Palette Bar and Grill

Name: Palette Bar and Grill
Address: 901 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, United States, 53703
Telephone: (608) 455-8520
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

270 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu featuring in-house cut steaks and 21-day aged 100% black Angus beef.

As we inherited a space as historical as the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse, we had to do it justice. We kept our building’s 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.

Our menu features steak cuts made in-house, chef’s masterpieces, artisan salads and soups, along with a unique beer and hand-crafted cocktail selection.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Grill, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 455-8520
Website
http://www.palettegrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
901 E. Washington Ave Madison, WI 53703
Neighborhood
Madison
Cross street
S Paterson Street
Parking details
Free self-parking in hotel lot.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Achiote Pork Nachos$18.00
tortillas / black beans / jalapeño pico / wi cheddar / habanero vinaigrette
Chicken Wings$20.00
1 lb / your choice of sauce: buffalo / sesame teriyaki / naked
Mushrooms$14.00
herbed cream cheese / panko / parmigiano reggiano
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps$22.00
ginger / jicama slaw / avocado / sesame sauce / chili vinaigrette

Dippers

Served with your choice of 2 sauces. Sauces: smoked tomato aioli, ranch, blue cheese, cilantro garlic aioli, chili aioli, secret sauce, beer cheddar fondue, house-made marinara, buffalo

Hand-Breaded Cheese Curds$14.00
yellow & white cheddar
Fries$12.00
parmigiano reggiano
Bavarian Soft Pretzel Bites$11.00
garlic butter / sea salt

Soups & Salads

Soups

Baked Potato
bacon / wi cheddar / spring onions
- Cup$7.50
- Bowl$10.00
French Onion
house croutons / melted mozzarella
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.50

Salads

add chicken $8 / top sirloin $16 / shrimp $12 / salmon $14

Wedge$10.00
gorgonzola / bacon / cherry tomatoes / palette dressing
Over the Rainbow$10.00
greens / bacon / corn / tomatoes / garlic croutons / lemon-honey vinaigrette

Chef's Signatures

Sicilian Chicken Parmigiana$22.00
house-made marinara / fettucini / crostinis / roasted garlic cream
Cavatappi Primavera$18.00
cherry tomatoes / garlic / red onions / spinach / basil pesto / red bell peppers / reggiano / crostinis
Fresh Berry Salad$20.50
baby spinach / pecans / goat cheese / basil strawberry dressing / chicken
Steak Wedge*$22.00
grilled top sirloin / maytag blue / bacon / onions / cucumber / tomatoes / roasted beets / sweet pecans / palette dressing
Fish Tacos$21.00
beer battered & breaded cod / garlic cilantro slaw / chili dressing / avocado pico de gallo
Grilled Salmon*$24.00
house seasoning / wild mushrooms / wilted spinach / grilled orange / citrus beurre blanc
Espetadas*
chicken thigh / ny strip / garlic butter / crispy brussels sprouts / avocado salsa verde / street corn / cotija cheese / chili aioli / lime / chile / cilantro
- For Two People$52.00
Braised Bone-In Short Rib$35.00
mashed baby reds / grilled asparagus
Smoked Gouda Burger*$19.00
brioche bun / angus beef patty / smoked gouda / chili aioli / lettuce / tomato / onion straws / fries /
Fully Loaded Burger*$22.00
brioche bun / angus beef patty / smoked ham / bacon / melted cheese curds / grilled onions / secret sauce / fries
Palette Burger*$20.00
brioche bun / house beef patty / wi cheddar / bacon / baby arugula / beefsteak tomato / grilled onions / fries

Butcher's Block

21-day aged 100% black angus beef, served with your choice of soup or salad and entourage item

Land

Top Sirloin*
- 6oz$28.00
- 9oz$34.00
NY Strip*
- 14oz$47.00
Tenderloin*
- 6oz$41.00

Entourage

Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Mashed Baby Reds$8.00
reggiano / chives
Fries$7.00
parmigiano reggiano
Brussels Sprouts$8.00
brown sugar / black pepper
Street Corn$8.00
cotija cheese / chile / chili aioli / lime / cilantro
Homestyle Mac & Cheese$8.00
cavatappi

