Wauwatosa's dining scene has evolved dramatically over the recent years, exploding with new options from the string of North Avenue eateries on the east to the options at the Mayfair Collection on the west and right down in the heart of the Village itself.

Here is an updated account of what this near-western suburb brings to the dining table. While this list doesn't cover every last eatery, it includes the newcomers as well as several perennial favorites.

Please call ahead to make sure restaurants are open during the coronavirus outbreak and for details on patio dining, reservations and the like. You can also learn more here.

ABV Social

11200 W. Burleigh St., (414) 837-6290

abvsocial.com

ABV Social is an open, vibrant eatery focused on beer, bar food and sports. There's a game room and, in season, outdoor seating, too.

Alioto's

3041 N. Mayfair Rd., (414) 476-6900

aliotos.net

This family-owned American / Italian restaurant has been in its Wauwatosa location for more than 50 years. The Friday night fish fry is popular, but the entrée selections give it the feel of a chophouse.

Balistreri's Italian Restaurant

812 N. 68th St., (414) 475-1414

balistreris.com

Balistreri's is a local legend and its 'Tosa location is family-friendly with great, thin-crust pizza, cheese bread or spaghetti and meatballs. The other, larger location is just around the corner on 65th Street and Bluemound Road.

BB's on North

7237 W North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 810-0252

bbspizzabar.com

Located in the former Irie Zulu space, BB's offers a seasonal menu of pizza and globally-inspired modern American appetizers and entrees.

BelAir Cantina

6817 W. North Ave., (414) 988-8533

belaircantina.com

With a large bar and a welcoming fountain patio – to say nothing of $2 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays – this BelAir location proved popular from the day it opened. The vibe is great, but BelAir doesn't take reservations, so on $2 nights and weekends, you might plan to have a margarita at the bar while you wait for your table.

Blue’s Egg

317 N. 76th St., (414) 299-3180

bluesegg.com

Blue’s Egg is one of the top brunch spots in Milwaukee. The menu features a blend of modern American items combined with old world ingredients. If you are headed to Blue’s Egg try using the No Wait or Yelp App to check wait times and get put on the waiting list remotely.

Ca' Lucchenzo

6030 W North Ave., (414) 312-8968

calucchenzo.com

Ca' Lucchenzo offers some of the best Italian pasta in Wisconsin. Food offerings are rooted in the Italian tradition of seasonality, which means an ever-changing selection of dishes, many of which will sport produce gleaned from Rare Earth Farm in Belgium, in Ozaukee County. If you can't make it in to eat, they also offer ready-to-cook housemade pastas and sauces for carry-out.

Buckatabon

7700 Harwood Ave., (414) 271-7700

thebuckatabon.com

A sister restaurant to Cafe Hollander, the Up North-themed Buckatabon replaced the German-focused Cafe Bavaria, with a supper club vibe. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, as well as a little beer garden in the heart of the Village.

Cafe Blue

6428 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 514-0071

cafebluetosa.com

Though typically serving a regular menu, Cafe Blue has limited food at the moment due to the coronavirus challenges. There's still coffee, espresso and tea drinks, and limited food items as daily specials. Call for details.

Cafe Hollander

7677 W. State St., (414) 475-6771

cafehollander.com

This Tosa outpost of the local Hollander chain opens early seven days a week for breakfast and Sunday brunch and is open late as a bar, too. Enjoy your meal in the dining room or outdoors (in season) along the river. Expect a wide selection of European beers. And kids will like watching the trains go by.

China East

6810 W. State St.,(414) 456-9988

Quick and easy Chinese food with the option for take out.

Chinese Pagoda

7200 W. North Ave., (414) 774-8400

The Chinese Pagoda and 'Tosa go way back. It's a small, quaint restaurant with reasonable prices and although some dishes cater to American tastes there is plenty for those who love Chinese and Chinese-American food.

City Market

8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd., (414) 479-0479

thecitymarketcafe.com

The café is attached to the Wisconsin Athletic Club and right on the County Grounds near Froedtert and Children's Hospitals and is a great place for breakfast or lunch, with a variety of coffee drinks to accompany bakery items, build-your-own sandwiches, soups and salads.

Colectivo Coffee

9125 W. North Ave., (414) 259-9383

6745 W. Wells St., (414) 453-4800

colectivocofee.com

If you're an Alterra fan, the menu here is familiar, with the usual assortment of coffee, tea and juices, alongside bakery items, salads and sandwiches and wraps. The Wells Street location has a fire pit that's popular all year 'round.

