New American Restaurants near Monona, WI

“Our class recently held our 50th high school reunion at this revnue! They did a fantastic job setting up the room and meeting our needs! We've held previous reunions here and will definitely come back again. Thanks to the owners and staff for making our MG reunion a great success!“

“We went to Waypoint tonight (3 adults and 2 little kiddos). Our waitress (Katie) was so accommodating! All of our food was phenomenal- we will definitely be back!“

“Absolutely GEM of a place!! I truly can't say anything bad about this place!! Barb and Brian the owners put so much care into how guest are treated. Barb makes great daily lunch specials and Damien, Emily and Sammy are the bees knees 🤗 I can't get enough of them“

“Sat outside after the farmers market and had a really nice brunch. Saffron was our server and she was very helpful. Omelette with ham and cheese was delicious and candidly doesn’t even need the hollandaise sauce. Ham sandwich was great also.

Only nit is $4 each for fountain pop. Maybe one free refill at that price?“

“Good drinks menu but the food was so-so. Flavors unremarkable. No information on the menu for those who are lactose or gluten intolerant which is easy to flag on menus these days. And the random delivery of small plates, which was to be expected, could have been a little bit more even for our table of four. And worth letting us know, when we order, which dishes might take quite a bit longer to prepare and deliver. Nice ambiance and good lighting. 3/5.“

“The Carryout home kits!!💙 just did our first order with them and everything is packed so nicely. Everything has been delicious, staff was very nice, very reasonably priced, and I’m just so happy we ordered from them. Thank you! (If you order, please remember to tip on top of your order).“

“If I could give Red more stars, I would. The food, drinks, and service are always top-notch. I highly recommend Red with my eyes closed. Don't miss out on the seasonals—Purple Reign was SO, SO GOOD. We might go back to try it again before they remove it from the menu.“

“The spicy salmon and prickly pear margarita were amazing!“

“We love bringing out of town friends to Sal's. We had the Valentine's menu and it was the best food we've had in years! Tameka was amazing and the food came out so quick. Clean plates all day!“

“I planned a 30 person surprise brunch party at Madison’s and they did a great job in every way. They were specifically good at communicating before hand and adjusting to my requests like ordering a champagne tower, and having drinks for me and my fiancée ready at the door when we walked in. Food and drinks were quick and the price was in my budget. I worked with Andrea, Henry, Hailey and Rachel was our server. The staff seemed like they were genuinely having a great time with us and having this party.“

“We ate here last year for Valentine’s Day! Amazing ambiance and food. Highly recommended to all 10 out of 10 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!“

“We had an amazing experience at DelecTable on Friday. All 11 courses were interesting and perfectly executed. A great meal and a lot of fun.“

“Grabbed a quick bite before event. Food was okay. Service was fine but bar can get busy which slowed things down. As it got busier seemed like hostess was losing track of which tables in bar area were actually open or not because you had to leave your table to go to the bar to order.“

“We had breakfast on a Sunday morning and it was a busy place. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Food came out in a very timely manner and was delicious. It was great amount of food for the price. Atmosphere was welcoming. Glad we found it!“

“Best burger I have had in LONG time. All the stars. Thank you!“

“Amazing fish tacos today!!“

“The Madison Club was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. Located right off the Capitol Square, the location could not have been better, especially for a Memorial Day weekend wedding and most guests traveling in. Our guests were able to truly immerse themselves in Madison, which made the entire weekend feel extra special.

The venue itself is gorgeous and full of historic charm. It is decorated so beautifully that we did not feel the need to provide many decorations at all. The space truly speaks for itself.

Jillian and Alex were incredible to work with. We had multiple meetings and conversations leading up to the wedding, and they made the planning process completely stress free. On the day of the wedding, we did not have to lift a finger or worry about a single thing. Alex handled everything so seamlessly that we did not need a wedding planner. They had a list of vendors they’ve worked with and most of ours were already on there, which made coordination with them so simple.

The flow from the ceremony space to cocktail hour was perfect, the band fit beautifully in the reception space, and the food was immaculate. The food was something that stood out to both us and our guests, many still mention the steak and mini-brats and cheese curds. The staff working the event were professional, attentive, and wonderful throughout the entire day. Our day was truly everything we had wanted and hoped it would be.

