718 - 732 East Burleigh Street
Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The MEOW✦BAR is now open on WEDNESDAYS at 7pm!
also:
WE ARE HIRING!
We are looking for a bartender to work at the newly christened MEOW✦BAR every-other Friday and every Saturday night!
Knowledge of classic cocktails is a must. You must also have a valid bartender's license. Experience with ice cream drinks is a plus, but not necessary.
A flexible schedule, with availability to pick up shifts at Meow OR Art★Bar is also a huge plus.
Shifts go from 6pm til bar close, anytime after 1am.
Please reach out with a resume or relevant work experience to the email link below.
We also have Brunch on FRIDAY and SATURDAY!
Beat the Sunday Brunch rush!
Wonderland is open
Tuesday through Sunday
4pm-9pm (Dinner Menu)
and Friday through Sunday
9am-3pm (Brunch Menu).
Wonderland is closed on Mondays.
Online orders stop 15 minutes before close.
Click the link above to order.
Phone calls are not a reliable form of communication for us.
Please place Wonderland food orders online, or message us with any questions, comments, or concerns.
We will try to respond as soon as we can.
Meow✦Bar (aka TWO)
Classic Cocktails & Ice Cream Drinks
NOW FEATURING THC INFUSED ICE CREAM DRINKS!
Located right next door to the Art★Bar, Meow✦Bar is a cozy speakeasy with a focus on ice cream drinks and well-crafted cocktails. Ideal for a date night, an after-dinner drink, or somewhere to simply relax. Come discover one of Riverwest's hidden gems.
Open Wednesday through Saturday at 7pm.
Currently Showing at ART★BAR
Our Annual Halloween Gallery Show
Opening Night Reception
Friday, October 4th, 7pm
This show will run through Sunday, October 27th.
Art may be picked up any day after during regular business hours.
The 2024
Mini Art Show
Call for Artists
HAS ENDED.
Check out the Art★Bar Facebook page
for more info.
OPENING NIGHT
is
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st
at 7pm!
The show is restricted to 150 artists total.
The Top selling (75 Core Artists) from the 2023 show are automatically in the 2024 show.
Congratulations to the following (Core Artists) for the 2024 show are:
Amber Anderson, Beki Borman, Chris Behrs, Amy Beattie, Karla Byl, Matt Becker, Lane Burns, Hannah Bubacz, Angie Cope, Holly Cegielski, Mandy Chou, Hanna Chao, Elizabeth Dawson, Steph Davies, Anna Deutsch, Bridget DeLoge, Robin Dickson, John Eggebrecht, Kat Froehlich, Burton Gross, Kelli Greentree, Jon Grider, Julie Feider Grisar, Ilya Gurevich, Barbara Hayden, Kristine Hinrichs, Holly Harnischfeger, Diego Heredia, Leah Jurgens, Mike Kasun, Heidi Koester, May Klisch, Kyle Klusmeyer, Amy Klusmeyer, Erick Knudtson, Isabella Knutsen, Les Leffingwell, Carolyn Larkin, Luckystar, Don Linke, Carey Myers, Christine McGovern, Molly McKee, Nicci Martin, Jacque Nelson, Mike Olive, Ann Powell, Glenda Puhek, Stacy Ollmann, Leslie Phillips, Christine Raasch, Vivian Rad, Mary Radke, Sydney Radandt, Pam Ruschman,
Ari Rosenthal, Mark Roeder, Autumn Ritenour, Tim Rozwadowski, Rick Ross, Laurie Runnoe, Brooke Ritzow, Jackie Steffen, Ryan Steiskal, Emily Simonis, Alisa Streets, Irene Simmons, Emily Simonis, Ceci Tejeda, Arica Tomlinson, Leann Wooten, Dawn Weeden, Kathleen Walters, Angel Welniak, Anna Warren, Amy Weh, Nicolas Yera, Jimmy Zenisek.
