Palomino
Restaurant, Bar
Hours
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$ - inexpensive
American
Bar and restaurant in Bayview with numerous vegan options
Deep fried everything. Vegan appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts, including: chicken fried tofu, beer brat, riblet, BBQ seitan sandwich, fried Tempeh-Lettuce-Tomato sandwich, Tofullow wings (half wheat meat, half tofu), and deep fried vegan banana split. Something for everyone. A classy dive.
The restaurant is non-smoking during food hours, but smoking is still permitted at the bar.
On the same block as the Cactus Club (E. Russell)
Take 794 east and exit at the Port of Milwaukee. Turn left and continue until you reach the first traffic light intersection. The Palomino is on the corner (Russell and Superior.)
- Brunch
- Happy Hour
- Large Group-Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
Added by VegQueen on Jan 21 05 (updated Jan 5)
Reviews
Review from April 2009
I still like Palomino, and appreciate it was the first place to carry vegan bar food before it became trendy, but I like it less and less every time I go. The place reeks of smoke, the food is super greasy, and I've heard some not-so-great health/cleanliness stories from a vegan friend who used to work here.
Another thing is that they no longer let you get all wheat meat tofullo wings for the same price (you get half tofu and half wheat meat). Additionally, they've changed the wheat meat nuggets they use. I believe these are homemade, which is great, but they just don't taste as good as the last ones.
Review from June 2007
Always a good time and fun atmosphere (minus all the smoke). The food is great and it's a great place to bring meat eaters to try the tofullo wings (wheat meat are better than the tofu). I'm a big fan of the vegan brat with caramelized onions and sauerkraut and the deep fried vegan banana split is great. However, it's too bad Palomino keeps cutting vegan items from their menu or changing them (like you can no longer get the deep fried pickles as a side dish).
They've introduced some new items (fried tempeh-lettuce-tomato sandwich, and a BBQ fried seitan sandwich) and both are very good. Their vegan coleslaw and corn sides are both good, and a great alternative to all the other fried sides, but keep in mind you get a really small portion, versus a huge pile of fries, tater tots, or onion rings.
FANTASTIC! I couldn't believe their menu. We were all very pleased especially with the Faux Boy which I think might be the best veggie sandwich I ever had in my life.
I will go to this place every time I go to Milwaukee, guaranteed. Even though my son complains about the smoke.
I went there yesterday for de first time! Omg! I had de Toffalo Wings....and de Southern Fried Tofu Sandwich w/ Rice and beans and mash taters w/ veggie gravy.. OMG it was so good! I definitely will be back there! De flavor and portions of food were impressive!!!! Minus smoke.. I give this place a 9 as far as food alone!
It's a great place to drink and hang out with friends, but after a while, the food all starts to taste the same. Last time I ate there, I threw up after having 2 tuffalo wings, so I'm done.
I've never seen so many vegetarian or vegan options or such a vegan-friendly place in the Milwaukee area. It's definitely not what you'd expect from the south side or anywhere else in M'waukee... but Bay View and St. Francis are the up-and-coming cool areas of town.
All menu items are clearly designated as vegetarian or vegan, including the side orders and even the various dips that are included with meals. I am giving Palomino an extra point because of this, as well as for the variety.
Prices are a little high, but you get a lot of food, and most of it is delicious. If you're a beer drinker, the pints are very reasonable ($3 range).
If you're looking for an eclectically decorated retro bar and restaurant with vinyl booths and vegan food, welcome to the Palomino! Yee-haw! ;-)
BEST VEGAN RESTAURANT EVER !!! At least in Milwaukee, anyway. Fantastic food in a great setting. In Milwaukee, you CANNOT eat in a bar if you're vegan, unless all you want is fries. At Palomino, there's all kinds of vegan appetizers and entrees that are delicious. CALLING ALL VEGANS - EAT AT PALOMINO !!!
Very smokey yuck! But they have an outdoor patio in the summer yay! They do tofu wings really well and they give you a ton for your money. Plus they have a vegan ranch! The side dishes that come with the meals are really cool too like sweet potato with pecans, okra and tatter tots. TONS of vegan menu items clearly marked. Just about everything a vegan could want they have it here and they make it all really well.