5++ excellent meal and perfect all around experience from the moment we walked in. Impressive that they source their food from their own farms and Amish partnerships, artwork from local artists and donate to women's causes. Best restaurant we've been to in a long time! Well done Heritage. read more

The Shcnitzel meal was so bomb I almost ate the fork. I had to interview the host and the waitress for a while to pick a dinner, but I was more than happy with the choice. This place is going on the favorite list for this area . read more

Our favorite restaurant in Madison! It had amazing cocktails, wonderful staff and bartenders. The food is just yummy! We've been here quite a few times now, and each time we have left impressed. The one day I felt like the good could have been a little more impressive, they apologized and gave us a gift card. We were so surprised, because we only hinted at it, not really criticized. All in all, a great place. read more

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Heritage tavern is easily my favorite restaurant! The restaurant is romantic and cozy. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food always exceeds expectations. The family style char siu pork shoulder & beef striploin are my favorites. The menu rotates with the season & they always have featured specials that make my nards wiggle. The blonde lady with crazy hair is a snack. Pro tip make a reservation before you go because it's a popular place but if you do have to wait you'll be glad you did. read more

Best place for dinner in Madison. I've had dinner here at least a dozen times by now if not more. The food never disappoints the service is always great. They offer food late. The drinks are fantastic. There really is no comparable place in Madison. Sometimes I feel like I could have ordered something a bit better looking around at other plates. However the menu changes regularly enough that you are always trying something new. I'll definitely keep coming back. It's way better than places like Sardine , graze, four quarter, and especially harvest (most overrated place in Madison). Update: knocking it down 1 star for an uninspiring menu lately. read more

Excellent food and beer. White fish delicious followed by stonefruit tartlet. Service excellent read more

Heritage Tavern - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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My husband and I love this place and frequent it- for dinner, lunch & sometimes just to have a drink and an appetizer. They have yummy food, a variety of signature cocktails and the atmosphere is warm and charming. I have food allergies (corn, egg and dairy) & the chef always makes revisions to accommodate and maintain a delicious entree! Austin the host, does a terrific job and the staff (S/O to Keith!) and service is top tier! (PS Sunday brunch is always popular- give it a try!) read more

Where to begin... by far one of the best culinary experiences I've had. Heritage features the best of what Madison has to offer- a mix between midwestern classics and new innovations that will knock your socks off. My friend and I started with the deviled eggs, but don't expect a classic take! Wasabi, friend rice and smoked salmon to name a few of the flavors featured in this dish. Then a pomegranate cocktail with the perfect balance between sweet and smokey. They raise their own pigs- so my date and I had to try their pork belly, perfectly crisp and buttery- done two ways. We finished it off with champaign sorbet featuring candied pears, a refreshing way to finish our meal after lots of rich food. So yeah, go here- eat here. It's probably the best dinning establishment in the city if not the whole state. If you need me, I'll be back in NYC trying to find another excuse to travel back. read more

This place was fabulous! Food was top notch. Atmosphere was so cool. Drinks from the bar were so fun! We went for our 22nd anniversary and they totally spoiled us. Especially Austin. Highly recommend!!! read more

There are three reasons Heritage Tavern deserves 5 stars: 1. Service: The servers and the bartender were extremely attentive and helpful. The staff was readily available without becoming overbearing, which is a fine balance. 2. Quality of food: I've had both brunch and dinner here. In every instance the quality of ingredients has been incredible. Extremely fresh with great flavor. Much of the flavor is due to the skill of the chef/cooks, but the quality of produce and meats cannot be dismissed. 3. Atmosphere: Timeless design while maintaining unique characteristics (see: fox cutout on chairs/stools). The restaurant also feels loved and visited by its patrons without becoming too noisy or compact. I visited on the recommendation of a friend. I absolutely love this place and will continue to visit as frequently as my bank account will allow! read more

I've been to many restaurants in my life. Insane service. Insane food. If you want a full top class service come here. We actually got recommended to come here from another restaurant to come here for a drink. You are crazy if you go anywhere else for food and drinks. 100% recommend. And will come here the second I come back to Wisconsin! read more

We had a great meal and a really fun time at this restaurant. We started with the charcuterie and thought that the bresaola was especially good, although everything on the tray was delicious. We shared several of the small plates including the roasted beet salad, the lamb appetizer, the pork belly with tuna sashimi and the mushroom risotto. The wine list had some interesting choices including a sparkling rose by the glass that I especially enjoyed. The opera cake dessert was perfect for sharing. Recommended. read more

