The Original

Incomparable Cuisine
World-class Cocktails
Impeccable Hospitality
MKEs best New-American restaurant Good food. Good people. Good conversation.

Diners today are flooded with a plethora of chain restaurants that have little variation in style, and quick-service outlets with low-quality offerings. The focus on expediency and overabundance of technology distract customers from enjoying their meal and their companions company. While the meals may be “fast and easy”, customers are never truly satiated. With the closure of long-standing establi

06/20/2024

Fun new early summer menu out today. This one will be around until the beginning of August. Enjoy on the patio or beat the heat inside.

Make your reservations at

https://www.exploretock.com/theoriginalmke

06/13/2024

‼️MONDAY BRUNCH‼️

6/17 11-3 come n get it

Industry Brunch Menu

Steak Bagel
Grilled 5oz flat iron steak, melted swiss cheese, fried egg, ramp mayo, hashbrowns$26

Full of Bologna
Fried big bologna, fried onions, melted cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns in a toasted pretzel bun, $16

OG Famous Bowl
Popcorn chicken, corn, cheddar cheese, scallion, roasted garlic mashed potatoe, gravy, 1 sunny side up egg.18

Brunchwrap Supreme
Taco meat, scrambled eggs, jalapeños, nacho cheese sauce, pico de gallo, tortilla chips $18

Shrimp n Grits
Bacon, tomato, scallion, jumbo shrimp, creamy grits $20

Okonomiyaki
Japanese style pancake filled with scallion, cabbage, carrot, topped with mayo, ramp kimchi and your choice of crispy mushrooms or chicken $18

Big McSkillet
Smash patties, onion, American cheese, dill pickle, hashbrowns, 1 sunny side up egg, 100 island $16

Beef n Cheddar Benedict
Sweet ‘n tangy shredded beef, poached egg, English muffin, cheese sauce, haystack onions 18

Sides $5
Bacon
Biscuit n gravy
Browns
Sausage

06/12/2024

A $20 steak dinner??? In this economy??? That’s right available at the bar at The Original tonight and tomorrow you can get a 6oz flat iron steak, mushrooms and onions with cool ranch potato chips for just $20 with purchase of a beverage. See you soon

05/12/2024

Now that we got Mothers Day in the rear view time to focus on everyone’s favorite once a month Monday brunch service.

5/20 11-3 come n get it

Industry Brunch Menu

Steak Bagel
Grilled 5oz flat iron steak, melted swiss cheese, fried egg, ramp mayo, hashbrowns$26

Full of Bologna
Fried big bologna, fried onions, melted cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns in a toasted pretzel bun, $16

OG Famous Bowl
Popcorn chicken, corn, cheddar cheese, scallion, roasted garlic mashed potatoe, gravy, 1 sunny side up egg.18

Brunchwrap Supreme
Taco meat, scrambled eggs, jalapeños, nacho cheese sauce, pico de gallo, tortilla chips $18

Shrimp n Grits
Bacon, tomato, scallion, jumbo shrimp, creamy grits $20

Okonomiyaki
Japanese style pancake filled with scallion, cabbage, carrot, topped with mayo, ramp kimchi and your choice of crispy mushrooms or chicken $18

Big McSkillet
Smash patties, onion, American cheese, dill pickle, hashbrowns, 1 sunny side up egg, 100 island $16

Beef n Cheddar Benedict
Sweet ‘n tangy shredded beef, poached egg, English muffin, cheese sauce, haystack onions 18

Sides $5
Bacon
Biscuit n gravy
Browns
Sausage

05/06/2024

Don't miss out on this week's delectable $20 bar entree special, boasting flavorful marinated flat iron beef, fresh broccoli, and a side of fluffy white rice!

Photos from The Original's post 05/01/2024

‼️Update‼️

Ramp snacks. Tea smoked duck breast with ramp kimchi, halibut ceviche dressed in ramp chimmichurri, steak tartare with grilled ramp aioli, sweet potatoe chips.

Spring has sprung. Rampin up with our friends atFlushwithmushllc. Stay tuned for the weekend special and new menu coming out in a week or two featuring these beauties for their short season.

05/01/2024

‼️$20 bar entree special‼️
Halibut fish tacos, slaw, ginger passion fruit dressing, served with Tom yum soup and rice.
Available Wednesday and Thursday

Photos from The Original's post 04/26/2024

‼️Exciting News‼️
Looking for a way to beat the Monday blues? Start your week off on the right foot with us. Beginning May 6th The Original will be open 5-9 pm for dinner service. We will be serving our full dinner menu in addition to our $20 bar entree special.