Colonel Hart's

7342 W. State St., (414) 476-3070

colonelharts.com

Treat yourself to a wide selection bar food – appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and Friday fish fry – while catching the game on one of 10 plasma screen TVs. Wings are just 35 cents each on Thursdays.

Corner Bakery

11500 W. Burleigh St., (414) 476-2233

cornerbakerycafe.com

Corner bakery started as a neighborhood bakery in Chicago, but has since expanded. However, when you go into Corner bakery you are still able to get fresh artisan bread sandwiches topped with fresh ingredients.

Cosmos Cafe

7203 W. North Ave., (414) 257-2005

cosmoscafewauwatosa.com

Located on the site of the former Barrie's Frozen Custard – a Tosa landmark for a couple generations – Cosmos offers great Greek food, fish fry, burgers and more – to enjoy in the small dining room or for carry-out.

Cranky Al's

6913 W. North Ave., (414) 258-5282

crankyals.com

Cranky Al's is a West Side favorite for donuts and coffee in the morning and for pizza in the evenings. Rather than a traditional slice, pizza lovers can order the personal 10-in. pizza with any variety of toppings.

Eddie Martini's

8612 W. Watertown Plank Rd., (414) 771-6680

eddiemartinis.com

This is where fine dining meets old-school supper club. The breadth of experience and expertise at Eddie Martini's easily makes it perfect for everything from a business meeting to an intimate date night for two.

Eldr+Rime

2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 867-9200

eldrandrime.com

A Scandinavian-inspired restaurant in the lobby of the new Renaissance Hotel at Mayfair Mall, Eldr+Rime also has one of the sweetest patios in Tosa.

Ferch's Crafthouse Grille

418 N. Mayfair Rd., (262) 770-3902

ferchscrafthouse.com

The family that runs the legendary Greendale malt shoppe and the craft beer-focused grill at Grant Park Beach in South Milwaukee offers a similar vibe at this Tosa location: craft beer, tacos, burgers, fish fry, wings.

Firefly Urban Bar & Grill

7754 Harwood Ave., (414) 431-1444

firefly-grill.com

Firefly's menu features appetizers, sandwiches and entrees from its wood-burning grill and smoker, as well as microburgers, fondue and crunch salad. Don't miss out on the s'mores for dessert, which you get to make at table with a cute little personal grill.

Genghis Khan Mongolian BBQ

725 N. Mayfair Rd., (414) 774-5540

Genghis Khan offers an elaborate buffet laden with various thinly sliced meats, freshly cut vegetables, more than 10 kinds of sauces and natural spices to create your own exotic meal.

George Webb

6108 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 453-2392

12201 W. North Ave., (414) 774-4377

georgewebb.com

George Webb, a Milwaukee-area institution, likely needs no explanation here. Open 24 hours a day, you can grab a booth or belly up to the counter and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner anytime of day.

Gilles Frozen Custard

7515 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 453-4875

gillesfrozencustard.com

Milwaukee's oldest custard stand offers hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, onion rings and, of course, some of the city's best frozen treats for dessert.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

2727 N. Mayfair Rd., (414) 771-3333

ginzawauwatosa.com

Don't let the strip mall location fool you, Ginza is a great place to grab sushi or other Japanese dishes, like teriyaki, tempura, miso soup and other specialties. Smart folks grab a soft shell crab appetizer and the delectable Wauwatosa roll (when in Rome!) and smile all the way home.

Golden Nest Pancakes Cafe

11250 W. Burleigh St., (414) 935-2135

goldennestpancake.com

Breakfast dishes include classic eggs and toast, as well as benedicts, omelettes, skillets and specialty items like breakfast burritos and chilaquiles. Plus, sweeter options like crepes, waffles and The Nest’s secret recipe pancakes, served with toppings like banana Nutella, tiramisu, roasted Fuji apples, granola berry, bananas foster, fresh berries or strawberry and Nutella. An espresso bar, plus beer, brunch cocktails and more.

Great Taste Chinese

6618 W. North Ave., (414) 443-1638

greattastechinesefood.com

This East Tosa place is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the area for carryout and delivery.

Habanero's Mexican Kitchen

869 N. Mayfair Rd., (414) 607-9025

habanerosmilwaukee.com

Featuring an impressive array of authentic dishes served in a lively, welcoming atmosphere, this locally-owned restaurant provides a strong alternative for foodies who don't want to head to the South Side for their Mexican food fix. Be sure to take advantage of the fresh table-side guac.

Hector's

7118 W. State St., (414) 258-5600

hectors.com

This 'Tosa Village favorite is small and comfortable with an extensive menu that can please the meat eater and the vegetarian. Please don't forget to order a margarita.

