Dominic the Food Reviewer: Favorite 10 places to eat in Milwaukee County

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I wish I could have added more places, but I had to stop at 10. Here are my top 10 favorite places to eat, in no particular order. 

2416 W. State St., (414) 342-3553
fiveoclocksteakhouse.com
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Five O’ Clock Steakhouse has a very fascinating history and is a Milwaukee staple. What I love most is how their steaks are so juicy and melt right in your mouth. I love dining here with my family.  

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352 E. Stewart St., (414) 897-7367
santinoslittleitaly.com
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I absolutely enjoy Santino’s Little Italy because their humongous bocce meatballs are very appetizing and everything on the menu is super delicious. I love the fresh ingredients that they exploit. I absolutely love their tomatoes and the pizza is very fresh tasting and incredible.

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9555 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, (414) 571-9889
georgieporgies.com
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What I enjoy the most about Georgie Porgies is their Wisconsin Bier & Bacon Cheese Burger when it is cascading like a cheesy waterfall. I love the tree fort up inside too, and how it is decorated. This is one of my favorite burgers around. Don’t forget about their amazing custard, and sundaes too. 

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4651 S. 27th St., Greenfield, (414) 539-6878
taqwas.com
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Taqwa’s is easily one of my favorite restaurants. I think their homemade Touban bread which is cooked inside of a stone fire oven is deliciously toasty and flakey. Taqwa has a passion for cooking that you can tell in every dish she makes. I loved everything I have tried here. Taqwa Obaid is truly an amazing chef!

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3506 E. Layton Ave, Cudahy, (414) 231-9101
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What I really enjoy most at Mexic103 is their Birria style taco special. The special comes with onions and cilantro on top with a side of rice and refried beans. I love their shrimp tacos and ground beef tacos too. I like that their rice comes in the shape of a pyramid. This is my favorite Mexican food around. 

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Zocalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., (414) 531-5772
ilovedairyland.com
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Dairyland is one of my favorites because their burgers are nicely cooked and grilled with a juicy taste. I really enjoy their french fries because they put a special type of seasoning on them which makes them very flavorful, with a nice crisp to it. The owners and workers are very genuine and always cordial. Their venerable fashion style burgers are easily one of the best burgers in Milwaukee. 

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222 E Erie St., (414) 885-2611
chardmke.com
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Char’d is another fantastic restaurant in Milwaukee. Their bulgogi bowl and edamame is very delectable. I enjoyed every bite of the vegetables, beef and rice in the bulgogi bowl. I like how newfangled and immaculate it is inside. I also always enjoy eating my dinner with chopsticks too. 

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Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., (414) 220-8383
The Cannery, 6200 W. Mequon Rd., (262) 200-9909
stpaulfish.com
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St. Paul’s is another favorite restaurant of mine because their lobster rolls on a toasted bun are incredible and tastes like it came right out of the ocean. I love how fresh all their seafood is. They have such frosty decorations and artwork. They also have a location next to the Mequon public market. 

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700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, (414) 236-7000
thebavarianbierhaus.com
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I enjoy the Bavarian Bierhaus very much because their ginormous pretzel with bier cheese hits the spot. It is another restaurant that is a blast to hang out with a gigantic group. I love to celebrate Oktoberfest every year here. I also love trying all the German food like schnitzel. 

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2273 S. Howell Ave., (414) 885-0204
Crossroads Collective, 2238 N. Farwell Ave. 
Metcalfe’s Market, 6700 W. State St., Wauwatosa, (414) 204-1281
greateffingpasta.com
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What I enjoy the most at Egg & Flour is their fresh homemade pasta. I love the pappardelle pasta with bolognese meat sauce and parmesan cheese. The portions are great and the noodles taste so fresh. Everything I’ve tried here has been amazing. I love this place. They also have several other locations including in the Crossroads Collective, and Wauwatosa.