Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Food, Drinks, and Live Music at Benson's Restaurant Group
America is turning 250, and we're marking the occasion with festive food, patriotic cocktails, live music, and limited-time specials across Benson's Restaurant Group.
Here's what's on the menu June 29 through July 5.
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.
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.
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
The Edison - 322 N. Broadway
Raise a glass to 250 years with brunch, bottomless mimosas, summer cocktails, and patio dining
Onesto - 221 N. Broadway
Gather on the patio for seasonal spritzes, handcrafted cocktails, and your favorite Italian dishes all holiday week long.