Frankies Restaurant and Catering – Italian
Step into a vibrant culinary crossroads where the bold, smoky heat of West African suya meets the soul-warming comfort of Caribbean slow-cooked stews. Every plate is a celebration of heritage, from the satisfying crunch of golden fatayas to tender oxtails simmered until they melt off the bone in a rich, savory gravy. The air is thick with the intoxicating scent of jerk spices and caramelized kelewele, inviting guests into an experience defined by deep, authentic flavors and heartfelt hospitality.
1815, East Kenilworth Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 +12624129334 https://frankiesfrankies.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Kelewele: Fried plantains marinated in spicy African seasonings, served with roasted peanut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Patty: Hand kneaded dough filled with seasoned ground beef, carrots, onion & peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll: Filo pastry filled with seasoned carrots, cabbage & green onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fataya: Filo pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, sweet pea & green onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings: Choice of Jerk, Hawaiian, Buffalo, or Plain Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Suya Beef: Thinly sliced beef seasoned and grilled with suya seasoning; garnished with fresh peppers and onions. Served with Jollof and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken: African / Caribbean style jerk chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtails Stew: Slow cooked oxtails in savory stew Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Catfish: Catfish seasoned with jerk spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken: Chicken prepared in Caribbean curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Tilapia: Tilapia seasoned with jerk spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suya Chicken: Chicken seasoned and grilled with suya seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Assorted Jamaican Drinks: Selection of traditional Jamaican beverages Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Assorted Juices: Variety of fruit juices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soda: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Orange
- Coffee: Regular or Decaf
- Iced Tea: Sweet or Unsweetened
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