Hue

6519 W. North Ave., (414) 585-0577

huerestaurants.com

This is the second location for Hue Vietnamese Restaurant, the first of which is located in Bay View. Delicious noodle dishes, pho and other Vietnamese specialties made from fresh ingredients are served in a simple, elegant – but casual – dining room. Warning, don't park in the lot to the west of you'll get ticketed. But don't worry, there's plenty of street parking out front.

Hui's Cantonese American Cuisine

8820 W North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 257-9800

huisrestaurant.com

Classic Cantonese cuisine in an equally classic American Chinese restaurant dining room setting.

Il Mito Enoteca

6913 W. North Ave., (414) 443-1414

ilmito.com

Il Mito serves fabulous northern Italian dishes along with a mix of Mediterranean and South American-styled entrees. Adjacent to the restaurant is Chef Michael Feker's School of Culinary Magic.

India Garden

2930 N 117th St., Wauwatosa, (414) 235-9220

indiagardenwauwatosa.net

Former Maharaja owners moved west to offer classic and modern Indian cuisine to folks in Tosa.

INNovation

10499 W. Innovation Dr., (414) 259-0793

crowneplazamilwaukee.com/dining.php

Located in the Crowne Plaza West, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a nice dining room and on a patio with a fireplace. There's a fish fry on Fridays and brunch on Sundays, too.

Jimmy's Island Grill & Iguana Bar

2303 N. Mayfair Rd., (414) 837-2121

jimmysislandgrill.com

Family friendly dining across from Mayfair Mall, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in an island-themed atmosphere. Seafood, salads and sandwiches rule the menu, which also includes a variety of steaks, ribs and chicken. Enjoy the Tiki-ish patio when the weather cooperates.

Jose's Blue Sombrero

7615 W. State St., (414) 453-2300

josesbluesombrero.com

This multi-location Mexican eatery has replaced the long-lived Chancery location in the Village and has added some great outdoor seating. Don't miss the margaritas or the tableside guac service, both of which are Jose's highlights.

Kin by Rice N Roll

7484 W. State St., (414) 524-9056

kinbyricenroll.com

The menu at this Asian eatery in Tosa Village includes a selection of bites and appetizers, street-food-style Thai dishes, specialty items and a large sushi menu.

Leff's Lucky Town

7208 W. State St. (414) 258-9886

leffs.com

Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, wings and pizza are the specialties at this comfortable corner tavern, which is hugely popular with softball, kickball and dart league all-stars. Stop in to watch the game, or on your way to the game, and you won't leave hungry. The patio is a must, in season.

Le Reve Patisserie & Cafe

7610 Harwood Ave., (414) 778-3333

lerevecafe.com

Le Reve is a French-style patisserie and cafe in the heart of downtown 'Tosa that serves pastries, sandwiches, salads, crepes and coffee. Some of the best desserts on tap in the area can be found here.

Lucky Joe's Alchemy & Eatery

1425 Underwood Ave.

luckyjoesae.com

A small menu of entrees (sliders, Burgundy glazed chicken, triple mushroom risotto, slow-braised lamb stew) is augmented by a range of shareable plates, salads and sweets in this intimate Tosa Village bar and restaurant.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

2500 N. Mayfair Rd.

(414) 978-1000

maggianos.com

Since the opening of the first Maggiano’s in Chicago in 1991, the restaurant has expanded with locations across the country. Even though Maggiano’s is considered a chain, you can still expect wide ranging and unique Italian menu.

Maxfield's Pancake House

2727 N. Mayfair Rd., (414) 453-6000

maxfieldspancakehouse.com

This bustling breakfast, brunch and lunch spot dishes up deliciousness from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. On weekends, you'll often find a line, but it won't take long as service is efficient here. Don't miss the potato pancakes.

Mekong Café

5930 W. North Ave., (414) 257 2228

Mekong-cafe.com

Not technically in Tosa (but just across the street), but worth a visit is Mekong, a family owned southern Asian restaurant. Since opening in 2008, Mekong has offered Laos, Thai and Vietnamese options.

MidTown Grill

8913 W. North Ave., (414) 837-6400

midtowngrilltosa.com

Located in the former John's Sandwich Shop space, MidTown offers a full menu of hearty options for breakfast and lunch, from diner-style fare to salads and other healthy options.

Miss Molly’s Cafe & Pastry Shop

9201 W. Center St., (414) 249-5665

missmollyscafe.com

As you'd expect from a cafe opened by a talented pastry chef, Miss Molly's rocks the sweet stuff, plus seasonal breakfast and lunch items with a focus on fresh vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices.

