Great food, great service. I had the deviled eggs appetizer (split order with dining companion) and I thought they were very good. My dish (pictured) was the salt cod croquettes, it was spicy, crunchy and very satisfying. My friend had a pork and coleslaw sandwich which she said was very tasty. Lively little indoor space, nicely separated by plastic curtains. There is also a covered outdoor area. Our server was very attentive and friendly, much appreciated. Will be back!

This place does not play 👏🏽It’s always amazing! The drinks are on point, we had several cocktails and glasses of wine. We started with a charcuterie board, then did the pretzel, tuna and deviled eggs. We ordered a few more things for good measure, including the burger which they cut up for us as they knew we were sharing.The one part that was a bit of a damper is when we asked our server for recommendations and he told us it wasn’t about him it was about us and what we liked…We would have appreciated at least one reccomendation as they have a good sized menu but oh well.

Service was awesome. Fun menu of eclectic items to choose from for both food and drinks. Extremely fair prices for the food you get.

We had another delicious experience last week at La Bavette. Caught in extremely heavy traffic into downtown, we called to say we’d be 15 minutes late and had theater ticketsThey reassured us that they could get us fed and on our way in time!They seated us immediately upon arrival and brought menus right away. We ordered two entrees and two glasses of wine,, and we had a delicious meal with excellent service but did not feel rushed. Server was extremely pleasant and helpful!The seared steak sandwich was delicious, perfectly prepared with a generous side of a yummy couscous salad! My husband ordereda roasted delicata squash salad and a side of Pozole that he said was wonderful. We had plenty of time to drive to Renaissance Theaterworks on the other side of the river and were in our seats with time to spare. We’ve always been pleased with the food at La Bavette but this experience will bring us back even sooner than usual.We were pleased to see plastic partitions between the tables for additional health security.

The first sight upon entering Bavette is the butcher case, filled with cuts of meat. This is a wonderful appetite whetting of what awaits.A diverse menu offers options galore, enough to make it difficult to choose! When in doubt, order a charcuterie and cheese plate. If anyone would do that right, it’d be Bavette.Pictured: charcuterie board, cassoulet, tapas trio

Akin is the best server of my life. Come here asap and request him!

Bavette helped make my fiancé’s birthday very special. Everything there was enjoyable - the atmosphere, the staff, the wonderful meals, the birthday candle. Thank you, Bavette.

If you want great cuts of meat and delicious sandwiches this is the place to hit up. Everything is consistently wonderful. The bone broth hits the spot on cold WI days.

Great food. Quality ingredients. Friendly people. They have a full service restaurant and the meat market butcher shop up front. Awesome place.

Our experience at Bavette was amazing. It began with our server being extremely knowledgeable about the menu. As we chose dishes our server was able to adequately express the flavors of each dish. The service was great with our food being paced perfectly for us to be able to taste, talk, and enjoy each plate prior to the next being brought out. We didnt feel rushed in the least. We tried several appetizers, a soup, the bone broth, shared an entree, and a dessert. Our bill was only $101 before taxes. Thats an incredibly affordable and accessible price for a James Beard nominated restaurant. My partner was impressed with the wine selection and enjoyed all of the wines she tried. She isnt very familiar with dessert wines and aperitifs so our server brought her three samples. The port, the sherry, and the coffee amara (sic). While my wife found the amara nostalgic she ordered the port and really liked it. We have zero negative comments on the food, service, or price. This was an all around great experience and we will be returning to try the rest of the menu soon.

One of my favorite spots in Milwaukee. Delicious sandwiches and great environment.

Best lunch in Milwaukee. Banh mi phenomenal. Awesome meats to take home. All food is delicious. I go here as often as I can. Everything extremely high quality and creative. There are also strong vegetarian options.

Nice ana affordable place. Recommended

Great sandwich and chips. Pleasant atmosphere and attentive service.

This place is the best. I like to watch the kitchen happenings. The only thing thats missing is an explanation on whats happening. Like a reality show narrative piped to the bar top seats.

Great place for lunch. Nice wine list. Excellent sandwiches. Friendly service. Good desserts too!

Had the steak tartare and a braised beef sandwich. Everything was so delicious. Nice beer list too.

