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Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria, Milwaukee, WI

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria

4.5
4.5
823 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Blue Bat Kitchen finds inspiration in the energy and flavors of street food around the globe. We feature fresh, global street food in a relaxed and fun environment that pairs perfectly with Milwaukee’s very first Tequilaria. Over 160 Tequilas to try plus, Tacos, Bowls, Snacks, Salads and more await!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 431-1133
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Water St. and Buffalo St.
  • Parking details
    There is a public parking garage one block south of the restaurant on Water St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 823 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria offers a "creative menu" with standout dishes like the white cheddar fundido and chicken bao buns. Guests appreciate the "fantastic" service and "great" atmosphere, whether seated indoors or on the patio. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the vibrant location and impressive tequila selection make it a memorable dining spot.

823 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like that they switched the menu back to the old format! Hot honey BBQ chicken and the short rib are so good!

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  2. J

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time for Sunday Brunch. Had their special - it was very good!
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on December 9, 2024
    Hey J! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the special! Can't wait for you to come back again soon!

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  3. Melissa

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the BEST lunch at Blue Bat today, for a family birthday. It was a wonderful dining event. We live in Johnson Creek and it is always well worth the drive. Our waiter Claire V. was SUPER. She ensured my daughter had special care on her birthday and she gave nice attention to my grandson. The food was beyond excellent!!! Claire gave us helpful suggestions on the menu options. We enjoyed the street corn and a large assortment of hand held tacos. The dessert of churros was wonderful. As always, our margs were done perfectly. My daughter ordered her marg slightly sweeter and it was made to perfection. We plan to go back to Blue Bat soon - it is a favorite of ours! Thanks for the excellent service, Claire V., and Blue Bat!
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on December 9, 2024
    Hey Melissa! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and we are so glad to hear that you guys had a great experience/ birthday celebration!! We are so happy to hear that Claire took amazing care of you and your family; We will make sure to pass along your gratitude. Looking forward to having you all back soon!

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  4. Imran

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place. The service was great. Food was delicious and we really liked our experience.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 30, 2024
    Hey Imran, Thank you for your review and sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Danielle

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    food was great, but service could’ve been better. she was nice and did the bare minimum, but definitely could’ve checked on us more because she rarely did.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 26, 2024
    Good Morning Danielle - Thank you for the valuable feedback - we are committed to improving at every level. So glad to hear you enjoyed the food and we look forward to seeing you again soon! ~BBK

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  6. Noah

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never been before, but my friend recommended it to me for a birthday dinner with my friends. It was just as I was hoping for. The table was set up with candles, flowers, and water. The atmosphere was cozy, and warm lights permeated the room. There were nine of us, but we all had plenty of room to breathe while sitting. I definitely would come back again for a special occasion. We also loved our server! I don't recall her name but she had blonde hair and seemed very happy to be there. 9/10 experience.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 26, 2024
    Hi Noah - Happy Belated Birthday and thank you for joining us! We appreciate the great feedback and look forward to serving you and your friends again soon! ~BBK

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  7. Jeff

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had 7 in our part, some out of state visitors. Loyal customer to the Bensons/Marcus restaurant group. First round of drinks were on the mark. The second round was ok, some had the spicy/jalepeno infused flavor in many of them, which we did not order or want. The server handled it and swapped the wrong drinks which was appreciated. So the server was excellent, friendly and helpful. The food was hit and miss. Chips, salsas were good, guacamole seemed not homemade and more pre-made and purchased, brussel sprouts were very good. Dinners were also hit and miss and also took a long time to get to us, the manager did stop by to apologize. Salmon bowl was very good, just too salty. Tandori bowl was served cold and dry, but we just didn't feel like sending it back. The family style tacos were good but older people in the group were confused in the process. We will be back, just not as good as it has been in the past. The new menu seems less mexican and mode American and general flavors and options.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for joining us and taking the time to provide your valuable feedback. I've shared this with the team so we can ensure that we're providing the best quality food and service possible. We hope we have the opportunity to serve you again soon - I'm confident we can show you what we're really made of!

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  8. Briana

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pros: Ambiance was awesome. The spicy marg was great!! Cons: Upon ordering 3 of us were deciding between the 8oz steak($30) and the Short Rib($27) enterees. He highly recommend the Short rib so 2 of us tried the short rib! When the entrees arrived, the meat was the portion size of 2 chicken nuggets. The plating didn't help. We really wish we had gotten the chimmichuri steak it.... it looked great! We laughed hysterically for 10 minutes just staring at our kiddie meals. If you are going to recommend an entree at least be sure to say "Hey it won't be 8oz, instead 2oz!" We would have simply ordered an appetizer or something else! And of course after he sees us laughing-crying, l the server admits he never saw the portion that small and he just started working there. Well, don't recommend it then!! We went across the street to shack shack immediately after and ordered burgers!

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  9. Deborah

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is usually better. The food is good, the river seating excellent. They had trouble using the scanner to take credit card info. Lots of delays and long waits tonight. It is usually excellent.

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  10. Casey

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak wasn’t cooked as ordered, twice. Manager took care of it and was excellent. Brussel sprouts and fundido are worth venturing back for.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 16, 2024
    Casey, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that our manager was able to address the issue with your steak and that you enjoyed the Brussels sprouts and fundido. Your feedback is important, and we’ll work on ensuring every dish meets expectations the first time. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again for an even better experience! Best, Blue Bat

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FAQs

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 431-1133.

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria is rated 4.5 stars by 823 OpenTable diners.

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria

249 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Water St. and Buffalo St.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a public parking garage one block south of the restaurant on Water St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 431-1133
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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