Amazing food and drinks! They also have a parking lot. Turn at the Cat Annex, and you’ll find the lot there.
Duke DeAndre Hanumanteshwar
🌟 5-Star Review – Gates & Brovi, Madison, WI 🌟
After our Meet the Authors event in Madison, we had the pleasure of dining at Gates & Brovi — and it was the perfect way to end a meaningful day. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed, and effortlessly stylish, creating a space that invites connection and conversation.
The food was absolutely outstanding — from the fresh oysters and crisp salads to the expertly prepared pasta and perfectly cooked fish. Each bite was full of flavor and care. The staff was friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel at home.
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Gates & Brovi for a delicious and memorable dining experience. We’ll definitely return next time we’re in Madison. Highly recommended!
Chelsea Qi
Clam chowder and the shrimp cake egg Benedict are good🤗
Maggie Pemberton
We stopped in for dinner but just stayed for cocktails and fries, mostly because of the prices and overall experience. $20 for a poboy without a side felt kind of wild. We were hoping for more seafood or Cajun options, I wonder if I completely imagined the Cajun influence from years ago.
The fries were fine, but definitely on the expensive side for what you get. Oddly, no sauce included. Not the end of the world, just unexpected.
Now, this isn’t really the restaurant’s fault, but the vibe was kind of chaotic. There were kids flailing around everywhere like we accidentally walked into a 90s Applebee’s on free balloon night. Maybe it was just bad timing, but it made it hard to justify spending that much on dinner.
Also, we were charged extra for Bulleit in a drink that already listed Bulleit in the ingredients. Not a huge deal, but definitely confusing.
Jim McNulty
Hometown favorite, great American fare and fully stocked bar.
Mike Tursky
My children took me there last year for Father’s Day last year. So I asked if we could go back this year. It didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend.
Ostrich
The fries are colder than the water.
Timothy D
Great bar and food. A neighborhood staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata
Tobyn Leigh
Fave breakfast spot when I visit Madison. Great staff, food, and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Cake Benedict, Cheese Curds, Side Buttermilk Pancake
ofri ivri
A cute place with a good atmosphere. Very tasty and varied food, everyone can find something to eat here. Pleasant service, recommend
Great place.... Always busy. Parking can be challenging, but worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Luchsinger
Great place to watch a game, especially badgers or packers. They usually have several good beers on tap, and their cocktail list is interesting and unique. Their food hits well above the average mark. Pizza and fish are (separately) their specialties.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Schaeffer
I am reviewing just because I have been here in the past and really enjoyed it, but the most recent time (sep 2024) the food was really disappointing. The calamari tasted like the fryer oil was well past it’s use on the good pieces, and some pieces were so fishy/off tasting we did not continue eating it after those bites. We got the specials, the whitefish was perfectly cooked and very clean tasting, but the rest of the dish was underwhelming and the sweet corn purée was indeed sweet, like dessert. I did not eat it. The fried fish sandwich fell apart a few bites in with awkward cuts of veg. However I will say the staff was very nice and attentive (two gentleman- managers or owners? were extra on top of things) . and while some reviews say parking is difficult I say to them this restaurant is very clear that they have limited parking and you can park in the neighborhood. I don’t mind that I just want good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Seth Murray
Restored my faith in Madison cuisine. Came late on a Friday. No problem finding seats for a group of five, but I understand it gets really busy. Cheese curds were best I remember ever having. Calamari was outstanding. The one honey blonde beer I had was good, not a huge selection of local drafts though. They deserve 6 stars for bluegill sandwich and the side salad it came with, amazing! I think was ~$31 per person plus tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Cheese Curds
Chris Perron
First time here. Reasonable prices, good selection and quality food on this visit. I like the atmosphere; felt comfy in athletic shorts and sandals but didn't have to sacrifice quality.
Amazing food and drinks! They also have a parking lot. Turn at the Cat Annex, and you’ll find the lot there.
🌟 5-Star Review – Gates & Brovi, Madison, WI 🌟
After our Meet the Authors event in Madison, we had the pleasure of dining at Gates & Brovi — and it was the perfect way to end a meaningful day. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed, and effortlessly stylish, creating a space that invites connection and conversation.
The food was absolutely outstanding — from the fresh oysters and crisp salads to the expertly prepared pasta and perfectly cooked fish. Each bite was full of flavor and care. The staff was friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel at home.
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Gates & Brovi for a delicious and memorable dining experience. We’ll definitely return next time we’re in Madison. Highly recommended!
Clam chowder and the shrimp cake egg Benedict are good🤗
We stopped in for dinner but just stayed for cocktails and fries, mostly because of the prices and overall experience. $20 for a poboy without a side felt kind of wild. We were hoping for more seafood or Cajun options, I wonder if I completely imagined the Cajun influence from years ago.
The fries were fine, but definitely on the expensive side for what you get. Oddly, no sauce included. Not the end of the world, just unexpected.
Now, this isn’t really the restaurant’s fault, but the vibe was kind of chaotic. There were kids flailing around everywhere like we accidentally walked into a 90s Applebee’s on free balloon night. Maybe it was just bad timing, but it made it hard to justify spending that much on dinner.
Also, we were charged extra for Bulleit in a drink that already listed Bulleit in the ingredients. Not a huge deal, but definitely confusing.
Hometown favorite, great American fare and fully stocked bar.
My children took me there last year for Father’s Day last year. So I asked if we could go back this year. It didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend.
The fries are colder than the water.
Great bar and food. A neighborhood staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata
Fave breakfast spot when I visit Madison. Great staff, food, and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Cake Benedict, Cheese Curds, Side Buttermilk Pancake
A cute place with a good atmosphere.
Very tasty and varied food, everyone can find something to eat here.
Pleasant service, recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Great place.... Always busy. Parking can be challenging, but worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to watch a game, especially badgers or packers. They usually have several good beers on tap, and their cocktail list is interesting and unique. Their food hits well above the average mark. Pizza and fish are (separately) their specialties.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am reviewing just because I have been here in the past and really enjoyed it, but the most recent time (sep 2024) the food was really disappointing. The calamari tasted like the fryer oil was well past it’s use on the good pieces, and some pieces were so fishy/off tasting we did not continue eating it after those bites. We got the specials, the whitefish was perfectly cooked and very clean tasting, but the rest of the dish was underwhelming and the sweet corn purée was indeed sweet, like dessert. I did not eat it. The fried fish sandwich fell apart a few bites in with awkward cuts of veg. However I will say the staff was very nice and attentive (two gentleman- managers or owners? were extra on top of things) . and while some reviews say parking is difficult I say to them this restaurant is very clear that they have limited parking and you can park in the neighborhood. I don’t mind that I just want good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restored my faith in Madison cuisine. Came late on a Friday. No problem finding seats for a group of five, but I understand it gets really busy. Cheese curds were best I remember ever having. Calamari was outstanding. The one honey blonde beer I had was good, not a huge selection of local drafts though.
They deserve 6 stars for bluegill sandwich and the side salad it came with, amazing! I think was ~$31 per person plus tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Cheese Curds
First time here. Reasonable prices, good selection and quality food on this visit. I like the atmosphere; felt comfy in athletic shorts and sandals but didn't have to sacrifice quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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