Harvey’s Central Grille

My wife and I come here every 4 to 6 weeks. The food, service, and ambience are great and consistent. The fireplace in winter is very comforting. We also enjoy the enclosed outdoor porch in summer.
I think their perch fish fry is the best.
The only shortcoming is that I think they are a little stingy with the Hummus portion served in their appetizer.

Had brunch at Harvey’s. The Bloody Mary and omelette were very good. The eggs Benedict was also good but a little on the bland side. The server wasn’t totally familiar with the drink or dressing offerings, so we weren’t given the same options as the table next to us. That was a bit annoying but easily remedied. Will try it again for sure

If you’re looking for a nice date night with your spouse this is the place. The bartenders and servers treat you well. Love the Pistachio-​Kalamata Tapenade as an appetizer. Another favorite is the Kung Pao Chicken Tacos. This place is known for good seafood and steak main courses. Recently had the Harvey’s Classic Hamburger and loved it. Have always enjoyed the place, people, and food.

Great food, ambiance and service! I was here 4 years ago during a business trip and made sure I came back. I can’t wait for my next trip. Thank you!

The atmosphere is great, food was good but the service was not as warm as the fireplace.
The hostess did not greet us on walking up to the host stand and waitress was distant and not very nice.
The place was packed and our cocktails and food were good so they are doing mostly everything right!

We’ve eaten here several times and have always enjoyed the food. On a nice evening be sure to sit outside in the screened in patio. My #1 choice on their menu is the pesto linguini.

Two of the three people in our group had the scallop special on a Friday evening. While it looked good at a neighboring table, the scallops were jellylike and bland. The scant ¼ cup of rice side had an overpowering weird flavor that our server said was coriander. The vegetables were barely blanched and cold. Definitely not worth $ 28.50! It was an embarrassment as we were taking a first time guest there for his birthday. The third person had an great $ 14 perch fish fry.

I/​we keep looking for flaws or weaknesses at this place. Still haven’t found any after numerous visits. Superb experience at all times.
DGD

Went here for dinner with my parents. The place looked dead but i could not understand why. The service was very good but a bit slow. The food was really good and worth the price. The outdoor seating is a lot of fun and nice!

We went here for a quick bite to eat during happy hour. Overall we felt that the experience was just «meh»
Their happy hour pricing is not as welcoming as others. Wine is about a dollar off, martinis are two dollars off.
We had the baked goat cheese and a hamburger. The burger was quite tasty, and is the reason why this review was a 3 vs something lower.
Pros — the burger is quite tasty, and they made a good martini
Cons — the service was slow and not very pleasant, and overall the food was pricey for what you get

Been going for years. Customer service is excellent. Food is amazing and never ever dissapoints! Desserts are absolutely fantastic. Love the ribs and lobsters on Wednesdays! Caesar Salad is the best ever.

We made it to Harvey’s for a large family dinner.
Pros:
— the service was very friendly considering we had such a group.
— desserts were homemade and crusts on the chocolate coffee ice cream cake and key lime were to die for!
— had a TV for sports in the bar area (a must in Milwaukee)
— drinks were stiff, in a good way!
Room for improvement:
— Drinks took a while to arrive.
— the fried appetizers could have been a bit crispier
We will be back, next time were in town!

Not bad, aside from being one of the youngest ones there!
I’ve been here a few times already– twice for a fish fry and once for a salad. The fish fry was made with walleye and I found it to be just okay. Nothing special flavor wise, but thought the avocado tartar sauce was a great idea.
On the other hand, the duck salad was great. Just a simple salad but the duck was cooked to perfection. I think I’ll be sticking with that from now on.
My rating may or may not change if the duck salad is just as good the second time around.

I have been there 6 times and have never been disappointed. The bartender, Dan, is always a pleasure and the steak entrée is fantastic. The appetizers are always right on. Try the Moscow Mule!

We had dinner at Harveys this weekend. Pros– easy reservations and plenty of parking. The place is decorated nicely– modern and clean. Our wine selection was nice and reasonably priced. Drinks came fast.
Cons– we arrived and the hostess was rude as was the woman showing up to our table. My Mother was with us and she is elderly and takes a bit longer to get «going». They were very impatient with us and made it clear we were being a burden to them. Our waitress was completely clueless. We asked her for her favorite dish and she could only spit out «this is what other people like» and then preceded to tell us what meals she had not tried because they are too expensive and Harvey’s only gives them a 50% discount. Really?
Then the worst– the food. We ordered the veal picatta. It was dry and very thin slices. I ordered the steak salad and it was awful. The meat was tough and the only vegetable in the salad was a cucumber.
This is a more of an «older» crowd restaurant so if you are looking for young, energetic and lively this would not be your place to visit.
Too many restaurants in the North Shore/​East side that offer great service and food. We won’t be back.

While looking for a place for Sunday brunch we came across this gem. Creative, delicious, reasonable price and a really nice staff.
Apparently since I first visited them they no longer do Sunday brunch according to the website. But if brunch is still on there at all it is with every penny.

The atmosphere is great. The staff was attentive and polite. The house wine was wonderful for the price. The food on the other hand left much to be desired. I ordered the sea scallops and they were rubbery. My boyfriend ordered the steak which was cooked well but had no flavor.

Great for cocktails for after work — definitely the best bar in the Mequon area. The bartender (forgetting his name right now…) is great to talk to and tell him what you do and don’t like and he will make you a cocktail that will be perfect for you.
The food after eating here a couple of times is just average. I have had steak, chicken, and brunch here (they do have a Mother’s Day brunch with champagne included). All have been decent but not amazing.
I would suggest this place for cocktails and apps after work in a nice intimate atmosphere but keep it at that.

We were there for a birthday party. The food was good — not sensational, but not disappointing either. A bit pricey — but we knew it going in. The waitor was very efficient, but a bit bewildered by the fact that we spoke another language to each other. I had to reassure him we are not talking about him.
Portions are generous, and a variety of options is considerable.

Excellent place. Food was great. Wait staff had great sense of humor. No wait for a table even for a Saturday night. I’ll be back.