Amelia's

Family-friendly Amelia's restaurant near Milwaukee Airport offers casual American dining, daily specials, happy hour drinks, and a cozy ambiance. Enjoy delicious fish fry, burgers, wings, and local favorites with outdoor seating, drive-thru, and private party rooms. Perfect for lunch, dinner, groups, families, and solo dining—reservations accepted.

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Welcome to Amelia's

Taste the Difference.

Amelia's
Amelia's
Amelia's
Amelia's

Nestled across from Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport at 724 E Layton Ave, Amelia’s invites families and travelers alike to enjoy a slice of friendly, casual dining. With its themed decor honoring Amelia Earhart, the restaurant radiates a fun, adventurous spirit. Whether you dine in, takeout, or order delivery, Amelia’s offers hearty American fare in a warm, lively atmosphere.

Feel like catching a game or enjoying karaoke? You’ll find a great beer selection, cocktails, and wine to complement your meal. The party room makes it perfect for large gatherings, birthdays, or special events. After a long flight or a day sightseeing, stop by and indulge in delicious comfort food, from Friday fish fries to local specialties. Amelia’s combines community charm with top-quality service, making it a favorite spot for families, locals, and visitors exploring south Milwaukee.

Directions & Reservations

Plan Your Visit

Address

724 E Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, United States

Phone

+1 414-483-0345

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About

The Culinary Story

Amelia's
Amelia's
Amelia's
Amelia's

Amelia’s stands out as a family-friendly and community-focused restaurant in Milwaukee’s south side. Established with the spirit of adventure and camaraderie, it offers a menu that balances traditional American favorites with local specialties. The venue is designed for comfort and fun, featuring a fireplace, lively bar atmosphere, and an open party room that welcomes large groups and celebrations. The staff’s friendly, attentive service makes every dine-in experience special, whether you're enjoying a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner.

Amelia’s prides itself on offering great value, with prices generally ranging from $10 to $20, ensuring quality and affordability. Their full menu includes everything from hearty burgers, sandwiches, and pizza to fresh salads and soups, made with fresh ingredients and local flavors when possible. The restaurant also emphasizes community connection, regularly hosting events like car shows and karaoke nights, bringing neighbors and visitors together with good food and good cheer.

Work Hours

Availability and Service Times

  • SundayOpen
  • MondayOpen
  • TuesdayOpen
  • WednesdayOpen
  • ThursdayOpen
  • FridayOpen
  • SaturdayOpen

Amelia’s boasts a versatile menu with daily specials, quick service, and a vibrant, inviting vibe. The outdoor seating area lets you soak in Wisconsin’s fresh air during warmer months. Inside, the retro-themed decor and cozy ambiance make every visit memorable. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible everywhere from the entrance to the restrooms. Enjoy bar games, karaoke nights, and Thursday Mexican Mondays. With options for dine-in, curbside pickup, drive-through, and delivery, Amelia’s adapts to your busy schedule.

The bar features a wide beer list, satisfying cocktail selection, and an extensive wine list. Open for lunch, dinner, and late-night bites, it caters to families with children and group gatherings alike. Plus, reservations are accepted to secure your spot for special occasions or busy weekends.

Amelia's

The exterior of Amelia’s exudes a welcoming, approachable charm. The outdoor seating area is perfect for sunny days, offering a casual place to gather with friends or family. Classic Milwaukee street parking nearby makes stopping easy after a flight or a day of exploring Mitchell International Airport. During summer, the patio buzzes with energy, and in the winter, the indoor fireplace adds warmth to chilly nights. The lively exterior often features community events and colorful signage, making it a recognizable local fixture. The vibe outside reflects its interior’s friendly and fun spirit—an ideal spot to unwind with a cold beer or enjoy a quick bite in Milwaukee’s vibrant Hub Center district.

Guestbook & Reviews

Experience Through Their Eyes

We stopped on for Friday night fish fry. Now, if you want to survive in Wisconsin as a place to get food, you have to have a Friday night fish fry, or you will close abruptly, I ordered the cod the cod, and it came out piping hot, crisp, and crunchy; the fish was perfect, the service was spot on and fast if you are near the airport I suggest you stop on by

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Trucking k.

Amelia‘s bar and restaurant is a Gem! We were honestly trying to get a burger from night owl, but came too late for that, and Amelia’s became our “plan B”… and I am glad for that, because it was terrific! The inside is kind of funky, a real, low-key fun, place local place good place… A place where perhaps everybody could know your name… But even if they didn’t, they would treat you well, and you would order some great food and have a great time Our waitress (Katie) was awesome, so friendly and so helpful and attentive. She gave us good recommendations and we followed them. Interestingly, at the table next to us was a couple who self describe themselves as “regulars”… Greg and Janet… they did seem to be regular because they ordered regular. They ordered plenty and the other two to go.😂😂😂 We had the breakfast burger, and a “bomber” … the breakfast burger was very good… the bomber was out of this world a pork sausage sandwich with red sauce, and mozzarella a really good Bread! Somehow they managed to get the perfect ratio of marinara and mozzarella make my bomber a flavor bomb while still having everything stay together perfectly it was divine We also ordered a small order of haystack onions (Delish)… and chose coleslaw and potato salad as our sides. Both were excellent… “As good as my grandma made”.… And I have to say Amelias has the best potato salad I have ever had in the restaurant setting… Possibly anywhere home or restaurant it was spectacular. We were about to roll out full and happy… When we were made aware that they have a fried ice cream dessert, a lovely, homemade tortilla fried with cinnamon sugar, and a beautiful serving of cold, vanilla ice cream topped with honey. I am not a big fan of sweets, but this was really really good. One day I will get my night owl burger… But today I have no regrets and feel no loss and have a missed a night owl,burger to, instead have Amelia’s bomber!

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Aj S.

All good! My daughter and I had a nice time on a Monday. The other patrons were friendly, the bartender was nice and the food was good. Note, they do Mexican Monday, not Taco Tuesday.

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Lexi W.

I went to their yearly car show. The butterburger was delicious, service was great, and overall a very fun time. You can tell the service is great, even while they were very busy they were very attentive and quick. I will return. Thank you to all the servers, staff and owner.

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Charles H.

Every meal i have tried here over the past year has been really good. I only get my pizza from here instead of nationwide chains. It normally the local places that have the best food.

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Kristin R.

Hot waitresses and bartenders, great beer on tap, and the type of food offerings I dig. My only regret is not being more flirtatious. Maybe next time?

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Jaywade W.