Chef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue. Based on 454 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1547 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 276-9608
Website: http://www.sanfordrestaurant.com/
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Hours
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Kristian Perez
We did the surprise tasting menu and it was excellent. The dishes were unique and full of flavor. The proteins were cooked to perfection. The scallop was awesome it melted in your mouth and the braised pistachios it came with were really interesting. I thought the portions were great and myself and the other guests in my party were very full at the end of dinner. Beverage pairing was really nice too. Service was excellent.
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Emily Anderson
I have been wanting to try this place for a while…it finally happened! We celebrated our Anniversary last month and Sanford did not disappoint. We had an earlier reservation on a Tuesday.
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Amy S
We had a lovely time celebrating our anniversary at Sanford. We enjoy the 7 course tasting menu (shh… It’s a surprise!). Our waitstaff did a fantastic job explaining what the food was, how it was prepped, and where it came from, which made the experience that much more interesting.
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Bryan Anderson
The staff at Sanford provided one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. From the warm welcome by the valet to the chocolates at the end of the meal, everything was fabulous! Four of us went to dinner and we all ordered differently so we could try different dishes. Needless to say, we were all happy with our decisions and only shared a little because it was all so good.
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Alex Francis
Dining at Sanford is truly a memorable experience. The staff makes provides individualized attention making you feel like the only table at the restaurant. The food is exceptionally crafter by an award winning chef and beautifully presented. Try the Scallops and wine pairing with your meal!
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Maia Heineck
Small, intimate restaurant that is focused on quality service and an exquisite tasting menu. We did the 4 course menu because we could choose each course rather than the surprise 7 course tasting menu. It’s expensive but totally worth the money to experience the unique blends of seasonal food.
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Lizz Tsosie
Amazing food. Probably one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. You don’t need to drive down to Chicago to experience a high end restaurant. Sanford is definitely worth visiting at least once! I don’t have the same palate as my husband, who definitely got more out of the experience than I did. I still appreciate finer foods & would recommend to those who do too!
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Dennis Anderson
Wow! First time dining here and it was perfect for my sweethearts birthday dinner. The service was exceptional, the food was amazing and the specialty drinks unique and delicious. They do have a larger selection of wine and drinks. I highly recommend this experience. Be willing and able to pay for that experience. It’s worth every dollar and I can’t wait to go again.
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K H
This was so worth it! When you book at restaurants like these, it’s often a question of whether it will live up to the hype. I can assure you, Sanford went above and beyond. From the service (shout out, Ralph!!) to the food, to the exceptional wine pairings that Ralph created for us, it was a lovely experience. Know that it’s expensive. But you get more than a good dinner – it’s an entire experience, curated by the excellent staff at Sanford. We had some of the best dishes (even ordered seconds of several) any of us had ever had. This is most certainly a special-occasion/celebratory kind of place, but also just a great place if you’re feeling splurgy for some fantastic food. Presentation was top-notch, also. If I’m ever in town again, this will be on my list.
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Jesse David Amos
Unbelievable experience. Met the chef on accident walking in from the grocery store from buying bananas. Just was great. The back story to the whole place and even the new chef from the old chef. I felt fine dinned and pampered. I came in from work. They made me feel right at home. Definitely a fancy place, no matter what your dressed in they will treat you like royalty.
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