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Red Rock Saloon

222 W. Gorham St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Events

Southern barbecue, Texas chili, burgers, super-hot chicken wings with a variety of sauces (tasty and probably worth the fuss). Barbecue mostly comes as sandwiches, but there's also a rib dinner. Includes live music and a mechanical bull.

American Southern, Bar, Barbecue, Burgers, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Dorf Haus, Roxbury

8931 County Road Y, Roxbury, Wisconsin 53583

Events

Historic German restaurant in the pleasant small town of Roxbury. German specialties such as schnitzel, wurst, rouladen and sauerbraten; steaks, seafood and chicken. Light eater menu. Bavarian smorgasbord first Mondays.

Brunch, Caterer, German, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steakhouse, Wheelchair Access

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(n+1) Coffee + Beer, Verona

507 Bruce St., Verona, Wisconsin 53593

Cafe/Coffee Shop

Grace Coffee Co. - Middleton

1824 Parmenter St., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Cafe/Coffee Shop

Ale Asylum

2002 Pankratz St., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Closed Permanently

Taproom with spacious outdoor patio areas. A judicious selection of sandwiches, salads and pizzas to accompany the beers. This is the place to come for pilot batches and one-offs.

Bar, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, No Reservations, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Vientiane Palace

151 W. Gorham St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

Reliable Thai standards in a slightly out-of-the-way downtown spot.

Dinner, Laotian, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Thai

Lalo’s Mexican Restaurante

5510 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Closed Permanently

Many dinners and combo meals from this family-run Mexican restaurant. Saturday specials.

Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mexican, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Nomad World Pub

408 W. Gorham St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

Bar, Music Venue

Egg and I, The

2501 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, Wisconsin 53713

Closed Permanently

If it's eggs you want, this is your breakfast and lunch spot. Sub-sections of the menu devoted to Benedicts, skillets and scrambles, omelets and frittatas, egg-white-only versions, and other egg dishes. Also pancakes, waffles, salads, and sandwiches.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Martin O'Grady's Irish Pub

7436 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53717

Closed Permanently

Gourmet burgers, soups and daily specials. Saturday night prime rib. Friday night fish fry.

Burgers, Dinner, Irish, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Original Pancake House - East

518 River Pl., Madison, Wisconsin 53716

Closed Permanently

Over 20 kinds of pancakes, also waffles, crepes or French toast. Carryout on weekdays only.

American, Breakfast, Crepes, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

El Poblano Restaurant

3737 Milwaukee St., Madison, Wisconsin 53714

Closed Permanently

Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas, tostadas and huaraches, with a choice of fillings from asada (steak), fried zucchini, chorizo, el pastor (marinated pork) and chicken. Fish/seafood tacos are also available three ways.

Bakery, Burritos, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mexican, Restaurant, Seafood, Tacos, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Pizza Di Roma - downtown

313 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

Specialty pizzas, including the spinach and the capriccioso.

Delivery, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pizza, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Angelo's

5801 Monona Dr., Monona, Wisconsin 53716

Closed Permanently

Comfy, home-style Italian neighborhood restaurant with old faves like spaghetti and meatballs, plus ravioli, great pizza and a popular Friday fish fry.

Bar, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, No Reservations, Pizza, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Plaka Taverna

410 E. Wilson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

Greek and American breakfasts, meze (small plates), dinners and combos with kebobs, spanakopita, moussaka, dinner salads, gyros and ouzo, ouzo, ouzo.

American, Breakfast, Dinner, Greek, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out, Tapas, Wheelchair Access

Rockhound Brewing Company

444 S. Park St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715

Mentions

Closed Permanently

Brewpub with a focused, inventive menu.

American, Bar, Beer, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Charlie's on Main, Oregon

113 S. Main St., Oregon, Wisconsin 53575

Closed Permanently

Speakeasy theme with Depression-era cocktails, farm-to-table pub food. Focused menu of small plate appetizers, sandwiches and entrees including shepherd's pie, fish fry and a Wisconsin mac 'n cheese.

American, Bar, Dinner, Locavore, Midwest, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

HopCat

222 W. Gorham St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

This mini chain out of Michigan offers a wide range of regional, global, and Belgian beers, plus a full bar. Soups, salads, burgers, wraps, pretzels, and the famous Crack Fries, beer battered with cracked pepper seasoning.

American, Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Potbelly Sandwich Works - East

2245 Zeier Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Yummy hot subs. You'll be back.

Caterer, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Potbelly Sandwich Works - West

112 West Towne Mall, Madison, Wisconsin 53719

Closed Permanently

Hot sub chain with malts and more.

Caterer, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Good Food Low Carb Cafe

4674 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53716

Closed Permanently

Madison's only low-carb-specific and mostly gluten-free restaurant.

Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Good Food

E. Main and S. Pinckney Food Cart, Library Mall, Madison, Wisconsin

Closed Permanently

Wraps or salads with several daily soups in cool weather. There are actually two carts, one parks on the Square; the other on Library Mall.

Cash Only, Food Cart/Truck, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Fazoli's Restaurant

2143 Zeier Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Closed Permanently

Fast food Italian-style, featuring pizza and pasta dishes. Hot sub sandwiches.

