Milwaukee Grill is a local restaurant, bar & grill in Janesville, WI. Independently owned and operated for over 30 years, “The Grill” has served quality food to discerning customers who enjoy fresh approaches to classic American Cuisine.
From fresh seafood, tender marinated chicken and fall-off-the-bone barbecued ribs, to a burger with more toppings than you can fit in your mouth – freshness and quality always prevail. We never take the shortcut or sacrifice quality for cost.
Our restaurant serves great salads, sandwiches and wraps. Our bar serves Wisconsin draught beers and many bottled craft beers, a good wine list, and seasonal drinks and martinis.
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Lunch & Dinner
* Please Note: We prepare our burgers and steaks “your way.” Consuming undercooked meat and eggs can increase your chance of foodborne illness.
Appetizers & Small Plates
Small plates serve appetizer sized portions for 1-2 guests. Generous plates serve appetizer sized portions for 4 or more, or may be a meal for 1-2 guests.
Artichoke Dip
$8.00 Small Plate$11.50 Generous PlateArtichoke hearts / spinach / garlic / cheese blend / crostini
Bruschetta Crostini
$8.00 Small Plate$11.50 Generous PlateBaguette crostini / goat cheese / house bruschetta / balsamic glaze
Charcuterie Board
$16.00Select meats / artisan cheeses / seasonal fruit / walnuts / antipasto olives / gourmet crackers. Please ask your server about our current selection
Chicken Strips
$8.50 Small Plate$12.00 Generous PlateWhole breast meat / hand breaded / deep fried / dipping sauce
Hummus with Olive Salad
$7.00 Small Plate$10.00 Generous PlateHummus / chopped olive salad / red bell peppers / cucumbers / tomatoes / roasted almonds / balsamic glaze / croccantini® crackers
Onion Ring Haystack
$5.50 Small Plate$7.50 Generous PlateSeasoned / lightly breaded / ranch dipping sauce
Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
$9.50 Small Plate$15.00 Generous PlateServed with crostini.
Side Salads & Soups
Caesar Salad
$6.00Greens / shredded parmesan / red onions / tomatoes / olives / house croutons / caesar dressing
House Garden Salad
$6.00Greens / tomatoes / cucumbers / red onions / shredded cheddar / chopped egg / house croutons / choice of dressing
Soup
$5 (cup) / $7 (bowl)Made daily from scratch / choice of chili, vegetable beef barley, soup of the day
Wedge Salad
$7.00Iceberg wedge / bleu cheese dressing / chopped bacon / bleu cheese crumbles / tomatoes / red onions / balsamic glaze
Entree Salads
Salads are served with freshly baked milano bread. Our salad dressings include: buttermilk ranch / french / honey mustard / thousand island / creamy bleu cheese / red wine vinaigrette / creamy sesame / caesar / vinegar & oil / cranberry vinaigrette / balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken Almond Salad
$14.50 Full Salad$12.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of SoupGreens / grilled chicken / roasted almonds / swiss / cheddar / tomatoes / black olives / honey mustard dressing
Cobb Salad
$14.50 Full Salad$12.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of SoupGreens / cheddar / chopped egg / chicken / bacon / red onions / cucumbers / tomatoes / honey mustard dressing
Mandarin Chicken Salad
$14.50 Full Salad$12.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of SoupGreens / grilled chicken / roasted almonds / mandarin oranges / celery / crunchy noodles / scallions / sesame seeds / creamy sesame dressing
Root Vegetable Salad
$12 Full Salad$10.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of SoupSpring mix / roasted beets / roasted butternut squash / red onions / wisconsin chevre / roasted almonds / balsamic vinaigrette
Steakhouse Salad*
$17.50 Full Salad$14.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of SoupGrilled sliced sirloin / onions / mushrooms / cheddar / cucumbers / tomatoes / fresh greens / red wine vinaigrette
Wisconsin Harvest Salad
$12 Full Salad$10.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of SoupGreens / sliced apples / celery / dried cranberries / bleu cheese crumbles / cheddar / spiced walnuts / cranberry vinaigrette
'Cos, 'Itos & 'Illas
Beef Barbacoa Tacos
$14.50Tender, seasoned beef / chopped onion / cilantro / green sauce / grilled flour tortillas
Butternut Squash & Black Bean Quesadilla
$12.50Butternut squash / black beans / caramelized onions / cheddar / pepper jack / goat cheese / wheat tortilla / dressed greens / pico de gallo / chipotle ranch sauce
Chicken Quesadilla
$13.00Grilled chicken / cheddar / pepperjack / flour tortilla / chipotle aioli / pico de gallo / sour cream
Fish Tacos
$16.50Grilled or blackened mahi mahi / grilled flour tortillas / shredded cabbage / tomato relish / chipotle ranch sauce / fresh lime. Sliced avocado available on request
Grilled Burrito
$13.50Braised pork or blackened chicken / cheddar / pepperjack / rice blend / flour tortilla / tomatillo and chipotle ranch sauces / sweet corn cake / black beans
Peruvian Chicken Tacos
$14.00Fried chicken / charred sweet corn / pico de gallo / cilantro cream sauce
Shrimp Tacos
$16.50Grilled or blackened shrimp / grilled flour tortillas / shredded cabbage / tomato relish / fresh lime / chipotle ranch sauce. Sliced avocado available on request
Burgers
Our burgers are USDA Choice, all natural 7 oz. ground chuck, char-grilled to order and served on a brioche bun with your choice of french fries or haystack style onion rings.
