Lounges near Monona, WI

“This is one of my FAVORITE places in the Madison area; HANDS DOWN!! 🙌🏻 The best thing about this place is the people. 💯 The vibe you’ll find is one of humility, salt of the earth, kindness, inclusiveness, all are welcomed, loved, and accepted here type of place. I liken it to that bar, Cheers, where everybody knows your name… 😆❤️‍🩹🥹 Now, who wouldn’t want to hang at a place like that? 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍 But, wait! There’s MORE!! 😆😆😆 The atmosphere there… the ambience… the decor; ALL absolutely STUNNING!!! 🤯 It is a MUST stop if ya’ll are in the Madison, WI area!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯“

“No better place to have a bells and a cigar“

“Our reception had the perfect setting at Garver. So spacious and flexible in design that every one of our ideas was doable. The staff were so creative and attentive to whatever I wanted. It can be so overwhelming trying to deside but Danelle was so good at helping to nail down our vision and make suggestions that enhanced our vision. Thank you for making this reception a party no one will soon forget. A magical night.“

“This is a hidden gem on Madison campus with a beautiful view overlooking the lake. The food is tasty, portions are generous, and prices are very affordable for students. A perfect spot to relax, enjoy good food, and take in the scenery.
Parking is difficult on school days so prepare yourself to walk or plan where to park before going in here.“

“Loved the atmosphere. Seat yourself. Amazing Cajun Cod, thanks for the recommendation Angel! Looking forward to visiting again!“

“Huge shout out to the Wine Reserve. We have been here many of times & have always enjoyed ourselves. Wonderful food,as well as, drinks, and even some great entertainment. This even I left my purse full of cash & credit cards. Oops!!! All of which was promptly returned to me. Due to the attentive bartender, noticing before I even had. They called shortly after we arrived home. Could not be more impressed with this establishment & their employees!“

“I love the Mason, been going there for years. Love how basically nothing has changed, always great beer on tap, liquor selection and you have the option to order food from Falbos and enjoy it with an amazing beer that has been carefully catered. Everytime I have a chance to go out and enjoy a relaxing and refreshing experience I go to the Mason, shout out to Matt!“

“Genna’s is awesome! Chuck Mangione all day!“

“Been to cask and ale multiple times over the past few years. Great atmosphere, great bartender with knowledge, and good vibes! Would reccomendation to have your unicorn pour“

“Attentive, kind and knowledgeable staff! Great atmosphere!“

“Great food! Stopped after a college tour. Friendly staff!“

“We had a wonderful experience. My mother had the scrambled eggs with lobster and I was incredibly impressed. It was actually some tail meat, not just claw. The service was very friendly. The only reason I didn’t give five star for atmosphere is it’s quite loud. But tasteful and enjoyed the art. And the only reason I didn’t give five star for food is we looked at the menu ahead of time and when we got there the items we want were no longer being served. What we substituted instead was tasty.“

“Tiger roll, butterfish roll, these are the must try!“

“It was easy to reserve a table through Open Table but we missed the part about needing a $5 day pass which you need to get on another app. Then download GrubHub to order food and drinks. The staff were so friendly. But we were seated in a corner with no view by a rat trap. That was disappointing. The food is football food. Not the best but I guess expected. The really nice thing was not the usual terrace crowds. Picture of our view. And yes, there were other tables open.“

“Stiff drinks and a loose time“

“This was a great experience during restaurant week. The food was so good - my main dish was ahi tuna, but all 5 of us enjoyed our 3 course meals. The waitresses were very kind and the meal came quickly. It was a very quiet space for being so expansive.“

“I’ve been coming to Jade every Friday after work for almost 3 years. Could have been a good week, or a stressful one. But when you have someone like Oscar serving your drinks, it sets up your weekend. They always have great signature drinks and decorate really well for holidays“

“Have never came in during the day but this is a spot we (my friends and I) hit on a weekly basis at night and we wouldn’t change it. We specially enjoy coming when Justin, the GM is in because we’ve developed a great relationship with him but all bartenders are great. We love coming here the drinks and the prices the atmosphere and the loyal regulars we see when we come. Just the best place!“

“After months battlin’ monstrous waves and outrunnin’ the devil’s own storms, I steered me mighty ship into the harbor of Madison, seekin’ refuge… and perhaps a bite that wouldn’t bite back😏. That’s when I heard whispers on the wind of a place called “City Bar” offerin’ oysters for a mere dollar each. A trick, I thought. Or sorcery!
But by the beard of Neptune, it was no lie.
I staggered in, sea-worn and salt-crusted, and what did I find? A bounty of glistening oysters laid out like pearls from a mermaid’s hoard. Each one fresh as the morning tide, briny and bold, slippin’ down the hatch smoother than a calm sea at sunrise. I devoured ‘em by the dozen, like a man who’d not seen shore in years. My belly was blundered with beer and oysters! The crew behind the bar? A lively bunch, quick with a pour. They showed no haste as I slobbered down about 50! Now this right here… this is the treasure I’ve been searching for!“

“Chloe was the sweetest bar tender we've ever had. She provided excellent customer service - she truly made our night!“

“The food and environment is fantastic!“