SANFORD RESTAURANT - Milwaukee

We chose this restaurant for what we heard was great food, did not expect the complete 5* level of service. Start to finish this was a great dining experience. We had 3 people in our group and each got something different at each course so we could try a little of everything. Portions were perfect and every detail thoughtful. Would go here again for sure

A bit pretentious and somewhat like the Clark bar in the swimming pool atmosphere, Sanford was overstaffed and underwhelming. Dishes were picture perfect and a bit disappointing however haute cuisine isn’t always about taste and portion size, moreover it’s more artistic and bias toward pleasing the eye than the taste buds. Best dish: Scallops were far the best dish. Small but very delicious. Most disappointing: macadamia nut tart. Dough was gooey and the nuts were a challenge to eat. Crushed or chopped nuts should have been used. Service was good. I was the only diner for my entire meal in the restaurant until one more couple joined 3/4 through my meal. Wines were decent, about what I expected coming from Seattle restaurant scene. Milwaukee certainly has better pricing than the PNW. Over all is fair. Food was a bit dated for Innovation and creativity, service was satisfactory. Would be a nice place to stop by for a drink and Hors d’oeuvres outside in a summers evening if they offered a more relaxed fair.

5 star through and through. Consistently excellent.

The best restaurant in town, and my personal favorite, Sanford is easily on par with Michelin starred restaurants I've been lucky enough to experience during my foreign and domestic travels. I highly recommend the surprise tasting menu.

Went for special occasion dinner. Spectacular food, great staff, couldn't get better