Build Your Own Burger*
$11.50Our burger is the canvas – you create the rest. Choose from: cheddar, swiss, american, pepper jack, bleu cheese, hickory smoked bacon, raw or grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, grilled bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, tomato, pickles, green olives, black olives, mayonnaise, garlic mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, bbq sauce, chipotle ranch sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, fried egg.
- For Cheese, Bacon, Fried Egg & Guacamole, add $1.50 each.
Milwaukee Burger*
$13.00Grilled onion / wisconsin cheddar / grilled rye
Western Burger*
$14.50Bacon / wisconsin cheddar / haystack style onion rings / bbq sauce / brioche bun
Bacon, Egg & Cheeseburger*
$16.00Bacon / cheddar / tomato / fried egg / garlic mayo / drizzle of hot pepper sauce / grilled ciabatta
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are served with your choice of soup, french fries, or haystack style onion rings.
BLT
$11.50Five hickory smoked bacon strips / lettuce / tomato / mayonnaise / toasted nine grain bread
Caribbean Chicken Sandwich
$14.50Blackened chicken / pepper jack / grilled pineapple / jalapeño peppers / sliced red onion / chipotle mayonnaise / caramelized brioche roll
Milwaukee Grill Reuben
$13.50Corned beef / wisconsin swiss / sauerkraut / thousand island dressing / grilled marble rye
Petit Filet with Gorgonzola Sauce and Crostini*
$29.00Char-grilled six ounce filet / gorgonzola cream sauce / fresh herbs / artisan baguette crostini
Philly Beef
$13.50Beef dip / grilled onions / mushrooms / bell peppers / melted swiss
Ranch Chicken Wrap
$13.50Hand breaded chicken strips / bacon / lettuce / tomato / red onion / cheddar / house ranch dressing / grilled flour tortilla
Spicy Chicken Wrap
$13.50Blackened chicken / bacon / cheddar / lettuce / pico de gallo / chipotle aioli / grilled flour tortilla
Turkey Avocado Ciabatta
$13.50Turkey breast / bacon / balsamic onion jam / avocado / aioli / grilled ciabatta roll
Some Favorites
Meatloaf with Pub Ale Gravy
$14.50Meatloaf / haystack style onion rings / garlic mashed potatoes / coleslaw
Asiago Chicken
$17.50Grilled chicken / asiago cream sauce / bruschetta tomatoes / scallions / garlic mashed potatoes / vegetable
Signature Fried Chicken
$14.50 Breast, Wing, Thigh & Leg$11.50 Breast & Wing$10.50 Thigh & LegChicken / choice of potato / coleslaw
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
$19.50Slow roasted half rack / choice of potato / coleslaw
Ribs & Chicken
$23 Breast & Wing$21.50 Thigh & LegHalf rack of ribs / two pieces broasted chicken / choice of potato / coleslaw
Chicken Strip Entree
$14.50Chicken breast / choice of potato / coleslaw
Fish & Seafood
Each of our seafood selections fall into categories recommended by Seafood Watch as ocean- and lake-friendly choices.
Almond Crusted Trout
$21.50Almond crusted trout fillet / garlic mashed potatoes / fresh vegetable
Wisconsin Fish Fry
$20.50 Three Piece$17.50 Two PieceServed every day. Cod fillets / tartar sauce / coleslaw / choice of potato.
