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Tess

4.6

About this business

Consistently popular since 2002, our East Side restaurant provides the highest quality seasonal dishes using local meats & produce with a first-class wine and beer selection. The dining ambiance is pleasantly casual and intimate, with seating available in a charming interior setting or romantic garden patio. 

Location details

2499 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
Tue5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4.6652 reviews
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Rege Welsh 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Tess consistently has innovative and delicious menu options, with attentive staff, and a warm and inviting atmosphere! Every visit is a fantastic experience and a a wonderful memory! 

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Jim Jacques 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Nice outside seating and the meals never disappoint! 

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Christine Matenaer 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Amazing food. Great service 

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Carolyn Hutsen 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Excellent food and cozy atmosphere! 

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Lisa Salgado 
6 years ago

The beef tenderloin and the San Francisco seafood platter were very good! We loved the homemade warm bread; however, a better quality olive oil (it was watery) or parmesan might have been better with it. The chairs were like patio furniture, the floor was grimy (it should be replaced) and there was a strong smell of cleaning products, which was difficult to deal with because of my asthma. Overall I would give it a 3 for atmosphere and a 5 for food. 

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Bill DeLind 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Food courses were innovative and delicous! We found a wine (Argentina Malbec) that worked well with both the spicing on SeaBass and the coriander dusted rack of lamb. Both excellent and want to return for other menu treats. 

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Karie Clement 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Service was very nice. Although apprehensive about sitting on the enclosed patio due to the weather, it was cozy warm and they even had blankets for us to use! But we didnt need them. It was a very quaint atmosphere. The bourbon old fashioned sweet was delicious and the food was fantastic. They even had yummy gluten free cheese biscuits!! I had the mango salmon and my husband had the sea bass. We will definately go back!! 

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Rebecca Knox 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

We ate dinner here this evening and it was delicious. Next time I definitely want to try the ravioli. I had the tenderloin which was a flavor explosion! 

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Domonic D'Acquisto 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Nice place. Super friendly and attentive staff. Great service. The food is outstanding. Just what I needed after the week I've had. 

Frequently asked questions about Tess

How is Tess rated?

Tess has a 4.6 star rating with 652 reviews. 

When is Tess open?

Tess is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m. 

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