Great place to check out right in the heart of Riverwest with two volleyball courts! It's a great place to enjoy sporting events, eat and drink some speciality items and make sure to hit the ball around with some volleyball in the back. read more

There food is outstanding so i decided to try the fish fry one Friday. They ran out of fish by 830 pm (when i arrived) and i was met with a happy face ready to take my drink order only to charge me that and then tell me they were out. Although frustrating I just waved it off and said we'll stay for the drink but really wanted the fish fry. Which I was told was my fault for showing up so late. It was 830 on a Friday... if you advertise Friday fish fry there's no way it should be 86'd before 9 pm. Other food I've had was great. Drop the attitude with customers arriving at a reasonable time for a fish fry that's advertised outside. read more

Check out Track, it has been under new management. Menu changes, food is good to great. Chilli is fantastic, Good Burgers, everything on the appetizer menu is fantastic. Great Beer selection. Bar Tenders Fantastic. Do Not overlook Tracks!!! read more

I love this place. Good food, reasonable price and nice service! We found this place recently. But we already have been few times. My husband and I love fish fries in this place. Always nice service. read more

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True Score: 3.5 Stars Patriots Bar My buddy found this joint trying to find a place to watch a Patriots football game. Come to find out they have a Patriots fan club here. We fit right in. The crowd invited into the group like we've known these people of years. Add in a bit of dumpy run down place with good service and cheap beers and this was a good time. The 4 pitchers of beer that drank might have influenced my review but overall they Tracks was a quaint older place which was a good spot to watch a game. Thanks read more

The Tracks is one of those places you see, and say "They look like they are having fun playing volleyball!" Well I'm going to say " They are a great place for a Friday Fish Fry!!! Oh man, talk about being on the pleasantly surprised end of not what I expected. I was with my partner, we both ordered "The Fisherman's Delight". This by far is the most delicious fish fry I've had, along with the great service and great price for what all we got. 2 meals, 2 alcoholic beverages comes to a little over $40.00 with gratuity. Well during happy hour-which lasts until 7pm. read more

Great Milwaukee "neighborhood" place, which I'm so lucky Riverwest abounds in. Sure, I'm also known to frequent newer, sometimes more "hipster-y" bars and restaurants, but part of my heart will always belong to the neighborhood tavern. You can drink beer, you can get a good meal, you can watch a game on TV, you can stumble in to use the ATM during a street festival (or more ordinary nocturnal adventures.) But what really distinguishes a good neighborhood place is the regulars. I like a place where I see the same people a lot, especially if they're of all different ages and social circles. I like a good "everybody" place. If you're craving a good Friday fish fry this is a good place to try. You can get pollock, perch, shrimp, a combination of two, or all three. On my last visit I was hungry but not totally ravenous. I got the shrimp and perch combination and didn't quite manage to finish it. It was one of the better fish fries I've had in recent memory--crispy batter and not too much grease on the seafood, good coleslaw, choice of tots or fries--but it was definitely filling. The menu says it's available on Wednesdays too, which is nice. The rest of the menu is mostly typical "bar food," but it looks pretty solid. I'll have to go back and try a burger. There's one with cheese curds and marinara I'm sure I'll end up trying. It sounds like a total bomb of grease and calories, but there's totally a time and place for that. Also in that vein there's a chili cheese poutine and fries or tots with truffle oil and Parmesan, the latter available with a sandwich for a $3 upcharge. (I should mention I like upcharge items; they appeal to my innate inability to leave well enough alone.) The best part is the food and drinks are also reasonably priced. The all-3 fish fry is about $12. Burgers and sandwiches are mostly $8-$10. Drinks are on par with or slightly cheaper than other places in the neighborhood. There's a good combination of factors to make a person (especially a Riverwesterner) end up here again and again. read more

The Tracks - Last night's fish fry (perch and shrimp). Tasty but very filling. - Sports Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Just when I thought I had the kitchen figured out, they keep getting better. Don't get me started on the fish fry. read more

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Great food better service best ambiance. There's a guy named Chris and another guy named Chris and another guy named Chris. All great guys. Also many Mikes, but not all called Mike. read more

I went there with a very good friend. It was my first time there ever. The bartenders are incredibly efficient. I wish I could say that for their wait staff. I ended up bussing my table. If you go there, sit at the bar. The bartenders are very attentive. I really wish I could say the same for their servers :/ read more