Fish and Chicken
$16.00 Breast & Wing$14.50 Thigh & LegFried cod fillet / two pieces broasted chicken / choice of potato / coleslaw
Broiled Cod Fillet
$20.50 Three Piece$17.50 Two PieceCod fillets / drawn butter / choice of potato / coleslaw
Fresh Atlantic Salmon with Orange Butter
$23.50Fresh salmon fillet / orange butter / potato choice / fresh vegetable
Fresh Lake Perch
$21.50Crumb coated / pan-fried / tartar sauce / choice of potato / coleslaw. Based on availability
Pan-Fried Bluegill
$21.50Bluegill / tartar sauce / choice of potato / coleslaw
Pasta
Add grilled or blackened chicken ($5); add grilled or blackened shrimp (four: $7.50 / six: $9).
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$15.00Sage beurre blanc / chopped spiced walnuts / goat cheese
Lobster Mac & Cheese
$15.50Lobster / green onions / roasted red peppers / penne pasta / asiago cream sauce / toasted panko
Penne with Asiago Cream Sauce
$11.50Penne pasta / cream sauce / asiago / parmesan / basil / garlic / tomatoes
Steakhouse Corner
Our steaks are USDA Choice, all natural, char-grilled to order and served with a garden salad, freshly baked bread, choice of potato and a mound of haystack style onion rings. Smother Your Steak with Grilled Mushrooms, Onions, or Both! ($2)
House Sirloin*
$24.008 oz. classic dinner steak
Petit Filet*
$33.006 oz. filet / lean and tender
Rib-Eye*
$36.0014 oz. rib-eye / well marbled / full of flavor
Steak & Shrimp*
$9.00 Six Shrimp$7.50 Four ShrimpAdd-deep fried, grilled or blackened shrimp to any steak
After 9 p.m. Menu
We serve from this menu after 9:00 p.m. each evening.
* Please Note: We prepare our burgers and steaks “your way.” Consuming undercooked meat and eggs can increase your chance of foodborne illness.
Appetizers & Small Plates
Small plates serve appetizer sized portions for 1-2 guests. Generous plates serve appetizer sized portions for 4 or more, or may be a meal for 1-2 guests.
Artichoke Dip with Crostini
$8.00 Small Plate$11.50 Generous PlateArtichoke hearts, fresh spinach, garlic and a blend of cheeses. Served with crostini.
Charcuterie Board
$16.00Select meats, artisan cheeses, seasonal fruit, spiced walnuts, baguette slices and Croccantini® crackers. Please ask your server about our current selection.
Chicken Strips
$8.50 Small Plate$12.00 Generous PlateHand breaded, deep fried & served with choice of dipping sauces.
Onion Ring Haystack
$5.50 Small Plate$7.50 Generous PlateThinly sliced onions, lightly breaded, seasoned and served with dipping sauce.
Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
$9.50 Small Plate$15.00 Generous PlateServed with crostini.
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
$8.00 Small Plate$11.50 Generous PlateLightly breaded and deep fried. Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Salads
Steakhouse Salad*
$17.50Grilled sliced sirloin, onions, mushrooms, Cheddar, cucumbers and tomatoes over fresh greens. Served with red wine vinaigrette.
Cobb Salad
$14.50Fresh greens with shredded Cheddar, chopped egg, chicken, bacon, red onion, cucumber & tomatoes. Served with honey mustard dressing.
Mandarin Chicken Salad
$14.50Fresh greens with grilled chicken breast slices, roasted slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, celery, crunchy noodles, scallions and sesame seeds. Served with creamy sesame dressing.
House Garden Salad
$6.00Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, shredded cheddar, chopped egg and house made croutons with your choice of dressing.
Sandwich & Entree Selections
Butternut Squash & Black Bean Quesadilla
$12.50Roasted butternut squash, black beans and caramelized onions with cheddar, pepperjack and a sprinkle of creamy goat cheese on a grilled whole wheat tortilla. Served with lightly dressed fresh greens, Pico de Gallo and creamy chipotle dressing on the side.
BYO Burger*
$11.50Build your own! Our burger is the canvas – you create the rest. Choose from: Cheddar, Swiss, American, Pepperjack or Blue Cheeses, Crisp Bacon, Raw or Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Grilled Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Green Olives, Black Olives, Mayo, Garlic Mayo, Thousand Island Dressing, BBQ Sauce, Chipotle Ranch Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fried Egg.
- For Cheese, Bacon, Fried Egg & Guacamole, add $1.50 each.
- Served with choice of French fries or haystack-style onion rings.
Milwaukee Grill Reuben
$13.50Corned beef, Wisconsin Swiss, sauerkraut and dressing on grilled marble rye. Served with fries.
Petit Filet with Gorgonzola Sauce & Crostini*
$29.00Our take on a deconstructed steak sandwich. Char grilled six ounce filet, sliced, drizzled with Gorgonzola cream sauce and finished with fresh herbs. Served with artisan baguette crostini and French fries.
