This place is great! The wings are always on point and the service is great as well. The owners are usually in there working the kitchen and are very friendly which tells me they care about running a good business! They have lots of great flavors but some of my favorites are. Peach heat Ragin! Jerk Chili lime Blueberry bbq Korean bbq The list goes on and on. I ask for my wings half burnt so don't let my pictures throw you off if you don't like the char! Tots are always nice and crispy and the sour cream and chive fries are excellent as well! Heads up if they are busy expect to wait up to an hour for wings! But don't let that discourage you from stopping in! I'm going to be trying the fish fry next! Oh they also run a couple shuttle busses to sporting events and some concerts! The rides are always a blast! read more

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It's been a year since my last review of this establishment. Our party of six visited on a Friday evening around 7pm. They don't take reservations so after getting a drink at the bar we were told to grab a table as one emptied and were able to do that after about 15 minutes. They were busy but the place only seats 50 at best. We were also advised that if we intended to order food we should do it right away as food was taking about 90 minutes from the time of order. We waited about 20 minutes for a waitress to appear and she advised us as well that food would be slow in coming and suggested we order some appetizers because they would come more quickly and could tide us over until dinners arrived. We did, ordering pretzel bites, cheese curds and a cheese quesadilla. They arrived about 30 minutes later and were plentiful and good. We also ordered dinners, most opting for the Friday Fish Fry of cod, or baked cod. It took two hours for our meals to arrive from the time of order, each meal was a good serving size and hot on delivery to our table. From my past experience I was very disappointed with my cod. The beer batter coating was fried to a good crispness but was tasteless, and the cod was tough. I've seldom had to chew cod like a piece of beef but it has happened before on occasion. Whether this is because of the quality of the cod or the way it was handled I'm not sure. The individual who had the baked cod said it was very good. Fries, tater tots, Cole slaw and rye bread that accompanied the meals were fine. Also disappointing were the drinks. A captain and coke came to $8 but it was the smallest pour I've ever witnessed. Could not taste the alcohol at all, several of our party said the same. Our waitress was very accommodating, friendly and did her best to make us feel welcome and meet our needs. It is a sports bar and food isn't a priority but they've done better in the past. On other issue, one of the bathrooms has a toilet that didn't flush, no running water and an unpleasant odor that could be detected as the door opened and closed. My bill for a 5 piece cod dinner, the quesadilla and an alcoholic drink came to $31.50 without tax or tip. As a group of good friends we were still able to enjoy ourselves and were able to overlook the shortcomings but will likely rethink another visit. read more

We loved the wings here! There was a lot of meat on the boneless and bone-in wings. The flavor was so good in the Caribbean Jerk and honey BBQ, would definitely get these again. The spicy BBQ was spicier than expected and the Nashville hot wasn't as flavorful. There was a 25 minute wait on wings so I'm happy we got some apps to fill in. There were plenty of games on the TVs, darts and pool in the lower level, great place to hang! We left planning our next trip there it was so good! Highly recommended for good wings. read more

Spitfires On State - Tots and Mozzarella Sticks - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We went to spitfires on state instead of tailgating before a Brewer game. When we walked in the place seemed clean and the initial greeting from staff was friendly. We chose spitfires on state because they had pool and darts for our kids to play while the adults socialized. The first problem started when one of my sons put money in the pool table and the ball didn't come out. We asked several different employees to help us with this problem, and it took forever for anybody to even come over to help. Finally, when someone came over to help they didn't have the key to open up to get the jammed balls out. The second problem was some none of their tap beer was working. A couple of us had bloody Mary's and wanted beer chasers but we couldn't get that and others. Just wanted to tap beer and couldn't get one either. The third problem was items on their menu weren't available. We had two people in our party that wanted the pulled pork they were out of that. We had two other people in our party that wanted the chili they were out of that. The fourth, the service was incredibly slow. The food took longer than it should've come out and when we ordered more bloody Mary's, it took over 20 minutes for them to bring the drinks to us. We ended up having to send them back because we were getting ready to leave. I could understand if the place was packed with people and service was a little slow. The bar was busy, but it wasn't jampacked and they seem to have plenty of employees. Some of the employees spent most of their time, chatting with guests and even sitting at their table instead of helping customers. There was one bright spot and that was the food was pretty good. However, with service that poor, I would never recommend spitfires on state to any of my friends or family. read more

