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Imperial Garden

4.4
4.4
240 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese
Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant welcomes you! Regional Chinese specialties are prepared to order with fresh meats, seafood and vegetables. Dine in a cozy booth or enjoy a banquet with friends. Awarded Best of Madison every year since 1984. We take pride in our great food and attentive service. Dietary preferences, such as gluten free or low sodium, are carefully prepared by our chefs on request. A wide variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Phone number

    (608) 238-6445

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Ken Yan

  • Catering

    We offer catering for business and private parties. Lunches, Appetizer Platters and Dinner Banquets are available. A minimum $100.00 order is required.

  • Private party facilities

    Imperial Garden is famous for hosting business meetings, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and club gatherings. Banquets and cocktail parties are popular in our private rooms seating 20 to 100.

  • Private party contact

    Karen Meyer: (608) 692-4114

  • Neighborhood

    Middleton

  • Cross street

    University Avenue

  • Parking details

    Large private lot with easy access and handicap space.

  • Public transit

    Madison to Middleton bus stops at front driveway. Transit offered by local hotels.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food as always is delicious! We were a large group celebrating birthdays. Our server was very rude from the moment we arrived. She didn’t even wait for us to order. It was as if we we made a mistake to come. After she shoved plates in front of us, almost throwing the bowls in front of us, it was time to complain. After speaking to the manager, things quickly turned around. He immediately responded to our needs and the service improved. I have been a patron of Imperial Garden for over twenty years. This was the first time I encountered such behavior. Please go for the food, and hopefully you don’t come across the server we had that night.
  2. MADISONIAN

    Milwaukee

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As decades long patront, we noticed some disappointing changes with the departure of long time partner and manager, Karen Meier. Starting with the new manager, nothing was particularly good including the food, service, management, atmosphere, or even the cleanliness of the restaurant. We decided to wait a couple of months to visit again hoping that there would be improvement. We were not disappointed. The food was as good as ever. Service, atmosphere, cleanliness, ambience were back. While it's unlikely that any manager can or will ever match the grace, charm, or style of Karen, there was improvement in that regard as well. We look forward to returning to our usual schedule of visiting Imperial Garden on a regular basis.
  3. TimG

    Tucson

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent, but we felt the waitress had to handle too many tables.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pretty busy on Valentine’s Day. However, service was good food was wonderful and we had a good time. Thank you once again
  5. sko2585

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service! The waitress remembered what we ordered last time. Will be back!
  6. Cheryl

    Chicago

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This restaurant serves wonderful Chinese food, fresh and very delicious. We come there every year and bring our friends when up for the Madison Orchid Show. Service was great, and we will be back!!!
  7. DoubleDown

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We returned to the Garden after living outside the immediate area for many years . We were expecting a good experience, but we were rewarded with an outstanding meal and service to make it an outstanding experience. We highly recommend the Double Winter Duck and Double Color Seafood items. There were several people having dinner for a non-peak night, but we were provided a wonderful table and everyone had enough space to make it comfortable. We certainly need to return again very soon. This is one of Madison's true restaurant treasures.
  8. BrookD

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Delicious food shared family style.
  9. amitisraeli

    Milwaukee

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2019

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    why there is no correlation between the food quality and the service (low) quality?
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the service was perfection
  11. luv2dine

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is among my favorites in Madison, WI. The food and service is consistently excellent and we enjoy eating there about once or twice a month!
  12. jocan

    Milwaukee

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Never had a bad meal here. One of my favorite places to go. Everything was top-notch as always.
  14. TimG

    Tucson

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Food as usual was great. But service has slow. The poor waitress had too many tables. She is a great waitress as she has served us previously, but she was overloaded with work.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Servers were overly busy and it took forever to get anything. Our waitress was visibly annoyed when I asked for anything. The food was fine, but between the service and the way we were crammed at the table, I don't think we will return
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this establishment is always top notch. It's a fine dining Chinese restaurant, which you do not find very often.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    they could have used another server. took a long time to get our bill
  18. TimG

    Tucson

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food was very good
  19. AldanPyle

