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Is Mader's Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Milwaukee, WI)

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As of September 2026, Mader's is listed open on madersrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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madersrestaurant.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, listed current weekly hours and active reservation, gift-card, and private-dining booking pages.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 1041 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food (S5E2, aired 2017-08-07) featured German-style pub fare at Mader's Restaurant in Milwaukee. Mader's is a Bavarian-themed restaurant at 1041 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, with a bar area the business calls the Knights Bar. According to the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, the site listed current hours (Thursday 11:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm, Sunday 11:30am-8pm) under the title 'Maders' and offered reservations, a gift-card shop, and private dining booking. The site also carried pages on the restaurant's history and past celebrity guests, alongside an active photo gallery. Google Places listed the same address's business status as OPERATIONAL when the record was compiled on 2026-09-08.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
German pub fare at the historic Milwaukee restaurant
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mader's

Frequently asked questions

Is Mader's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Mader's is listed open on madersrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Mader's after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Mader's is listed open on madersrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Mader's located?

1041 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Mader's?

Season 5, Episode 2 of Man v. Food, first aired August 7, 2017.

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Address
1041 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
madersrestaurant.com

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