Jessica Z.
Milwaukee, WI
3/25/2010 Based on a single experience there last Tuesday for the mussel special, I loved this place.
For $8, you get about a dozen good-sized (not the New Zealand green-lipped variety, ugh) shellfish in either a good, if a bit under-seasoned poblano cream sauce or a shallot-Champagne broth. Also comes with a basket of Sciortino's Italian sesame-seed crust bread.
LOVED the salad: greens with shaved fennel, radishes in a pepita-orange vinaigrette. The small ($5) was enough to share for a starter. We got the Parmesan truffle fries as well - it seemed like kind of a small portion for $8, but they were rich and any more would have been kind of dumb. Plus, cans of PBR for $2.50 in case the slightly pricey wine list (no bottles under $20) were appreciated.
The decor is ramshackle - rummage sale framed mirrors and flat brown paint on all the woodwork - could use some lightening up. I also though it was weird that there wasn't a swinging door into the kitchen - just a regular door with a doorknob that the servers had to open & close with their hands while holding a tray of food. Our server was great, though, and the owners were happy to have us there. Will be back for the burger & specials.
Kyle K.
Milwaukee, WI
6/22/2010 I seem to be on some sort of a roll when it comes to finding restaurants that immediately force me to edit my top 10 list. Triskele's was immediately placed near the top of that list. For starters, I ordered the Grilled Summer Sausage and Cheese Curds, which were outstanding. Anyone who has something on their menu that causes the diner to say "How did I not think of this? It seems so obvious!" already has to be doing something right. For dinner I had the Hanger Steak, which was served with goat cheese au gratin potatoes. The steak was wonderful, but the potatoes blew me away and are probably the craving haunting my dreams right now. I will certainly be back regularly.
Kristy K.
Milwaukee, WI
7/8/2009 I have been to Triskele's on several occasions, and I've always left happy. This is a place we come for dinner or just appetizers and a drink. Bryan the bartender has always been friendly and makes a great brandy old fashion sweet. The menu changes frequently and there is always something new to try when ever we come in. Some of our favorites include the burger topped with goat cheese, braised short ribs, macaroni & cheese, mussels, and the Cajun frog legs.
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