Best Dinner Places to Eat in Madison

"draws the best of ingredients from all over the state to craft meals closely associated with Wisconsin. Local farmers and suppliers provide the restaurant’s produce, which allows the chefs to concoct mouth-watering fish dishes, cheese platters and brats. The goal here is to create a level of nostalgia around state traditions and foodstuffs, such as wood-fired chicken and spicy pickled eggs."

"All the Wisconsin staples can be found at the Old Fashioned. From cheese curds to fish fry, there are classic, pub, and kid-friendly eats here. The Old Fashioned is located steps from the Madison Children’s Museum, making it an easy stop before or after a visit."

"Dine on Wisconsin-themed menus at Old Fashioned, a retro-style tavern offering everything from beers and brats, to state-sourced cheese curds. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 608-410-4545"

", this restaurant draws well-heeled crowds on the nightly for show-stopping views of the Capitol Building alongside one of the city’s best wine lists. Over 40 wines by the glass and 350 by the bottle are available and span the globe from France, Spain, Italy, and beyond. The crowd-pleasing small plates are just as internationally inspired: Lamb meatballs are accompanied by romesco sauce and toasted ciabatta, tuna poke meets pineapple sweet & sour sauce and wonton, and foie gras two ways shares a plate with blackberry coulis and cranberries."

"Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro is an upmarket bistro that serves small and sharing plates of tapas and other traditional Spanish fare along with over 150 wines by the bottle and 40 by the glass. The eatery has a cozy setting with dark wood accents, comfortable décor, and a vibrant, relaxed ambiance. Diners tuck into sharing plates of sea scallops, octopus or squid, truffled fries, heirloom tomatoes, tempura shrimp, meatballs, flatiron steak and more, along with specialty martinis, global wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails."

"Wonderful food, wonderful ambience, wonderful view Sit by the window if possible. Gorgeous sunset The crispy lobster was luscious. The shortribs great."

"Enjoy the Union during the summer months when you can grab friends or family and head to its location off the shores of Lake Mendota. Here a bench seat and free live music await you by the docks. Grab a pitcher of New Glarus Spotted Cow or Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss, both popular Wisconsin beers available on tap at the Union, and watch the sunset over the lake."

"level 1 and lower level, 800 Langdon St, Madison(608) 265-3000. Full of activity and quick bites to eat. The restrooms were untidy and out of toilet paper but they fixed that within an hour."

"And while you can drink it at almost every bar and restaurant in Madison, there is no better place to indulge than the Memorial Union Terrace overlooking Lake Mendota."

"Experience a quintessential Wisconsin supper club at this old-time spot where your meal still starts with a relish tray. Toby’s Supper Club is a product of prohibition and — like many other supper clubs around the state — it started as a place where locals could both eat and booze clandestinely. These days all Old Fashioneds are poured out in the open and steak and lake perch are the big draws."

"Toby’s Supper Club has been family owned for more than 40 years, with many claiming it has the city’s best fish fry. The restaurant is also known for its frog legs and hash brown potatoes."

"Located at the intersection of Atwood and Winnebago, One Barrel is likely the most convenient brewery if you’re orbiting the central part of the city. They make solid beers of all kinds, though seem to be churning out more hoppy beers than anything else. One of those, 5th Element Rye Pale Ale, showed up on tap in the Milwaukee Brewers’ Miller Park this past season."

"From the industrial design touches (Edison bulb pendants, corrugated metal accents and pipe shelving) to the spacious wraparound bar, this sophisticated restaurant is a welcome waterfront option on Lake Waubesa. Have a seat on the deck outfitted with twinkling café lights and order up one of 30 daily rotating selections of draft beer from local favorites like Vintage Brewing, New Glarus and Wisconsin Brewing Company. INSIDER TIP: Enjoy brunch on Sundays with a tinge of southern influence — like in the deep-fried pecan chicken and French toast or the chimichurri breakfast tacos."

"From the industrial design touches (Edison bulb pendants, corrugated metal accents and pipe shelving) to the spacious wraparound bar, this sophisticated restaurant is a welcome waterfront option on Lake Waubesa. Have a seat on the deck outfitted with twinkling café lights and order up one of 30 daily rotating selections of draft beer from local favorites like Vintage Brewing, New Glarus and Wisconsin Brewing Company. INSIDER TIP: Enjoy brunch on Sundays with a tinge of southern influence—like in the deep-fried pecan chicken and French toast or the chimichurri breakfast tacos."

"Lunch in Menona just doesn’t get any better than the comfort food at Waypoint Public House. Try the grilled cheese sandwich (it’s stuffed with sautéed mushrooms!) and you can’t go wrong with Waypoint’s tenderloin poutine. The brunch menu offers tasty traditions like eggs Benedict, huevos rancheros and more."

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"Johnny Delmonico's exudes an elegant ‘New York steakhouse’ style, with warm, dark interiors of wood paneling and Art Deco finishes, a beautiful mahogany bar, crisp white linens and ambient lighting… and the menu is just as good. Offering the best steaks in Madison, Johnny Delmonico's Executive Chef Todd Downing does just that, presenting a menu of prime cut, house-aged Certified Angus Beef steaks, fresh seafood, soups, salads, and sides. The robust menu is paired with a curated selection of fine wines and champagne from around the world, as well as specialty cocktails, bottled and draft beer and an exclusive choice of whiskeys, scotch and bourbons."

"Johnny Delmonico’s is a classic downtown Madison restaurant known for consistently excellent wine, steaks and seafood; distinguished by extraordinary, warm service. Experience the comfort that comes with knowing all of the details are taken care of."

"I had the 20oz dry aged bone in ribeye with a side of French onion soup. The soup was phenomenal and the steak was even better. The sauce that came with ..."