Wooden Nickel Sports Bar & Grill

American $ ★ 4.2 (79 reviews)

About

Welcome to Wooden Nickel Sports Bar & Grill, located in downtown Appleton! Downtown Appleton's first sports bar & grill is still the best! Since 1989, The Wooden Nickel has been the perfect destination for great food and drinks, all your favorite sports events and NTN Trivia! Serving lunch and dinner, our grill is open from 11 AM till Midnight, seven days a week! Let our menu tempt you with our famous sandwiches and charbroiled burgers or our homemade jumbo mozzarella sticks. Stop in today! Bring your golf receipt in and receive a FREE PINT of BEER!

Available Deals

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday 11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Lunch Dinner Accessible
Brenda T. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The service was good considering there was ONLY ONE employee in the whole place!!! And she was doing everything as best... The service was good considering there was ONLY ONE employee in the whole place!!! And she was doing everything as best as she could. The management/owner should be ashamed for allowing that to happen. We left her a huge tip, but she should have been pain triple by her boss. Read more Read less


Wade v. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food fair price and good service lots of items beside burgers


Wade v. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food fair price and good service lots of items beside burgers


Wade v. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food fair price and good service lots of items beside burgers


Sara S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great burgers and fries. Also like the Bowlers blt.


Rick R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our waitress was really busy but always stopped by to check on us...sometimes running.


Wendy K. Verified visit ★★★★★

We had hamburger baskets and it tasted like fresh grilled burgers. They have a popcorn machine, free for their patrons w... We had hamburger baskets and it tasted like fresh grilled burgers. They have a popcorn machine, free for their patrons which we love too! Read more Read less


Cassandra C. Verified visit ★★★★★

The people working were great!


Peter C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Greatest Burgers in the area.


Peter C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Greatest Burgers in the area.


Lance L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The bar didn't seem busy, but nobody waited on us for the first 5or 10 minutes that we were there. So I went up to the b... The bar didn't seem busy, but nobody waited on us for the first 5or 10 minutes that we were there. So I went up to the bar and ordered our drinks and sandwiches on my own. Two different waitresses showed up after I had ordered to help us, and I asked my wife where they had come from, as we didn't see them at first. Perhaps taking a break or smoking out back? Not sure. But the food and drinks were very good. Read more Read less


Susan R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great service--treated as a guest--great burgers and fries


Michelle L. Verified visit ★★★★★

The service was great.


Curtis B. Verified visit ★★★★★

We had the daily special A shaved roast beef sandwich.Less than $8.00 a piece and all we could eat comfortably.


Paul R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good hamburger


Linda T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Love the elk burger Excellent and delicious


Susan M. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

We sat at a booth...it was dirty and not cleaned by th waitress when we ordered...there was not any dishes on it, but, n... We sat at a booth...it was dirty and not cleaned by th waitress when we ordered...there was not any dishes on it, but, needed to be wiped down. She never asked my husband how to cook his burger ( I asked for Med Rare) so he got a Med Rare as well. He likes Med Well. Read more Read less


Linda T. Verified visit ★★★★★

excellent elk burger


Deb D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Staff is always friendly, popcorn is good and the food is excellent.


Jack M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good service on a slow Labor Day afternoon.


Arlington C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Bartender was only one there when we walked in--very friendly--got our drinks--took our order-by the time the food was r... Bartender was only one there when we walked in--very friendly--got our drinks--took our order-by the time the food was ready--he prepared-another server came on shift and brought us our food--she was very nice too Read more Read less


Deb D. Verified visit ★★★★★

This bar & grill makes excellent old-fashions and excellent burgers!!


Deb D. Verified visit ★★★★★

The popcorn is delicious, they make excellent Old Fashion drinks, the staff is always so friendly. We have taken several... The popcorn is delicious, they make excellent Old Fashion drinks, the staff is always so friendly. We have taken several people for the first time and they all liked it. Read more Read less


Theresa Y. Verified visit ★★★★★

Awesome service and great burger


Annmarie H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great good and service!


