We had a great time here for dinner and drinks- our server Mike went above and beyond to give us a great experience! Prices are also hard to beat for being so close to downtown Madison. Burgers, salads, and cheese curds exceeded our expectations! We will be back! read more

We came here for dinner at the recommendation of a co-worker for a good burger. It did not disappoint! On the outset, you might not expect to have an outstanding burger here, but it was one of the best I've had in town so far. We started with fried cheese curds, which were outstanding. My boyfriend got a cup of chili, and he said it was delicious. We both got cheeseburgers, and they were awesome! They cook the burgers in view at the bar. All accompanied by a glass of beer of tap, and it made for a perfect meal. Our server was very friendly, and the food came out fast. We were very happy with our experience and plan to come back! read more

After visiting a buddy at University Hospital, a friend and I popped into Blue Moon for a bite and a couple of drinks. It was highly recommended by the staff at the hospital. Makenna was a great server, and I enjoyed talking with her. My Reuben was okay, but nothing memorable. The drinks were poured Wisconsin strong, and that was cool. The place looked like every other bar in the Cheesehead state, and the overall sense of unmemorable prevailed. I guess the food is much better than what's served at University Hospital. read more

Just a nice older neighborhood restaurant and bar with friendly patrons and staff. Good burgers and apps served quickly! Just off of University Avenue with there own parking lot, great place for lunch! We had the fried pickle and mushrooms with 3 dipping sauces, ranch, dill, garlic aioli all tasty. read more

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Great service. Great food. Great prices. Pool table is gone. Ski ball and all other pinball machines are wiped out. So disappointing!!! We came here as a family to wait out the rain for a concert nearby and ONLY chose this place based on our past experience here playing games upstairs while waiting for our food. I really want to give this place 4 stars for their reasonable food options -- but they need to take on some major TLC, repairs and REPLACE gaming equipment that it advertised to be there. read more

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A once great bar/restaurant that has totally lost its way! Imagine going into a bar/restaurant, waiting to be seated, and being totally ignored by two servers that are looking through you at the door. You finally walk upon to one and ask "Excuse me, are you the hostess...?" only to have her give you a brusque look and the reply back ..."I suppose." We then took a seat outside the bar and were ignored up until the point we looked at each other and said "You know, let's go someplace else." This USED to be a great place for burgers and drinks. Not anymore. Don't count on friendly service. Don't count on a good environment. Choose someplace else. read more

My college kid attending UW found this gem for us to try. Damn good cheese curds! The burger was amazing too! I need to find another reason to visit my kid so I can try more meals here! We had a lovely waitress, she was super helpful and gave us tons of pickles so she will always be my favorite! This place has a really fun 50's diner vibe! We went mid-afternoon and it definitely was a family hang out at that time of day. They have a huge app menu, but you're in Wisconsin so all you need are curds, baby! They had excellent ones! I really want to go back for the fish fry Friday and the reuben. See you soon Blue Moon! read more

Excellent old fashions with classic Wisconsin bar food. Service is a hit or miss depending on what time of day you go and how busy they are. Love the casual vibe and the multiple levels in which you can choose seating from. Fun arcade games upstairs as well. read more

Love the beer selection at this place! This is a local hotspot in Madison and it's clear to see why. It's location is ideal because it's near WVDL and the UW hospital. The hours here accommodate both locations so you get a lot of nursing people and lab techs that stop by here. The beer selection is really great and the place is clean and well kept. However, I am not really a fan of their food items which are bland tasting. A better food selection would definitely bring more people in. Still a great place to grab a beer. read more

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Awesome dive bar that never disappoints. It's typically packed, and they have limited capacity but get through people pretty quickly. The burger was a solid beef patty that was cooked well and the bun had a nice fluff to it and wasn't too dry. Who doesn't love waffle fries?! read more

Blue Moon Bar and Grill - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Went after a hospital visit and was concerned about the wait on a Friday. Was able to immediately get a table. Served was nice and attentive. Fish was good. Burger was good. Fries and seasoned waffle fries were all good. No issues and fair price. Would recommend and would go back. read more

Came to Madison for a work trip and we arrived late in the evening, this bar and grill was located across the street from our hotel. We had to try their cheese curds, I think I just got a grilled cheese and a cider because it was so late. Fairly priced, my boss got his wine and a salad. We saw that they have a fish fry for lunch so we came back during the week for lunch. They didn't have walleye though but service is quick, they have an upstairs and downstairs, along with outside seating. I had so many cheese curds during this trip. Food was decent. read more

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Waitresses will straight up ignore you instead of doing their job. Arrived and sat there for over 20 minutes without anyone asking me what they could get me. I was there at an event and they told me to move, when I explained I was there for the event they became hostile. read more

Wow super impressed! Burgers are amazing!!!! Staff super friendly! Great cocktails as well!!

