Yes, Milwaukee said goodbye to some much-beloved bars and restaurants this year, but it also welcomed many promising newcomers. From the city’s first fully Burmese restaurant to a laid-back oyster bar to inclusive third spaces that serve food and drinks all day, more than two dozen promising places to eat, drink, gather and relax opened in the area this year.
In order of opening date, here are new bars and restaurants that opened in Milwaukee in 2025.