Ranch Chicken Wrap
$13.50Chicken strips, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and cheddar with our house ranch dressing on a grilled flour tortilla. Served with fries.
Shrimp Tacos
$16.50Grilled or blackened shrimp served in grilled flour tortillas with shredded cabbage, tomato relish, chipotle ranch dressing, fresh lime. Avocado available on request.
Signature Fried Chicken
$14.50 Breast, Wing, Thigh & Leg$11.50 Breast & Wing$10.50 Thigh & LegFresh chicken marinated, breaded and deep fried under pressure to lock in the flavor. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Turkey Avocado Ciabatta
$13.50Roasted turkey breast, bacon, balsamic onion jam, avocado & aioli on a grilled Ciabatta roll. Served with fries.
Wisconsin Fish Fry
$20.50 Three Piece$17.50 Two PieceWhole cod fillets, lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with coleslaw and fries.
Sunday Brunch
We serve from this menu on Sundays between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
* Please Note: We prepare our burgers, steaks and eggs “your way.” Consuming undercooked meat and eggs can increase your chance of foodborne illness.
Toasts & Cakes
Avocado Toast*
$12.00Fresh avocado blended with a bit of our house pico de gallo and served on rustic grain bread. Served with two
eggs cooked to order.Blueberry Pancakes
$9.00 Full Stack$7.00 Short StackOur Buttermilk Pancakes prepared with fresh blueberries.
Buttermilk Pancakes
$7.50 Full Stack$6.00 Short Stack (2 cakes)Three scratch-made cakes with whipped butter and warm maple syrup.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
$9.00 Full Stack$7.00 Short StackOur Buttermilk Pancakes sprinkled with chocolate chips just before flipping.
Cinnamon Streusel French Toast
$9.00Served with whipped butter & warm maple syrup.
Brunch Specialties – Breakfast
Crustless Quiche
$15.00Served with mixed greens and choice of toast. Ask your server for today’s selection.
Traditional Breakfast*
$11.50Two eggs cooked to order, choice of bacon or sausage, hash browns, choice of toast.
Spinach & Roasted Tomato Omelet
$11.00Sautéed spinach, roasted tomatoes, Parmesan & goat cheese. Served with hashbrowns and toast.
The Ultimate Omelet
$13.00Sausage, bacon, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, American cheese. Served with hashbrowns and choice of toast.
Ham & Cheese Omelet
$11.50Served with hashbrowns and toast. Choose Cheddar, Swiss, American or Cheddar/Pepperjack blend.
- Add Sautéed Onions and Bell Peppers ($1.50)
Eggs Benedict*
$11.00Grilled ham and poached eggs, with Hollandaise on a toasted English muffin. Served with hash browns.
California Benedict*
$11.00Toasted English muffin, fiesta cheese blend, roasted tomatoes, avocado, eggs cooked to order, hollandaise and a drizzle of red pepper sauce. Served with hash browns.
House Scramble
$12.00Hash brown potatoes topped with two scrambled eggs, ham, grilled mushrooms, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes and scallions. Served with choice of toast.
Chorizo Scramble
$12.00Eggs, chorizo, poblano peppers, onions, tomatoes and cilantro scrambled and served on a bed of black beans and crisp corn tortilla strips. Finished with fiesta cheese blend and scallions.
Brunch Specialties – Lunch
Petit Filet with Gorgonzola Sauce & Crostini*
$29.00Our take on a deconstructed steak sandwich. Char grilled six ounce filet, sliced, drizzled with Gorgonzola cream sauce and finished with fresh herbs. Served with artisan baguette crostini and French fries.
Cobb Salad
$14.50Fresh greens with shredded Cheddar, chopped egg, chicken, bacon, red onion, cucumber & tomatoes. Served with honey mustard dressing.
Wisconsin Harvest Salad
$12.00Fresh greens with sliced apples, celery, dried cranberries, bleu cheese, Cheddar & spiced walnuts. Served with cranberry vinaigrette.
Root Vegetable Salad
$12.00Spring mix, oven roasted beets & butternut squash, red onion, Wisconsin chevre, roasted almonds and balsamic vinaigrette.
Signature Fried Chicken
$14.50 Breast, Wing, Thigh & Leg$11.50 Breast & Wing$10.50 Thigh & LegFresh chicken marinated, breaded and deep fried under pressure to lock in the flavor. Served with potato choice and coleslaw.
Fresh Atlantic Salmon with Orange Butter
$23.50Served with choice of potato and fresh vegetable.
