Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria

249 N Water St, 53202-5787 - Milwaukee
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2025 2024 2021
🏆 #375 of 941 restaurants in Milwaukee
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Known for: brunch drinks tapas tacos
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3.9/5
2395 recommendations

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🌳 Outdoor seating 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Tacos 236 River 102 Margaritas 101 Bartender 64 Brussel sprouts 58 Appetizers 42 Handheld game console 24 Happy hour 15

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 414-431-1133
📍 Address: 249 N Water St, Milwaukee

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 11:00 AM
Monday1 Closed
Tuesday2 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday3 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday4 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday5 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday6 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews

4.4/5
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Raquel Henry

★★★★☆ 4/5
First time eating here! The appetizers were the best of the food we ordered. I didn’t get a photo of the Brussels Sprouts but let me tell you, that was delicious! I will try to recreate it at home! The lobster Rangoon tasted even better with the sweet chili oil! We ordered the bao buns and they were good, a bit on the sweeter side. The shrimp tacos were too, not much of a kick there but there was flavor. Overall a good experience and good food!
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Ashley Brown

★★★★★ 5/5
Our first time here! No joke, the chimichurri chicken salad was the best salad I’ve ever had! It was huge & the dressing, YUM! My husband had the carne tacos and there were excellent portions of meat in each one. Margaritas hit the spot and the bar staff were so friendly! Highly recommend.
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KB

★★★★★ 5/5
Best tortilla chips I’ve ever had. Guacamole was great. Good, mini steamed bun tacos. Solid drinks. Water views.
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Cindy L

★★★★★ 5/5
This place looks so fun and if you’d like to chela, this is where you need to be. It was too early for me to have a drink, but I went in and checked it out anyway and it was unbelievable. The two ladies that were working there today. Friendly and awesome. The view is amazing. They have a downstairs which pitching right by the river. I WOULD RECOMMEND
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Kyla

★★★★☆ 4/5
Great spot with pet friendly outdoor seating right on the riverwalk. Huge tequila selection, we had the smoke & herb cocktails, it was good but a little sweet, I preferred the jalapeño house Margarita. Also had the bao mi, FGT, and white cheddar fundido- all were delicious!
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Michael St. Denis

★★★★★ 5/5
Very lively place right on the water. The food is different, but very good, and the service was great. The bar had a lot of people in it, very fun.
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DJ Gil

★★★★★ 5/5
Hi everybody I'm back, My wife and I tried a new restaurant (Blue Bat) right on the Milwaukee river on the Southwest corner of Water street and Buffalo, just South of the Milwaukee market. A Must Try!!! There is indoor or outdoor seating, 2 levels outside to look Over the river. We chose to be on the lower level, where you're right by the river. Boats were pulling up to dine, We both had a beautiful view of the city. If you are a Connoisseur of Tequilas, they have over hundreds of bottles of Low to High-end for you to enjoy. We are not. But we had a couple House-ritas ,very refreshing and smooth. The food was spectacular. I had 3 different tacos a Shrimp, a Cod, and a Fried green tomato with bacon all on tortillas. The flavors were wonderful. My wife had the teriyaki salmon which the picture explains for itself. Again, a burst of flavors. Our waiter Joe was very attentive, but left us alone. Great service, Great food and Friendly staff. And at the end of your meal you can step right on Milwaukee's riverwalk and go right into the city to have a romantic ending. Delicioso!!!
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Lauren Cory

★★★★★ 5/5
My friend and I got done with a 4 hr kayaking adventure down the river and were hungry and came here at like 2pm on a Friday afternoon. There was no wait for inside and 15 min wait for outdoor patio. The chips and salsas were delish and we tried a few different of their handheld tacos that were cute and small and pretty good. Atmosphere is nice.
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Cha'vette Ware

★★★★★ 5/5
First, the location was in a popular area, right on the water. If you can get a seat outside I would highly suggest it, but inside is equally as beautiful. Second, the staff was excellent, they were kind and attentive. They offered excellent menu suggestions and were fun to talk to. Lastly, the food was delicious. The portion size was small which was great because I ordered a variety of individual tacos. If I'm ever in town again, I would absolutely return!
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Noah Risch

★★★★★ 5/5
Incredible atmosphere and location with the food to match. Got Brussel sprouts and street corn for apps which were both delicious though I'll ask for the corn to be cut off the cob next time. Also ate the Baja bowl and added extra cod for more protein. It was so good! Will be back!
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