Bigsur Cantina

I have been coming here for at least the past 20 years (it's been open more than 60+) and can't…read morebelieve I haven't reviewed it yet. The past reviews outline it pretty well. A great cocktail lounge that is outfitted in everything Tiger nestled within a strip mall. They still don't take credit cards, cocktails are good as ever and the lights are still as dim as possible. A throwback to all that is good in a Wisconsin cocktail lounge. It's a great place for a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap.

This is such an iconic Madison bar. The tigers, music and usually the clientele make it worth the…read moretrip.

And the tigers do dress up for the thirsty patrons!

The mysterious and beckoning front entrance

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Dungeon Throwers

5.0(4 reviews)

1.0 mi

This is such a cool place!!! Love the well lit, clean and spacious interior of this place. It's…read moresoooo much bigger than the outside shows. Staff is super friendly and just like their website states, they will walk you through how to throw, safety concerns, and different types of games (some user created, some hybrid-- so many options)! While they have a few 'bar snacks' it's mostly a beer/seltzer bar with pretty decent local staples.

Absolutely awesome time and highly recommend!! Great staff who genuinely want you to enjoy the…read moreexperience no matter the age and the facilities were top notch. Thanks again for a great time!

Enjoying the Dungeon Throne at Dungeon Throwers, Madison axe throwing fun for everyone.

Group on the Dungeon Throne at Dungeon Throwers, Madison axe throwing fun for everyone.

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Group party at Dungeon Throwers, Madison axe throwing

The Flying Hound Alehouse

3.6(219 reviews)

3.5 mi

We've been here a half dozen times or more, which is enough to have a good sense of what a place is…read morelike reliably. Overall, we are fans. Service has consistently been great- friendly and prompt but not overbearing. The menu is interesting, with a mix of Regional and European-inspired dishes plus salads and burgers. Hard not to find something that sounds good. Food quality is very good, and everything we've had from burgers and entrees to fish fry to soups and sandwiches, has been tasty and well- prepared. It's also fairly cozy, which is a bonus.

Wisconsin cheese curd w/ranch: Great side dish to share, cheese was soft and warm, it wasn't…read moremelting piping hot. Great dish to order if you're out of town. Monday special - $10 for the American burger. I wouldn't recommend to order this it's basically about 10% bigger than a MCD burger. It would be worth if it was served with fries. Rhubarb pastrami sandwich: Better sandwich compared to the rest on the menu. The cheese and ham were soft and melting, bread was toasted well.

3.3 mi•Orchard Ridge Community

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Bennett's Meadowood Country Club

3.8(43 reviews)

I have been going to this bar since 1973. It has grown and changed drastically in 53 years under…read morethe ownership of my late good friend Gene Bennett.not just burgers but meals.well cooked during the noon luncheon.great burgers and fries all day.a bfast in the early morning.beware Saturday and Sunday till noon withPorn in the Morn adult only.the help are friendly and helpful.it is a westside Madison institution.

We were curious about this place we saw off of the highway and stopped in. It has a small entry way…read morewhich I didn't know if we were going in the right door. Inside it was clean and well kept. You order at the counter and pay with cash. The bartenders were friendly. We ordered burgers medium (pink), which came out well done. They added our preferred cheddar cheese and grilled (and yummy) onions. The buns were toasted, another delight. Large portion of fries which is always a plus. We are happy we stopped in, but when craving a burger, this wouldn't be my first choice.

Patty Melt

Amount on bacon on this burger was obscene

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Liquor Town

5.0(1 review)

3.3 mi

I enjoy the drink variety they have at Liquor Town. Well stocked, masks are required in COVID…read moretimes, and hand sanitizer was available at checkout. I am admittedly not much of a beer drinker, but their wine, seltzer, and cider sections are enough variety for me that I'm able to try something new each time I've gone. They also offer "Good as Gold" frequent visitor tickets each time a customer spends more than $10. Collect 10 and you'll get $5 off at your next visit, which is not bad! Love when a place has a frequent flyer rewards system and it makes me a regular at Liquor Town.

