I came here by myself for lunch and the food and atmosphere was amazing! Chatted with the owner behind the bar and a bunch of regulars. Thinking about them on this victory Sunday as my bears successfully defeated their packers. Highly recommend this establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Adams
Great burgers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan
Cute cozy bar with great vibes and great food. They have a bar area which is open sitting or you can get a table on the other side. We ordered the grilled beet salad and the big KC burger and they both were delicious. The combination of grilled beet and goat cheese was phenomenal and something I've never tried before.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wayne Beckes
Went on a Friday night so it was definitely busy add in Christmas and downtown location and you get the idea…about a 30 minute wait but they suggested we order drinks and go through to the “overflow area”which turned out to be the lobby of an office or apartment building complex next door…it was nice because we weren’t in the way and it was certainly spacious…we ordered a Moscow Mule and a Bloody Mary…our table was ready in the prescribed 30 minutes…because it was Friday the fish fry was a must and my daughter got the Big KC Burger which was 1/2 LB patty, Roast Beef and Bacon both came with a side and choice of dipping sauces…the fish was as juicy as any I’ve had and a nice light batter(a bit on the salty side) and paired well with the tartar sauce…we both had trouble finishing but would highly recommend this spot under its current configuration …outstanding…the only reason I docked the atmosphere was, well, because it is the holiday season and people are a little louder and a little more obnoxious then is necessary…food and service were spot on and everything was as it was advertised and that’s all you can really ask…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Olivia Urbaniak
Excellent service! Everyone from the hosts to the servers were prompt and considerate. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Viv Park
The place is small, and packed! They will seat you if at least half of your party is there. Which was nice, since otherwise we would have had to wait a long time. We were seated right away at 11:30, but by noon, there were people waiting in line.
Service was delightful, vibes were oldish but very Milwaukee. A perfect place to come with visitors on a Friday for a fish fry experience.
3 Sheeps Chaos Petter (hazy IPA, tap) $6 Hany loved this IPA. He wrote it down to get some later.
Mahi mahi bites $18 Actually a little bigger than “bite” size, more like fish sticks, with about 2-3 bites each. They were ok, but Wasn’t a super fan of it. Probably will not order again.
Combo fish fry $31 2 cod, 2 perch, 3 shrimp. Friend said it was great, and like the shrimp best. She also liked the cod better than the perch, and said it was less fishy.
Red beans and rice with andouille sausage $22 This was a special for the day, and I thought it might be a little like a jambalaya… but visually it looked more like chili, a bit soupy. The sausage looked deliciously char-grilled. Friend loved it and left no leftovers.
Clam chowder $9 Should have gotten the cup… and accidentally ordered the bowl. It was big and a lot of soup. But it was goooooooooood.
BYO burger $17 Love that lettuce tomato and onion is included without a fee. The 1/2 pound Angus beef was cooked a perfect medium and seasoned just right. Solid burger. They charge extra for cheese, and lactose-intolerant Hany loved not getting it. Menu says it’s $15, but we were charged $17. Not sure why. We only subbed the fries for Brussels, and that’s supposed to be +1.
Brussels sprouts Our server raved about the Brussels, so I was hoping to get the best Brussels. I must say, they were ok, but not the best I’ve had (cough cough, Cloud Red). I liked that they were cut into smaller pieces, but a lot of the leaves were burnt. I can see they’re going for the “crispy” or “crunchy”, but imo, a little overdone.
Overall, a nice experience and definitely going back, but sticking to the basics for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Robert Klapka Sr
Great food, great place, great people, What's not to like
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee Castro
Love it here!!!The vermouth carrots are to die for!!! Love the staff, they are always very kind, great drinks too!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Larson
My husband ordered the New York strip (medium rare) and brussel sprouts. This is the first time any restaurant has ever served his steak the exact way it was ordered. I ordered the pork chop with brussel sprouts as well. Each were perfectly smothered in onions and mushroom and the brussel sprouts were to die for! I wasn’t going to eat the bun but it was too good to waste. 😂 Highly recommend!! 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. Eric
The Swingin' Door Exchange is a gem of a restaurant - with fantastic food, great service, a cozy interior design, and very affordable prices!
I highly recommend their Ahi Tuna Steak (and, I'm glad I requested some of their delicious tarter sauce, to go with it)!
Also, their Carmelized Brussels Sprouts and Spicy Vermouth Carrots are absolutely superb!
BEST RESTAURANT IN MILWAUKEE!! That is all you need to know
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donny Rowan
My favorite bar downtown. We don't get out to Milwaukee much but, it's just our pace, older bar, great atmosphere to just enjoy some drinks and talk amongst friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Smith
Excellent atmosphere. Great food. Great drink. Very nice staff. Would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Brahan-Poss
Thank you Shelly, Michael and the entire team for a wonderful 70th birthday celebration for my husband! Our party of 10 was seated even before we expected, we were treated like family, all 10 different orders arrived within minutes of each other and the food is always amazing!!
THANK YOU!!
Susan Brahan-Poss
I had my husband’s 70th birthday dinner at Swingin’ Door last Friday, they don’t take reservations but a time for arrival was recommended and our party of 10 was seated even before we were told our table would be ready. Shelly, Michael and the entire staff are AMAZING!! The food is always top notch and all 10 different orders were delivered within minutes of each other. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR HELPING US CELEBRATE! We were treated like family and everyone loved the food! Every time we’re in Milwaukee we spend time at our favorite destination-Swingin’ Door!!
