Great Lakes Distillery Tasting Room – American
Sunlight glints off copper stills in this spirited tasting room, where the aroma of botanical gins and small-batch whiskies mingles with the scent of bold, globally-inspired comfort food. Diners dive into vibrant plates of crispy wonton nachos and pillowy bao buns, each bite layered with the savory intensity of "umami bombs" and zesty glazes that perfectly complement the house-crafted spirits. It is a lively, industrial-chic sanctuary where inventive fusion fare and artisanal cocktails transform a simple drink into a full-sensory exploration of flavor.
616 West Virginia Street, Milwaukee WI 53204 https://greatlakesdistillery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, mediterranean, atkins, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for a menu where every course impresses, guests particularly rave about the standout pizzas and flavorful appetizers that define the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the attentive and professional service that perfectly complements the pleasant, welcoming environment. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared pizzas, which are praised for their exceptional quality and keep diners planning their next visit.
Menu
- Wonton Nachos - $15: Bulgogi beef or bulgogi tofu, red peppers, scallions, pickled carrots, chili garlic aioli, black sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Curd's the Word - $12: Dry brined and lightly hand breaded half-pound of Clock Shadow cheese curds, served with Jalapeno Scranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bao Down - $13: Three fried Chinese BBQ pork bao buns topped with house chili crisp and chili garlic aioli on a bed of sesame cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Korean Fried Whole Wings - $15: Three large whole chicken wings. Choice of Buffalo, Lemon Aleppo, or Garlic Parm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bang! Burger - $14: Two hand-rolled beef smash patties, American cheese, minced onions, sliced pickles, Bang! sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chimi-Hendrix Experience - $15: Two hand-rolled beef smash patties, chorizo, smoked cheddar spread, Dominican slaw, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Umami Bomb - $16: Two hand-rolled beef smash patties, drunken mushrooms with bacon, caramelized onion, shroom ketchup, Swiss, parmesan crisp, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Stack Lethal - $20: Four hand rolled beef smash patties, caramelized onions, American cheese, cooked with bacon fat and tallow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Buff Chicks - $15: Two hand-rolled chicken smash patties, house buffalo, bacon and blue cheese spread, celery slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Starseed - $15: Two house vegan smash patties (mushrooms, spinach, flax, quinoa, pepitas, sunflower seeds), habanero pickled onions, spicy avocado, charred lime slaw, crispy shallots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Beetbox - $15: Two house vegan smash patties (shredded beets, black bean quinoa, onion flax, chia seeds, cilantro), charred lemon tahini, pickled carrots, cucumber spirals, arugula Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Bourbon Old Fashioned - $9: Still & Oak Bourbon, Good Land Orange & Cherry Liqueurs, Lemon-Lime Soda, Orange Juice, Bitters
- Wisconsin Mule - $10: Rehorst Vodka, Good Land Cranberry Liqueur, Top Note Ginger Beer, Lime
- Autumn Harvest - $10: Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit, Apple Cider, Angostura Bitters
- Two Women Lager - $6: New Glarus Lager 16oz Tap
- SANS Junipre N/A Spirit - $10: Non-alcoholic botanical spirit
- Basket O Fries - $9: Seasoned skinny fries with choice of two dipping sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Onion Rings - $11: Beer battered onion rings with choice of two dipping sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Churro Cheesecake Bombs - $9: Three house-made churro cheesecake balls deep-fried in pancake batter and tossed in cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian