Heritage Tavern is arguably the best overall restaurant in Madison. The food has never disappointed - both for dinner and brunch. Taste? Excellent. Try any dish with pork if you want a trip down taste bud nirvana. For the less porcine-inclined, every other dish is also fantastic. The Deviled Eggs are a particular gem here - get the Dozen. As someone who is not typically a fan of deviled eggs, I was surprised by how tasty the different types were. A lot of restaurants with such great appetizers and entrees tend to skimp on dessert quality - Heritage Tavern is no such place. Every dessert has always been a boon to each meal I have had here (looking at you, Opera cake). Service? Top-notch. The servers are attentive, warm, and polite. Comparatively speaking, you may find that service at other places is lacking if you visit too soon after a trip here. Bottom line: Heritage Tavern is a great restaurant that takes "creativity" far enough with traditional dishes, while consistently delivering a great dining experience. Check it out. read more

We had an awesome experience. The reviews are right-- get the deviled eggs. They're innovative and delicious; this is coming from a person who is not a huge fan of deviled eggs to begin with. The service was great, the craft cocktails were great. It was a really good little date night spot! read more

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Went here for brunch expecting to walk away knowing I had an excellent brunch at one of the finer restaurants in Madison by a James Beard nominated chef, but I actually walked away being amazed and will not be able to stop talking about my new favorite thing: fried poached egg. That's right. They deep fried a poached egg. It was crispy on the outside, perfectly set whites, and a runny yolk. A perfectly poached egg that was crispy. Mind Blown. Their cocktails are amazing and regularly change and use spirits that are generally not used many places such as chartruse and malort. They even have their elixir called Hum. I do not know if this a regular thing or not, but the day I visited, ice cream and frozen cocktails were being produced by the bar manager on a liquid nitrogen ice cream machine. It is quite the show to see for a cocktail. read more

Heritage Tavern - Frozen Old Fashioned made with liquid nitrogen - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Tonight, I had the wagyu beef chuck roast. It was perfect. It was so good, I fed a bite to a random pregnant lady sitting at the bar next to me. It was so good, I starting texting people to tell them about it. It was so good, it warranted a 5 star yelp review. Even if you don't order the wagyu beef (you fool!), you will love the cocktails, your server Kevin, and anything you order off the menu, which will most likely be made of pork. Get ready for a fatty, heavy, rich experience followed by a blissful food coma. read more

Heritage Tavern - Eggs Benny - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Ok- I'm very conflicted in my review, but overall I gave it 4 stars. Atmosphere- awesome! Such a cool bar with a open kitchen. Solid 5 stars. Drinks- very cool drink menu. Tap beer selection was just OK. Very nice whiskey and bourbon menu. Cocktail menu was really good also. Execution- 4 stars Menu- very very very cool. Love the concept of this menu. We started out with the deviled Egg small plate. Have you ever had a deep fried deviled egg? Me either- until last night. BOMB digity! For my entree I ordered the flank steak. The food was cooked perfectly, but I didn't enjoy the combo of what was on it. Everyone else's entrees were great. That is why I can't give this 5 out of 5.... Yet. read more

Heritage Tavern - Flank steak... Cooked nicely, but not my fav. - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is one of my favorite restaurants! Food, service, the scene...it's all amazing! Have easily eaten here 20 times, and the cocktails are outstanding! read more

We had an outstanding dining experience tonight thanks to the entire team at Heritage Tavern. We had the lamb tartare, schnitzel and octopus XO and the food was excellent. A member of the wait staff took the time to answer a question about the food and Austin provided a wonderful front of house experience. Austin took the time to provide and overview of the Real Farm to Table experience at Harvest Tavern. Make sure to call ahead for reservations and keep your eye open for their brunch service. read more