Very cute place, delicious food and drinks

Ive always wanted to walk in here...so I did --ill definitely be returning to enjoy the food. Cute place with great selections. Stop in and grab some meats/cheese. Or stay and have a snack/meal.Update: 3/16/19Let. Me. Tell. You. How awesome this place is... how delectable it is... how friendly it is. And...its female owned (yay). Let me tell you about how Im planning on stopping in monthly because of this one experience...im going to send literally everyone here..whether theyre looking for a recommendation (or not).I have been eyeing this place for over two years (I know...)...walking past it... walking in to see whats behind the counter... online surfing the menu.... but this past Friday night at 825p it happened. We walked in and received a very warm welcome when we sat down at the bar - despite the fact they were closing in a half hour... introduce Amy! Our wonderful hostess with the mostest with great conversation and awesome recommendations.The ambiance is great here. Its clean... everything is out in the open. Modern decor... good lighting...good for dates...friends...first encounters. Its the perfect size for a restaurant.So we sit at the bar. Peep the menus.. We get these manhattans. They were delicious. Presentation was on point. Amy comes back and inquires if were ready to order. She provides suggestions. All the suggestions.We get:Cheese and charcuterie board. IT IS ARGUABLY THE BEST IN THE CITY. Tell me where theres better and I will debunk it. Amy told us it was and my natural skepticism kicked in... but she was right. Two crackers/breads that they make, almonds, pate, meats, cheeses, jams, mustards, peppers, olives and others...its beautiful. Its also a meal... easily could have stopped here....this and wine would have been a perfect...but we were going all in.The meatballs - over polenta with ricotta and pesto was also recommended... there was a lot recommended....Im on a mission to try everything now. This was delicious. You get three meatballs, its a good sized dish.Then. Then the pork cheeks came out. 🤪 Sauerkraut croquette...it all paired well with the onion.... but when the said these words I was like yessssss In my mind. On the plate there were three beautifully constructed peaks of.....Bone. Marrow. Butter. Shut the door.And then she brings out our final splurge... the banh mi...with this pork sausage....that melts in your mouth like butter. Literal butter and the flavor is out of this world.So now its after 930p.. and we have the last of our food. and Amy asks if we want another drink..and we do. And we spent the last 30 minutes of our adventure there snacking on food and talking with Amy and others about the restaurant....food... the world--while they clean up everything and break the case down. I felt completely at home. We learn all about Karen and Bill and how the restaurant operates. They apparently use to offer classes to learn how to breakdown a pig...which is pretty cool... you can catch Bill doing his thing if you time it out.Karen. Your staff is sublime. Throw them a party! Everyone we interacted with was over the top last night!I will definitely come back. I am definitely recommending it...Im already trying to find an excuse to expose new people to it tonight...less than 24 hours later. This is literally the longest review I have written.Do.Not.Pass.This.Place.By.

The best meat and cheese plate in the city. Nice twist to the Reuben sandwich. Good service.

Fantastic food, cocktails, and dessert! Plenty of gluten free options too

Bavette has a lovely set of greenhouses out front and does a great job with COVID precautions with them for cautious diners. We dined in the greenhouse for a special evening out and it was a lovely private and safe experience. The food was absolutely wonderful, especially the chicken liver crostini, as was their wine selection, and we had a fantastic evening out.

This place is incredible. Most delicious food I’ve had in a very long time. MUST VISIT ASAP!

This was my first visit to Bavette. I picked up a to-go order. But there was plenty of seating just before the lunch rush (no indoor seating due to COVID). I ordered a beer sandwich with potatoes salad (chips were the other side selection).The sandwich looked a little small in the box for the price but filled me up with the side salad (I am a big guy). The sandwich was tender, flavorful and the ingredients showed care in preparation. The potato salad was a cool modern take on the typical old school side. This one had corn and chunks of celery.Really good lunch. I will definitely visit again with coworkers or clients

Great local spot, enjoyed everything I had

Delicious! Great service too.

The food here is eyes-rolling-to-the-back-of-your-head good. Incredible selection of meat & cheese.

Delicious selection of meats, cheeses, and miscellaneous confections for your charcuterie.

I drive past this place daily and finally decided to stop by. Its usually quite busy, even in the outdoor section. A meat based restaurant with extremely delicious pescatarian options. The steak sandwich smelled phenomenal. They also have a very wide selection of wines, as well as canned wines.

We love Bavette! Food, service, atmosphere are reliably tops. Their carry away menu is extensive, and the park across the street is a beautiful spot to eat. Thank you Bavette for all you are doing to make people happy these days!

Every single time your experience will be fantastic. Never yet have been disappointed.Even now during this curbside, they have some pretty amazing options. Unique food with fantastic flavor.Milwaukee is so lucky to have Bavette.

