SafeHouse

4.3
3937 reviews

About

RestaurantBar
SafeHouse is Milwaukee’s best-kept secret since 1966! Find the iconic Red Door in an alleyway near the Milwaukee River and provide the correct password for entry. Once inside, spies can explore authentic espionage artifacts, delicious eats, and spy-themed cocktails.

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available
  • DebitAvailable

Location

SafeHouse
779 N Front St, Milwaukee, WI
53202, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
3,937 reviews
5 stars
2,409
4 stars
787
3 stars
347
2 stars
167
1 star
227

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Atmosphere

The restaurant is praised for its unique and fun atmosphere, with many customers enjoying the spy theme and decor.

Food Quality

While some dishes like cheese curds and certain burgers received positive feedback, many customers found the food to be mediocre or lacking flavor.

Service

Service quality varied, with some reviews highlighting friendly and attentive staff, while others reported slow or inattentive service.

Family-Friendly

The restaurant is noted as a fun and engaging place for families, with activities like scavenger hunts that appeal to children.

Overall Experience

Many customers recommend the restaurant for its unique experience, even if the food quality does not always meet expectations.
  • EM
    Erin Murdock
    5 days ago
    5.0
    1st timer at Safe House. If you don't know the password, you might have to act a little foolish to be allowed in. Attended a murder mystery here with Woodford Reserve tasting. We got there early to explore the place, there a fun little scavanger hunt to help make sure you get your eyes on all the good stuff! Agent Ditto was helpful to suggest some good eats on the menu. He ordered and it vame out fast! Good portions. Drinks were also tasty. All the little foodies with each tasting were also pretty yummy, neber thought Id like pickled onions on my pulled pork taco but it was great, so was the bourbon! And for all the times weve attended murder mysteries I was the victim. You recommend to others and hope to visit again soon. Props to Agent Glimmer as well for directing the Murder Mystery. Crick had a blast! They also have a food challenge Id love to bring my son too, but he thinks it too much food!
  • RS
    Rusty Shakleford
    Nov 15, 2025
    2.0
    Food wasn't good. Chicken was very dry and the sauces were doing a lot of heavy lifting. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the history and spy stuff. Waited at the host stand for 7 minutes before we were even acknowledged. Waitress only gave us one refill, and that was before the meal arrived. Got the cheese curds but they were cooked too long. All the cheese fried out.
  • AW
    Amanda Wagner
    Nov 15, 2025
    4.0
    If you're looking for a unique place, SafeHouse is more of an experience than just a meal. You even need a password to get in, which sets the tone right away — and if you don’t know it, you’re in for a goofy little challenge. The atmosphere is great, with spy-themed details everywhere you turn, and the scavenger hunt is a great way to pass the time while you wait for your food. The menu leans hard into the spy puns, and there are options for everyone. You really can’t go wrong with a burger or the mac n’ cheese. It's super fun and definitely worth a stop.
  • RR
    Runecrafted
    Nov 14, 2025
    2.0
    I have never felt compelled to leave a review before. We were a group of five. The food was terrible, and I am not a picky eater. I’ve never had a burger with an egg where the yolk was cooked through. My friend couldn’t take more than a bite of her chicken. The cheese in the mc n cheese was runny. None of us cleaned our plates. Another friend who ordered drinks referred to them as rubbing alcohol because they were so over poured. Two of my group got sick, with one vomiting before we could leave. The service was good, the atmosphere and themed menu were great. Would recommend to people I don’t like.
  • RR
    RickyMustache
    Nov 1, 2025
    2.0
    This place isn’t what the reviews make it to be. Giving it a 2 star is being very generous and looking for all the positives of the place. The food came out cold, bland, dry, and I’ve had better food in the deserts of the Middle East than this place. I’ve had better service by a blind homeless man at the local 7/11. The atmosphere is okay it’s a cool concept with an out dated vibe. I’ve had a better experience with 1 night in the county jail than this place. But the cheese curds is what boosts this rating to a 2 star. If you’re gonna try try one just to say you did it.

Frequently Asked Questions About SafeHouse

What are the SafeHouse hours of operation?

Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm Monday: 11:00am to 10:00pm. Tuesday: 11:00am to 10:00pm. Wednesday: 11:00am to 10:00pm. Thursday: 11:00am to 10:00pm. Friday: 11:00am to 2:00am Saturday: 11:00am to 2:00am

Can I make a reservation?

SafeHouse takes reservations everyday except after 4pm on Saturdays. On Saturdays after 4pm, SafeHouse seats guests on a first-spy, first-serve basis, and everyone in your group must be present to be seated.