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Kanpai - Third Ward

4.4 (695)
$30 and under
Sushi
408 East Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Kanpai - Third Ward

4.4
$30 and under
Sushi
Milwaukee

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2 people
10:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Kanpai is a local family-owned restaurant that first opened in 2012 and has been maintaining its sparking reputation for serving extraordinary sushi and sake in a sensual, contemporary atmosphere. Kanpai has brought Japanese fusion cuisine to succulent levels and a sushi experience not found elsewhere in town.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Korean, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Milwaukee Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking available surrounding the restaurant; there is also a paid parking structure on Milwaukee Street at the intersection of Chicago Street, right next to our restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Kanpai - Third Ward.

4.4

4.4
(695)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

695 Reviews
  1. Charlotte

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Made a reservation and we’re sat 20 mins late. Server said maybe 10 words total. Food was super salty.

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  2. Margaret

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The worst sushi restaurant I have ever been to. It took us 2 hours to be served. Our server only came to our table after 45 minutes. The restaurant was not busy at all. We also were told that they no longer made one of the rolls we ordered from the menu as our food was coming out. The server then checked with the kitchen who said they could make it but it would likely be another hour. Do not go here!

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  3. Aidan

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 19, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was empty which was nice for what me and my girlfriend like, the food was very good but I feel like compared to other similar places I usually get more for that price for sure same quality. The decor was very pleasant and really fit the atmosphere.

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  4. Jeff

    Milwaukee31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was efficient. Food was good and timely. Atmosphere was a little quiet.

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  5. Alan Gold

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As advertised, waitress needs to be more engaging and in tune to customer's needs. We shouldn't have to ask for basic requests if spending over $125-

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  6. Pam

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always. Great restaurant

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sushi and drinks! Favorites are seaweed salad and California Dragon Roll

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  8. EJ Gold

    Wisconsin22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy this restaurant based upon their gluten free options, fresh fish and very good service. No tree nuts in the building!

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  9. Jim

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday. The food and service were outstanding. I got the Chef's Selection Nigiri Dinner, which was fantastic.

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  10. Alan Gold

    Chicago16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time experience but we’ll definitely be back

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Korean, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Milwaukee Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking available surrounding the restaurant; there is also a paid parking structure on Milwaukee Street at the intersection of Chicago Street, right next to our restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a quieter visit, try weekday lunches or some weekday evenings, guests note a Tuesday lunch was “not super busy, ” and one party reported it was largely empty on a Thursday at 7pm.

Yes, Kanpai highlights sake in its concept, and guests mention enjoying sake, sake bombs and other drinks during their meals.

Kanpai - Third Ward often fills up for special occasions like Valentine’s weekend, while reviewers have noted notably quiet visits, including an evening with very few guests and a Thursday night at 7:00 pm that was unusually empty.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Kanpai - Third Ward offers a sensual, contemporary dining room with cozy, quiet booths and a relaxed, super-chic vibe, guests often call it great for date nights and praise the welcoming, fun decor.

Yes, Kanpai clearly offers gluten-free and vegetarian options: several menu items are marked [GF] or [GFA], and guests note gluten-free availability and vegetarian-friendly choices like the tofu maki.

Yes, Kanpai is often recommended for date nights: guests praise the "love boat" and sushi boat experiences, and several reviewers highlight anniversaries, Valentine's visits and quiet, booth seating suited to a romantic evening.

The Love Boat is a standout at Kanpai - Third Ward, the menu lists the Love Boat (chef’s selection 9 pc nigiri, 7 pc sashimi with two rolls), and guests praise it as a perfect choice for celebrations like Valentine’s Day and birthdays.

Guests commonly describe portions as plentiful and filling, many mention leaving comfortably full, with sashimi cuts noted as thick and some sides (like fried rice) praised for being solidly portioned.

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Kanpai - Third Ward

4.4
$30 and under
Sushi
Milwaukee

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
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