Spitfires On State - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We went on February 13th. We were notified ahead of time the food would take 90 minutes, we were fine with that even though the place was not ridiculously busy. They forgot an item on our order, we did not want to wait another 90 minutes and said forget it. The server was extremely rude, told us we could not get the wings how we wanted them because they were too busy. We also witnessed him being rude to other customers as well. read more

Heard about this place from a coworker so I decided to check it out. It was a little loud for a while which was to be expected when it was during Summerfest and they offer shuttle service. I felt a little bad for the bartender as she seemed to be by herself but handled it pretty well. Quick review, food was pretty tasty! Cooked well and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back to try something else! read more

Spitfires On State - Chicken Club - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Second time going and the wings were delicious! I recommend the double dipped for the extra sauce! The vibe is very relaxed in there and the staff is friendly and prompt! There is at least a 25 minute wait on the wings to come out after ordering, so know that prior to going. If you're looking for something quick may not be the place, but the wings are 100% worth the wait! read more

Spitfires On State - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We Love this place! You can't go wrong with any flavors! The corn poppers are delicious too. Don't forget to throw a few darts when you go

Laid back, fun neighborhood bar tucked along State St. Wings are fire. Cheap drinks. Good service. They live by their motto: "Turning randoms into regulars". One of the best wing joints in the city, with over 25 sauces to choose from. What makes these stand out is their cooking method: "Fry, sauce, grill " as the menu says. The quality is apparent after the first bite and sets them apart from other wing spots in town. Don't sleep on their burgers though! The Spitfire burger was excellent, as was their fries and side options. They also offer shuttle rides to Brewers and Bucks games. read more

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Stopped in after a Brewers game for our 10 year olds bday . The server was SOOOO friendly , the wings were to die for and the price was right! Got the BBQ Blueberry wing sauce and I will now crave that ! Would absolutely buy some and have it shipped to Illinois ! WE WILL BE BACK! 10/10! read more

2nd time @ Spitfire . Was celebrating my 51st birthday with friends and coworkers ( 12-15ppl) we got there around noon, kitchen not open yet no time period for opening. A coworker lost her ID but had a picture of it on her phone (wouldn't serve her alcohol) Now other ppl from my party was ordering drinks and the bartender made each one of them come to the bar to get their drinks. Example IfI was buying a round of drinks he wanted each person to come get their drink so he can make sure she didn't get a drink. It is other ppl ordering 3 drinks for the table across from us that 1 person can bring all their drinks to the table.when I questioned the bartender " Andy" with Wisconsin law he said " He's not serving her , and if I don't like it he can call the cops" Since the kitchen was closed we were leaving anyways but I decided to stay for around 30mins to see why and what reason the police were called. ( In the meantime) I ordered another beer and talked to "Andy" and other customers( about other bars/restaurants in the area ) . I believe Andy thought that I was scared of the police and the threat of calling them would quickly make me and/or my party stay in our place. Long story police came as I was getting in the car. the owners was not there this Saturday per Andy . Andy needs to calm down and understand someone asking him questions isn't a threat. calling police in that matter is not appropriate or necessary. The atmosphere could've been great because the other customers there were great . Long story and NO FREAKIN Spitfire wings . so go there when owners are there. I guess Lol read more

What a fun place with killer wings and drinks! Cool atmosphere which feels so comfortable and fun. Great parking and clean environment. read more

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been meaning to make it here to try their wings and so glad I did! all the food was fantastic. wonton mozz sticks were crispy and lots of cheese. fries delicious. and the wings were giant and crispy and so so so good! we tried a bayou dry rub and the medium garlic ... I expected them to be different but all the wings seem to come more crispy (less saucy). next time I think I'll try one of their variation of cooking where they resauce at the end! inside was simple bar vibes, it was surprisingly full at 2pm on a Saturday with friends getting together and watching the basketball game! waitress had a lot of ground to cover but still did an incredible job. would recommend! read more