There were some really great cocktails. The food was good and the decor was also appealing. The service needed some improvement, but the manager recognized it and we did not need to complain since she addressed it without prompting. That's actually worth the special note. read more

O.K.....yes, I'm here all the time but there's a reason for that. The staff is amazingly friendly and the ever changing menu demands constant return visits. So I oblige. Tonight it was Wisconsin Trout Lox & Assorted Caviar. Do not raise your eyebrows! I defy you to find anything better in southern WI! The trout itself was absolutely perfect, accompanied by chopped parsely, chopped egg white, chopped egg yolk, chopped onion, salmon roe, and flying fish roe, paired with a ramekin of creme, and all accompanied by Batch Bake House bread toast points. You'd be hard pressed to find an entree that has this much simple, yet complex, flavor ....but this is the appetizer! Chef Dan Fox is still pushing the boundaries of comfort food beyond the stratosphere. This is epicurial enjoyment at its finest! Throw a glass of 'That Maloort Thing', expertly made by Raphael, 'Raffie' to his patrons and friends, to compliment the dish, and you have the best way ever to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! The next time you're in downtown Madison, don't even think about it.....just get to Heritage Tavern. You won't regret it. read more

Heritage Tavern - Wisconsin Trout Lox & Assorted Caviar. AWESOME!! - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Really good food and ambiance but they put a 10% covid charge on our bill and that is really high. We think that is tacky. 5% maybe acceptable but 10% is over reaching. Awesome food and good service though! read more

Although it is expensive, it is a great place for a special occasion. The deviled eggs are mad genius flavor profiles; the Asian was my favorite, hits all the flavor notes. We both ordered the Wagyu beef and we were both happy we did so we didn't have to share. The beef was tender and full of flavor. The side of Brussels sprouts was delicious and large enough to share. The chocolate cake with beet chips and ice cream was the only disappointment of the meal. The cake was more like a dense brownie and the ice cream was more icy than cream. The beet chip was the best part of the dish. Service was good and pleasant. We will be back again! read more

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We had an amazing night at Heritage Tavern! We started off with drinks, the Old Money for the men in the group (both of them had 3 over the course of the night, so you know it was good), and a Paramore for me (also tasty). We shared the assorted deviled eggs (a dozen). All 4 varieties were excellent, but the truffled egg was my favorite. Next up was the tempura. Obviously the bacon wrapped cheese curds were delicious. As a sauce enthusiast, I was excited that they were served with 3 different dipping sauces. Our only regret about this dish was that it was gone too quickly. The star of the show was the Grilled Wagyu Burger. Our table was silent as well all savored our burgers. I had no idea that a burger could taste this good - totally blew my mind. It was without a doubt the best burger I've ever eaten (and the others in our party agreed with that assessment!). read more

Incredible food and service as always. This is my favorite spot to bring out of town guests.

This is my favorite place in Madison. A limited menu but everything is very well made. I had the fried whitefish. Truly delicious. Excellent waitstaff, Kelsie. We had a party of 7 and the staff did not miss a beat taking care of us. They made our evening terrific. read more

We have been to Madison a lot and tried a lot of different restaurants. Heritage is clearly one of the best. Not cheap, but you really feel like you get your money's worth. Amazingly complex dishes. Sometimes when restaurants get this complex, you wonder if they are trying too hard. Not here. It really works and they work for their money. I appreciate that in a restaurant. If you are in Madison and you have a special event, you can't beat Heritage read more

Fantastic place for a nice date night! Secluded little spot right off of Capitol Square that is super close to State Street. The location is great, and the interior is decorated as you'd expect from an upscale restaurant with a unique menu. I opted for the Black Grilled Sirloin, which did not disappoint! It was the most unique steak I've ever had. The steak is surrounded by corn and salsa verde, with finely sliced potatoes as well. The tastes really complemented each other! I will definitely be coming back here in the future. The one caveat I have with this place is that the food was a tad on the slower side, given that I was one of the only guests, yet the food took about 25-30 minutes to come. The food was well worth the wait, though, and the service was excellent! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Madison. Their cocktails are so delicious for starters. Every meal I've had there has been super delicious. I've been for dinner several times and brunch twice. My husband complains that the menu is too limited, but he is annoyingly picky, he usually doesn't want seafood or pork. I don't care and I make him go there because I love it. And if I don't see anything new that I want to try, I can always go for the schnitzel because it's really amazing. Also, free bread/butter/pickles! I know this review isn't very long but it's mostly because I have zero complaints. Service is always great, food is always great, location is great, what more could you ask for? PS: I've taken my kids to brunch (ages 9, 7, and 4) and they were great, very accommodating to their requests for bacon and eggs. ETA: To the commenter who said the bartender was rude but you are "from LA and spend a lot of time in New York" whoop-de-do, who gives a crap? I've never seen a rude staff person at this restaurant, but I'm also not conceited about all of the places I've traveled so... read more

