The lent cod fish fry continues. One more week to go. So today we went to Slick Willies in South Milwaukee. If you want to go, get there before 4 or after 8. The bartender said between those times it is usually standing room only. So, lunch is a good time to go. I wanted to get the sampler plate, but I want to be consistent and I am doing cod plates for this lent tour. The hubs had the slick willies burger and said it was fantastic, had bark on it like he likes. The fish was okay, you could taste the grease in the batter. In saying this, I am a bit picky with a fish fry, I don't want it to taste greasy or fishy. When I put the fork into the fish, the batter broke away from the fish, bummer but not a deal breaker. The prices are great! read more

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This place was so fun we had a did fry combo dinner. It was amazinggggg. Went there because of the name my friend is will. The fish is made fresh to order. It was ye an operation they have worked on and have it running like a fine engine. The staff was so friendly and they only do cash so come prepared. Prices are good and worth every penny We will definitely go back. Heard the burgers are fabulous also. What a great place read more

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The food is amazing and reasonably priced. Great big burgers! Great tacos. All the food is really good! I will be back.

Slick Willie's has been on my burger bucket list since I saw Steven T's amazing looking photo of their double cheeseburger from 2018. I tried to stop once before, but the place was packed with not a single seat available, so I left empty-handed. This time I got there early enough that a crowd wasn't a problem. I ordered a double cheeseburger with just American cheese, substituted the chips for fries, and ordered grilled wings with BBQ sauce. The wings were ok. They had good grill marks on them and were pretty average size. The BBQ sauce was generic and sort of tasted like Sweet Baby Ray's (not a criticism, just an observation). I wouldn't be opposed to getting them again and try a different sauce. I'm grateful that there was salt, pepper, and ketchup on the table cause the fries were incredibly bland. I wish that I hadn't substituted the chips for them. It's always nice when an item on your bucket list lives up the expectations. The burger was HUGE and seasoned fantastically. I didn't think to ask if it could be cooked medium and I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked, so it came out well done, but wasn't dry like so many well done burgers tend to be. I don't have a ranked list for my favorite burgers in the area, but if I did theirs would be very high on it. Be aware, Slick Willie's is cash only. I had cash on me so I didn't need to look for an ATM, thus I don't know if they have one on site. The prices are very reasonable so you may not need a ton of cash. read more

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Had fish from there and it had black spots on it it could have been rat droppings Never again

This is very much a corner dive bar. There are no waitresses, but they get their food to you and it's always good. Patty Melt is amazing. The tacos are huge and yummy, the fish fry is really good. I have never had anything that wasn't.Love the food!! CASH ONLY read more

Went there because I heard great things. Ordered a fish fry and batter was half raw. Them ordered wings and could tell they been in the freezer for quiet some time. Very unpleasant experience. Probably won't go back. read more

Middle of the road bar food. Not great not terrible except that the beer battered fried pickles are great and the patty melt is wayyyy better than expected (according to my partner) read more

Typical dive bar ambience. I came for lunch on a Tuesday and the place was pretty full. The bartender was making the food and serving the drinks. And she was on her game. I ordered the Slick Willie Burger and it was excellent. Fried mushrooms, onions, & two cheeses. Service was super fast and friendly. $13 for a burger and two beers, Yes Please! read more

Dive bar with friendly service and surprisingly good inexpensive food. Not a ton of tables, but a worthwhile stop for lunch. And if you are there during a Packers game, as we were, they give out complimentary touchdown shots. Burger was good. Wonton-wrapped mozzarella sticks were great. It's pub fare, but done right. read more

Worst so-called "perch" dinner ever. Everyone in Wisconsin knows what perch is, and it's not "ocean perch". Don't bother - much better options are not far away. read more

