Palomino
Restaurant, Bar
$ - inexpensive
American
Bar/ Restaurant in Bayview
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.
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 Jul 12 07)
Reviews
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.
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 !!!
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.