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The Original, Milwaukee, WI

The Original

4.7
4.7
331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
2498 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to The Original - Milwaukee's newest upscale casual restaurant serving New-American style food paired with unique craft cocktails.
Incomparable Cuisine and Impeccable Customer Service – that's all there is to The Original's upscale casual style: Savory and exciting, clever and complex, familiar yet unexpected – the thoughtfully crafted, unique, monthly rotating menu is key to pique interest and generate curiosity among diners, time and again.
In addition to providing a memorable meal, service staff are building relationships with their guests so they feel welcome and at home, and want to share that experience with their friends and family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Vinny Cornils
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Bradford Ave. and Bartlett Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 331 people are saying

The Original reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

331 Reviews
  1. GeoffC

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Original is new venue with excellent food, a very nice wine list, and excellent pairing suggestions right on the menu. The service was outstanding. Take a date, take a client, take your mother. It's all good.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall and a great bar

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I were celebrating my birthday and very much enjoyed our first visit after a strong recommendation from a friend. The craft cocktail list is very impressive; we both really enjoyed our old fashions! Our waiter also gave us an extra dessert! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!

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  4. SusanneC

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cocktails in the city! Service is professional and friendly at the same tome. Food is interesting and delicious.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Be sure to order a bloody!

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  6. profdelangue

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful cocktails and service. Great food.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scallops were excellent

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  8. MarieW

    Milwaukee18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every aspect of The Original was special. The chef is particularly talented. Our wait person was knowledgeable and personable. Eric the owner has created a terrific restaurant,

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks and food are excellent, and the service is even better! Highly recommend going and giving The Original a try, you won't be disappointed

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The Original is rated 4.7 stars by 331 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Original

2498 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bradford Ave. and Bartlett Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vinny Cornils
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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