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The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

Gastropub$$$$

Downtown Madison, Madison

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The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

8.9^/10

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Ranked #2 for burgers in Madison
Go here. Experience the cheese curds. It's worth it.
"The cheese curds are some of the best curds I've had in Wisco too!"(81 Tips)
"Good Wisconsin beers, fish frys, and of course old fashioneds"(8 Tips)
"House Burger (#30) is goddamn fantastic."(8 Tips)
"amazing selection of beers and feature vodkas infused with fruit."(14 Tips)

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ZigNovember 19, 2013
Pretty sure the cheese curd recipe is a Rob Ford original.
Paul CMarch 20, 2013
The OF should be on every Madison " must do" list
Miles Hungsberg-PerzewskiOctober 18, 2014
Cheese curds outta this world!
JessicaMarch 6, 2015
Try the flights!
Brad GreenAugust 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Lunch is such a cluster here... Order at the bar? Also, computer is down and orders that are already paid for are taking more than 90 minutes. No compensation? That is nuts!
Lilit MarcusMay 9, 2017
The "imported" beer is from Minnesota.
Jonathan RuberteNovember 1, 2013
Rye bourbon old fashioned was pretty tasty!
Cindy UlsrudSeptember 13, 2012
Love the burger and goosh of the egg!!
Mark BoeckelmanJuly 13, 2014
Fantastic, great menu!
Toni SpottJuly 27, 2013
Excellent everything!!!!
Traci AdamsApril 2, 2013
The cheese curds are the best!
Jason KoellikerMay 3, 2018
Burgers are amazing!
Stephen WhelanNovember 8, 2014
Great selection of local craft beers
UrbanLuxSeptember 10, 2011
Tangerine IPA -Potosi Brewery (if you like Beer, you will like this)
Tony VeroevenJanuary 14, 2013
The walleye sandwich is awesome!
Nicholas ThomasAugust 11, 2015
Beer #27 is perfect for raspberry lovers.
Ben LuginbillApril 20, 2020
Best Cheese Curds in Madison
Josh BrzeszkiewiczAugust 10, 2014
Have a No. 34 tuna sandwich for something lighter.
Michael SSeptember 27, 2011
The burgers and cheese curds are amazing!!!
Tara RushmerJanuary 21, 2014
THE CHEESE CURDS!!! 😍😍 That is all.
Brett RMay 22, 2012
Been here 10+ times
$1.50 tacos and $6.50 Patron silver margaritas on Tuesdays!!
Sean P KelleyJanuary 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Love the bloody marys
Nate VercauterenSeptember 21, 2019
Curds to die for....
Ryan JuhlNovember 15, 2014
Spicy burger and cheese curds!
Sheila SchultzAugust 16, 2014
Good place to start off the evening up town!
Chris SmootSeptember 16, 2016
Good food and great atmosphere!
Nekole FrommeltJuly 13, 2013
Best cheese curds anywhere!
AndrewJuly 17, 2012
The cheese curds are awesome.
ClareFebruary 16, 2016
Been here 10+ times
wednesday night karaoke!
Bill CalkinsApril 15, 2012
Get the prime rib special. Super Yum!
Sara MackeyMarch 21, 2012
The House burger is outstanding!
James BlakesleeSeptember 22, 2013
Excellent cheese curds!
Arthur WiechecSeptember 28, 2010
Excellent food!! Try the Wisconsin cheese soup. It's to die for!
Kiley DavidsonMay 29, 2014
Loved the Tuna Salad Sandwich!!
Andrew LairdNovember 3, 2015
Legit cheese curds
Brett WelchJune 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try the applejack old fashioned.
Jim AndersonMay 24, 2012
Try the Wurst Platter
Paul LaneSeptember 17, 2016
Bloody Mary's and all the food!
Jim AndersonMay 24, 2012
Try the Beer Battered Cheese Curds
Jill Murphy TottenJune 5, 2013
Cheese curds are the best.
Jodie BermanJune 8, 2013
I love the number 35!!!
Megan CFebruary 2, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Cheese curds with tiger and ranch sauce. You won't be disappointed.
Minh NghiOctober 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Brats and cheese curls!
Wanda GillesAugust 19, 2014
Love the chicken sandwich
Alyssa KrouthOctober 3, 2015
Old fashions and curds
Jenny PershaJuly 9, 2010
If the Mac N Cheese is to much for you, just order a side mac
Meredith NelsonOctober 31, 2011
GREAT breakfast and fast service.
EmilyDecember 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best cheese curds in the entire world
Teresita CochranJuly 6, 2013
Got turned away, at age 38 because I forgot ID! Don't forget yours!
Gerrit MarshallOctober 30, 2011
Get there early as it always busy!

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