The Edison is a neighborhood restaurant in Milwaukee's Third Ward that combines sophisticated American cuisine with a nostalgic, speakeasy-inspired atmosphere. It offers creative new American dishes like coal-fired butcher’s cuts and seafood in a space that blends raw architectural elements with warm wood and large windows. The venue stands out for its expertly crafted cocktails, local draft beers, and a curated selection of distilled spirits at its pre-prohibition style bar.

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Mon-Fri 3PM - 5:30PM
Sat-Sun 3PM - 4PM

Drink Specials

  • $6 House Wine Pour (Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • $8 Martini (Choice of gin or vodka; modifications may adjust price)
  • $10 Edison Old Fashioned
  • $2 Off All Draft Beers
  • $8 Jalapeno Margarita

Food Specials

  • $5 Hot Dog (choice of mustard or black garlic aioli)
  • $6 Pickle Dip
    • beer batter crisps
    • dill
    • fried potato
  • $7 Wings
    • Nashville hot sauce
    • ranch
  • $7 Frito Misto
    • seasonal vegetables
    • cheese curd
    • ranch
  • $10 Butter Burger Sliders
    • two sliders
    • beef patties
    • house mayo
    • bone marrow butter
    • American cheese
    • pickle

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Highlights

  • Speakeasy-inspired bar with pre-prohibition ambiance
  • Creative new American cuisine featuring coal-fired butcher’s cuts and seafood
  • Blend of raw architectural accents and warm, inviting interior design

Important Details

  • Reservations recommended for special occasions
  • Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

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