Slick Willie's - Threw away $30 for this - New American Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We went here for Friday night fish fry expecting bar food. Wow were we wrong. This place waaay exceeded our expectations! Don't get me wrong, Slick Willie's is indeed a bar but they serve up great food. I'll start with the chicken wings - which were phenomenal. Quite possibly the best wings I've had. They grill the wings ensuring that they are crunchy and super flavorful, not rubbery or fatty. Omg they were so good! The fried cod was hand battered and not oily at all, extra crunchy too - our table loved it! We also had the fried shrimp which were ok but the cod was the star for sure. The service took forever and you have to fight your way to the bar to order but the food is so good, who cares? It's a corner bar so don't expect a white table cloth. The drinks were good and the food was unexpected. I like it when I'm surprised and Slick Willie's food was a surprise. We'll be back. read more

Slick Willie's - Jack and Diet Coke - New American Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Great food and friendly service Of course it is a dive bar and cash only but worth the visit read more

True Score: 5 Stars Best Bar in Milwaukee Where do I start with Slick Willie's? The place looks like a house in a neighborhood. Great start. You walk in and see a fairly good size bar and some seats. This isn't a big place but it's usually busy and we know why. Great bartenders, friendly patrons, and really surprisingly quality food. For a place that has the look of a power drinking dive bar, behind the bar is a grill performing magic. Great burgers, old school steak dinners, and Friday Fish fry's. Add in salad bar and how could you ask for more? I'll tell you, great drinks, cheap beers, and rounds of drinks from friendly patrons. We hit about 40 restaurant and bars on our trip to Millywalkayyy from north, south, west, and downtown and this little local dive was by far our favorite place. Thanks read more

I have been watching this place for over a year now waiting for the pictures/reviews to build and nothing's changed so you know what they need people, The Steve stop by. I was looking to do my bar beer burger lunch thing because those can be surprisingly good when you go to another neighborhood. The place is your typical neighborhood corner old school dive bar looking place. The inside is typical dive bar with bar/grill on one wall and hi tables on the opposite with a pool table in the back. They have daily specials and Sunday was all you can eat breakfast buffet for $6.99 and an $8.99 double cheeseburger with frys for example. The menu was typical bar food with a bacon cheeseburger and chips/pickle for $6 which I ordered, the bar girl talked me into the double cheeseburger with frys/pickle special for $3 more which I said why not with out of not thinking. There is no taps for beer but there is an ok can/bottle selection. Says their open for breakfast ?. Once again I asked if I could get a rare burger and I was told yes, we will do our best. When the oversized basket hit the table that's when I knew I just Fuc#ed up, it's two thick char grilled 1/3 lb patty's with three slice of cheddar cheese and it's big, real big. No skimping on the chilled lettuce, tomato and raw onion either. The soft kaiser roll never had a chance with the two extra juicy rare 1/3 lb patty's and immediately surrendered, juice was dripping everywhere and if they were cooked well the bun would have held. The meat was tasty with a char flavor and as juicy as a burger can possibly be, this has to be fresh meat because frozen doesn't juice like that. The pickle was nicely chilled just like the toppings, nicely done with the contrast of the hot meat. The frys were horrible and like eating dry styrofoam, not a deal breaker for me because im all about the burger. Wow I'm impressed with the fresh quality of the juicy burger and I hope this is the norm and not the exception because this little dive bar is doing burgers well, even my rare request because anything more starts to cook the juices out. If this was my neighborhood, this would be my go to burger place for sure, well done Slick Willie's. read more

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This is one of my favorite places - when I can get in. It gets pretty crowded and seating is limited. Also, remember they are a cash only place. The Slick Willie Burger is the best! They also have a very good fish fry, with a light Pabst batter. The potato pancakes are a little bland, but homemade from batter. The food is pretty amazing for a little corner bar! read more

Yes...and...yes...can I have more fish? This is a cash only place that serves an amazing fish fry. Don't tell people that they have salad and soup bar in back that you get for free with your meal. I guess it's super secret because someone in our party had been here prior and never knew it. Seriously the value proposition is great because for $11 you get four pieces of fish along with a side....plus said soup and salad bar. The fish is amazing but I would not choose the potato pancakes because they are a little bland. Otherwise everything else is solid so definitely add them to your fry list but be prepared to wait a little for a table because this place can get jamming! read more