Andrew C. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

long wait for the food. I ordered the same thing for lunch the last time I was here and it was fantastic..today, not so... long wait for the food. I ordered the same thing for lunch the last time I was here and it was fantastic..today, not so much. it was the ahi salad. Read more Read less


Tha S. Verified visit ★★★★★

We went for a fish fry, and they had perch, walleye fingers and generic, all reasonable price. Good taste, not greasy. P... We went for a fish fry, and they had perch, walleye fingers and generic, all reasonable price. Good taste, not greasy. Pub chips were really good, and cole slaw, though small portion, was very tasty! Much better than average pub fare! Music was a bit loud, but a nice fun bar. Read more Read less


Grace C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

very good and fresh


Kelley . Verified visit ★★★★☆

our waitress, Allie was excellent, very attentive. and she saw to all our needs.


William F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

It's awesome! Great food, interesting place. Very unique.


Regina S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Mary Jo was an outstanding server! (They ran out of some desserts, but Mary Jo prepared me an excellent sundae!)


Theresa Y. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great burgers and chippers


Tricia L. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Service is kinda slow


Tina J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

very good fish and friendly people


Sandra W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

good burgers with gluten free buns


Kimberly S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Freshest sashimi. Dinner includes soup or salad...generous portions. Appetizers are perfectly seasoned with generous por... Freshest sashimi. Dinner includes soup or salad...generous portions. Appetizers are perfectly seasoned with generous portions, the chicken livers are outstanding.Keiko and Dora are so warm, welcoming, and attentive. Love Nippon. Read more Read less


Marilou M. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Food was just so-so. Salad was tasty but entrees: pork chops not very tender and the fish had a fishy taste and smell.


Janet C. Verified visit ★★★★★

very good food! but the meat could have came to the table more often. There was times where we were just waiting for the... very good food! but the meat could have came to the table more often. There was times where we were just waiting for the food to arrive. Read more Read less


Vikram M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Wait staff was wonderful and food was delish


Mike E. Verified visit ★★★★★

We love this restaurant. The only complaint my husband has is they need some bright lights outside because they always l... We love this restaurant. The only complaint my husband has is they need some bright lights outside because they always look like they are closed from the dark appearance. We still go though. Read more Read less


Deb D. Verified visit ★★★★★

The staff is very friendly and nice. The old-fashioned are excellent as are the burgers and chippers!


Belinda P. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was excellent. The server was great. Atmosphere was very inviting. A great experience.


Lashae A. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The service was very slow. The order that was brought to the table was done order at a time. The got the orders wrong an... The service was very slow. The order that was brought to the table was done order at a time. The got the orders wrong and even didn't bring the sushi. They forgot to make it. Read more Read less


Daniel T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Delicious food, very fresh ingredients, will definitely go back. Wonderful service, the young man that waited on us was... Delicious food, very fresh ingredients, will definitely go back. Wonderful service, the young man that waited on us was very pleasant and accommodating!My husband and I loved this place!!! Read more Read less


Jorge R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Brad and Angie are great people and part of the reason we like Massie's so much.


Debbie B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was fantastic and the waitress was excellent


Joselito D. Verified visit ★★★★★

just laid back. no rushing. entries were all served in just the right times


Edward K. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Price of add on,s


Edward K. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The price of added stuff is nuts. $.50


Jennifer E. Verified visit ★★★★★

nice restaurant looks good good food great service


Nancy B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food Great environment I love it


Jill G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Nice atmosphere. Contemporary decor. Family-friendly. Shrimp Bomb and Sweet Mesquite BBQ sandwich were excellent. Compli... Nice atmosphere. Contemporary decor. Family-friendly. Shrimp Bomb and Sweet Mesquite BBQ sandwich were excellent. Complimentary cheesy jalapeno cornbread was a nice surprise and a good appetizer. Will return. Read more Read less


Lissy C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Tony, We had a great time as usual when Dennis and I were there on monday. And it was so nice that you were there so we... Tony, We had a great time as usual when Dennis and I were there on monday. And it was so nice that you were there so we could visit with you. Great couple of hours. Thanks!!!!!!!!!! DENNIS & DIANN Read more Read less


Default U. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

waitress was crabby, not very friendly. food was good though


Lissy C. Verified visit ★★★★★

You have the best sandwiches in town.