The Seminole Tap

4.0(36 reviews)

4.3 mi

We met some old neighbors here for lunch since it was near their current home. The inside of the…read morerestaurant is pretty nondescript and actually pretty unattractive. Since it was nice outside we grabbed a shady table on their patio (again they have done little to make it interesting). The waitress was a bit quirky but she got our order in and food out with no issues. I got the Nashville Crispy Chicken sandwich which was moist and very tasty with just a bit of heat. My wife got the giant burrito which she gave a thumbs up to - definitely leftovers to bring home. Fortunately the food and the prices were so good to make up for the atmosphere.

We used Seminole Tap for a baby shower we hosted for our friends. The event space was incredible!…read moreThey have a beautifully decorated space which made it feel easy to make the event feel curated and elevated, and was still easy to personalize. We worked directly with Tiffany who was extremely responsive and able to help us with all of our requests. She was there the day of the event and helped make sure everything ran smoothly. This was a brunch event and we had quiche as the main dish. The quiche was maybe the best quiche I've ever had. They truly knocked it out of the park. I couldn't be more grateful for getting to host our event at Seminole Tap! I highly recommend people use them for any event!

Burger with Side Caesar Salad

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Woodman's Food Market

3.3(122 reviews)

1.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Established in 1919

Visiting and a friend told us to hit up the store for a decent WI cheese selection…read more It was the week of Thanksgiving. The crowded parking lot did not lie. The store was packed. The local cheese selection did not disappoint. We also learned you must pay for your groceries to go into the liquor store and vice versa. The store is chaos and crowded but they seem to have decent prices. The liquor store was also packed but really unique selections. If we had more time we works have walked around more but we got what we needed.

What's the point of having a "Full-Service Register 10pm…read more-7am" sign if no employee is around to run it?

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Steve's Wine Beer Spirits

3.9(11 reviews)

3.7 mi

Amazing staff and comprehensive selection. I couldn't be happier. If they don't have what you want,…read morethey will recommend an alternative or try to order it for you.

I want to commend Steve's for practicing safe protocol during these uncertain times. Steve's has…read moreremained open, limiting their hours and taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of their customers and staff. We were happy to pick up a few things last weekend to have a little fun! Steve's is a go-to for great selection and continually offers new and exciting limited releases of beers and spirits. The staff are all knowledgeable and eager to help you find what you're looking for, or even offer a recommendation! Thanks Steve's!

Monkeyshines Bar & Grill

3.0(49 reviews)

3.7 mi

I went to the new establishment for breakfast this past weekend! Had a blueberry pancake which is…read moreusually great! Not that day! Had to use a knife to cut it! I mentioned it to the young lady serving and she said they were trying a new recipe with mixed results, not good so far! I ate a qtr. of it, and they made me pay for it!!!!!!! very disappointed

From 25 years ago Git -r-dun bar to a sometimes classy sometimes scuzzy bat , the food is awesome ,…read moremost underrated fish fry , damn good breakfast and great drinks . Bartenders are awesome , and the clientele is what could bring it done if too many trouble makers want to mess it up . Usually the crowd is mellow but you know how one bad apple can. Be . Maybe don't go late

Grilled chicken sandwhich on Rye bread ($6.85) with seasoned fries (+$1.75)! Awesome toasted, perfectly buttered bread!

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Extra Grilled Chicken breast ($3.75) - The ketchup and mustard soup I made to dip my dinner in was FREE! ;)

Pick 'n Save

3.5(22 reviews)

3.4 mi•Stone Meadows

I've started going to Pick 'n Save on Maple Grove Road because they carry some items that I can't…read morefind elsewhere. If you are like me you continually look for best prices, selection and quality. This store has collard greens and FAGE 5% plus some great prices on quality produce. I stopped here for these items and also found a few other bargains. I don't know about other aspects of this store but for key items it is my go to place.

