Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Milwaukee: 8:53 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (414) 744-7060 to confirm.
Location & directions
4959 S Howell AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
About Final Approach
Final Approach is an American restaurant located at 4959 S Howell Ave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our Milwaukee guide covers 920 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Final Approach is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 3 menu items. Menu highlights include Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday.
You can visit for outdoor seating, drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (414) 744-7060 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 4959 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Phone
- (414) 744-7060
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 3 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Final Approach’s weekday schedule with 16 other American restaurants in Milwaukee. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:30 PM).
In total it is open about 71 hours a week, 12 hours fewer than the local median of 83. 81% of American restaurants in Milwaukee open on Sundays, and Final Approach is one of them.
Compared with 16 other American restaurants in Milwaukee that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Wisconsin
Based on 48 menus with 2,222 priced items from American restaurants in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $15.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Side Salad | 21% | $3.75 |
| Hamburger | 21% | $8.89 |
| Cheeseburger | 21% | $9.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 21% | $8.00 |
| Cheese Curds | 19% | $10.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 19% | $10.00 |
| Chicken Strips | 19% | $9.75 |
| Soup of the Day | 19% | $6.00 |
Calculated from 48 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Final Approach there are 11 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 26 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (6), Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), and Pizza (2).
Competition is light: 2 other American restaurants are within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Denny's, < 0.1 mi away.
12 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaRocky Rococo0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexJalapeno Loco0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.3 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Final Approach's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Final Approach open on Sunday?
Yes, Final Approach is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Final Approach located?
Final Approach is located at 4959 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207.
What is the phone number of Final Approach?
You can call Final Approach at (414) 744-7060.
Does Final Approach offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Final Approach, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Final Approach?
The typical price range at Final Approach is $10–20 per person.
Does Final Approach take reservations?
Yes, Final Approach accepts reservations.
Is Final Approach wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Final Approach open late?
Yes – Final Approach is open until 10 PM or later on Friday.
What else is near Final Approach?
There are 26 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Final Approach. Nearby options include Rocky Rococo (0.1 mi), Jalapeno Loco (0.1 mi), and Subway (0.3 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Final Approach?
2 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Denny's, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Wisconsin cost?
Based on 48 menus with 2,222 priced items from American restaurants in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $15.00.
