Restaurants near University Wisconsin Madison

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1. Eno Vino Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(2258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Madison

Booked 51 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.

2. Lucille

4.6

Exceptional(1202)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Madison

Booked 62 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!

3. The Statehouse

4.5

Awesome(1225)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 24 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.

4. Rare Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(2001)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 23 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.

5. Merchant

4.1

Excellent(1608)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 20 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.

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6. Draper Brother's Chophouse

4.5

Awesome(251)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 9 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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7. Samba Brazilian Grill

4.4

Awesome(1020)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 25 times today

For those of you who are not current or former gauchos who roam the prairies of Brazil, you might need an explanation of our style of service. At the end on a long day of work tending to cattle and stock, Brazilian cowboys (Gauchos) and their families would prepare great feasts. They would skewer various meats, roast them over a fire pit and bring them to the table for carving. There would be a bounty of seasonal vegetables, stews and salads using fresh ingredients from the fruits of their labor.

8. D’Vino

4.8

Exceptional(721)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Madison

Booked 13 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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9. Bonfyre American Grille

4.8

Exceptional(2374)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 18 times today

Bonfyre features Contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale-casual environment. In addition to our hand-cut, wood-fired steaks, guests can enjoy fresh seafood, rotisserie chicken, pastas, signature salads and so much more from our seasonally changing menu.To complement the cuisine, Bonfyre’s bar features classic cocktails with a modern twist, creative new libations, domestic craft beer selections and a wine list consisting of 60 labels from both North and South America.

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10. Buck & Honey's - Monona

4.7

Exceptional(1529)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 43 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. Located on the Yahara River in Monona, featuring 23 boat slips for boat parking and dock side carry out. Summer months include patio seating, that is first come first serve, and non-reservable.

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CarrieVIP
Nashville •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best pizza and delicious salad! Our server was wonderful!!
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LucillePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Madison
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4.6
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Kevin
Wisconsin •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Whether for business or pleasure dining, I have always had outstanding service and delicious entrees. You simply cannot go wrong with any appetizer to dessert at B&H. Thank you.
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Buck & Honey's - MononaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.7
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Joy
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We all had the wedge salad which was outstanding. I had fish which was perfectly cooked.
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The StatehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.5
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MichaelVIP
Wisconsin •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service and delicious food in a beautiful setting.
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Eno Vino DowntownPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Madison
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4.8
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Alex
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lots of fun. Good food and the outside was a great setting.
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MerchantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.1

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