I went for restaurant week and sat at the bar since I was just one person dining. The bar was only staffed with one person (at 6:15p on a Monday) while I was here, so there was a bit of a wait for me to get menus when I first sat down. Other guests experienced this as well as they arrived at the bar. The bartender was nice, just (truly) very busy. For my starter I ordered the fried beef & pork meatballs. They were really good. I liked the heirloom tomato olive sauce poured over them. They were set onto a small salad, but since the meatballs were hot the salad got a bit wilted. The few veggies on the plate though were good. For my main I got the tilapia dish. It was served in a curry sauce which in and of itself was fascinating - somehow it was served bubbly/foamy. I didn't particularly care for the taste of the curry, perhaps a bit of orange flavor existed.... The dish also fell between a soup and a dry dish and in-between is never a good place for anything to be. Instead of there being a broth, the ingredients, especially the rice, took on more of a soggy texture. Dessert was Rhubarb Sorbet & Lavender Champagne. The champagne was served in a shot glass for you to self-pour on the sorbet. The flavor was fine to me without the champagne. All the champagne did in my opinion was add a bit of carbonation texture to the dessert, which didn't add or subtract to the value for me. All in all the bartender being so busy took away a bit from the experience I expect to have when I sit alone at a bar. Also, being a bit rushed, he was making mistakes. He almost served me the wrong dessert. As he cleared my main he told me some other dessert would be right out - I corrected him and he had to go back into the kitchen to change it. A really cool atmosphere, but between the main and the bartender I was disappointed. read more

Heritage Tavern - Fried Beef & Pork Meatballs w/ tomatoes and greens. - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Let me tell you a story. Me and two girlfriends went to Heritage for restaurant week. There were three desert options and three of us... you can guess what our game plan was. A kind, young man delivered two desserts first. One of them was a raspberry sorbet topped with cava. On his way to deliver the third dessert, he overheard me asking why they'd top it off with alcohol. His response is one I'll never forget. I'm not going to write in out because my words won't capture his passion. Here is the skinny: His passion and knowledge for the food he was delivering was captivating. I'll be back. I'll be back because I know the people who work at this restaurant care about the food they are creating and serving. I want to experience that passion thru the taste of their food over and over again. read more

I have eaten at Heritage Tavern multiple times over the past 2 years for dinner, happy hour, and brunch, and each time the food and service has been exceptional. The consistency of the food here is a great positive point to me. For dinner, the entrees have a combination of flavors that come together in each bite to create a rich and savory entree. With the pork schnitzel, the spatzle is creamy, the schnitzel is crispy but not dry, and even the red cabbage is a full-bodied savory mouthful. These entree elements are amazing on their own but when eaten in all one bite - WOW. It really feels like each item on the entree plate is thoughtfully curated so that not a single bite is wasted. The portions are large enough for me to take food home. My personal favorites so far have been the pork schnitzel (I believe the owner sources the pork from his own farm and this comes through in the quality of the pork), the family style pork shoulder and tuna wraps, and the moroccan quail. The restaurant is on the pricer side for dinner (~$25-39) but I believe it is worth it if you are looking for a special dinner spot. The brunch is a great deal in Madison. For $10-18 per entree (kind of the going rate nowadays of any sit-down brunch establishment in Madison) you can have steak and eggs, eggs Benedict, and/or salmon and capers amongst a myriad of other food options the range from hearty and classic to light and not-so-classic. The portions are not skimpy for the price. The coffee is good, and the cocktails are expertly mixed with a good balance of flavors. My favorite brunch side is the croissant, which is perfectly hot, buttery and flaky. For the price, I believe Heritage Tavern is the best place in Madison for brunch. Again, the quality of the food is just so much higher than at other equally-priced establishments (Sardine,DLUX,etc.) Happy hour is also a great deal, especially if you want to try out the restaurant before committing to dinner. I love the deviled eggs. I AM NOT A DEVILED EGG PERSON BUT I LOVE THESE EGGS. They are honestly a small piece of culinary art in terms of flavor and presentation, and they are about 1/2 off during happy hour. There is also an option to get a charcuterie board served on a full-size tree stump for $35, and my friend ordered it to celebrate her birthday here once. There was enough food to satisfy 8 people. read more