Its Sooo like cheers. There's even a cheers sign high up on one of the side walls. It is a lil bit up north sports bar in river west but it gets a pleasant mix of college kids, neighborhood regulars of all ages, and the occasional Hipster. Word is the serve a mean fish fry and burger but I only get hungry there after 11 and that's when the kitchen closes. Other pluses: they hav a parking lot, they play a nice mix of 90s rock and current stuff, everyone is pretty friendly and unpretentious. This is definately becoming my 'end up' read more

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Burger was pretty solid. Kind of salty. More concerned about the hard core porn hung up inside the men's bathroom. Definitely not a family friendly restaurant... read more

The Tracks is an interesting place - it's a cross section of Riverwest at its best, but it's still mostly a sports bar. Never is that more evident than during Volleyball Sundays. We arrived early and watched the crowd of neighborhood day-drinkers filter out, and the packs of bro-sters head on in. I like to think that Tracks is the Riverwest version of Leff's in Tosa. Or more correctly, it's predecessor in the life cycle of the bro...college bros from UWM head to the Tracks to play on one of the leagues and check out the ladies, then they get married & move to the West side and go to Leff''s, and finally end out their popped collar days at some bar near a golf course in Delafield. It's probably called Mulligans or something. Anyway... Things worth knowing...the bar staff is really, really, really nice. They have Sriracha chicken strips that appear to be house breaded from actual chicken parts & they are very tasty. Tater tots are available. These are all important things to me, since I'll be spending some time here to cheer on the Yelp V-ball team. Also, I hear that there's some softcore porn (boobage) in the gent's but the ladies room has no displays? What's up with that? read more

The Tracks is an old Milwaukee favorite. A cornerstone of RW/Locust st community. This place hasn't changed much since the old days just the age of the customers. This is as popular as it was when I lived in Shorewood in the late 80's. They have great parking, a patio. And bigger chicken wings and tater tots. As the early VB league winds dow another one begins. I had enjoyed watching and cheering on the UFC. useful funny cool yelp VB team. I consequently enjoyed watching an occasional baseball and soccer game here as well. Food 4 Amb 4 Serv 4 Loc. 3 Value 3 67/2014 read more

The Tracks. Stuck on the way out of Riverwest and on to the college side of the river. This place has Happy Hour on Saturday and Sunday. Now to me, that's what's up. The food is good and the drinks are spot on. What more can you ask from a neighborhood dive? The Tracks also has a volleyball area and during the warmer months the courts get busy. Great to play or spectate. Tracks is a fun place to kick back and take down a few plus it's well within walking distance of home. Perfection! read more

Tracks is Riverwest's premier sports bar. Where human potential is realized on a magnificent stage. It's Riverwest's only sports bar, as far as I've noticed. And it may not even technically be a sports bar. Are there such things as train bars? What about train bars with volleyball courts? Tracks is a bar in Riverwest with sports on TVs. That makes it a stand-out. I've noticed that Bosco's on Burleigh also has sports on TVs, but as of this review I've only coasted by it on bike. Looks like there's only 1 review for Bosco's. Perhaps it's time to check it out with some Yelpers? Back to Tracks. I first stepped foot on her sandy volleyball courts 2 years ago with a rag-tag team of old High School buds and new Milwaukee friendlies. I've been to Tracks a ton in my few years in Milwaukee and just about every time was sports-related. Either I used their cable TVs to watch key playoff match-ups whilst drinking a pitcher or two on my own, or I was simply there to drink pitchers and slap balls out of the sky. Their pitchers are $9 for a handful of domestics and $13 for any micro brew or higher end choice. This is great for the weekly volleyball league games. The league has a running competition among teams for who drinks the most pitchers during the season. Yes, you can even come to Tracks on non game nights and score pitcher points. Some of my friends definitely like the food. I rarely order any, but I remember that the Chicken Strips (a.k.a. Fingers) are plump and juicy. It's very neighborhoody and easy-going. The Rabbi tends to stroll through, flowers in hand, every time I'm there. I'm sure it is no coincidence. The bartenders are friendly and make the place feel like a comfortable spot to watch a sport. There is a big parking lot that fills completely on game nights and there's only a bit of bike parking (although more was very recently added). This review may be boring, but blame that on me. Tracks is fun and easy and better enjoyed with a few friends. The men's bathroom has one urinal and one toilet "stall". The stall door leaves little to the imagination as it is sort of a cowboy swingy type door that touches the sitter (shitter) on his knees as he steals a desperate moment. I've certainly witnessed a few fellas' last resorts as the door faces squarely to the urinal user's right shoulder. Little toes poke out under the door. The bulletin board boasts a display of boobs and neighborhood events as a lovely juxtaposition of community togetherness and sweet feminine beauty smashed between two dudes trying to pretend they aren't just inches apart in an ape shit show. Tracks brings people together. It can show us what is real. It uses the stage of sport and unwritten male bathroom code to reveal to you who you've become. Will you live up to the challenge? Also: Free Wi-Fi! read more

