Mr Sebass

Food: Lomo Saltado 3, Chicken Tallarines 3, Arroz con Pollo 2 (too salty)
Service

I had a chicken stew and didn’t like it.
Then I had a little Mexican taco that was awesome!
I can’t say anything about the other dishes, but my meal definitely could have been far better.

They don’t serve sea bass here. Why is it called Mr Sea Bass?. Service was terrible. They ran out of coke? Really — across the street was a supermarket. Who runs out of coke? Half the menu wasn’t available. Buyer beware!

Love this place, the new owners are so friendly and the food is fantastic. Being that I’m from Peru I miss having a home cook meal by my family back in Lima. Ana is doing a great job with the food. My husband and I recommend everyone to go there and support them.

This place has friendly service with a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Owned by a husband and wife, they take your order and then go in to cook themselves! Very authentic and reminded me of my visit to Peru… and of course it is excellent food!

First, my apologies to the owners of Mr. Sebass and to the Unilocalers who gave this restaurant four and five stars.
I feel bad, giving this one star but I just went «Eek», with each of the two dishes and the «corn drink».
I posted the picture, which showed the leftovers — basically almost everything served — I just left without eating much.
The intent of 1 star being that I want to save some of you from disappointment. I went to Mr Sebass, based solely on the prior 4 and 5 star Unilocal reviews.
This might well be authentic peruvian food and I admit that I don’t know anything about Peruvian food but I did like Chef Paz, including their superb desert. Paz food had a «rich» taste — meaning that it seemed to be made with certain skill by a chef with good/​complex recipes. but the food at Mr Sebass tasted like «cheap peasant food» — just a stew of some potatos and meat — it was actually «Eek» food for me. But the food did seem fresh made — just not to the liking of my palate…
The place is basically a very low end restaurant but seemed moderately clean. The owner (wife I assume) was nice. Service was prompt.
The small bowl of soup seemed fresh made but not good — with and without the green/​orange sauces.
Chicha morada (corn drink) — was another «Eeek» for me. Based on other Unilocal reviews. I thought I should try another sip… but I went «yew» again. lol. I do recall trying this drink at Chef Paz and actually thinking it was interesting — possibly good (its been too long since Paz visit).
Carapulcra — was a simple stew, with Chicken and potatoes. I disliked it. ate about 3 spoonfuls and asked for the check. I paid and when the owner was not looking, I quietly slipped away. It would have been embarassing, if she asked why I were not eating my meal. She seemed like a nice lady. I felt bad. But as a policy, I will not eat food that I don’t care for — just because I paid for it. The way I see it — I work hard to stay fit and I am not going to waste my precious calorie intake on bad food. lol.
Again, my apologies for those of you, who gave this five stars.
To others — please don’t go here. If you want peruvian food, consider Chef Paz. It is not high end either but you can take a date/​spouse. but Please don’t take your spouse/​date to Mr Sebass — this is not a date place — very low end!

Hands down, this restaurant blew my mind! I have never in my life had authentic Peruvian food and I’m now a fan for life!
I came with a group and had no idea what an exceptional night we were in store for! This hole in the wall and gem of a restaurant was so inviting and quaint. The husband and wife who worked and cooked for us are so kind, hospitable, and talented! The dishes we ordered were all so amazing, delicious, savory, and inspiring! It was as if we took a trip to Peru and were apart of their family!
I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to experience a divine exploration in culinary artistry! I look forward to my next travel itinerary to Milwaukee and will most definitely make a stop back at Mr. Sebass!
10 out of 10 stars!

Great food at an affordable price. This is a hidden gem well away from the places that are trendy first and delicious last.

This place is amazing! Owned by a husband and wife, they bring authentic Peruvian cuisines to Milwaukee. I highly recommend this place to any fan of worldly food or anyone looking to try something new. We came with people who were apprehensive at first but afterwards they were quickly raving about the quality and taste. Come support these Peruvian nationals as they bring great, hot home cooked meals to the Midwest. Mr. Sebass for the win.

