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    Camp Trippalindee

    3.8 (96 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Old school ski is outside of the elevator
    Kelly T.

    We came in the Winter on an off night. When we walked into the restaurant half of it was dark with the lights out and only a small section next to the bar was open. I had to ask the bartenders to turn on the lights so we can be seated in the restaurant space. There are several people working behind the bar and nobody seemed eager to help us. The atmosphere would be cool on a beautiful summer evening when you would be able to use the rooftop terrace however, the night we were there was a little disappointing. You have to walk outside to get into the restaurant and it was quite chilly and windy. You order at the bar and then have to go up to get your food. The food itself was delicious and the atmosphere was fun as a 1960s summer camp vibe. The menu is limited, but the drinks were delicious.

    Old fashioned & margarita
    Chris W.

    Not easy to find but worth it! Bar within the Graduate by Hilton, separate elevator takes you straight up to the bar & the view is pretty nice. Fun atmosphere & friendly staff. The drinks were good but overpriced. A o r & done for the experience.

    a room with a table and two chairs
    Gabriela D.

    Such a cute spot to send a sunny afternoon. Camp trip is the perfect spot to hangout and play board games with friends. The drinks are solid and have really cute plating. There's lots of game options here and the snack selection is solid-although portions are on the smaller side. Next time I'll definitely need to try the table side s'mores

    marshmallows and waffles
    Courtney T.

    Camp Trippalindee is hands down one of the best themed bars in Madison. You take the elevator right up to the north woods, summer camp 1988. The outdoor patio is unmatched, unfortunately we weren't able to get out and use the fires this time because of the rain but it's wonderful! The decor is incredible and they have a ton of table games to enjoy. You are able to roast marshmallows indoor or outdoor for s'mores and they even have Adult CapriSuns!!

    Pamela M.

    This is one of my favorite bars in Madison! It has such a unique vibe since it's more obscure, you head up the elevators from a doorway not everyone would notice. There's lots of outdoorsy on the walls and the vibe is similar upstairs at the bar. The drinks are great and the bar food, from what I've had so far, is great! They have a slushy drink on special, as well. Camp Trippalindee also has some games, which honestly, I wish they'd update. I'm sure the local thrift store would have some great games that weren't beat up and worn so badly you can't even play anymore! But still, what a fun and memorable place. This is one of the places that I bring friends who come to visit me in Madison. Special place!

    Beer
    Erin R.

    I'm honestly shocked this place has great reviews. Yes, the view is great, the campy theme is great, but it's way overpriced for what is essentially bar food. $7 for a Modelo in a bottle is ridiculous. We got the Southwest bites for $12. They were greasy, the breading was falling off, and the inside was just flavorless cheese, no tasty spices or peppers, etc. After that, we knew we weren't going to eat dinner there. The bartender was very friendly. We will not be back.

    Fried Cheese Curds Pretzel bites with beer cheese
    Rohan C.

    Camp trippalindee has a great location and incompetent service. The kitchen was understaffed and it took a long time to receive our order. Our table was dirty and it took a while for anyone to come and clean it. The food itself was ok.

    Classy artwork
    PJ C.

    This place is all about the cleverly done decor - real kitschy. We spent a lot of time studying the "artwork" and laughing at the memories some of these treasured stirred up. A fun vibe and a great view combined with some nice drinks makes this a worthwhile stop. We avoided some of the problems with the 21 year old crowd that others have mentioned by stopping in during the early evening on a Friday night - we also caught the happy hour special. Some of the regular drink prices were high. We did not eat anything so I cannot comment on the food. Great concept and when warmer it would be good to hang out on their deck.

    Manhattan and passion fruit margarita
    Jamie C.

    Perfect wisconsin bar! The graduate nailed it for these Wisconsinites. Really cool rooftop bar with plenty of indoor seating as well as a decent sized patio overlooking the lake. They have a smaller specialty cocktail menu and also a full bar. Small tap list. We didn't eat here but looked like their bar food was enjoyed by many. They have Instagram worthy boozy capri suns. Perfect for a summer day! It was a good blend of college students as well as non college students. Not rowdy, a chill spot to enjoy a drink or two. Staff was nice and there were a few TVs to watch sports. We will definitely be back.

    QuHarrison T.

    Camp Trippalindee is where you want to be if you like board games, s'mores, fun drinks, and nice scenic rooftops. I had a chance to check it out and was quite amazed that this place was located right in the middle of Downtown Madison.

    Grain bowl with sriracha
    Thuy Dan T.

    Been here a few times and each round has been pretty consistent. The drinks are either quite strong or quite sweet/light, no like happy medium that I'm aware of. The grain bowl is large which is nice for the price you're paying, but I found it a little bland and needed to douse it with Sriracha sauce. The Camp Nachos I liked! They were unique with lots of toppings and in a really cute presentation. It's a great spot with a really nice rooftop area. I love how in depth they went with the camp decor and it's great they have board games and oversized uno cards for you to play with!

    Outdoor area
    Lauren U.

