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
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jason Mayerl
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jimmy
Very loud. Good food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Old Faithful Pizza, Door County Cherry Pie
Nice neighborhood restaurant. Would give the food 4.5 stars if I could. While not amazing, it is very good. Soups do need a bit more salt added. I really enjoyed the Nashville hot honey chicken sandwich. Service is very good. The acoustic ms on the restaurant are not very good so it gets very loud and can be hard to hear each other speak sometimes. There is no lot, but there is plenty of street parking on side streets. Give yourself an extra 5 to 10 minutes to walk from side streets that are further away.
Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian dishes.
Parking: While there usually is plenty of parking on nearby side streets, you need to give yourself 5-10 minutes to walk from a nearby side street to the restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Plenty of children dine here. There are kid friendly items…burgers, chicken tenders
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris Huss
Bluegill TNT was very tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Cole
Perfect quick before a night out! Cheese curds are still squeaky and the Ceasar Salad was delicious! Super cute place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds
Scott Kohl
Food is good and We usually order take out b/c it can get quite busy there. Also parking is a hassle - especially in winter. Biggest issue there are frequently errors with takeout orders. Missing parts of the order, wrong food, etc. If you order take out, double check or you might be going hungry or get something else substituted without your knowledge. :( Most recently we ordered 2 burgers but got 2 chicken sandwiches. It's like nobody actually reads the order intake and clearly nobody checks the orders. The kicker is that most of the time when we've experienced errors the restaurant is less busy than usual.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Ursula Lawrence
I really don’t write a lot of reviews but it occurred to me tonight that I’ve probably been to G&B more times than any other restaurant in Madison so I feel like I can speak with some authority. Here’s the thing - sure it looks like a casual neighborhood joint — and it is — but the standard is so consistently excellent that it’s like a fine dining establishment. The food? Always amazing. The service? Warm, welcoming, attentive. The cocktails? Incredible - only complaint is they come up with new ones so much that I don’t get to try all the ones I want to. Vibe? Perfect. And what’s amazing is that this is true for every time I’ve been there. They hit it every time. They don’t miss! I’m not even going to recommend a dish because everything is fantastic. Order whatever you want - it will be great! Full disclosure: I am feeling particularly endeared to them tonight because we took my six year old there tonight a few days post recovery from a nasty flu and, like, it was curative. He lost his appetite days ago and it didn’t even come back after he got better. I don’t think he’s eaten more than half a popsicle in three days. It’s been TOUGH. But then it occurred to me - I just needed to get a plate of G&B chicken tenders in front of him. He ate every. single. one. And lest you think I’m a terrible mother for curing him with fried chicken, I will point out that the chicken tenders here are incredible, homemade and with super high quality chicken meat. Homemade ranch. Perfect fries. Anyway, long story short, I could not love this place more. Go.
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
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
Very loud. Good food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Old Faithful Pizza, Door County Cherry Pie
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Nice neighborhood restaurant. Would give the food 4.5 stars if I could. While not amazing, it is very good. Soups do need a bit more salt added. I really enjoyed the Nashville hot honey chicken sandwich. Service is very good. The acoustic ms on the restaurant are not very good so it gets very loud and can be hard to hear each other speak sometimes. There is no lot, but there is plenty of street parking on side streets. Give yourself an extra 5 to 10 minutes to walk from side streets that are further away.
Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian dishes.
Parking: While there usually is plenty of parking on nearby side streets, you need to give yourself 5-10 minutes to walk from a nearby side street to the restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Plenty of children dine here. There are kid friendly items…burgers, chicken tenders
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bluegill TNT was very tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect quick before a night out! Cheese curds are still squeaky and the Ceasar Salad was delicious! Super cute place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds
Food is good and We usually order take out b/c it can get quite busy there. Also parking is a hassle - especially in winter. Biggest issue there are frequently errors with takeout orders. Missing parts of the order, wrong food, etc. If you order take out, double check or you might be going hungry or get something else substituted without your knowledge. :( Most recently we ordered 2 burgers but got 2 chicken sandwiches. It's like nobody actually reads the order intake and clearly nobody checks the orders. The kicker is that most of the time when we've experienced errors the restaurant is less busy than usual.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
I really don’t write a lot of reviews but it occurred to me tonight that I’ve probably been to G&B more times than any other restaurant in Madison so I feel like I can speak with some authority. Here’s the thing - sure it looks like a casual neighborhood joint — and it is — but the standard is so consistently excellent that it’s like a fine dining establishment. The food? Always amazing. The service? Warm, welcoming, attentive. The cocktails? Incredible - only complaint is they come up with new ones so much that I don’t get to try all the ones I want to. Vibe? Perfect. And what’s amazing is that this is true for every time I’ve been there. They hit it every time. They don’t miss! I’m not even going to recommend a dish because everything is fantastic. Order whatever you want - it will be great! Full disclosure: I am feeling particularly endeared to them tonight because we took my six year old there tonight a few days post recovery from a nasty flu and, like, it was curative. He lost his appetite days ago and it didn’t even come back after he got better. I don’t think he’s eaten more than half a popsicle in three days. It’s been TOUGH. But then it occurred to me - I just needed to get a plate of G&B chicken tenders in front of him. He ate every. single. one. And lest you think I’m a terrible mother for curing him with fried chicken, I will point out that the chicken tenders here are incredible, homemade and with super high quality chicken meat. Homemade ranch. Perfect fries. Anyway, long story short, I could not love this place more. Go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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