Buck & Honey's - Monona

Name: Buck & Honey's - Monona
Address: 800 W. Broadway Suite 300, Monona, WI, United States, 53713
Telephone: (608) 478-2618
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1535)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

800 W. Broadway Suite 300, Monona, WI 53713

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 478-2618
Website
http://www.buckandhoneys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sammy Millan

Location
800 W. Broadway Suite 300, Monona, WI 53713
Neighborhood
Madison
Cross street
Bridge Road
Parking details
Parking available in the main lot, behind the AVID Hotel or the current II underground parking lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,535 people are saying

Buck & Honey's - Monona reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Madison
Best Overall
Madison
Great for brunch
Madison
Healthy
Madison
Neighborhood gem
Madison
Great for outdoor dining
Madison
Lively
Madison
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buck & Honey's Monona offers "delicious food," "friendly service," and a "lovely outdoor patio." Patrons appreciate the "fantastic cocktails" and "wonderful brunch options." Despite some noise and seating issues, the "ambiance is excellent." Consistent praise for "attentive staff" and standout dishes like the "spicy tuna bites" and "mushroom risotto" makes this a local favorite.

1,535 Reviews

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Robin
Wisconsin3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience! Our server was outstanding and attentive. The drinks were great and Three of my party ordered Fish fry, fish tacos and pasta which were delicious. I had ordered blackened Mahi which was not blackened, extremely chewy and lacked flavor. I would not recommend that one.
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Tim
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
B and H in Monona is my go to spot for lunch when I am with customers in that area. Great food and service.
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Suzanne
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was my second visit. A lot of folks like B&H so while my first visit wasn’t great we decided to give it a second shot. I’d say it was a waste of $ and calories. I had the ribs which were sooo dry and bbq sauce was cloyingly sweet, cheese curds seems like they came from food service, mixed salad also felt like the greens came pre-cut from food service. Brussels sprout appetizer snd veggie entree were basically the same with the affiliation of a creamy sauce, truffle Mac and cheese was flat and gloopy. Also, not related to food quality but menu felt dated, that didn’t bother me but it was curios. I hate to be a hater but it was a big bust. For my money I’d go to the Great Dane which has a similar vibe but much better prep and quality. Only upside is that they do have a nice ambiance. And there are mints at the end. Our group decided that the best part of the meal were the wipes that came with the ribs and the mints.
Buck & Honey's - MononaResponded on June 18, 2025
Thank you for giving Buck & Honey’s another try and for taking the time to share both your review and your private note with us. While it’s hard to read that your experience missed the mark again, we truly appreciate your honesty and the constructive tone in which you shared your thoughts. Your comments about the flavors, textures, and presentation are being taken seriously and will be shared with our culinary team as we continue to review and improve our menu. That said, we’re genuinely sorry that we fell short of delivering the experience you were hoping for. It's clear you wanted to enjoy your time with us and were rooting for us to deliver—and that means a lot. Your feedback has already sparked internal discussions, and we’d be grateful for the opportunity to earn back your trust.
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ben
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very chill staff - from the hostess rocking the cat themed shirt to the serving staff. You could tell everyone had been busy but still super attentive and in a good mood. Tasty food, nice atmosphere and will return.
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Matthew
Wisconsin2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Fish fry was very good. Chicken on the salad was salty and dry. Cheese curds were pretty good. There were plenty of open window seats but the hostess seated us next to a big wall that was built into the restaurant seemingly to divide the room. However, it is very high and takes away a good view that the window seats have. It didn’t make much sense. Anyway, place seems pretty cool so we had high expectations and that’s maybe why the lower rating. It really didn’t live up to what we had thought.
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J VIP
Wisconsin113 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, shrimp dishes, and the service was good and prompt. Sorry that the scallops are not available on the menu for now.
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Kevin
Wisconsin19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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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Barbara
Wisconsin2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Better go mid-afternoon if you want to order the Saturday night prime rib special cooked rare-medium rare
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Marcia
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice selection on menu - blackened fish does really come that way though
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Anne
Wisconsin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were so happy to find our favorite server from another restaurant had ended up here! O'Keeve is amazing and so attentive, we have never been disappointed. Buck & Honey is lucky to have him! This was our first visit to this establishment, as we were looking for a nice place to eat outdoors on such a nice day. A Google search recommended Buck & Honey's, and I'm so glad! The outdoor patio was lovely and the fire pit kept us just warm enough. The food was also delicious, especially the spicy tuna bites. I had the Honey Martini and it was quite possibly one of the best cocktails I've ever had. The cinnamon sugar was was a chefs kiss! I can't wait to bring the rest of our family here, especially since we have a few coasters from the Coaster Tin pack to use. Highly recommended!
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Buck & Honey's - Monona is rated 4.6 stars by 1535 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 40 times today

800 W. Broadway Suite 300, Monona, WI 53713

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bridge Road
Neighborhood
Madison
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available in the main lot, behind the AVID Hotel or the current II underground parking lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sammy Millan
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buckandhoneys.com/
Phone number
(608) 478-2618

Buck & Honey's - Monona

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