The Diplomat

We had a table of 4, and overall, everything was fantastic. Great location and ambiance, full wine list, excellent service, and of course, the food was very good. Everything is tapas or small plates style, and in my opinion, the plates are pretty small for the price. This is the only reason I gave the food 4 instead of 5 stars. For the 4 of us, we shared at least 8 plates plus dessert. The grilled octopus was my favorite - the tenderness and flavor were perfect. The beet salad was also top of my list. The banana bread dessert was much better than I expected - it turned out to be my favorite dessert. The wine list has lots of options. The Annabelle Pinot Noir was a good pick.

Being that I am a burger junkie I had to try their twist on the iconic Big Mac with their version called The Diplomac. Let me tell you.. it was one of the best burgers I've had. O and those fries. The salt was perfect. I also had a Mezcal Margarita handmade by the bartender. That was on point too. Just enough food. Great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place for the burger. Didn't try the other food.

What a hidden gem as just walking through Brady Street looking for somewhere to eat. Comfortable setting and hospitable team made us feel at home immediately. Although we could have ordered anything on the menu...we had to choose. Some highlights: - Pretzel - Vichyssois with smoked clams - Chicken liver mousse - Salt cod hashbrown - Onion salad - Knife and fork chicken Please be prepared to share the dishes with the people you like to try lots of things, and absolutely let the menu guide you. Try something outside your comfort zone, and you won't be disappointed. The entire team was well-mannered and educated on the menu... and wine list. The wine list is well-valued, well-rounded, and well-curated. Be adventurous with this, too, for amazing food + wine epiphany. Overall, these guys knocked it out of the park. My only regret is that it isn't closer to my home (in Las Vegas). All these accolades only are achieved by a team effort starting at the top. Meal like this in Vegas would have been $400+, only $260 here. Well done to the team. Keep up the good work.

The scratch ingredients combine to create artistic and vibrant flavors that come to life in an absolutely exquisite way. Small-plate, shareable that leave you appreciative of each bite, it encourages conversation throughout the meal making this an inviting and inventive dinner experience that is well worth the price tag. The atmosphere does get crowded during the dinner rush, as expected; the tighter dining area creates a relatively relaxed yet intimate environment, though it can get loud when busy. Service was attentive, prompt, and friendly despite the crowd.

Simply outstanding. The service was excellent. Kat at the bar was incredibly sweet and our server V was very welcoming and friendly. The menu was approachable and had several unique and interesting dishes as well. Flavors were well-balanced. The chocolate mousse was tremendous and I now feel that any chocolate mousses I may have from now on will pale in comparison. I've paid more at high-end French restaurants elsewhere and it was not nearly as good. The meal made me regret moving from Milwaukee to the East coast.

Now that s how you do a burger! Simple, with good ingredients, and well cooked/seasoned. The tomato slice fell a little out place but I can live with it. The fries also delicious, the most crispy potato wedges I ve ever had. I almost skipped them when I was told they were potato wedges but I m glad I tried them. The chicken with gnocchi also good, simple, no bs, well cooked, good flavor both on the chicken and the gravy, gnocchiis made fresh and you can taste it. The peanut butter pie was very peanuty but to split it s great. Nice bar to sit at, good service.

Sheesh! What a meal. The burger here caught me off guard. Appetizers are extremely creative, unique, and delicious. Don't get me started on this desert either! I've always walked past this place in favor of going deeper into Brady Street, but The Diplomat is worth the trip. Especially if you want a more chill date night and don't want to be a part of the madness further down the road 🤣.