Reservations
Thanks for choosing to dine with us! Here’s the lowdown on how reservations work around here:
🐟Lent In The Tent - Heated Tent for 250 Guests!
We're bringing back our heated beer garden tent for 2026. From Ash Wednesday until Mid-May, enjoy beautiful weather for a Friday Fish Fry, or Endless Summer Saturdays with Live Music in the Beer Garden!
🍻Our Friday Fish Fry is one of our busiest traditions, so our full German menu is limited on Fridays. You’ll still plenty of options like Fish Fry classics, gourmet Loaded Brats, and our German appetizers, but dishes like Boneless Duck, Pork Shanks, Wiener Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, and Goulash are served on other days.
Thank you for your understanding — and we’re sorry for any inconvenience.
🍻 Walk-Ins Always Welcome – No reservation? No worries. We always leave room for walk-ins and bar seating.
HEATED BEER GARDEN TENT EVENTS
FEBRUARY 17 - MAY 24
Heated Tent for 250 Guests!
We're bringing back our heated beer garden tent for 2026. From Ash Wednesday until Mid-May, enjoy beautiful weather for a Friday Fish Fry, or Endless Summer Saturdays with Live Music in the Beer Garden!
SPECIAL EVENTS
MAY 20 - Lost Works Of Peter Gries!
The Lost Works of Peter Gries at Kegel’s Inn
A One Night Art Exhibition & Networking Event in Milwaukee
Step into a story nearly lost to time.
For decades, guests at Kegel's Inn admired the historic landscape murals that quietly lined the walls of the nearly 100-year-old German restaurant. Few knew the name behind them. Even fewer knew there was more.
Now, for the first time ever, a hidden collection of original paintings by muralist Peter Gries will be publicly displayed during a special one-night exhibition and chamber networking event hosted in partnership with the West Allis and Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce.
Recently discovered by Gries’ great-grandson in a closet in Winona, Minnesota, these long-forgotten works reveal the depth of an artist whose story became woven into Milwaukee history. Peter Gries was more than a muralist. He was an immigrant artist finding his place in America, sponsored for citizenship in the 1930s by the Kegel family during the early years of Kegel’s Inn.
Guests will enjoy:
A rare art exhibition featuring newly discovered original works
Austrian Wine and imported cheese pairings
Networking with Milwaukee-area business professionals
Historic storytelling surrounding Kegel’s Inn and the Gries collection
An intimate evening inside one of Milwaukee’s most iconic historic restaurants
Whether you’re passionate about Milwaukee history, Wisconsin art, historic architecture, hidden stories, or unique networking events, this exhibition offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a forgotten chapter of local cultural history.
Event Details
The Lost Works of Peter Gries
Wednesday, May 20
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kegel’s Inn
West Allis, Wisconsin
MAY 16 - AFTER HOURS JAZZ NIGHTS
As the kitchen’s lights dim and the dinner crowd drifts away, Kegel’s Inn transforms into a warm, intimate jazz haven. Join us for After Hours Jazz — an evening of smooth melodies, soulful improvisations, and good conversation in the heart of West Allis.
When & Where
🗓️ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Inside Kegel’s Inn (after restaurant service winds down)
🎶 Local jazz artists bring the vibe — past lineups include Crook & Company, Russ King, B.D. Greer & The Gents, Mrs. Fun, & Joel Lehman with Gil Jazz.
Admission: $15 Online, $20 at door.
What to Expect
A cozy, candlelit atmosphere — perfect for jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. A limited late-night menu with charcuterie boards and German apps to elevate your evening plus, Cocktail service during the show.
Why You Should Come
This isn’t your typical concert night — it’s an immersive late-evening experience. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just a weekend escape with friends. The music, the ambiance, the warm glow — it all comes together to give you something uniquely Kegel’s.
👋 Pro Tip: Tables are first come first serve with a reservation. Once seated, we'll have cocktail servers to grab you a drink, order some snacks and let the night drift into jazz.
