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2259 Deming Way, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
American, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Sports bar with 25 large plasma screens and three projectors. Appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings, fish and some southwestern items.
1025 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Bar, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Restaurant, Seafood, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Old-school supper club where steak and seafood are the specialties and have been since 1947; under new ownership in 2024. Friday fish fry really packs 'em in.
1313 Regent St., Madison, Wisconsin 53711
Bar, Burgers, Burritos, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Beers brewed on-site in this nifty revamp of an old car repair shop. Signature burgers and sandwich classics, “Kaminsky’s Frank,” brats, wraps and flatbread pizzas. Fish fry Fridays.
5511 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin 53716
Restaurant
2701 Atwood Ave, Madison, Wisconsin 53704
American, Bakery, Breakfast, Caterer, Deli, Dinner, Jewish, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Closed Permanently
Has moved to catering and retail operations.
614 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53714
Bar, Breakfast, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Hidden gem in a former gas station with big breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches, Friday fish fry, homemade soups and desserts and more. Temporarily closed as of Oct. 2024.
829 E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
American, Breakfast, Coffee, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant
Diner/coffeeshop/bar with crepes, eggs, toasts 8 am-3 pm. Bowls and bings. Food served until 3 pm.
American, Contemporary, Dinner, Live Music, Locavore, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access
Bright, warm and elegant space in the back of the Robinia Courtyard complex putting out some of the most interesting food in town. Changing, seasonal menu.
419 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Classics from shawarma to kebabs.
2166 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Bar
701A E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Bar, Music Venue
Live music venue with a wide-selection of liquors, beers and wines. Happy hour specials. Outdoor patio in warmer months.
Chris Lotten
123 E. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
American, Bar, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Take-Out, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access
Bar and grill in historic downtown commercial building. Large menu of hot and cold sandwiches and wraps, as well as burgers; plus salads, soup of the day and appetizers. Larger-than-usual choice of vegetarian options.
222 W. Gorham St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
American Southern, Bar, Barbecue, Burgers, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Barbecue (also available in sandwiches) burgers, super-hot chicken wings with a variety of sauces (tasty and probably worth the fuss). Live music on weekends and a mechanical bull.
554 W. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Char-broiled sandwiches and other tavern fare; pizza
5923 Exchange St., McFarland, Wisconsin 53558
Cafe/Coffee Shop, Live Music
7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Bar, Live Music, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access
Capital's award-winning brews, hard seltzers and ciders are on tap in the Bier Garten and Stube. Live music and food vendors in the Bier Garten every Friday (and select other days) from mid-May to mid-October.
600 Williamson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Dinner, Indonesian, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Take-Out, Vegan/Vegetarian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access
Madison's only Indonesian restaurant serves up excellent sate-ayam (chicken), sambalgoreng udang (shrimp) and the superb nasi goreng super, a kind of glorified fried rice. They also serve rijsttafel an elaborate meal of Indonesian dishes.
3010 Crossroads Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718
3698 Kinsman Blvd., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Bar, Brunch, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
A modest but fun food menu and some of the buzziest beers in town.
909 E. Broadway, Madison, Wisconsin 53716
American, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
American lunch and dinner standards.
334 State St., Madison, Wisconsin
Caterer, Delivery, Dinner, Lunch, Peruvian, Reservations Accepted, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
The long-time fish-fry favorite is back downtown, but it's now a mostly Peruvian restaurant.
2326 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Coffeehouse and light food. Pleasant back patio on the bike path.
3555 E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Bar, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mexican, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Large Mexican menu, salads and wraps; many margarita varieties. Enchiladas suizas, fresh vegetable fajitas, fresh-pressed flour tortillas. Dining room currently closed but offering catering services.
4100 Monona Dr., Madison, Wisconsin 53716
Dinner, Fish & Chips, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Fresh fish market and dine-in fish restaurant.
117 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
310 S. Brearly St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Burritos, Delivery, Dinner, Lunch, Mexican, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Inventive Mexican in the Willy Street neighborhood. Make-your-own options, or choose from enchiladas, burritos, tacos and tortas with fresh and sometimes offbeat ingredients. Online ordering available.
101 N. Hamilton St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
American, Bar, Brunch, Contemporary, Dinner, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Pork-centric dishes and fine whiskey are the heart of this small bistro.
4323 East Towne Blvd., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Dinner, Japanese, Lunch, Restaurant, Sushi, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
New incarnation of Takumi in new location. Sushi, hibachi and other specials including twin lobsters.
1602 Gilson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715
Bar, Beer, Live Music, Tap Room, Wheelchair Access
In the former Funk Factory Geuzeria space.
2201 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Music Venue, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Friendly neighborhood hangout with burgers right up there with the best in town. The creamy bleu cheese burger is a star, but so's the homemade, secret-recipe walnut burger. Dinner salads, homemade soups, gluten-free buns (on request).
harmonybarandgrill.com
119 King St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Live Music, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Contemporary American fare accompanies lots of cocktails and specialty liquors.
85 East Towne Way, Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pizza, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Theater, Wheelchair Access
Movie theater/brewpub hybrid.
117 S. Pinckney St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
121 E. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Burritos, Dinner, Lunch, Mexican, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Tacos, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Downtown Mexican spot.
5801 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53716
Italian, Restaurant
319 N. Frances St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Delivery, Dinner, Locavore, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pizza, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Slices with inventive toppings from mac and cheese to a steak dinner on a textbook-perfect crust.
3241 Garver Green, Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Brunch, Delivery, Locavore, Pizza, Restaurant, Take-Out
100 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
1201 Williamson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Brunch, Burgers, Dinner, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Take-Out
Favorite neighborhood gathering place, home of "Bob's Bad Breath Burger" (with garlic, onions and cream cheese), sandwiches and other world-cuisine-influenced entrees, like the West of the Andes sandwich. Excellent late night menu.
wearytravelerfreehouse.com
6656 Odana Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53719
Cafe/Coffee Shop, Event Space
627 W. Main St, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Burgers, Cash Only, Dinner, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Burgers and fries, steak, chicken and fish sandwiches, and other bar appetizer staples -- onion rings, fried mushrooms and fried cheese curds -- in a friendly bar with pool table and dart boards, near the Kohl Center.
Linda Falkenstein
2015 Winnebago St., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
177 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Bar, Recreation, Restaurant
Golf simulators, food and drink.
1120 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590
Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access, WiFi
Hot sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups all locally made, ice cream drinks and hand-dipped ice cream. Local sourcing.
345 Cannery Square, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590
7071 Kickaboo Road, Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597
Bar, Live Music
3109 Pheasant Branch Rd., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Bakery, Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Homemade breakfast and lunch; bakery, salads, quiche, soup, coffee drinks, daily specials. Vegetarian and low-carb options.
1212 Regent St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715
American, Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Music Venue, Outdoor Seating, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Burgers and fries, chese curds, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, brats, hot dogs, chicken breast sandwich. Eat 'em all in the flickering glow of about 30 TVs. Find a list of music events at The Annex at theannex.live.
402 W. Lakeside St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715
Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dog Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Wheelchair Access
Charming coffeehouse in an old house, with a patio fronting Monona Bay.
5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Seafood, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access
Steaks and seafood; dining on Lake Mendota. Top steaks pair with jumbo shrimp, scallops, salmon, walleye, king crab legs, lobster tail and more.
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