ARIA – The Restaurant at Saint Kate

Wow! We went on a whim and stopped by ARIA for breakfast with my husband’s family. We ordered plain french toasts, shrimp and grits, and chicken & waffles. Nita was our lovely server. The Creole shrimp and grits were rich, comforting, and full of bold flavor. Tender shrimp sat atop a bed of creamy, perfectly cooked grits, topped with sauteed onions and tomatoes that added a savory depth. The cherry tomatoes were cooked just right—bursting with sweetness and adding a fresh contrast. Everything was brought together with a silky sauce that tasted like a buttery chicken broth, giving the dish a warm, hearty finish. It was the kind of meal that hits every note—savory, slightly sweet, and satisfyingly indulgent. I tried my husband’s chicken and waffles. chicken and waffles hit all the right notes—crispy, juicy, and indulgent. The chicken was golden and crunchy on the outside, yet tender and well-seasoned inside, with just the right amount of spice. The waffle was soft and fluffy with a slight crisp on the edges, making it the perfect base. A drizzle of syrup tied it all together with a sweet-savory balance that’s hard to beat. It’s classic comfort food done right, and definitely worth coming back for. Overall, great experience.

Some of the menu items were on the high priced side, but there were reasonable options. There were a few gluten free options and the chocolate mousse dessert was delicious!

I've been at this restaurant several times, but last week when I was there, we had a waitress named Nicole. I ordered a steak medium rare and it came back well done. I was just going to eat it because I didn't feel like complaining, but Nicole came over to see how our dinners , and she immediately saw that the steak was not properly cooked. She put a new order into the kitchen for the steak, and she did not charge us for the steak which was 39. Nicole gave us excellent service. I've always had a good experience at this restaurant and the food is delicious and it's a very pleasant place to have dinner.

We had a reservation for 5:30 and were sat immediately by the enthusiastic host. We ordered the salmon potato pancake which was amazing and gone within 2 minutes as well as the scallops and the sea bass entrees. They were both amazing and we were extremely pleased with the quality and portions. The service was great, attentive but not overbearing and the atmosphere was relaxing. My only note is the mock gin and tonic tasted like bitter lemonade but it was still good and I finished it. The aperol mocktail would be a good choice for anyone wanting a drink that tastes closer to the original.

Our waitress, Ashley, is amazing! She was very attentive, patient, kind and fun! The host and all of the staff we encountered were also great with positive and upbeat demeanor. The ambiance was lovely. There was even a guitarist.

Your next date night in Milwaukee @saintkatearts Downtown Milwaukee Had the best staycation in the beautiful Saint Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee right across the Milwaukee Ballet! Link In bio for booking deets Their amazing restaurant ARIA gives you the best date night vibes, even a great celebration or Friday night dinner spot. Because #treatyourself . There's live music every day and 6 galleries open till 12am for you to roam around. Expect an art-filled delicious evening Started with the: Honey butter cranberry cheese & housemade bread Chicken dumpling soup Burrata Mains: Pan seared duck breast Long bone Short rib pastrami Bone marrow They have daily specials as well, that day it was a Friday Fish Fry which they are famous for. Also a sweet potato gnocchi

Top tier service at a great price. The place was almost packed and I still got great service. Staff was very professional and hardworking. These guys run a tight ship. Chicken and Waffles was scrumptious. I had the eggs scrabled and had no complaints. Ruben at the Bar was such a warm host and service provider. He took care of me and everyone who came to the bar swiftly. Hanna was a delightful host and very helpful to me. Oh and the view. Wow. Its one of those things u have to really come back again to really appreciate. I got the opportunity to Dj and eat here for brunch and I love it. Ill be back Great job

A friend and I met at Giggly for some after work drinks and to catch up. The bar was relatively easy to find and we were there shortly after they opened so it wasn't very busy. There is a bar area (Giggly) and a dining area (Aria), and we ended up being seated in the dining area, which for just drinks I think was a little confusing, but I didn't see a bartender at the bar. Our waitress was at our table shortly after we sat down and got us some bread and butter and our drinks. We enjoyed our drinks and got a cheese and charcuterie platter, which was good, but a little pricey. I would like our server to have explained what each meat and cheese was when dropping it off at the table, but still enjoyed the platter. The bread and butter was all delicious, the honey butter was my favorite. The bar and restaurant has great views of the nearby streets and parks and is a great place for a date night or drinks with friends. I would like to try sitting in the bar area next time and try some other drinks and food!