My husband and I went for lunch. We had the meat and cheese board, smoked trout deviled eggs and the roasted cauliflower salad. All were the best I ever had. Service was awesome. Selection of meats and cheese were great. Very nice selection of wines as well.

Stopped by Bavettes on our visit to Milwaukee. Unbeknownst to us it would be amazing, delicious, and would make us want to return for more. Though its a butcher shop, its a cozy sit-down restaurant in a lovely neighborhood in the historic Third Ward district. With a constantly evolving menu, sustainable practices, and ethical sourcing, its a place worth a visit!

Good food and wine! Especially loved the fresh cheese and charcuterie board and the friendly note that reminds us what’s being served (even though our waitress pleasantly went over what’s on it)

Tasty sandwiches and salads

Wow! Fabulous!...really, really Fabulous! Just go....you can thank me later!

Love love love this place.Such a shame the city of Milwaukee didn’t allow them to keep their tent up. You’d think the city would support restaurants during Covid, but I guess the health and vitality of Milwaukee businesses isn’t a priority.Items that I liked: jamón ibérico, lamb sandwich, deviled eggs..... actually I like everything.

My first time at this place and I absolutely loved it! Out for lunch with a friend we shared a very nice charcuterie board paired with wine, followed by an absolutely delicious sandwich featuring products from the butcher shop. All this while enjoying a nice summer day at their outside seating area. I think this is a great concept and I can’t wait to try more. Very friendly staff and reasonable prices. Will definitely return to this place again!

Wow! I have had many Charcuterie Plates in NY/ NJ, but this one was out of this world amazing! From the meat, to the cheese, to the jams, to the mustards... just wow! I would just go back to WI for this meal! I sat at the bar and also really enjoyed watching the staff prepare the various meats. Lastly, I am a huge fan of this popular sparkling lemonade. Is this a Midwest thing?! Whatever it is, I love it!

Extremely good food. We sat at the bar (recommended) which provided us an excellent seat to watch the chef put all his care & expertise into his craft.Our Sandies were very good... the service was just good... kinda felt like we were passed by a bit due to the very bar locale that was favorable to prep peep. I would recommend overall!

Great service, good appetizers and drinks. Unfortunately, it kind of ended there for us. They were out of the main I ordered (braised beef). Instead we went with a Corned Beef Tongue Reuben (good) and the Meatball sandwich (mediocre). For the price, wed probably only go back for drinks and snacks.

The Beef Tongue Ruben was fricken fantastic. I’m gonna have dreams about it.

Bavette is easily the best restaurant in Milwaukee, incredible value for amazing food you cant get anywhere else. Me and my girlfriend have been probably around 30-40 times and its always amazing. Cant recommend enough.

I came in to get some steaks and based off of the reviews I expected super high quality. The atmosphere was cute and quiet. They have a cocktail bar and you are able to sit in and get a bite to eat. The new York strips I got were 30 dollars a piece and when I cooked them they were not worth the price. Although the spot was cute and the selection was good, I still didnt see what made this place so special.

Outstanding! Everything from the food to the service. The braised beef was super tender and flavorful. We did start with the pimento cheese spread. Never thought I would recommend pimento cheese, but this was great! Definitely worth the trip when in MKE!

The service and food is excellent! Karen is super accommodating! This fantastic restaurant will be a regular place for lunch or dinner. I recommend everyone try it!

I live in Green Bay, but every time Im in Milwaukee I make sure to stop here. Every sandwich Ive ever had has been unbelievable. The buns are amazing because they hold up to all the meat and toppings, and the meat is absurdity. Super tender. Crazy flavorful. Incredible. If we had one in GB, I would be there too often.

Bavette has the best food in Milwaukee, hands down. I love to try new foods, new flavors... and Bavette delivers time after time. Executes new and classic recipes with excellence. Try the pate... your mind will be blown. And a great wine list!

Great food & atmosphere.

Exceptional food! I cant speak for the entire menu, but the majority of their foods are sourced locally, ethically, and consciously. I love supporting a place like this. And they make it especially easy because everything is delicious! I have been here about 7 times. And will continue to be a loyal patron.

Some of the best meals Ive ever had were here. Best service in town. Very nice atmosphere. Its great watching them prep fresh ingredients behind the bar. The local beer options are good. The sandwiches are amazing. The chicharrones are quite unique and delectable. The pickled veggies are the best app Ive ever had!

The Butcher took his time explaining to me the different cuts of meat and even how to cook them to perfection. Ive been told by several people that these are the best steaks that they have ever ate. (Im a vegetarian so I dont eat meat but love to make these steaks because the people I make them for love them) great service, great product and I highly recommend Bavette La Boucherie!