Alice D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

They have the best hamburgers in the Valley! Their chippers are also great!


Linda B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great time. Will be back!


Barbara L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Fantastic food, very friendly staff and great happy hour....a true Wisconsin bar.


Leah B. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

I couldn't believe how small my burger was and how nothing came on it. By the time I had LTO added, it was 75% more tha... I couldn't believe how small my burger was and how nothing came on it. By the time I had LTO added, it was 75% more than the list price on the menu. Unbelievable. Came without side. Read more Read less


Betty F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was great - one bartender was awesome another could use some help.....we LOVE Your food!


Phil H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

It was very delicious. While they were wonderfully accomodating, I don't think I would bring the kids again - at least... It was very delicious. While they were wonderfully accomodating, I don't think I would bring the kids again - at least not the toddlers. Definitely a place we would go as a couple again. Read more Read less


Tanya K. Verified visit ★★★★★

We've been going to the Nickel for years. Fun atmosphere and the food is always good. Prices are competitive. The cou... We've been going to the Nickel for years. Fun atmosphere and the food is always good. Prices are competitive. The coupon gave us even a little more incentive...an added bonus, so to speak. We enjoy it there. Read more Read less


Carmen S. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The menu consists of mostly unhealthy food choices...typical fried and greasy bar food. There were no salad choices on... The menu consists of mostly unhealthy food choices...typical fried and greasy bar food. There were no salad choices on their menu. The restaurant was busy when we were there and there were only two staff, a waitress and a cook, so service was somewhat slow. However, considering how many people the waitress had to serve, she was doing an amazing job. Not sure we will go back because of the unhealthy menu options. Read more Read less


Mariette S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was OK at best.


Theresa Y. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The burgers are terrific and the chippers are awesome


Tonya E. Verified visit ★★★★☆

needed more wait staff-very busy at time we were there and only 1 waitress


Donald P. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Being the first time in there it was akward because we were not accustomed to the order of things and the waitress acted... Being the first time in there it was akward because we were not accustomed to the order of things and the waitress acted as if we were regulars. Read more Read less


J D. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The food was not anything special. Just regular "bar food" with expensive add-on's like lettuce and tomato.


Donna B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Would recommend the restaurant to anyone


Nicholas G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Don't change a thing! More seating for dining would be a plus.


Scott M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Love the food and drinks. Thank you for allowing us to utilize the coupon.


Kotomi W. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Slow service. Unfriendly staff.


Larry L. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

we realize the lower quality of food may have been due to the busy night they were having.


Dawn S. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

This was a very small bar and grill. It's not ideal if you have a party of 4 or more people. The food was below average... This was a very small bar and grill. It's not ideal if you have a party of 4 or more people. The food was below average but I suppose it's not primarily a restaurant so it's what you'd expect for bar food. It was definately overpriced though. I will not return. Read more Read less


Daniel B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

VERY FRIENDLY STAFF. FOOD WAS DELICIOUS AND BAR ATMOSPHERE WAS VERY PLEASANT. THEY MADE US (THE CUSTOMER) FEEL IMPORTANT


Omar K. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Our waitress was very nice, however she had to handle the bar and food. Way too much work for one person, should have h... Our waitress was very nice, however she had to handle the bar and food. Way too much work for one person, should have her just handling the food as all tables were full. Again, she was very nice and got to us when she could. She was working very, very hard to get everything done. Read more Read less


Dawn M. Verified visit ★★★★★

THE SERVICE WAS GREAT , FOOD COULD HAVE BEEN MORE DONE


Tan . Verified visit ★★★★★

Always a good time at the Nickel! We'll be back soon!


Betty F. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Bar service could have been better! Food was excellent!

Show more reviews Show less