Complements

Red Wine Garlic Butter$2.50
Onion & Mushroom Demi$4.00
Veal Demi Glaze$2.50

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Madison
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DougC
Milwaukee
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always very delicious food, and outstanding service. Summer is an excellent server!!
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nancyp
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our server was the only one on duty and was also the bartender. She took great care of us.
FP
FordP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
I made a reservation for a Mother's Day Brunch. When we arrived, it did not appear that reservations were necessary or even expected. The staff was incredibly friendly, but the food was essentially an upscale continental breakfast that comes with many hotel stays. The pastries, yogurt, and condiments were definitely high quality rather than from a package, but it was a little less than I expected. This also did not appear to be something done for Mother's Day, it was just their basic Sunday brunch. At $15/per person, it's a decent value for what you get. It was just not what I signed up for.
DC
DougC
Milwaukee
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second trip here and equally pleased. Excellent food and great service!! Thanks to Summer!
K
Kwong
San Francisco
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Came here for the convenience of staying at the Hotel which houses the restaurant. Cocktails too icy and weak with odd combos. The dishes were all way too salty and many dishes were slathered in cheese. Would not recommend unless they cut down the salt and ease up on cheese.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife really enjoyed the food and service, and the drinks at the bar were awesome. They did have my favorite bourbon, which was a surprise since it is difficult to find. It was a bit loud in the dining area, but that was due to a large party celebrating someone’s 40th birthday.
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shadow1
Milwaukee
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The steak wedge salad is just perfect. Staff very helpful.
DC
DougC
Milwaukee
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow what great food and service we had! Can’t wait to return!! Shout out to Summer, great service and recommendations! Salmon was excellent and the short rib…. WOW
KC
KimC
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Located in the Hotel Indigo, good amount of space, wait staff was really great and attentive, selection of cocktails, wine and beer is really good. Nice variety on the menu. Had the berry salad and fish tacos - both very good.
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francesca
Milwaukee
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great staff. Food was good.
SG
ShlomiG
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food. Cocktails were fine as well. Service was ok and noise level a bit high. Would come back
TA
TracyA
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love Palette! Don’t ever take the Sicilian Chicken off the menu. It’s delish!
GE
GregE
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really delicious meal-one of the best burgers I've ever had, my wife enjoyed the scallop and salmon special. Solid drink menu-reasonably prices meals and drinks-a new favorite go to for us
LI
LarryI
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun to learn the history of the building. Nice menu, great food, great service
N
Nancy
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Lily, made us feel welcomed and was very attentive. In addition to that, the salmon was outstanding. Kudos to Hotel Indigo for bringing such a wonderful restaurant to Madison.
MG
MaryjoG
Milwaukee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, atmosphere and ambiance. Lots of energy! Good location with easy parking.
BK
BrendaK
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our night out! The drinks were amazing and the food was very tasty and well prepared. We will return and recommend to all!!! Cannot say enough good things about the management and the wait staff! Highly recommend the espresso martini, do not leave without having this signature drink!!!
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Amoamarone
Milwaukee
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Interesting tasty cocktails and really excellent potato soup
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Cocktails were unique and yummy. Great service. Highly recommend.
KS
KateS
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food & atmosphere! Server seemed quite busy but we were taken care of just fine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we went with some friends last night and it was great! none of us had been before, and now we’ll definitely be coming back. everything was excellent - drinks, food, and service. thanks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious and we loved server, Summer! She was delightful! ❤️
L
Luv2wine
Denver
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great fresh food. Waitress was pretty good, rest of the staff stepped in to help each other. Fun time.
l
ldubey
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Dining spacious tastefully decorated. We ate dinner there early on a Monday so not crowded. Server very helpful and food and drinks arrived promptly. Entrees tasty & well prepared.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Food looked great but could have had more flavor. Should have ordered the salad or burger not the pasta. Great service and great drinks.
j
jamgol
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
overpriced food as it is located in a hotel and you pay the hotel premium for food that is not that good. chicken wrap chicken was mushy and way too much sauce on the fettuccine. was close to the sylvee was the best feature. overpriced food that was just ok. will not return
FM
FamilyMayhem
Milwaukee
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Decided to try the Palette after searching OpenTable and their website. They gave fair warning about the “Covid situation” and a well written statement for their 15% up charge for employees. They had a unique and lively space. It’s well decorated and able to hold large groups and ample parking for the restaurant on a Saturday night. The acoustics are not great. We had trouble hearing and conversing with our waiter and each other. There was a special drink tasting that evening, but the waiter was “only a part time helper” and we never did gain information about the drink or the ability to order it even after asking. It was “no I don’t know anything about that”. The food was delicious as was the assortment of cocktails our party of 4 ordered. The food was served at a good pace and we were happy with our bill close out since we had to get to Overture. The food was pricey, but good. We would visit again, but not sure if the extra 15% remains in effect since it is already pricey (burger and parm fries for $18, wedge steak salad was $22 and 3 fish tacos for $16.50, and cocktails were all $10+ each then add on the 15% surcharge and a 20% tip.)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great experience, great food, drink & service in the beautiful setting downtown.
JK
JulieK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, the bar was a little dark for my aging eyes, wonderful cocktail
LO
LORIB
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, atmosphere and food! Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is very nice. It made for a great Valentines dinner. The ambience and energy was palpable. The service was excellent, we were greeted quickly and well taken care of. The food came out in a timely manner and both of our meals were excellent. We had the braised short ribs and the New York strip, which was cooked very well. We had several specialty drinks on the menu and they were tasty and well prepared. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I would certainly go back!
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Lynn
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome in every way! Highly recommend for a nice relaxing place to have dinner
k
kirbyd
Milwaukee
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hallie was a great server! A fun place for a date night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great food and nice server. Tables were too close and server had too many tables to give prompt service to all. We waited many times to order drinks and dinner due to her many tables. Kitchen was amazing at getting food out when ordered and staff worked well together.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Fun place. Service was ok. We had a fantastic seat at the bar with a view so that made up for all of it.
G
Greggor
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, good service. The ribs were excellent. The hotel does have valet parking if you're not wanting to park a bit away on East Washington.
LS
LarryS
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant and decor. The food was a but pricey but it all tasted good and the staff was very friendly. The valet parking was nice as my group was from out of town.
JO
JacobO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I both got steaks and soups. Everything was delicious!! Service was excellent!!
BP
BrookeP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious & server was very attentive.
k
kathryna
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great experience meeting a friend for lunch on a Friday! Snowy outside but warm, cozy, and welcoming inside the Palette Grill. Bartender was very attentive and friendly, drinks were a little out of the ordinary and outstanding, food was hot and flavorful. We sat in the bar area but the dining area looked just as inviting and satisfying. I will be back!