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I love watching Packer games here, and I love Riverwest. Upgrade! read more

The Wednesday and Friday Fish Fry is pretty darn good, and pretty cheap. Maybe it's just that I'm used to Chicago prices, but 2 pieces of fried perch, two pieces of fried cod, and three fried shrimp, along with fries and cole slaw seems like a pretty good deal to me for less than $10. I wasn't` a huge fan of the perch, but there are large pieces of cod and three jumbo shrimp. You can order the meal without the perch which I think is what I'll do next time, or your can order the meal with only perch if you like the perch. The drink prices here were pretty low too. If you and a friend want a meal and want to get completely hammered for less than $40, this may be a good place to try. They have volleyball courts too, so if you wanna work off some of those beer and/or fried fish calories you can go hit some balls over a net. read more

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I love the Tracks! It's a great sports bar with an awesome menu and excellent service. They even have vegi options! Fish Fry is available on Wed and Fri and is off the hook. har har. read more

Tracks is a fun divey bar on the edge of Riverwest. We hit it up every few months for an after work happy hour spot. The staff is always helpful with drink suggestions, ample parking, and the app selection definitely hits the spot. I guess the only lingering question I have is does someone live in the little house in the parking lot?? read more

The food was excellent the burger range between 6 and $8 and includes either french fries or tater tots what does that great deal we could only eat half of the burger. read more

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Tracks is excellent for Packer games! Lovely crowd, good food, and just an all around good time. Weather permitting, they put up a projector and screen out on the patio for watching the game. When it's raining or gets too cold they move the projector inside. Food is good, although nothing special. The beer list is pretty standard. All in all, this is my favorite place to watch a Packer game, but I probably wouldn't come here for anything else. read more

Always love coming here. Staff is really nice and the food is always great. They have free WiFi which is awesome for getting some work done while you wait for food. It also doesn't hurt that it's so close to my house. Just wish dogs were allowed on the patio :( read more

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My friends and I have been playing volleyball league (C LEAGUE REPRESENT) here for yaahs and yahhs. Tracks never disappoints. The bartenders are some of the friendliest, on-point in Milwaukee. And so laid back and down to earth. And while you're out on the courts the service is still great, bringing you pitcher after pitcher to keep you on your A-game. Again, C league. Plus, this is one of the only good-sized patios in the River West area with a fire pit and lots of seating. That's hard to beat. Overall, a very laid back vibe that will accept anyone and everyone looking for a good time with some good brews. I have yet to really try the food, but I've heard its pretty standard bar grub. Cheers to Tracks! read more

I just came to drink beer and watch the tail end of the Brewers game. Had a great bartender and the whole bar was cheering the Brewers! This is my kind of place! read more

First yelp review for me, felt obligated. I had the cod fish fry last night; worst ever. Three paper thin filets overcooked and barely edible, tasted like cardboard. Too bad I don't care for tartar sauce, which they give you a bowl full, likely to mask the "fish". A year prior I had tried their perch fry, despite negative online reviews, and even the waiter recommending against. I should have listened. The rest of their menu looks delicious, I wish I had gotten a burger but was Jonesin for a fish fry. No problems with the beer selection or waiter (and the clam chowder was good), but the female bartender's annoying voice could be heard in adjacent counties; I was considering eating outside in the rain. read more

Solid, dependable, predictable Milwaukee Bar. All meant in a good way. The bar room is smaller, but their is a big back room with more tables and pool and darts. The food is classic milwaukee burgers, chicken sandwich, fried apps. All done well. Choice of fries or tots too. Beer selection is good and prices fair. Check the mini pitcher if you are having more than one beer as it is a better deal for like 2.5 beers. I like that they have some of the older lakefronts on tap like Cream City and East Side Dark. To the guy complaining about carry out fish fry, cut them a break... you take hot food and put in in a Styrofoam container and your results will be pretty bad no matter who made the food. However, I will say that I have always found their fish fry to be just OK. Not shown on the menu but available is a veggie burger... nothing fancy, but fixed up right and good tasting. Always found the staff to be nice but service in the back can get slow if the place is crowded. read more

