50 Best Bar & Grill near Monona

“This place was an unknown bonus when we bought our house several years ago. The staff is AMAZING! Both regulars & non get excellent service. If you didn't it was a fluke, and you should come on bac“

“I have been waiting for quite some time to try a smash burger. Now I understand what all the hype is about.... Sooooo good! Next time, I'm definitely trying the Nashville Chicken. Thomas was the gentleman on the grill and he came out to ask how my food was...5 stars, keep killin' it!“

“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“

“Thank you Lily and Tip Top for hosting some weary travelers with amazing food and a dog friendly patio. We had the best food, and the patio was like an oasis, beautiful!“

“Stopped in today for lunch. The wings were fantastic. Some of the best I’ve ever had.“

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

“Cozy atmosphere, great food and drinks!“

“Great food, friendly service.“

“The food was okay. Our spinach dip was delicious. The burgers were kinda salty but still okay. Our server was busy and kind of forgot about us for quite a bit. We had to catch a different server to have her get us something because ours wasn't coming around to check on us.

Kid-friendliness: The kid's menu was decent.“

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

“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 Burgers“

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

“We Decided to try today while out on a motorcycle ride. We Arrived and walked in and were immediately greeted by staff. The atmosphere was nice and friendly. The staff was friendly. We ordered our drinks and food. We got the Prime Rib Sandwich with onion rings and the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with fries. Both of the sandwiches were amazing. Very tasty and juicy upon first bite to the Last bite with the right amount of meat and vegetables/mushrooms with it. The fries were just right...not to crispy. The onion rings were a tad overdone and really crispy. Overall the food and drinks were 10/10. We will be back.“

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

“What a great little hidden gem! Great drinks, gourmet food, amazing staff and we even got to meet the owner, Steve! Very friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be back!!“

“I came here for brunch being devastatingly hungover. That being said, the food was still pretty good even though I couldn't finish it all. I got the loaded potatoes with pulled pork which I would recommend after trying a little bit of everything else that my friends ordered. We also got the mocha cold brew, creme brulee cold brew, and the vanilla berry to drink. All of which were very tasty (and sweet).“

“Hayley is amazing and makes a stiff drink!!“

“This staff is always amazing. Quick and on point! Friendly service, great food. always accurate, fresh, and hot! cocktails are amazing and all the tv's are so much fun! Highly recommended!“

“Randy and Sandi have a terrific neighborhood bar and grill.

The staff is friendly and hard working, the food and service are great!

Plenty of seating and many games and TVs for a wide variety of entertainment choices.

Burgers are hand formed fresh daily and locally sourced.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Always have an amazing time!“

“Food was yummy!! I got the tipsy burger. Really like the tipsy sauce! Cheese curds were good. Kids also liked their meals. Food comes quick!“

“Amazing service, food & drinks every visit.“

“great food, and even greater people“

“Excellent service and a great atmosphere“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere, Amazing food, and John & Cindy & Family are breath of fresh air in a corporate world these days!! Highly Recommend!“

“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!“

“I would like to give a huge shout out to Varsity Bar and Grill! We kicked off Rachel's 40th Birthday Party at Varsity on Saturday. The food was oh so delicious, the service over the top exceptional, friendly and welcoming. Varsity is everything you could ask for in a small town bar and grill. Thank you to Tony, Ben, Lyle, Jeff and all at Varsity who helped make the party a success! We'll be back!!!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“My group of about 14 people came for the fish fryI I had the walleye deep fried with sweet potato fries. they were great the brandy old fashion which was all great. Service excellent. It was somewhat loud but bars a always loud“

“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!!!“

“the best chicken wings around . period. mmmmmmm“

“The Weary Traveler was a nice little joint we found during our recent vacation in Madison Wisconsin. It had a menu of sandwiches as well as other assorted main courses. I started with an appetizer of a Wisconsin Meat And Cheese platter which came with an assortment of artisan meats and cheeses as well as some crostinis. There was also some mustard and preserves as well. This was all really delicious with the bleu cheese being my personal favourite. I tried fome baked buffalo wings for my main course which were fairly large and had decent flavour. Not the greatest wings I've ever had but quite good all the same. My wife really loved her Rueben sandwich as well. The decor was really unique and the service was excellent. It definitely fed these weary travelers quite well.“

“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“

“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.“

“Best Madison dive bar, hands down!“

“Great place to take anyone visiting Madison! They have all of the must-haves for Wisconsin as well as something for vegans and vegetarians. There is no parking as it is located on a street designed to be walked on. Indoor and outdoor seating with a lot of charm.“

“Austin is by far the best bartender EVER. He was so delightful and made sure the bar was well stocked and very clean. I can’t wait to come back and get the great service again from Austin!“

“The service here is really good. I've been coming here Saturday nights for the prime rib, and I am always satisfied. The staff is so friendly and quick, and always treat me like one of their good friends. It hasn't been too busy when we come here, so that has been nice too!“

“The appetizers were great and the server was amazingly friendly and attentive!“

“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.“