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Address: 1751 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 212-8692
Website: https://www.purslane.kitchen/
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Review: Purslane Is Bringing Small Plates to the East Side
Why move to Milwaukee? Simple – the siren song of a brick-and-mortar. Her old friend Justin Carlisle was coming to the end of Ardent’s run.
Reviews
Scott W
Have heard people rave about this place and have wanted to come for some time now. So glad that we did!
Food:
Everything about the menu and food feels intentional. Just to get us settled in, we were given a couple of small glasses of warm Turkish apple cider. It had mild flavors and was a nice way to awaken the palate.
For cocktails, we got the “Above the Terracotta” Manhattan and the “Mosaic Form” Old Fashioned. Both lived up to their descriptions, especially the smokiness of the Old Fashioned.
After consulting with our server, we decided on a couple of small plates and one large one. The Meze Trio was a wonderful way to start. Each was delicious, with a distinct texture and flavor profile. We both agreed that the sweet potato was our favorite. The Fattoush Salad was fresh, with excellent flavors, and provided an abundance of complementary textures. The Juusto cheese squares are fried and lent a nice richness to the dish.
We ended with the Ali Nazik Beef Kebab. (We learned that kebab without the shish simply means grilled food.) It was tender and flavorful and came out plenty hot. We loved all the accompanying ingredients, with one exception. It was my first time having bulgur pilav, and I just wasn’t impressed.
Service:
From the time we entered to the time we left, we felt like we were in a space where our presence mattered. Everyone did their very best to make our dinner special. We had lots of questions, and our server was more than happy to answer them and make suggestions. The pacing was perfect, never feeling like we were forgotten or rushed. So nice to be treated with kindness. Thank you, Kyle.
Atmosphere:
Maybe I should have known, but I was surprised by the size of the space. In the area where we dined, there were fewer than 10 small tables and 7 seats at the bar counter. It was a warm, intimate space with subdued lighting. There were only a few other people when we arrived, and it was quiet, which made for easy conversation. I had the impression of having dinner at a friend’s home.
I don’t often mention the restrooms in restaurant reviews, but this place deserves bonus points. Even that space is a nice extension of the attention to design and comfort found in the dining area.
Purslane gets excellent reviews and ratings. Now that we’ve dined here, I understand the attraction. Definitely planning to come back for a repeat performance.
… moreFood:
Everything about the menu and food feels intentional. Just to get us settled in, we were given a couple of small glasses of warm Turkish apple cider. It had mild flavors and was a nice way to awaken the palate.
For cocktails, we got the “Above the Terracotta” Manhattan and the “Mosaic Form” Old Fashioned. Both lived up to their descriptions, especially the smokiness of the Old Fashioned.
After consulting with our server, we decided on a couple of small plates and one large one. The Meze Trio was a wonderful way to start. Each was delicious, with a distinct texture and flavor profile. We both agreed that the sweet potato was our favorite. The Fattoush Salad was fresh, with excellent flavors, and provided an abundance of complementary textures. The Juusto cheese squares are fried and lent a nice richness to the dish.
We ended with the Ali Nazik Beef Kebab. (We learned that kebab without the shish simply means grilled food.) It was tender and flavorful and came out plenty hot. We loved all the accompanying ingredients, with one exception. It was my first time having bulgur pilav, and I just wasn’t impressed.
Service:
From the time we entered to the time we left, we felt like we were in a space where our presence mattered. Everyone did their very best to make our dinner special. We had lots of questions, and our server was more than happy to answer them and make suggestions. The pacing was perfect, never feeling like we were forgotten or rushed. So nice to be treated with kindness. Thank you, Kyle.
Atmosphere:
Maybe I should have known, but I was surprised by the size of the space. In the area where we dined, there were fewer than 10 small tables and 7 seats at the bar counter. It was a warm, intimate space with subdued lighting. There were only a few other people when we arrived, and it was quiet, which made for easy conversation. I had the impression of having dinner at a friend’s home.
I don’t often mention the restrooms in restaurant reviews, but this place deserves bonus points. Even that space is a nice extension of the attention to design and comfort found in the dining area.
Purslane gets excellent reviews and ratings. Now that we’ve dined here, I understand the attraction. Definitely planning to come back for a repeat performance.
Nibs
Absolutely outstanding in every aspect. Dinner with friends. 3 of us ordered 6 dishes to share. Every single one was perfect. Fresh, hearty, tasty with generous portions. We didn’t leave room for dessert and we devoured the food so quickly I forgot to take photos of all but one dish. The service is as good as the food. Possibly the friendliest, most accommodating restaurant staff I’ve ever run across. We stayed a while after dinner just chatting and they never once made us feel anything other than welcome to do so. Brilliant experience from start to finish. Wholeheartedly recommend.