Mo's Irish Pub

10842 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 774-9782

mosirishpub.com

Like its sister location Downtown, the Wauwatosa Mo's Irish Pub offers a variety of Irish and American staples in food and drink. You can get a shepherd's pie and wash it down with a pint of Guinness or have a cheeseburger and a Miller Lite; the choice is yours.

North Avenue Grill

7225 W. North Ave., (414) 453-7225

northavegrill.com

Open daily from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. (until 3 on Sundays), North Avenue Grill – located in a classic diner space that retains its counter seating and booths set-up – serves breakfast, great burgers, chili and more, as well as cocktails, beer and wine. Sidewalk tables make for great people watching.

Ono Kine Grindz

7215 W. North Ave., (414) 778-0727

okgrindz.com

Not every neighborhood in the area can boast a Hawai'ian deli and catering business, but East Tosa can. There's Kalua pig, Chinese char siu chicken, Huli chicken, grilled salmon, ahi poke and more, plus a variety of bento boxes, too.

Pizza Man

11500 W. Burleigh St., (414) 249-2000

pizzamantosa.com

Finally, Tosans and West Siders don't have to drive to the East Side to get their Pizza Man fix, now that there's a location in the Mayfair Collection retail and residential development. Some of the area's best pizza and a great wine list in a festive atmosphere.

Pizzeria Piccola

7606 W. State St., (414) 443-0800

pizzeriapiccola.com

Located in downtown 'Tosa, this place is a marked departure from the Bartolotta group's signature fine dining eateries. This "little pizzeria" venture is a pocket-sized treasure that combines the positive aspects of a chain restaurant – fast, good and inexpensive – with a unique, atmosphere and wood-burning oven.

Ristorante Bartolotta

7616 W. State St., (414) 771-7910

ristorantebartolotta.com

Bartolotta's theme here is "cucina rustica," or the serving of traditional, simple foods that Italian families enjoy in their homes. This rustic cuisine focuses on country recipes utilizing the freshest of ingredients. Many argue this is Milwaukee's best Italian restaurant.

Saz’s State House Resturant

5539 W. State St., (414) 453-2410

Sazs.com

Saz’s is a great spot to get your barbecue fix with its specialty: baby back ribs and pork sandwiches. In addition, Saz’s has specials for game days and shuttles to Miller Park.

Smoke Shack

11340 W. Burleigh St., (414) 431-1119

hospitalitydemocracy.com/smoke-shack

Grilled or smoked, sauced or dry rubbed, some of the best barbecue in the area can be had at this second location of the popular Third Ward restaurant, Smoke Shack.

Story Hill BKC

5100 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 539-4424

storyhillbkc.com

Stop by Story Hill BKC for brunch, lunch or dinner. The menu is upper Midwest inspired with a unique flavor and it also offers cocktail and wine lists, and has a small wine shop.

The Original Suburpia

10853 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 456 1100

Walk-in or take out for great classic subs. Just be careful, the subs are addicting!

Taqueria El Jefe

11200 W. Burleigh St., (414) 837-6295

taqueriaeljefe.com

Taqueria El Jefe is bright and casual with tacos made to order. From the expected (al pastor) to the unusual (croque and Cantonese char siu pork), El Jefe brings Mexican-style street food indoors in western Tosa.

Ted's Ice Cream and Restaurant

6204 W. North Ave., (414) 258-5610

Belly up to the serpentine lino counter at Ted's and dine like your grandparents did. Prices are reasonable and the food is no-nonsense, home-style fare: bacon, eggs and waffles with coffee for breakfast, burgers and fries and Cokes for lunch. Fish fry on Fridays.

Thai-Namite Tosa

8725 W. North Ave., (414) 837-6281

In addition to your typical Thai cuisine, Thai-Namite – which also has a Brady Street location – also offers sushi. A small patio out front offers outdoor dining when the weather cooperates.

Tosa Bowl & Bun

7212 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 210-2834

tosabowlandbun.com

A combo grocery and deli run by the Venturi family that previously ran Venturi's Market in the same space. The build your own sandwich is a popular lunch option.

Urban Beets Cafe & Juicery

3077 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa (414) 763-7034

urbanbeetscafe.com

Although the Downtown location closed, Urban Beets is still open in Wauwatosa. The menu is filled with wide-ranging plant-based options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a weekend brunch.

Wauwatiki Bar & Grill

6502 W. North Ave., (414) 323-7555

Wauwatikis.com

With an island themed cocktail list and menu, Wauwatiki will take you out of Milwaukee and into your happy place on a sandy beach.