    Coming across Camp Trippalindee felt like discovering an amazing secret. I'm not sure how this retro summer camp restaurant/bar has been open for so long without tons of reviews and people raving about it. Maybe we should keep it a secret?? First off, the setting of the Graduate Hotel is gorgeous and sets the stage as soon as you enter. The retro lobby setup starts to take you back in time, and by the time you make it upstairs to Camp Trippalindee you've been transported to a 70s/80s summer camp! I love the way that they went all out with the decor. You can sit and then order at the counter... The service was a bit slow at the bar, but the food was up quickly once the orders were placed. The menu has a good selection and is not overwhelmed with choices. There are basics, like yummy-looking burgers and cheese curds with spicy ranch, and also unique options, like the flavorful and filling avocado grain bowl with farro. I loved having the option to splurge or go healthy, and thought the prices were reasonable as well. As far as drinks, there are several beers on tap but the adult boozy Capris (Capri Sun style) really caught my eye! Even if you're not in the mood for an adult bev, check out the clever drink names on the menu (again, they didn't slack staying on theme), and then choose from their selection of non-alcoholic drinks like Wisco Pop and Sprecher's. If the weather's nice, how can you not sit outside? The patio is gorgeously furnished and the fire pits add a lot to the camp theme. Especially if you pick up a $4 s'mores kit. You will end up making friends as you share a fire pit with some neighbors to roast marshmallows and curl up with the blankets that are also provided by Camp Trippalindee! The root beer floats look amazing as well. I can't wait to be back at Camp and relax out on the patio where the Capitol peeps out in the distance. Strongly recommend.

    Outdoor patio view of capital at night.

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    Great location and theme! Reshma, our Bartender, made delicious drinks and was so friendly. We would definitely recommend!!

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    Food was not good. The bar person got my order wrong and the salad was dripping in dressing

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    3 years ago

    Fun place away from some of the college craziness down on the street. Campy and a throw back to rural bars back in the day.

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    6 years ago

    A really fun, "campy" rooftop bar and grill. Great drinks, perfect camp food. A must visit in Madison.

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    4 years ago

    Super fun rooftop bar! Sweet view, quirky decor. The drinks, food, and service were all good. I highly recommend this place

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    One of the best burgers you'll find in a bar. Their cheese curds is also pretty good. The view around sunset is amazing.

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    Ask the Community - Camp Trippalindee

    The Old Fashioned

    The Old Fashioned

    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    This was my second time visiting. I swore I wrote a review the first time but it didn't pop up…read more Anywho, this time my daughter and I were in Madison for the day and visiting the museum across the street and decided to come for dinner. It was Thursday evening and they had a ribs/pulled pork special. We waited about 10 minutes at the bar for a table. The bar and atmosphere is great. Pretty bar lights and an old wood bar. We were seated by the window with a great view of the capital. My daughter and I shared the rib dinner and had plenty of food for us. Our waitress was new and learning but was doing a good job. I'd definitely come back.

    The ambiance is amazing warm woods which were very inviting. Wednesday night 5:30 a party of 6 and…read morewe were seated immediately in the bar area at a round table. The waitress was quick to come over bringing menus and taking our drink order. We order the cheese curds of course and the cheese plate. Visiting from Florida so I can't really speak on the curds. We all thought they were tasty. For our main course two of us had burgers all claimed they were well prepared and tasty, Mac n cheese was dry, spinach salad with salmon was fresh and flavorful. I had the wedge salad which was over a half head of fresh crispy lettuce. Two dressings combo so refreshing. The cheese tray was nice for $14.00. Overall service was great and the food was good.

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    Inside bar
    The Old Fashioned
    Schlitz beer with a pickled egg on the side.

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    Schlitz beer with a pickled egg on the side.
    The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

    The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    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!

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    6 Pack Pub Wings (habanero hellfire)
    6 Pack Pub Wings (habanero hellfire)
    The outside of the building is a little shabby and could use fresh paint but I guess that's part of the charm.

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    The outside of the building is a little shabby and could use fresh paint but I guess that's part of the charm.
    Fya Syde Kitchen

    Fya Syde Kitchen

    4.9
    (26 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Very cool decor! Loved the Jamaican flag decor and the vibe. The food was good, I was hoping for…read moremore heat in the jerk seasoning but the chicken was so tender. The rice and peas was a little dry and I needed hot sauce but very flavorful. We had no complaints about the festival and cabbage. My biggest complaint was the service. Our main server may have been having a bad day because he was very curt; at the end we got our check from a different worker and she was lovely. The food took quite a long time for a lunch past 1:30pm, when there were only three other tables. We would come back but would plan for a bit more time, this is probably not the best place for a quick stop lunch.

