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Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison, Madison, WI
Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison, Madison, WI
Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison, Madison, WI
Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison, Madison, WI
Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison, Madison, WI
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

4.4
4.4
1594 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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Now serving Lunch! From 11:30-2pm Tuesday-Saturday. A locally-owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck during the summer. Otto's is not recommended for parties with children under the age of 7. Otto's is now wheelchair accessible.
Please Note: Otto's Restaurant is now open the first Monday of each month excluding holidays.
Note: Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only. Bar and deck table reservations must be made via telephone. Reservations are required at this time for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or less.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Continental, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 274-4044
  • Website
    http://www.ottosrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Karl Granberg
  • Private party facilities
    Otto's accommodates semi-private and private parties of up to 30 guests in the top-floor dining room (accessible by stairs only). Customized menus are offered and our staff will work with you to fulfill special requests specific to your event.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (877) 432-0009
  • Location
    6405 Mineral point Road, Madison, WI 53705
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Cross street
    Yellowstone Drive
  • Parking details
    Ample on-site parking directly in front of and to the side of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the west side (back) of the restaurant along with ample parking.
  • Public transit
    Madison Metro Bus Route 67, Mineral Point Rd. and Yellowstone Dr. stop.
  • Entertainment
    From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Otto's features live jazz performances Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30, on our canopy-covered deck. Deck reservations can be made only by calling the restaurant directly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Madison

    Healthy

  • Madison

    Neighborhood gem

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

1,594 Reviews

  1. SusanA

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Otto’s is our favorite restaurant! The food is delicious! We’ve been dining there for years and will continue to do so! The service is excellent too!

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  2. MadelineR

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    So so good Mediterranean/Greek food! It was great dining here especially with a gluten allergy, they make most of the menu gluten free so there’s nothing to worry about. Really reasonable wine prices + great variety of foods to try. We ate upstairs and it was quiet and cozy highly recommend!

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  3. Sancho

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our meal. One salmon, one duck. Both rated excellent. We are tough food critics because our food at home is spectacular and we are not in general restaurant eaters. The server was gracious and competent. We are not damning with faint praise. Otto's is worth a visit. As frugal seniors we like entrees to stay under $25.00 so we went beyond our fiscal comfort zone. Good luck to us these days, right? Bottom line, however: If friends asked for a Madison Supper destination, Otto's would be on the p[ositive list for sure.

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  4. PatriciaW

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening - excellent service, delicious food, and relaxed atmosphere.

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  5. GordonH

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently one of the best places in Madison, by all measures.

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  6. PaulH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A quality of the food was excellent in the service splendid. The restaurant was just a little loud and so it was difficult to hear some of my table mates. The size of the sea bass piece was a little on the small side. Otherwise the sea bass was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  7. ChristopherS

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food and service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The restaurant is located in a lovely house, but the ambiance is dated. The plate presentation is fair, but the food is very good. We had the crab cakes as an appetizer, the seafood trio and th scallops. Would highly recommend.

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  9. mkmadison

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    I have eaten at Otto's many time and have always had an excellent experience with both food and service. Yesterday, however, was a bit dismaying and disconcerting because my two dining companions and I were the only ones there except for a table of four women. One lone young man was taking care of both tables and was the only employee that we saw. Service was moderately slow, but professionally handled. The quality of the food was very good. I have never eaten at Otto's with so few other diners in attendance and no other wait-staff. I hope this was not a bad omen. I will certainly return to Otto's and hope to see more patrons there.

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  10. kims

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner, our server was fabulous. Great evening !!

    1 person found this helpful

  11. Satisfieddiner

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, friendly service, lovely environment. Highly recommended.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. Freudy

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Our waitress was fun and compent!

    1 person found this helpful

  13. Birthday

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service in an old country house.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. jocan

    Milwaukee

    107 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A Celebration dinner at Ottos. The food was very good, seared scallops were wonderful. Cheesecake was very creamy for dessert. Our server was very professional yet fun.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. KateB

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was great. We tried the chef's tasting menu with wine and it was all wonderful!

    1 person found this helpful

  16. Slubar

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently wonderful service and food. Highly recommended!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Food and drink took a very long time and food came out cold

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  18. GaryC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Haven't eaten at Otto's for several years. Had a special visitor to show around Madison and decided on Otto's. Good choice. The Lamb and seabass entrées were as good as I have ever had anywhere. Service was great and the entire staff very pleasant. Won't be several years till I go again. Drinks were also top drawer.

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  19. MADISONIAN

    Milwaukee

    46 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    After dining at Otto's quite often from the day they opened, we stopped going when one or more of us got sick three different times. It has been at least a dozen years since we returned. We decided to try it last night after reading some positive online stuff recently. While no one is yet ill, the experience was mostly awful. The salads were OK as was the shrimp cocktail. The entrees, however, were awful. I've never been served a thin ribeye stick before. It barely had a taste. The same with the mushrooms, and mashed potatoes. The other entree was mostly left on the plate. Not even worth describing. Since we'll probably be much too old to climb the stairs a dozen years from now, we'll probably not give this place a third try!