Food is good The customer service from the young guy SUCKS! Guess you have to be a regular to get good service Told him I wanted to order when he brought drinks he said oh let me grab writing pad and cane back 10 min later smh They had games on all TVs one game on 2 and another on 3 we asked if he could change on the two he claimed he couldn't so we played darts and watched the game that was on the three screens and what do you know he comes change those games not even ask if we were watching which you could tell bc we took were looking directly at TVs. Then I had to chase him down because he ran to back and told him we were watching game and he said they are switching and thats just what it is. I spoke with the "manager" and she said they converted to some boxes and someone may have requested tv be changed yet the couple on pool table didn't request anything so we left.... The food isn't good enough for the rudeness. read more

Dave, Ethan and the rest of the team are awesome people they laugh and talk to each other play a few games and watch sports.

They are still redoing the inside but it's starting to look nice and come together!! Lots of open room and no trouble finding a spot. Ordered the ginger sesame and sour cream and chive fries. Both of those options amazing!!! Wings weren't dripped in sauce and wasn't messy. Fries were straight out of fryer so they were amazing. Been here multiple times and just want to shout them out. Love coming here! read more

Spitfires On State - Ginger sesame and sour cream and chive fries. - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stopped here after work with some friends for drinks and dinner! An unassuming place for certain, but really welcoming right when you walk in. I get why they have a sign that says "Randoms Become Regulars"! Plenty of choices for beverages, all the standard beer and liquor options you would expect to find at any Milwaukee establishment. Enjoyed the actual fresh lime on my beverage, so many are dry and don't contribute anything to the drink at all! The food was by far the best surprise of the night. Menu had more options than I anticipated for a bar, which was nice! My friends ordered the Crispy Beans, and guys, I'm in LOVE. They were fried green beans, and they were SO good. I could've ordered another basket just for myself for dinner! The wing selection is awesome. They have like 30 different sauces, and you get to pick what "style" you want your wings as well. Be aware that some wing "styles" charge a small fee as it is extra work for the cook depending on how you get them. I ordered extra saucy Honey BBQ, delicious! I thought I would eat more than 6, but their wings are HUGE! None of those small drums or wings here, these were meaty and filling. Came out super hot as well, which is a must for wings in my book. Definitely a fun spot with a low key vibe, perfect for a night with some friends at the bar. Looked like they do shuttles to games as well as a big 'ol bus was parked alongside the building. read more

Spitfire's was one of two options I found near where I work that was offering a shuttle to the Bucks playoff game. Based on the menu and ease of access, my wife choose Spitfire's over the other option. She ordered a cheeseburger with chive fries and I ordered beer battered cod with chive fries. My wife liked the burger, but I thought the bite I tried had a slightly odd taste. Conversely, I liked the chive fries and sour cream dip but she thought the sour cream dip wasn't as good as the kind at Saz's. The batter on the cod was good, but the cod itself overpowered it at times and made the fish a little bland overall. At one point I saw a different customer's shrimp basket and regretted not getting that instead. The shuttle was...interesting. The atmosphere was more party bus than shuttle which was fun heading down to the game, but not so much on the way back. After the Bucks won and many of the riders had a few drinks in them, the rowdiness of some of the riders was a little too much. Both for this reason and the food being blah, I think we'll go with the other option the next time we need a shuttle to a Bucks game. read more

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The best part of our evening at Spitfire's was our server Chloe. Despite the terribly LONG wait to get food and our complaints, she stayed positive and checked on us often. Now to the LONG wait. Our plans for the evening were to eat, then go downtown for the Stevie Wonder concert. We allowed ample time so that we wouldn't have to rush. However, it was OVER an hour to get our food (chicken sandwich and BLT). At one point Chole checked and our order was next - it was still more than 30 minutes before we received our food. The cook could have gone to the store, purchase the items and prepared it in less time. When our patience was at the breaking point, we asked who was in charge there that night. Neither Tami nor Andy (we assume they are the owners or managers) were there - explained a LOT. We would be understanding, if the place were packed. It was somewhat full, but not packed. When we arrived the bar was close to full, but there was only one other table taken in the whole restaurant. Although the food was okay, we will NOT be returning nor will we recommend this establishment until they fix their kitchen problems. read more

