Great food, neat experience , crowded but manageable, must stop if in downtown Milwaukee

Outstanding food with a great waitress! The atmosphere was cool, the beer was cold and the vibe was excellent.

The food was absolutely amazing and our service was top notch i would highly recommend anyone to dine here!! We ordered a few things however one must and i mean absolutely must try the ruben omg..... Unfortunately we didn't get any photos of the ruben .. however it was so amazing we ordered two to take home with us !! the house made chips with the spicy ranch is a must have side.. and dont miss the sliders as appetizer!! Enjoy freinds! read more

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Awesome place to have a cold beer and great food. Always busy place to go to. We always go when we are in town.

Have seen the reviews on yelp for awhile and decided to check it out last night. The bartender, Darryl was great and had great stories to share. The food was great, had the blackened tuna with Brussel sprouts (make sure you add the glaze and pecans). Will be back when I visit Milwaukee again read more

Good food- Bartenders only concentrate on locals Good Bar food A little expensive for sandwiches and wings read more

This is a very popular stop! We tried lunch but it was a longer wait than we could stay, so we returned for dinner. We again had to wait but they check you in when you arrive and seating became available in an acceptable amount of time. The service was excellent considering it was a full house. The food was also great. They did a great job of keeping the restaurant clean. The did a nice job of keeping drinks coming and checking in with us. I'm only in town for the week, but I will be back! read more

Great experience. Indoor dining at the bar - patrons wear masks pretty well. With my schedule, I had to do the Friday night fish fry dinner otherwise I would not have another chance. Good, lots of side options. I chose the potato cakes and coleslaw as part of the dinner. The rye bread is very good. I picked up the carrots as an extra side and am so glad I did. The carrots are awesome. Sauteed brings out the carrot's sweetness and the spices add excellent flavor. Something I will definitely have again as a side or shared plate/appetizer. Plenty of beer options and my local amber (Lakefront) paired well with the fish dinner. read more

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Swinging Door is a gem in the city of Milwaukee. It's small, but mighty from a food and business point. I have yet to have a bad meal or drink here. Their chicken strips are the BEST! Thin and crispy! A great place to visit if you want some charm, food atmosphere, and unwavering food! Yum! read more

I will return, I was at your bar during March madness, so busy, I was by myself, manager pulled a stool and made me a table by service station, had tuna real good and those great carrots I went nuts for your vermouth carrots see u tomorrow, I asked girl at hotel where was swinging club , she got manager we got it straightened out read more

Great ambiance and great food. Definitely allows you to appreciate the historic side of Milwaukee. The service was also great! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and had great recommendations. read more

We've been coming here since we discovered it when we moved here back in 2016 and not only is the food amazing (seriously, I've never had anything I didn't like but the garlicky Cesar salad with blackened ahi tuna or crunchy chicken/extra dressing is AMAZING don't sleep on it!!) but Michael (a server we've had many times) is fantastic! He's so sweet and attentive and remembers us every time we come in, including our regular drink/food preferences! 15/10 will always and do always recommend this place and bring family/friends when they're in town. Even if there's little wait it's worth it. Promise! Legit we always feel welcome and the food makes my tastebuds so happy lol. If you haven't checked it out you're missing out! read more

The food, atmosphere and service were great! My tuna melt was super flavorful and so delicious! The grilled beets were the perfect side! We loved the portion as well! It wasn't over the top. Highly recommended! read more

Fantastic service Michael is great. Best restaurant in Milwaukee. Everytime I have been the food has been amazing

Wow! Haven't been to the Swingin' Door in years. It's better than ever! I remember it as sort of being a bar with some tables, but now it acts like a restaurant with DELICIOUS food from a creative menu. But what brought me to Yelp today was the service. Multiple servers from all angles asking about refills, filling up waters, checking in, etc. etc. Honestly felt like a VIP. Gonna put this back in my rotation for sure. Delicious. read more

Great night tonight at the Swinging Door. I had a wonderful "Rachel" and the drinks were fantastic. Icing on the cake? Michael was fantastic and so welcoming. Perfect night on the town. read more

Great little place to grab drinks and food with friends! I got the blackened chicken bacon sandwich, $16, a little pricey but the food was delicious! Fries came out hot and crispy. Service was great. We were helped right away and even though I arrived after my group, the waitress helped me order quickly too. We also asked to relocate bc a party came in and was too loud. They helped us with our request and was very polite about it. Would definitely recommend and come again! Little note: The place is kind of small and can get crowded and loud during rush hour. read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Blackened Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is one of those "I can't believe I haven't been here before" spots that I finally made it to. The interior was smaller than I was expecting. It seems to be going for cozy with dark wood everywhere and dim lighting. The giant tv screens take away from it a little bit. Because it's a small space, the bartender was often distracted by other employees coming to buy cigarettes, drop off ice, etc because there just wasn't much room for people to stand or congregate. The food is surprisingly good. There are some real gems on the menu like the marinated beets, the caramelized brussel sprouts, and the mussels. The mussels are such a treat. Plump and soaking in a super garlicky broth, just delicious. The blackened chicken is also a perfectly balanced sandwich, not too overpowering or drying. The drink prices are decent. I plan on going back because there's more to explore on that menu. The salads and soups looked super good. And the entrees were begging to be tried. read more

