Conway’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill
About
Barbeque, Dive Bars
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 2127 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 344-1262
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notHealth Score99 out of 100
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsNo
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingNo
- accessibilityGood for KidsNo
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- insert_emoticonAmbienceClassy
- volume_upNoise LevelLoud
- turned_in_notMusicLive
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- turned_in_notGood For Happy HourYes
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- tvHas TVYes
- scatter_plotHas Pool TableYes
Reviews
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Theresa B.
Stopped in finally! Been on my restaurant bucket list for a while since seeing them featured on tv. As soon as you enter the door the smoky smell hits you. You just know there's something good cooking in there. It is your typical old corner bar and when you walk through to the other side you enter the restaurant. Walk up to the counter and order and they bring it to your table when it's ready. The guy cooking was super friendly and really knows his stuff. All of the meats were simply outstanding. Great smoky flavor, excellent sauces. The fries were super basic bagged frozen which was a bit disappointing. Jalapeño corn bread was served warm but no option for butter and a bit lacking in flavor. Baked beans did not look like they tasted. I love me some good beans and these were great. Cook chops up the rib ends and puts them in the beans. Definitely a lot to look at in this place. Don't be fooled that the ribs come as 3 or 5, we got 5 to share (were given 6) and took 2 home, they are BIG.
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Craig W.
Absolutely a horrible bar. The clown bartender is a clear racist. It's a shame because I heard good things about it but when you employ a guy that has the professionalism of a 3 year old you open yourself to such criticism. If you're looking for a Klan rally, this is the place for you, if not head across the street and spend your money.
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Lena C.
I love dark bars. Any bar you can walk into at 3pm and it seems like it's night out, I'm a fan. Better yet, there's a huge rounded bar in the center, with regulars, bartenders who've worked there for years, cheap drinks, and bar food-- that's as good as it gets. So yeah I'm dropping the 5 star for little dark divey gem. I saw some other reviews of this as more of a restaurant first, but it seemed to me like a bar first, with food options.
First thing to note- cash only! Like many places we found in Milwaukee, no cards.
The drinks, insanely reasonable drink prices especially if you catch the M-F happy hour (4-7) with $2.50 wells & domestic bottles. There's were other deals on different days, like a ladies night and weekend specials, but I didn't catch them since we were there on a Friday happy hour.
The food, a kitchen in the back that's putting out some of the best Americans-greasy-spoon-bar food. We ordered the BBQ meatloaf sammie with potato salad and a grilled cheese with fries. The BBQ meatloaf was like a homemade mcrib but better - a thick slice of meatloaf, covered in bbq sauce. The grilled cheese was just your basic no-frills grilled cheese, but also amazing. No fancy cheese, just yellow American on buttery white bread perfection.
The staff were also great. We rolled up with lots and lots of us for a pre-show meetup and the bartenders didn't miss a beat. They were all super nice and hustled to get everyone all their drinks. -
Kai E.
Upon walking into Conway's we were a bit confused. The dining area was completely empty with dim lighting. (We went at 4 pm though which is a bit of an odd time for dinner.) There was no background music. No servers. Odd. However, the food was AMAZING.
You order at the window. Cash only. The wings are not fried which is a nice switch up. They fall off the bone and you get 7 for $4.75. Ribs also fell off the bone. They're large and meaty and for $14.75 you get beans, jalepeno cornbread, and 6 ribs. The burger and fries were decent too. Mac and Cheese bites were DELICIOUS. Yum yum yum!!! The best dish we tried was the smoked meatloaf sandwhich. It was moist yet crispy & really flavorful. The bun was a basic white bread bun but it was fresh and soft. You've got to try this. We had potato salad as a side and the portion was very large.
Come hungry and you'll leave happy.
Oh! The chef is great too. :) Very kind and helpful. This is a gem of a bbq joint! -
Tom K.
Owners are absolute beauties. Always get the food on time and get to interact with the owners while you are picking up your order. Fantastic ribs, highly recommend the Big Johnson...take that for what it's worth. 10/10.