The dry rub wings at this place are delicious. It was very comfortable inside this place. My waiter was cool and knew what he was doing l. I will be going back very soon. read more

We 1st experienced Spitfires at the House of Harley Homecoming Event, after going to State Fair we decided to stop at Spitfires on State St. Fantastic food, great menu choice, plenty of drink to choose from, food arrives at your table HOT, drinks COLD & prices GREAT! Service was GREAT, got seated and waited on promptly! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Let me go ahead and tell you about this spot. Go..... quit reading this and go! If you're still reading , the wings are worth the drive! Such great flavor. Our server was fast, friendly and answered all of our annoying tourist questions. If you dig the "dive bar" vibe and want great food... this is your spot!!! read more

This is the best kept secret (until now) for wings and burgers. I'm telling you I can't believe nobody knows about these wings and those burgers. OMG! Andy, Tammy, and Becky have created such an amazing neighborhood bar and kitchen. read more

So decided to go to this joint called Spitfire on State. I'm telling you-the bars here are like out of a movie or something. They're all literally right in the middle of a neighborhood. It's pretty cool. VERY blue collar and very familiar despite never being here-bartender wearing shorts and Packers jerseys/tshirts all around! The front door stays open for patrons to come in & out and everybody knows each other here. Awesome atmosphere, can't speak more highly of it. Ended up speaking with the bartender a lot-cool dude. He explained what I should be expecting when for the Brewers game the next evening, so that was very appreciated. I also had a new flavor of wings here that I've never had-Parmesan ranch. So so good! I will say however that I thought it needed more sauce, but it's all good. If/when I come back to Milwaukee, I WILL be returning to this joint. Thank you Spitfires for an awesome evening and showing me what it's like to be a local here. read more

Spitfires On State - 12piece Parmesan ranch wings! - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We decided to end our 2019 with some delicious wings! We tried quite a few flavors such as blueberry bbq, 4b, citrus chipotle, bleu buffalo, and chili lime. The 4b was by far our favorite! The wings were great! Not too much sauce, fried then grilled with a lot of flavor. The chive fries were also a great side. Everything is a la carte so dressing and veggies are extra. The only thing that was a negative is that their board stated domestic drafts were $1.75 on Mondays, and I still got charged the full amount for my Miller lite. It was only $1.25 more so it's nbd, but not in line with what was advertised. We're looking forward to trying the rest of their flavors, they have an expansive menu read more

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I was never a wing person so Im trying to get into the wing thing because I do like wings so I'm trying places here and there. The guys at work commented on this place when the wing conversation started so I thought I would try them. I have been to enough wing places over the years but I'm trying to make a better effort to go out just for wings more because a good wing is a good thing. The place is in a weird looking area that looks industrial with no people on the streets like it's in the wrong place. The place has a lot and street parking which is nice and they have a game bus in front. The place is multi level and not bad looking with all the game tables and machines one would expect at a sports bar, it's not a dive but it's fancy. It has a small bar with hi tables and a lower level dining area with big screens all over and a hot popcorn machine. There is a couple of out door seating areas if you want to be outside on a nice day. There was a ball game on the big screen and I noticed right away that they have a decent sound system with plenty of bass for a sports game. I would have the 6 wing meal which is wings and a side and I got the tator tots. I wanted some hot wings today so I decided that devils balls would be a painful face melter at the top so I would get tropical heat which was half way up the inferno chart and where I wanted to be heat wise. The craft beer tap selection was poor so I got the riverwest stein which was an amber style beer served on the warm side which ruined it for me. The tropical heat wings was described by the bartender as a habanero mango which sounded good. When they came out they looked and smelled good so I had high hopes that quickly faded after the first wing. The tots were golden crispy and soft on the inside that needed seasoning and nothing special, just tarot tots but I like them. The wings had some grill marks and looked good but they were a total let down, they start with a sweet flavor and finish with a very small heat in the mouth. For half way up the inferno chart I should have broke a sweat, nope so now I'm puzzled because none of the wings matched there chart heat wise and there was only three options hotter on the chart so these should have been hotter than what they were. I cook with habanero peppers all the time and I make a habanero jerky that sent a man running for the pop machine after I told him not to try one so I don't know why they were so mild. Overall this place did not dethrone my favorite wing place and I don't get hot ones from there anyway so there regular ones blow this place away. For the benefit of doubt maybe I just picked the wrong flavor and heat level but I will not be back for the wings. The wings and warm tap beer did not impress me on my visit so I don't think I would ever get back there and I'm not saying it was bad but not good enough to get me back. read more

