First thing this is off the beaten path. On the corner and if there wasn't a sign above the door would have thought it was just a house. Inside are cozy, welcoming and very clean! Staff was great. Now on to the food, We did a few different plates with 7 of us and shared. The steamed mussels delicious, the hoisin glazed pork, beef tips and salmon was amazing. I wish we could have had more bet just those 4 main meals with a couple of entrees was more than filling. Highly recommend them

Our lasts visit, contrary to almost all other visits, both diners ordered fare that did not have the tomato based dishes that we thought was a little overwhelming upon our last visit. WOW we were blown away with the great flavor, temperature, etc. I will continue supporting Tess as often as I can.

I had tickets at the Oriental Theater and wanted to try a fish fry in the area. I started digging and came across Tess. It's a little off the beaten path, tucked away on Bartlett. I browsed their menu online on a Sunday and spent all week looking for the upscale fish fry. The entree is two tempura battered barramundi filets, several lemon wedges, and Asian slaw, and sweet potato fries. I was blown away by the taste. Everything was perfection, including my clam chowder. Since I was alone, I took a spot at the bar. They had a nice tray to accommodate the rail on the bar and make my area even. Everything was timed perfectly. The atmosphere is upscale yet cozy. The dining room only holds a few tables but there are three tables in the bar as well as a patio when the weather is nice. Overall, I had a nice time. This is a nice spot for date night or if you want a quiet spot to have a drink alone.

The food is really good and the service very attentive and friendly. It was very close to a five star rating but my wife and I each had something on our plates that should have been hot but wasn't (like warm mashed potatoes aren't my favorite). I would try it again, the place it cute and comfortable in a neighborhood setting.

Great neighborhood spot with a really cute patio out back. We especially loved the ravioli and salmon. Also a great Friday fish fry complete with rye bread and slaw. A surprise hit was the fries - both regular and sweet potato were done perfectly. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. PS: We ate here with our two year old daughter and thought we left a beloved stuff animal at the table. When we called asking, the staff was so nice to go take a look for it. The stuffed animal was found safe at home but we really appreciated the effort!

One of Milwaukee's best kept secrets nuzzled in the eclectic neighborhood of Riverewest. If you love romantic patio vibes and yummy food, Tess should be on the top of your list of places to try. My date and I had one of the most unforgettable meals delivered by our waitress, Sam who sold us on the special of the night of a pork dish I cannot remember the name of but will never forget the flavors of the dish. If they have it when you go, order right away. We shared the strawberry rocket salad, dressed to perfection and large enough to share between two. I had the mahi mahi that melted and provided a textured experience with the crumble and warm flavors of a roasted red pepper liquid base. Each bite is worth savoring so be sure to put your fork down each time you take a bite to not miss one minute of the flavors. My date ordered the ravioli which he allowed me a bite and wow! The flavors, the cheese, absolutely delicious. The meal was made perfect ordering the butterscotch budino recommended by Sam and that did not disappoint. The pink salt dances with the flavors in your mouth and may be hands down one of the best desserts I've ever had. Thank you Tess. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

Came here for a birthday dinner and it was so lovely! It had just rained and we asked to be seated outside. The patio was so nice to look at and it was so nice to sit outside. Chairs aren't the most comfortable, but it's not a big deal. It would be nice if there was a coat rack outside where we could hang our purse or coats; we had to put our bags on the floor. On to the food; I opted to get the Korean chicken. This was cooked to perfection. I enjoyed everything about this dish. My friend got the steak and this too was cooked perfectly. We ordered the tostadas for an appetizer. And well, they were good, but I'd honestly skip it. I've had better tostadas. It was so great to finally try Tess after having it book marked for years! It was a nice dining experience! Also, the butterscotch pudding dessert is so freakin delicious I wish I would have gotten some to go. The only con and biggest disappointment, is that they were out of the one dish that I wanted to try. But other than that, everything was awesome. Parking can be tricky, as it's street and in a residential area, but nothing that's a huge inconvenience.