    A really solid outing on a Sunday afternoon. Maddie was my bartender/server and she was amazing…read more Great recommendations. Super social and friendly. The weather was terrible when I stopped in, so I had the restaurant to myself. They have a full bar and cocktail list. I started with old-fashioned made with rum. It was delicious. For food items, I wasn't that hungry so opted for a few items. Ordered the beef and cheese, empanada, jerk, chicken, skewer, and the oxtail birria taco. Except for the chicken skewer not having a hard sear, everything was exceptionally delicious. Love the pineapple and onion relish that accompanied the chicken skewer. The Beria taco was rich with unctuous oxtail meet in a soaked tortilla shell. It was seriously addiction. Love to see the empanada with some sort of accompanying sauce, but regardless it was delicious. Three TVs to watch sports on. And just a great setting to grab a bite to eat. Highly recommended.

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    Fya Syde Kitchen
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    Tornado Steak House

    Tornado Steak House

    4.0
    (840 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$

    We (6 people) were seated at a dimly lit, half booth/ half table and both the chairs and booth…read moreseating was badly ripped up, which could have snagged my silk attire, so we had to trade out some chairs. Our food and cocktails were great! We started with the Oysters and Escargot, they were out of the Sea Scallops ;) and the Salmon...we ordered various cuts of the steaks, which they were good, but very heavy peppercorn crust on the Filets. The Cognac cream sauce had capers in it, that we didn't care for and it was cold. I am a California wine drinker and there aren't any CA wines on their wine list by the glass!!! I was the only one who wanted an oak barreled Chardonnay and they don't even have one, very disappointing. Their list is french wines, and no one knowledgeable on describing the flavor of any of the bottles on the list...as we did ask and they were pleasant but no help! When we got home and looked over our receipt, we were charged for a glass of Malbec wine that we did not have. We were in town for a college graduation and this was over all a good evening!

    I got into town far later than I wanted to on a Thursday night due to air travel issues and this…read morewas the only thing that was open near my hotel. Thankfully, I had already pinpointed as somewhere I wanted to go. The vibe was absolutely excellent .. a dark bar is my happy place so I was pretty thrilled. The bartender was super helpful, immediately got me the late night menu, and continued to deliver excellent service until I walked out the door. I had an excellent steak sandwich with a baked potato on the side and was very happy that I had found something to eat at such a late hour. Food was delicious, would definitely recommend. An authentic Madison experience for sure.

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    Dining Room
    Wedge Salad
    Wedge Salad
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    Blind Shot Social Club

    Blind Shot Social Club

    4.4
    (55 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    We were in town and looking for a good place to eat and excited to try this joint, with a 4.4 star…read morerating. We've always had good food in Madison and even though we wanted to get home after a long day, we thought it would be worth the delay. Unfortunately, this time, it wasn't worth it. I feel like it's time and money wasted. I'll get to details, but I'm mainly basing this review on the quality of the food I received. Before getting to the food, our service was great. Our server was a bit slow considering there were only 3 tables (including us) occupied. Or it's more of a relaxed atmosphere, so she was just giving us a lot of time to look over the menu. But aside from that, she was friendly, helpful, and kind. Atmosphere is on the dark side. There are two screens to play games (golf, etc) on two corners of the building. I think there are plenty of options, but we were mainly in for food, and didn't really get much info on the games. I did ask whether they were run on a reservation basis, and the hostess (who was also our server) said yes. She didn't mention any pricing, so I'm not sure what the details on that is. Margarita special $5 This was great. Not overly sweet, and just the right amount of booze. It came in a whiskey cup rather than a margarita one. 3sheep chaos pattern on draft Price for draft beer is not cheap, and the beer was great. The glass it came in was super clean, but also warm. I think it just came out of the dishwasher... So clean, but beer glasses should be cold on principle. Wings The description says these are baked, and then fried before tossed in their sauce. The sauce is yummy. The wings are a fairly large size. But I think they forgot to fry it. The skin on the wings weren't at all crispy, but kinda mushy. The meat was well cooked, but also on the dry side. The celery sticks and carrot rings on the side were super fresh and crispy. Blind burger with side salad I ordered it done medium. It came out very well done. For a wagyu, it lacked fat content, and cooked for too long, so it was very dry. We had just hiked 4 hours at Devil's Lake and quite hungry, but I couldn't finish it. Seasoning was great though. And the side salad was also very fresh. Brussels sprouts Something I haven't done in the last 15 years... I had to ask them to redo it. It came out with underdone Brussels. Interestingly, after I asked them to heat it up more for me, it came out perfect, with the right amount of searing on all the cut sides. Overall, it feels like the kitchen was having a bad day and bad timing - wings needed to get in the fryer for longer, burger should've been out of the pan sooner, Brussels should've stayed in longer. For the prices I paid, I expect better food. Especially since the kitchen knows how to fix their stuff! It was like they put 70% into all the dishes until I spoke up. Would I go back? Nope. Not convinced that the 4.4 rating is justified for me.

    Great Eastside find... other than the complete lack of parking. Great craft cocktails and…read morereasonable bar prices. The service was good and the place had a nice vibe.

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    Spicy watermelon margarita
    Spicy watermelon margarita
    Bar
    Bar
    Old Fashioned in golf suite

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    Old Fashioned in golf suite

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