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Good Local eatery! Good variety of items on menu. Ordering Service was prompt. Food service was a bit slow for the light crowd. Beer selection a little light but reasonably priced. The music was great! Wings were pretty good and so were the tots. This is a good place to go if you're nearby. I have no regrets, neither will you. read more

Neighborhood dive bar. We accompanied some friends here on Wednesday nite, 7/24/13; they like the chicken wings here. My first observation is that they have several plastic dart board games, an electronic "Hoop Fever" basketball game, a pool table, and a TV in every nook and cranny. On our arrival, we (five of us) sat a large table in the dining area. Several minutes later, a young lady who we all thought was the server told us she was very busy, but would get to us shortly, which she did, several minutes later. Upon taking our order, I realized that she was inexperienced in taking cocktail orders; she asked about two ordinary call orders we had made. Then, to our utter amazement, we watched her walk behind the bar and realized she was actually the bartender, too. Ooops! We ordered sandwiches and chicken wings. The food was good. The breast of chicken on the chicken sandwiches were cooked to perfection.... soft, not dry, but thoroughly cooked. Not sure what's going on at this place, but it is obvious that the (very sweet and nice) young lady that served us AND was the bartender, has absolutely no experience or training for her job. Shame on the owners/management for putting her in that position without teaching her the basics and supervising her along the way. Or maybe the owners don't care and see their business as just a hobby? Hmmm. read more

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First time stopping here. The hot wings were one of the best I have had. 20 wings, with a pitcher of ( miller product) for $20. Not bad! Too bad I don't drink Miller! The onion rings were also very good. The moz stick were just good, but the sauce was yummy. This has something for everyone, good food, pool, darts and a hoop machine. The service is on top of everything and so, so friendly. If your going to to the brewers or bucks this is the place to catch your 'free' shuttle. If you have tickets to The packers game, have a beer and enjoy your shuttle to Green Bay! We will be back to this hidden gem! read more

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St Patricks Day morning. Stopped there since they had a sign outside the door saying Lunch starting at 9:00 AM Saturday and Sunday and we were heading for the noon Bucks game. After ordering two $11.00 Bloody Mary's that did NOT come with a pint chaser(That was the only way the BM would have been worth $11.00.) we asked to see the menu. That was when we were informed the kitchen did not open till 11:00. When we mentioned the sign by the doorway and that we had a noon basketball game, the bartender says there is a sign outside? There was also a guy who was there I believe smoking brisket for later in the day. When the bartender mentioned that we were there for lunch and about the sign out front his response was "That's not my problem". This place is for regulars only, and if you stop looking to try their great burgers or wings expect to be treated like a second class citizen. That is if the kitchen is even open. As a side note you can go to McGinns for better and bigger wings, and they cost a lot less. read more

The wings are my favorite on earth. Uranus, that's a different story. The sauces are homemade and all very unique. They first fry the wings, then sauce them before finishing them on the grill. This leads to tasty char bois. Homemade ranch and blue cheese also help compliment the wings without overpowering. Something also to think about, they have a FREE yes, free shuttle for all local sporting events and concerts. This means no you don't need to buy a stupid ticket or wristband. But c'mon, their drinks are affordable. Go Bucks! read more

Spitfires On State - Menu - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Thought we would go out for corned beef on St Patrick's day. It took us 1/2 hour to order the food and it took over an hour to get the food, I don't understand why because Corned beef is already made, yesterday or in the morning and it is the only thing on the menu besides wings. We called yesterday and they told us they were also serving their regular menu along with the corned beef. That was wrong. It was St Patrick's day and there was 1/2 roll of TP in the ladies restroom. Poorly run place giving out incorrect information over the phone the message when they didn't answer the phone said they were closed due to a watermain break- who runs a business like this? Oh when the food finally got there we were 1 corned beef sandwich short they were able to get that out in 10 minutes of course after everyone else was done eating.... read more

I always enjoy myself when I visit Spitfires. The atmosphere is very relaxed and I'm obsessed with their wings!!!