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    This place is something of a Madison institution, which is something of a surprise since there don't seem to be many ethnic Chinese either on the staff or in the clientele. A surprise given this university town's rich international ethnic diversity. But it is a pretty reliable, if somewhat bland source for traditional (ala Joyce Chen) Northern Chinese cuisine. The menu is very extensive -- it is probably a good place to bring children, both because it seems family-friendly and because even a picky eater will likely find something they'll eat.
  20. Rhawig

    Milwaukee

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a wonderful experience. We had a great waitress that is really familiar with the menu and did a great job making recommendations. The food was good and the service was pretty quick.
  21. zacmcd

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    They often make a chicken noodle soup off menu for my son. I truly appreciate that. Usually our visits here are perfection. This visit our waitress was cranky.
  22. LostOkie

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a birthday party for my daughter in law. She is from Vietnam so she enjoys Asian food. Imperial Garden is her favorite Asian food in Madison.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Reservation from Open Table was worthless. I’ve used Open Table over a hundred times, and this was the first restaurant where it was completely useless. They immediately verified we had a reservation asking “Open Table or phone?” Then, proceeded to put us on the bottom of the list. The buffoon manager/host told everyone it was a ten minute wait, although we were never seated after 45 minutes. Instead of a tablet to properly use Open Table as so many places do, he kept a note pad, made several mistakes, gave away someone’s table and then lied to them that someone impersonated them. Upon complaining, the blame was put squarely on Open Table. I responded that the app works great and that they should either use it properly or quit using to fool people into thinking they’ll be seated anywhere near on time. I have loved this place for decades, but I will likely never go back.
  24. Ejp1

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, flavorful, fresh. Waitstaff was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable. Hostess was the only negative. She was unfriendly, curt, seemed irritated that I had an Open Table reservation. She marked my reservation as cancelled even though I had checked in.
  25. RyanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, generous portions, subdued Asian themed decor. One of the best restaurants in the Madison area for many years. It never disappoints.
  26. TimG

    Tucson

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great. Our waitress was expected to handle too many tables
  27. ElisabethL

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A family favorite for close to 50 years. The best Chinese food in Madison!
  28. Foodie99

    Milwaukee

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience: food, service, ambiance. Definitely worth a return trip.
  29. JimE

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy dining at Imperial Garden as their food and service are always excellent!
  30. LindaT

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love to eat at Imperial Garden. Family environment. Our family favorite foods are Appetizer Platter for 4, hot & sour soup, fragrant shrimp, house tofu, moo shu pork. Good food.
  31. CindyA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was tasty as always. Very busy for Mother's Day dinner.
  32. MichaelS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and amazing service. It is our families “go to” for Chinese food. The fried pot stickers are our favorite appetizer to share. We all have our own fabmvorite meal selections as well.
  33. Mudpie

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food is great, as always. Once again we had problems with service. Our server seemed to have forgotten about us. When we asked a hostess for our check the waitress delivered it to us along with a rude comment.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal again; just as it is every time we go.
  35. RFS9

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent traditional Vietnamese flavors...nothing overpowers...great blends. Served with henuine smiles and helpful hints. Great value!!
  36. JeffS

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only my third time here, but every one has been great!
  37. BrianM

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A longtime favorite!
  38. CindyF

    Chicago

    112 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a delicious meal with family. Made drinks to order and had plenty to share.
  39. Nancy

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply excellent! Always enjoy dining here! Great food, great service, under great ownership. Always consistently excellent!
  40. BobHerlander

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Imperial Garden is a must visit every time I am in town. In fact, it's so good that even my college and high-school age kids go there with Grandma every time they visit! Food is so good and fresh and the service and hospitality are second-to-none.

FAQs

Imperial Garden offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 238-6445.

Imperial Garden is rated 4.4 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Imperial Garden

2039 Allen Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562

Additional information

  • Cross street

    University Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Middleton

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Large private lot with easy access and handicap space.

  • Public transit

    Madison to Middleton bus stops at front driveway. Transit offered by local hotels.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Ken Yan

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (608) 238-6445

  • Catering

    We offer catering for business and private parties. Lunches, Appetizer Platters and Dinner Banquets are available. A minimum $100.00 order is required.

  • Private party facilities

    Imperial Garden is famous for hosting business meetings, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and club gatherings. Banquets and cocktail parties are popular in our private rooms seating 20 to 100.

  • Private party contact

    Karen Meyer: (608) 692-4114

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