Loved the menu which had unique and tasty sandwich and salad options.

I started coming to Milwaukee regularly about two years ago. I found this restaurant then and go back once or twice every weekend I stay in the city. Not only is it my favorite restaurant in the city but one of my favorite restaurants. I own a company thats function is tracing and sourcing high quality food and the attention to detail and ambition of this menu always impresses me.

I enjoyed the great atmosphere and attitude of this piece of gold in downtown Milwaukee. I usually dont order burgers, but I heard great reviews about them. I tried it and it was extraordinary. Everyone else seemed to enjoyed their food. I was sitting at the bar watching everyone in the kitchen working in unison, like melody. If available take a chocolate cookie with encrusted with chips, thats right chips, the best cookie ever.

This place is outstanding. It has some of the more original and tasty menu items in the city and very reasonable prices. The drink menu is fantastic as well with a good selection of beer and surprising mixed drinks. The ambiance is fantastic especially the big open work space where you can watch them break down meat. I look forward to bringing friends.

Amazing, extremely well balanced flavors, excellent service. Definitely will be back.

Food is definitely 4 stars, but the service, TOO SLOW. We came for dinner at sat night, they weren’t very busy (like maybe 30% full inside; 50% full on the sidewalk) Reservation was 7, we ordered beef tartar and cheese plate for appetizer, beef tartar showed up at an ok time, but didn’t get cheese plate until 740, entrees were a sandwich and pork chop, didn’t show up until like 815!!!! We were literally the first table to sit down but last to leave the restaurant. I guess it could be our bad luck with the waitress. the whole place has a heavy greasy smell, don’t wear nice clothes if you come here, you will smell like you just make fried chicken when you walk out.

Delicious place, great food and drink selection. Quiet part of the neighborhood.

Friendly staff but more importantly the sandwiches are sensational. They switch up the menu frequently which leaves you loads of options and I havent met a bad one yet. I hope they continue to do well as the quality of meat/food is second to none for the price. Great place for lunch or dinner.

This is what happens when you combine responsible local sourcing of ingredients with masterful preparation. Best meal--but not even close to the most expensive--I have ever had in Milwaukee. I had the corn-beet-greens salad adorned with heirloom tomatoes, roast beef sandwich with roasted cherry tomatoes and horseradish and corn pudding with berries for dessert. Each course exceeded my already-high expectations. Service was excellent--staff was attentive, but I was not rushed. I enjoyed friendly conversation with Ed, my server, and Karen, the chef-owner.I was going to say if you live in Milwaukee, you should go here, but really, if you live in North America, you should go here. I walked in on a Saturday evening and was immediately seated. Next time I hope for a 30-minute wait because this restaurant deserves to fly.

Favorite little restaurant in the Third Ward by far! Amazing food.

Everything is so flavorful. Menu is varied and allows me to try new combinations; even their sodas are off the beaten path. Waitstaff is friendly and attentive. Checks off all the boxes for me.....

My friends and I found this lovely restaurant by accident. The food is fantastic and the service is exceptional. Our server went out of her way to 100% make sure she attended to one of the party who has a nut allergy. Funny, but his girlfriend accidentally dipped an almond chip into their shared jelly. We and the server watched this in slo-mo as she absentmindedly went for it. The server merely snatched the jelly before it all registered to go grab new separate ones for them. It was funny and she was a delight. You will not be disappointed.

Great beer and wine selection. I had one of the pressed sandwiches and it was delicious. Id go with 4 stars for my meal, but my wife said the beet salad was one of the best shed ever had, so Im upping it to 5 stars for that.

The food was awesome as was the wine. Much more sandwich-y than entree based. Really cool that they have an open kitchen concept but be prepared to smell like restaurant kitchen for the rest of the night (the reason for 4 stars).

Everything Ive ever had here has been delicious. Today we had a few sandwiches and, like every time before, they were really good. Like, reeeeeally good. We took home some pate and Italian sausage too. Yummm

Excellent meal and service. Great place for quality meat (its a butcher shop and restaurant, very upscale). A few salad options for any vegetarian but this place is really a meat lovers dream.

A very original place and great find. I highly recommended one of their delicious corn beef sandwiches paired with a beer!