So delighted to pen this update!
Mr. Sebass really does Peruvian food right. I mean, I’m definitely not an expert… but I’m learning. My visit — almost two years ago to the day — must’ve been an anomaly, a fluke, or a glitch in the matrix even because I left terribly impressed with the food this go around.
Head to this unassuming Silver City spot for incredible ceviche, papa a la huancaina, lomosoltado, arroz chaufa, and oh my god that amazing Peruvian chicken and rice and cilantro soup oh my god I’m sure it has a name but I can’t remember it and I don’t think it’s listed on the take-​out menu I grabbed just so I could seem like I knew every dish’s name from memory when I wrote this review but was checking spelling of the menu items on said take-​out menu while typing.
TL;DR, Felly.
I could say lots, but here are a few special points of interest re: Mr. Sebass:
1. Great Peruvian food, standouts were that soup, the ceviche, and the arroz chaufa.
2. The atmosphere is definitely no-​frills laid-​back. This place is small and humble in a very real and authentic way, which I love.
3. No liquor license, just FYI!
4. 30^th and National is way closer to you than you think it is.
5. Apparently, they’ll iron chef it up if you ask and accommodate dietary restrictions (veggies, maybe vegans? Not sure on the vegan tip so maybe don’t just believe that, it’s an educated guess…)
5. F your I: Peru is basically the potato capital of the world or something like that. My friend Juan Carlos told me that they grow something like 250+ varietals of potato in Peru. (The more you know!)
Go, or revisit… and get that cilantro/​chicken soup!

I had dinner here last night and was very pleased I found this place.
The staff was extremely friendly and accomodating; felt like I was in the owners home. The food was delicious and the owner even brought out a tamale for us to try since she was making them anyway. I will definitely be back and spreading the good news about this restaurant. We ordered the fajitas & Lomo Saltado and they also let us try the tamales and Papa a la Huancaina– Delicious!

Quick. When you think of Peruvian food, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
… *waiting* …
An Andes mint? That’s the first thing that came to your mind?
Well aren’t you the cultured one. But at least your geography’s pretty good.
Peruvian food is dominated by roots, tubers, onions, corn, rice, wheat, chili peppers and meat — stewed, roasted or grilled over an open fire. Meat.
And it’s delicious.
To experience the taste of Peru in Milwaukee, one must head to Mr. Sebass in Milwaukee’s burgeoning Silver city neighborhood. (Silver City is the area that surrounds 35^th and National.) I’ve dined here a few times and loved the flavors. I would have a difficult time telling you what’s my favorite: Seco con frijoles — beef cooked in cilantro and served with beans and rice, Carapulcra — stew with chilis, peanuts, chilis, cumin and pork and Pozole — another stew similar to Carapulcra only with notable addition of hearty maize. My wife makes a pretty mean pot of Pozole and it’s interesting to see how similar hers is to Mr. Sebass’s.
The one dish that I may find myself craving most, however, is the remarkably simple appetizer: Papa a la Huancaína, or, literally, Huancayo style potatoes. This dish is a salad of boiled yellow potatoes in a spicy, creamy sauce called Huancaína sauce.
It’s simple and delicious. And to think that I would not have known how good this dish if it wasn’t for Mr. Sebass serving us a complimentary order. How nice!
Mr. Sebass doesn’t offer much for ambiance. It’s pretty much four walls and TV, but if you go there for the flavors of Peru and the friendly service, you’re likely to leave happy.
Okay, I’ll ask you again … I say «Peruvian Food» and now what’s the first thing to come to your mind?
… *waiting* …
Andes mints? Again? You’re incorrigible!

We had lunch at Mr Sebass on our recent visit to Milwaukee. Everything was delicious. Every thing is made to order. Portions are large and prices are great. We started with a wonderful Latin chicken soup and my husband wanted to lick his bowl. We are big fans of Peruvian food and they do a great job. To bad we don’t live here.