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  20. JoanL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a group of six longtime friends who gathered for lunch. The weather was sunny and warm. Perfect for eating outside on the deck. After paying our tabs, the waitress invited us to linger . What a gift! Thank you!

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  21. Jiminy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The hostess greeted us promptly and was very friendly. We were seated near the entrance and the hostess station. We found the staff there quite loud and noisy but friendly. We wonder why, when there is an abundance of ripe, juicy, tasty tomatoes available at farmers markets all over Madison, why the tomatoes use on the salad plate were greenhouse grown, tough and un flavorful?

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  22. Toddp

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and service with reasonable prices and free entertainment out on the deck.

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  23. SukiW

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites! Delicious, warm & friendly environment & wonderful service.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Service was terrible, searcher forgot about us multiple times. Our drinks never came.

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  25. MicheleR

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Service was a little inattentive. Not seriously so, but a bit frustrating.

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  26. EagleG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As an older establishment, Otto's offers an atmosphere that is a beehive of activity and personal enough to visit. The service is high level and the food excellent.

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  27. Jake

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We've been to Otto's a number of times. Some have been quite good, others less so. This time was disappointing. Service was slow. Food was mediocre. Many of the staff were dressed inappropriately.

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  28. cindy22

    Naples

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    food selection was very good; food was delicious. Service was a bit slow due to crowds but waitress was very nice. The drinks were made quite weak

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  29. DottieM

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration. Tracie our server was excellent. Both the service and food was first rate. All of us were exceptionally happy with our food Bd the experience. A lovely place to celebrate

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  30. Den007

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We love Otto's and would give it 5 stars but there were a few reasons we could not this time. Our two guests loved their steak and duck, they thought both were outstanding, but they barely touched their salads. Our NZ mussels and squid were excellent and with the squid being gluten free it was a big plus for my husband who must eat GF. But our entree salads were disappointing because they were dense with too much spinach. Some romaine to lighten them would have been welcome, and a tastier vinaigrette -- this one lacked pizzazz. The salmon on mine was room temperature, and I really wish it had been served hot or even warm. Service was excellent and we love the ambience and the fact there are many gluten free options. We highly recommend Otto's and hope they'll adjust their salads to make them lighter and tastier. We will be back again and again.

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  31. NorthsideDiner

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Otto's never disappoints. The only minor flaw, was our waitperson was a bit distracted and we never got a bread basket, nor were asked about pepper for our salads.

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  32. MaryH

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    It was very loud and warm in the restaurant. We were on the second floor. The first floor was much more comfortable. Also it was very loud where we sat. Service was just ok. We requested a second round of drinks to have with our meals but they didn’t come to our table until we were almost halfway done with our meal.

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  33. Bucketlist1

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The quality of the food is always excellent. For some reason, our server brought the main course to two people of the three seated at our table. The third item came out and I saw it was delivered to the next table. The diner at that table began to eat his dinner. I saw the entree was the food item my guest ordered. We waited 5 minutes. We saw our server talking to the receptionist. I apprised her of the situation. She was upset - did not apologize at first. She went back to the kitchen and "hurried up" our duck entree. I and the other diner waited for the delayed order to be delivered. I am not sure if we will come back for a while.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Waitress was pretty rude and the restaurant was absolutely freezing. Won’t be returning.

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  35. BRUNO

    Milwaukee

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch! Great service and a lovely surprise gifted dessert of bread pudding!

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  36. MikeK

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food nice ambiance. Unique building. Scallops were great

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  37. FastCatCathy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The summer outdoor dining on the patio can't be beat. Music by West Side Andy was a big plus. Dinner wa very tasty.

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  38. JimK

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A very busy evening for the staff, but handled very well. Good food, and an excellent setting.

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  39. ChuckG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Outstanding food, good wine choices. Our service was a little on the slow side but it resulted in opportunity for much conversation which turned out to be a good thing.

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  40. medialink

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    The Sea Food Trio entree was terrific. The server treated me like a long lost friend and frankly was unprofessional. The bartender did not know how to make my cocktail. The noise level inside was unacceptable. If I go again, weather permitting, I'll opt for the outdoor patio.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 274-4044.

Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison is rated 4.4 stars by 1594 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

6405 Mineral point Road, Madison, WI 53705

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Yellowstone Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Continental, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample on-site parking directly in front of and to the side of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the west side (back) of the restaurant along with ample parking.
  • Public transit
    Madison Metro Bus Route 67, Mineral Point Rd. and Yellowstone Dr. stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Karl Granberg
  • Entertainment
    From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Otto's features live jazz performances Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30, on our canopy-covered deck. Deck reservations can be made only by calling the restaurant directly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ottosrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (608) 274-4044
  • Private party facilities
    Otto's accommodates semi-private and private parties of up to 30 guests in the top-floor dining room (accessible by stairs only). Customized menus are offered and our staff will work with you to fulfill special requests specific to your event.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (877) 432-0009

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