Eric's Porter Haus - Steak house in Waukesha - 229 Wisconsin Ave, USA

Always a solid dining experience at Eric's. My wife and I have been going for years. Sitting at the bar and enjoying some cocktails prior to an always great steak. Very charming atmosphere and always very relaxing. Steaks have always been cooked perfect and the dirty martinis are thr best. If you're one to Waukesha and looking for a small, customer oriented steak place, Eric's is just what your looking for.

Don’t let the older building fool you- the chef is not out of it. I started at the bar with a delicious(southern comfort) old fashioned. They set us up in the northeast dining room, which had a nice hotel from the 1800s feel to it. We had a larger group and as such, started with multiple appetizers. The bruschetta is perfectly crispy, not a hard crunch at all. The champagne sauce for the scallops tasted like homemade by grandma in the best way. It was just a happy yummy. The shrimp cocktail had a great flavor, especially for being such huge shrimp! One friend said it was the best shrimp cocktail he’s ever had.The marinara for the fried mozzarella was also quite tasty. I had the ribeye and crab legs for dinner. I’m struggling to remember a time I had a ribeye that was so perfect. It was seasoned beautifully, temped to perfection, and it was tender enough to skip the steak knife. The chef rendered the fat marbling to be as soft as butter. I’m impressed- which says a lot. I ate all of my mushrooms and some of my husband’s. The garlic mashed potatoes were not overly garlicky- which can be a problem for many restaurants. Eric’s gets it right. My dinner salad was a generous size of nice, crispy vegetables. And no worrying about having a dressing you like- they probably have you covered with lots of options. The crab legs were very large and meaty. However- a crab fork would’ve been good to have for the parts still within the shell. King crab is ouchy to grab to crack by hand 😅 Though this might’ve been our specific server that specific night, not the standard for the restaurant. The staff was very happy to help any of us with anything we requested, excellent attitudes. Everyone in the group seemed to really enjoy their meals and between us, we covered a lot of the menu. The wine list was a mild disappointment, especially for a steak house. I would’ve liked to see a couple Cabernet, Merlot, and Pino Noir options, but they have only one option per style of wine.

What a great experience! Tremendous food. Great atmosphere in a building with plenty of character and charm! Highly recommend. Fair priced... If you're thinking steak choose this over the chains.

My wife and I have been going to Eric's for years. The service has airways been very good and the food is consistently excellent. The portions are large, so come hungry! There are nightly specials, a happy hour from 4 to 6 throughout the week, and an all you can eat fish fry on Friday. Great for either a special occasion or just a dinner out.

I've been to Eric's a few times now, and I can say that the food never disappoints. The porterhouse is juicy, tender, and extremely flavorful. The garlic mashed potatoes, veggies, and mushrooms compliment the steak very well. The background music sets the scene, and makes you feel like you're in a supperclub during the 1950's. My wife said it was the best steak she has ever had. The only suggestion I would have is in regards to the decor. Everything goes very well except the tables. The room we were in had 3 different types of tables that didnt really match. They may have had to pull an additional table from another room to accommodate our large group though. However the tables do not take away from the amazing food, and friendly service.

Great food and service! A nice little sport with an amazing menu. The wait staff was friendly, and it wasn't too crowded. The food was hot and fresh and we weren't rushed at all. Not a spot to go every day but if you are feeling fancy it is perfect.

First time dining. Food was good, steak was perfectly cooked. Husband and I wanted to try a new steak house that doesn’t completely break the bank. Pleasantly surprised. We will definitely go back.

Absolutely amazing experience! Celebrating with family. 20 people ages 4 to 88, our waitress Elyssa handled it like we were a party of 2! Ribeye melt in your mouth! Not one person waited for anything! Very special night for me and my family! Exceptional all the way around!!! Thank you!!!