We had a 50th Anniversary party and two milestone birthday celebrations at Spats recently. Nick and Bri went over and beyond our expectations. The food, service were amazing. Everything we asked for they were right on it. They made our guests feel welcomed. Perfect place for a gathering. if you're looking for a great meal, please go to Spats. you'll feel very cared for. read more

Despite the name, history, and exterior, the interior is pretty bland. It smelled off--like cat litter, which wasn't terribly pleasant. The service was good; the staff were friendly with some regulars there. However, the food was overpriced for the quality. It wasn't bad, but there was nothing special about it. You can get way better food elsewhere for less money in other places in Appleton. FYI: On Fridays, they have a fish-fry only menu which is different from their regular menu. read more

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We came for dinner on a rainy Friday night. It was nice and cozy inside. It was the Friday Fish Menu. The Fisherman's Stew was so good- Also the pan fried walleye and the crab cakes!! The drinks were great as well. Our service was friendly and fast. Would definitely come back. read more

The food is great there and so is the service!! I have been there several times!!! There brunch on Sundays is also fantastic!!!

Spats is truly a place where everybody knows your name. The servers were very friendly, especially Brittney. She was very attentive and engaging. The restaurant lighting is on the dimmer side of things. For me, it made it more relaxing and I instantly went into chill mode. Spats is well worth the visit. Steak Dianne- The tenderloin medallions were seasoned very good. I would've enjoyed this dish even more, if the meat was of a better quality. But the brandy mushroom sauce was out of this world. Spats Burger- Simple burger that consisted of L.T.O, and Bacon. With a 1000 Island sauce. What stood out the most about this burger, was the fact the hamburger was seasoned. Bang Bang Shrimp- really good tasting dish, just the right amount of Thai chili sauce. The side addition of the slaw was the perfect complement read more

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Stopped here for fish and ordered a salad which I never got with my meal. We didn't order much and our bill was 80.00. Doubt we will ever be back. read more

Looking for Friday Fish Fry in Appleton, we tried this place and it was good! They have a lot of fish choices and samplers if you cant pick just one. We tried peach old fashioned, pretzels w/ beer cheese and several kinds of fish. All good and friendly staff. read more

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The food is always amazing here. The staff is always friendly. The drinks are tasty. There is nothing about Spats that I don't recommend.

bartenders are gladiators ! These ladies work their tails off! This was our first time at Spats and the reviews didn't disappoint. We arrived at 5:30 on Friday, ordered a drink at a full bar and Stacy didn't know who we were hit came out from behind the bar to tell us she was watching for a seat for us, ok full bar...and to come and make us feel speciAl...great job Stacy! Now on to Bri, she just had a bay and was also crushing it behind the bar! seriously these ladies are great and work extremely hard! Bri suggested the Walleye which would normally never eat, that lemon sauce was great! the greens were crips and I was very happy with the flavor of the potato pancakes. The perch was also good and lightly breaded . great cole slaw. we will be back ! read more

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Wow! What a friendly place! Our bartenders Olivia (pictured) and Brianna (owner) were so friendly, very welcoming, and attentive to our needs. Brianna and Nick just took over the business mid September 2021 and kept the name "Spats". We went as a family for the Friday night fish fry and I got the crab cake dinner which was delicious! The staff and food over all is great and we will be returning. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent food, friendly service, great owners! You can't go wrong with ordering one of thei

Whelp, we had to go back to Spats to try some other items. Started out with that amazing bang bang shrimp again! Hubby had the steak Diane which was really really awesome! Those round potatoes were melt in your mouth! The steak was also very good with that very flavorful gravy. I opted for the Bacon cheeseburger with truffle fries. Food seems to be very consistent and amazing! Can't wait to go back again! read more

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I had dinner at Spats while on a business trip. They are situated in a downtown area with other shops, and have their ownparking lot. The decor inside is dark and fairly dated to me, but the food was very good. When I arrived, I asked if they served their full menu at the bar, and they confirmed that they did. Since I was eating alone, this was perfect. The menu is fairly large with many options. I chose the 7 oz tenderloin which was topped with 2 onion rights, and came with a choice of potato and glazed carrots. You also had the choice of soup or salad. The steak was great - it was cooked perfectly (it's rare that you ask for medium and actually get medium) and the onion rings were fantastic. The baked potato and salad were good, but nothing special. I did not care for the carrots; the sauce made them oddly sweet for me. The staff was nice. The waitress was attentive and made sure I was happy with the meal. The only thing was that the bartender, while friendly, didn't refill my drink (just soda since it was a business trip) unless specifically asked. Overall I would definitely go back again. read more