I will preface this by saying I am not a bar person. Since I don't drink or smoke, it makes sense. So that will explain why I have never even though about going into tracks in the 2.5 years I've lived down the block from it. So, it happened that they were advertising a special of chicken salad sandwiches and mushroom barley soup on a sign (two of my favorite foods), when I was heading home from the bus and I decided 'What the hey..." There was only one table occupied when I showed up and only one staff member on duty. He was so kind and helpful and patient. The place was packed by the time we left, and I didn't even notice until we stood up because he made us feel as if we were the only ones there the whole time. The burgers I ordered (yes, the menu looked too tasty to stick to the specials) were amazing! I called my friend down to try them with me and we were amazed. The tator tots and fries were great. Everything was awesome. This is my first review on Yelp, because I felt it would be a disservice to my neighbors if I didn't tell them to try it. I didn't get any weird looks or treatment because I was black (wanna mention it, because it happens quite a bit out here in Riverwest places surprisingly). It was so welcoming, it makes me want to go back and even play some volleyball. Happy to have given this spot a chance. PS - I was even stung in the leg by a hornet while eating outside there, and still have this loving review. Trust me it was a really nice surprise for me on a day that was otherwise sort of crappy. read more

I went to Tracks for the 129th time on Friday to catch a bit of the handegg game with some pals. Conversation was lively and included such topics as: mormons seeing drugs for the first time, justifiable homicide, white supremacists, and old-timey wooden dildo factories. Tracks is totally reliable and not special. I like it just fine for that reason. What you see is what you get. Neighborhood-y sportsish bar where people play volleyball, drink beer, and eat burgers. There's at least one place like this in every town in Wisconsin. The interior is cramped and just a hair away from needing a remodel to avoid the bar being classifiable as a dive. Drinks aren't as cheap as you'd expect. Varied (but mostly white) crowd. I did once see a fight here in which a dude bit another dude's ear, Mike Tyson style. Happened out on the patio. The patio's nice in good weather, but they have a dumb gas fireplace in a bad spot. Takes up way too much room. Some people bring their kids to Tracks. Knock it off. In the john, there's always some pictures of tits on the wall. They seem to change bi-weekly. There's a chrome housing around the plumbing on top of the urinal. It's warped in a way (like a fun house mirror) that will make your dick look bigger if viewed from the correct angle. Fun! Tyson K. is dead wrong. Horny Goat is a douche magnet with horrible beer. read more

Ah, The Tracks. Volleyball, beer, volleyball, tater tots, and more Volleyball. That's how I would describe Tracks. I have been playing volleyball at Tracks for a few years now. I've seen lots of turnover in refs, met lots of awesome cocktail waitresses & have had lots of fun battling it out on the volleyball court. The Tracks has the run of the mill tavern food (everyone loves tater tots, right?) and decent drink specials. We definitely don't go for the food, we go for the volleyball! In terms of vball, I've had a good experience there. We did have issues with some of the recreation teams getting stacked at the end of the season with A league players, resulting in an unpleasant playoff season. I wish refs would stick around - but it's a tough gig, I'm sure. Courts are well kept, nets are well kept, and overall I enjoy hanging out there! Four stars: three for volleyball, one for tater tots read more

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I might give Tracks a three star as a decent, not exceptional bar except for a couple things. First, their volleyball league is well-run, officiated, and a lot of fun. We play in the C/alley league. The pitcher race is sort of genius for teams like us who aren't competitive in volleyball but very willing to be compete to see who can drink the most beer. Pitchers count double on Saturday when there are no leagues. Their location on Locust and Humboldt is convenient for Riverwest and East Side dwellers. I've always had friendly service, even from the courtside servers who carry multiple pitchers all the way to the alley. It is really dark inside the bar but they have an outdoor patio in the back with a fire pit. While this is an okay spot for a beer, mostly I would recommend them if you're looking for a volleyball league. read more

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I play volleyball at Tracks on Sunday nights and I love it. There are 3 levels of competition and we are in the least competitive one. The league seems to be very well run, and the other teams in the league seem to be full of good, fun people. While my team is near the bottom of the standings in our league, we are near the top of the standings of the pitcher count standings. Yay, beer! I have yet to eat any food here, but everything I have seen looks really good. In the near future I hope to grab some dinner after a game and sit on the patio and watch some entertaining games of volleyball. read more