Heritage, you did not disappoint, but there are just a few things that hold you back from perfection. I have had the benefit of getting to know you after two visits now. Both times away you left me satisfied and curious about what else you offer, wondering if it would be better than what I just put inside my body. Upon entering Heritage, you are greeted by a very trendy decor. Heritage is slightly below ground level so it has a sort of old basement feel to it with the splash of exposed brickwork, along with the wood paneling. The furniture, lighting, bar, and chairs all match this feel perfectly. I love the small touches like the fox head cut into the back of all the chairs. For me, the restaurant was perfectly lit. It was dim enough for the atmosphere to be intimate, but it was bright enough to still have your food well lit. Warning! Due to being underground, getting a cell signal can be dicey. Luckily, Heritage has free Wi-Fi for you social media fiends. You may have to use Wi-Fi to check in while inside. I started with a glass of a Grenache blend wine, priced at $6. It was quite drinkable for the price, but it wasn't amazingly complex (not expected at that range). I was originally looking at the beer selection but nothing really blew my socks off or seemed interesting. Wine seemed like it would pair better with the cuisine anyways. My wife ended up ordering a Sao Paulo Smash, one of the many craft cocktails. All of the cocktails at Heritage are made by a mixologist and well executed. While I did not appreciate the rose water in the cocktail, I can appreciate the proper execution of this drink. We ended up starting with one of the charcuterie boards. When you order a charcuterie board you get to decide how many and which items you want on the board. We chose bacon wrapped dates and two cheeses. The board was very well assembled and came with three spreads and some toast. I appreciated the light snack before the main course. The three item board ran us $15. On a separate visit I had an order of the deep fried cheese curds on my quest to find notable cheese curds in Madison. These cheese curds are NOT traditional in any sense, but they are incredibly well executed and pleasing to eat. The curds are wrapped in bacon and lightly fried in tempura. They are served with three dipping sauces, all of which are very interesting. Heritage has earned a well deserved place on my notable cheese curd list with this menu item! They are fantastic, but do not expect your typical pub curds! For our entree, we ordered "family style," which is a menu option for 2+ parties. All of the food is on one massive plate, and you pass it around to share it like a family would at home. Cool concept! The typical family style meal includes braised pork, tuna sashimi, lettuce with Asian sauce, fried headcheese, pickled veggies, and something on special (in our case, porcetta). Ordering family style will run you $30 per head. Every single individual component of our meal was well executed and enjoyable on its own. My main issue with Heritage is an issue of pairing. I didn't really "get" why sashimi was being served on top of a roasted pork shoulder. Why? They didn't really go together what so ever. While they were delicious on their own, they didn't complement one another or really go. The entire meal (for the most part) was on a single plate as a mound of food. I do not think food should be served in a giant mound if it isn't all meant to be consumed in a bite that contains all of the components on the dish. The whole dessert menu was kind of pricey and there were some very interesting items on it (beet ice cream, anyone?). Between the price and the interesting culinary decisions, we were not feeling adventurous. Our service was very attentive, and I really felt taken care of while at Heritage. I appreciate the well thought out dish descriptions and attentiveness to detail. Our server, Paige, always made sure that we had everything we needed and that our waters were topped off. The decor, atmosphere, service, and food are all great at Heritage. The beer list definitely leaves me wanting more, but I am satisfied with the wine list. The cocktail list is well assembled and well executed. Unfortunately, the food just seems kind of thrown together and lacks cohesion. I can appreciate individual elements of a dish, but I just can't love the whole package that Heritage offers. Heritage, we can be good friends, but I don't think we're besties yet. read more

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Best food in Madison. Farm to table goodness. Creative dishes that burst w flavor. Excellent service

Amazing food in Madison! The tomato soup will Change your life. We live across the street and we eat here several times a week. The happy hour, the brunch, the main menu are all fabulous and worth every penny. It's hard to find food that is so well prepared in a small city. Chef Dan clearly knows what he is doing. He takes customer service as well as food preparation very seriously. Go see Kevin or Victoria for amazing service. I'm truly going to miss this place when I leave in two weeks. read more

Top 3 high/lowlights 1) unique menu 2) intimate atmosphere 3) great wine selection Had dinner with some co-workers on Tuesday night at Heritage Tavern. We made a reservation and were seated right away. They have a coat check which is really nice in the winter. There is enough room for you to move around here while still keeping the atmosphere really intimate. Heritage has a unique drink and dinner menu (with a lot of ingredients I have never heard of!). I got a cider (they have one on tap!). We also got a bunch of appetizers including a meat and cheese plate, lamb tartare, and the shrimp tempura. The meat and cheese plate included pickled watermelon rinds which I had never had before, I thought they were good but definitely not for everyone I was with. The lamb tartare was served with potato chips and the combination was great. I didn't eat the tempura (as you can expect it's not gluten free) but everyone at the table really liked it, especially since it came with deep fried, bacon wrapped cheese curds. The menu has vegetarian and gluten free options clearly labeled. I had the chicken with crawfish cream sauce (gluten free!) for my entree and really enjoyed it. We were really impressed with the wine list as well. Only downside of Heritage Tavern is that the service is kind of slow. Our server kept leaving before anyone could ask her a question/order another drink, and it took a long time for our credit card to picked up. read more