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I have eaten here twice in the past couple of weeks. The first time my salmon with spinach and blistered tomatoes was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Everyone at the table loved what they ordered (3.31.22). The second time was 4.9.22. The food was good-ish. I had the same dish and the salmon, vegetables and potatoes were under seasoned, but cooked very well. The tomatoes were not blistered...they were barely warmed. It just wasn't the same. Others at the table had varying experiences from yum to meh. I'm hoping my provision of dates can help the owner narrow down cooking staff that are excelling vs the ones that are in need of a little more training around use of seasoning. We will return...hoping for more consistency in flavors. The wait staff were excellent and attentive on both occasions. read more

We had only been to Spats once years ago, and we weren't fans because it was impossible to find anything not deep fried to eat. We read that there were new owners so we gave it another try last night. Our group of 9 all enjoyed our drinks, appetizers, & entrees. The menu now features many healthy options including salads, baked chicken, etc. The brussel sprout appetizer is amazing! My husband and I had steak Diane which was delicious, and our friends tried the salmon (loved it). Yes, there are still deep fried items to choose from such as cheese curds. The drinks were creative and seasonal. Our sever kept them coming and was fun. read more

Food is amazing! We'll, it was before it changed ownership. I hope it's still wonderful. Want to go back.

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Service was very prompt and we had a nice cozy booth which was great for date night. The food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I ordered tenderloin in a mushroom sauce which was the most flavorful I have ever tasted. It was served with soft red potatoes and asparagus. My wife had the ribeye which she also said is the best she's had in the Valley. Will definitely go back for more! read more

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I went to Spats for my birthday last night. It was my first time there. We were the only ones inside and there were a few people outside on their patio. We both ordered different steaks. The appetizers took a while to get (almost 20 min) and we had to share a small dipping sauce, which I thought was weird during these Covid times. We waited for our meals for so long (35 minutes after the appetizers came out) that the bartender asked is if we wanted any boxes and our check, not realizing we didn't get our food. He offered to refill my wife's pop but not mine. The indoor staff disappeared most of the experience and I had to wait over 30 min before I had to ask for a refill. When the meals came, my wife's tenderloin was medium-well (she ordered rare). Mine was done as I requested. Both meals came with a smashed red potato and asparagus; however, my potato was in 3 weird shapes and fried and hers looked like you'd expect. They substituted asparagus with brussel sprouts without mentioning it or asking if it was ok. We didn't receive steak knives and the waitresses didn't ask if we needed anything else when doing off our food (my wife wanted steak sauce). We couldn't ask after that because everyone disappeared again. It wasn't busy. When we left, there was one come on the patio and us. Anyone else have this kind of experience? Sorry it's long-winded but I normally don't have experiences this worrying. read more

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Went to Spats again and had the steak salad with chimichuri ranch dressing. Steak is done perfect and very flavorful. I heard Friday fish fry is good. Will have to give it a try. read more

I was in town for the weekend and a friend that goes to Appleton a lot suggested Spats. Loved it! Welcoming, friendly atmosphere and staff. Great service. I had the special. Flank steak with roasted Brussels and subbed broccoli for the potatoes. Brussels were really good...crispy outside and not over cooked or mushy, lightly dressed...sweet, but not too sweet. Flank steak ( medium) cooked perfectly and tasted AMAZING. seasoning was spot on. The kitchen staff are obviously professionals and should be proud of the food the serve. I will definitely be back. read more

Went here for a Friday Night Fish Fry and was not disappointed. Tall Old Fashioneds warmed us up from the cold, and the fish came out quick and hot. We cleaned nearly every crumb off our plates. Looking forward to going again and trying more of the menu. read more

Spats is a place you can call home! Stacey and the owners wife ( i don't know her name , but she's awesome) Made us feel so welcome! Don't get that very often, but they are great at it! Keep caring!! read more

Oh my heck!! What a find! Olivia was beyond delightful. The bar menu is amazing, so many adventures to be had. The menu is amazing as well. Prices can't be beat! Make this a stop for sure!! read more

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I've been here twice. The first time was during Madri Gras week and they had some cajun featured items. I had the cajun platter which include jambalaya, gumbo and something else. It was okay. Not terrible and not anything to write home about. Today, we stopped by for lunch. I had the tenderloin sandwich and my co-workers ordered a buffalo chicken wrap and a turkey sandwich. I ordered the tenderloin medium and it was well done, no pink whatsoever. It was tender so I'm not complaining. One co-worker said the buffalo chicken wrap wasn't really have buffalo sauce. The other ordered a sandwich but got a wrap instead. Everything was just okay. read more

Amazing flavor combinations! Pork loin great. Strawberry shrimp salad great. Try it!

