Tess

2499 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee - 53211
186 reviews
New American American
(414) 964-8377

Great food. Great service! Beautiful outdoor patio.

We recently re-visited Tess after several years, and already have our next date planned. We love the selections, prefering less options so the chef can concentrate on creating incredible dishes, great pricing. Server was engaged, helpful and kind. Someone popped over to check-in so we were able to tell her how impressed and satisfied we were with our overall experience. The patio looks great too. Your restaurant is cute, quaint, delicious. Small and local. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Best alfresco dining on the east side. Wonderful service, consistently great food.

Wonderful service. Small and cozy restaurant. Food was fine, nothing too special. Not worth coming back.

Our go to place for special events, out of town guests, birthdays, etc. Friendly staff, very good food, small menu But --- Nice selections and very good preparation. And we prefer the mid week, early time, before any crowd that may arrive.

Definitely A hidden spot on the east side. The cioppino was out of this world! Mussels were super fresh, sauces were absolutely delish. We also shared a well put together Mediterranean salad with a citrus vinaigrette. Not to mention the flourless chocolate cake and butterscotch pudding was the highlight of my day. 10/10 would recommend especially those with gluten allergies the waitress and cook was super accommodating! they also have a very good wine list!

Quaint neighborhood place. Went specifically for the perch fry. Was not too busy early on a Friday. Service was fantastic. The perch itself was lightly but perfectly breaded. Came with pre-buttered rye bread, sweet potato fries, an asian flavored coleslaw, tartar sauce and spicy ketchup. I thought the sesame and soy flavored coleslaw was a bit over powering compared to the mild flavored perch and fries. Wine options by the glass were limited. The place is definitely more restaurant than bar.

A very nice family restaurant, great service and tasty foods. Been there a few times, always enjoyed my experience

Nice spot! Very quaint with a small cozy atmosphere. Definitely seems like they have their regulars. Semi-rotating menu so should always be on the fresher side. Duck was stellar - wouldn't bother getting the parfait as it wasn't anything special.

The steak here was oddly tough and gritty in texture. Not much flavor on the steak or its included sides.The ravioli was good, and our server was pleasant.