Globally Inspired Hotspot Now Crowned Wisconsin’s Best Family-Run Restaurant

With so many great restaurants to choose from throughout Wisconsin, what are the most important factors that go into deciding where you go out to eat?

Obviously, the type of food you're craving is important, but do you also place a lot of importance on finding places that are locally-owned and family-run?

With all due respect to chains, experts say that eating at a family-run business is often the best choice because it supports the local economy, provides a more unique and flavorful dining experience with potentially fresher ingredients, offers personalized service, and fosters stronger community ties, with money staying local instead of going to corporate headquarters.

Chains do offer consistency, but family spots often have a passion for tradition, less rigid rules, and a greater sense of responsibility to their neighbors, creating a more rewarding experience for both diners and the community. But, how do you know where the best of these places are in Wisconsin and beyond?

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Finding The Best Family-Run Restaurants In America

Recently, the foodies at LoveFood went on a mission to find the best family-run restaurants in every state. Together, they constitute the best family spots in America.

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To find these places, genuine user reviews, awards, and accolades were counted and analyzed. Then, the team's first-hand experience, with years in the food industry, came into play to finalize the list.

The Best Family-Run Restaurant In Wisconsin

When it comes to Wisconsin, they determined that the best family-run restaurant is a place that proudly serves an "ever-changing globally inspired small plate and shareable menu featuring local ingredients with something for everyone – omnivores, vegetarians & vegans alike."

The winner is the Odd Duck, located at  939 S 2nd Street in Milwaukee, where the menu changes every day.

Team at LoveFood notes that its young owners Ross and Melissa serve plates "exploding with color and flavor, from shaved fennel and endive salads to seared scallops with kimchi and caviar."

Beyond the creative food items, the menu also features an impressive cocktail and beer menu and a wine list.

Yelp reviews for Odd Duck are nearly perfect, with guests raving about its creative menu that was found to have "exceptional combinations of ingredients so cleverly composed." Another visitor mentioned they were glad they had made a reservation because it was packed when they arrived on a Saturday night.

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