One of a kind restaurant that takes you back in time. It's a cozy, dimly lit haunt with old-school, saloon-like decor that serves some killer cocktails and comfort food. The food is fresh and made to order. Everything I've had there is fantastic. For starters, the Garlicky Chardonnay Mussels are a must, and the Buffalo Chicken Dip is served warm with crostini and tortilla chips. For sandwiches, you can't go wrong with either the Sriracha Chicken Sandwich or the Prime Dip. Both are outstanding. The Rueben is also a popular option. Under Entrees I can also highly recommend the Pork Loin Chop - super flavorful and it will not leave you hungry! Swingin Door is a great spot downtown to grab a drink or a meal. It's reasonably priced and has a great ambiance. One of my favorite places to eat/drink in the city and I hope it will be yours as well! read more

Four of us went there for lunch on a Thursday. Place was packed. Staff welcomed us - did all they could to seat us within the expected waiting time - 10 minutes. Serving staff very accommodating. Food was exactly as described on menu - and we all enjoyed our meal and time there. read more

Food. Service. Vibe. Couldn't be better. Beer is cold. Drinks are solid. Staff is sooooooo knowledgeable. read more

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This restaurant was highly recommended by several people, and it just happened to be across the street from my hotel. Nice casual vibe and super friendly service, it's best to come early especially on weekends, as they're always busy. I had the juciest pork chop I've ever tasted, so good! The side salad and the bread were very fresh and tasty, the only thing that needs to be improved was the side of roast carrots, several of them burnt. I also tried their versions of Sidecar and Old-fashioned and quite enjoyed it. Prices are reasonable too, I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Pork chop - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Very nostalgic feel and cozy. Popular place for happy hour and dinner. Friendly staff, feels like a local neighborhood pub. I went with the 3 Cans for $5. Bartender recommended the specialty burger, and I went with it. Side of fries and a pickle spear. Burger was very good and for this kind of place you don't expect these kind of ingredients and passion behind the food. Spicy ranch went well with the fries! Highly recommend this place to anyone passing thru town looking for a quick bite. Everything coming out of the kitchen look hearty and tasty. Cheers! read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Specialty Burger and Fries - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Located inside of an old Wells Fargo Bank, it feels like an old school vibe. They still have the vault in the back by the kitchen. The food is exceptional and delcious. My burger was super juicy and flavorful, and the potato chips that I has for my side were housemade and perfectly salty and crispy. Their reuben sandwich is awesome... the corned beef is tender and delcious. Service is spotty... Servers seem too cool to bring out menus and refills. Luckily, food holds it down. read more

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Wow. I went to school in Milwaukee for four years and have made countless trips up here since then and I somehow had never heard of or been to this place. Everything about the bar is amazing. It's one of those classic Wisconsin bars that gives off a 1970s vibe. Despite it being close to downtown, it makes you feel like you're up north in the Wisconsin wilderness right when you walk in. The TVs were just playing reruns of the Brewers game and the bar tenders were playing bar dice with patrons. Did not eat food, just had a Miller High Life. Seems like the food is good though, so I will definitely try that next time I visit. If you're looking for an iconic Wisconsin bar, this is a place to go. read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Bar - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Excellent place for drinks and dinner - ours was delightful - starting with luscious mussels, strip steak and Rueben - and ending with salted Carmel Cake read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Salted Carmel Cake - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Lively. Warm. Great food...great martini. Be good to yourself...hit the Swingin' Door Exchange. read more

Great dive bar with great food, reasonable prices And beers reasonable and across from the downtown Hilton Garden inn Definitely a visit when I am in Milwaukee read more

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I have had this one on my radar for quite a while. Due to a nice sunny day, and it was my birthday, I went there for lunch. The menu was right up my alley!! In lieu, that made it really hard to decide what I want to get!! I really like patty melts and decided to try theirs. I went with the fries as a side dish. They do offer brussels sprouts and beets as well and I will try them in the future. The food came, and it was very hot and fresh. The rye bread was toasted perfectly and the burger had a good quality taste. The burger patty had picturesque, crisscross sear marks on it, and the cheese was melted to perfection. The fries were crisp/hot, and the ranch dressing was a pleasant surprise as a side sauce. Needless to say, the food was top quality, and lives up to the good reviews. Our waitress had a little sass to her, but that was OK, I like that. Maybe sass is too harsh. It was more of a playful banter. Nonetheless, the service was very attentive and timely. In end, I definitely will be back and I am happy to find a quality lunch spot for the future. read more

