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Merriment Social, Milwaukee, WI

Merriment Social

4.4
4.4
898 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
You are cordially invited to experience our industrial-chic neighborhood restaurant located between Walker's Point and the Third Ward serving eclectic, seasonally driven small plates, Milwaukee's favorite burgers, and amazing fried chicken. The restaurant also features an extensive, unique wine by-the-glass selection, craft cocktails, and several varieties of craft beers. We have multiple private dining areas that can accommodate several types of events and celebrations.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 645-0240
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Miller
  • Private party facilities
    Multiple areas available for private dining accommodating up to 100 people.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (414) 645-0240
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    S Water St.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

898 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender was awesome and made a fabulous Manhattan!! Waitstaff was prompt and very good. Food was delicious.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was super tasty! The short rib and omelet and crab cake Benedict were on point. My wife loved the brunch burger too. Bloody Mary’s are also some of the tastiest I’ve had in Milwaukee. Definitely a must for brunch on the weekends!

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  3. ElizabethD

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ended up sitting at the bar. Andy was a really great bartender and paid a lot of attention to us. Made great suggestions for appetizers and our meal. We will be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour! The burgers are to die for!Bartenders and staff are a joy too! Have been here for some private events as well and they crush them. Best event food I’ve ever had!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Merriment Social! The food was amazing, especially the Wagyu burgers. Maybe the best I’ve ever had! Service was top notch too. Can’t wait to go back!

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  6. ShajanJennifer

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took a day trip from Chicago to Milwaukee. We heard about Merriment Social and thought to give it try. Overall great experience! I ordered one of their specialty drinks which was really good - Millennial Falcon. We also order a couple of appetizers which were a good start. My wife and I ended up ordering THE BESTSELLER BURGER which was good too. I added jalapeños for extra kick! I wish they had different fries but overall everything was great! No complaints about the service or the space! CLEAN AND INVITING!

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  7. GregR

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Have not been for a while but the brunch menu was limited and food was Judy okay

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Food was delicious! Fun place to meet with friends!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Merriment Social was excellent! The service staff was so friendly and went over and above to make our experience great. The food was amazing, probably the best fried chicken and burgers I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. fishwife4life

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, fun spot with creative, tasty fare. Our waiter was excellent (John?) . I would highly recommend this gem for brunch (as we were there for a Saturday morning). Would love to try dinner there someday.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food quality wasn’t worth the pricing, and the waitress was slow because there wasn’t many people there

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good they seemed to have a new menu, the Brussels are delicious, next time I will order them more well done.

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  13. Deedithers

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The breakfast burrito was very tasty but the biscuits and gravy were hard and cold. Definitely would not order again.

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  14. SamanthaMC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came in to celebrate an engagement in our family. Overall everything was good, but we did feel rushed, which was strange because there were so many empty tables & if the server was worried about turning over the table (i get it I’ve been a server and restraunt manager) this wasn’t the way to do it. We were there about an hour and half and tipped 20%, which to be honest felt above what he deserved as he wasn’t personable and just super to the point “what do you want to drink?” “Are you ready to order” and super quick his words. You have to have some sort of personability. A table of 7 ladies (clearly celebrating something as I brought cookies and the box was in the middle of the table) & not even a “how are you doing” “what are we celebrating”… after I paid the entire bill (quickly because I could feel the rush) I put the book to the side for him to grab but instead he, the busser, and the other man came back and looked at our table 5 times, five…. Very obviously at that not just a casual stroll and glance. It made it quite uncomfortable to chat for a short bit after eating… Positive note: the chicken was amazing. I’d of loved to bring my family here but I have 3 boys and the last thing they’d want is to be rushed.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It took 45 minutes after ordering to receive our food and the “award winning” Mac & cheese was just average.

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  16. BooksandBars

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was very expensive. $25 burgers. Not big menu selection.

