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Spitfires On State

3.3 (113 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Carla R.

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.

John W.

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.

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Heather C.

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!

Diego V.

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!

Michael W.

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.

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Linda B.

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

Ginger sesame and sour cream and chive fries.
Norah T.

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!

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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

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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.

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

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While visiting Milwaukee, we thought we'd try Don's TV & Repair before heading out for the evening…read more The exterior of the building definitely indicates a repair shop and restaurant. Once inside, the friendly host staff will ask you for the password. Heck, if I can figure it out, anyone can. Then we were shown to the table. The ambiance is certainly 80's feeling with the music and the relics of the era. Even though the menu is limited, the restaurant still offers great options. Riley, server, had greet us shortly after arriving. My friend order an Old Fashion (when you're in WI...) and I had ordered the Shamrock Shake with a shot of whiskey (we visited Milwaukee near St. Paddy's Day). Both of us ordered the Fish Fry. The drinks were delivered within a few minutes. The Shamrock Shake was certainly well worth it. Then few more minutes, the entrees were delivered. The three pieces of fish were very meaty and great crust. The well seasoned fries were very tasty. Riley had checked in couple of times with us. Great service, great food and great 80's music. Enjoy!!

Perhaps my expectations were too high. I saw this in a Weird Wisconsin book and it looked fun and…read moreright up our alley. I did see that you needed a reservation especially on the weekend. We got a 1pm time slot for lunch on Saturday. We waited in the small crowded lobby once we checked in. Once our time came up we gave the password (I must have missed this part but I googled it while we waited) and were led inside. The concept was fun as was the decor but I thought it would be even more kitschy than it was. Our waiter was enthusiastic. The food menu is small but the milkshake and the boozy milkshake menu is big and interesting. The salted caramel milkshake was very good. I got their smash burger basket with the fries. I don't order smash burgers often and this was a reminder why. It was overcooked and dry. The fries though were excellent. My wife got a breakfast meal and she thought it was solid. The prices were reasonable but be warned they automatically tack on a 20% service charge. I was not surprised since I saw this in reviews. If it was on the menu I missed it. Worth one visit.

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The Swingin' Door Exchange is one of the unassuming places I frequently tell people to get to and…read moretry because the food is some of the best in the Milwaukee area! Consistently busy over the years and for good reason. I've been here a few times and I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. It's a dark, cozy little restaurant bar but with so much character and history. Service is friendly and efficient. I love that the food I've ordered here has always exceeded my expectations with the seasonings and quality of ingredients used. Reasonably priced too! If you don't have a reservation, you may end up waiting for a table in the back area at a high top but it's a great opportunity to enjoy one of their great drinks in the meantime!

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Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it
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Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

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Top-notch eatery. I ordered a burger and, honestly, as a seasoned burger enthusiast, I could barely…read morefinish it. It was absolutely massive, loaded with cheese, ridiculously rich, and every bite was delicious. The cheesy bacon cracks were downright obscene in the best possible way. Pure indulgence. Great food, great drinks, fair prices, and portions that don't mess around. You definitely won't leave here hungry.

Solid burger joint! Sobelman's has indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a parking lot that is…read morevery steep, and there is also ample street parking. It is a ln old school, classic vibe. I enjoyed all the sports decor and memorabilia on the walls. Right off the bat, one of the things that stood out to me was how incredibly affordable this place was! Looking at the prices, I was surprised that you could get a burger here for around twelve bucks including fries. That's like fast food prices. Most restaurants charge way more than that and don't include fries, so this place is an amazing bargain! We got their cheese balls, which were cheese curds. These were not bad. I do prefer a more beer battered curd, but I didn't mind these. I also got a bacon cheeseburger called The Loser. In reality, it tastes like a winner. The bread bun is amazing, so soft and fresh. The burger is juicy and flavorful. It's also not too crazy big where all the toppings fall apart. The fries were also crispy and tasty. Our server was also very kind and attentive. She gave us sugar cookies at the end of our meal, which was a nice treat. Overall, I enjoyed coming here. I would come here again to catch a game and enjoy a drink and some bites. You get a decent burger that is also a good bang for your buck.

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Old bar vibes in a good way
Old bar vibes in a good way
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4.0
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Wow pretty good food! Outside place looks dumpy. I actually was a bit worried about eating here but…read moreif it was going to be so bad why so many cars in the parking lot? Well, because it's not! Inside the place was hopping with a nice crowd of people. Still was able to get in and seated immediately. Place decorated for 4th of July and wasn't gaudy but fun. Lots of wood and you can sit at the bar if you want. Nice selection on the menu but since it was Friday we ordered the fish. Hubs had the fried cod and I had the baked. Portions totally filled your plate and were very good. Fried cod came with lots of fries which Hubs said were tasty and the baked cod came out served with rice and vegetables. Cole Slaw wasn't good but that seemed the only real issue. For some reason they served a slice of marbled rye with the fried fish but I don't think that's necessary. Prices for fish were really good and I think if you had gone to a higher end restaurant you would have paid around $10 more for the same dish. Overall a good experience and I'd come back again if we're in the area.

Recently I completed a 7-day stretch of trying at least one new-to-me restaurant per day. Day seven…read morewas at Final Approach. My family was flying back home on a Friday night and I had to pick them up from the airport in Milwaukee, so I needed dinner somewhere nearby. Final Approach has an all you can eat beer battered cod special on Friday nights, so that was my choice. I went with potato pancakes for the side. Both the potato pancakes and beer battered cod were fine. I've had better versions of both elsewhere. For an all you can eat option, though, it was more than adequate, especially by the airport as it would be busy enough without the AYCE option. Likely I'll try somewhere else if I find myself in the area on Friday night again.

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Spitfires On State - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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