Whitefish Bay

north shore · 53217

Whitefish Bay reads like Milwaukee's polite older sibling: lakefront mansions on Lake Drive, the Pig & Whistle on Silver Spring, and a school district that drives half the home listings. Dating here skews married-with-strollers and empty-nesters back from Door County; singles in their late twenties cluster at Cafe Hollander or drift south to the East Side for actual nightlife. The tradeoff is honest. You get oak-shaded streets, Klode Park sunsets, and zero crime anxiety, but Friday at nine the village is asleep. Bring a partner, or be willing to drive.

$65,639

median income

$1,591

median rent

The data

Whitefish Bay by the numbers

Median individual income in Whitefish Bay is about $65.6k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Whitefish Bay pays about $1,590 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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19 spots across Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay
Dining
The Bavarian Bierhaus
Beer hall$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,409
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,409 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Bavarian Bierhaus.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Whitefish Bay
Dining
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,046
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,046 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 12 AM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat10 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Whitefish Bay
Drinks
Sprecher Brewing Company
Brewery★ 4.8 · 1,878
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,878 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Sprecher Brewing Company.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 6 PM
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Dining
Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn
German restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 723
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 723 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Dining
Kawa Japanese
Authentic Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 709
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 709 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kawa Japanese.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
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
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Dining
The Bay Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 626
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 626 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Bay Restaurant.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Activity
Lynden Sculpture Garden
Sculpture museum★ 4.7 · 470
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 470 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lynden Sculpture Garden.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
ThuClosed
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Dining
The Steerage Dining Saloon
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 428
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 428 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Steerage Dining Saloon.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun9 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Drinks
The Mothership
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 390
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 390 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Mothership.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 2 AM
Tue4 PM to 2 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2:30 AM
Sat4 PM to 2:30 AM
Sun4 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Drinks
Lost Whale
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 370
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 370 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lost Whale.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Dining
MOXIE Food + Drink
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 360
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 360 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at MOXIE Food + Drink.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Cafés
Stone Creek Coffee - Whitefish Bay Cafe & Kitchen
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 274
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 274 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stone Creek Coffee - Whitefish Bay Cafe & Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 9 PM
Tue6 AM to 9 PM
Wed6 AM to 9 PM
Thu6 AM to 9 PM
Fri6 AM to 9 PM
Sat6 AM to 9 PM
Sun6 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Dining
Forage Kitchen
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 259
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 259 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Forage Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Activity
Painting with a Twist
Painting studio★ 4.8 · 201
Wheelchair access
Whitefish Bay
Drinks
Voyager
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 183
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 183 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Voyager.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri2 PM to 12 AM
Sat2 PM to 12 AM
Sun2 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Drinks
The Argo
Bar★ 4.7 · 112
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 112 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Argo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Cafés
Fitzy's Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.5 · 109
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 109 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fitzy's Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 8 PM
Tue8 AM to 8 PM
Wed8 AM to 8 PM
Thu8 AM to 8 PM
FriClosed
Sat8 AM to 8 PM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Dining
Drybar Whitefish Bay
Hair salon★ 4.8 · 96
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Drybar Whitefish Bay.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 7 PM
Tue7 AM to 7 PM
Wed7 AM to 7 PM
Thu7 AM to 7 PM
Fri7 AM to 7 PM
Sat7 AM to 7 PM
Sun9 AM to 4 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Whitefish Bay
Activity
Vibez Creative Arts Space
Painting studio★ 5 · 85
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 85 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Vibez Creative Arts Space.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps

Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay by the numbers

Local date spots

The Bavarian Bierhaus

Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

Sprecher Brewing Company

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn

Kawa Japanese

The Bay Restaurant

Lynden Sculpture Garden

The Steerage Dining Saloon

The Mothership

Lost Whale

MOXIE Food + Drink

Stone Creek Coffee - Whitefish Bay Cafe & Kitchen

Forage Kitchen

Painting with a Twist

Voyager

The Argo

Fitzy's Cafe

Drybar Whitefish Bay

Vibez Creative Arts Space

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