Barnacle Bud’s is hidden among old warehouses and grain elevators and is filled with nautical charm. The main draw is a large wooden deck overlooking the Kinnickinnic River. The small menu sticks to sandwiches, salads, a few entrées, jumbo crab cakes, good soups and seafood pastas. The menu offers casual fare—mainly sandwiches and a few seafood baskets. The Friday fish fry features catfish, smelt, cod and grouper. Indoors, you will find a table with all of the fixings for a customized, do-it-yourself Bloody Mary. This is one of Milwaukee’s best summer spots.
Milwaukee Burger Week 2019 Participant
Featured Burger: Barnacle Bud’s Brisket Burger | Choice angus burger brisket patty topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce and beer-battered onion rings.
