Red Maple MKE (赤いカエデMKE) | Milwaukee’s Japanese Corner Bar — Restaurant in Milwaukee

While the Red Maple has all the attributes of a welcoming Wisconsin corner tavern, it has enough surprises to make it stand out and draw you in. The proprietors have utilized an Asian theme, both in decor and what they serve, that tantalizes and beguiles. Small, but with a dark exotic intimacy, the excitement begins as soon as you enter Red Maple. They took extra effort to design a unique bar.

The drink selection has all your favorites, but their liquor selection and mixology are provocative, transporting you across the Pacific to an oriental fantasy. My cocktails were almost psychedelic tasting, and I was cooing with pleasure. I had never tasted anything like it before, and they were delicious. Pricing is very reasonable.

Heidi, Chad and Cory took great care of me, agonizing over what drink would make me happy. I can be difficult. Some may say demanding, but the three of them handled me with smiles and good cheer. Red Maple is new, maybe four or five months old, and they have wonderful ideas for the future. This will become a destination drinking establishment. You will enjoy yourself at...

Sister bar to Clementine’s Tavern down in Bayview (also an amazing spot!). Give both places a visit!!

Jim, the main bartender, is the best. He’s got a wealth of knowledge about Milwaukee history. Go listen to his stories and let him take you on a sake/Japanese beer/cocktail journey. Whether you’re looking for a taste of Japan or simply stopping for a Miller, this place has it. Small, yet friendly atmosphere, and the owner is working out plans to add food soon! Grateful to have found another welcoming bar and hidden gem in Red Maple. Try the Cherry Blossom Old Fashioned or The Red Maple boilermaker (Matsurika Jasmine Flower Pils and a shot of Nikka Days...

Went to a great little neighborhood tavern on 1st and Maple Street last night (3/16/23) called Red Maple MKE - it recently opened on 2/19 and was featured in Channel 58 locally this week. It's a Japanese themed bar with great cocktails (I can personally recommend the Cherry Blossom Old Fashioned), a number of Japanese beers, Saki, Korean Soju, etc running $7-$9 each. They even have a selection of domestic canned beers in the $4-$5 range. It's a small space, great for conversation and a lovely atmosphere. It could easily become a Cheers type bar where you don't need to bring along company because you'll find friendly people to talk to when...