Address: 316 N. Milwaukee St, Milwaukee
Website: fauntleroymke.com
Cuisine: French fare
Chefs: Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite
Mood: Playful surroundings in a modern French setting
Pricing: Lunch entrees, $12-26; Dinner entrees, $18-30
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- Lyonnaise salad: This salad is an option for a business lunch. Arranged are pork belly, frisee and croutons. To top it off is an egg, with a shallot vinaigrette.
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- Duck à l’Orange: This dish is made for two. It is a duck breast with an orange sauce and foie gras. A grilled heart salad with leg confit and lentils are included.
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- Interior: Fauntleroy has an offbeat take on a traditional French restaurant. Its décor mingles European elegance with 1970s rock.
The two veteran chefs behind DanDan, Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, recently opened a French cuisine restaurant in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Classic and modern flavors are showcased through a variety of hors d’oeuvre, small plates, salads and entrees. One of the most popular items on the menu is the signature Duck à l’Orange for two. The food is crafted with French technique and farm fresh ingredients. Other popular menu items include the duck confit, chicken liver éclair, grilled beet, and the lyonnaise salad.
Though the restaurant has an elegant setting, there is décor influenced by the 1970s rock era in the dining room. The playful and vibrant room is often used for special occasions. Casual lunches and dinners can also be enjoyed in the bar area.
Fauntleroy is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Happy Hour is Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fauntleroy suggests making a reservation if you have a group of eight or more.
