Mader's German Restaurant
Mader's
Milwaukee's oldest restaurant still in operation, founded in 1902, known for its roast pork knuckle and Wiener schnitzel.
Opened in 1902, the restaurant moved in 1913 to its current site on Old World Third Street, now the northern stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The same family has run it for more than 120 years, and it has hosted three U.S. presidents. During Prohibition it switched to German cuisine to survive, and on the night Prohibition ended in 1933 it served Milwaukee's first legal beer. The signature is skin-on roast pork knuckle with apple gravy, red potatoes, and red cabbage or sauerkraut. The menu also includes Wiener schnitzel, vinegar-braised beef, and potato pancakes. The German-style building is filled with antique collections. Expect about $35 to $55 per person. Reservations are recommended for weekend dinners. It is located on the west side of downtown.
Opening hours
Open daily from 11:30 a.m.
Nearby sights
- Fiserv Forum & Deer District
- Bronze Fonz
- Milwaukee City Hall
- Milwaukee RiverWalk
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- Grohmann Museum
- Pabst Brewery Complex
- Milwaukee Public Market