Caterer, Delivery, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Helbach's Coffee Roasters and Kitchen

1824 Parmenter St., City of Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Closed Permanently

Downtown Middleton coffee shop. Breakfast, lunch, brunch — and coffee drinks.

Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Coffee, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Doolittles Woodfire Grill

4323 East Towne Blvd., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Closed Permanently

Woodfire rotisserie cooking. Sandwiches and burgers, salads and flatbreads, steaks, seafood and chicken, spit-roasted.

Brunch, Burgers, Kid Friendly, Open Late/24 Hours, Reservations Accepted, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soup, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Manna Cafe

611 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Closed Permanently

From-scratch baked goods including breads, lush desserts and pastries. Inventive sandwiches, quiches, soups and salads. Weekend brunch.

Bakery, Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Captain Bill's, Middleton

2701 Century Harbor Rd., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Closed Permanently

The deck, with a view of Lake Mendota, is a draw for the fish and seafood-centric menu. Clam chowder, crabcakes, pan-fired walleye, coconut shrimp, plus steaks and a locavore pasta entree.

Bar, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Reservations Accepted, Restaurant, Seafood, Steakhouse, Tacos, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Common Ground, Middleton

2644 Branch Street, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Closed Permanently

Cafe, breakfast spot, community space. Common Ground has a lot going on.

American, Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

The Tin Fox

2616 Monroe St., Madison, Wisconsin

Closed Permanently

Stylish contemporary food with culinary range.

American, Contemporary, Dinner, Locavore, Lunch, Midwest, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Pizza Brutta - Middleton

6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Closed Permanently

Wood-oven pizza, Neapolitan-style, made with fresh mozzarella and local and organic ingredients, plus st salads. While the pizzas are stupendous, don't overlook the lunchtime-only sandwiches.

Dinner, Italian, Locavore, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Take-Out

Hungry Badger Cafe

540 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

Second floor Tibetan cafe with pleasant bar. Small plates and appetizers, dumplings. No elevator.

Dinner, Lunch, Pan-Asian, Restaurant, Take-Out, Tibetan

La Nopalera

5606 Schroeder Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Closed Permanently

Family run Mexican eatery with healthy options, sweets, street food, sandwiches.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mexican, Restaurant, Salad, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Dragon I

422 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

Noodles, pho, bubble tea, smoothies, some rice dishes at a fusion-ish Asian spot.

Asian, Bar, Chinese, Delivery, Dinner, Fusion, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Estrellon

313 W. Johnson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Closed Permanently

Sprawling tapas menu plus large plates from James Beard award-winning chef Tory Miller.

Bar, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant, Spanish, Tapas, Wheelchair Access

Hody Bar and Grill, Middleton

1914 Aurora St., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Closed Permanently

Hamburgers, club sandwiches, appetizers, pizzas.

Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Kettle Black Kitchen

1835 Monroe St., Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Restaurant

North of the Bayou

802 Atlas Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53714

The old Bayou from downtown is revived at this east side site.

Live Music, Restaurant

One City Schools

1707 W. Broadway, Madison, Wisconsin 53713

Education, Preschool

Funk's Pub, Fitchburg

5956 Executive Drive, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53719

Events

Burgers, wraps and sandwiches are the focus here, with a walnut burger for vegetarians. The hot chicken wings are also earning a name for themselves.

Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Karben4 Brewing

3698 Kinsman Blvd., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

A modest but fun food menu and some of the buzziest beers in town.

Bar, Brunch, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Buck and Honey's, Sun Prairie

804 Liberty Blvd., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590

Events

Salads, sandwiches, pastas, thin-crust pizza. Friday fish fry with walleye and cod; daily vegetarian special.

Brunch, Burgers, Caterer, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Pub Grub, Reservations Accepted, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access, WiFi

Whiskey Jacks Saloon

552 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Bar, Live Music

Athens Grill

5430 Willow Road, Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597

Athens Grill is a promising addition to the town of Westport. Pitas, tap beers and even a game corner make this more than the usual gyro shack.

Bar, Dinner, Greek, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

The Red Zone

1212 Regent St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715

Events

Burgers and fries, fried curds, onion rings, fish sandwich, French dip, brats, BLT, and Buffalo wings; eat 'em all in the flickering glow of the 150" projection TV.

American, Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Salvatore's Tomato Pies-North Livingston

10 N. Livingston St. Suite 101, Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Live Music, Restaurant

Bierock

2911 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Craft beer bar in the Northside Town Center shopping area.

Restaurant

Bristled Boar Saloon and Grill, Middleton

2611 Branch St., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Burgers and sandwiches. $5-$9.

Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Capital Brewery, Middleton

7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Capital's award-winning brews are on tap in the Bier Garten and Stube. Live music in the Bier Garten every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from mid-May to mid-October; live music in the Stube most Fridays October-April. Food vendors on site sometimes.

Bar, Live Music, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

Christy's Landing

2952 Waubesa Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53711

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Hideaway on the quiet west side of Lake Waubesa, with bar standards as well as fish specials.

Bar, Brunch, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Jade Monkey

217 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53716

Long list of specialty cocktails, with an emphasis on martinis, mojitos, tropical drinks, alcoholic ice teas and champagne cocktails. No food.

Bar, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

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