Bavette La Boucherie

Bavette La Boucherie is a restaurant at 217 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202, led by chef-owner Karen Bell. This distinctive hybrid concept seamlessly blends artisanal butcher shop with contemporary restaurant, creating an unusual culinary destination that redefines Milwaukee fine dining. Bell's journey from running restaurants in Madrid to founding Bavette in 2013 reflects her deep commitment to sustainable gastronomy. Bell's background in Chicago, San Francisco, Paris, and Caracas informs the restaurant's style.

What began as a traditional European-style butcher shop has evolved into a restaurant built around daily menus. The menu reflects Bell's technique and international influences. Signature dishes have included steak tartare with caper chimichurri, a burger with feta and pea pesto, Pork Belly Banh Mi, and Corned Beef Tongue Reuben. Bavette's Broadway location occupies a 3,000-square-foot space.

Original cream city brick walls and soaring wooden beams create dramatic backdrop for the open kitchen and butcher counter, where guests witness the artistry of meat preparation firsthand. Thoughtful design elements, circular wall sconces, earthy-toned banquettes in peach and teal, patterned tile work, create an atmosphere that's both rustic and refined. Bar seating offers front-row views of the culinary theater, while intimate banquettes provide well-suited settings for leisurely meals. The bar program includes wine and craft cocktails, alongside charcuterie and cheese.

Service reflects Bell's European training, knowledgeable, attentive, yet refreshingly unpretentious. Bavette La Boucherie is closed.