2 new american spots in East Side, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of East Side's food · All new american in Milwaukee.
Sanford ★ 4.9
1547 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Sanford on North Jackson Street has anchored Milwaukee fine dining since 1989, with a tasting menu chef Justin Aprahamian has run since 2012.
Tip: Reservations open four weeks out and the dining room is small; book before the JBA semifinalist announcements each spring.
Birch ★ 4.7
459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Birch on East Pleasant Street on the Lower East Side cooks New American plates from a wood-fired hearth, with Wisconsin produce and Lake Michigan fish.
Tip: Sunday Birch Roast is a single-set family-style menu; book on Resy two weeks ahead.