Restaurants near Nerdahl Park

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18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Lucille

4.6

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Madison

Booked 84 times today

Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!

2. Eno Vino Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(2276)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Madison

Booked 71 times today

Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro Voted "Madison's Best Wine Bar" By Madison Magazine Readers, consistently over the years. Eno Vino offers 200+ wines by the bottle & another 45 by the glass. From the beginning, Eno Vino was established as a place to share great wine, sensational, hand-crafted cocktails and fresh, inviting food. Whether you would like to entertain friends, enjoy an evening out with a loved one or unwind during happy hour ~ we invite you to enjoy an evening at Eno Vino.**Please note**For outdoor terrace reservations- Please call the restaurant at 608-455-0663.All guests must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol, regardless of parental accompaniment.

3. The Mariner's Inn

4.5

Awesome(1878)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

Booked 38 times today

When Bill and Betty Von Rutenberg opened The Mariner’s Inn in 1966, they set out to provide a steak and seafood dining experience like none other. Mouth watering, delicious steaks aged to perfection and an assortment of seafood from lobster to the famous Friday Fish Fry.Bill and Betty’s sons, Bill, Jack, and Robert, along with their crew, now carry on the tradition of outstanding hospitality of von Rutenberg Ventures. Waterfront dining on the patio and a sunset over the marina make dinner at Mariner’s an evening to remember. We offer five options for dining. Dine-in, expanded outdoor seating, carryout, curbside, and dockside. Try our monthly summer Lobster Boil. You can now enjoy the lobster boils by dine-in or takeout! Advance reservations required.To make a reservation that is larger then 8 people please call us.

4. The Statehouse

4.4

Awesome(1248)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 17 times today

Join us at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Located at the corner of Langdon and Wisconsin, you’ll be comfortable in our inviting dining room and regaled by gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding area. Our beautiful restaurant serves regionally sourced, Modern Midwestern Cuisine. Augie's Tavern offers classic cocktails with new twists, an extensive wine list, and of course, the best Wisconsin craft beers.

5. Rare Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2014)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 26 times today

Dining and libations on Capitol Square with an incredible view of the Capitol, Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Madison's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Delmonico as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare is also one of the only purveyors of A5 Wagyu in Madison.Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.If you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.

6. Merchant

3.9

Excellent(1620)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 12 times today

Merchant is Madison's energetic industrial-chic cafe, craft cocktail bar and late night destination specializing in no-nonsense, affordable fare and drink steeped in old school culture and soul.Our menu features elevated American classics like shrimp cakes, steaks, burgers, and mac and cheese. As Madison’s first craft cocktail bar, our drink list includes twists on classic cocktails using fresh ingredients and heritage spirits, fresh innovative non-alcoholic drinks, and wines from boutique producers, fresh beers on tap, and heritage beers.

7. D’Vino

4.7

Exceptional(734)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Madison

Booked 12 times today

Wine/Cicchetti (pronounced: che-kett-ee) BarFine Italian DiningIrresistible little snacks of every imaginable configuration from the varied regions of Italy. Eat them at the bar with an ombra (shadow) of wine with an aperitif. Fine Dining Menu Also available Wed-Sat-Classic Italian favorites and daily chefs specials including Chicken Parmigiano, Sicilian Steak and Shrimp Scampi. Sunday Supper 5-8:30PM Patio Reservations now available, in cases of weather changes we will do our best to accommodate seating at available tables or bar.

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8. Draper Brother's Chophouse

4.5

Awesome(262)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 15 times today

Step back in time to 1867 when the Draper Brothers founded their renowned meat house in the heart of Madison. Their passion for quality and taste quickly made them the region's go-to destination for the finest cuts of meat. Nestled within the walls of the iconic building that was once home to the renowned House of Wisconsin Cheese and Blue Marlin, our stunning interior design celebrates the building's rich history while introducing a new level of elegance and sophistication to Madison's culinary scene.Sink into our plush, comfortable seating, bask in the warm glow of soft lighting, and enjoy impeccable service that attends to your every need. If you're looking for an intimate evening for two, a celebratory night out with friends, or a sophisticated venue for a special occasion, our restaurant provides the perfect ambiance to create unforgettable memories.

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9. Buck & Honey's - Waunakee

4.9

Exceptional(534)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Waunakee

Booked 2 times today

At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events.

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10. Palette Bar and Grill

4.7

Exceptional(533)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

Booked 3 times today

Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu and seasonally rotating cocktail selections with an emphasis on seasonal colors and flavors. With a patio on East Washington directly across from Breese Field we provide a lively pregame destination. Located in the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse sharing the space with Hotel Indigo. We kept our buildings architectural features intact while updating the space with contemporary design elements and nostalgic touches. We wanted to keep the space faithful to its roots; filled with hues of colors and textures reminiscing of times when the East Washington corridor was a booming industrial area in the city.

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Max
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My favorite spot to take first time visitors to Madison! The capitol views, food, and cocktails never fail to exceed expectations!
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Eno Vino DowntownPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Madison
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4.8
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JoeVIP
Chicago / Illinois •55 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time here staying at the Hotel. great Service and food, went for breakfast and Dinner. Next time we are in town we will definitely be going back!
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The StatehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.4
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Denise
Indiana •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had an enjoyable dining experience. Food was delicious. The only reservations available were outdoor dining which was good, other than we literally had traffic on the other side of the dining fence.
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LucillePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Madison
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4.6
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Larry
New Orleans / Louisiana •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
great staff, service fast, food really good, clean, nice downtown location, will certainly go back
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Rare SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison
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4.8
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Tanya
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 3, 2025
Our party of 4 all liked their food, appetizers, and drinks. We ate outside and it was lovely. I emailed beforehand and asked about allergies so I didn’t have to ask too many questions in front of our guests. I got a detailed and helpful response from Merchant to help me order with ease. Thank you!
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MerchantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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3.9

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