Horrible self checkout; horrible self check out; horrible self check out; horrible self check out;…read morehorrible self check out; (I can go on, but you get the gist).

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Garrett M.

3 years ago

The food was amazing as was the service. The margaritas were pretty darn good too! Had three tacos and I must agree that the corn tortillas are awesome. Can't wait to go back to try something new! read more

Bigsur Cantina - mexican - Updated September 2026

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We ordered takeout today. We live close by and ordered this for a very special family meeting…read more Someone went to grab the food. It was ready in the amount of time they said it would be and it was packaged up nicely. The problem came when I opened up my Burrito Azado (burrito with steak). It was a soggy mess! Not only did it look nothing like the food in the menu (I get it, when does it, right?) Their cheese sauce or whatever it is that comes on it, was poured over the entire meal and the guacamole was inside the burrito. I can get over the guacamole being inside of it even though it was ALSO warm AND dripping out the side and bottom. There is, however, NO going back from the sauce that is poured all over everything with NO regard for the crispy tortilla. The tortilla was completely soaked through and falling apart, let alone any possible desired crispiness. It was inedible. If you're in the mood for a burrito, I'm not saying not to buy it from here. Flavor-wise, the steak is decent. However, I am saying to ensure that they do not put SAUCY SAUCE on it and get the GUAC on the side! My ~STILL~ rumbly-hungry-tummy is warning you, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY, *86 the sauces or get them on the side!!! Signed, Disappointed and still rummaging through the pantry.

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So good and good service didn't take long and the most important part is that the food is so good…read moreand there is a bathroom too here are so photo I took

So I visited with a friend for lunch. We ordered the lunch specials which were only $10. My burrito…read morewas mostly lettuce with some very unexciting rice and beans on the side. Maybe their non-lunch or regularly priced burritos are better? What really put me off was their approach to tipping. I am a very generous, some might say excessive tipper. As a former bartender it's just good karma for me to tip well. I was surprised that they added a tip to the check automatically. I might have missed it if I'd just glanced. But then when I paid the bill they again prompted me to add an additional tip with options from 18-25%. So a lot of people who eat there are likely getting tricked into tipping twice. That's not okay. I won't be back.

Canteen

3.9

(363 reviews)

Madison? Wisconsin? For tacos? Yes, it's true! Located right in the state capitol square I walked…read morein and was greeted and served promptly by Christian at the bar. Bonus points? Happy hour everyday which means half off select tacos and beverages. Like $3 Pacifico's and $5 for two tacos. Vegetarian tacos with potatoes were well prepared on corn tortillas. The flank steak carnitas frescas was outstanding. Little crema, little lime for acid, dash of hot sauce for heat - just delicious. Hard to describe how friendly and inclusive the vice was at Canteen. This is on my regular stop from here on when I pass through town. You don't be disappointed!

Went here for lunch to try out their burger for Madison Burger Week. We were very excited because…read moreit was a green chili cheese smash burger with yucca fries. It looked really good when we saw their post on Facebook right before we went. There were only a few people there when we arrived, so we were seated right away. The waiter came pretty quick to get our order, but unfortunately, when we tried to order the burger week burger, they said they weren't making it. This was really the only reason we stopped here for lunch, so we were slightly taken off guard by this. Since we were already there, we decided to order the lunch special of two tacos, rice, beans, and a drink for $12. It took a little while for the food to come out, but everything tasted fine. The carne fresco tacos were quite tasty and I would definitely order again. Overall, the food was fine, but it was a disappointment that they didn't have the only item we came there for. We ended up ordering ahead from a different restaurant participating in burger week and went to pick it up so we at least got to try one.

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Really nice staff working! The meat (particularly the barbacoa) was really flavorful. The corn dip…read morewas amazing. Really liked the variety of toppings you could mix in your burrito bowl. The restaurant was cute. The tables were dirty from the last people who sat there, and we got the wrong flavor of margarita but it was still good. I would definitely get a carryout next time. I think it would be great if they offered a small and a regular size bowl.

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