Heritage Tavern - Tempura that came with deep fried bacon wrapped cheese curds! - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Been here for brunch, dinner, and late night and all are extremely good! Brunch has a great menu with a number of specialized benedicts and delicious brunch cocktails. The dinner menu is always changing but the one thing I'd always recommend is the deviled eggs! I love deviled eggs and they do such a cool spin on them I have to get them every time I go. For late night, u always go for the burger. Extremely solid and well cooked! The staff is also extremely nice and do a great job on coursing out your meal if you order multiple small plates and giving drunk recommendations to pair with your meal :) read more

We decided to build our meal from the excellent menu of starters. Starting with the three varieties of deviled eggs, each uniquely tasty in their own way. We shared the perfectly dressed roasted beet salad with right amiunt of greens . The velvety, golden sunchoke soup garnished wth truffles and perfectly toasted buckwheat was AMAZING. I literally licked the bowl. As our 'main' we shared the house signature pork belly with tuna, and enjoyed the shrimp and grits as our 'dessert'. Both were delicious and didn't disappoint. My husband and I are now alcohol free, and the Douche de Longueville sparkling hard cider was the best bar drink I have had since that decision. My husband enjoyed his mocktail as well. read more

We had an early brunch and the food and service were excellent. We shared their Old Fashioned Cinnamon roll with ham and walnuts and an ample amount of sugary glaze along with the donuts with an espresso chocolate panache dipping sauce. These were our "appetizers". In fact, we had them save half so we could enjoy later because we knew the meal would be a lot too. My wife had the Lobster Scramble and I had the Old Fashioned Ham and Cheese omelette. Both cooked to perfection with a side of soft cooked rosti potatoes and a herbed hollandaise sauce. Hers came with a buttery warm croissant and mine with a mixed green salad. As I said, the service was great and the food amazing. Definitely recommend and hope to try dinner there soon too! read more

Heritage Tavern - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Delicious! We were around and decided to try it out and glad we did! We sat at the bar starting with a cinnamon roll that was very yummy and a mimosa -- all of the drinks they were making looked amazing. I had the breakfast sandwich with the fried zucchini and over easy egg that was awesome. My daughter had the steak and eggs which came with fries and a deep fried poached egg that was really good too! Everything was delicious and fresh, paired with great service. Definitely recommend! read more

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Every single time gives me more reason to visit! Love cornmeal crusted soft-shelled crab. Love tomahawk pork chop. Beet salad! Bacon and nuts were amazing too. Love the deviled eggs! Sometimes I wish the menu didn't change so often so I could eat what I had the last time. but nah, i think I like the new surprises! Thank you Chef Dan and crew for the amazing food and drinks. Awesome experience, every time. read more

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Stop what you are doing and make a reservation ASAP. My husband and I had dinner here the other night and it was delish but It's the fish dish that I needed to come here and rave about. We ordered the almond crusted trout and it was life changing. It melted in my mouth. Even my husband who is not a fish fan agreed that this was probably one of if not the best fish dish we've had. I've always lived in places that specialize in seafood (New Orleans, Maine, Asia) so I can tell you I was shocked to have one of the best dishes ever here in Wisconsin. read more

