47 Best Bar & Grill in Madison

“Our son just moved to Madison so we’re looking for local places to frequent, Slice’s is definitely on the list! Delicious food, friendly staff, good prices. Did the Friday fish fry and it was fantastic.“

“Badger Tavern has really stepped up its game under the new ownership. Clay has perhaps the best work ethic I’ve ever witnessed. The food is consistently excellent, and you’re guaranteed a good time every time. The staff is stellar too, fun, friendly, and hardworking. Badger Tavern is now my go-to place for a ‘sure thing’! 5 Stars“

“Very queer/trans-friendly atmosphere, server was very attentive while still allowing my girlfriend and I to enjoy each others company. Food was excellent, drinks were excellent, all around great little hole-in-the-wall date night place. 10/10 would recommend! Well definitely be back. ☺️💜“

“Love it - great food, great people“

“Great Burgers“

“how can you go wrong, awesome menu, lovely bartenders & great cooks... I'd be surprised if you have a bad thing to say here“

“Pretty good! I got the veggie burrito which wasn’t anything special but it still hit! The potatoes were really good. I also got the s’mores cold brew and that was delicious.

Vegetarian options: They had a veggie burrito which is what I got. They also had a scrambler and a bagel sandwich. And some classic breakfast stuff like pancakes and french toast. I was just there for brunch so can’t speak for all of their menus!“

“I’m perpetually impressed with the quality of food at Dextie’s. The staff is like family. Incredibly professional, personable, and friendly.“

“Love this place. The food is amazing and the staff is awesome. Really good service. I have been here several times and never had a bad experience!“

“I had the fish fry with chili and coleslaw. The fish was by far the best part. The coleslaw and chili were ok, but not memorable. The fish was good. I would not go back just for the fish, though.It was surprisingly loud even though there was not a local game on. The pool table needed more room to play, so tables were pushed out of the way, making them unavailable to use.“

“I recently visited Momos and decided to try their strawberry mojito. Let me tell you, it was absolutely amazing! The combination of fresh strawberries and the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess made it a refreshing and delightful drink. Not only was the strawberry mojito fantastic, but the overall ambiance of the place was also wonderful. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff (ANA) added to the enjoyment of my visit. I highly recommend Momos for anyone looking for a delicious drink and a great place to unwind.“

“Cozy atmosphere, great food and drinks!“

“Saw Junipour on 7/13 and they shredded!“

“Came here on the recommendation of our Uber driver. Great call! Great place. The staff was fantastic. Maggie and Tony were especially welcoming to us Bama boys. I can’t say enough about the hospitality shown to us. The burgers and curds were phenomenal. Not sure if I’ll ever get back to Madison, but I’ll certainly drop in again if I do!!“

“The Atwood is great. They are firm believers in keeping their guests entertained. They have Wiis and other video games around with plenty of controllers to play plenty of drop-in style games.

We rented their basement last year for an event and it was great.“

“Great neighborhood tavern! Staffing changes have been made.“

“Nice atmosphere ,huge beer list,great food“

“Love the rustic indrustrialized interior. The outdoor beer garden is absolutely charming with grape vines and lights. Staff are all very friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed the Strawberry Fields cocktail and the freshly made Ellsworth cheese curds. Can't wait to go back and try more!“

“Excellent service and a great atmosphere“

“Great food, friendly service.“

“great food, and even greater people“

“Still one of my favorite dive bars in Wisconsin. Had a pretty good burger this time too. Got to pet a couple of good dogs and was able to enjoy a pair of reasonably priced beers. Glad to see some things have stayed awesome since I left this beautiful town.“

“The Tiki is a great place to have a drink and watch the sunset over Lake Monona. It's a beautiful lakefront property, like a big back yard. The bar is full service. Food is available, usually on Friday and weekends. Military fundraiser, burgers, brats are there, sometimes a food cart. They also have occasional live music. A schedule is available online. Very low key atmosphere. A nice summertime place to go.“

“One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! My husband and I had a great date night. Fabulous meal, service and atmosphere.“

“we came in close to close and were treated every bit as warmly as the first customer. the burgers were delicious, the old fashions were fantastic, the staff so friendly,with great service. we'll be back! your new friends from baraboo edie and doug haney“

