EsterEv

4.9

157 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood, EsterEv offers a 6-course chef's tasting experience, which evokes globally inspired nostalgic flavors from grandma's kitchen. Presented by James Beard Best Chef Midwest nominees Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 312-8606
Website
http://esterev.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs

Location
2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Concoron
Parking details
Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

EsterEv Tasting Menu
$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements. For any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. We cannot guarantee accommodations for requests made after that time. Cancellations or changes must also be made 48 hours in advance. Late cancellations or reductions in party size will incur an $80 per person charge. A 5% staff healthcare charge is added to all bills, and any guest who takes the merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. For parties larger than 6, contact Tyler at tyler@esterev.com. Gift cards from DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy are not accepted.
EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar
$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements at our bar. For allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance. We cannot guarantee accommodations for late requests. Cancellations or changes must be made 48 hours prior; otherwise, an $80 per person charge will apply, including reductions in party size. A 25% gratuity will be charged if the merchant copy of the credit card receipt is taken. A 5% health and wellness charge will also be added to all bills to support staff healthcare. Please note, we cannot accept DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy gift cards due to system differences.
Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Johnny Curiel ($140)
$140.00 per person
Feb 25, 2025 only
Join us at EsterEv for our Guest Chef Dinner on February 25, 2025. This event features Chef Johnny Curiel of Michelin Star Restaurant Alma, in Denver, Colorado. The cost is $140 per person, with an optional $75 beverage pairing. This is a communal dining event, so you may be seated with other guests or at the bar. A 20% gratuity and a 5% staff health and wellness charge will be added to all checks. The experience lasts about 3.5 hours. Any individuals who take the restaurant’s merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. Please note, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies for this event. We cannot accept gift cards from DanDan, Fool's Errand, or Fauntleroy.

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Best Service
Wisconsin
Innovative
Wisconsin
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
Best Service
Milwaukee
Innovative
Milwaukee
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

EsterEv offers a remarkable dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious, creative dishes." Guests rave about the wine pairings and attentive staff who enhance each course. The cozy atmosphere and "memorable" tasting menus, featuring unique flavors and "beautiful presentation," make EsterEv a must-visit for special occasions.

157 Reviews

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Jaime
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EsterEv makes you feel like you are a celebrity being cooked for at a close friends home. The service is so friendly and familiar while still being extremely professional. This was my second time at EsterEv and it is such a hidden gem. The food is incredible and fresh and uniquely prepared and presented. I kept telling the server how I could never conceive of cooking like this at home which is of course part of the reason dining out at a place like this is a special treat. The sausage dish was transcendent. The bread and broth were like a warm hug on a cold night and the tiny tart at the end was the icing on top. We drove from Chicago and it was worth every minute and every penny. Highly recommend.
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Mike
Milwaukee
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated Valentine’s Day and what a perfect place to share it at. Great cocktails, food was excellent and a very knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended
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Julie
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent ambience created a wonderful dining experience. Knowledgeable and friendly staff made ordering a joy.
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Christine
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EsterEv were extremely accommodating and response to my dietary restrictions. I felt safe and welcome eating there with my allergies, and they were very transparent with the methods of preparation and ingredients in their dishes. I appreciated the breakdown of each course and each person was knowledgeable about the dishes and origins. It was a wonderful and unique dining experience!
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Nicole
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was memorable. Each course was presented beautifully and the service was outstanding
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Matthew
VIP
St. Louis
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dinner! Can’t wait to come back and try the regular menu.
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Matthew
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I ever had! The chicken broth is life changing
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Peter
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One suggestion-the composition of each dish, as explained by the wonderful servers, should be written on the menus. It would be great to share with family and friends.
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Nicole
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and experience! I would recommend ordering things you may not typically order, as some of our favorite dishes were the ones we didn't initially gravitate toward (like the pineapple dessert). The food tasted delicious...and the presentation and thought put into everything was delightful. And this is a little random, but the seats were comfortable, too. It's irritating when you go somewhere with trendy-looking seats that feel like folding card table chairs.
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Luanne
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! First time experience. The staff are marvelous. They explain every detail of the dish being served. The fettuccine noodles were home made and were beyond any I have ever eaten. The Carrot dish exploded with flavor in your mouth . We will be back. I hope Dan is finally recognized and wins a James Beard award.
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FAQs

EsterEv is rated 4.9 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Additional information

Cross street
Concoron
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://esterev.com/
Phone number
(414) 312-8606

EsterEv

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

EsterEv Tasting Menu

EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar

Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Johnny Curiel ($140)

Menu

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is EsterEv currently accepting reservations?

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