Heritage Tavern - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I SO want to write a spectacular few words. The place was busy. 30 minute wait. We managed to get a drink for the wait. This was the good part. After eventually getting a seat, (4 top) we ordered drinks. it took no fewer than 20 (I'd swear to 30+) minutes. When she finally did bring them, I immediately requested a repeat for myself, seeing that another 20(30) was possible, the wife scowled at me. But it indeed took another 15, at which time we all ordered drinks AND an app. By this time the tables on either side of us left and (I swear) food appeared at one to our right before my next drink did. When it did, we ordered food, adding that we were heading to a show and curtains were inside 60minutes. Food arrived quicker than any of the drinks, or my words would be way different. The sliders my wife ordered were KILLER. Absolutely. The taste was so unlike anything a hamburger could be, was immediately evident. My food was also quite astounding, prepared as well as I could hope. If the drinks had been not so tardy, I'd be a repeat customer. As it stands, I DO expect to return soon, but I can only hope that the drink service matches the brevity it requires to make a customer have that requisite memory when "next time" arrives. read more

Glad I found this place. Visiting downtown for business and this place was fantastic. I had happy hour cocktails, braised heritage pork tacos and pickled vegetables. I highly recommend visiting this gem read more

Heritage Tavern - Never Blended and a pickled veggies. - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Got to take a group of businesspeople out to Heritage tonight and was pretty glad all in all. Stats: Dinner for 15 - About 25 drinks at our table - $980 before tip - 6:15-seated, 8:45 - given the check Over an hour after our small plates were delivered, a few of the people at the table piped up, "Wonder where our food is?..." so I went over to the kitchen and asked. The gentleman overseeing the back of the house said, "I think we're about to start plating your order." and started talking to the cooks. 3 minutes later, the maitre d and head waitress came by our table to make sure everything was okay. About 3 minutes after that, our large plates came. I'm not sure what was going on, but got a slight suspicion that we were purposefully being held in suspense so that we'd buy more drinks or something. Tables which received their small plates after us had been receiving their large plates before we did. The food was fantastic though! Would especially recommend the deviled eggs, crisp pork belly & tuna, peanut oil fried fish, and the schnitzel. The deviled egg filling was amazing and every egg had 2 or 3 culinary "trinkets" sunken into the filling to add unique tastes. The crisp pork belly & tuna small plate had about 2 days worth of fat and about 5 days worth of flavor. It came on a bed of pineapple compote and was topped some desserty pasta-shaped pickled mango strands. read more

Wonderful experience dining downtown Madison with my son. Great waitress, wonderfully prepared food. Would highly recommend.

First time here after I started low carbing, still one of my favorite places in Madison. Check out how they plated my bunless burger at the bar. Dry aged beef... yum! read more

Heritage Tavern - Burger no bun - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Excellent food and drink. Every time I dine here I enjoy myself. The bar and kitchen staff are well trained and perfect. Even though I am allergic to some types of fish, I tried the Halibut. Absolutely delicious, and almost killed me. I had to call the paramedics, but after a benadryl my daughter gave me, I starting feeling better. Never would stop me from coming here, as it's a Madison gem. After you visit Old Fashioned for some drinks, come here and enjoy a quality meal. read more

Holy YUM. Local, farm to table goodness. Amazing waitstaff. Chill vibes. Yes, please. Though a bit expensive, this is totally worth it if you're celebrating something special. We were in town visiting and couldn't have been happier with this meal. We started with an assortment of house cured charcuterie and cheese -- and daaaaang, the wagyu bresaola was so damn good. The camembert and blue cheese paired perfectly with the seasonal red currant jam and macadamia nut butter. The ham wrapped fig... just, whoah. The pickled veggies were delicious as was every other beautiful detail on that board. The surprise heavy hitter from the night was an elegant corn and sweet potato soup. I could bathe in a troth of that forever and be happy. There were subtle touches of coconut milk and red chili curry, and chunks of bacon lardons, for a little naughtiness amongst the golden veggie heaven. Finally, the fried whitefish and the pork chop special were both pretty darn special. The fish was perfectly crisp, sitting atop a bed of pickled green papaya, rice and other stir fried veggies. The pork chop was a meat mountain of tender delight... and thank you for leaving the best part, the meat surrounding the bone. YUM. Best to gnaw on that yumminess and forgo the manners a bit. Desserts were SO good too. The profiteroles stuffed with maple ice-cream and topped with a praline crush was my absolute favorite although if you're into something a bit lighter, the rhubarb option was tart and refreshing. read more

Had brunch here today. Started out great the hostess was a dream, we had to change the time and the # of people. Food was excellent! Service was awful, waited 15 minutes to get our drinks(then they were wrong) and then another 40 min to get our food(missing a side dish) . All the server kept saying was the back of the house was very busy, then would just walk away. read more

