Food Westown, Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Mader's
A place to eat in Westown, Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.
Why go
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, known for pork shank, schnitzel and a dining room full of steins.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 2 places to stay. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mader's and The Trade.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Westown
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Dinner
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Mader's
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, with schnitzel, pork shank and steins of German beer.
Food · Milwaukee · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2The Trade
Hotel on the Deer District plaza across from Fiserv Forum, with a rooftop bar and the fireworks launched just across the street.
Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Deer District New Year's Eve Fireworks
Free 15-minute fireworks show at 8 p.m. over the Deer District plaza outside Fiserv Forum.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Red Arrow Park Ice Rink
Downtown outdoor skating rink across from City Hall, open late through the holidays with skate rental.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Pabst Theater
Ornate 1895 opera house that books concerts and comedy, often including a New Year's Eve show.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Milwaukee Riverwalk
Three-mile walkway along the Milwaukee River through downtown and the Third Ward, lined with bars and bridges.
Outdoors · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Mader's is a stop on our Milwaukee New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Another curated place to eat in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee. See the full Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Milwaukee
Our climate figures for Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee come from nearby Milwaukee. Average daily highs in Milwaukee run from 28°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Mader's itself, we suggest: Dinner.
Modelled monthly averages for Milwaukee from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Milwaukee weather by month (covers Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 43.04387, -87.91489
- Destination
- Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Website
- madersrestaurant.com
Mader's: quick answers
How much time do you need at Mader's?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Mader's. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Mader's?
Our pick: Dinner. Insider tip: Book Dec 30 or an early Dec 31 table and walk to the fireworks after.
Which TripsCircle routes include Mader's?
Mader's appears on Milwaukee New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Mader's to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee.
Plan Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
Lists & regions
Also in Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee
- Lakeshore State Park Outdoors
- The Pfister Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.