Love this place! I stopped in with my dad summer before last for a beer and we loved it. We were supposed to make it back for lunch this summer but he passed away Aug 29,2023 before we were able to. My boyfriend and I stopped there before we spread my dad's ashes with my family. We love sitting at the bar. It's a weird feeling that the person next to you doesn't know what your going through at the time when you are feeling devastated. The bartender, music, and happy smiles around me helped me feel better that day. Now back in CT and can't wait to visit when I go back. read more

What a great little neighborhood bar! Kudos to the kick-a** bartender there on Monday night running the place. She was amazing serving everyone drinks while preparing everyone's dinner! They offer a great variety of dinner options. They offer daily specials. They even do a Sunday brunch buffet. The outdoor/backyard space is enormous in comparison to the bar size. It looks like a great place to sit and have a drink and great food. There is space for bands to play along with an outdoor bar. My friends and I all ordered burgers. We also ordered fries, mushrooms and mozzarella sticks. All of it was delicious! I will definitely be back!!! It's a super relaxed atmosphere!!! read more

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Increíble small local bar with food that has the home cooked taste. Great fish fry especially the perch. The best I've had anywhere. Hand Pattied burgers that taste like your mom made them. Super affordable prices. Cash only. Limited seating unless you want to eat at the bar. This place is a bar first and a place to eat second. Don't be surprised if you have to pry the bartender away from a dice game to order. Love Slick Willie's. read more

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My new favorite chicken wing spot! Affordable beers, kind customer service, and good drink selection. Kitchen is open late and the quality of the food is great! read more

exceptional service, and super delicious food. Friday fish fry : potato pancakes are the bomb. Wednesday burger is outstanding. read more

Very fun dive, they have ribs and steak for very affordable prices! My burger was amazing, recommended by the Milwaukee foodie group on Facebook read more

Slick Willie's - a variety of food items on a table - New American Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

First time coming here and I'm not sure if I'd come back. The staff service was terrible! It's a small dive bar and when we first entered we weren't greeted, and when we approached the bar to order a drink the bartender made eye contact and didn't acknowledge us. No "hello", "hi", "welcome, I'll be right with you" -nothing. When she did serve us it was as if we were bothering her. No smile and just a negative attitude. The woman next to me ordered a Bloody Mary and I decided to try one too. She asked what chaser she'd like with it, and when I ordered she just poured me the remainder of someone else's chaser for my chaser not giving me an option too. I ordered the cheesesteak and even when placing my order I wasn't offered the options that were on the menu that I should have with that order and accompanied by rudeness. If you wanted your food to go you'd go to the back where the lottery machines were and they were randomly placed on a table. The food was good but sadly the staff service was extremely rude and not welcoming. When we went to pay I was informed they didn't take card and it was only cash. It would've been good customer service to let me know this ahead of time before ordering. read more

Slick Willie's - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Good food, great staff. Went here for a business trip dinner recently. Ended up feeling like I made some great friends and had a blast. Great staff. read more

Bust down slick Willies is Too goated never disappoint very good hours almost open when ever great burgers nice breakfast read more

Hands down BEST BAR FOOD EVER! The food is reasonably priced and fantastic! I cannot recommend just one thing, since it is all terrific! Justin can make a mean cheeseburger! Fish fry is awesome! Best place to end a night of drinking! read more

Not very friendly and full of regulars that look at you as soon as you walk in... Small and definitely not very inviting.

went here for Saint Paddy's Day '23. absolute best fish fry of my life. they had a station making it out in the open which was cool to watch. typically I don't even like coleslaw, but somehow Slick Willie's had me craving MORE of it. crowded & loud, yes. a couple dudes nearly getting into a fight, also yes. but I make it my goal to seek out the Real Dive Bars™ & all of these are practically a requirement. plus, it was Saint Paddy's Day in a dive bar in South Milwaukee--to expect anything less would be even stupider than the people who think stupider isn't a real word. your FACE is stupider! staff was on their grind gettin' shit done, nothing to complain about there. the menu was very affordable, although no shame if you spend a day's earnings in a night. definitely not the place for you if your idea of a dive bar can be accurately compared to the cheapest spot in Naperville... but great environment & overall freakin' awesome experience for me & assumably others who share a similar mindset. cannot wait to revisit whenever I head to Milwaukee again. read more

Slick Willie's - Slick Willie's sign with a sweet sunset & some Midwestern March snow on the ground. - New American Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The ultimate Wisconsin dive bar. Great BBQ wings and sides! Can't wait to come back!!

