39 Best Seafood Restaurants near Waunakee

“Good food and service, with a legit "old-fashioned" soup and salad bar that is the best around. My go to is Scallops, but everything is good.“

“Everything was phenomenal, my family and I were very pleased! We tried the catfish appetizers, as well as the cheesecurds and fried pickles….all delicious!! Brisket was absolutely delicious as well as the pulled pork! We will definitely be back when we’re in Madison! Our fave place now“

“Went for the 1st time today—amazing food and service! Will definitely be back. The brisket was perfectly done.“

“Classic must try pizzeria. Absolutely delicious, they come up with great pie ideas and they are ALL hits. Their service is impeccable and their excellent cocktails give the experience the cherry on top . To add to that the prices are super reasonable. Great atmosphere, can't recommend this enough. It's become a go to return spot over the years, wether I go for a nice dinner with my partner, or getting "fancy" pizza and drinks with friends, this is the place to go.“

“Best poke place in Madison. Period. Everything is always super fresh and they really top your bowl to the brim. I love that they don't have a limit on toppings so I don't have to choose between all my favorites. Even though a bowl is pretty filling, I always save room for their shaved ice or pineapple dole whip.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian proteins as well

Dietary restrictions: Everything is clearly marked. Most of the options are gluten free“

“Very good seafood boil! Very fresh and great service!!“

“Terrific dinner tonight with work colleagues. Delicious dishes and great service.“

“Todo muy rico . Y muy buena la Atencion .“

“Great experience…everything from the ambiance to the waitstaff to the drinks, appetizers, entree, desserts and coffee were amazing!“

“Amazingly fresh seafood and beautifully done steaks with equally great side dishes, large enough to share! Go early and take advantage of their fabulous happy hour drinks and apps. Always a good time and a local favorite. Top notch service as well. Recommend for a night out, date night or special occasion.“

“I was Traveling for work and had a seafood itch. It's Sunday, so brunch is an option. Everything looked so good I had a hard time choosing. So I went with a seared tuna appetizer and boom boom shrimp Benedict, know it was too much food but why not its a holiday for me today. Oh, and a spicy, bloody marry. To wash it down. Haven't gotten my food, but by the taste of the bloody Mary and the atmosphere, I'm ready to rate and recommend

It's not a bad Sunday. 10\10“

“Food is amazing! Best tacos!“

“Amazing fish fry! Madison’s best kept secret. I recommend the catch of the day. I happened to get tilapia, swordfish and salmon. This is a must when visiting Madison. No seating so find a nice park or relax in your car. Wonderful service, fast and hot. Pictures= #1 catch of the day and #2 calamari“

“Great food, good price. We will definitely go back. Everything was delicious.“

“10/10 highly recommended- excellent food and drinks. Amazing way to spend our anniversary. Ryan was an amazing waiter, so attentive. Definitely coming back when in the area“

“Excellent service! Delicious food! Four of us celebrated my birthday here last night and enjoyed every single detail. The calamari and arancini appetizers were flavorful and breaded perfectly. One person had a Caesar salad, he said it was perfect. For our courses, my husband devoured his Cappellaci All Aragosta, but not before sharing a bite with each of us, and it was soooooo good. I had the Spaghetti Al Funghetto and absolutely loved it. Mom and dad also enjoyed their pasta dishes very much. Our desserts were crème brûlée, cannoli, and tiramisu. All made in house and all delicious. Then the service. The staff took very good care of us. Our waiter happened to be one of the owners, Sergio. We were lucky to hear about his history of working in the restaurant industry in Madison for years at restaurants we had known, now running his own! He was so passionate and interactive about the menu, it was so fun! By the end of our meal, my husband and I already had our next date set for another dinner at Fratelli’s. And in Madison, with so many options to try, we don’t revisit many places often, but Fratelli’s is going to the top of our list.“

“I have ordered empanadas to go at least ten times - both kinds are delicious! The sauces as well! I ordered the pumpkin dish once and was disappointed. It was very expensive and bland to my taste. I will stick to my empanadas order. Updated from previous review on 2025-03-16“

“We had a great server, Bailey that made our experience wonderful. As a member of the wine club, I did get my thank bottle, the wine of the month which was delicious. We had the gnocchi, which was great but could have been split as it was filling. I usually never order dessert but we split the chef special a popover with strawberries and ice cream and it was decadent!!! Thank you for a very nice experience.“

“Hands down amazing. We’ve tried most of the menu and it’s all lived in my head rent-free!“

“I recently ordered pork chow mein from China Work, but when I went to pick it up, I realized it wasn’t the noodle dish I expected. It turns out that chow mein at this restaurant is actually a rice dish, while lo mein is the noodle version I was looking for. I went back to the restaurant, and the staff was incredibly helpful. They explained the difference, and the worker kindly offered to make the lo mein for me at no extra charge, even though I tried to pay for the correct dish.

I was really impressed by their thoughtfulness and generosity. Plus, the food was absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be coming back for more great food and excellent service.