Thank you to The Heritage Tavern staff for making my friend's 50th birthday celebration such a wonderful evening. Above and beyond service, and the food was fantastic. Doing it right! read more

This is your place for an expensive (do NOT come here on a budget), American food option in the heart of Madison.Yet again I wish Yelp would add the option to do a star and a half because I'd give this between a 3.5-4 for the service and very specific menu (as someone who likes extensive options), but I'll round up since I liked the food enough. Starting off with the con: service was probably the worst part of the experience. We got there at 7:15pm and left at 9:50 - each dish (we ordered a variety of small and large plates) took so long to come that we got hungry in between every order, and the waitress showed little care or remorse every time we asked about the status of the food. It seems like they are always busy, so plan to be there for a long time if you choose to go. We did get a basket of bread halfway through the meal - it was a nice touch, but probably should have come at the beginning... Drinks: we got 2 bottles of the Tempranillo red wine at $66 a piece. Pretty great wine and enough for 4-5 people. They have a variety of wine, bubbles, beer, and craft cocktail options. Little plates: -Dover sole with whitefish mousse: LOVE. One of the special plates of the day - the fish had a great taste and the mousse was creamy and paired well. -Cheese board with meats: fun to share with a group. You get to pick a mixture of cheeses and meats. (various prices b/w $6-$35) -Roasted beet salad: Didn't love this but it was a decent salad- just wasn't a great dressing/taste to it. Salad consisted of beets, poached figs, goat cheese, macadamia nut butter, pickled rhubarb, dark chocolate, strawberries. ($13) -Tempura bacon wrapped cheese curds: SO GOOD! Comes with sweet potato and a trio of dipping sauces. ($12) -Asparagus and pig's head bacon salad: Very little asparagus to be found...not a fan. Salad doesn't seem like their strong suit! ($16) -Lamb tartare with mustard green whipped cream: For someone who has never had tartare and was hesitant to try it, this was ridiculously good. The lamb was so creamy and had great flavor, olive oil fried potato chips and the cream were a great add. ($16) Large plates: -Bouillabaisse: SO GOOD! Loved the combination of shrimp, clams, mussels, crab and fish marinated in the broth. ($29) -Pan Seared Scallops: Also great - soft and tender scallops with good flavor. ($32) -Roasted Beef Sirloin: Didn't try this, but the people at my table loved it. ($34) Dessert: -Pear Crisp: AMAZING! The honey ice cream was unreal, the pear was super hot and tasty, almost like a pie. One of my favorite parts of this meal. -Chocolate/Espresso cake: Not a huge cake person but this was also great, tasted like a tiramisu but heavier on the chocolate and coffee taste. Overall: decent food, expensive prices, could have better service. read more

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This was a much needed great meal! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The highlight is definitely the pig on this menu. We did the family style pork shoulder which was awesome. The addition of the sashimi was an unexpected but wonderful addition to the dish. The bacon wrapped cheese curds were by far the best I've had. I would go here anytime I'm in Madison. read more

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I dream about the burger here. The one on the brunch and late night menus. Just order it, because I can't think of the right words to describe it's tender savoriness. The restaurant itself is gorgeous--wish I could move in--and service is usually pretty good too. read more

I've only been here for their late night menu. 10-1am. It's a perfect end to a long day of working a later shift at the hospital. Their Waygu burger is a steal for just 12 dollars. Every bite is better than the last. I don't even know how that is possible but more flavors kept presenting themselves as I ate the burger. The Tempura Spicy Roll is a awesome alternative to your normal sushi. It is served warm which is a nice change of pace. The sauces they give you are delish. Forget soy sauce why would you want to cover a masterpiece with that!? Fried perfection, but with the fish and rice sorta healthy right? Their poutine is fatty goodness. However not one of my favorites on the menu. With their other items displaying a lot more dimension this fell short a little for me on flavor. Their cocktails are very creative and some are entertaining to watch while they are being made. One where the herb is dipped in alcohol lit on fire several times to bring it's flavor into the drink. My only complaint is that they are a little bit on the pricier side. Running about 10-12 each. I'll have to make it out for their regular dinner menu some time. read more