I've had food here, I've had drinks here, and now I've played volleyball here....and all 3.....were pretty awesome. But you know what is even more awesome, and will make me an even bigger fan? The service here is AMAZING. Maybe it's because I haven't spent a lot of time in Riverwest, but hearing the bartender say "What can I get you, friend" was simply awesome. The food wasn't that great, but it was pretty good for a bar. They added cheese to the cheese curds which I thought was a little weird, but the burger was decent. I'm not sure how often I'll eat here, but it's definitely a great bar to have a pitcher or two at. read more

This place has great chicken wings everyday. Period. I'd confidently say they are Milwaukee's best. Also, on weekends only, they have good pork sliders. Across the board they have a lot of really good sandwiches. It can get a bit over-run with volleyball players during weeknights, but has a pretty consistent crowd at nearly anytime I've been inside. Worth noting--as several other reviewers below have--that it's a departure from other Riverwest bars...The Tracks is much more of an up north watering hole than a hipster hangout, though it strikes a nice balance between the two. read more

Your typical WI dive-bar with 2 decent volleyball courts. The food & beer selection are decent as well. I learned from experience however, that they could definitely use a little more netting around the courts! (Balls tend to end up in the parking lot, dumpster, or even in the street - yikes!) read more

After having driven past this place a few dozen times and never noticed it, I was pleasantly surprised with my first encounter. Granted the finally sunny Saturday may have positively jaded my perception, I enjoyed the couple hours I spent at The Tracks. They have enclosed sand volleyball courts, which is the primary reason I came, but their service and friendly attitudes kept me beyond. The inside decor is much like an old supper clubby feel, and I'm told their food is 'good enough' to sit and watch the game, so it fills up quickly. We brought our pitchers out to the patio so I can't comment too much on the rest, but I will be back to check it out and update my review. read more

Very nice quaint bar on locust in the riverwest neighborhood. This place has a "everyone knows your name feel" The people who frequent here are either people who are regulars, friends or regulars, or people from the community. The bar food is actually decent and not overpriced. Its a real laid back type of place. Its diverse I'm sure they don't have any or to many security issues. So that means sit back relax and enjoy good bar food and a diverse crowd of people. read more

I had a nice conversation with an old Riverwester while both he and I had a beer during the wait for our takeout order. When I got home, I had an embarrassing fish fry. Note that my 2-star rating reflects my personal tastes. I believe for some, The Tracks is probably wonderful (see below for other reviews). For me, however, I cannot imagine a reason to return. Alas, The Tracks and I must go our separate ways. read more

I have been playing volleyball here for the last 5 years so I have spent my fair share of time in this establishment. It did come over new owners a few years ago and the food is way better than it used to be. The bar staff is great to talk to and have a great selection of beers for you to try. The specials rotate daily with Tuesdays being build your own taco night, which always seems to draw a crowd. I believe Thursdays is Jamaican night where Red Stripe is super cheap. The War spicy chicken sandwich is amazing and comes on a pretzel bun. What more do you need? The wait staff comes out to the courts to take food and drink orders too. I love playing vball here since they have refs, there is always parking, all the courts are well maintained and well lit, and they have a fire pit to warm up on those cold fall days. read more

A real stand out bar in the neighborhood. Great drink selection and the price is right. Bartenders are friendly and the waitstaff is quick. Their fish fry is one of the best I've come across, and for growing up in a city and state where Friday night is dominated by the fish fry, that's saying something. Can't wait until Friday? It's offered on wednesday! And it still kicks ass! Another menu must-have is their buffalo chicken sandwich. It's on a pretzel roll, with a blue cheese spread, and it isn't just some flat piece of chicken patty, but a full, juicy breast. It's really killer, and highly recommended. The crowd can really vary here. I've come here on weekend nights, at times when it seemed like it might need to be muscling my way up to the bar, but I found an open bar stool no problem. The big time crowds hit during the volleyball season, and once the leagues are finished, there isn't really an issue with crowding. The patrons are mature as well, unlike some other Riverwest bars that get a bit of a UWM overflow and a bunch of know-it-all college kids. You can tell this place gets "regulars". All in all it's just a really great bar in a neighborhood that's typically hit or miss. The Tracks is a definite hit. read more