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
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Palette Bar and Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

901 E. Washington Ave Madison, WI 53703

Additional information

Cross street
S Paterson Street
Neighborhood
Madison
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Grill, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free self-parking in hotel lot.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.palettegrill.com/
Phone number
(608) 455-8520

Palette Bar and Grill

Make a reservation

Additional information

Grilled Salmon

Palette Burger

Steak Wedge

Starters

Achiote Pork Nachos$18.00

Chicken Wings$20.00

Mushrooms$14.00

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps$22.00

Dippers

Hand-Breaded Cheese Curds$14.00

Fries$12.00

Bavarian Soft Pretzel Bites$11.00

Soups & Salads

Soups

Baked Potato

French Onion

Salads

Wedge$10.00

Over the Rainbow$10.00

Chef's Signatures

Sicilian Chicken Parmigiana$22.00

Cavatappi Primavera$18.00

Fresh Berry Salad$20.50

Steak Wedge*$22.00

Fish Tacos$21.00

Grilled Salmon*$24.00

Espetadas*

Braised Bone-In Short Rib$35.00

Smoked Gouda Burger*$19.00

Fully Loaded Burger*$22.00

Palette Burger*$20.00

Butcher's Block

Land

Top Sirloin*

NY Strip*

Tenderloin*

Entourage

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Mashed Baby Reds$8.00

Fries$7.00

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Street Corn$8.00

Homestyle Mac & Cheese$8.00

Complements

Red Wine Garlic Butter$2.50

Onion & Mushroom Demi$4.00

Veal Demi Glaze$2.50

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