Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)

4.8 (1863)

$31 to $50

Barbecue

301 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

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Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)

4.8

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Milwaukee

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2 people

24 Sept 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
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Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue is Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, very close to Fiserv Forum, the Deer District, Baird Center and Landmark Credit Union Live. Whether you're joining us for a relaxed dinner, a pre-event meal, or celebrating with family and friends, Carson’s delivers a legendary dining experience built on authenticity, warmth, and unparalleled flavor.
Since 1977, Carson’s has been Chicago’s home for award-winning, competition-style barbecue and classic steakhouse dining. Famous for our slow-smoked baby back ribs, chargrilled prime steaks, hickory-smoked brisket, Mediterranean shrimp, double-cut pork chops, and scratch-made sides, Carson’s blends true American BBQ tradition with timeless steakhouse quality. Every dish is prepared with old-school craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and recipes that have been loved for generations.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 223-3311
Website
https://ribs.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Best Ribs Essential Barbecue Restaurant
Catering
Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-us OR Visit our website RIBS.COM THE Essential Barbecue Restaurant Best Ribs Milwaukee
Private party facilities
Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-usOR Visit our website RIBS.COMTHE Essential Barbecue Restaurant Best Ribs Milwaukee
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
301 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Area
Milwaukee
Cross street
N Old World 3rd St
Parking Details
Valet is available during Fiserv events, Bucks games, and every Friday and Saturday night. $12 for dine-in only and $40 to dine-in and keep your vehicle valeted during the event. (Prices are subject to change.)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee).

4.8

(1863)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee delivers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" service from attentive staff like Kyrsti N, Tony, and Ray. Guests rave about the "outstanding" ribs, Mediterranean dishes, and generous portions. The "impeccable" ambiance and "wonderful" food make it a must-visit for steak and barbecue lovers.

1,863 Reviews

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Cindy
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Kyrsti N was PHENOMENAL, as always, as was the food.
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded 7 days ago
Dear Cindy, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 star review! ❤️ We love hearing that Kyrsti continues to provide PHENOMENAL legendary service every time you visit. Your note especially meant a lot about her thoughtful courtesy and are what polished, respectful service is all about. We’ll make sure Kyrsti knows her attention to detail is noticed and appreciated. And we’re delighted the food was phenomenal too! Thank you for continuing to choose Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee. We truly appreciate having you as our guest and look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com
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Debra Gold
Wisconsin38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dinner at Carson's. Our server, Tony, was outstanding. He ensured our dining experience was impeccable. The food was wonderful. We will most certainly return to Carson's again!
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded on 14 September 2026
Hi Debra. Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 star review! ❤️ We’re so thrilled you had such a fabulous dinner at Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee. And what a terrific compliment for Tony! Hearing that he made sure your dining experience was impeccable is exactly the kind of hospitality we love to see. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for your dining loyalty, enjoying the food, recognizing Tony, and most of all, for saying you’ll be back. We’ll be very happy to welcome you again! 😊🍖🥩 Kind Regards, Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com
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Russ
Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Aleah was very helpful in helping us make decisions regarding the menu. Fun atmosphere.
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded on 14 September 2026
Dear Russ, Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review! ❤️ We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and the fun atmosphere at Carson’s Milwaukee. We especially love hearing that Aleah took the time to help you navigate the menu and find just the right choices. That kind of personal attention can make a night out even better. We’ll be sure she sees your kind words! Thank you for choosing Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in downtown Milwaukee. We look forward to serving you again soon! 😊🍖🥩 Sincerely, Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com
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Mary
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, even if food wasn’t to my liking they made sure they accommodated something different
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded on 13 September 2026
Dear Mary, Thank you for the 5 stars! ❤️ We really appreciate your kind words about our Milwaukee team. Not every dish is going to be everyone’s favorite, but what matters to us is how we take care of you. We’re so glad our team listened, found something different for you, and made sure you left happy. That’s what hospitality is all about. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to see you again soon at Carson’s Milwaukee! Sincerely, Carson’s Milwaukee Team RIBS. com
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Sarah
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was wonderful. We came before a show at fiserv and were in and out timely and satisfied.
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Gary
Wisconsin8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food. Brisket and Ribs were terrific, augratin potatoes too.
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded on 13 September 2026
Dear Gary, Thank you so much for the 5 stars! ❤️ We’re thrilled you enjoyed the slow smoked brisket, our famous award winning Baby Back Ribs, and those cheesy au gratin potatoes…three Carson’s favorites! Knowing you consider our food “outstanding” is a wonderful compliment to our kitchen team. Thank you for choosing Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in downtown Milwaukee. We really appreciate it and can’t wait to see you back again soon! 🍖😊 Sincerely, Carson’s Milwaukee Team RIBS. com
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Yamil
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on 9 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Muy bueno excelente la atención y la comida espectacular
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Debbie Gold
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here on Labor Day monday as we were looking for a place where we could get BBQ. The staff were extremely attentive and the food was delicious. We will definitely return when we are in the Milwaukee area. Highly Recommend!
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded on 11 September 2026
Dear Debbie, Thank you for the outstanding 5 star review and for choosing Carson’s in Downtown Milwaukee! We’re delighted that our attentive staff and delicious food made your Labor Day visit such an enjoyable experience, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re in the Milwaukee area to enjoy more of Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue, including our signature dishes, fresh salads, handcrafted cocktails, and award-winning hickory smoked baby back ribs, a guest favorite since 1977. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm Regards, Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS .com
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charles
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Victor and Brian were amazing 👏 A great time was had by all
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded on 11 September 2026
Dear Charles, Thank you for the fantastic 5 stars! ⭐️👏 We love hearing that Victor and Brian were amazing and helped make your evening such a great time for everyone. That’s exactly the kind of warm, genuine legendary hospitality we want our guests to experience! We’ll be sure to share your wonderful compliment with both of them. Thank you for choosing Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in downtown Milwaukee. We’re so glad you all had fun and can’t wait to welcome you back! ❤️🍖🥩 Sincerely, Carson’s Milwaukee Team RIBS. com
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sophia Gold
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 September 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Bar tender at the bar was very rude. Idk her name. Dark brown hair
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)Responded 2 days ago
Dear Sophia, Thank you for dining at Carson’s in Downtown Milwaukee and for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate your continued support and are glad you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and value during your visit. We appreciate you letting us know about your experience at the bar. Whenever anything affects your visit, please feel welcome to contact a manager while you’re still with us so our team has the opportunity to address the situation in the moment. We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy more of Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue, including our signature salads and sides and award-winning hickory-smoked barbecue, a guest favorite since 1977. Warm Regards, Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS .com
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 223-3311
Website
https://ribs.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Best Ribs Essential Barbecue Restaurant
Catering
Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-us OR Visit our website RIBS.COM THE Essential Barbecue Restaurant Best Ribs Milwaukee
Private party facilities
Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-usOR Visit our website RIBS.COMTHE Essential Barbecue Restaurant Best Ribs Milwaukee
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
301 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Area
Milwaukee
Cross street
N Old World 3rd St
Parking Details
Valet is available during Fiserv events, Bucks games, and every Friday and Saturday night. $12 for dine-in only and $40 to dine-in and keep your vehicle valeted during the event. (Prices are subject to change.)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Make a booking

Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue (Downtown / Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee)

4.8

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Milwaukee

Make a booking

2 people

24 Sept 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today