Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.2 (483)

$30 and under

American

401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

At the heart of the 20-acre Harley-Davidson Museum campus, MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is a destination for connection, community, and conversation. MOTOR offers bold and spirited food and beverage with a focus on local products, genuine hospitality, and memory-making events that will keep guests coming back all year long.

Our desirable location in Milwaukee on the Menomonee River, combined with the iconic history of Harley-Davidson, fosters a unique and inviting space for people to gather and connect beyond the plate.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 287-2778
Website
http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
Private party facilities
Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. MOTOR serves up Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture.

Location
401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
6th Street
Parking details
Free!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum.

4.2

(483)

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

483 Reviews

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Jeff or Angela Gold
Wisconsin143 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 31, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for Blues music. However, it wasn't blues playing. But the music was good. I ordered the rueben, it was good but lacked meat. Brisket was salty.
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Cynthia Gold
Wisconsin32 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 18, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were very disappointed that the brisket potato, brisket platter and burnt ends were all off of the menu. The chicken wings were busy. We had buffalo and dried rub, but sometimes less is more. Too much honey butter on the cornbread. Again, less is more.
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Kayla Gold
Phoenix7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always impressed with the service and the food. The Bloody Mary was amazing! We love coming here.
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DAVE Gold
Minneapolis27 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 16, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Banana pudding was runny and a little off, maybe like bad milk had been used. Was frozen in the middle and thawed around the edges. Chili was thin, I would have liked a heartier version.
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Claudia Gold
Wisconsin26 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 3, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We attended Motor on an evening that music was offered. The entertainer was outstanding; the new menu was not. Outside of a few sandwich and salad choices, the menu offered various meats served with Texas toast and a pickle. The only option for variety was a platter for nearly $40. I prefer sampling a few items at a lower price. Our server was great but the place seemed severely understaffed. Overall, I would not discourage people from eating at Motor. Just be aware that the menu is not what it once was.
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yuka Gold
San Diego5 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 3, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was really nice, checked in often, and was super kind to our young son!!
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Daniela
Wisconsin7 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We had a good experience at Motor; unfortunately, they didn’t show the Packer game; even though a football game was on when we first arrived.
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Juliana Gold
Chicago3 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When I arrived there, I was surprisingly informed that there was no reservation under my name. When I said that I have booked through Open Table app, the lady told me they don’t use this app anymore. We could seat anyway, but the food arrived almost cold, after we waited for 50/60 min.
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Brian Gold
Coastal Georgia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Motor was not top choice as a restaurant because we are not Harley fans. But it was close to event downtown and had a menu that everyone could agree upon. The restraint theming and even a blues performance was excellent. It was a little loud, but the music was so good no one really complained about it. Our waitress was amazing. She made it very easy to order food and explained everything for my mom and my in-laws. I cannot explain how happy we were with her patience and positive attitude. Everyone was talking about much like our waitress and the restaurant that night. We had bunch of different food (bbq, shrimp, salad, cheese curds, chili, etc…). But the bbq platter and the beer salad seemed to be some of the favorites. Also please save room for the apple/cranberry cobbler, everyone loved it….the brownie and ice cream pretty good too. We may not be Harley fans, but we definitely would return to Motor again just for the service.
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Elizabeth Gold
Wisconsin6 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
What happened to this place? Group of us were looking forward to coming here to eat because it had been a while. Menu changed and was lacking at best. All BBQ now. Dining area was pretty empty, and for a Tuesday night, service was slow. Not to mention food was cold and not good at all. Food was definitely not worth the value we paid. Very disappointing. Probably will not return if it stays like this.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 287-2778
Website
http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
Private party facilities
Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. MOTOR serves up Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture.

Location
401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
6th Street
Parking details
Free!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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