Award-winning

The Diplomat

4.4 (85)

$30 and under

American

815 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Great for creative cocktails

Located on the west end of Brady Street of Milwaukee's Lower East Side, The Diplomat brings approachable American fare in a shareable plate format. Join Chef Dane Baldwin and his team for a night of food, fun, and cocktails at this new neighborhood establishment.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Monday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - Close;
Website
http://www.thediplomatmke.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dane Baldwin

Location
815 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Award-winning
1. James Beard Winner Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)�� 2022
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Diplomat.

4.4

(85)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

85 Reviews

a
angixn
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were concerned with the small menu options however six small plates that we ordered were delicious and sufficient.
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TigerT
Wisconsin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous! Limited menu and different ingredients that makes you wonder, is that going to be good? Each dish was better then the next! Great service as well! Favorite dish was the Octopus.
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KeithJ
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on July 21, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very limited menu. During busy times it is quite loud. Entrees come out at no particular order.
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Ruthie Gold
Wisconsin23 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 17, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service...love the tapas plates since it is so nice to get a variety of foods and share
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JohnT
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on July 13, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very, very good small plate place with a cool vibe, fun decor and easy going but highly attentive service. Plates came out quick but paced well. Very interesting flavors across the board.
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bayviewfoodie Gold
Wisconsin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for Peach Night...4 fabulous courses paired with delicious craft cocktails. A memorable evening!!
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ClaireO
Memphis/West TN2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were visiting Milwaukee for the first time and found The Diplomat via the James Beard Nomination list. While the food was excellent and definitely made the visit worthwhile, the wine list was disappointing. The restaurant was nice with lots of fun touches, but the lighting was pretty bright for the space, which made the ambiance feel a little off, for us. Again, we loved our meal and would certainly return for food! I'm really not much of a red meat eater but the steak we had was incredible and cooked perfectly. We loved the date carpaccio and the garlic aioli that came with the fries was practically perfect. I should also mention, the beer list looked great! It was just the wine and cocktail lists that fell flat. I nice experience, overall.
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Sandy Gold
Wisconsin54 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very special place. Every dish that we ordered was delicious!
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SusanS
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique and really enjoyed the small plate concept. Although it is still possible to over eat!
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DeborahB
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first choice for a birthday celebration. We enjoyed a quiet corner table near the window. Love the decor! The drinks and the food were delicious. We could have ordered the whole menu! The service was excellent. Can't wait to go back. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Monday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - Close;
Website
http://www.thediplomatmke.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dane Baldwin

Location
815 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Award-winning
1. James Beard Winner Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)�� 2022
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Main

Chicken in a Biscuit$4.00

Diplomat Fries$7.00

The Diplomac$12.00

Yellow Corn Grits$8.00

Happy Hour Wine

White

Rose

Red

Happy Hour Drinks

Old Fashioned$6.00

The Dream$7.00

The House Negroni$10.00

Featured Drinks

Tall Boys$2.00

$2 Off Draft Beer

Bucket

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