Morel

Jaclyn Millonzi

a month ago

I’ve been coming to this place since it opened periodically and was so happy to be able to quickly stop in recently. Lamb carpaccio is bomb! Like I almost ordered two. Butter salad also bomb. Waiting for the rest. Will touch base later if I don’t die and go to heaven from how great the food is.

Rick Lupert

3 months ago

We had one night in Milwaukee and wanted the best it had to offer for dinner with suitable options for my vegetarian preference...Morel seemed to suit the bill, and we were generally happy with our experience. They were excited we were there, and our server (or maybe it was the host) confirmed we had stumbled into the "best restaurant in Milwaukee." Okay! The cocktail menu was adventurous, and the Rickety Skeleton I ordered (that's a cocktail name...no actual bones were brought to the table) was truly delicious and did the job of making me very happy. I'm a sucker for mezcal or anything smoky, and this lived up to my Southern California standards for such a creation. The service was outstanding and super friendly. The atmosphere was great too...We might have been able to get a table if we walked in, but the place was almost full (so lively vibe), and glad we had a reservation. The food was good. Overall, I thought almost everything we got was a bit oversalted, which distracted me from what might have been the unique flavors of the dishes. We shared Mushroom Fricassee - might as well get a restaurant name-sake dish. It looked beautiful, but the mushrooms were a bit too salty. The Ricotta Gnudi was gorgeous and tasted good, especially with the pea mint broth it rested on...but this also felt a little salt-heavy. We also shared bread service, which may have been my favorite part of what we got...several different house-made breads with, very salty butter. I love a good salted butter, but even this seemed like a little too much. I'm not against salt, but it just felt like it killed what could have been truly elevated flavors in these dishes. We closed with Almond Goat Cheese Cheesecake...I mean, how could we not...this was perfect. We appreciated a lot about Morel and are glad we went, but wish the dishes we got were a little less salt-heavy.

Lana Shay

4 months ago

I genuinely didn’t think it was possible to have a favorite charcuterie board after trying so many over the years, but Morel changed that completely. It certainly helped that our server approach the table and realize that we didn’t like blue cheese and literally turned around to switch it out before he put the magnificent spread on the table; without pork, mind you. Every element felt intentional, balanced, fresh, and unforgettable. Our server Carson elevated the entire experience to another level. He has the kind of personality and hospitality skill that should honestly be studied. Whether that means opening his own restaurant someday or training the next generation of servers, his ability to make guests feel welcomed, understood, and taken care of is rare. Morel absolutely earned a permanent spot on our favorites list.

Maura

6 months ago

Morel is a gem! We never have any complaints. You can sit at the bar and sample small plates or sit at a table and taste your way down the menu. You will not be disappointed! We enjoyed the truffle fettuccini special and the pork belly starter followed by the duck breast and the hangar steak, delicious! We were celebrating a birthday and they graciously gifted us glasses of Prosecco. We will absolutely be back soon!

Alex Graber

9 months ago

Morel truly exceeded expectations! I don’t know how it has been on my list for so long. Everything from the personable service, uniquely special ambience at the chef’s counter, and thoughtful menu was wonderful. If you are into a more savory garden cocktail, the Shiso-Crazy is so delicious and well balanced. The lamb carpaccio was exquisite and is not something I would typically order. I am so glad that I tried it. The pork shoulder was extremely tender and the mustard jus complimented it well. The Hangar Steak had a delicious blue cheese butter that provided just the right amount of richness and salt. The charcuterie was good, just not overly exciting…definitely branch out and go for the carpaccio! This is a special place, and if you have a special occasion, the Chef’s table is a very cool experience. It’s like watching a performance and a well oiled machine. Definitely one of the better fine dining options in Milwaukee!