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  17. DeeI

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my grandson in because he adored you chicken & waffles but found out they changed the recipe, He was so disappointed. But Andy, Sam and the kitchen staff made his birthday wish and made sure he received his beloved chicken and waffles. THANK YOU! Dee

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly the best Bloodie Mary I have ever had. I had the Birria breakfast tacos and they were incredible

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  19. DMD3

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Rude server; he knew very little about the menu, and scoffed at any questions. We waited 1 1/2 hours for our food, even though the restaurant was less than half full. Our server did not acknowledge the long wait, and when we asked him about it was very rude. We eventually had to ask the manager. Food was hot, but extremely over-salted and way overpriced. Once food arrived the server disappeared and we waited another 20 minutes after finishing our food before again asking the manager for our bill. This restaurant has definitely gone down-hill as it once was a great place with amazing food. Overall very poor experience.

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  20. MikeG

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I would seriously recommend avoiding this restaurant . The service was the worst I've ever had. Our food took forever, our server forgot to write down 25% of the order, wasn't apologetic given the mistake and our server was incredibly rude. I never write reviews... this place should be avoided at all costs.

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  21. RMils

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been to Merriment Social in a couple of years, and I was truly disappointed in my meal. I ordered the Baja fish tacos and they were awful. The flour tortillas were stale based on how chewy they were and the fish had no flavor. Thank goodness there was a side of chips and guac. I’ve always enjoyed my meals here so I was genuinely surprised by how bad this dish was; won’t be ordering that again.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great first visit. We’ll definitely be back in the future.

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  23. GailD

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was less than room temperature for all of our dishes (Brussel sprouts, Egg rolls, Wagyu burger, chicken & waffles, and Brussel Sprout salad w/salmon. It was our 5th time visiting Merriment; all of our other visits (including a bday party in April, several brunches and dinner) were wonderful - the food was hot! We brought our neighbors (2 Froedtert doctors) and sadly, they were also disappointed on what was their first visit to Merriment. It was a very busy night for the servers. We should have said something, but didn’t. We had reservations at 6pm, seated immediately and our server was wonderful! Unfortunately we will no longer recommend Merriment. 😞

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  24. IslaraL

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not great. My fish tacos were bland. And the burger was not a $25 burger.

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  25. RebeccaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute little restaurant, food is more for those that like to experiment with different foods. Definitely not some place to take anyone picky. Menu is limited, and everything is priced higher than it should be. $12 drinks were definitely much smaller than anticipated. It was nice to try, but probably won't go again.

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  26. MelanieK

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The place for the most part was empty on a Sunday for 6pm dinner. Food was pricey. Service was very good.

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  27. JimJ

    Milwaukee

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun way to spend a Sunday brunch! Excellent food, beverages, and cordial servers that made for a wonderful experience.

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  28. Likefood

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to take family from out of town for brunch!

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  29. DeLite

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was one of the best brunches that I have had in Milwaukee. My daughters, and I each ordered a different dish, both savory and sweet. The use of vegetables and dishes was exquisite, as was the homemade right from scratch flavors of the baked goods. The fried chicken was amazing.!

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  30. howardp

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Hip place with good food. Disappointed that they do not serve a lunch menu on weekends only brunch and dinner with limited healthy options. Portions generous food good.

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  31. mgcmgcmgcp

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was alright, probably depends on the season. Staff was very nice.

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  32. BrittanyJ

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and prompt service, great happy hour specials, and delicious food! Can't wait to come back.

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  33. Celebration

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu is limited but the food is unique & very good. The flavors & seasonings were unusual & really popped

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was fantastic! It’s very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!

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  35. SnowmanMelting

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had an outstanding waitress. We were sent a wrong item which was quickly corrected. She did a great job balancing our needs, even with a large party going on. Food was great as always!

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  36. vickyc

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fast and delicious food and perfect weather to have the doors open for al fresco dining.

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  37. CourtneyZ

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and the food is amazing with great presentation.

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  38. ShannonM

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has become our family place for fun and special occasions. The speciality drinks are outstanding.

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  39. Anon

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pricy for a basic burger place . Menu is limited.

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  40. TripodReynolds

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Bartender was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the beverages he suggested.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Merriment Social offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 645-0240.

Merriment Social is rated 4.4 stars by 898 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merriment Social

240 E Pittsburgh Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S Water St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Miller
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 645-0240
  • Private party facilities
    Multiple areas available for private dining accommodating up to 100 people.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (414) 645-0240
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