If you didn’t make the top 75 cut, try again… here’s how:
THE 2024 MINI ART SHOW SUBMISSION GUIDE CALL FOR ART! Enter your art now for a chance to participate in the 2024 “mini” show: NEW Requirements: To enter your art for the additional (75 Juried ) submissions: Submit 1 photo of just 4 of your “mini’s” Send it to Art Bar with facebook messenger or email it to art.bar.riverwest.722@gmail.com Juried submissions must be received by 9/25/24 Watch for the “mini” 2024 Juried Winners post on Art Bar’s facebook page on Friday, September 27th, 2024. This is the only notice of the winners. EVERYONE… PLEASE READ THE RULES: The art must be new works, Unsold art from the previous year will not be shown. Image size must be smaller than 8” X 8” With a Mat and frame item can be up to 12” X 12” Also, giclees and prints are accepted, just not repeats we've already seen. Anyone can submit art, no restrictions on subject matter or level of expertise. All art must be wall hung, provided wires, or a place for small nail to hook on. 12 pcs. Maximum number of pieces submitted per artist. If you sold out in the past…you can submit 24 pcs. Put your name and the price on the back of each piece. All items must be priced under $100. Include an inventory sheet in your box with your name, address, email and phone. All art must arrive in a BOX (no totes or bags). We are NO longer taking submissions for: Jewelry, 3D Objects, Pottery, or Fiber items. All art must be dropped off at Art Bar by October 27th, 2024. Opening Night is Friday, November 1st, 2024. Sales begin at 7pm sharp! The Show is restocked daily until 12/31/2024. Pick-up remaining artwork after 1/6/25 All Checks will be in your box for items sold. We retain only 20% on sold art. Last years “mini” show sold over $73,000.00 of Art during this show! Our BEST Year EVER! We can't wait to do it all again! Thanks for participating! Don Krause
Every Wednesday 9pm-1:30am
10.16 • 11.07 • 11.21
12.05 • 12.19
Catering
by Wonderland
If you are interested in having us host your event at Wonderland, the Art★Bar, or Meow✦Bar & Lounge, please email the link below.
•We require at least a 7-day advance notice for all catering orders and events
•Each dish serves approximately 20 persons.
•A 20% gratuity will be applied to all orders.
•Silverware, plates, napkins, serving dishes, and utensils will be provided for all in-house catering events.
•V = Vegan, GF = Gluten Free
APPETIZERS
WONDERWINGS or TOFU WINGS (V) $63
Choose from either our chicken wings or our seasoned tofu wings. Styles include Creole Dry Rub (V), Godzilla (Honey Sriracha), House Dry Rub (V), Nashville Hot (V), or Royal BBQ (V). Also choose a dipping sauce: Bleu Cheese, Buttermilk Aioli, Garden Mayo (V), or Parmesan Peppercorn.
SPARTICHOKE DIP $48
Mozzarella-Gruyere-Goat cheese blend, artichokes, spinach, herbs, pepper, Parmesan cheese and toasted breadcrumbs, served with sourdough toast points. Vegetarian.
CRAB RANGOON DIP $63
Crab meat, cream cheese and fish sauce, topped with Godzilla Sauce (honey-sriracha) and green onion, served with crispy wonton wrappers.
CHARCUTERIE $84
An assortment of sliced cheeses, cured meats, nuts, and fruit. Served with a varied selection of crackers.
CRUDITÉ $48
An assortment of fresh vegetables. Served with a creamy dill dip. GF.
SEAFOOD FRITTERS $63
Crab, shrimp, and cod in a cornmeal batter, deep fried into bite size balls and served with a Creole Remoulade.
SOUTHERN PIGS IN A BLANKET $58
Bite size andouille sausage slices wrapped in a butter biscuit dough and baked. Served with a honey mustard dipping sauce.
BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS $42
Whole blistered shishito peppers topped with fermented chili aioli, sesame seeds, and green onion. V, GF.
MEATBALLS $58
House-made Italian beef-pork-veal meatballs. Set in a house-made red sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.
HUMMUS $48
Olive oil chickpea Hummus, topped with parsley and fresh lemon juice. Served with fresh vegetables and sourdough toast points. Vegetarian. GF without the toast points.
TEMPURA VEGGIES $37
Carrots, green beans, and scallions, rice flour battered and fried. Served with honey sriracha. GF.
BRUSCHETTA $37
Fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, red onion, and fresh mozzarella on toasted crostinis. Vegetarian.
MAINS
SHORT RIB STROGANOFF $90
Sauteed mushrooms and onions tossed with pasta in a creamy Goat Cheese sauce, topped with braised beef short ribs, herbs, and sour cream.
MAC AND CHEESE $53
Curly trottole pasta tossed with our own American-Muenster-Gruyere cheese sauce blend, topped with Parmesan and toasted breadcrumbs. Vegan option available.
RED PEPPER PESTO LINGUINI $53
Sautéed eggplant, zucchini, red onion, and garlic, tossed with house-made red pepper pesto and linguine. Vegetarian.
