Unexpected light and space at 5th Quarter! It's in a strip mall type setting so we didn't expect…read morethe wonderful atmosphere. We sat ourselves and were greeted immediately. I ordered the hand battered chicken sandwich and my son ordered the Cowboy Burger. Everything was good and I was happy the chicken sandwich was not a frozen chunk. It was actually hand battered! Prices were $14 and under for each of our choices. This was a good stop on the way home to Iowa.

Tried 5th Quarter for an early Friday dinner. I like that the main dining area is separated from…read morethe busy bar. All the servers work together to take drink and food orders. They really work well together and appear to enjoy themselves. I ordered from the special Friday Fish Fry menu to try the Cajun grilled cod. Not being a huge spice fan, I asked that the Cajun seasoning be on the lighter side--no problem, the server assured me. It was fabulous! Flaky mild cod with a bit of spice that was easily cooled off with a bite of baked potato and sour cream. I found the coleslaw excellent! I wonder if they sell it by the pound?? So yummy. Highly recommend 5th Quarter for Friday Fish!

Stopped in for a quick drink before a concert and had a nice experience. The drink prices are…read moredefinitely a reason I would come back, and the bartender working that day was friendly and attentive. It's a good spot to stop by when you're looking for somewhere casual to grab a drink before a show without spending too much. We were only there for drinks this time, but I'd come back again.

The prices keep us coming back and the weekly bartender is great and has been here a while…read more We are just here for a drink

I spotted Nitty Gritty on Yelp and added to my "want to try" list…read more We were leaving Madison and drove through Middleton and spotted Nitty Gritty. Perfect timing because we were all hungry for dinner. Service was great. Our server gave us some great suggestions since it was our first time there. Food arrived in a timely manner and was piping hot. Everything was delicious. I didn't know it was a special birthday place until we arrived and saw a few birthday celebrations. It can make the room a little loud but celebrations are always fun so who cares about the extra noise.

Location is similar in size to the downtown Madison location. Nice staff that are buzzing around…read morewill check your table often. Food is prepared well, their burgers are consistent with other locations. The drinks are, too. I like their chicken salads and sandwiches. Their appetizers are great for sharing and don't forget your free mug on your birthday!

Laurel Tavern sits on Monroe Street and backs up to Wingra Park/Lake, which makes for a great…read morestroll before or after stopping by! This spot is a true local tavern from decor, furnishings, exterior, service, locals lining the bar, old school arcade games and classic tavern food. I swung by recently after grabbing a coffee across the way, then wandering around Wingra Park for a bit. Figured I worked up a thirst, so we bellied up to the bar and had a few Spotted Cows! While we did not eat, we browsed the menu and gawked at a few plates that came by. Food looked decent and as we were leaving they were tossing up the Friday Fish Fry sign, which I hate we missed. But what we didn't do in food, we did in beer. We each had a couple of rounds, all draft. We watched what sports were on, chatted with folks and just enjoyed the chill time and cold beer. Service was friendly and helpful. Bartenders were not the quickest to check in on you, but they were nice enough and acknowledged any wait. Overall, solid tavern in Madison. Nothing special, but nothing awful. Classic tavern, and I can dig it.

Really delicious food, attentive service, in a dark and friendly tavern setting. They are known…read morefor their Rueben sandwiches but we opted for beer brats that were perfectly cooked. The basket of onion rings were perfection. 5 easy stars.

Our absolute favorite wings, hands down! The atmosphere is fun, and the staff is friendly. Even…read morewhen we order takeout, the wings are still crisp and delicious when we get home. The Amazin' Cajun dry rub is literally finger lickin' good. This place is a staple in Verona, and very close to the pottery studio where I am a member, so it works out great to just run over and grab some food while I'm working.

Solid sports bar with decent food. Service was decent. Food came out quickly. Best thing on the…read moremenu that we sampled were the Buffalo Chicken Wantons. It's great that they serve a little later and that they seem to work to accommodate special requests.

Perfect burger! Very friendly and service was superb. Perfect neighborhood bar. We'll be back!read more

We were in town for a night to see the House on the Rock…read more We did a quick search for places to eat that were open on a Sunday. Street parking was available. This bar was open and we were able to walk right in. We were warmly welcomed by the individual behind the bar. We snagged the table and convinced the individual to switch on the football game on the TV above us. We enjoyed a few drinks as we watched the game. She was happy to list off what was available as all four of us wanted something a little different. Menus had options for appetizers or full meals. We ordered fried cheese curds for the table first. We gobbled them up quickly. There was a changing of the guard behind the bar and we soon discovered a new waiter. He seemed gruff but really was sweet. It was starting to get busy and he was on his own. We put in our food orders and enjoyed the football game while we waited. My friend got the Taco Pizza and said she loved it. My husband and I shared a nice big hamburger and fries plate. Another individual at the table got the popcorn shrimp but there was plenty of food to go around. We all enjoyed our meals and drinks and the atmosphere. The regulars were all up at the bar and enjoying the camaraderie during the football game. I can see why this place is a regular go to for some. Cheers!

First of all, holy pool tables!!! This is the place to go if you are looking to play pool. It is…read moreacross the street from where Forward Madison plays and I can imagine it is a hot spot for pre and post-game fun. They do have a parking lot located behind the building; however, there is not a public entrance from the lot into the business. I was here for a private event, which was held upstairs, but food and beverage was catered in-house. We had excellent service during the event and when venturing down to the bar. There was a nacho/taco bar available - the chicken and guac were absolutely amazing. I would 100% come back here for their taco special based on what I tried :) The space itself has a great layout and easy to find, even if you are not familiar with the area. I definitely plan on visiting again next time I find myself in Madison.

amazing food! The cheese curds were phenomenal, the espresso martini with average, but also not an…read moreestablishment that I figured would specialize in espresso. There are pool tables and dartboard to hang out with staff was very kind, a fun place to chat with friends in a bar and grill atmosphere. Plus the food came very quickly despite it being a busy night. They do have a parking lot in the back, but it was hard to find parking in general in the area, I will absolutely be back!

We called ahead a couple days before to verify hours for fish Friday, was told we wouldn't need a…read morereservation. Apparently you don't when no one is there to open. We arrived shortly before opening hours (4pm), and no one was inside nor ever showed up by 415. Place looked "dirty", and we ended up moving on to a camping resort up the road and enjoyed a fabulous dinner on the water, watching the river flowing. We all agreed and it was mention more than a few times, we were all glad they weren't open.

We stopped here for a drink and some dessert because the place on the next black we had dinner at…read morehas no dessert options. The decor is that old school Wisconsin wood bar and restaurant with a bar one one side and a dining room on the opposite. Service was great and the bar tender was friendly, one of the very few who didn't panic when I said surprise me with a cocktail and she gave me a dirty gin martini. We ended with some donut ice cream plate which looked good but I didn't try it. The place is a friendly rural Wisconsin bar and restaurant.