Milwaukee’s Healthiest Restaurants
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and great lakefront views, is also home to an impressive array of healthy dining options. From farm-to-table eateries to innovative vegan spots, here is a sample of the healthiest restaurants in Milwaukee that have met our strict standards of ingredient, preparation and environmental guidelines.
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Odd Duck
939 S 2nd Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
414-763-5881
Their globally-inspired menu features small plates and shareables with ingredients for everyone – omnivores, vegetarians, vegans & more! Sample menu items include Salt Roasted BEET & GRAPEFRUIT SALAD, Farm Lettuce, Endive, Hazelnuts, Gordal Olives, Chevre, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette; NETTLE GNUDI, Roasted Chantarelles, Duck Confit, Parmesan & Chanterelle Brodo; CHA CA LA VONG, Vietnamese Turmeric Fried Catfish, Glass Noodle Salad, Pickled Mustard Greens, Peanut, Herbs, Pineapple Fish Sauce; GALBI JJIM BEEF SHORT RIB, Lion’s Mane & Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrot, Daikon, Kimchi, Chestnut, Rice Cake; and much more.
Morel Restaurant
430 S 2nd Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
414-897-0747
Check their website for reservation recommendations. Menu includes Beet Salad (Roasted, Pickled and Raw Beet, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, Shallot, Tarragon Vinaigrette); Ricotta Gnudi (Morel, Green Bean, Sugar Snap Peas, Garlic Scape, Asparagus, Pea-Mint Broth, Sarvecchio, Olive Oil); Hanger Steak (Buttermilk Blue Cheese Butter, Onion Rings, Lettuces, Radish, Shallot, Fennel, Smoked Almond, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Aioli); Morel Mushroom Fricassee (Polenta, Brown Butter, Garlic, Lemon, Chive); and much more.
Café Corazón
2394 South Kinnickinnic Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
414-544-2774
Using beef and produce from Wendy Mireles’ family farm, supporting local farmers, and growing produce at their own urban garden, Café Corazón has been committed to serving the freshest local fare for both meat eaters and vegan/vegetarians. Look for menu items like Vegan Mushroom Ragout (Cremini mushrooms sauteed with white wine, garlic, onion, soy chorizo, tomato and jalapeño); Avocado Salad (Mixed greens, red cabbage, tomato, radish and fresh avocado sided with lime cumin vinaigrette or chipotle ranch); Salmon Tacos (two flour tortillas filled with grilled salmon, dressed with red cabbage, lettuce, tomato, radish and chipotle aioli, served with rice and choice of beans); and much more.
Onesto
221 North Broadway
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
414-308-1600
Serving some of the finest Italian food in Milwaukee, menu items include appetizers such as Wagyu Beef Carpaccio (Parmesan crisps, truffle dust, garlic aioli); Warm Mushroom Salad (pine nuts, goat cheese, dried cherries, arugula, fresh herbs, caramelized onion vinaigrette); Bolognese (spaghetti, brisket, pancetta); Lobster Campanelle (Calabrian chili, blistered tomatoes, caramelized fennel, cream, lemon); Salmon (Spring vegetables, smoked tomato, green onions); and much more.
Bacchus
925 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
414-765-1166
Awards include Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner since 2006; named one of America's Top 100 Wine Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast in 2017. Menu items include a 3-Course Menu, a Tasting Menu, and a Vegetarian Menu with items such as STRAWBERRY SALAD (Hundred Acre greens, fresh strawberry, candied pecans, LaClare Chevre, roasted strawberry-lemon vinaigrette); ALASKAN HALIBUT (potato crust, artichoke purée, marinated olives, Meyer lemon gremolata); FILET MIGNON (smoked potato, chimichurri, grilled asparagus, demi-sec tomatoes); and 3rd course selections like EARL GREY CRÉME (whipped Earl Grey custard, toasted milk meringue, poached rhubarb, milk crumble, rhubarb purée). See their website for reservation recommendations.
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