Fairchild

$$$ • Fine Dining, Seafood, Wine Bars

Hours:
2611 Monroe St, Madison
(608) 819-6361

About Fairchild

Fairchild is a high-quality restaurant in Madison known for its bright and flavorful dishes. The restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with beautifully prepared meals like Maitake Tempura and Sea Scallops. Customers have praised the exceptional service, which enhances the enjoyment of the meal. The desserts, including toffee pudding and burnt Dreamfarm goat cheese cake, are popular highlights. Recent visitors also enjoyed dishes such as Lobster Bisque and Duck, finding them unexpectedly spectacular. The Maitake Tempura was especially aromatic, and the striped bass featured delicate harissa paste and very good Verdeca white wine. The dessert with strawberries smelled fresh and real, thanks to the chef's connection with local farmers. While the atmosphere is casual, some feel the prices are high for the value. Overall, Fairchild remains a top choice for those seeking high-quality cuisine in a welcoming setting. The chefs here do something simple yet rare: they let the ingredients shine, making each dish memorable. Service is impeccable, and the food is simply perfect. The menu changes seasonally, often highlighting fresh vegetables and ingredients that seem hand-picked for their taste and appearance. Dishes like the Alsum Farm chilled corn soup, Maitake Tempura, and Green Barn charred broccoli are just some of the highlights. The fish, such as the Alaskan Halibut, is cooked to perfection, and desserts like the Brown Butter Financier are absolutely unbelievable. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making every visit special. Overall, Fairchild is widely regarded as the best fine dining restaurant in Madison, offering a great experience for those who value quality and thoughtful preparation.

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Fairchild Reviews

4.8
197 ratings
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5
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Food
4.8
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.8

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Terrific dinner tonight with work colleagues. Delicious dishes and great service.

We had dinner on Saturday night and loved it!! Matt, the bartender, was awesome, too! Will definitely be going back!

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Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4 - 9PM
Thursday 4 - 9PM
Friday 4 - 9PM
Saturday 4 - 9PM
Sunday 4 - 9PM
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