I am a big fan of charcuterie and cheese boards so I made a point to visit Bavette while in Milwaukee. We ordered the meat and cheese plate which came with 3 meats, 3 cheeses, raspberries, a jam, and pickled apple. We also ordered the pickled veggie tray. Overall it was very good. I loved the pickled beets, beet soaked eggs, and the Wisconsin cheese that was on the board. My only (minor) complaint is that the cheeses were all fairly mild and the meats all tasted very similar. I would have also loved a mustard. I would recommend going and would definitely go back again as the boards are always changing.

Best sandwiches and meat in Milwaukee, possibly the best in the entire galaxy.

Wow! Best dinner out in a few months. Table of 8 and everything was great.Second time here a few months ago with a party of 4 went swimmingly as well.

Popped in for a late lunch at the counter. Food was amazing. Atmosphere was great. Highly recommend this place. Staff was very friendly. Thanks Jennifer!

The food is unique and interesting. Of the 4 appetizers we tried only the chicken liver pate was not to my liking. Pate is an acquired taste. I will be back to try more things. To be continued....

Came here not knowing much about this place and had the best Reuben sandwich I have ever had in my life. The meat was so tender it could fall apart. The steak tartare was also fantastic. We would be back here in a heart beat, I highly recommend it.

It was okay, nothing great. $25 for the high end cheese charcuterie board was a rip off, seriously it was very light on meat and weak overall.

Fantastic food. Ive tried 6 different entrees and salads here and loved all of them. The sodas are great too. Holy cow, the meat from the butcher is expensive though.

Very fresh ingredients, cheap prices, great tasting food, healthy and very nice atmosphere

Very good, quality ingredients. Greatly enjoyed the burrata salad and cheese plate. Unique ingredients that made well rounded dishes.

Delicious food with an eclectic menu. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Had the braised pork sandwich and it was fantastic. Definitely worth a visit!

Ive been to bavette twice already and they have not disappointed yet! My favorite so far is the braised beef, who woulda thought that roasted grapes and mushrooms on a beef sandwich would pair so wonderfully. Needless to say I will be back many times in the future.One last thing, the cornbread with honey butter is a must side order 😊😊😊

The food is world class . Karen turns food into an experience that will last a lifetime

Great lunch spot. Food is always top notch and the beer list is great

Wonderful spot to get a meal. The place is European in feel, with wonderful offerings. Never been disappointed here.

Great food and great service cant wait to go back! Try the steak sandwich it will change your life! 😁

Ive had a couple of their sandwiches now, and I want to have more! If theres a better sandwich in Milwaukee, please let me know ;)

Food was fussy, service was slow and staff confused and inattentive. Order came with Aioli (mayo) slathered all over it when I had asked for it on the side.Menu was trying too hard.Good glass of wine to wash it down thankfully.Lots of potential for this format, but I wont be back.

High quality ingredients in awesome combinations. Theres nothing else quite like it in Milwaukee. Sit at the bar/counter for quick but relaxed service, and you also get a show as the staff buzzes away on sausage making and other butchery.

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff, though be prepared to slow things down a bit. Food was fantastic. Hours can be a bit limited at times, so make sure to look before you show up.

Chef owner Karen Bell creates and delivers spectacular food made fresh using the highest quality local ingredients. Charcuterie and cheese selection is fantastic and the butcher shop is amazing with excellent house made sausage including the best lamb merguez I have had.

Fanatastic steak tartare!!!I am always pleased with the quality of food and service. It is a unique space that is a must in my opinion.

Very interesting food, with excellent ingredients, including meat from their own locally sourced butchery. The service is fantastic! Well be back often.

Bavette La Boucherie was the best restaurant I ate at during my stay in Milwaukee. BLB had the most interesting menu of any of the restaurants I tried. Both the cheese plate and the burrata salad were delicious. Youre thinking thats a lot of cheese, but I didnt know what burrata was--I got the salad because I love roasted beets. They have an extensive beer and wine list, by which I mean that they cover everything from craft beer to digestifs. Desserts look delicious (pastry chef was working on small desserts for an event while I was there), but I didnt have it in me. Its easy to miss the entry to BLB since its next to a lively, more pub-like restaurant, but I highly recommend it. Friendly staff, and a great playlist.

Beef tongue ruban is amazing.

Visiting from out of town and wanted and found something unique. Great food and service. Jamon iberico was fantastic as well as the chili and sliders.

Best sandwiches I have ever eaten!

Fantastic food, cool environment, and great customer service. Food came up quick but I was not rushed

Excellent cheese and charcuterie plate. Everything was amazing

Amazing food and beer!

Best sandwiches in town. I can’t speak highly enough of this place.