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Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.9(997)Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is located on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. The Schoolhouse was built in 1864 and was converted into a restaurant in 2008. We pride ourselves in supporting local vendors and ingredients to bring you the best quality dishes.
Enjoy a meal in our beautiful bistro or on the deck/patio as weather permits. We have a great selection of wine, cocktails, and carry a variety of domestic and craft beers.
The Schoolhouse is also a great venue for small events - micro weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, and any other celebrations!Sugar River Pizza Company
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.9(490)Made from scratch pizza and hometown comfort food are the focus of this family-run restaurant. Come join us for an evening among friends.
Villa Dolce
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(656)A modern Italian cafe in the heart of downtown historic Middleton. With a contemporary vibe this fusion Italian gem features unique topping gourmet pizzas, handmade pasta and famous Gelato.Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,672)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 and more. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Otto's is also open the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Spring and Summer when live music is being performed. Main level dining area is wheelchair accessible. Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only, bar and deck table reservations should be made via telephone. Reservations are recommended for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or more. In the event your party is unable to attend, please contact us by phone to cancel your reservation.
Stone Porch Alehouse
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(80)Stone Porch is named after it's huge stone wrap around porch but we don't let that vibe end there. Comfort food, refreshing cocktails to warm up the insides and a great team looking to make your visit memorable. Our head chef, Jacob Goldsberry, believes that from scratch is always best and that brings an authenticity to each dish that will remind you of home.The Mariner's Inn
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,857)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.
The Statehouse
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,217)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.Buck & Honey's - Monona
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(1,509)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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- BBradleySan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat menu, our steak was prepared perfectly and was incredibly tender. The lobster Mac and cheese was next level.More infoDraper Brother's ChophousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison•4.4
- SSaraVIPWisconsin •131 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoTahari was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and fun. Food was excellent. Owen helped us pick just the right Pinot noir for my finicky palate. Bananas Foster is always a good show and delicious finale. Thanks for another great experience.More infoRare SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison•4.6
- MMichaelNew York City •5 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 10, 2025Great view and excellent food. Last minute choice but glad we visitedMore infoThe StatehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison•4.5
- PPrestonWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 3, 2025That was a great experience and the food was fantastic.More infoSamba Brazilian GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Madison•4.5
- SSaraWisconsin •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 19, 2025Great food, love the buffet! Great staff and clean restaurant. Just wish we could have gone up to a higher level to see the view of the Capitol after eatingMore infoCIRCPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Madison•4.1
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Surrounded by lakes, Madison is also home to an amazing variety of cuisines. Fish fry, steak, and pasta are all local favorites that you can enjoy with a view of the lake and a bottle of fine wine. However, Swiss, French, Spanish, and Italian cuisines are also widely available around the city. Whether or not you follow a vegetarian or gluten-free diet, you'll definitely want to try the award-winning falafel, which you can find just north of downtown. Be sure to also stop by one of Madison's dairy bars, which serve far more than just a handful of cheese-centric dishes.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Madison is Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club
The best vegetarian restaurants in Madison are Sultan, Merchant and Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro
The restaurants with the best service in Madison are La Kitchenette, Red and Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Madison are The Tasting Room of Monona, Red and La Kitchenette