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 Daily Happy Hour from 2–5 PM.

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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

Loaded nachos, salads, and appetizers served at Motor Restaurant

FIRE-UPS & STARTERS

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

Jumbo Pretzel - $8
MKE Pretzel Company Pretzel, Beer Cheese Mustard Dip


GARDEN & KETTLE

Spiced Apple, Cheddar & Walnut Salad - $17
Baby Greens & Romaine, Roasted Spiced Apples, Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette, Crumbled 1 Year Cheddar & Spiced Walnut Shortbread

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

MOTOR Garden Salad - $10
Spring Greens & Romaine Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion. Choice of Dressing

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

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

Salad add-ons: Grilled BBQ Shrimp +$9 · Grilled or Crispy Chicken Thigh +$8


HAND-HELDS

Served with Fries & Grandma’s Refrigerator Pickles

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”

Smokehouse Tacos (3) - $18
Choice of Chicken, Brisket or Shrimp. Corn Tortilla, Chipotle Mayo, Jicama Slaw, Watermelon Radish. Served With House Made Chips & Salsa

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

Burger of the Month*
Ask About Our Featured Burger of the Month!


POTATO, POTATO, POTATO

Loaded Potato with Brisket - $19
Chopped Brisket, Shredded Cheese, Butter, Sour Cream, French Fried Onions

Loaded Potato with Pulled Pork - $16
Pulled Pork, Shredded Cheese, Butter, Sour Cream, French Fried Onions

Loaded Potato - $12
Shredded Cheese, Butter, Sour Cream, Green Onion, Bacon Crumble


SIGNATURE BBQ PLATTERS

Surf & Turf Platter - $29
Sliced Brisket & Grilled BBQ Shrimp, Fries, Rumble Slaw, Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit

Roadhouse Barbeque Platter - $26
BBQ Dry Rubbed Chicken, 18 hr Hickory Smoked Brisket, 16 hr Hickory & Cherrywood Smoked Pulled Pork, Grandma’s Pickles, Fries, Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit, Jicama Slaw



SIDECARS

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

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

Rumble Slaw - $6
Creamy & Tangy Jicama Cabbage Slaw



SWEETS

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

Bourbon Spiced Apple Cobbler - $12
Bourbon Braised Spiced Roasted Apples, Walnut Crumble, Vanilla Gelato, Bourbon Caramel Sauce

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

Vanilla Gelato Sundae - $6
Vanilla Bean Gelato, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Syrup


FISH FRY FRIDAY

MKE Fish Fry - MKT
3 Pieces of Beer-Battered & Golden-Fried Cod, French Fries, House Jicama Slaw, Cornbread Muffin, Tartar Sauce


THE SAUCES

Classic
Traditional BBQ

Hog
Habanero Peach Sauce

Chopper
Cranberry BBQ Sauce

Gold Digger
Milwaukee Gold Sauce

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.