McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill – American
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill pulses with the high-energy spirit of a classic neighborhood haunt, where the clinking of glasses and the constant sizzle of the grill create a vibrant backdrop for lively social gatherings. Golden-fried cheese curds and savory brat skewers offer a playful nod to local tradition, while a lineup of indulgent, juice-dripping smash burgers—like the bold Bun Jovi—serves as the centerpiece of a menu built for hearty appetites. Whether you are tucking into crispy Reuben rolls or sharing a mountain of loaded nachos, every bite captures the soulful, satisfying essence of elevated pub fare in a space that feels like the heart of the party.
1135 North Water Street, Milwaukee 53202 https://mcgillycuddysmilwaukee.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
Dairy-Free at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad (Large), Guinness Onion Rings and House Salad (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad (Large) and House Salad (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Cheese, House Salad (Large) and MKE Pretzel Co. Giant Pretzel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buffalo Chicken Rolls and The Bun Jovi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Señorita Lime Jalapeño Margarita (5mg). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad (Large), House Salad (Small) and Keef Bubba Kush Root Beer (10mg). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Cheese, House Salad (Large) and MKE Pretzel Co. Giant Pretzel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill in Milwaukee has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad (Large), Cookies and House Salad (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Club Wrap | 16.3 g | 66.5 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Rolls | 61.2 g | 65.2 g |
| Cuddy's Burger | 15.7 g | 36.2 g |
| Gilly's Smash | 32.9 g | 35.9 g |
| Reuben Rolls | 82.2 g | 34.8 g |
| The MKE | 25.9 g | 33.7 g |
| The Bun Jovi | 10.7 g | 33.5 g |
| Reuben or Rachel | 71.4 g | 30.5 g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 6.4 g | 27.9 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrap | 30.5 g | 22 g |
| Dynamite Burger | 88.9 g | 21.8 g |
| House Salad (Small) | 63.8 g | 20.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering dishes and generous portions, celebrating the menu for its impressive flavors and high quality. Guests highlight the intimate setting as a key element of their memorable experiences, noting that the welcoming and knowledgeable service creates a truly inviting atmosphere. Praised for being a standout addition to the neighborhood, the establishment is frequently recommended for its warm hospitality and consistently satisfying culinary offerings.
Menu
Smash Burgers
- Gilly's Smash - $6: Bacon, American Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Pickles & Signature Gilly's Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuddy's Burger - $6: Bacon Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce & Pickled Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dynamite Burger - $6: Jalapeno, Pepper Jack Cheese, Caramelized Onion & Diablo Aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bun Jovi - $6: Fried Egg, Avocado, White American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The MKE - $6: Cheese Curds, Cheddar Cheese, Carmelized Onions, & Stadium Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Chicken Tenders - $10: Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Served with Fries & Choice of Dipping Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $9: White Cheese Curds Dipped in our Homemade Batter & Served with Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Rolls - $9: Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese Wrapped in a Wonton & Fried. Served with Thousand Island Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel & Brat Skewers - $9: Mini Soft Pretzels & Grilled Brats on Skewers, Served with Warm Queso & Spicy Ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $11: Warm Tortilla Chips with Warm Queso, Green Onion, Pico de Gallo, Grated Cheese, Topped with Black Olives & Sour Cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $14: 10 Wings Rubbed with our Special Seasoning, Baked & Fried. Choice of Buffalo, Teriyaki, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Mango Jalepeno, Honey Sriracha, Diablo, Korean Pepper, Lemon Pepper or Dry Rub Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guinness Onion Rings - $8: Guinness-Battered Onion Rings with Gilly's Dipping Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Fries - $7: Basket of our House Fries with Side of Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Rolls - $9: Buffalo Chicken & Cream Cheese Wrapped in a Wonton & Fried. Served with Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- MKE Pretzel Co. Giant Pretzel - $13: Giant Pretzel Served Oven-Hot with Warm Queso, Honey Mustard & Bistro Dipping Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Tacos - $7: Three Soft Shell Tacos with Guinness-Braised Corned Beef & Caramelized Onions, Topped with Shredded Swiss Cheese & Cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad (Small) - $3: Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pepperoncini, Red & Green Peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Large) - $6: Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pepperoncini, Red & Green Peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds & Burgers
- Build Your Own Burger or Chicken Sandwich - $10: 1/4lb. Burger Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickles. Served with Fries, Chips or Tots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Burger - $12: 1/4lb Burger Topped with Corned Beef, Thousand Island, Swiss Cheese & Guinness Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $11: 1/4 lb. Burger Topped with Swiss Cheese Melted & Topped with Freshly Sauteed Mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Rock Burger - $12: 1/4 lb. Burger Topped with White Cheddar Cheese, Crisp Bacon, Guinness Onion Rings & Red Rock Saloon's Signature BBQ Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben or Rachel - $12: Guinness-Braised Corned Beef or Turkey (Rachel), Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut & Thousand Island Served on Rye Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $10: Melted Layers of American Cheese between Texas Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $10: Crispy Bacon with Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo on Texas Toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Bacon Avocado Wrap - $11: Sliced Turkey, Crispy Bacon, Avocado & White Cheddar Combined with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Wrap - $11: Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $12: Grilled or Crispy Chicken Tossed in our Buffalo Sauce with Lettuce, Pico, Pepper Jack Cheese & Jalapeno Ranch Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- House Margarita - $6: Cazadores Tequila or Patron (+$3), Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Cointreau
- Gilly's Old Fashioned - $7: Your Choice of Bulleit Bourbon, Korbel Brandy or Jameson Whiskey. Muddled over Orange Slice, Bitters, Sugar Cube, garnished with Cherries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Frozen Drinks - $12: Ask your Bartender for today's selections! Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grey Goose Mega Mule - $40: Eight Grey Goose Mules in one to share
- Espresso Martini - $10: Classic shake of espresso and vodka cocktail
THC Drinks
- Indeed Brewing Co. Pink Burst (10mg) - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Indeed Brewing Co. White Gummy (10mg) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Keef Purple Passion (10mg) - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Keef Bubba Kush Root Beer (10mg) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Señorita Mango Margarita (5mg) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Señorita Lime Jalapeño Margarita (5mg) - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Cookies - $15: Baked in house Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Brownies - $15: Baked in house Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill
- Is McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad (Large), Guinness Onion Rings and House Salad (Small).
- What can I eat at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad (Large), Guinness Onion Rings and House Salad (Small) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad (Large) and House Salad (Small).
- Is McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill?
- Club Wrap, at roughly 66.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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