Food was not great. I asked for no sour cream and the food came out with sour cream on it. Overall food was hot and cooked well just didn't taste very good.Service was ok and friendly. There was some shuttle bus driver that takes people to summer fest. He was loud and obnoxious. He was rude and interrupting our meal as he got into our personal space yelling at us in an attempt to make small talk as if we knew him. He literally looked and sounded intoxicated then we find out he is the driver of the shuttle bus which is scary to think about. The Mens bathroom is small and disgusting in a way I can't describe and I don't recommend you find out for your self. Basically it's too damn small and they expect to fit three people in there at one time. I'm sure they do a good amount of business here and the two ladies that provide service were very nice but I don't think I will return. read more

I was told this place had the best wings in Milwaukee. I still dont think they beat Points East, but they're solidly good, and unlike Points East, you have a variety of flavors and can get them to go. I tried myriad flavor sauces, but when they came out, they werent labeled, so I have no idea which were which. All I can tell you is that I liked some more than others. Sometimes I prefer dry seasoned wings, as sauced wings are too wet. Here they do it perfectly-- fry them, sauce them, then grill them, so they're not soggy. They have various specials and I just happened to arrive on Wing Day. The server was very kind and helped me get the most food for my money. That kind of service goes a long way and contributed to my star waiting. Atmosphere wise, it's basically a dive bar. Clean, dark, low ceiling, no frills, some serious drinkers. I'm told they do shuttles to the games. Personally I'm just here for the chicken. read more

We celebrated my husband's birthday at one of our favorites. It was fantastic! The food was perfect! The service was outstanding! We were able to sit outside with our dog that couldn't be left alone. We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate a birthday! read more

DO NOT GO HERE if you're a grammar fiend like I am. You will be haunted by their "Fish Fry's" and "wing's". However... their hilarious grammar caught my attention, and when on the lookout for a quick lunch spot, they popped into my mind's. We head over around noon and seriously no one was there! They have a little lot behind the bar that is nice, however this is plenty of street parking around the bar. The bartender was super friendly when we walked in and told us we could absolutely enjoy lunch on their nice patio. We headed out and both ordered a couple drinks - it was even the special on monday that it was buck off drinks :) The inside was decked out with tons of tables and lots of machines to play on - plus there were tons of tvs, good place to catch a game perhaps... especially with that Brewer's shuttle that they have! Their menu actually had some pretty impressive options, but we wanted wings! Their wings were cheap at 12 for $10, but we both opted for the "meal", which included 6 (or 12) wings and a side. The sides were fries, tots, wedges, o-rings etc... with curds and the like being offered for slight up-charges. The wings were really good, and they have tons of sauces to choose from. They take about 15 minutes as they fry them, then sauce them, then grill them. This really soaked in a ton of the sauce flavor, but after grilling they came out pretty dry sauce wise. The spicy garlic packed tons of flavor into Jeremy's, but my Blue Buffalo unfortunately left a lot of flavor left to be desired. I spose it's also that I prefer a little bit of a saucier wing. The bone bucket, extra naps and wet wipes were an appreciated effort. All in all, for two drinks, a wing meal and a tip I walked out paying about $16! Great deal and awesome service... I will be back! read more

Spitfires On State - Awesome patio - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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If I could give this place zero stars I would. This is the second time I've walked in there sat down and then had zero service no one came to my table no one took my drink order no one took my food order we were completely ignored. For the second time we got up and left the establishment to go somewhere else. This is the worst service I have ever received at any restaurant I will not be going there again. read more

It's ok. Not great. Heard their wings were to die for, the ones I received were ok but not anything I would go out of my way for. They do have shuttles which is cool. read more

Great wings and fríes!! Have been a customer for about 5 years now and have been there to have dinner twice. Not a place to have a sit down kinda dinner with kids and stuff.. but I always get my food to go now !! Have great kids combos! Great portions and friendly faces behind the bar when you arrive! Keep up the good work! read more