I came here for Friday fish fry in the winter - I think there was a basketball or hockey game, but…read morenothing causing a crazy wait or crowd. We had some old fashioneds before ordering food, and I thought they were good. Service was super attentive, especially as we delayed ordering to enjoy drinks and an appetizer for a bit. I ordered the beer battered cod fish fry (my staple), and overall it was yummy to eat. The two pieces that came out were enormous and a bit wonky shaped... made me wonder what on earth this fish looked like in its swimming days. The batter was quite tasty, crunchy but not too crunchy/hard, but it was so incredibly think I'm not sure I got fish in every bite. I took one piece home and give the fish part to my pup as a meal topper, and the ratio of breading I had to pull off compared to fish was a bit (quite a bit) much. Still, everything I ate was tasty. I got the salad with my dinner, and was so happy that it came out with quality greens instead of a chunk of iceberg type lettuce. Overall, I'd come back again if others wanted, but wasn't wild about the batter to fish ratio.

Quaint little corner-ish bar in the middle of downtown Regent street…read more Got the sour cream and chive potato wedges for an app, which came out piping HOT and fast. Great seasoning! Ordered the soup and half sandwich special for $6!!! Soup was good flavor but the consistency was chalky, you can tell it was on too hot and milk had split. Sandwich was perfectly grilled and served with a pickle. Nice portions for how extremely reasonable. Servers were helpful and quick, they both helped each other and had a good time behind the bar.

A must visit in Madison! The food is great and the beer is tasty…read more Came in early evening on a Wednesday. It was pretty empty. They have a wing deal - 15 wings and 2 pints for $25. We got the Korean BBQ and Habanero. The habanero is SPICY!! My mouth was burning after two wings. I always get the APA beer. Classically delicious! Luckily we walked because parking can be tricky to find. Service can also be a little hit or miss. Today our server was a lil forgetful.

Every time I visit Madison, it is an absolute guarantee that I will be stopping by The Great Dane…read morePub...most trips more than once! Great Dane Pub has become one of my favorite spots in Madison for a variety of reasons from the drinks, vibes, service and community support! Situated on the corner of Doty and King in downtown Madison, Great Dane is a welcome sight for any visitor or local looking for a chill spot to have a solid drink, tasty bite and/or a good time! The pub is one large space, but it is separated into a few unique areas. One side is quintessential pub with a long bar, lots of dark woods, and a good sized dining room. The other is more of a pool hall vibe where you will find the other side of the bar, several pool tables, lots of TV's, high tops, darts, etc...We have bellied up to both sides of the bar and while I like both sides, I prefer the vibe of the pub side. They have a fairly extensive food menu with several bar/pub classics such as wings, nachos and burgers. But they also offer a good variety of sandwiches, bowls, salads, soups and even tacos. While we are normally here for the drinks, we do enjoy the cheese curds, wings and poutine! Speaking of drinks, they always have a great menu of house cocktails that is constantly updated for seasonality. I have had several iterations of cocktails and since I visit a few times a year, I always get to try new seasonal cocktails and beers! Service is always stellar here, no matter what side of the bar you are on. Welcoming, friendly and helpful...every time! Overall, I am an absolute fan of The Great Dane Pub!

Unfriendly bartenders. Bartending staff gave me grief about my order of an espresso martini, which…read moreis on their online menu of classic cocktails. I know it's a dive bar, technically, but their website emphasizes the availability of cocktails. I was thrilled about the prospect of being able to order such a drink at a bar in Madison in general. And no, it was not busy, I was the first customer there. So unnecessary attitude about an order despite it being available on the menu. The drink was good though, so that's why this review is higher than one star!