Friendly neighborhood bar Reasonable parking Good selection of beers and burgers Great waffle fries!! read more

This place is amazing! Wings are one of my favorite in Madison and the burger is very good. Atmosphere is bar like otherwise good place to eat read more

Sandwich? Chicken ? Burger ? Have all been excellent! Service is good , not great but would blame that on rookie servers and one waitress trying to do it all until the rookies figure it out. Neighbor bar vibe and wanna be swanky interior but just has the Neigborhood feel of a comfortable place to hang out and enjoy some really good food. read more

Fun place! We went for Friday fish fry. Good fried cod, tasty coleslaw. Everything is freshly made (right in front of you if you're on the main level) and delicious. It's very casual and can feel a little chaotic, but the capable staff are on top of it and know very well what they are doing. read more

Stopped by on a beautiful summer weeknight and snagged a table out along the curb. They also have a bigger seating area on the side in the parking lot. We had heard from friends that this was THE place for burgers and curds (another of the many neighborhood joints like this around town) so we gave it a try. Our waiter seemed new (very common these days) because while prompt he was forgetful. We had to ask multiple time for different items. We started with the curds - they were typical for around here - nothing special. I tried the bacon cheeseburger while tasty it was overcooked. I asked for medium rare and it was medium well and a bit dry (could have been worse). The toasted bun was very good. My mate ordered the sockeye salmon sandwich and she gave it a big thumbs up. She asked for medium rare and it was medium rare. One out of two... Prices were reasonable esp the $2.50 for a Blatz (OK that maybe too high!). They now take credit cards which I understand was not true in the past - supposedly a positive change due to Covid. read more

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Great service and vibes here. It's a very casual place to grab a drink or a bite to eat. Good place to watch a game too! I like the chicken tenders, waffle fries, and burgers. read more

Always a great place to eat; reliable, consistent and delicious. We've been going to the Blue Moon for over 25 years. The menu hasn't changed and the food remains some of the best in Madison. Their burgers are without question the best in town. We had our usual. I know it's boring but we sticked to the basics. Wifey had the standard hamburger cooked medium with a slice of raw onion and a pile of catsup. She also loves their pickles. I had the Blue Moon burger topped with the usual; garlic, blue cheese crumbles and a slice of raw onion. It's always cooked perfectly and dripping with flavor. We split a small fry. Our server on the second floor was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. The food came to the table fast and hot. I love this place and the bill was easy on the pocket. They actually take credit cards now which is a huge improvement from the good old days. You can't miss at the Blue Moon. Easy going, great location and ample parking. Highly recommend without any reservations. Tip: try the Pile Driver, it will blow your mind. read more

Food was unremarkable z burger and bun was a hit. Chili meaty but served lukewarm and a large bowl comes with two packets of saltines. Heaped with cheese. I think they need to dial in on their portions. Fries are unremarkable krinkle cut and lacking the spice we had last time. Slightly undercooked. One part of the seating area is by a line of pinball machines. There's only three booths. Brick walls background music and tvs in each area means not great acoustics. Its also cool--be prepared to wear your jacket. Nice to be greeted immediately when coming in. Service efficient. Bathrooms clean. read more

Blue Moon might have the best burger in Madison...it's always cooked to perfection and delicious. If you haven't stopped by, highly recommend. It's close to the hospital, has plenty of outdoor seating, and great service. There's a bunch of pinball machines upstairs if you're in the gaming mood! Great spot and perfect for a quick meal. read more

Blue Moon Bar and Grill - Blue Moon Burger - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Immediate seating on a Saturday afternoon after visiting family at nearby hospital. Capable attentive staff. Tasty Bloody Mary and good craft beer selection. Love the Wisconsin brews and info on upcoming selections. I enjoyed a Salmon Caesar salad that was quite good. Husband had a big cheeseburger and fries. Generous portions and delicious. We would stop again when in the area. read more