If you're looking for recommendations, I highly suggest the Black Pepper Hot and Spicy Chicken and the Mongolian Triple Delight—those are two of my go-to dishes, and they’re always fantastic!“

“Classic supper club vibe, packs in hungry carnivores. Service is polished and professional, but approachable. Whether you’re planning a special meal or just passing through Madison, it’s worth the stop.“

“La mejor comodida colombiana en Madison Wisconsin…. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 excelente atención y buenos precios 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴😍😍😍“

“The service and food were excellent!! Highly recommend! If you haven't tried this Steak house, you definitely should.“

“For starters, we were treated to an excellent show comprised of two of the best bluesmen in the Midwest, Westside Andy & Glenn Davis. The food was amazing and service was prompt and courteous. I’ve been a restauranteur for over 40 years. Otto’s knocked it out of the park. We will most definitely be returning.“

“Fabulous place, omg the view of the capital is amazing“

“delicious food and margaritas! fun family friendly atmosphere, friendly and fast service“

“Great food. Great staff. The cocktails were perfect.“

“Food and service were excellent. Beautiful decor.“

“Best Poke in Madison - I keep trying others but none compare. Highly recommend the Hawaii green bowl.“

“Greatest place in the world!!!“

“Excellent food and service. We will be back“

“Food is amazing. Always hot and fresh! Best chicken and ribs hands down! Mild Sauce and hand cut fries! The sides are sooo good as well. I have had the dressing, yams, mac n cheese and spaghetti. Also the best catfish I have ever had. The only issue I have when I go there is deciding what to order because everything is so good. Even the next day the chicken and fries are good cold lol! Also they are very friendly. My entire family loves this place we drive from Beaver Dam weekly to eat here!“

“I’ve always loved Muramoto! Can’t go wrong for fantastic sushi!“

“Food is amazing. Always hot and fresh! Best chicken and ribs hands down! Mild Sauce and hand cut fries! The sides are sooo good as well. I have had the dressing, yams, mac n cheese and spaghetti. Also the best catfish I have ever had. The only issue I have when I go there is deciding what to order because everything is so good. Even the next day the chicken and fries are good cold lol! Also they are very friendly. My entire family loves this place we drive from Beaver Dam weekly to eat here!“

“I had an excellent lunch here. I took the servers recommendations and had BBQ Pork Crepe, Baked Creamy Egg Yolk Bun (which was excellent), Short Rib with Honey Sauce (also excellent), Chicken Feet with Special Sauce (first time trying, but was good), and Siu Mai. The chili crisp also helped add flavor to the milder tasting dishes.“

“We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to the One and Only for hosting an incredible elopement dinner for our family! Robin was fantastic in helping us plan details and menu selections ahead of time, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests. We enjoyed the Deviled Eggs, Roasted Red Pepper Dish, and were delighted by the complimentary Roasted Green Bean Salad from the Chef. All three dishes were absolutely delicious!

For our main courses, we had the Stacked Burger, Scallops, Steak, and Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders. Each dish was beautifully plated and generously portioned. Our server and other staff were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

We had little ones in our party, and they were very accommodating by providing highchairs, a children’s menu, and kid-friendly cups. Additionally, we had a guest in a wheelchair, and the space was accessible for them, which was great.

Thank you so much for hosting us! We highly recommend the One and Only to anyone looking to host an event.“

“Wonderful experience from start to finish. Every detail attended to. Dinner (prime) was delish. The goulash soup was superb. Not rundown at ALL as in previous reviews. Our waitress was phenomenal serving 15 of us. Bar staff very attentive to customers at bar. I highly recommend!! Worth the drive from Milwaukee!! Thank you!!“

“I am not a regular customer of this establishment, but normally received decent service when I do order until today. I always get the same thing and don't necessarily stray away from my normal order when I do come here. I would order a 6 piece chicken/6 piece fish combo which comes with fries and drink and add our own condiments. The meal normally comes out to $21.99 and with taxes $23.20. But I was charged $25 and some change. The price didn't sounded right and asked for a breakdown in charges. The cashier proceed to show me the cash register to demonstrate no errors occurred. But it shows the original amount of $23.20 (normal price with taxes as original stated). The cashier claim that price shown is the price only for the chicken, then proceeded in trying to convince me that because I wanted a combo meal (fries and drink) that an additional $2.00 will be added. I needed to double check my transaction history and statement to reconfirm the details, where I confirmed that I paid $23.50 in the past. I do not like shady business practices in which businesses are taking advantage and over charging minorities who are primarily black customers because these types of restaurants are in black communities. I noticed that recently received PPP with an upward of $9500 for their business. If you choose to continue going to this place, please get a receipt and ask questions and advocate for yourself. It isn't right when minorities have been heavy impacted by the pandemic with health and financially.“

“First time experience and will return!! Was seated quickly as walk-in . The facility is a bit worn from years of service. However the host who doubled as wait person was polite , knowledgeable and efficient!! The food was delicious!! Well worth a try, particularly if you enjoy Italian.“