I could not have been happier with the experience at Mr. Sebass. My husband and I lived in northern part of Peru for two years and I have yet to find a Peruvian restaurant that offers totally authentic and delicious Peruvian food. I keep finding that most places offer a few classic dishes like lomo saltado or aji de gallina (both good, but not my favorite Peruivan dishes) and then put some sort of twist on everything else. If you are looking to try some authentic Peruvian food in a no frills environment than this is your place!
We went for lunch and had chicha morada (purple corn drink) and the papa a la huancaina appetizer (potato smothered in spicy cream sauce). Delicious and just how I remember them. My husband had the seco de res (beef, chile sauce, and beans) and I tried the carapulcra (dried potato stew). Both dishes were spot on and are what you would expect to receive or eat in someone’s home in Peru. For those who are unfamiliar with Peruvian food, the menu has a nice description of all the dishes and the server made suggestions. The service was quick and we received a dish of onions to top off our plates. I asked for aji and received some spicy delicious rocoto pepper hot sauce to spice things up. Yum!
The other thing that I loved about this place was the simplicity of the restaurant. A few tables and a TV for soccer games. There were a handful of guys hanging around watching soccer over the lunch hour. The father/​son owners were very friendly and we left extremely full. I still need to try La Parihuela in West Allis, but I know I’ll be back to Mr. Sebass.

Super small joint. We rolled in here about 2:30 and the place was empty. We were also told they didn’t have any Peruvian chicken, which was part of the reason why we showed up.
Not much in the way of vegetarian food, but the staff made the lomo saltado without the beef and added plantains. It actually was very good. A very tasty sauce and hearty portions. The rice was seasoned, which was also very good. Plantains were also nice and sweet, though not crispy. However, the oil completely ruined me. It was pooling around the food and the amount of salt and oil that I ingested here didn’t sit well. I would prob not come back.
We also had the potato/​hollandaise app. Would not recommend ordering. There’s probably something else that’s tastier.
Staff was extremely nice and welcoming.

I love this tiny place and hope my review encourages more people to try it out. Two things to keep in mind regarding my review:
(1) This review is based on five or six visits between November 2011 and April 2012, both at lunch and dinner hours. I have brought different people with me on each occasion. No one has been dissatisfied, in fact, everyone has said they would return.
(2) I have been to Peru and also lived in Chile for two years. The cuisines of the two countries are very similar, so I feel I have a good insight into what can be expected at a Peruvian restaurant. For one thing, Peruvian food is nothing like Mexican or Tex-​Mex food in that it is not typically spicy. It is in fact quite simply prepared and if you want spicy hotness, be sure to ask them to bring you the «ají» which will be a very spicy, green sauce. Add it a little at a time, since it is quite hot.
As other reviewers have pointed out, on any given day, about half of the menu is unavailable. Still, my friends and I have always found plenty of things to order. One thing you have to get is the ceviche. It’s a great appetizer to share amongst a group, very fresh and lemony and smooth.
For lunch, my friends have enjoyed a couple of the sandwiches, but since I am gluten-​free, I have skipped those and cannot review them personally. I have tried three dishes: the carapulcra, the rotisserie chicken and the fish with rice.
Carapulcra is a dish made of pork, chicken and dried potatoes that is very yummy and would make a good first dish to try if you are adventurous. The rotisserie chicken is very succulent and comes with potatoes. My favorite, however, is the fish with rice. They typically make it dredged in a bit of flour and pan-​fried, but upon request they will graciously make it without the flour. It always comes to the table perfectly cooked, with lots of freshly cracked pepper. I don’t honestly know why something so simple is so good, but it is. I love that they serve the white rice the way I always got it in Chile: the rice is pushed into a small bowl, then unmolded onto the plate so you get a perfectly formed little mound of white rice. The entrees come with a huge bowl of salad that consists of narrowly shredded iceburg lettuce that has been marinated in a simple vinegar and oil dressing. There are some tomatoes and black olives to top it off. Again, refreshingly simple.
Sometimes the restaurant is very busy with people watching soccer on the flat-​screen TV, but at other times, the owner has the television tuned to a Pandora station that plays Peruvian and South American music sung by the likes of Susana Baca and Mercedes Sosa. Usually, the owner himself, Sebastian, waits the tables with great attention and care. All in all, Mr. Sebass is a great addition to the Silver City dining scene that I encourage everyone to try.

I was visiting a few months ago and my sister brought me to this place. Food was different than anything I have ever had, Chicken, rice hard boiled eggs olives potatoes. everything was awesome. The staff was friendly, organized and helpful. I am now searching locally for Peruvian food in WA after my great experience at Mr. Sebass!

