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The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

Gastropub$$$$

Downtown Madison, Madison

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The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

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Ranked #2 for burgers in Madison
The cheese curds at The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant is a can't miss
"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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Matt CowanFebruary 20, 2014
Great cheese curds!
Charles TabangcoraJune 2, 2011
Try the Apple Pie - Unique
Chris VamosApril 19, 2010
This place was great. Perfect place to go on the way back to Chicago from skiing.
Ian B.February 15, 2010
Dont be shy... The old fashioned burger is the way to go!
Justin HugheyDecember 20, 2011
They have the best roast beef in the city.
Lisa Ferguson-SellsAugust 6, 2013
Cheese curds are good
Courtney MooreOctober 18, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Cheese curds and beer yum
Trevis HullOctober 28, 2011
Get the house burger with cheese curds!
Joey SvecJanuary 7, 2012
Don't be "that guy" and order a miller or bud light.
kailey arlenAugust 22, 2015
Cheese curds !!!!
Genesis NoftleJanuary 30, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The best cheese curds in Madison!!!
Kate FurmanJuly 6, 2016
Been here 10+ times
CHEESE CURDS OBVIOUSLY.
Sean BossingerAugust 3, 2013
Try the #50
Kristina PotrykusJune 7, 2012
Try the Pearl St Pilsner.
Brian GDecember 6, 2013
Gluten free friendly!
Greg BooneJanuary 3, 2012
Best burgers in the country.
Teresa PavelichJuly 23, 2011
No A/C! And double whatever time they tell you for the wait!
khriscatJune 30, 2012
cheese curds with ranch
AlisonAugust 2, 2010
The beer flight is super-cheap and fun!
Joseph TremainOctober 10, 2011
Way over crowded on Friday nights. Was told an hr to hr and 15 minutes. Waited 2 hours for table. Food was alright but not worth the 2 hr wait.
laura honeycuttJune 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Do not even think about getting out of here without eating the cheese curds!!
Heavy TableApril 6, 2010
The state’s best cheesemakers contribute to the peerless cheese plates. Read more
Paul RMarch 7, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Excellent food and a great selection of Wisconsin beer. Read more
Nicole SaundersMarch 4, 2012
There are FIFTY Wisconsin beers on tap here.
Eileen TsaiMarch 18, 2013
Cheese curds rock!
Jim AndersonMay 24, 2012
Try the Beer Flight - 35, 37, 38 & 49
Joe HarderDecember 22, 2011
Sit at the bar for immediate service! Petes ur man behind the bar
Jel ThairuammitJanuary 29, 2012
the brandy slush here is soo good!!!!
Crystal PetersonAugust 25, 2011
Don't leave without ordering a Korbel Brandy Old Fashioned!
Cameron MacintoshMay 19, 2011
Best. Cheese. Curds. Ever!
ClareApril 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
EGG BURGERRRRRRR!!!!
Anne EMarch 1, 2013
Mac n cheese is VERY salty and not so cheesy
Daniel JamesMarch 5, 2015
#30 house burger
Ryan MilliganMarch 19, 2015
CHEESE CURDS
Jim AndersonMay 24, 2012
Try the Spicy Pickled Egg
NicoleAugust 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Have Cameron as your bartender. Sexy mother fucker.
CariMarch 29, 2013
This place is awesome!
Arshia JavaherianOctober 15, 2011
Peach Crisp-not so crispy.
Dustin FrenchSeptember 27, 2014
Bucky don't care!
Alex RossDecember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Cheese curds
Geo StewartFebruary 2, 2010
House Burger (#30) is goddamn fantastic. Don't miss it.
Robin RinehartMarch 25, 2012
Brunch awesome..
Chris RobinsonJune 23, 2012
Picked up a stomach virus, took me two weeks to recover. Not ready to go back.
DeMarlo ShaversMarch 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
CHEESE CURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRDS
Lindsey JohnsonDecember 12, 2010
Best sunday brunch in town
Bjørn HoltanJuly 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Get the Norwegian Salmon salad! Yum!
Sajia HAugust 5, 2010
The grilled cheese is fantastic!
Jess DennisDecember 9, 2010
Been here 100+ times
can't go wrong with anything.
Jim AndersonMay 24, 2012
Try the Beef Jerky
Pete NawaraMay 6, 2012
Eggs Benedict

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