Morel – French
Morel invites diners into an intimate, earth-toned sanctuary where the heady scent of woodsmoke and sautéed fungi lingers in the air. Artisanal boards overflowing with house-cured meats and pungent cheeses anchor the table, while plates of velvet-soft smoked pork belly and earthy mushroom fricassee celebrate the deep, savory flavors of the forest and field. It is a space where rustic craftsmanship meets modern refinement, turning a simple meal of herbed flatbread and roasted beets into a soulful exploration of seasonal bounty.
430, South 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204 +14148970747 https://morelmke.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Morel
Dairy-Free at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charcuterie Board, Lamb Leg and Roasted Beet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charcuterie Board, Lamb Leg and Roasted Beet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushroom Fricassee, Bread Service and Rainbow Trout. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rabbit Ragout, Rare Tea Cellar Selection and Anodyne Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Anodyne Coffee and Butter Lettuce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Anodyne Coffee and Butter Lettuce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Beet, Faux Spritz (N/A) and Perpetual Harvest. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Morel
Morel in Milwaukee has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushroom Fricassee, Herbed Flat Bread and Bread Service. 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 Morel
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Back to Black | 68.7 g | 41.6 g |
| Lamb Leg | 16.8 g | 37.3 g |
| Roasted Beet | 155.9 g | 34 g |
| Rabbit Ragout | 3.1 g | 32.2 g |
| Charcuterie Board | 28.6 g | 31.8 g |
| Anodyne Coffee | 0 g | 24.2 g |
| Rare Tea Cellar Selection | 8.7 g | 19.4 g |
| Beef Cheek | 15.1 g | 17.8 g |
| Bread Service | 80 g | 12.3 g |
| Duck Confit | 48.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Pork Shoulder | 53.3 g | 10.7 g |
| Butter Lettuce | 1.8 g | 9.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Boards
- Charcuterie Board - $24: Chef's choice of four Charcuterie items Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Board - $22: Chef's choice of four cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 & 1/2 Board - $23: Two cheeses and two charcuterie items Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Bread Service - $8: Sourdough, Wheat, Seeded and Regular Baguette, Whipped Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herbed Flat Bread - $16: Burrata, Agrodolce, Lettuces, Radish, Shallot, Fennel, Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Lettuce - $14: Pancetta, Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Apple, Walnut, Shallot, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pork Belly - $17: Apple Butter, Glazed Parsnip, Pork Jus, Bacon Fat Breadcrumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet - $15: Spinach, Pistachio, Fennel, Caraway Seed, Chrysanthemum, Spruce Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Smoked Ham - $16: Short Dough Biscuit, Honey Butter, Raw Honey Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Fricassee - $18: Polenta, Brown Butter, Lemon, Garlic, Chive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Rabbit Ragout - $32: Pappardelle, Woodear Mushroom, Chili de Arbol, Sarvecchio, Olive Oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Shoulder - $34: Five-Year Aged Cheddar Knackwurst, Parsnip, Turnip, Carrot, Rutabaga, Mizuna, Mustard Pork Jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Cheek - $36: Bacon, Braised Red Cabbage, Green Apple, Carrot, Horseradish Beef Jus Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak - $38: Buttermilk Blue Cheese Butter, Frites, Lettuces, Radish, Shallot, Fennel, Smoked Almond, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pine Nut Risotto - $28: Chanterelle Mushroom, Acorn Squash, Kale, Sarvecchio, Olive Oil, Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Leg - $38: Merguez, Brussel Sprouts, Lamb Bacon, Red Potato, Smoked Eggplant Aioli, Lamb Jus Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit - $36: Rabbit and Wild Rice Sausage, Swiss Chard, Polenta, Sherry Duck Jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Trout - $34: Couscous, Ras el Hanout, Delicata Squash, Almond, Red Pepper Puree, Red Pepper Butter, Golden Raisins, Chermoula, Preserved Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apricot Goat Cheese Cheesecake - $10: Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich - $10: Bourbon Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Terrine - $11: Espresso Anglaise, Pistachio Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Pawpaw Ice Cream Sundae - $11: Chocolate Sauce, Cherry, Sauce, Walnuts, Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Midwest Paradise - $14: Mi Campo Resposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, Heirloom Pineapple Amaro, Pawpaw Syrup, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Perpetual Harvest - $14: Sage Infused Fieldnotes Vodka, Laird's Applejack, Maple Syrup, Lemon, Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters, Seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Winter on the Farm - $15: J. Henry Rye, Elijah Craig Bourbon, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Sibona Amaro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Shiso Crazy - $14: Bluecoat Gin, Salers Gentiane Liqueur, Gabriel Boudier Lime Leaf Liqueur, Shiso Syrup, Lemon, Gabriel Boudier Nori Liqueur, Cherry Blossom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Out of Office - $14: Plantaray OFTD Dark Rum, Nardini Virtu di Rabarbaro, Tattersall Coconut Aquavit, Ginger, Lime, Bittercube Blackstrap Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Release the Swans - $14: Bayab African Rose Gin, Fontebonne Herbal Liqueur, Honey, Lemon, Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Back to Black - $14: Vodka, St. George Nola Coffee Liqueur, Anodyne Espresso, Chocolate Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- PB & A - $14: Chica Chida Peanut Butter Agave Spirit, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, Cream, Black Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Faux Spritz (N/A) - $12: Giffard N/A Apertif, Leitz Eins Zwei Zero N/A Sparkling Riesling, Orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Anodyne Coffee - $4: Brazil Fazenda Primavera Drip- Milwaukee, WI Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rare Tea Cellar Selection - $5: Earl Grey, Pomegranate Green Dream, or Emperor's Chamomile Mint Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sprecher Root Beer - $5: Glass Bottled Soda-Milwaukee, WI Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Morel
- Is Morel dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Morel has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charcuterie Board, Lamb Leg and Roasted Beet.
- What can I eat at Morel on a dairy-free diet?
- Charcuterie Board, Lamb Leg and Roasted Beet carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Morel have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Beet and Faux Spritz (N/A).
- Is Morel gluten-free?
- 3 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 Morel?
- Back to Black, at roughly 41.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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