Best Lunch Restaurants in Grafton

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Milwaukee

Neighborhoods

GlendaleMilwaukeeWauwatosaWhitefish Bay

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Takeout only

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

53 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Rare Steakhouse - Milwaukee restaurant

1. Rare Steakhouse - Milwaukee

4.5

Awesome(1130)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Milwaukee

Booked 6 times today

Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Milwaukee's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Bottleneck as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare also carries the famed, and incredibly delicious A5 Wagyu, available by the ounce.Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.Rare Milwaukee is one of the top business lunch destinations, but if you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.

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2. Cafe at The Pfister

4.7

Exceptional(368)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Milwaukee

Booked 12 times today

Café at The Pfister features a casual full dining area available for breakfast and lunch, as well as a barista counter and patisserie in downtown Milwaukee. We proudly brew Starbucks® Coffee on the go and serve freshly baked-in-house pastries. Whether a quick meeting over coffee, a power breakfast, or a business luncheon, we offer a varied menu from Starbucks® favorites and traditional breakfast items to homemade soups, seasonal salads, a multitude of fresh sandwiches, as well as delicious gluten free and heart-healthy options.

A photo of Tupelo Honey - Milwaukee restaurant

3. Tupelo Honey - Milwaukee

4.7

Exceptional(1597)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Milwaukee

Booked 37 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon!

4. Stella Van Buren

4.5

Awesome(1279)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milwaukee

Booked 20 times today

Stella Van Buren is a fresh take on the Italian-American steakhouse with the flavors of a classic Italian kitchen, modern style, unique design and food that appeals to today’s diner. Slow-cooked meats and flavorful house-made pastas are the traditional comfort-food classics that Italians have been roasting, baking, curing, and making in their own kitchens for generations. Bar service begins at 4pm. Saturday, dinner service at 5pm. Breakfast available Saturday and Sunday from 7am-10am and 6:30am-9:00am Monday thru Friday.

A photo of Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen restaurant

5. Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(339)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Milwaukee

Booked 7 times today

WE DO NOT OFFER FOOD SERVICE OR RESERVATIONS ON OUR ROOFTOP PATIO, WHICH IS "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED". We highly encourage you to make a reservation in the main dining room and then head up for a cocktail or two after! For groups larger than 4, please call the restaurant (414) 455-8870.Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Central Standard Distillery's Crafthouse & Kitchen is an experience like none other. Enjoy culinary creations from our scratch kitchen or stop by for a few of our award winning cocktails at the bar or lounge created with Central Standard spirits. Exec. Chef David Sapp Sous Chef Noah Shirikian

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6. East Town Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(518)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milwaukee

Booked 2 times today

Conveniently located on Wisconsin Avenue and Milwaukee Street, East Town Kitchen & Bar offers a classic menu, approachable vibe, and one of the best whiskey lists in all of Wisconsin. Come join us in our restaurant for dinner and locally-loved craft beers and cocktails!

7. SafeHouse

4.1

Excellent(707)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Milwaukee

Booked 37 times today

Offering refuge to spies national and international since 1966, SafeHouse is Milwaukee's best-kept secret. This iconic, hidden restaurant & bar is a blast for agents of all ages. Spies must find the red door and pass a fun clearance test if they do not know the password required for entry. Once behind the red door, spies will find authentic espionage artifacts, pop culture references, a disappearing booth, a secret exit, and more. Enjoy a fun night out in Milwaukee, or a covert daytime mission for the family at this kid-friendly, spy hideout. SafeHouse offers venue space for agents looking to celebrate special occasions, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and group events. Grab your fellow spies to enjoy award-winning cheese curds, solve recon duties, and learn about SafeHouse's history. Find the red door if you accept this mission, Agent!

A photo of Buckley's Restaurant & Bar restaurant

8. Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(385)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Milwaukee

Booked 24 times today

Buckley's is a cozy neighborhood spot in the heart of Milwaukee's East Town. Located two blocks from Lake Michigan and the Calatrava, Buckley’s is an ideal all occasion restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. An ever-evolving menu showcases seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. To compliment your dining experience, peruse the thoughtfully curated 200 bottle wine list or select a beverage from an extensive cocktail program that has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the city. Customize your dining experience to meet your needs whether you choose to enjoy a four course meal or simply grab a burger at the bar. However you choose to enjoy a visit to Buckley’s, do not forget to order a signature house-made dessert. You won’t regret it.At this family owned and operated restaurant, guests are treated like family. Come see for yourself!

9. The Social American Tavern

4.2

Awesome(92)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milwaukee

Booked 2 times today

Wisconsin’s strong heritage of family-owned and small farms is reflected in The Social’s seasonal menu. We offer farm-inspired American food, prepared with local and sustainable ingredients obtained from a 200-mile radius. Traditional, rustic Wisconsin ingredients are given a modern interpretation by adding creative flavor combinations. Our mission is to serve honest, local ingredients, with informed service, in a comfortable setting.

10. Artisan Ramen

4.4

Awesome(106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Milwaukee

With a name like Artisan Ramen, it's no surprise we only employ skilled virtuosos of ramen in our kitchen. We begin by crafting noodles fresh each day before they are hand-cook and protein prepared to order—whether its braised pork, grilled chicken, or fried tofu. We combine this all in a rich broth slowly simmered from pork or vegetable, mixing in green onion, mushrooms, and other veggies to add flavor and texture. In addition to crafting steaming bowls of ramen, we also whip up a variety of appetizers ranging from spicy edamame to beef skewers, shrimp tempura, and the all-time favorite, crab rangoons.Great happy hour also every Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pmThursday ladies night specials

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From verified diners like you

M
Mark
Wisconsin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food - good vibe - great service ; will definitely come back
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Tupelo Honey - MilwaukeePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Milwaukee
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4.7
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Jared
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and experience. We really like their burgers.
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Central Standard Crafthouse and KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Milwaukee
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4.8
S
Susan
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had the most divine dinner at Rare. Started with Oysters Rockefeller. Done to perfection and delicious. We shared a Tomahawk steak and some of the amazing Wagyu. I’ve never had better prepared or more delicious beef. We never even touched the salt or pepper. Mashed potatoes and creamed corn were delicious as well. We had to have dessert, and the cheesecake equaled my favorite, the chocolate cake was as rich as could be without over doing any of it. An incredible meal to remember
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Rare Steakhouse - MilwaukeePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Milwaukee
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4.5
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Dante
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
Very good food and service! Drinks were the best, highly recommend the Stella Old fashioned.
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Stella Van BurenPrice: Expensive• American• Milwaukee
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4.5
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Susan
Wisconsin •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Great lunch! Will go back. Had a nice leisure lunch and the food hit the spot, thank you.
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Cafe at The PfisterPrice: Moderate• American• Milwaukee
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4.7

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