27 Best American Restaurants near Dane

“Stopped in for supper on Friday night. It was close to 8:30 by the time we got there. We both had the deep fried cod. It was outstanding !! Still had the salad bar full, fish was lightly breaded and great service as usual !! Great food and drinks. Highly recommend the prime rib on Saturday night as well. 😋😋“

“great little bar with a home town feel.“

“The food is amazing for such a cheap price. Haven’t found prices this good anywhere in the area. Very friendly place with a nice atmosphere, 100% recommend trying this place!“

“Good food and great service. What’s not to like?“

“Took my daughter to this 60’s inspired cocktail style restaurant, to celebrate her birthday. We both agree that the overall vibe was sensational. The staff was amazing with our waitress being kind and courteous, as well as prompt with service. The menu is rather eclectic with various options, so there is something for everyone. The design of the place is thoughtful with the music matching the vibe. I am excited to see what the future holds for Lola's!“

“The Thai chicken bowl is amazing!!! I’ve gotten it 3 times in the past 2 weeks. Great outdoor seating area too! There was even live music tonight. Great atmosphere and food!“

“First time trying Culver’s, and if you’re traveling through an area that has one, I’d honestly recommend stopping at least once to try it out. It definitely feels a bit different from the typical fast-food experience, with a much larger variety of burgers, sides, desserts, and frozen treats available.

My spouse and I tried the Swiss Melt along with their limited-time burger offering. Taste-wise, both burgers were actually pretty good. I’d personally rate them around a 7.5/10 for flavor. The only downside was presentation. When the food came out, it honestly did not look very appetizing visually, probably closer to a 4/10 on appearance.

The fries were also extremely salty, so if you’re watching your sodium intake, that’s something to keep in mind.

Now for the highlight: the desserts. I had the salted caramel milkshake, and it was absolutely delicious. Easily the best part of the meal and something I would definitely order again. Their frozen dessert menu alone is worth checking out.

The restaurant was very busy, which usually says a lot about local popularity, and service moved along well despite the crowd. Overall, a solid experience and a fun stop if you’ve never tried Culver’s before.“

“2026 update - they have pup cups here. The check out lady was super kind and noticed my pup. She ordered a pup cup and my dog was in heaven. Thank you!

Like most culvers this location does a good job of keeping the line moving. The workers are kind and the food is resonable.“

“The prime rib was as good as you get to night. It was a real high quality piece of beef cooked to perfection. I'll be back.“

“I usually love bear and bottle but my food and service were just bad today I’ve had this server before and they just aren’t attentive Had to go to bar for my second drink Normally food is very good but taco dip has huge chunks of cream cheese Server left my food at edge of table for more that fifteen minutes which attracted flies I love the open air aspect of this spot bit of your food is left for that long…. Flies come to you. I will only eat at the bar from now on. Bar service is amazing“

“Wonderful food and service! Love that you serve Icelandic Haddock! The best!“

“Sadly, this particular Culver’s either changed their fish fry breading recipe or they don’t fry it correctly. The last 2 fish fries I purchased tasted terrible.“

“Great service! Friendly staff! Wonderful food! Neat and clean environment! Awesome prices!“

“The food and service were great. Love the mix of cocktail and wine options. Love the playlist and the place is incredibly clean.“

“We came in and ordered and there was something wrong with the order- we tried calling back a few times but the line kept saying busy (later found out there’s an issue with their phone) so we drove back. It’s been a long weekend and honestly we were upset when we came in but the manager on shift (not sure her name I wish I caught it) was fantastic. I’ve worked food service for a long time and the way she handled the situation and corrected everything was like watching a training video she was so sweet, calm, and helpful. I truly appreciate your help I’m sorry I forgot to grab your name!!“

“Even with a completely full bar, the bartender, Madison, stayed calm, efficient, and on top of everything. Drinks came out quickly, orders were accurate, and she still made everyone feel welcomed and taken care of. It’s impressive to see someone handle that level of volume while keeping such a positive attitude. Great service and great energy — definitely one of the reasons I’ll be coming back!“

“Great staff, food, and atmosphere! A true Wisconsin family owned gem!“

“My group of about 14 people came for the fish fryI I had the walleye deep fried with sweet potato fries. they were great the brandy old fashion which was all great. Service excellent. It was somewhat loud but bars a always loud“

“We are local and is our favorite place to go just saying!! Love it!!!“

“We where frozen from a day of fishing in the rain. Very friendly and welcoming local watering hole. Amber was great, food was awesome and whipped out quick. If you are looking for a 5star steak house and dress codes this ain't the place. If you want cozy and easy food and good drinks, this is it. Thanks!“

“Went to the Famous Walleye Breakfast today with a warm welcome from April. I came in for Breakfast but with the atmosphere fun & outgoing we stayed for the rest of the afternoon. Service was 5 star 🌟. I highly recommend the second Sunday of every month & the special appearance of April.“

“friendly people we had a great time there“

“friday night deep fried cod with clam chowder and mac n cheese will hit the spot every time. Throw in some slaw or tots if you're really hungry.“

“Best dinner. (Coconut shrimp) & drinks I've had in a long time. It was my BD & Nick is the best bartender & so accommodating along with Alyxis our dinner. Server. 5 stars. People are also so friendly. Great BD at Fitz's.“

“omg the catfish is 🔥i recommended the omelet also was fantastic. will be back! If you come to Madison wi come here prices are great!“

“My family and I come here around the holidays every year and we’re always taken care of. We have three households, 11 kids total, basically a circus, but Kyle and his team are always friendly and extremely accommodating. Thank you, A&W for making our dining experience special each year.“