CHIMICURRI CHICKEN $90
Roasted chicken breast and leg, topped with pickled red onion and chimichurri.
PORK TENDERLOIN $84
Roasted pork tenderloin sliced thin and topped with herbed goat cheese and pickled red beets.
SALMON FILLETS $126
Pan seared crispy skin-on salmon, dill cream sauce, capers, and lemon zest.
BEEF TENDERLOIN $126
Medium-rare beef tenderloin sliced thin topped with au poivre, shredded salt-cured egg yolk, and herbs.
FINGER SANDWICHES
PIMENTO FRIED GREEN TOMATO $42
Pimento cheese, cornmeal fried green tomato, and Nashville hot sauce on toasted wheat bread.
JARBARITO $63
Medium rare steak, chimichurri, and pickled red onion sandwiched between two fried plantains.
PORK RIB SLIDERS $53
Tender pulled pork, Royal BBQ sauce, and house made pickles. Served on slider buns.
CHICKEN SATAY SLIDERS $53
Chicken satay, topped with a peanut sauce slaw. Served on slider buns.
SALMON SAMMIES $63
Salmon, sliced cucumber pickled red onion, and herbed goat cheese. Served on toasted sourdough.
MEDITERRANEAN $42
Olive tapenade, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic, and asparagus. Served on toasted sourdough. Vegan.
SIDES
PORK BELLY COLLARD GREENS $42
Collard greens slow cooked with chopped pork belly, hot sauce and stock. Vegan option available.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS $42
Baked Brussels sprouts with bacon, dried fig, Parmesan cheese, and balsamic reduction.
MASHED POTATOES $42 | MUSHROOM GRAVY (V) $21
Yukon gold and red potatoes mashed with heavy cream, butter, roasted garlic, and herbs. Vegan option available.
HONEY ROASTED CARROTS $37
Carrots roasted in honey, dill, and butter.
ROASTED VEGGIES $37
Roasted broccolini, asparagus, parsnip, sweet potato, zucchini, parsley, herbs, and butter.
GREEK SALAD $42
Chopped bib lettuce, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Feta cheese, and pepperoncini, served with a Greek Vinaigrette.
HOUSE SALAD $42
Chopped bib lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded beets, and croutons. Served with a choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ginger Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese, or Parmesan Peppercorn.
PIZZA PARTY! $58
18” x 24” super-sized, hand-tossed pizzas.
BRICK HOUSE
Mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, Italian red sauce, spices.
CHICKEN ALFREDO
Mozzarella, grilled chicken thigh, creamy garlic alfredo sauce, spices.
LAKESIDE DELUXE
Mozzarella, Gruyere, sausage, pepperoni, roasted bell peppers, red onions, kalamata olives, Italian red sauce, spices.
MARGHERITA
Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, Italian red sauce, basil, spices.
Reservations and Other Info
• When requesting a reservation, please indicate if you need any special accommodations for seating, such as high chairs or handicap access. Please also include a phone number we can reach you at.
• We do not take reservations for parties of less than 6, as there is usually little to no wait for seating smaller groups. We can certainly accommodate larger groups (6 people or more) with enough advance notice. Just send us an email, give us a call (however there isn't always someone available to answer), or click on chat icon at the bottom of the page, and we'll see what we can do for you. Please note that it may take 48 hours to respond to email and chats.
• You must check in with us before seating at Wonderland. Use the main entrance on the corner of Fratney and Burleigh.
• Wonderland offers carry out, table service, and counter service during all regular restaurant hours.
• When ordering food for Art★Bar, simply place your order at the Wonderland counter (or order online) and pick it up at the quoted time. These orders will be packaged to-go.
• DOGS: The Art Bar is a dog-friendly bar, but only if your dog is friendly (no pets are allowed at Wonderland). ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH, TETHERED TO YOUR PERSON, AND KEPT OUT OF THE WAY AT ALL TIMES. Please keep in mind that a busy bar environment is not always a good place for pets. PLEASE, BE A CONSIDERATE PET OWNER and use your best judgement. WE STRONGLY DISCOURAGE HAVING MORE THAN A FEW DOGS INSIDE THE BAR AT ONE TIME.