… moreConnie Berken
A group of four, long time friends enjoyed Valentine’s Day at Purslane’s. First we enjoyed some interesting cocktails that the bartender brought to our table. I had the Color of Thought – an Old Fashioned made with cherry vanilla bitters and pomegranate seeds, -it was delicious! Next, we ordered small and large plates that we shared. Each one was creatively prepared and thoughtfully presented. The server brought one at a time to the table and each one was amazing. My personal favorite was the Meze Trio but we also enjoyed, Beef Cheeks – a savory very tender beef in a gravy type sauce. It was delicious with many unique spices. We also enjoyed Deviled Eggs, and Walleye Falafel- our favorites! The server, who was excellent and gave us her undivided attention, recommended a red wine by the glass that was awesome! Everyone worked as a team to make our experience extremely enjoyable. The owner and host came out to our table to talk with us about their restaurant. The atmosphere and plates at Purslane is Mediterranean inspired with a bohemian vibe. We loved everything and had so much fun together. Thank you for a fantastic dining experience!
… moreElizabeth Rose
The food was exceptional (the scallops on another level entirely) and the cocktails were outstanding! Kyle, the cocktail wizard, chatted with us about some of our picks and it’s clear that he has passion for what he does. Sometimes it’s difficult to find cocktails that aren’t typically what you’d make at home… this place experiments so that you don’t have to, and Kyle hits it out of the park! Thank you for a lovely dinner, Purslane! We will certainly be back ☺️
… moreHilary B
The flavors of everything we tried were extraordinary. The fattoush salad and meze trio were my favorites. The service was outstanding.
… moreGrace Howard
Had a wonderful evening here. Food, beverages, and service were all fantastic. Highlights were the olives, sunchokes, and desserts. The deviled eggs, beef kabob, and sweet potato borek were also excellent, but we were absolutely blown away by the others. It all brought back lovely memories of our trips to Turkey. The decor and Turkish coffee added to that as well. We want to try other things on the menu and so we will be back!
… moreVeronica Brend
Brunch at Purslane was an absolute delight. I went with my wife and friends and from start to finish it felt cozy, welcoming, and effortlessly special.
We kicked things off with the biscuit (a must), warm olives, and a trio of dips, every bite was thoughtful and delicious. For mains, the shakshuka, pancakes, and chicken & falafel waffle were all standouts, perfectly balanced and full of flavor.
The service was fantastic, attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe made us want to linger just a little longer. A perfect spot for a relaxed, memorable brunch. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe kicked things off with the biscuit (a must), warm olives, and a trio of dips, every bite was thoughtful and delicious. For mains, the shakshuka, pancakes, and chicken & falafel waffle were all standouts, perfectly balanced and full of flavor.
The service was fantastic, attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe made us want to linger just a little longer. A perfect spot for a relaxed, memorable brunch. We’ll definitely be back.
Sofia Kawamura
We love everything! The location couldn’t get a better chef to be there. The food was tasty with lots of spices that we can’t find in any other restaurant. The staff were always welcoming and trying to get all
Information to be a great place.
Try their wine because you can’t find it anywhere or one of their unique cocktails.
… moreInformation to be a great place.
Try their wine because you can’t find it anywhere or one of their unique cocktails.
Kyle Gilman
You’ve seen the pictures, the food is obviously good. Let’s talk about the front of the house for a second… At no point did my water glass drop below half way; these people were like ninjas with the refill pitcher. As soon as my cocktail was running low, they were right on top of it. At one point, I knocked my spoon on the ground and a sly angel appeared out of nowhere to discretely replace it. A throughly enjoyable atmosphere.
… moreLaura H
We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Purslane. Overall amazing experience from the attention of the staff, the ambiance, and the outstanding food.
We had:
Tuna- spice crunchy togarashi rice added a great texture and perfectly complemented the delicate tuna/strawberry flavors.
Squash Blossoms (a limited special)- creamy/ filling and a delicate crunch from the frying. We especially loved how they were paired with an intense tomato confit. I wanted to lick the plate. I should have. Now I’m regretting that I didn’t.
Walleye Falafel: These were a favorite; we loved rolling them up and eating them like little tacos.
Wings- Tender and great flavored sauce. Picture not included of my face smeared with the sauce.
Beef Kebab- another favorite- incredible tender beef and the creamy eggplant sauce and fava beans lightened it up to make it a great summery dish.
Spanish gin and tonic
Negroni
Everything was very fresh and perfectly seasoned. I almost “accidentally” stabbed my husband’s hand with my fork as we fought for the last bites of the kebab. We can’t wait to go back and try the rest of their menu. The wine menu looked especially interesting and the table next to us was raving about the meze trio, so we hope to try that next time.
… moreWe had:
Tuna- spice crunchy togarashi rice added a great texture and perfectly complemented the delicate tuna/strawberry flavors.
Squash Blossoms (a limited special)- creamy/ filling and a delicate crunch from the frying. We especially loved how they were paired with an intense tomato confit. I wanted to lick the plate. I should have. Now I’m regretting that I didn’t.
Walleye Falafel: These were a favorite; we loved rolling them up and eating them like little tacos.
Wings- Tender and great flavored sauce. Picture not included of my face smeared with the sauce.
Beef Kebab- another favorite- incredible tender beef and the creamy eggplant sauce and fava beans lightened it up to make it a great summery dish.
Spanish gin and tonic
Negroni
Everything was very fresh and perfectly seasoned. I almost “accidentally” stabbed my husband’s hand with my fork as we fought for the last bites of the kebab. We can’t wait to go back and try the rest of their menu. The wine menu looked especially interesting and the table next to us was raving about the meze trio, so we hope to try that next time.