Restaurant Guide

Brocach Irish Pub

7 W. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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The revamped Brocach downtown has lost some of its Irish identity. The menu retains some Irish classics, but veers to a more mainstream American bistro selection.

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

Wisconsin Brewing Company, Verona

1079 American Way, Verona, Wisconsin 53593

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Taproom to the craft brewery. Tours are available.

Bar, Cash Only, Live Music, Restaurant

Labor Temple Lounge

1602 S. Park St., Madison, Wisconsin

The bar downstairs in the Madison Labor Temple.

Bar, Brunch, Burgers, Dinner, Fish & Chips, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out

Water House Foods, Lake Mills

132 E. Lake St., Lake Mills, Wisconsin 53551

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Made-from-scratch sweets and sweet breads, plus savory muffins and European-style yeast breads, made with organic and local ingredients. Sandwiches, soups, salads and quiche form the backbone of the lunch and dinner menu; wine and local beers, too.

Bakery, Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Cash Only, Contemporary, Live Music, Locavore, New American, Restaurant, Take-Out

Yola's Cafe

494 Commerce Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53719

Coffee shop with pastries, cookies et.al. baked on-site. Breakfast available all day, including Belgian waffle. Sandwiches, soup, salad; vegetarians options.

Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out, WiFi

Boulder Brewpub, Verona

950 Kimball Lane, Verona, Wisconsin 53593

In the former Gray's Tied House location.

American, Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, New American, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

State Line Distillery

1413 Northern Court, Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Small batch distillery with tasting room.

Bar, Live Music, Restaurant

Cheba Hut

453 W. Gilman St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Reefer puns and six vegetarian subs, 10 meat "deli classics," five "old school" flavors, five grilled chicken subs and five salads. The Pakalolo sub: ham, pineapple and green bell peppers is good, as is the Kind: turkey, mushrooms, bacon and swiss.

Delivery, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access

Whiskey Jacks Saloon

552 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Bar, Live Music

Java Cat

3918 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53716

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Need your coffee early? Here's the place. Coffee and luscious gelato made on the premises; Fosdal's and homemade bakery goods, fair trade Just Coffee.

Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Donuts, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

One Barrel Brewing

2001 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

House-brewed tap list at this nanobrewery, with modest food menu of snacks.

Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

SuperCharge! Foods Smoothie and Juice Bar

1902 E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Fresh juices, made with house-grown pea shoots, sunflower microgreens and wheatgrass.

American, Juice, Lunch, Organic, Restaurant, Take-Out, Vegan/Vegetarian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access

Capital Brewery, Middleton

7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

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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

Natt Spil

211 King St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

New dishes every week, but you might find thin-crust pizza, a must-eat pork sandwich, or an exceptional hoagie.

Bar, Cash Only, Dinner, Live Music, Locavore, Open Late/24 Hours, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Tapas, Wheelchair Access

Tavernakaya

27 E. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Japanese-style gastropub with buns, noodle dishes, sushi, skewers, and more.

Bar, Dinner, Japanese, Live Music, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Merchant

121 S. Pinckney St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Well known for craft cocktails, with 40-some bourbons and other top ingredients on hand. But artisan meats in sandwiches and salads for lunch and small plates and a half-dozen entrees for dinner add to the draw of this modern space.

Bar, Dinner, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Tapas, Wheelchair Access

Lucille

101 King St., Madison, Wisconsin

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Seasonal wood-fired pizza, market salads, bar snacks, craft cocktails in beautifully revamped space on the Capitol Square. Lunch slices and a salad special, nightly specials including Wednesday cheap date night.

Bar, Dinner, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Wheelchair Access

Old Sugar Distillery

931 E. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Tasting room open Thursday-Saturday for tours and craft cocktails made with favorites like Queen Jennie whiskey and Cane & Abe rum.

Bar, Live Music, Restaurant

Barriques - Middleton

1901 Cayuga St., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

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Each of Barriques' six locations is slightly different, with coffees, wines, beers, deli sandwiches, salads and more on offer.

Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access, WiFi

Bandung

600 Williamson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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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.

Dinner, Indonesian, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out, Vegan/Vegetarian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access

Fahrenheit 364, Stoughton

364 E. Main St., Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589

Bar, Live Music

Funk's Pub, Fitchburg

5956 Executive Drive, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53719

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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

Essen Haus

514 E. Wilson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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German restaurant and beer haven.

Bar, Dinner, German, Kid Friendly, Music Venue, Pub Grub, Restaurant, 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, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Missouri Tavern, Waunakee

7071 Kickaboo Rd., Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597

Bar, Live Music

Yahara Bay Distillers, Fitchburg

6250 Nesbitt Road, #200, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53719

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Produces hand-crafted spirits using Wisconsin ingredients.

Bar, Gallery, Live Music, Restaurant

UW Union South - Harvest Grains

1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, Wisconsin

Healthy local options for dining in Union South, with deli sandwiches, salads, soups. CSA Friday specials. Harvest Grains is a good option for those seeking a healthier, local meal. The menu highlights toasted and deli sandwiches, salads and soups.

Breakfast, College/University, Dinner, Locavore, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out

UW Union South - Urban Slice

1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, Wisconsin

Pizza by the pie or by the slice.

College/University, Dinner, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Take-Out

Atomic Koi, Fitchburg

2685 Research Park Drive, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711

Long list of specialty cocktails, with an emphasis on martinis, mojitos, tropical drinks, alcoholic ice teas and champagne cocktails.

Bar, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant

Red Rock Saloon

322 W. Johnson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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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

Casa de Lara

341 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Mexican food and drink prepared in the family tradition. Daily lunch specials and strong selection of tequila. On second floor with no wheelchair access.

Delivery, Dinner, Lunch, Mexican, Restaurant, Take-Out

Pedro's Mexican Restaurante

3555 E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Large Mexican menu, salads and wraps; many margarita varieties. Enchiladas suizas, fresh vegetable fajitas, fresh-pressed flour tortillas.

Bar, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mexican, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Crossroads Coffeehouse, Cross Plains

2020 Main St., Cross Plains, Wisconsin

Coffeehouse with the full palette of coffee drinks and food made with the goods of local purveyors whenever possible. Artisanal cheese plate, soups, sandwiches, seasonal salads, quiches, bakery and desserts.

Bakery, Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Cash Only, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Willy Street Co-op - North

2817 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

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Restaurant, Retail

Tornado Steak House-Corral Room

116 S. Hamilton St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Events

The basement bar space at the Tornado Steakhouse has special menu items in store, weekends only. Also available for private parties.

Bar, Dinner, Live Music, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Steakhouse, Take-Out

Tornado Steak House

116 S. Hamilton St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Classic supper club atmosphere with top-notch steaks, pork tenderloin, venison, rabbit, and seafood.

Bar, Dinner, Restaurant, Steakhouse

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

Me and Julio, Fitchburg

2784 S. Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53711

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Large menu of American, Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. sandwiches, burgers, fajitas, burritos, tacos (flour tortilla, plain or fried), ribs, steaks and walleye dishes.

American Southern, Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Mexican, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Tex-Mex, Wheelchair Access

Spring Green General Store and Cafe

137 S. Albany St., Spring Green, Wisconsin 53588

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Fresh-baked turnovers, weekend breakfasts with frittatas, tostadas, as well as pancakes and cinnamon-roll French toast. Lunches are sandwiches, burritos, salads, quiches, often healthful and vegetarian. Accessibility: a couple of steps, no ramp.

Bakery, Breakfast, Burritos, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out

Shamrock Bar

117 W. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Tavern with lunch, weekend brunch.

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