Have enjoyed our visits to Spats. Food, service and drinks have been excellent. The walleye is my favorite. It's small so expect to wait, but it is well worth it. read more

Delicious food. Coconut shrimp. The fries are pretty standard, but the batter used for the shrimp was pretty savory. Our waitress seemed, objectively, a bit aloof and not very personable, but she was also very busy. She had multiple tables who were needier than ours, so I give her a pass. Ambiance is a bit outdated and the crowd was mostly 55+ read more

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I would give 0 stars if that were an option. We've given this place multiple chances and it's fallen shorter every time. From food taking well over an hour to never appear, least apologetic management ever, had to even go get our own water multiple times. Pretty horrible overall. read more

Spectacular. Irish skillet and Mules. Great food great service. The good stuff. We haven't had bad anything here ever. It's a gem. read more

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The last time I stopped in at Spats, I registered for a table and took a booth. The waitress ignored me for a good 15 or 20 minutes, while taking orders from tables that came after me that had two or more people in their party. My guess is she ignored me since I was alone that night and wanted to focus on tables where she thought she'd get a better tip. I approached another waitress who apologized and said she would send her over. Then I sat for another 10 minutes. Finally, I approached the waitress assigned to me and asked her what the problem was only to be told by her she was "busy." I wrote the owner, to share my experience with him and his response was "We try not to ignore our customers." That's it. No apology, no offer to make good on a terrible experience, no please give us another chance. They say shit trickles from the top; well, the owner's response definitely proved this. read more

I finally had a chance to visit Spats after having lived in Appleton a long time and driving by regularly. Being a beautiful summer evening with a group of friends walking downtown, we decided to eat outside on the Spatio. The staff was great in getting a few tables put together for us and putting in an umbrella to give us some shade. The servers were friendly and very knowledgeable, answering all of our questions easily and with charm. In fact, we had our kids with us, and I was a little concerned about bring them to what is seemingly a bar, but there was no problem, and our server took a little extra time talking to the kids and getting them their own high top. I ordered a BBQ bacon chicken breast sandwich, while my wife ordered the Herbie Burger, a "burger nestled inside a grilled cheese sandwich." We decided to split our sandwiches as we both thought each other's selection were good. Both sandwiches were very tasty. The chicken was moist and just the right size for the bread, and the bacon done just right for a sandwich, not too crispy, but not undercooked. The burger was also done medium rare as ordered, and being inside a grilled cheese sandwich, what wasn't to love? We both ordered the Spats fries, which were seasoned first, then fried. Crispy outside and soft inside, just right. I dipped mine in Spats sauce, a mild horseradish with a good flavor. I may see about picking some up at the grocery store! I didn't see much of the inside, as we just stopped at he bar to let the staff know we wanted to eat outside. But, from what I could see the bar and nearby booths were clean and well-maintained. I'm looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Excellent service! Rosemary salad was soooo good. Spats sauce also extremely delicious. I'll be back. read more

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Typical bar atmosphere but they DO NOT TAKE American Express! Good food and the spats sauce is a mild horseradish that is great on everything. read more

Spats is the new spot of Appleton! Great food and service with the new owners. 10/10 recommend!

Had a very nice experience for lunch- sat in back room, which has a nice jazz musical instrument decor. Kids loved the corn dog and fries, was quiet enough even on a Friday at noon to hear conversation. Most people sat in tables in front near the bar area, but the noise level was still not bad there. I had perch, was the perfect light Wisconsin breading so you could actually taste the fish. They have a fun mild in house horseradish if you want to go away from the traditional tartar. Rye bread & slaw were standard and fresh, and I liked that there are multiple french fry choices- I had the seasoned ones- very good. Outdoor seating and enough parking outside make it a really nice stop in the downtown area- but the real star here is they know how to fry up fish. read more

So. I have struggled with this restaurant for the past few years. I like the atmosphere. I want to like it. But I really don't for the price. We went for lunch on a Saturday. The server/bartender worked hard and was very nice... But I think she was the only server, period. This made service strained. But I repeat, she was working hard. Food. Mediocre at best. Remember, I keep trying to like this place. My wife's burger was about 2x the size if mine (all burgs were same size in menu) and did not come with accompaniments she asked for. Had to ask again and that took a while because server was overwhelmed. My burger was a pattymelt advertised on wheat. I like wheat for dietary reasons. Came on white. Pointed this out, new chef apparently. Chef should understand menu. So. Again. Another disappointment at this spot. After 8 years of trying... Maybe done. read more

Excellent food, service and very clean. Staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. New owners are great, they have improved the dinning experience. read more

Spat's is the best food in town. They have everything and it is all spectacular. Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Steak, Salads,... it's all fantastic. Their drinks are always well made. I'm a big old fashion fan and they always get it just right. The service is great too! A lot of people have mentioned the fish. It is also great, but to go here just for the fish wouldn't give it the credit this place deserves. 5 stars. Every time. read more

Went to Spats Friday evening for dinner & had a mixed experience. The host was very accommodating, especially when our server was no where to be found. He actually took our drink order & delivered our drinks and apologized for the slow service. Eventually our waitress came over and said verbatim "hi, are you ready to order". No introduction, no apology for the very slow service. My coconut shrimp was excellent, husband said his fish fry was average. Again service left much to be desired. read more

Stopped in for St. Patty's Day. Excellent drink choices and friendly bartenders. Had the corned beef and cabbage and it was exactly as it should have been - delicious!! read more