Heard so many great things about this place before finally getting to try it! Parking is a bit tricky as there are only metered street spots (free after 6 pm) but you will have to circle the surrounding blocks a couple times to find an open space. They were pretty popular on a Thursday night but we still got seated very quickly. Felt like the table was very close to other parties. Tried the Sriracha Chicken Sandwich with a side of beets with goat cheese. The sandwich was good and I thought the beets were alright but both could have used a little more flavor. Had a grapefruit flavored cocktail that was good, and there were many other options offered too. The ambiance inside is cool and worth checking out at least once. A good spot for grabbing a quick bite or a casual night out! read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Sriracha Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Small intimate and cozy place. We sat outside because it was pretty crowded inside. Stopped in to have a few beers and ended up splitting a yummy Bacon tomato avocado melt sandwich with a side of caramelized brussel sprouts and candied pecans. For dessert we had the cheesecake with candied pecans which was really good! Great place to stop in. read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is a hidden gem (not really many people have been here for many times lol) and one of the few restaurants that I can comfortably say "great" in downtown. My boyfriend and I went at 5:30 on a Friday night and found the restaurant was already pretty busy! Nice casual relaxing vibe and cool warm-tone interior design. We started with the Brussels Sprouts w Candied pecans and sriracha aioli. The brussels sprouts were deep fried to be super crispy (in case you think they are grilled) and went so well with the creamy and slightly spicy sriracha aioli. Yum! We two finished the whole plate in like 5 mins. My veggie melt contained generous portion of vegetables. The grilled cheese, mushroom and onions and avocado in between two slices of perfectly toasted and buttered bread were delicious! The only thing I didn't like about the sandwich was the raw cucumber inside - they were not refreshing and cold any more because everything else in the sandwich were cooked. So they were kind of watery and tasteless and added a weird texture. Personally I think they should use grilled zucchini instead. My boyfriend enjoyed his sriracha chicken sandwich a lot! I took a bite of it and could not agree more! Nicely seasoned! The bread was, again, so perfectly grilled with butter and had a crispy texture! The chicken was yummy - moist inside and crispy outside. Sides: my grilled beets were good. Given I am not a beet fan, I think I still enjoyed them. My boyfriend's onion rings were nothing really special, but did come in a generous portion. Bonus: I came here like a year before and got their chicken avocado bacon sandwich at that time. I could not remember the details but recalled I felt really good about it. That is why I wanted to come back and also showed the restaurant to my boyfriend. read more

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All of it - food, service, ambiance - a little loud but cozy environment Best ribs I've ever had! Host and server super helpful, kind and personable read more

As a business traveler I always try to eat at locally owned "joints". I have to say this place is phenomenal. While it might look like a hole in the wall the overall atmosphere is great. I sat at the bar and Mel was the bartender. She is incredible. She is attentive, knows how to make a drink, and was simply a friendly, smiling face. She is what's expected of a top notch bartender. I wasn't overly hungry but they had some daily specials on the menu. Mel recommended the Jersey Rueben. (Didn't know they were different in states!). A wonderful sandwich All in all I highly recommend this place. If you sit at the bar I only wish that Mel is working. She is the best. read more

Four of us went at 1:00 p.m. on a Friday. It was still packed so we were lucky to find a table outside. Interior is cozy (shall we say small?). Two grilled beet salads with meat chili, a wedge and a French dip. All good, even creative. Inside (when there is room) is probably a good place at the bar to sip and nosh, but we're not bar people. Now we've done, but would only go back in off-rush times. read more

Came for Friday fish fry and was left pretty disappointed. The cocktails were great, we had the old fashion and martini, both were fabulous! Then we had the homemade chips with Cajun ranch, also highly recommend. Then we got the combo fish fry with French fries. The fish was wildly average. Then they only gave us like 10 fresh fries. We had to order another side and there were like 8 on the whole plate! Minus a whole ass star for that offense. read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place was great! Get there early, I lucked out and 15 minutes after sitting the place got packed full! Always a good sign... I had the Chardonnay Mussels and home chips... outstanding. Great atmosphere stained wood pub environment in the old downtown financial district. My pet peeve is restaurants that carry Pepsi products so to my delight they had Coke read more

The service was good and the restaurant was a nice size with a good relaxed atmosphere. The fish fry was alright, I wasn't too sold on it and I've had better, but I've also had worse. The sandwich was fairly standard but was piled high with ham which was a nice surprise. Half of the sandwich was filling enough and took the second half home for lunch the next day. The brussel sprouts were amazing! The candied pecans really elevated them. read more

Swingin' Door Exchange - Friday Fish Fry with potato pancakes - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We come to Swinging Door often. The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly. The bloodys are great! I always have the seared tuna steak sandwich and my Wife, the Impossible Burger. I've never had a better Impossible burger anywhere. read more

We visited this restaurant several times while visiting Wisconsin! The children continued asking for it. The milkshakes and the spicy fries were their favorites among the delicious cuisine. My spouse and I appreciated the atmosphere's inventiveness. The highlight of the structure was the raised dining Greyhound bus, although every food truck had a unique design. The photo of Uncle Eddy in the RV windshield was my favorite. There are tons of entertaining things to do both before and after dinner. There was never a long wait. read more