I would recommend this place just for their Hugo spritz alone! Oh, their Media noche…read moremargarita..10/10! I had my first visit during Madison's Restaurant Week and everything was so delicious. The service was wonderful. The entree was a medium petite filet with a shrimp. The combinations on the plate went together so well! I loved the location and will definitely def go back for a happy hour or date night!

The good: drinks and appetizers were all great! Appetizers came out hot and cocktails were all spot…read moreon. Very cool atmosphere. Next time I will ask to sit outside. The not so good and this was a biggie... our main entrees came out luke warm to cool. The mole on my enchiladas was actually cold. Not sure if the server dropped the ball on this or the kitchen. Next time I would just get drinks and appetizers and skip the entree. We went on a Tuesday and it wasn't busy so if it was a server error shame on him as he was not slammed with customers.

I love that this place is walking distance to my friend's house! The outdoor patio fills up quickly…read moreon nice days, but if you can get a table it's a great place to bring kids and dogs with the outdoor games and turf. We often bring our own games too. The best time to visit is when there is a food truck, otherwise there aren't food options. I would think you could bring your own, but I've never verified. The inside is pretty cute too and has nice vibes if you just want to hang out with a drink or two. They've been understaffed on days when it is surprisingly nice and the place is nearly full outside when they open and they only have one bartender, but hopefully with the season change that gets figured out.

This place is ADORABLE! I am absolutely obsessed with the Rusty Bee Lounge. It's right down the…read moreroad from my house, so we walk there. It's family friendly, with lots of green space outside for the kids to play, and they have yard games. The drinks are delicious, and I love trying the different specials they have. They don't serve food, but frequently have different food trucks that come, which is honestly better because then I can try places I haven't before! I can't say enough good things about the Rusty Bee. Our family loves it here!

Paradise is the best dive bar in Madison. It has the best bartenders - shout out Taylor!…read more The food options are perfect greasy drunk snacks. There can be a long line for the pool table and darts most nights so I would bring a deck of cards while you wait.

Chicken fingers were great. Service was not bad given how many people were in the bar. Guys next to…read moreme hit it big on pull tabs. Great experience, very crowded. If you don't like crowds, you probably won't like it, but I like crowds.

Stopped by lake vista cafe for lunch on Sunday. I was surprised that there was almost nobody at the…read morerestaurant, it was really empty! With this view, the place would have at least a one hour wait in Southern California!! I got the wright grain bowl with chicken and my bf got the king x Nolen sandwich (grilled chicken sandwich). My chicken was really nice, juicy and flavorful. The salad was good. The fries were not the best, the flavor was ok but they could have been a bit crispier. It was a light lunch with a nice view and overall we enjoyed it.

The view is beautiful. We walked 30 minutes to get here, but cafe was closed. . Only one other…read morecouple was here sitting outside. I should have checked hours.

I love coming here for their $2 rails Happy Hour specials from 3-5pm…read more Always great service with quick response to greet, fill drinks or close tabs. I love the vintage vibe and atmosphere here. And I really appreciate their rotating specials, seasonal cocktails/mocktails, THC drink selection and coffee concoctions.

the food always hits here! I prefer going in the summer to…read moresit outside on the patio once the students are gone! the noise on the street at night can be overwhelming but I still suffer through it for the twinkle lights and good vibes they provide. The staff was okay but i wouldn't say remarkable. I could tell they were they to do their job and that is it. ordered: chicken mango bowl

Such a good restaurant! It has a smaller menu but various options for everyone. There was plenty of…read moreindoor and outdoor seating and the staff was so kind! There was some very fun drinks that made the instagram :) The restaurant was fairly empty when we went but still had a lively ambiance at the bar. The restaurant was not wheelchair friendly, so just keep that in mind! And parking can be tricky- parking garage is likely the best option when going around supper time.

The experience overall was really great. The outdoor patio was perfect for a summer evening. We…read moreordered cheese curds for an appetizer which were really good and not overly breaded. I got the steak and bleu salad which was heavy on the blue cheese, but I really enjoyed it. I wish my steak was closer to a medium rare but was still good. The drinks were super fun and the service was good.

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.

I had been really excited to show this spot to my friend who was visiting from out of town, but the…read moreexperience was not as special as I'd hoped. We came for the special late night menu. After waiting to be seated, we waited nearly another 20 minutes before our waitress came over. I can understand getting behind, but this pattern continued all night. Our appetizers (escargot) and then food both took forever to come out, and the waitress rarely checked on our table. We nearly got up to leave before the appetizer arrived (which I've never done before). To top it off, the steak sandwich was mediocre and overcook, and my friend's steak was also unimpressive. Still giving this review 2 stars since the atmosphere is neat and our escargot was tasty and buttery, but I doubt I'll be coming back to the Tornado Room.

A great tavern inside of the Edgewater hotel downtown Madison. The atmosphere is lovely and sleek…read morewith awesome service. Though I did not get food, the drinks were expertly crafted. I got the special campfire old fashion which was smoked to perfection and with a tasty toasted marshmallow on top. It was a great place to catch up and hang out. Will be back again next time in town.

I was staying at the Edgewater and on the first day after an arduous journey I was hungry. I didn't…read morefeel dressed up enough to go to the Statehouse, so I went to Augie's. I had a delicious meal of a spotted cow beer and a burger with fries. I sat in an alcove which was nicely decorated. The staff was very friendly and attentive.