Lobster Mac & Cheese
$15.50Lobster, green onions, roasted red peppers and penne blended with Asiago cream sauce. Finished with toasted panko and additional Asiago.
BYO Burger*
$11.50Build your own! Our burger is the canvas – you create the rest. Choose from: Cheddar, Swiss, American, Pepperjack or Blue Cheeses, Crisp Bacon, Raw or Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Grilled Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Green Olives, Black Olives, Mayo, Garlic Mayo, Thousand Island Dressing, BBQ Sauce, Chipotle Ranch Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fried Egg.
- For Cheese, Bacon, Fried Egg & Guacamole, add $1.50 each.
- Served with choice of French fries or haystack-style onion rings.
Bacon, Egg & Cheeseburger*
$16.00With crisp bacon, cheddar, tomato, fried egg, garlic mayo & a drizzle of hot pepper sauce. Served on a grilled Ciabatta with French fries.
Turkey Avocado Ciabatta
$13.50Roasted turkey breast, bacon, balsamic onion jam, avocado & aioli on a grilled Ciabatta roll. Served with choice of French fries or haystack-style onion rings.
Shrimp Tacos
$16.50Grilled or blackened shrimp served in grilled flour tortillas with shredded cabbage, tomato relish, chipotle ranch dressing, fresh lime. Avocado available on request.
From The Bar
Korbel Champagne
$7.50By the glass.
La Marca Prosecco, DOC
$7.50By the glass.
Lavender French 75
$9.00Hendrick’s gin, fresh lemon, lavender syrup, champagne
Milwaukee Grill Bloody Mary
$5.50Made with our house mix.
Mimosa
$7.50Orange juice blended with your choice of Champagne or Prosecco.
Tickle Me Pink
$7.50Pomegranate juice and fresh lime with your choice of Champagne or Prosecco. By the glass.
Gluten-Free
The following items are prepared with gluten-free ingredients. Please note that any food served in this restaurant is prepared in a kitchen that uses flour and nuts. We cannot guarantee the absence of gluten or nut contamination.
Gluten-free salad dressing choices include: Buttermilk Ranch, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard and Red Wine Vinaigrette.
Gluten-free side choices include: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Baked Potato, or Hash Browns.
* Please Note: We prepare our burgers and steaks “your way.” Consuming undercooked meat and eggs can increase your chance of foodborne illness.
Options for Gluten-Sensitive Guests
Artichoke Spinach Dip with Celery Sticks & Cukes
$9.00 Small Plate$12.50 Generous PlateArtichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, and a blend of cheeses
Asiago Chicken
$17.50Grilled chicken breast topped with Asiago cream sauce, bruschetta tomatoes and scallions. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and a fresh vegetable.
Broiled Cod
$20.50 Three Piece$17.50 Two PieceFillets seasoned with paprika and broiled. Served with drawn butter, Gluten Free side choice and Cole slaw.
California Burger*
$15.00(Deconstructed, no bun) – lean ground beef patty, pepper jack cheese, house prepared guacamole. Served with kettle chips or a cup of chili.
Chicken Quesadillas
$14.50Chicken breast with cheddar & pepper jack cheeses on grilled corn tortillas. Served with fresh Pico de Gallo and sour cream
Cobb Salad
$14.50 Full Salad$12.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of ChiliFresh greens, cheddar, chopped egg, chicken, bacon, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, honey mustard dressing
Fresh Atlantic Salmon with Orange Butter
$23.50Served with choice of potato and fresh vegetable.
Fusilli with Asiago Cream Sauce
$15.00A light cream sauce made with basil, garlic, Asiago and parmesan cheeses, fresh tomatoes and tossed with Gluten Free pasta.
- Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken ($5.00)
- Add Four Grilled or Blackened Shrimp ($7.50)
- Add Six Grilled or Blackened Shrimp ($9.00)
Harvest Salad
$12.00 Full Salad$10.50 Half Salad w/ Cup of ChiliFresh greens with sliced apples, celery, dried cranberries, bleu cheese, cheddar cheese and spiced walnuts.
Served with cranberry vinaigrette.Our Chili
$5.00 Cup$7.00 BowlGround beef, celery, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoning.
Ask for it without crackers.Shrimp Tacos
$18.00Grilled or blackened shrimp served in grilled corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, fresh avocado & lime and sour cream.
Side Salad
$6.00Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, shredded cheddar & chopped egg
Top Sirloin*
$24.008 oz. USDA choice sirloin, grilled to order. Served with Gluten Free side salad and Gluten Free side choice.