Highest-rated restaurants in Milwaukee, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Milwaukee using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Beerline Cafe

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Vegetarian / Vegan
- Address: 2076 North Commerce Street, Milwaukee

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#29. Classic Slice

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 2797 S Kinnickinnic Ave (at S California St), Milwaukee

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#28. Balistreri's Italian American Ristorante

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 812 N 68th St (Wells St), Milwaukee

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#27. Oscars Pub & Grill

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 1712 W Pierce St (S 17th St), Milwaukee

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#26. Eddie Martini's

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 8612 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee

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#25. San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 838 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee

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#24. Vanguard

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 2659 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

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#23. Bacchus

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$$
- Category: American
- Address: 925 E Wells St, Milwaukee

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#22. Pizza Man

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 2597 N Downer Ave (at E Belleview Pl), Milwaukee

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#21. Oakland Gyros

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Greek
- Address: 530 W Layton Ave (6th Street), Milwaukee

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#20. La Merenda

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Tapas
- Address: 125 E National Ave (S 1st St.), Milwaukee

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#19. Cafe Corazon

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 3129 N Bremen St (at Burleigh St), Milwaukee

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#18. Carnevor Steakhouse Moderne

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 724 N Milwaukee St (btw Milwaukee St and Mason St), Milwaukee

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#17. morel

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 430 S 2nd St, Milwaukee

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#16. Harbor House

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee

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#15. Taqueria Buenavista

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 6000 W Burnham St (Corner of 60th and Burnham), Milwaukee

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#14. Ned's Pizza

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 3246 S 27th St, Milwaukee

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#13. FreshFin Poke

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: not available
- Category: Poke Place
- Address: 1806 E North Ave, Milwaukee

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#12. Crazy Water

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$$
- Category: American
- Address: 839 S 2nd St (Walker), Milwaukee

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#11. Beans & Barley

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Vegetarian / Vegan
- Address: 1901 E North Ave (at E Kenilworth Pl), Milwaukee

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#10. Maxie's

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 6732 W Fairview Ave (at S 68th St), Milwaukee

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#9. Urban Joe Cafe & Bar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 7028 W GREENFIELD AVE, Milwaukee

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#8. Benji's Deli

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 4156 N Oakland Ave (btwn Olive & Wood), Milwaukee

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#7. Riverwest Co-Op and Cafe

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 733 E Clarke St (N Fratney St), Milwaukee

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#6. TransferMKE

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 101 W Mitchell St (at 1st St.), Milwaukee

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#5. Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$$
- Category: French
- Address: 3133 E Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee

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#4. Botanas Restaurant

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 816 S 5th St (at National Ave), Milwaukee

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#3. Odd Duck

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$$
- Category: American
- Address: 2352 S Kinnickinnic Ave (Just South of Lincoln Avenue), Milwaukee

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#2. Story Hill BKC

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 5100 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee

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#1. Blue's Egg

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 317 N 76th St (W. Bluemound Rd.), Milwaukee