Hawk's Bar & Grill

425 State St, Madison
(608) 256-4295

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Veggie Burger with Beer Battered Fries
Turkey Burger with Curly Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Southwest Quesadillas
Prime Rib Sandwich
Mozzarella Sticks
Traditional Greek
Fish Fry Friday
Fried Twinkie

Menu

Appetizers
Cheese Curds
Deep-fried breaded cheese curds. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Vegetarian.
Bruschetta
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, basil, drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Served on toasted French bread. Vegetarian.
Artichoke Dip
A rich blend of artichoke hearts, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and spices. Served with French bread, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. Vegetarian.
Mozzarella Sticks
Deep-fried mozzarella. Served with our own tomato basil sauce. Vegetarian.
Onion Rings
Deep-fried battered onions. Served with Sriracha aioli.
Southwest Quesadillas
A rich blend of pepper Jack cheese, black beans, fresh tomatoes, and corn in our own cilantro sauce. Served with salsa and sour cream. Vegetarian.
Crispy Chicken Strips
All-white meat. Served with BBQ, honey mustard, spicy ranch, or ranch.
Jalapeno Poppers
Cheddar cheese filled. Served with ranch. Vegetarian.
Flat Bread Pizza 7"
Your choice of one of our oven baked flat bread pizzas.
Nacho Platter
Fresh tortilla chips, topped with black bean salad, tomatoes, scallions, and our house-made spotted cow cheese sauce. Served with sour cream, salsa, and avocado poblano sauce. Vegetarian.
Beer Battered Fry Basket
Seasoned Curly Fry Basket
Fried potatoes.

Soups
Al's Nyc Chili Soup
Sour cream and cheddar cheese available upon request.
Honey Onion Soup
A twist on the classic French onion soup, topped with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese.

Salads
Traditional Greek Salad
A mixture of romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed with Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese tossed with Greek dressing. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with our own Caesar dressing and croutons, then topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served with tomatoes.
Mediterranean Plate Salad
The perfect mixture of hummus, North African couscous, and a Greek tomato salad. Served with grilled pita and cucumber yogurt sauce. Vegetarian.
Summer Salad
A blend of crispy spinach, green onions, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, and red apples tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Served with a fresh orange garnish. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
Soup, Salad, & Classic French Bread
Your choice of a medium Greek or Caesar salad, a cup of soup, and French bread.

Burgers
Hawk's Classic Burger
Our famous burger is made from the top sirloin, ground fresh daily, and hand-packed. Served on a golden brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and onion. Served with your choice of side.
Cilantro Turkey Burger
Turkey patty topped with our homemade cilantro sauce and melted provolone cheese, on a golden brioche bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with your choice of side.
BBQ Bacon Turkey Burger
A savory turkey patty topped with our homemade BBQ sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and bacon on a golden brioche bun topped with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with your choice of side.
Salmon Burger
This unique burger is served with our tangy dill sauce, on a golden brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with your choice of side.
Veggie Burger
Our garden veggie patty is covered with tomato basil sauce, black olives, and then topped with melted provolone cheese. Served on a golden brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and onion. Served with your choice of side. Vegetarian.

Sandwiches
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Our slow-roasted pork shoulder is hand-pulled and tossed with onions and homemade BBQ sauce, then topped with our own homemade sweet mustard slaw. Served on a soft French roll. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Portobello Sandwich
A tender marinated Portobello mushroom cap, baked with provolone cheese, sliced tomato, and a roasted red pepper puree. Topped with fresh spinach and served on ciabatta bread. Served with your choice of side. Vegetarian.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Our grilled cheese is served on light rye with fresh tomato slices and your choice of cheese. Swiss, cheddar, provolone, American, or pepper Jack. Served with your choice of side. Vegetarian.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Our zesty recipe is served with tomatoes and melted provolone cheese on toasted light rye. Served with your choice of side.
Classic Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef stacked high, topped with sauerkraut, house-made 1000 Island Dressing, and melted Swiss cheese. Served on thick-cut light rye. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Tomato Basil Veggie Sandwich
Marinated artichokes, red onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and black olives. Smothered in our famous tomato basil sauce, then topped with melted provolone cheese. Baked and served on ciabatta bread. Served with your choice of side. Vegetarian.
BLT Sandwich
Our version of this classic sandwich has thick-cut applewood smoked bacon and pepper Jack cheese. Topped with crispy iceberg lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and our own special chipotle mayonnaise. Served on your choice of artisan roll or thick-cut light rye and choice of side.
Prime Rib Sandwich
Shaved prime rib topped with mild giardiniera, horseradish sauce, and melted provolone cheese. Served on ciabatta bread. Served with your choice of side.

Kids Menu
Kids Quesadilla
Made kid-friendly with provolone and Cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of apple sauce or carrots, and milk or juice. Vegetarian.
Kids Chicken Strips
A favorite. Crispy outside and juicy inside. Served with your choice of apple sauce or carrots, and milk or juice.
Kids Veggie Plate
Hummus, carrots, cucumbers, and broccoli. Served with your choice of apple sauce or carrots, and milk or juice. Vegetarian.
Kids Pizza Bread
Cheese or pepperoni. Served with your choice of apple sauce or carrots, and milk or juice. Vegetarian.

Desserts
Deep-Fried Oreos
2 pieces. Topped with chocolate and caramel sauce.
Deep-Fried Twinkie
Topped with vanilla and strawberry sauce.

Beverages
Mexican Coca-Cola
Sprecher's Root Beer
Sprecher's Lo-Cal Root Beer
Sprecher's Cream Soda
Sprecher's Cherry Coke
Sprecher's Orange Dream
Izze Grapefruit
Izze Blackberry
Izze Pomegranate
Izze Peach
Izze Clementine
San Pellegrino Limonata
San Pellegrino Orange
San Pellegrino Blood Orange
Nantucket Nectars - Pineapple Orange Guava
Nantucket Nectars - Pineapple Orange Banana
Nantucket Nectars - Pomegranate Pear
Nantucket Nectars - Orange Mango
Nantucket Nectars - Pressed Apple
Nantucket Nectars Big Cranberry
Nantucket Nectars - Premium Orange
Nantucket Nectars - Squeezed Lemonade

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Recent Reviews

Food inside plus reasonable prices and a big screen at one end but the bar tender can't figure out to serve a drink on a coaster or napkin. Is it too much to ask for some Wisconsin pub etiquette?
October 2025
My wife and daughter and I stopped in while visiting Madison for dinner. We had the tuna melt, cheeseburger and blt and cheese curds. Most of the food was pretty good. My daughter did not care for the cheeseburger. Service is a little weird - a waitress will take your drink orders, but you have to go to the counter to order your food and you have to pick it up when they buzz you. They had outdoor seating which was great for people watching as it's on a street with no car...
July 2025
If I'm only rating the service here it's a 5 star. Myself and husband wandered into Hawk's to find a new spot. I see a lot of potential here. However the entrance smelled a bit like urine. I've lived in Madison for over 30 years so I imagine it is due to the homeless folks. I'm not suggesting in any way shape or form to not shelter them. I'm just making an observation. After walking in we grabbed a menu. The fella behind the counter immediately noticed...
November 2024

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Hawk's Bar & Grill

425 State St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-4295