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The historic building dates back to the early 1920’s as an establishment where folks liked to come and mingle.The service is great and the food is superb! Spats was built in 1922 offering the ultimate in local fare and flare. Our menu boasts the most delicious food sourced from local family businesses such as Manderfields Family Bakery, Acoca Coffee, Stone Arch Brewery, Dalla Tara Pasta, and Jacobs Meat Market. Many of our regular customers as well as first timers have said, “It feels like Cheers when you walk in here, everyone is so friendly.” That’s because Nick and Bri are truly happy to have you here. “We know you have many options on where to dine and drink in the Fox Valley and when you choose us we are going to treat you like family!
Built in 1922, this easygoing eatery offers steaks, seafood & classic American fare, plus a patio.
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Address: 733 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
Website: https://spatsappleton.com/
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Reviews
Emma Cauley
Ahhhhhmazing = Brunch Menu, Drinks, Service, (Kerry is the best!), Atmosphere! Will 1000% be returning for their dinner offerings! You must try the Pork Belly Hash and the Bloody Mary! … That Burrito looks pretty GD good too!
… moreKari P
First visit and it was a cute place, perhaps better in warm weather. Service was ok, not excellent. They did accomodate a salad that was not on the Friday menu so that was appreciated. For me an engaging atmosphere and knowledge of menu and dietary request is important and that didn’t seem to be the case here. I would give it another try, but think I would end up with the same food as my diet is vegan. For seafood and meat lovers I’m sure it is great. Won’t hurry back, but the building is cute and would maybe just opt for a drink next time.
… moreChas
This was our first visit to Spats and the ‘Spatio’. I opted for the Walleye fish and my dinner companion chose the gnocchi special of the day. Both were good. We were there early – and in August – so not a lot of takers for the patio but we enjoyed it. Choose your seat out there wisely though because there’s an exhaust fan from the kitchen that can be a little annoying/loud.
… moreJ H
Spats is truly a place where everybody knows your name. The servers were very friendly, especially Brittney. She was very attentive and engaging. The restaurant lighting is on the dimmer side of things. For me, it made it more relaxing and I instantly went into chill mode. Spats is well worth the visit.
Steak Dianne- The tenderloin medallions were seasoned very good. I would’ve enjoyed this dish even more, if the meat was of a better quality. But the brandy mushroom sauce was out of this world.
Spats Burger- Simple burger that consisted of L.T.O, and Bacon. With a 1000 Island sauce. What stood out the most about this burger, was the fact the hamburger was seasoned.
Bang Bang Shrimp- really good tasting dish, just the right amount of Thai chili sauce. The side addition of the slaw was the perfect complement
… moreSteak Dianne- The tenderloin medallions were seasoned very good. I would’ve enjoyed this dish even more, if the meat was of a better quality. But the brandy mushroom sauce was out of this world.
Spats Burger- Simple burger that consisted of L.T.O, and Bacon. With a 1000 Island sauce. What stood out the most about this burger, was the fact the hamburger was seasoned.
Bang Bang Shrimp- really good tasting dish, just the right amount of Thai chili sauce. The side addition of the slaw was the perfect complement
Mary Mentele
Visiting appleton and stopped for supper. The food was some of the best i have ever had. We got salmon and spat burger. It was delicious. Portion size was great. Just right. Price was reasonable. We may need to come into appleton more often! Thanks Spats
… moreFrozen Tundra
Whelp, we had to go back to Spats to try some other items. Started out with that amazing bang bang shrimp again! Hubby had the steak Diane which was really really awesome! Those round potatoes were melt in your mouth! The steak was also very good with that very flavorful gravy. I opted for the Bacon cheeseburger with truffle fries. Food seems to be very consistent and amazing! The last time we had the mushroom Swiss burger which was also amazing. Can’t wait to go back again!
… moreJamie V
Our service group needed a place to host a small event, and after asking around on Facebook, I was connected to Nick at Spats through a family friend. Even with only about a month’s notice, he was more than accommodating.
We had a group of fewer than 20 people, some gluten-free needs, and a modest budget. I shared that with Nick, and he suggested a buffet with three protein options, a starch, a vegetable, soup or salad, and dessert. The price was very reasonable, and the variety worked out perfectly.
