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    Major Goolsby's

    3.2 (166 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MAJOR GOOLSBY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tammy Tara H.

    Service was excellent. Very crowded before the game so, it did have the first come first serve get a table where you can. Very sporty and casual. Good was decent. Fries are extra with sandwiches so be prepared. Parking around is kind of inconvenient as well as expensive before games. I would come back here again before a game.

    Bethany L.

    A pretty straightforward sports bar with a good beer selection and a limited food menu. My friend and I stopped here after flying into town and needing to grab a bit before hanger set it. We immediately ordered some cold Spotted Cows, cheese curbs, sweet potato tots and chicken tenders. Great bar fair - especially the cheese curds. Service was fantastic - they checked-in without rushing us.

    Bavarian pretzel

    Nice bar for foods/drinks by the Bucks stadium. The pretzel was massive - easily feed a group of 4-5 and was crispy on the outside and light on the inside. Seemed freshly made.

    Menu as of 3/16/2023
    Greg B.

    I was downtown for a Bucks game and had plenty of time for dinner. None of my bookmarks stood out (other than the fabulous San Giorgio that I went to a week prior), so I hit up an old spot I apparently haven't been to since 2015: Major Goolsby's. I ordered BBQ wings, mozzarella wraps, and a Major double cheeseburger. I wasn't sure I would get the wings before I arrived, but ended up getting them on impulse. Unfortunately, I don't think I would get them again. They were decently size, but $16 for an order of eight is steep. Three of the four drums had broken bones, so I had to eat those extra carefully, and the wings were HEAVY on the sauce. The BBQ was ok, but too much by the end. I recommend having the sauce on the side and using as much or little as you prefer. The mozzarella wraps are from a frozen bag and not homemade. Still good and worth getting, but not unique. As I mentioned in my review from 2015, the Major (double) cheeseburger is larger than burgers from other places around downtown, but unlike in 2015, I thought the burger was bland. I didn't notice a hint of seasoning and the cheese wasn't large enough to cover the patties, so some bites were just plain, bland burger. I've had worse burgers, but I've also had way better burgers. I got down here around 4:15pm and the place was half full, mostly due to the opening round of the NCAA tournament being on each of their large number of TVs. By the time I was done with dinner around 5:30pm the place looked full. I don't know how busy they get on game days when their isn't a TV spectical like the NCAA tournament drawing out extra customers, so you may be fine if you arrive closer to 5:30pm for a 7pm weekday Bucks tipoff.

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    Jed H.

    Stopped in for a bite before catching the Bucks game. Had a single cheeseburger and an order of fries. Washed it down with a nice cold beer. No complaints! We just missed the rush so it was packed like it normally is. Food was great, our server was super attentive and nice!

    Brian M.

    For whatever reason I've always been a fan of hitting up Major Goolsby's when I go to the State Fair. Up until a few years ago the Fair is where I'd get my burger fix on. I guess I graduated to actually going to the restaurant now and again as well. The location is perfect if you are going to a nearby game or show at one of multiple venues within walking distance. The prices are typical of the area. The restaurant is large and can accommodate groups of people. The burgers are pretty good size for the price and have decent flavor. Definitely not fine dining, but a solid sports bar atmosphere.

    Brats and beer.  Major bacon  and Cheeseburger. Wings. The ranch is amazing!!   I love this place. Heck yes to the G's!

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    Great service the fried chicken sandwich was disappointing at best might as well put a piece of cardboard between the bun

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    Terrible restaurant! Awful service and the food was not good. Charged 20% tip for terrible service and gross food.

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    Friendly, bar food is just ok except for the chicken tenders-they're awesome. Super place to watch a game.

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    As visitors from out of state, this was the very first restaurant we visited and unfortunately it…read moreleft a terrible first impression. We quite literally came here straight from the airport. To make matters worse, we had not eaten anything substantial all day and had actually looked this restaurant up weeks before our trip while researching places to eat the infamous Wisconsin fish fry, so we were really looking forward to the experience. The experience started off poorly when our party was essentially scolded by the hostess for sitting at a table that apparently needed to be cleaned for the wait list. To make matters worse, the busser laughed and joked that we were "in trouble," to which I could only respond, "Sounds like it." Not exactly the welcoming atmosphere you'd hope for as a first time visitor. The fish fry was decent our tab came out to $150 for 5 people, but the service was absolutely subpar and our tip reflected that. We also had to send back two drink glasses because they were dirty one still had lipstick on it, and another had food stuck to the inside of the glass. Overall, this was a very disappointing dining experience. Between the unprofessional treatment, lackluster service, and cleanliness issues, I would not recommend stopping here. There are plenty of other restaurants worth trying instead.

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    Riley's is a great place to bring your canine companion (or borrow a friend's) and enjoy great…read moredrinks (cocktail and beer selection is hard to beat) and solid sandwiches. Service and patrons are friendly here. In addition, there is a great "dog coding" system that helps accommodate a safe setting for the social spectrum of dogs. Recommend whether you have a dog in tow or not. Pro tip: it's a great place to pregame before hitting the Summerfest grounds.

    I've been meaning to try Riley's for a long time so finally made it to this location! My friend's…read moreold coworker is one of the owners so I remember her telling me about it when they opened. I'm happy they are doing so well and have multiple locations now! We just wanted a drink and a quick bite to eat and being during a baseball game, lots of places in the area were busy. There was a good crowd there watching the game as well. It's an interesting setup, reminds me almost of a living room (with dining tables) and then the small bar area is to the side. To order food, you do it through two wall kiosks which I like because you can look at options and not feel rushed unless there's a line. Outside they have tables and a tv as well. I choose a veggie sandwich which had a good kick to it! The smaller size was good enough for me. It was a bit confusing how to get your food, from what we understood, you have to go through a door to get to the kitchen window (bathrooms are that way too) but no one calls your order number or anything. I'd suggest an improvement on that way you know your food is ready or maybe we missed something. Overall, I would return and would like to try other items on the menu!

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