34 Best Seafood Restaurants near Waunakee

“The prime rib was as good as you get to night. It was a real high quality piece of beef cooked to perfection. I'll be back.“

“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.“

“Great pizza and nice ambiance as usual. What made our evening even better were the warm smile and friendly personality of our waitress Mel! She nicely engaged in joking conversation, went above and beyond to accommodate our special request, and frequently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Outstanding food and service — we’ll definitely be coming back!“

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

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

“This is one of the few restaurants I've been to in the last 5yrs that I believe deserves 5stars! Went for our anniversary. The sweet little waitress was extremely friendly and accommodating. The waitress and chef even brought out complimentary champagne to help us celebrate our day along with a card and gift card for our next visit! The seafood was reasonably priced and very yummy. The feel of the place is cool, elegant and laid-back somehow all at the same time. Definitely recommend!“

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

“Their sides are so tasty, even the most devoted carnivores might be caught sneaking a forkful.“

“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.“

“As east coast transplants, we always have the searchlight out for great fish and shellfish. We didn't need to look any farther than The Seafood Center. Whatever they don't have at any given time, they can special order for you. We're at the counter around three times per week. Bravo.“

“we came in on a Thursday afternoon at 4:00 so it wasn't busy. The service was good. We liked our drinks, a raspberry martini and an old fashioned. The bruschetta was some of the best we ever had, and we enjoyed the linguine and lasagna.“

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

“Had an amazing night out at Johnnys. Our waiter Ryan was attentive, kind and so accommodating. He truly made our dinner experience the best. Great recommendations and super friendly. Johnnys is lucky to have him for sure! Delicious food and great cocktails. Will be back soon!“

“Food is all around solid. Ordering is table side via qr code and they bring it to your table pretty quickly (~3-5 minutes this visit).

The Apex galbi, bulgogi, and chicken bulgogi are all good. Definitely get some of the vegetables as well, they're a good balance to a very meat heavy meal. Price as of writing is $35 for 90 minutes of all you can eat, so it's not cheap but you can leave as full as you want to. Our server was great in offering us suggestions and bringing out a small sample of the more Korean desserts so we could try them.

Overall a solid recommend but come hungry“

“Food is amazing! Best tacos!“

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

“A top-tier steakhouse with a gourmet menu and pairing options for wine selections.“

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

“I went around a year ago during the 2025 Winter Restaurant Week, but forgot to review it. The steak and soup was really tasty and with the Restaurant Week sale it was only $50 for an appetizer, main, and dessert. The ambience is cozy and overall a great steakhouse.“

“I visited for my first time last night. Service was excellent, attentive but not overly so, and the food was on point. There are some great things happening in that kitchen—everything was delicious! Thanks for a memorable meal and a fabulous first impression!👏🏽“

“Incredible customer service. I had an issue with my order and they refunded everything, including the delivery fees, without hesitation. It was more than I asked for, but it shows they really care about their customers. The Egg Drop soup is great!I’ll be a returning customer for sure!“

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

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

“Tried this spot for the first time today—so good! Every dish our fam ordered was packed with flavor, super affordable, and the service was awesome. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

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

“Food and service were excellent. Beautiful decor.“

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

“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.“

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

“Can’t say enough about the quiet, easy, lunch experience for a 83 birthday for a Japanese man who has international experience in Asian cuisine. Free appetizer comes with birthday lunch. He chose barbecued Short ribs with honey sauce and I had one of their 4 buns with a creamy custard center and flaky skin over soft bun. The Peking Duck was the reason we came and it was perfect. Tender duck carved and laid over lettuce with each slice offering the crispy crust so hard to get right while keeping the meat perfect. The platter was decorated with 8 double buns and accompanied by a gallon of savory duck soup with the bones, cabbage, greens, onions and seasoning perfect. I had beef with onions, rice, and shared the soup. The music and service were ideal. It took almost as long to choose from the extensive menu as it did to enjoy the meal.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!“