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A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI

A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI

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Created by Sara Mackey • Updated On: August 22, 2012

Madison has a ton of great restaurants. Here are just a few of my favorites; places that really showcase Madison's great food!

Bandung Indonesian Restaurant is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

1. Bandung Indonesian Restaurant

8.9
600 Williamson St (btw Blair & Blount), Madison, WI
Indonesian Restaurant · Marquette · 22 tips and reviews
Lao Laan-Xang Atwood is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

2. Lao Laan-Xang Atwood

9.0
2098 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
Asian Restaurant · Marquette · 16 tips and reviews
Restaurant Muramoto is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

3. Restaurant Muramoto

8.6
108 King St, Madison, WI
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 26 tips and reviews
Craftsman Table & Tap is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

4. Craftsman Table & Tap

7.7
6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave (Century Ave), Middleton, WI
Gastropub · Middleton Hills · 45 tips and reviews
Barriques Coffee Trader is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

5. Barriques Coffee Trader

7.9
127 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 46 tips and reviews
Liliana's Restaurant is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

6. Liliana's Restaurant

2951 Triverton Pike Dr (CR PD), Fitchburg, WI
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Sardine is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

7. Sardine

9.2
617 Williamson St (S Blair St), Madison, WI
French Restaurant · Marquette · 64 tips and reviews
Laredo's is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

8. Laredo's

4000 University Ave Ste 101, Madison, WI
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Sara M.Sara Mackey: Very reasonably priced Mexican food. Very reliable. Try the Fiesta Quesadillas. They're listed as an appetizer but they are an outstanding (and huge) dinner option.

Marigold Kitchen is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

9. Marigold Kitchen

8.9
118 S Pinckney St (btwn King & Doty St.), Madison, WI
Café · Downtown Madison · 79 tips and reviews
The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

10. The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

9.0
23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 262 tips and reviews

Sara M.Sara Mackey: The House burger is outstanding!

Orpheum Theatre is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

11. Orpheum Theatre

8.7
216 State St (btw N Henry & Fairchild), Madison, WI
Indie Movie Theater · State Street · 19 tips and reviews

Sara M.Sara Mackey: Fun environment and really good food. Make a night of it with dinner and a movie!

Atomic Koi is one of A local’s guide: favorite spots in Madison, WI.

12. Atomic Koi

7.3
2685 Research Park Dr (at Lacy Rd), Fitchburg, WI
Cocktail Bar · 25 tips and reviews

Sara M.Sara Mackey: If you want to drink your dinner, this place is great!