Bites Nearby: Upscale Pub Grub in a Tosa Hotel

Having difficulties deciding where to grab a bite to eat in Wauwatosa? Don't know where to turn for a real good pub hamburger, a scrumptious Italian dish or a fantastic fish fry? That's where Patch comes in. Each week, the Wauwatosa Patch finds a great restaurant or cafe nearby that's worth checking out. Here is this week's pick:

Located inside the Wauwatosa Radisson Hotel, RJ's Garden & Grille focuses on upscale pub grub for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is a frequent destination for travelers who are staying at the hotel, but also a popular place for locals. Food orders can be eaten inside the cozy pub, or RJ's offers a carry-out service for people on the go.

A few of the more notable scrumptious items on the menu include appetizers such as crab cakes, Resta Shrimp, Mozzarella Marinara, Buffalo Wings and Wisconsin Beer Cheese. The latter consists of diced potatoes simmered with creamy cheddar cheese and beer.

The pub focuses on healthy and tasty soups and salads, and offers a daily special where guests can order a bowl of soup du jour paired with a choice of garden fresh mixed green salad, a deli-style sandwich of the day and fresh fruit, all for $11.

A few of the more popular lunch and dinner entrees include Oriental Shrimp Salad, stir fry, a classic Rueben sandwich, a Walleye Pike Po'-Boy sandwich, boneless pork chops, Cornish game hen, and high-quality steaks such as filet mignon or New York strip.

If you are a breakfast eater, RJ's can make you steak and eggs, corned beef, a three-cheese omelet or a Louraine Omelet. To wash down the food, they serve Starbucks coffee.

There is also a fully stocked bar area where bartenders can mix almost any alcoholic beverage, and serve a variety of beer brands.

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Address: 2303 N. Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa

Phone: 414-774-2400

Hours: Open daily, 7am - 11pm