Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Food, Drinks, and Live Music at Benson's Restaurant Group
America is turning 250, and Benson's Restaurant Group is celebrating all week long with live music, patio dining, festive cocktails, and limited-time food specials.
From June 29 through July 5, join us at Blue Bat Kitchen , Bridgewater Modern Grill, Smoke Shack, The Edison, and Onesto for a week of summer celebrations.
Whether you're meeting friends for drinks, grabbing brunch before the fireworks, enjoying live music on the patio, or looking for a festive dinner spot, we've got your holiday plans covered.
Blue Bat Kitchen - 249 N. Water St.
Celebrate along the Milwaukee River with fun, summer-inspired specials and live music all week long.
Limited-Time Specials
Bomb Pop Margarita
Ameri-Kebab | Burger, brat, and barbecue chicken all on one skewer
Trio of Sides | Potato salad, corn on the cob, and baked beans
4th of July Weekend Live Music Line Up
Thursday, July 2: Matthew Haeffel 4PM – 7PM
Friday, July 3: Marr’Lo 4PM – 7PM
Saturday, July 4: Erich Von Klassen 12PM – 3PM & DJ Isaac 4PM – 7PM
The Tequila Garden is open all weekend, making it the perfect place to gather before fireworks, meet friends for drinks, or enjoy a night in the Historic Third Ward.
The Bridgewater Modern Grill - 2011 S. 1st St.
Celebrate America's 250th with riverfront dining, handcrafted cocktails, and live music throughout the holiday week.
Limited-Time Specials:
Beef Rib | Braised bone-in beef rib, chive potato, horseradish beef jus
Melting Pot for Two
Booker's Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned
Raspberry Sour
OPE! Brewing Bomb Pop Hard Seltzer
4th of July Weekend Live Music Line Up
Saturday, July 4: David Braun 10:30AM - 1:30PM
Sunday, July 5: Jennifer Hufford 1PM - 4PM
Smoke Shack - 332 N. Milwaukee St.
Available all July long, Smoke Shack is bringing backyard barbecue flavors and patriotic cocktails to the Historic Third Ward. Pair your meal with live music during the holiday week and celebrate with a sandwich built for America's birthday.
Limited-Time Specials:
The Independence Porker | Pulled Texas pork and mac & cheese on potato bread
Freedom Berry Lemonade | Strawberry vodka lemonade
Blue Liberty Lemonade | Blueberry vodka lemonade
BBQ Buzz Spiked Lemonade | Vodka lemonade
4th of July Weekend Live Music Line Up
Saturday July 4th: Evan Christian 11AM - 2PM
Onesto - 221 N. Broadway
Celebrate the holiday week with patio dining, seasonal cocktails, and modern Italian favorites in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Limited-Time Specials:
Red, White & Burrata | Strawberries, blueberries, burrata, Marcona almonds, and champagne citrus vinaigrette
Lobster Mac & Cheese | Cavatappi pasta, lobster, fontina cheese, and sage breadcrumbs
Banana Split | Brûléed banana, chocolate gelato, caramel, hazelnuts, whipped cream, and Amarena cherry
Bomb Pop Spritz
The Edison - 322 N. Broadway
Raise a glass to 250 years with brunch, bottomless mimosas, summer cocktails, and patio dining
Limited-Time Special:
Patriot's Sour | Maker's Mark, blue curaçao, lemon, lime, cherry