Best Lunch Restaurants in Madison

"Just too bad they're only open weekdays for lunch - I've recommended this place to people who literally... (608) 467-8108Order online. Superb122 Reviews4.8"

"Teddywedgers has long been a Madison institution, but new owners’ siblings Anthony Rineer and Karima Berkani have given it a fresh, slightly hipper feel while still serving the same delicious pasties. Located at the top of State Street, the little eatery offers traditional pasties, including steak and potatoes and onions, chicken pot pie and the Big Cheesy, as well as delicious breakfast pasties like the bacon, cheese and egg pasty. Sip on frothy cappuccinos, lattes and a range of sodas with your meal."

"Located at the top of State Street, the place has a traditional way of cooking and serves some yummiest pastry of the city. Plates of simple and tasty food which contain steak, potatoes, onion along with juicy chicken pot pie with lots of cheese on top of it. Egg pastry, chess pastry, bacon etc are on the top menu of the bakery shop."

"There are a few places on this list that are iconic to Madison, and Teddywedgers is one of these places. First opened in 1976, Teddywedgers has stood kitty corner to the State Capitol Building as a Madison staple for almost 50 years. There’s only one item on the menu: pasties, pasties and more pasties."

"Everyday Kitchen brings a twist to Wisconsin favorites with a homey, yet sophisticated, vibe. Classics like cheese curds are reinvented using white cheddar and served Buffalo-style. The fish fry is tempura-battered walleye enhanced with Spotted Cow."

"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 ..."

"If you choose to visit the Arboretum at the University of Wisconsin then you can also visit the adjoining Geology Museum at the same time, where you can learn all about minerals and fossils from the area. The museum is something of a hidden gem in the area, but if you do make it here then you can expect to find full dinosaur skeletons on display as well as real life meteorites, and sparkling gemstones from the area."

"Housed within the University of Wisconsin Weeks Hall, the Geology museum is home to mineral and geode samples along with fossils from all over Wisconsin. Within the museum, you will find the vertebrate room. This is also one of my favorite things to do in Madison, Wisconsin for homeschool families."

"Exhibit at Wisconsin Veterans Museum|© kenneth casper / Flickr. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum has been sharing the stories of the state’s military veterans for over 100 years. From the Civil War to present day, the museum chronicles the history of the brave men and women from Wisconsin who fought for their country."

"The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, established in 1901, has two galleries dedicated to the Wisconsin veterans who served in the military from the time of the American Civil War to the present."

"Science museums show you just how much wonder there is in our world, whether it’s on this very planet or in the far reaches of space. The Wisconsin Science Museum in Madison exposes you to awesome scientific concepts in a way that will keep you eager to see what’s next. If you’re around Madison and want to amplify your knowledge, you should come to this museum."

"A great museum for both kids and adults, the Madison Science Museum boasts of an incredible collection of old and new instrumentations of scientific technology. It is a leading protagonist in preserving the city’s history on the front of scientific development. All this goodness, that too free of cost make this a fabulous place to explore ...Read more"

"With Wisconsin such a rich state in regards to preserved land and wildlife, it would be a shame to not explore some of the natural beauty Madison has to offer. The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a great place to engage in nature, with a 4-mile stretch of accessible forest that is located on the shore of Lake Mendota, the largest and debatably the most stunning of all the lakes around Madison."

"When you’re seeking serenity in Madison, you should come to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy. This is a very forested area that is great to come to when you’re looking to clear your restless mind. Even if you think that you’ve got your head in a good place, it can always be in a better one."

"There are 3.1 miles of classic cross-country skiing trails through the marsh. Along the way only, you may see migrating waterfowl or Great Blue Heron. The marsh acts as a living filter for Lake Mendota."