View MKE set to open newly constructed patio offering panoramic views of Milwaukee skyline

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- View MKE, the new neighborhood restaurant perched at the top of Historic Brewer's Hill, is set to open its newly constructed patio on Thursday, August 30.

The large patio, called "The Back Yard", will offer panoramic views of Milwaukee's skyline.

Carl Tomich, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife, Kim, said the patio will open in time for the Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary celebration and the Labor Day weekend holiday.

The space seats about 100 and includes an expansive outdoor bar area with table seating throughout, along with casual sofas and fire pits for socializing.

The Back Yard will offer the restaurant’s regular dinner and brunch menus during those service hours, as well as light snacks and beverages from 2 to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Reservations are available by calling (414) 763-0003 or online at or by clicking here.

Hours for the restaurant are as follows:

Monday through Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 5:00 pm. to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Patio hours from 2 p.m. to close Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to close Saturday and Sunday