Each week, a member of TMJ4’s staff goes to a local fish fry destination and reviews their product. This week, Community Correspondent and Traffic Anchor Kidd O’Shea visited Pitch’s in Milwaukee:
Friday night fish fry with my parents and my partner Kyle at Pitch’s Lounge and Restaurant on Humboldt might have just set a new standard for me in Milwaukee.
Previous Fish Fry Blogs:
- In Plane View – Milwaukee
- Liquid Johnny’s – Milwaukee
- Erv’s Mug – Oak Creek
- Hooligan’s Super Bar – Milwaukee
- The Phoenix – Hartland
We started with a drink at the bar, and before we even ordered, we overheard two different people recommending the pan-fried perch. That was all we needed to hear — decision made. Great call. The perch was perfectly cooked, lightly crisp on the outside, tender and flaky inside, and they give you a really nice portion of fish. At $20.95, it feels like a solid value for the quality and size.
I went classic with my sides — hashbrowns and coleslaw — and added a cup of the clam chowder, which was rich and comforting without being overly heavy. A bread basket comes for the table (always appreciated), and you can even upgrade to a full sourdough loaf for an extra $5 if you want to go all in.
Jimmy took great care of us at the bar, and Susan, one of the waitresses, mentioned she watches TMJ4 News Today every morning — which made it feel even more like home.
It was so good I forgot to take a picture until I was halfway through…