“great food, great bar tenders, great atmosphere, great time every time I stop in! huge shout out to Kurt/Claire/Derrick/Linken/Marley for always knowing me by name and making every stop amazing!!!“

“Excellent service and fish fry while watching the packer game. A true gem with great food. They also have a fantastic Reuben.“

“My girlfriend and I went to get some food at Wahlburgers and ordering was fast. No line. I had my food surprisingly fast but she had to wait for quite a while. Turns out it was a mix up in the kitchen. It really wasn't a big issue but they comped her meal and upgraded it for free. The cook came out and apologized for the mistake. The food was very good and worth the wait. I told them it was no big deal and we will be coming back for sure !!

Parking: They have a good size parking lot. Lots of spaces.

Wheelchair accessibility: Seemed to be fully wheel chair accessible.“

“It's hard to know where to start. First they have Guinness on tap they have harp on tap they have some incredible drink selections but let's go away from there and go to the food I only had the basically the fish and chips the batter was incredibly light it was not greasy it didn't detract in a fish the fish inside was amazing the chips were great decent french fries fresh as opposed to cook for 2 hours before the coleslaw was superb they've been a two slices of rye bread with it the rest of the menu looked very good it had sandwiches anywhere from 12:00 to $19 main meals anywhere from 22 to 42 or higher market price steak whatever that means in English and the appetizers look amazing so I'd recommend it if you're going to be in a first class hotel in Madison Wisconsin which isn't going to happen to everyone and barely happen to me I recommend this place it's got aesthetics and Keith and they do wear masks“

“Best bar in madison!! :) cheaper food n drinks! And the air conditioner works! Plus right there“

“Best Madison dive bar, hands down!“

“Great place for lunch or dinner. Always new specials & the staff is amazing.“

“Good food I had a Turkey sandwich with bacon and chips snd it was delicious. My friend had a taco salad. Very good“

“Good location for mini golf!!“

“Fantastic job catering our company event for 75 people. Staff were hard-working and very courteous, great job! Many compliments from everyone on the food service. Everything served fresh and hot. White and red brats, burgers, fries and curds were all on the menu. Thanks again!“

“Took 1.5 hours getting food and it came cold. Ordered a cheeseburger for 17.00 and it came with no cheese. Dry and over cooked. The rest of the food was cold. Waitress was busy visiting with other staff. Was a total disaster.“

“I was in there yesterday evening (7/29/2022) with my husband and father around 7 pm. Our waitress made a few mistakes in our service. But what meant something to me is that she apologized. She could easily have avoided us. Management had already stepped in. But she didn’t. It took courage to come back to us and say she was sorry. I probably didn’t show it at the time, but I really appreciated that. It showed a great deal of poise and courage.“

“of course I recommend dutchmill , if you know how to respect people and just have a good night out. you'll find in time they become family/ friends“

“friendly people we had a great time there“

“Came with a group of 6, teens and adults. Everyone was able to find something they liked on the menu. The service was very personal and excellent. The food tasted great. The cheese curds are a must have. The portions were more than generous.“

“I went to the Echo Tap over the weekend because I had a craving for a burger. I didn’t know that there was a hockey game that night so it was quite busy but our server was very nice and accommodating despite how many tables he had. But the burger I had… it was the BEST burger I’ve had in a long long time! It was cooked perfectly and the flavors were perfect. Highly highly recommend!!“

“Once you stumble into this hole in the all...you may never return. There is a diamond so bright in this place. Your shoes might stick a bit to the floor but embrace the vibe. They have some awesome ambiance and sling drinks even the stiffest of barflys will live!“

“I totally enjoyed visiting Hawk's Bar in Madison, Wisconsin on August 3, 2024. The bartender was Jimmy, and he was excellent at his job. He provided friendly and helpful customer service. Hawk's has enough craft beers to keep me more than happy. Although I didn't eat there, the food menu looked very good, too. I definitely recommend Hawk's Bar.“

“Such a fun place to dance & hangout!!! One of the best spots in Madison and a great mix of DJ’s!“

“Great room, location was unmatched right on the water, and fun events!“