Make your reservations at

https://www.exploretock.com/theoriginalmke

04/25/2024

Last night was alot of fun thank you to all who came out. If you missed us last night our Thursday night bar special is 12 wings/$20.

04/24/2024

Need last minute dinner plans Doug something a little different tonight

04/17/2024

‼️New dessert‼️
Miso honey panna cotta, caramel sauce, butterscotch puppy chow.

Also $20 shrimp n grits at the bar tonight.

04/10/2024

We have our April menu coming out tomorrow with lots of new apps and entrees to try. We will also have grilled ahi tunawith grits, collard greens as our $20 bar entree special

04/05/2024

The book is back! We're excited, you should be too!! Come and dive into over 100 hand crafted cocktails.

Reservations:
www.exploretock.com/theoriginalmke

04/04/2024

Lots of fun stuff appearing next Wednesday…Stay tuned

04/04/2024

‼️Next industry brunch this Monday. Sorry for the late post. Same menu as last month so if you couldn’t make up your mind…and weren’t cool enough to get both. Come get the other‼️

04/03/2024

This week's $20 bar special is a savory and creamy beef stroganoff. Get in and get it before its gone. We will also be starting half price wine (bottles and glass pours) every Wednesdays and half price cocktails on Thursdays. Entree purchase required for drink specials.

03/29/2024

Bored with the Friday Fish Fry?
Come in tonight for any one of our exquisite fish or vegetarian dishes.

Grilled Ahi Tuna, Basmati rice, jalapeño slaw, lemongrass broth, and kimchi aioli

(Pictured)Pan seared Halibut, roasted cauliflower puree, bok choy, and a pickled chili vinaigrette

Seared U10 sea scallops, risotto, and a pink peppercorn butter sauce

You know you want to!

Reservations:
Exploretock.com/theoriginalmke

03/27/2024

‼️$20 meal deal‼️
Grilled boneless pork chop, Bavarian sauerkraut, potato pancakes, apple sauce and sour cream. Available at the bar tonight and tomorrow. Come n get it

03/23/2024

Experience an explosion of flavors with every bite of our mouthwatering Soba noodle salad. With carrots, jalapeños, bell pepper, cucumbers, and Thai Basil harmoniously combined in a savory sesame soy dressing!

Reservations:
Exploretock.com/theoriginalmke

03/22/2024

Bored with the Friday Fish Fry?
Come in tonight for any one of our exquisite fish or vegetarian dishes.

Grilled Ahi Tuna, Basmati rice, jalapeño slaw, lemongrass broth, and kimchi aioli

Pan seared Halibut, roasted cauliflower puree, bok choy, and a pickled chili vinaigrette

(Pictured)Seared U10 sea scallops, risotto, and a pink peppercorn butter sauce

You know you want to!

Reservations:
Exploretock.com/theoriginalmke

03/20/2024

Picture coming tomorrow

‼️$20 entree bar special. Chicken katsu, miso sweet potato puree, rice, broccoli, tonkatsu sauce‼️

Wednesday and Thursday only. Come join.

03/15/2024

Stop down tonight for our lamb stew topped with cheddar duchess potato to kick off your St. Patrick’s day weekend.

03/13/2024

Introducing the $20 weeknight dinner at The Original. Starting this week we will be doing a rotating special available Wednesday and Thursday available only at the bar. Drink specials coming next week. Giving you more of a chance to enjoy our restaurant without breaking the bank.
‼️This weeks feature is a grilled shrimp pho‼️

Photos from The Original's post 03/11/2024

Todays the day

Photos from The Original's post 03/07/2024

Industry brunch. This Monday 11-3. You know what to do.

02/29/2024

Need last minute leap day plans? Take advantage of this extra 24 hours and come try our new menu.

Photos from The Original's post 02/22/2024

Not to early to make your Easter brunch plans folks. Chef Vinny has some special items whipped up to help you celebrate with your family and friends. $50/person includes na beverages. Hope too see you then.
Make your reservations at

https://www.exploretock.com/theoriginalmke

02/08/2024

‼️New menu RnD‼️

Ballpark flautas: house made bratwurst, fried onions fried in a corn tortilla, topped with nacho cheese and pickled jalapeños

Photos from The Original's post 02/08/2024

February 19th is our next industry brunch. Menu in comments.

12/24/2023

We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season.
With that being said we will be closed tomorrow for brunch so we can enjoy time with friends and family.

Merryhappyhanuakwanzaamas!

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Address


2498 North Bartlett Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53211

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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