I came here by myself for lunch and the food and atmosphere was amazing! Chatted with the owner behind the bar and a bunch of regulars. Thinking about them on this victory Sunday as my bears successfully defeated their packers. Highly recommend this establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great burgers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute cozy bar with great vibes and great food. They have a bar area which is open sitting or you can get a table on the other side. We ordered the grilled beet salad and the big KC burger and they both were delicious. The combination of grilled beet and goat cheese was phenomenal and something I've never tried before.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went on a Friday night so it was definitely busy add in Christmas and downtown location and you get the idea…about a 30 minute wait but they suggested we order drinks and go through to the “overflow area”which turned out to be the lobby of an office or apartment building complex next door…it was nice because we weren’t in the way and it was certainly spacious…we ordered a Moscow Mule and a Bloody Mary…our table was ready in the prescribed 30 minutes…because it was Friday the fish fry was a must and my daughter got the Big KC Burger which was 1/2 LB patty, Roast Beef and Bacon both came with a side and choice of dipping sauces…the fish was as juicy as any I’ve had and a nice light batter(a bit on the salty side) and paired well with the tartar sauce…we both had trouble finishing but would highly recommend this spot under its current configuration …outstanding…the only reason I docked the atmosphere was, well, because it is the holiday season and people are a little louder and a little more obnoxious then is necessary…food and service were spot on and everything was as it was advertised and that’s all you can really ask…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent service! Everyone from the hosts to the servers were prompt and considerate. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place is small, and packed! They will seat you if at least half of your party is there. Which was nice, since otherwise we would have had to wait a long time. We were seated right away at 11:30, but by noon, there were people waiting in line.
Service was delightful, vibes were oldish but very Milwaukee. A perfect place to come with visitors on a Friday for a fish fry experience.
3 Sheeps Chaos Petter (hazy IPA, tap) $6
Hany loved this IPA. He wrote it down to get some later.
Mahi mahi bites $18
Actually a little bigger than “bite” size, more like fish sticks, with about 2-3 bites each. They were ok, but Wasn’t a super fan of it. Probably will not order again.
Combo fish fry $31
2 cod, 2 perch, 3 shrimp. Friend said it was great, and like the shrimp best. She also liked the cod better than the perch, and said it was less fishy.
Red beans and rice with andouille sausage $22
This was a special for the day, and I thought it might be a little like a jambalaya… but visually it looked more like chili, a bit soupy. The sausage looked deliciously char-grilled. Friend loved it and left no leftovers.
Clam chowder $9
Should have gotten the cup… and accidentally ordered the bowl. It was big and a lot of soup. But it was goooooooooood.
BYO burger $17
Love that lettuce tomato and onion is included without a fee. The 1/2 pound Angus beef was cooked a perfect medium and seasoned just right. Solid burger. They charge extra for cheese, and lactose-intolerant Hany loved not getting it. Menu says it’s $15, but we were charged $17. Not sure why. We only subbed the fries for Brussels, and that’s supposed to be +1.
Brussels sprouts
Our server raved about the Brussels, so I was hoping to get the best Brussels. I must say, they were ok, but not the best I’ve had (cough cough, Cloud Red). I liked that they were cut into smaller pieces, but a lot of the leaves were burnt. I can see they’re going for the “crispy” or “crunchy”, but imo, a little overdone.
Overall, a nice experience and definitely going back, but sticking to the basics for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great food, great place, great people,
What's not to like
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love it here!!!The vermouth carrots are to die for!!! Love the staff, they are always very kind, great drinks too!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband ordered the New York strip (medium rare) and brussel sprouts. This is the first time any restaurant has ever served his steak the exact way it was ordered. I ordered the pork chop with brussel sprouts as well. Each were perfectly smothered in onions and mushroom and the brussel sprouts were to die for! I wasn’t going to eat the bun but it was too good to waste. 😂 Highly recommend!! 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Swingin' Door Exchange is a gem of a restaurant - with fantastic food, great service, a cozy interior design, and very affordable prices!
I highly recommend their Ahi Tuna Steak (and, I'm glad I requested some of their delicious tarter sauce, to go with it)!
Also, their Carmelized Brussels Sprouts and Spicy Vermouth Carrots are absolutely superb!
This restaurant is a must-try!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
BEST RESTAURANT IN MILWAUKEE!! That is all you need to know
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite bar downtown. We don't get out to Milwaukee much but, it's just our pace, older bar, great atmosphere to just enjoy some drinks and talk amongst friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent atmosphere. Great food. Great drink. Very nice staff. Would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you Shelly, Michael and the entire team for a wonderful 70th birthday celebration for my husband! Our party of 10 was seated even before we expected, we were treated like family, all 10 different orders arrived within minutes of each other and the food is always amazing!! THANK YOU!!
I had my husband’s 70th birthday dinner at Swingin’ Door last Friday, they don’t take reservations but a time for arrival was recommended and our party of 10 was seated even before we were told our table would be ready. Shelly, Michael and the entire staff are AMAZING!! The food is always top notch and all 10 different orders were delivered within minutes of each other.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR HELPING US CELEBRATE!
We were treated like family and everyone loved the food!
Every time we’re in Milwaukee we spend time at our favorite destination-Swingin’ Door!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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