Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Madison

Ally M. • July 22, 2015Don't be afraid to sample everything! The flavors are great.

Kristel H. • May 18, 2014Braised Beef Cheeks sandwich is the way to go! Maybe the best stewed beef I have ever had in my life. Incredibly hearty and a huge portion

Paul B. • October 5, 2010Great service, wonderful food. Try to get a window seat for a lake view!

Kelsey W. • October 6, 2018Food is AMAZING. Get the scallops! Perfect date spot

Keith C. • August 26, 2016Great atmosphere; even better pizza. The crust on the deep-dish pizza is amazing - crispy and cheesy awesomeness!

Dave S. • April 5, 2015It's a bar. abut, it's a bar with delicious bar fare (especially the burgers) and excellent service.

Craig L. • March 8, 2013Get the tofu scramble and the veggie hash, wash it down with Just Coffee (local roaster)! Excellence!!

Dave S. • August 28, 2014The open-flame, brick oven adds an incredible smoky char flavor to the wonderfully chewy, delicious thin crust. An authentic Neapolitan pizza for a great price. Can't go wrong.

Andrew C. • August 24, 2016Colectivo is one of my favorite coffee shops anywhere. Combined indoor/outdoor space with great food and coffee.

Kristi H. • November 6, 2013Best pastries in Madison. My favorites: bacon and cheddar biscuit, and any of their stuffed croissants.

Tyler L. • November 18, 2015Atmosphere, music playlist, cool vibe, great burger, friendly staff

Ben M. • October 23, 2016Cheese curds were great! The reuben (special) was really tasty. Definitely try an old fashioned, the signature brandy cocktail.

Anne R. • August 25, 2013The Reuben pizza is awesome! California Burger and Bacon Ranch Potato, too!

Jessica R. • April 9, 2015Phenomenal service and perfect steak. I had the 8 oz filet au poivre with the garlic mashed potatoes. Perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned wonderfully. Very reasonable prices.

Keith T. • January 27, 2018Breakfast sandwich was awesome. Pancakes, blueberry & pumpkin/buckwheat/praline we’re delicious. Skip the classic Bloody Mary, it was a premix.

Alexander O. • July 4, 2015The Bavarian pretzels are the best pretzels I've had and you can't go wrong with any of their coffee options.

John M. • April 26, 2015Three tap towers with unique beer selections. Excellent selection of different whiskeys. Nice beer garden for summer evenings.

Aaron F. • June 26, 2010Be sure to try the swordfish and ribs combo

Angela W. • June 11, 2016Book a reservation for a special occasion: they'll make your celebration 20x better... with individualized menus, awesome service, and (of course) amazing food!

Petra K. • March 26, 2010LOVE MINT CHOCOLATE and their reading area for kids !

Amy R. • July 25, 2016People say this is the best pizza in Madison. It's the best I've had so far!

Jenny C. • November 12, 2016The sweet potato oatmeal pancakes are delicious, filling and ALMOST healthy.

James F. • November 21, 2010The best breakfast in town! Great place for kids.

Sarah K. • June 4, 2012Go for lunch - you get the egg roll with your meal. Also, they only have the Pho Soup (my favorite) on the lunch menu.

Kiersten S. • March 31, 2015Lovely restaurant with a very "Chicago" look and feel to it. Give it a try some evening for dinner! You won't be disappointed!

Josef B. • July 20, 2012The Friday fish fry is one of the best around -- and there's always a new "Catch of the Day" every week to spice up the menu.

MR R. • December 17, 2019Visiting Madison. The staff was so pleasant and dinner was delicious - very flavorful. We had Bakmi Goreng and Gado Gado, both with tempeh.

Julie C. • January 8, 2016Solid Madison brunch spot. Savory French Toast is a great choice. Try one of their drinks too!

Ally M. • July 22, 2015Yummy appetizers, like cheese curds and deviled eggs. Desserts are also wonderful.

Jamie O. • April 9, 2013Pb&J is delish. Real berries, crunchy o PB and wonderful bread. Vegan friendly! Hard to find a table on the weekend though