Good fish fry! Actually amazing fish fry. Huge portions, low prices, and most importantly delicious!

I get lost every time that I'm in South Milwaukee. But today I braved it for a burger and I successfully made it back to Milwaukee proper. I was committed to trying a new place for dinner tonight and found Slick Willy's on Yelp. The reviews and photos drew me straight to a hole in the wall bar on a quiet dimly lit street. Here, you may be a bit out of place driving a car instead of a Harley. There are a number of televisions in the bar to easily and comfortably watch The Packers beat The Bears. I really loved the complete open kitchen behind the bar that allowed me to watch my entire meal be prepared from start to finish. I look up and see the person making my meal cutting a potato into potato wedges. There isn't any Sysco, restaurant Depot kind of food at Slick Willy's. I also observed a big red tomato that was freshly sliced for my cheeseburger. Let me be very clear---The food here is phenomenal and largely homemade. Mozzarella sticks were totally homemade and delicious. Every bite of food was delicious!!! My only critique...? They have "cheese nuggets" on the menu! What in the south of the Wisconsin border are "cheese nuggets?!" I asked and confirmed that they are cheese curds. *Be mindful, this cash only business.* There is an ATM onsite. read more

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We came here with our friend while we were visiting from Phoenix. This is a dive bar and they've got your classic dive bar food. We couldn't get over the prices and I think we ordered almost everything on the menu - you can't get a good dive bar like this where we are at in Phoenix and you definitely won't get the prices. We had a few drinks, ate, and really enjoyed our time here. We would come back and would recommend it to a friend. read more

Always great food, drinks and people. The Slick Willy burger is cooked to perfection juicy cheesy mushroom goodness. The chicken chimi fantastic. Breakfast is the bomb...and Friday Fish fry to die for. Do yourself a favor, stop in for a drink and surprise yourself with a great meal that won't disappoint read more

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Fun stop on a Saturday afternoon! Justin was friendly, efficient and made perhaps the best burger EVER! Onion rings were my favorite beer battered, huge and generous! My brother loves Sella and ever more when it's ice cold on tap! Menu prices are very inexpensive! Food and service were great...what are you waiting for...TRY Slick Willie's!! BTW, outdoor seating and bags! read more

A pretty old and decent looking bar in a neighborhood of South Milwaukee. This bar was intriguing from the outside in and took some time for me to actually visit it but I was not disappointed. This bar is typical of many suburban old school malaquis bars and is a hidden gem in an old industrial town outside milwaukee that has several places such as this period the place was packed for a Green Bay Packers game and despite the small confinement everyone seemed be having a good time period this is not a bad bar read more

Awesome Fish fry and friendly atmosphere, yes it small but great place to eat, and the bartenders and owner are on top of their game

THIS. PLACE. It's greasy, it's not super clean, and it can be slow if you hit the lunch rush. It's a dive, sure. It feels like a biker bar. The owner will hit on you if you're under 40 and have a pulse. Solid meal for under 10 bucks so it's hard to go wrong. read more

I have a double review for you. Went to slick willies on a Thursday and tried their enchiladas. Food was good. Only lacking a salsa. The guacamole was absolutely delicious. Homemade and fresh. Then went again on a Monday to try their wings. They weren't open even though the website said they were. Maybe a COVID thing?? Will try again. read more

I love this bar. I have had the BEST times and Tacos you could ever ask for. BUT. Today 11/12/2020. A regular came in and shouting across the bar said that he just got tested for Covid 19 and won't know if his exposure has merited him quarantining and ill not know for 3 days. GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE? no. We had to leave. Turns out the usual bar tender and the owner are both infected. I knew it was risky having lunch in public but apparently there is nothing set in place to stop the spread. I would recommend going there after the virus is under control. Bc right now ignorant people do not give a fuck about you. read more