What are the 30 Best Restaurants in Milwaukee? The Journal Sentinel Has the List!

MILWAUKEE -- Let the opinions fly.

Carol Depotella, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel dining critic, this week came out with two fabulous lists, ranking the top 30 restaurants in the Milwaukee area for 2016, and the top 20 places to grab a quick bite to eat.

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We can't give the whole list away, but here's a sneak preview of what she's come up with for the top restaurants. Here's the top 5.

1. Ardent
1751 N. Farwell Ave.
(414) 897-7022
ardentmke.com

The dining room is modest, as four-star restaurants go; there’s no leather-bound wine book with shockingly pricey bottles. Read more here ...

2. Sanford
1547 N. Jackson St.
(414) 276-9608
sanfordrestaurant.com

It’s a rush to see the dishes that chef Justin Aprahamian’s Sanford crafts with vegetables and fruits that are in season (or preserved). Read more here ...

3. c.1880
1100 S. 1st St.
(414) 431-9271
c1880.com

Eat with your eyes first. The beauty of the plates at chef-owner Thomas Hauck’s c.1880 make you pause to admire them, if just for a moment, before finding out how delicious they are... Read more here ...

4. Morel
430 S. 2nd St.
(414) 897-0747
morelmke.com

The buzzy vibe, the easygoing but spot-on service, the sight and sounds of cooking in the open kitchen, the satisfying food, a terrific bar: Morel is one of those restaurants that has it all. Read more here ...

5. Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub
222 E. Erie St., Suite 100
(414) 727-9300
hinterlandbeer.com

Chef Matt Kerley, who joined Hinterland in spring after longtime chef Dan Van Rite left to open Dandan, brings his own style to the menu, but Hinterland remains focused on seasonal dishes, and they’re as delicious as ever. Read more here ...