Mader's Restaurant
Best German Restaurant in Milwaukee · WI
Schnitzel among the suits of armor
Mader's has served authentic German cuisine in downtown Milwaukee since 1902, when German immigrant Charles Mader opened the doors. Sauerbraten, pork shank, and Wiener schnitzel come in a baronial dining room hung with a multimillion-dollar collection of medieval armor and stained glass.
A destination for presidents, celebrities, and generations of Milwaukeeans marking special occasions, Mader's is the city's grand old German restaurant — Old World spectacle and Bavarian comfort in equal measure.
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2025 Centurion Award
Best German Restaurant in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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