Barnacle Bud's
1955 S Hilbert St, 53207-1223 - Milwaukee
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#117 of 941 restaurants in Milwaukee
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Popularity
100/100
Quality
62/100
Data Completeness
72/100
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Delivery
🍺
Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
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Wine
📅
Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
♿
Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
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Contact Information
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Phone:
+1 414-481-9974
🌐 Website:
http://www.barnaclebuds.com/
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Address:
1955 S Hilbert St, Milwaukee
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Another wonderful dinner tonight! We got reservations for the Christmas pop-up experience and wowed our San Francisco friends. Kitchy vibe with killer cocktails and stellar food. Don’t miss it!
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Last night, my date and I had fabulous meal at Gene's Supper Club, aka Barnacle Bud's. What a fun concept. It was cozy with a bit of kitschy holiday flair! The food and cocktails were DELICIOUS! We love the mussels, with a bit of heat, the cheese curds that we're freshly fried in homemade same day batter. My filet with mushroom and garlic herb butter and roasted potatoes and asparagus was cooked perfectly for my tastes, medium rare. I had two cocktails, the cranberry Tom Collins and the Sidecar. The Sidecar was my favorite, but both were tasty! If you can, snag a reservation for this fun pop-up event!
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Off the beaten path, on the water, so much character and fun! Great food and servers! I love Barnacle Buds in the warm season and the created newly Genes pop up restaurant was fantastic today! Make reservations!
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The food was amazing! I had the lobster roll. It was very good. Very fresh. My husband and kids had the coconut shrimp and cod. Both were very good also
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Tropical drinks on the river? What's not to love? We were entertained by a solo singer crooning tributes to the Eagles, Billy Joel and the late Jimmy Buffet. It's on the pricey side but was willing to splurge over Labor Day weekend.
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Enjoy river views from a wooden table on what looks like a pier/boardwalk. In the summer the atmosphere is quite pleasant and feels more like you're on a tropical island rather than in Milwaukee! Recommend the Reuben Grouper!
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Epic spot on a boat tour! The vibe is happening here. Just had a few drinks but the atmosphere was great and the staff very friendly
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Huge awesome patio on the river. Great staff. Quick service. Huge delicious burger. Tuna and grouper sandwiches looked great. The Holy Smokes burger was super good, great flavor.
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Once was Milwaukee's coolest hidden gem. Not so hidden anymore. Just went on beautiful Tuesday night and there was a wait to get seated if you were eating. Have been going for 25 years, people have definitely found it. Funky Key West vibe. Great place to have drinks in the summer. Virtually all outdoor seating. Mostly go to drink but food is decent enough. Good oyster special on Tuesdays. Boaters hangout. Try it, you will be glad you found it.
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My wife and I have been to Key West many times, an Barnacle Buds, believe it or not is a little piece of Key West in Milwaukee.
It's an outdoor restaurant, some of it has a roof over it, plenty of bench or 2 seater tables. You get a great view of the Milwaukee river overlooking the city in a distance. All different kinds of boats pull up. All variety of people are welcome. Casual dress.
Try the Shrimp tacos for appetizers and The Grouper Fish fry.
So flaky. Delicious.
And they even have Key Lime pie, and its yellow like it should be👍. The service is good and friendly. It's a little Jewel that's hidden away on the South side of Milwaukee.
Absolutely a must go to for Fish and a touch of
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