Tess

Name: Tess
Address: 2499 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, US
Telephone: (414) 964-8377
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.60

New American restaurant, Bar, Eclectic restaurant, Restaurant, Seafood restaurant

Tess is a delightful New American restaurant that captures the essence of Milwaukee’s dining scene at 2499 N Bartlett Ave. With a cozy yet trendy atmosphere, it's perfect for a romantic dinner or solo exploration of eclectic flavors. Guests rave about the delicious desserts, particularly the butterscotch budino, alongside standout dishes like the Pesto Sea Bass and hearty cioppino. The accommodating staff and inviting outdoor seating add to the charm, making Tess a spot worth reserving for your next evening out. Enjoy exceptional service and comforting, fulfilling portions in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

Contact Info

Location: 2499 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Phone: (414) 964-8377
Price range: $$$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5-9 pm
Wednesday: 5-9 pm
Thursday: 5-9 pm
Friday: 5-9 pm
Saturday: 5-9 pm
Sunday: Closed

Services

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery

Great dessert

Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket

Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards

High chairs

Free of charge street parking

Food & drink

Vibe

Cioppino

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

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Reviews

First time here.
Was recommended by some friends and we were not disappointed.
Make a reservation, for 6pm and got in right away.
We were the only customers at that time, and a few other tables filled up later. The waitress (Jada)did a great job of getting us seated and settled in.
Gave us plenty of information about the menu and specials.
Got the special Pesto Sea Bass which was amazing.
Service was efficient, but we did not feel rushed.
The rest of the meal was all very good. We will be back.

First time in, Friday night for two of us for a friend’s birthday.
Everything was superb, food was so delicious, staff was very accommodating.
Friendly and helpful service from my questions over the phone before booking, to altering our reservation, to dinner service with our wonderful server Moi, to serving my carry-in cake.
Homemade bread was excellent and their tomato sauce was out of this world.
I got the cioppino he got the ravioli and we just kept raving about the sauce.
5 stars highly recommend

Food was great.
The butterscotch budino was amazing.
Also had the pork belly and it was so good.
We had the fish fry and it was quite good.
Service was a bit slow so I gave them a 4 star on that