Events
Fri. 10.04, 7pm @ Art★Bar:
FEAR21: The Annual Halloween Gallery Show
Live Music 9pm TBA
Sat. 10.05, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Pete Henry
Wed. 10.09, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Fri. 10.11, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Bobcat
Sat. 10.12, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Pierce Crask
Wed. 10.16, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Thu. 10.17, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Falling Star Comedy Night
Fri. 10.18, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Noah Hittner
Sat. 10.19, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ The League of Erics
Wed. 10.23, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Fri. 10.25, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music TBA
Sat. 10.26, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Matthew Haeffel Trio
Thu. 10.31, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Fri. 11.01, 7pm @ Art★Bar:
THE 2024 MINI SHOW OPENING NIGHT
Live Music 9pm w/ Sainted Patrons
Wed. 11.06, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Thu. 11.07, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Falling Star Comedy Night
Fri. 11.08, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Cody James
Sat. 11.09, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Texas Dave Trio
Wed. 11.13, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Fri. 11.15, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Carl Erikstrup
Sat. 11.16, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Matthew DeChant
Wed. 11.20, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Thu. 11.21, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Falling Star Comedy Night
Fri. 11.22, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ E.N. Leith
Sat. 11.23, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ John Gay
NO LIVE MUSIC FRI. 11.29 and SAT. 11.30.
Wed. 12.04, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Thu. 12.05, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Falling Star Comedy Night
Fri. 12.06, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Kevin Farinelli
Sat. 12.07, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Jazz Flux Duo
Wed. 12.11, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Fri. 12.13, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Michael McKinnon
Sat. 12.14, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Matthew Pejovic
Wed. 12.18, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
KARAOKE!
Thu. 12.19, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Falling Star Comedy Night
Fri. 12.20, 9pm @ Art★Bar:
Live Music w/ Eric Wennerstrand
Sat. 12.21, 8pm @ Art★Bar:
The 2024 HOLIDAY PARTY!
Live Music w/ The Flood
No Live Music or Karaoke 12.25 through 12.28.
Tue. 12.31, 8pm @ Art★Bar:
The 2024 NYE BALL DROP BASH!
DANCE PARTY w/ LIVE MUSIC TBA
Gift Cards
These are available for purchase online ( $25, $50, $75, or $100) or in person at ArtBar or Wonderland for any desired amount, and good toward any purchase at either location, as well as Two Bar & Lounge.
Food Specials
at Wonderland
• Tuesday Burgerwars:
Every Tuesday we feature two specialty burgers and face them against each other. The best seller returns the following week to face a new challenger.
• Friday Fish Fry:
Crispy golden breaded pollock fillets, tartar sauce, coleslaw, apple sauce and pumpernickel toast with your choice of French fries, house-made kettle chips or potato pancakes. Comes with a cup of meaty chili or clam chowder. Add fried shrimp with cocktail sauce for $5.
ALSO: "Catch Of The Day" $$
Chef's selection wil change weekly.
Drink Specials
at the Art★Bar
• Happy Hour M T W R F:
2 for 1 beer, wine and rail/call cocktails
(3pm-6pm)
• Monday D.E.W. and a Brew:
$7 Tully Shot and a PBR Tallboy or MYSTERY BEER
(8pm-close)
• Two fer Tuesday:
2 for 1 on most drinks
(3pm-Midnight)
• Wine Night Wednesday:
Half off wine by the glass or bottle
(8pm-close)
• Lakefront Thursday:
$2 off select Lakefront beers
(8pm-close)
• Saturday:
$6 Mimosas
$28 Mimosa Liters
(9am-3pm)
• Sunday:
$6 Mimosas
$28 Mimosa Liters
(9am-close)
Current Business Hours
Wonderland
BRUNCH
Friday Saturday Sunday
9am-3pm
DINNER
Tuesday through Sunday
4pm-9pm
Closed on Mondays
Art★Bar
Monday 3pm-1:30am
Tuesday 3pm-1:30am
Wednesday 3pm-1:30am
Thursday 3pm-1:30am
Friday 3pm-2am
Saturday 9am-2am
Sunday 9am-1:30am
Meow✦Bar
Wednesday through Saturday
7pm-1:30am
Gluten Free Options
at Wonderland
Please Note:
We take dietary restrictions very seriously. Though we have Gluten Free options we are not an entirely Gluten Free restaurant, meaning there is always a very slight chance of cross-contamination.
Please keep this in mind while making your menu choices.
Almost every menu item has a Gluten Free option or is already prepared Gluten Free.
Please see the individual item descriptions for clarification.
Gluten Free option may include an upcharge.