When we arrived, we were taken to a private space that fit our group just right. Kerry, Heather, and Taylor were fantastic! Attentive with drinks, clearing plates, and making sure everything ran smoothly. The food was outstanding: marsala chicken, beef tips, and salmon were all a hit. I had worried about running out, but Nick planned it perfectly. Everything was hot, fresh, and flavorful.
Nick stopped by often to check on us, which meant a lot. The staff was gracious, the space was comfortable and clean, and the whole experience was excellent. If you’re looking for a spot for an event, catering, or even just a family dinner, I highly recommend Spats. We’ll definitely be back.
A huge thank-you to Nick, Kerry, Heather, and Taylor for making our evening so special!
… moreWe had a group of fewer than 20 people, some gluten-free needs, and a modest budget. I shared that with Nick, and he suggested a buffet with three protein options, a starch, a vegetable, soup or salad, and dessert. The price was very reasonable, and the variety worked out perfectly.
When we arrived, we were taken to a private space that fit our group just right. Kerry, Heather, and Taylor were fantastic! Attentive with drinks, clearing plates, and making sure everything ran smoothly. The food was outstanding: marsala chicken, beef tips, and salmon were all a hit. I had worried about running out, but Nick planned it perfectly. Everything was hot, fresh, and flavorful.
Nick stopped by often to check on us, which meant a lot. The staff was gracious, the space was comfortable and clean, and the whole experience was excellent. If you’re looking for a spot for an event, catering, or even just a family dinner, I highly recommend Spats. We’ll definitely be back.
A huge thank-you to Nick, Kerry, Heather, and Taylor for making our evening so special!
Sam Flood
I don’t know Appleton well enough to call this a hidden gem, but the food was fantastic, service was quick and friendly and it wasn’t crowded during peak brunch hours. Potentially the greatest Breakfast Sammy I’ve had. Highly recommend grabbing brunch here on the weekend!
… moreAnthony Langlois
Stopped in for a beverage and some dinner. Nice folks with good service; chill atmosphere and a patio with a decent number of tables and music. Love that they carry local brews too.
The beverages were great and fillet was delicious. Perfectly cooked asparagus. The truffle fries were excellent and the cheese curds were spot on. The scallops on the other hand, were gritty, charred, and way over salted. In addition, the spices way over shadowed any nuances that one might appreciate from the seafood. It simply wasn’t very good. She got them, took two bites and said no way, passing them to me. Honestly, I tried to get through them and am pretty dedicated to finishing everything, but I couldn’t do it, it simply wasn’t appetizing. To close, our server was great; he was on point but not overbearing and he was very friendly.
Thanks for the experience; we’ll be back–we’ll just skip the scallop next time.
Follow up after owner response: we were enjoying the evening and didn’t want to deal with the hassle of talking to a manager, etc, etc, so chose not to request a refund. Besides, we did push through quite a bit of it, as indexed by the photo. If you’d like to make it right, we’d be happy to come by for a replacement entree.
… moreThe beverages were great and fillet was delicious. Perfectly cooked asparagus. The truffle fries were excellent and the cheese curds were spot on. The scallops on the other hand, were gritty, charred, and way over salted. In addition, the spices way over shadowed any nuances that one might appreciate from the seafood. It simply wasn’t very good. She got them, took two bites and said no way, passing them to me. Honestly, I tried to get through them and am pretty dedicated to finishing everything, but I couldn’t do it, it simply wasn’t appetizing. To close, our server was great; he was on point but not overbearing and he was very friendly.
Thanks for the experience; we’ll be back–we’ll just skip the scallop next time.
Follow up after owner response: we were enjoying the evening and didn’t want to deal with the hassle of talking to a manager, etc, etc, so chose not to request a refund. Besides, we did push through quite a bit of it, as indexed by the photo. If you’d like to make it right, we’d be happy to come by for a replacement entree.
Gina Van De Hey
Food was excellent. All fresh ingredients and prepared perfectly. Staff was very friendly. Had the salmon and the fisherman’s stew and both were delicious. Old fashions were also good. Will definitely go back.
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