Oak Creek

south suburb · 53154

South Milwaukee County's lakefront understudy, where Drexel Town Square is the manufactured downtown everyone politely agrees to treat as real. It mostly works. The Water Street strip gives you walkable dinner-and-drinks without the Third Ward markup, Lake Vista Park hands over a credible sunset, and the airport proximity means first dates can pretend they have somewhere to be. The honest tradeoff is character density: Oak Creek is newer, tidier, and less storied than its northside cousins, which reads as either refreshing or generic depending on temperament. Solid midweek territory. Bring someone who values logistics over legend, and the math works.

$51,788

median income

$1,452

median rent

The data

Oak Creek by the numbers

Median individual income in Oak Creek is about $51.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Oak Creek pays about $1,450 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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15 spots across Oak Creek

Oak Creek
Drinks
Water Street Brewery Oak Creek
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.2 · 2,098
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
140 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 2,098 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Water Street Brewery Oak Creek.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Oak Creek
Dining
Erv's Mug
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,762
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,762 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Erv's Mug.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 11:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Oak Creek
Dining
Trattoria di Carlo
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,195
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
8469 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,195 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Trattoria di Carlo.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Oak Creek
Drinks
The Cellar Pub & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 827
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
812 W Oakwood Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 827 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Cellar Pub & Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat11 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Dining
Sebastian's
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 761
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
6025 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 761 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sebastian's.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Activity
Gastrau's Golf Center
Miniature golf course★ 4.6 · 468
Wheelchair access
Find it
1300 E Rawson Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 468 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Gastrau's Golf Center.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Dining
The Eleanor Room
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 461
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5636 Broad St, Greendale, WI 53129
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 461 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Eleanor Room.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat9 AM to 11 PM
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Oak Creek
Drinks
Vintage 38
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 359
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5690 Broad St, Greendale, WI 53129
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 359 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vintage 38.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun2 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Drinks
Route 41 Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 261
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
8900 S 27th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 261 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Route 41 Bar & Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Oak Creek
Cafés
Candy Cloud - Oak Creek
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.3 · 173
Wheelchair access
Find it
120 W Town Square Way Ste 400, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 173 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Candy Cloud - Oak Creek.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Drinks
Sidetracked
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 131
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
823 W Oakwood Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 131 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sidetracked.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 PM to 12 AM
Wed2 PM to 12 AM
Thu2 PM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat11 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Oak Creek
Drinks
D'Vine Coffee & Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 110
Outdoor seating
Find it
7044 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI 53132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 110 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at D'Vine Coffee & Wine.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM
Sat7 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM
Sun7 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Drinks
On Cloud Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 83
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
10064 W Loomis Rd, Franklin, WI 53132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 83 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at On Cloud Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat3 to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Drinks
Oak Wine and Spirits LLC
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 64
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
308 E Main St, Waterford, WI 53185
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Oak Wine and Spirits LLC.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Creek
Dining
bAR eAST & Eats
Traditional American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 20
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1920 W Creekside Xing Cir, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at bAR eAST & Eats.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Oak Creek

Oak Creek by the numbers

Local date spots

Water Street Brewery Oak Creek

Erv's Mug

Trattoria di Carlo

The Cellar Pub & Grill

Sebastian's

Gastrau's Golf Center

The Eleanor Room

Vintage 38

Route 41 Bar & Grill

Candy Cloud - Oak Creek

Sidetracked

D'Vine Coffee & Wine

On Cloud Wine

Oak Wine and Spirits LLC

bAR eAST & Eats

Reach Oak Creek singles right where they plan dates.