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I love the seat yourself! especially when you have a big party :) staff was very friendly. gumballhead beer pitcher was delicious jalapeño poppers: 9/10 yummy filling and overall good popper popcorn shrimp: 8/10 small but yummy cheese curd: 9/10 first cheese curd ever! good impression, thought it would be stretchy haha onion ring: 9/10 big crisp onion rings :) blue moon cheeseburger with bacon : 8/10 blue cheese was very potent and good, nice amount of patty, very good burger for its price!! would recommend and come back! :) read more

Got beer battered cod dinner and a bowl of clam chowder to go. I was a bit let down. The clam chowder was not as herby as I would like. I like the smell and the taste of thyme. The fish was whatever. They could added something to it to make it pop. I did love their coleslaw because it was peppery. The French fries were very generic tasting. Didn't taste like freshly made. read more

This place is dirty and the bartender was RUDE. There is no place to sit at this tiny bar. Avoid this place, there are so many other great places that appreciate their customers. Nasty people and food! read more

One of Madison's only worthwhile joints to get a decent burger at a decent price. If you order your burger medium rare, that's how you'll get it. Drives me crazy to order a burger medium rare and have it come well done... particularly in the land of the now all to common $16-20 Madison bar burger. Blue Moon is an honest bar with decent drinks and a worthy burger. read more

Greasy fried bar food. Outside closes fairly early and I don't know that you can/would want to bring kids inside. I had mine with me, so we sat outside. The food was good...but we had to be quick so we could get out of there before the outside closed down. Overall seemed solid. read more

Food is good, wait staff is wonderful, we will never go back. The bartender was playing truly horrible, discordant noise passing as "progressive jazz". Loudly. The wait staff was too intimidated to ask him to turn it down and the bartender found out we were unhappy and decided to insult as as we departed. I have frequented this place for decades. I will never set foot in it again. read more

The food is good, but I will not eat here because the management is ridiculous. They switched to excellent Coke about 8 months ago and are now back to crappy Pepsi. What the hell? That is stupid! I'm some with Blue Moon. read more

If I order a burger for takeout with bacon. And I pay for bacon. I expect bacon. Food is typically good bacon or not.

Great staff and customer service, variety of options including vegetarian, gluten free. Classic American fare at decent prices. read more

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Came here for Camp Randall game day. The place wasn't super full, but as people got tired of sitting in the heat it filled up. There is always a decent beer selection on tap and the food is standard bar food. We ordered the fries and buffalo chicken bites. The fries are always a good value and you can pick additional sauces to go with them. We had mixed reviews of the buffalo chicken bites as they seemed very salty, but also had a nice spice to them, again you can pick your sauce to go with them. The best part was while waiting for the game to start, there were six pinball machines upstairs, so we played a few games! Always love playing some pinball! read more

Blue Moon Bar and Grill - Buffalo chicken bites and fries - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Good spot for a fish fry. Were able to sit (at the bar) with no wait at 6 on a Friday which was nice. Five pieces of perch (not hand battered but still good) delicious coleslaw. Clam chowder was surprisingly good! Fun beer on tap and attentive but not overbearing bartender. Will probably be back. read more

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Only 5 stars? Not enough! Awesome food and an awesome staff! They put up with my questions about the dart board and oche line, both on the phone and at the bar. read more

I am a fan of this place! It's like Echotap without as much of a crowd and a kick ass fish fry (currently ranked third on my list). It's casual, friendly, and has just the right touch of divey. A perfect happy hour or end of the week dinner spot with your friends, but come early because they still fill up quick! Good food, standard drinks, sports energy bar, what more could you want. read more

THE FOOD IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! such a cozy atmosphere & the cooking need to get an interview with Ramsey. Seriously, whoever cooked this is a star. read more

First time trying this place with my boyfriend, and I would definitely come here again. It was cozy and had quite a nice atmosphere. The cheese curds were greasy and not as crisp, but they were still good. I didn't expect the fries to be crinkle fries, but they were also alright.(I'm not too into crinkle fries.) The servers and bartenders are nice. Definitely going to try this place again sometime. read more

Blue Moon Bar and Grill - Red Bull Vodka - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My coworkers and I go here every Friday and love it! All 10 of us agree the Ruben here is the best we've ever had in our lives!