Food Westown, Milwaukee
Mader's
A place to eat in Westown, Milwaukee, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.
Why go
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, with schnitzel, pork shank and steins of German beer.
It is one of 12 curated places we feature in Milwaukee, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mader's and The Trade.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Westown
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Dinner
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Milwaukee. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Mader's
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, known for pork shank, schnitzel and a dining room full of steins.
Food · Deer District & Downtown 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 · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 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 · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 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 · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 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 · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 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 · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Mader's is a stop on our Chicago & Milwaukee route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Milwaukee
3 more curated places to eat in Milwaukee. See the full Milwaukee guide.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Third Ward market hall with seafood, cheese, Wisconsin specialties and an upstairs seating area.
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Kopp's Frozen Custard
Classic Milwaukee frozen custard stand with daily flavors and big burgers.
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Sobelman's Pub & Grill
Burgers and over-the-top Bloody Marys in a corner tavern near Marquette.
When to go
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. Full Milwaukee weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 43.04387, -87.91489
- Destination
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Website
- maders.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: The dining rooms are dressed for Christmas through December.
Which TripsCircle routes include Mader's?
Mader's appears on Chicago & Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee.
Plan Milwaukee
- Milwaukee travel guide 12 places
- Best time to visit Milwaukee weather by month
- Chicago to Milwaukee 81 mi straight-line
- Milwaukee to Door County 140 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Milwaukee
- Cathedral Square Park Sight
- Bryant's Cocktail Lounge Drinks
- Milwaukee RiverWalk Activity
- The Pfister Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.