Chef opening smoker with meats cooking inside at barbecue station

MOTOR Restaurant

Bold New Menu Items

Try our bold new creations like Hoss’ Pastrami Sandwich

Fried chicken tenders with fries, lemon wedges, cornbread, and dipping sauce

It’s a Wisconsin Tradition!

Friday Fish Fry

Enjoy our made-from-scratch, beer-battered, golden fried cod served fresh all-day, every Friday.

Three colorful cocktails in glasses with straws and citrus garnishes on table

Clock Out, Drink Up

Sip, Savor, and Unwind!

Join us for Happy Hour Sunday - Wednesday 3-6 p.m.

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Reserve Your Table at MOTOR

Enjoy chef-inspired dishes, craft cocktails, and our riverfront patio. Book your table today and experience MOTOR at its finest.

Full Menu

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FIRE-UPS & STARTERS

Jumbo Pretzel Snack Board - $16
MKE Pretzel Company Pretzel, Summer Sausage, Smoked Olives, Smoked Gouda, Grandma’s Pickles, Beer Cheese Mustard Dip, Dill Pickle Dip, Hot Honey

Smoked Jumbo Chicken Wings - $15
Cherrywood Smoked Wings, Celery, Blue Cheese Dressing
Choice of Wing Sauce: Chopper / Buffalo / Dry Rub

“Big Twin” Nachos - $14
Corn Tortilla Chips, Shredded Cheddar & Mozzarella, Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce, ”Chopper” BBQ Sauce, Jalapeño & Biquinho Peppers, Avocado Crema, Black Bean & Corn Salsa, Cilantro
- Add Grilled BBQ Chicken or Pulled Pork +$8
- Add Chopped Brisket: +$10

House Breaded Cheese Curds - $14
Clock Shadow Creamery Cheese Curds, Panko, Smoked Vidalia Onion Sauce

Fried Green Tomatoes - $14
Cornmeal Crusted Buttermilk Marinated Green Tomatoes, Pepper & Herb Salad, Remoulade


GARDEN & KETTLE

Add (5) Grilled BBQ Shrimp - $9
Add Grilled or Crispy Chicken Thigh - $8

Chicken Strawberry A.G.G. - $21
Grilled BBQ Chicken Thigh, Feta, Romaine, Spinach, Strawberry, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Sliced Almond, Avocado – Honey Green Goddess Dressing

Smoked Mozzarella Caprese Salad - $17
House Smoked Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Red Watercress, Puffed Buckwheat, Micro Basil, BBQ Balsamic Drizzle, Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Smoked Maldon Sea Salt

Street Cannon Caesar - $14
Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Crispy Bacon Crumbles, Grilled Baguette Crouton, Smoked Garlic Caesar Dressing

Roadhouse Beef Chili - $9
Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Crisp, Sour Cream, Scallions

Tomato Basil Soup - $9
Smoked Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Cream, Parmesan Crouton


HAND-HELDS

Served with Fries & Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickle

BBQ Shrimp Po’Boy - $21
¹⁄3 lb BBQ Grilled Shrimp, Lettuce, Tomato, Remoulade, Toasted Baguette

Hoss’ Pastrami Sandwich - $19
Hickory Smoked Pastrami, MOTOR Cole Slaw, Swiss Cheese, ADV Sauce, Toasted Marble Rye Bread - Make it Vegetarian With Our Smoked Plant Based “Brisket”

Hometown Stuffed Brat - $17
Cherrywood Smoked G. Groppi’s Beer & Cheese Curd Bratwurst, Smoky-Mustard, Pickled Sweet Vidalia Onion, Toasted Hoagie Roll

Chopped Brisket Sandwich - $17
Hickory Smoked Brisket, Crispy Onion, Buttered Brioche Bun

The MOTOR Burger - $17
Hand Packed Angus Beef, Cheddar & American Cheese, House-Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, ADV Sauce, Buttered Brioche Bun

Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $16
Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickles, Smoked Vidalia Onion Sauce, Brioche Bun
- Make It Grilled At No Additional Cost

Tri-Glide Griddled Cheese - $15
Cheddar, American, Smoked Gouda, Tomato, Texas Toast, Cheddar Cheese Crust, 4oz cup of Tomato Basil Soup
- Add House-Made Thick Bacon +$6

Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich - $15
Cherrywood & Hickory Smoked Pork, Chopper Sauce, Rumble Slaw, Buttered Brioche Bun


ROADHOUSE BARBEQUE

Roadhouse BBQ Platter - $34
Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, 1/4 Rack Ribs, G. Groppi’s Smoked Beer & Cheese Curd Bratwurst, Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit, Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickles, Rumble Cole Slaw, French Fries


SMOKED À LA CARTE

Half-Rack Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs - $22

½ Pound Flame Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers - $22

18-Hour Hickory Brisket
Sliced - $20
Chopped - $18

14-Hour Cherrywood & Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork - $17

½ Pound Grilled BBQ Chicken Thigh - $17

G. Groppi’s Beer & Cheese Curd Bratwurst - $15


THE SAUCES
Classic Sauce - Traditional BBQ
The Chopper - Cranberry BBQ Sauce
The Hog - Habanero Peach Sauce
The Gold Digger - Milwaukee Gold Sauce



SHAREABLE SIDES

MOTOR Mac-N-Cheese - $9
Smoked Gouda & Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Panko Crust

MKE Iron Skillet Cornbread - $8
Honey Butter & Hot Honey

Steel Horse Cowboy Beans - $6
Smokey BBQ Three Bean Blend, Jalapeño

Rumble Cole Slaw - $6
Creamy & Tangy Cabbage Slaw



SWEETS

The Ironhead Cookie Sundae - $14
Shareable Cast Iron Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Vanilla Gelato, Chocolate Shavings

Peach & Raspberry Cobbler - $12
Cast Iron Baked Spiced Raspberry & Fire Roasted Peaches, Almond Shortbread Topping, Vanilla Gelato, Bourbon Caramel Drizzle

Buttermilk Banana Pudding - $9
Banana, Buttermilk Pudding, Vanilla Wafers, Fresh Banana, Whipped Cream, Banana Crunch

MOTOR Restaurant offers up genuine hospitality along with an award-winning restaurant menu loaded with scratch-made favorites like our Friday Fish Fry and smoked meats, a complete bar menu with specialty cocktails, beer and wine PLUS a fun kids menu, Milwaukee’s best Happy Hour, iconic décor, and the best patio in Milwaukee.