We could not recommend the Madison Club more highly. If you’re looking for a personable, stress free, and gorgeous day, you will not regret having it at the Madison Club.“

“First time dining here. Great food and atmosphere. On a side note… To a beautiful lady. You were the beautiful woman dining—maybe with your mom—at “a restaurant by the river”. We locked eyes, shared a smile, and you held the door for me as we walked out. I wanted to introduce myself but got a little nervous. When you turned around after walking away, I knew I missed my chance. If you see this, I’d love a second one.“

“Delicious food, good drinks, and a great service. One of my favorite places for Sunday brunch. Highly recommend!“

“We were visiting Madison for a business trip. Kelly at Morgan's shoes suggested we go here for oysters. We had the most amazing dinner, oysters on the half shell and wrapped it up with an unbelievably good coffee and date ice cream 😋 Our experience was so good we decided to go back a second night! Oysters and dinner were fantastic! Too full for dessert Such a beautiful location, great service and delicious food. Highly recommend 👌“

“College visit with the daughter and we dined here with friends on Saturday 28th Sept and being originally from the UK, and seeing the fish and chips were haddock (not cod) I immediately had to have them and they were the best fish and chips this side of the “pond” having put up with 12 years of “just ok” fish and chips, these were amazing. Not only were the fish and chips good, but every dish was a winner. I am now praying my daughter gets into the college as I will be a regular here.“

“I've eaten all over the world, this is one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in my life. It's not fussy and rehearsed to the moment, instead down to earth, delicious and free flowing with a 90s hip hop soundtrack and laughter abounding. Run do not walk to this restaurant.“

“Cozy atmosphere, great food and drinks!“

“Best breakfast buffet for a hotel. Not free though. Nice workers. Nice decor. Inside the Doubletree Hotel so very convenient.“

“it was great😎 i just love relax on this place“

“The food is simple (sandwich, salads, burger and a few other options) but tasty. The staff is friendly and makes sure yi ur experience is good, and the decor is nice. Bonus point for the nice selection of whisky and spirits, great for a restaurant. Also, during happy hour a few items are very fairly priced. Went twice, loved it both times, and will come back again. Thank you for the hard work!“

“Who DOESN’T love Paradise- what’s your favorite Paradise over the years! I bet no matter what is that you might choose there was also a favorite island Bar there! OK, maybe this year you can’t go to some far away fabulous paradise Island but that’s OK because look right here in Madison is the next best thing! The Paradise Lounge is an absolute great dive bar. That is just wonderful great bartenders - and inviting atmosphere and great conversation“

“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.“

“good place, good drinks, good food, great atmosphere!“

“Everyone raved about the food at our wedding! Our meal options were filet mignon (8 oz. filet with balsamic roasted cipollini onions and a blue cheese compound butter), butternut squash ravioli (with a sweet corn, cauliflower, and spinach cream sauce), and seared salmon (with a lemon beurre blanc) with the house salad. They were all delicious! We had a great experience with Catering a fresco. They communicated clearly and accommodated the addition of 2 people at our tasting without charging us. We didn’t end up needing it, but they also were open to a second tasting for the other set of parents. Haley helped guide us to an a la carte pricing model as opposed to the packages because we wanted a meal that was not included in the package. On the day of, the bartenders were very attentive to our guests and the catering staff was very friendly. Haley and her staff were very good about tracking allergies for our guests as well. Lastly, we did cake centerpieces, which was unique, and Haley and Megan handled it so well. They worked with our wedding planner and Overture to ensure the cakes were put out a late as possible so they'd look good for as long as possible (and not get melty) and then they pulled the cakes at the appropriate time and cut them for the guests. They handled these additional logistics so smoothly and it made for a great guest experience. Overall, great experience and stellar food with Catering a fresco!“

“The chicken and potatoes were delicious! The salad bar is amazing! Pizza is awesome and dessert cookie pizza is delicious!! Pizza ranch certainly is “all that” and then some“

“Staff and other customers were really friendly! Food was good and they were kind and friendly to the kids. Very affordable!“

“The Thai chicken bowl is amazing!!! I’ve gotten it 3 times in the past 2 weeks. Great outdoor seating area too! There was even live music tonight. Great atmosphere and food!“

“The food and environment is fantastic!“

“Went in today and received amazing service. Really nice staff who was on top of making sure we were taking care of. Was able to walk in, order, and recieve food in about 15 minutes.“

“Overall, I had a really nice experience dining as a party of twelve here. Our server was very attentive and managed our large party size with ease.

The building is beautiful, with thoughtful decor and a breathtaking view of the capital. Unfortunately, it does get very loud as noise seems to bounce off the windows and the tall ceiling detracting a bit from the experience. Some sound absorbing elements would greatly improve the atmosphere.

The menu is thoughtfully put together and I really appreciate the quality/sourcing of the ingredients. The plating was also beautiful. They also have a great mocktail menu!

I had a pasta dish with ramp butter that was absolutely delicious. I was a little disappointed by the add-on chicken breast which I felt was unseasoned, dry, and tasted a little burnt. We also got the Korean chicken as an appetizer and the chicken was also quite dry and stringy. The flavor here was incredible though!

My partner got the burger they had for the special - it was phenomenal! Looking forward to coming back.“