Rating the erstwhile Red Shed and new baby sister of Wando's solely on the #Guinness pour, as my…read morecompanion was suffering through dry January on my first visit here, pregaming for a UW hoops game at the Kohl. First pour looked like a pint they'd serve you in Dublin -- bartender poured it, let it rest, topped it off. Outcome: unblemished white foam, domed above the rim of the 20 oz., G-split-friendly Guinness glass, stopping above the harp. First sip smooth, not a hint of bitterness, drank easy all the way down, light foam coating most of the empty glass. Just how you'd draw it up. Fluke? Had to find out, so I ordered a second, same as above. Heat check? Got a third (stopping back in after the game to wait out traffic), and it was same as above. Sláinte! One visit to a new place does not make it the king of pours in town -- maintaining the lines, having enough staff to know the proper pour, etc., but Jay's is off to a solid start toward finally getting us a proper pour on the campus side of downtown.

Man... I had a grilled cheese earlier and they offer it with a habanero jelly that I got on the…read moreside. It's something new for me and I've never heard of it. MY MIND IS ABSOLUTELY BLOWN!!! By far the best condiment I have ever had in my entire life, DELICIOUS. I wish I could order a jar to be delivered home

The salad here is SO GOOD!!!! I'm a vegetarian and often struggle to find a solid, meat free salad…read moreout and about but the salad here was just great. Their lettuce was so good in it as well! The cheese curds, fries, and chips were also amazing. The staff is super nice and even though I got it to-go the wait wasn't too bad in the nice bar.

If you are looking for authentic, German-style food and ambiance, look no further than Prost…read more I was raised with my mom's German cooking and the food is very spot on. The servers are great and promote a celebratory atmosphere.

We were looking for dinner when we were in Madison and this place looked right up our alley…read more.. hefeweizens and weisswurst, what's not to like? It was a cute German bier garden vibe inside an old church with lots of stained glass windows. How fun! The beer was as expected and service was relatively quick. The weisswursts were not served poached as they are in Germany. I'm not sure if it's due to having another style of preparation or just the cook overdoing it, but the sausage was very dry and overdone. Neither of us that ordered it could easily peel the skins off either. The sides were so-so. I would have been happy with just two poached sausages and a pretzel as the entree like in Germany. Oh well. The chicken schnitzel was reported to be good from another member of our party. Overall, the vibe was cool and I'd go back again for drinks and maybe a pretzel, but I'd look elsewhere for dinner.

Whenever I visit my college son in town, we always have dinner after his baseball practice. I…read morereally enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, tasty burgers and beer, and friendly staff. It's a great local dive bar and restaurant.

Hadn't been here since it was relaunched as Badger Tavern. I heard good things about their food, so…read morechecked them out for lunch. If you're there for food and not the bar, just take the immediate right turn into the separate dining room. Menus are on the table, and a server will quickly appear for your drink choices. I love that they serve fish fry (or grilled) every single day...not just Friday! I tried the grilled Walleye sandwich, which was fantastic!! The fish filet was fresh and tender and nicely seasoned. The hoagie bun was above ordinary as well, soft yet sturdy, and had a homemade element. Sandwiches do not have a side automatically included, so we ordered a half order of onion rings to share. The rings were just average. My husband enjoyed his brat with sauteed onions. He said it was very good. We will return!

Awesome time at the LovB game- watch of the USA Women Olympic Volleyball game today (vs Serbia)…read more Great service. Good bar food and a great crowd Yeah!!! Nothing like being at a bar on a Wednesday at 9:30 in the morning - very Wisconsin!

Absolute bull I was…read morewaiting in line. Two belligerent women in front of weren't let in. The bouncer assumed I was with them. I have zero desire to associate with them. I wasn't allowed entry. I'll be suing

I have always wanted to try Echo Tap, and it did not disappoint! We were seated right away and the…read morefood came out in a timely manner. I wasn't too hungry so only ordered the mini corn dogs, but would definitely come back to try other things on the menu. They have a nice option to turn almost any sandwich on their menu into a wrap if preferred. When the weather is nice they also have an outdoor patio decorated with plants that I'd like to come back and see!

Echo was one of the few restaurants in town open during a snowstorm. When we had arrived the…read morekitchen had just closed early for the night. Seeing we had just arrived the kitchen stayed open later to get out one more meal for us. The staff was so kind, drinks were great, and there kindness was so appreciated on a snowy night. Ps the Bacon, Apple, Burboun Burger was one I will be comparing all future burgers to. It was SO GOOD.