Heritage Tavern - Some pretty fancy bartending going on here. - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We went to an cocktail competition here on Sunday, and it was so fun! $15 to try 6 mini (but surprisingly not that mini...) cocktails by local bartenders/mixologists and heavy apps by Heritage Tavern. Proceeds went to charity. I haven't been there before, but I think we'll be back. We had a great time! The food was awesome! Super good potato salad, delicious and cool deconstructed bibimpbap board, great cured meats, and flavorful Asian-inspired wings. The flow of the event was great, and I really like the decor and space inside. It's warm and inviting without feeling crowded. The hostess was really nice and friendly too. Great service. The drinks were all really good too! I think one of my favorite drinks was from Heritage bartender, but I can't remember. Regardless, all the drinks were good. We went with two friends, and it's one of their favorite restaurants. We can see why; can't wait to check out the full menu some day. I hope they have another event like this in the future! read more

YUMMY! Heritage is delicious, with great multi-room decor as well. More casual bar/table in room #1, more 'fine dining but not pretentiously so'-type atmosphere in room #2. There might be more rooms, but I was so hungry and anticipating food that I forgot to take note, oops. Appetizers, my friend Paul and I had a 3-cheese plate that was solid. You can also get cured meats with this, but he wasn't into them. For appetizers, we had delicious beat salad, and I had cheese curds, which were done super creatively. They use tempura-style breading for them, and they tasted great with the three sauces provided (one a more traditional ranch-style thing, one a kind of tangy "Asian fusion" fruity thing, and some other one I forgot because I was so into the other two.) Actual meal, I had this red snapper special/whitefish/veggies/rice/lobster tail gargantuan plate that I finished all by myself. Rice had a nice cheesy (as in the food, not the pejorative) flavor to it, and the whole thing was delicious without being uncomfortably gut-busting. I weigh ~140 on a good day and am 5'8", so if I could handle these portions, those above my weight class should be, too. I'll post pix later maybe. Great spot. I'm definitely coming back. One of the best I've had in Madison. Super friendly wait staff. read more

Heritage Tavern - red snapper - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Awesome cocktails and gourmet food! The bartenders were generous with the liquor, and it's a wonderful experience just watching them preparing the cocktails. Had crispy pork belly, foie gras and black-fin tuna. Super delicious! Foie gras was a little overcooked from my point of view as it's not "melting" in my mouth, but still the combination of these three made it a outstanding dish. Ordered the bacon-wrapped cheese curds out of curiosity. The sauces were tasty, though I still prefer the original cheese curds... A little pricey for "tavern", but the food and drink worth every penny. Adding pics... read more

Heritage Tavern - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

One of the best meals in Madison. Dan Fox and the team do a sensational job of bringing flavors and dishes together in a way to delight. The bar/lounge area is also a cool spot for a drink - but be forewarned cell service here is spotty - but then again who comes to a great restaurant to play on their phone? This is often times my go-to spot when I have guests in from out of town and HT has not once disappointed. A bit on the pricey side for Madison establishments but well worth it if it's within your budget. read more

It's hard for me to write a negative review after reading all of these five star ones. The good is that the service was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. The building is warm and cosy. The food was a different thing. The four people at my table all had something different. Two fish, and two meat dinners. All of us said the same thing. It's too salty. I had the tenderloin which was perfectly cooked medium rare and very tender but yikes, did it have a "bite" to it. It came with diced squash, cabbage and some other stuff with a sauce. All of it was the same. Salty. I doubt this is the "usual" here but someone had a heavy hand with the seasoning in the kitchen and left us disappointed. We did not send anything back and ate what we could but were not to impressed with the food on this night. read more

Cool spot. Good vibes. High end pub food. Immediately add another star if you personally like a more adventurous menu. I myself feel like restaurants like this (and at this slightly higher price point) need a handful of "fastballs down the middle," and as a more meat-and-potatoes orderer, I always find myself wishing I was up the block at Coopers, Tipsy Cow, etc etc. Rock solid brunch. All in all a good spot, and definitely a 4/4.5 Star if you're into the more adventurous tavern/pub menu. read more

Amazing! The service was incredible and the food was to die for! We enjoyed it so much we brought our entire family back the next day! Will visit again. read more