Late Night Dining

Restaurants

Balzac

This intimate wine bar is known for tempting small plates like duck nachos, available until 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

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BelAir Cantina

What could be a better late night treat than tacos? The menu here blends traditional Mexican favorites with colorful new flavors. The kitchen is open until midnight.

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Comet Café

The cooked-from-scratch comfort food served at this slow food café ranges from the bacon-tastic (you can even get a free basket of bacon on Sunday nights) to vegan and vegetarian options. Kitchen is open until 10 p.m. nightly.

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Elsa’s on the Park

Located in the heart of downtown, this trendy restaurant serves upscale versions of nachos, burgers and wings until 1 a.m. nightly.

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Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill

The party never stops at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, and this sports bar just off the gaming floor will keep you fueled up with burgers and all your sports bar favorites. Food is served until 2 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, while the late night menu is served all night on Friday and Saturday.

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Goodkind

This restaurant and tavern brings artisan flair to Old World favorites with a focus on rotisserie meats, local produce and house-made cocktails. The kitchen is open until 1 a.m.

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Ma Fischer’s

An East Side tradition beloved (unsurprisingly) by college students for more than 60 years, this classic diner is open 24/7.

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Red Light Ramen

After years as a pop-up noodle shop, Red Light Ramen struck out on its own but kept the funky vibe, boozey slushies and late-night hours. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Rock Bottom Restaurant

Located on the Milwaukee RiverWalk, Rock Bottom Restaurant offers small-batch brews and a menu of upscale bar food. Enjoy the late night menu until midnight Sun-Thurs. and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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Vanguard

Artisan housemade sausages are center stage here, ranging from the classic bratwurst to octopus chorizo (plus several vegan options) “styled” with a variety of delicious topping combinations. Don’t miss out on the poutine. The kitchen is open until midnight Sunday-Wednesday and until 2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday.