Ardent

Ardent is second to none - from atmosphere, to service, to food it is truly the best of the best. We come from Chicago to visit the team at Ardent because there is nothing like it. This would without a doubt be a Michelin Starred experience if Michelin was in MKE. So thank you, once again for experience that is second to none with all the memories made. Would also like to add their accommodations for allergies is incredible!

An experience for sure! The food was wonderful. I took the lead from other reviews and ordered the beverage pairings. I was absolutely impressed with how they highlighted the food and the food highlighted them. The 12 course meal started light and was a great introduction to the earthy flavors to come. The desserts appropriately finished the meal and had my taste buds singing for more. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the team did a great job answering our questions, and did a wonderful job with service.

Amazing dining experience with the tasting menu. Small and cozy with an amazing staff. They accommodated gluten and dairy allergies amazingly still got amazing bread for the caviar and carrot cake bite with vegan frosting. Mocktails were amazing too! A+Dine in: Yes

Ardent is an experience unlike any other. Dinner was 12 courses and each one was so creative. I tried things I've never had before and things prepared in ways I've never even imagined. The service was impeccable, the drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere was cool. It's definitely a special occasion dinner, but worth every penny.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Ardent. It's an intimate space that feels like you're in some sort of underground club you only hear about by word of mouth. The food makes it feel like we should be in some kind of black tie affair, but it's still a cool space. The service is out of this world! The whole service is a carefully choreographed affair and it is just so impressive to experience. I think we interacted with every staff member in the place which was really cool. But guys, the FOOD! The menu is seasonal, which I love. There were a couple things on the menu that I had never tried and wasn't quite sure about, but everything was just outrageously delicious. The wine pairing beautifully complemented every course, as well. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting if you have the opportunity.

Simply an amazing meal.. we were visiting from NYC and have eaten at some of the best restaurants. This was way up there as one of the best! The 9 course tasting menu also comes with snacks, extra dessert bites and even a baked good to take home for breakfast the next day we we're stuffed!. Every aspect of the meal, from the homemade pottery for each dish, the linens handmade by the owner's mother, the story behind each beverage pairing, the fact that everything was locally sourced from the family farm, the thoughtful, friendly and attentive staff. Every dish was absolutely exquisite. My favorites were the croissant with muenster cheese and the mussels with green garlic. My husband's favorites were the crab celeriac custard and the French fries with ice cream dessert! We were sad to leave but excited to tell everyone back home to come to Milwaukee and eat here. Thank you for an amazing dining experience!

Ardent is by far the most luxurious, decadent and creative meal we've had so far in Milwaukee. Chef Justin and his staff live up to hype of executing seasonal, locally sourced dishes that combine art, finesse, and flavor. Each course is thoughtfully paired with wine or beer meant to truly complement and not overpower. The croissant is not to be missed, nor the beef sourced from Chef Justin's own family farm. The staff is highly attentive and share in all duties from refilling water Chef Justin was at our table numerous times to putting out dishes and explaining each taste. It was a decadent taste of what's best in Milwaukee and Wisconsin! Worth the expense and well worth the trip!

My first time at Ardent, and it did not disappoint! I’m currently unable to eat anything raw, or any foods that contain dairy or soy. Not only was Ardent able to modify their menu to accommodate my needs, but the food was delicious! Dietary restrictions: When you book your reservation, make sure to include any dietary restrictions that you have.

Cozy atmosphere, attentive but friendly service and the food! Every course was flavorful and beautifully presented. It is a set tasting menu; can be paired with wine if you choose. It was the best dining experience we have had in a while! Fantastic!

If I could give this 4.5 I would. I like that they utilize local food. I found that the flavors definitely were unique to milwaukee taste, but some of the dishes were lacking. They did well with the wine pairings. Customer service was on point and I appreciated the intimate, personalized dining experience. I would recommend this to someone who is looking for a high end food experience