I had visited La Parihuela just before I visited Mr. Sebass, so it had a tough act to follow. The space was small, which is a good thing because small «holes in the wall» ethnic restaurants almost always yield great results. Like La Parihuela, there was no music playing and instead there was a large flatscreen TV. However, this TV was on a Spanish speaking cable or satelite station, so that’s a step in the right direction as far as culture is concerned.
Our visit was off to a rough start in that the first two appetizers and entrees we requested were not available (at 7:30 on a Friday night and only one other table).
We ordered the Potatoes Huancaina (to compare to La Parihuela) and chicken tamales. The potatoes were served cold, which was different. I’m not Peruvian and I didn’t sleep at a Holiday Inn last night, so I don’t know which way was right or wrong or if it mattered. Large portions, but I just thought the apps were just «ok» in terms of flavor.
The entrée I ordered was Seco con Frijoles, beef cooked with Chicha de Jora (Inca Corn Beer), green peas and sundried red chilis, accompanied by rice and frijoles canarios (canary beans) with bacon. I thought my entrée was great! Lots of flavor and lots of food.
Mr. Sebass does not have its liquor license so only non-​alcoholic beverages are available including an Inca Golden Cola and a very interesting purple corn drink called Chicha, which was a thick like a light syrup and very sweet. Definitely something you should try for the experience.
The restaurant became very busy and the small staff struggled mightily to serve everyone and keep up. Mr. Sebass has a lot of kinks to work out, especially making sure more of their great looking menu is available and they have the staff to handle a rush on a Friday night.
I enjoyed my dinner enough to warrant a return visit, but I’m going to wait a bit to give them time to work a few things out. I do think you should give them a chance, just go on a traditionally slow night for a restuarant or give them a few weeks to work out the kinks.

I’ve never had Peruvian fare before, so when I heard that Milwaukee had a new restaurant with authentic Peruvian cuisine, I had to check it out!
What a great find! It was a lot of fun to try some new dishes and flavors and be impressed with all of them. Very affordable with hearty portions. The service was friendly and helpful – we were offered some great recommendations. The décor is very simple and casual but don’t be fooled: The food is exceptional! The restaurant opened only 1 – 2 months ago so I’ll be telling everyone I know to check it out!

LOVE IT. Why 5 stars for a place that looks like a hole in the wall in Silver City? Because the food is cheap and awesome, that’s why. Finding this kind of place in Milwaukee reminds me that we are far more diverse than we seem, and that diversity brings us much better food.
Let’s start with environment. Clean. Simple. Plastic plates. Simple silverware. Simple tables, with only an LCD TV that subs as the radio for colorful visual entertainment.
On to the service. The staff are casual, but friendly, helpful and gracious hosts. Good personal recommendations, never interrupted a conversation (a pet peeve of mine) and was just plain polite. Everything you’d expect from what seems like a family business. The only problem with the environment: not enough people know about this place yet.
So what about drinks and starters? Purple corn drink… what the frock is that? It’s awesome, so don’t judge a drink by it’s purple. Corn cooked down with fruit and spices. A (not too) sweet drink that is refreshingly satisfying. Like mulled wine, but without alcohol. Apps were a combo of Ocopa and Huancaina (the server offered to make it a combo to sample both, without asking!). Did you ever wonder why potatoes are so popular around the world? Well this will tell you why. Boiled potatoes on a bed of whole lettuce, covered in these sauces which consist of egg and spices and other things (sort of a Peruvian Hollandaise) garnished with a quarter hard boiled egg and some olives. It’s served cold and it kicks ass.
Entrees? This may be a sandwich shop, but they can dish out some tasty entrees. I had Jalea, which is deep fried mussels, shrimp and fish on a bed of lettuce with a side of fried yucca. Also offered to me were the house mayo (awesome) and the house salsa verde (beware those afraid of the heat; this brings it and some serious chile flavor!). Very good portions, but not too much.
Go. Go now and eat well. 2 purple drinks, a starter and 2 entrees for less than $ 30. How can you lose?