Great place for weekend brunch, dinner or cocktails at the bar with some light appetizers. For those entertaining at the bar with a bit of an appetite, I highly recommend the pickled vegetables and also the snack nuts with candied bacon. Bar and restaurant service here is excellent. I will definitely be a regular customer. read more

The food is very nice. The taste is balance and environment is great for dinner! It may be hard to find a parking but lots of public parking are available within walking distance. read more

I got the halibut. It was pretty tasteless and needed salt. And the bartenders didn't have great insight into the food or pairings. It was totally fine. But the aesthetics don't justify the price. read more

2nd review to say that if you get the chance, sit at the end of the bar and watch the bartender make drinks. It's quite the show!

The food here is amazing!! There was a schnitzel that was out of this world. Food excellent. Service great. Ambiance pretty good. :)

You walk in the door and are immediately greeted with a large bar and tasteful decor. We had an attentive server who gave us tips on how to eat some of the odder selections on the menu, such as the bone marrow and sold us on the specials. Disclaimer! The menu and specials are meat focused being a vegetarian is not your best bet here. Appetizers: We had tempura bacon wrapped cheese curds which while delicious were cumbersome as finger food. Also had the bone marrow which comes resting in a great sauce and crostini to spread the marrow on. Main Dish: Two of us at the table split the Tempura Red Snapper (one of three specials that night) and frankly this magnificent fish resting on a bed of lobster could feed one or two more people. The schnitzel was also ordered and tasted fine compared to the fish (still a good dish). read more

We dined at Heritage Tavern for my son's birthday. The service, food and overall experience was wonderful. Their attention to detail and the added personal touches were very nice and unexpected! We will return! read more

Don't let the "Tavern" in the name fool you. This is an awesome place for dinner and drinks. Great cocktails and apps. Love the deviled eggs. Try the tuna, pork belly, and foie gras dish. It's crazy good. The staff is attentive and kind. Love the decor too. Cool view into the kitchen. The cell reception is spotty so ask for their WiFi password or better yet, put away your phone and just enjoy the food and your date! :) read more

So freaking delicious!! My wife and I love going here. We've tried a lot of things on the menu and EVERYTHING is amazing!! You have to start with (at least) a half dozen deviled eggs, there is so much flavor packed into each one. The small plates are fantastic. The best of the best is the pork schnitzel... the pickled cabbage, spatzle, and pork make every bite worth savoring! read more

Probably the best meal I have ever eaten. My partner and I went to the Heritage last evening for our anniversary. The chef and staff went out of their way to make the evening special for us. We had the chef's tasting menu and learned so much. This experience will be the topic of conversation for some time in our home. We are looking forward to our next visit. read more

Amazing food and excellent service! The manager Austin was so friendly, personable & professional! The Paloma was delicious and all the food fresh and unique. read more

Was excellent:) great cocktails- and highly recommend the happy hour tacos... get your own plate!! :)

Flavorful ingredients, beautifully prepared. We are not sure why it took us so long to get here. If you've forgotten how meat is supposed to taste, you need to come. If you've never had a fried poached egg, you need to come for their brunch menu. Heritage is our new favorite. (R.I.P Shish Cafe) read more

Good beers on tap, even better cheese curds. Rest of the food didn't impress me that much, but that's kind of beside the point--you come here for the beer and the cheese. read more

Yea for pork and cheese!!! Panko crusted bacon wrapped cheese curds and fluffy mushroom gnocchi are a great introduction to local Madison cuisine. If only I could get this back home. The kitchen on a not to crowded Monday night was painfully slow but worth the wait once we got our food. read more

Fantastic dinner! Everything we had was absolutely top notch, and the service was very professional. If you want a great dinner in Madison, don't hesitate! read more

WHOAH. Firstly; the "mini ham sand" on the happy hour menu... There is nothing mini about this thing! I was stunned... for 5$. It was the best ham sand I have ever had, Also I normally hate ham. This thing had me going hog wild. The drinks were great. I just had a bad vibe from the bartender. She seemed annoyed for some reason. I think service quality is more important than the product. I like that the employees get to wear jeans to work. That is really nice. read more

I went to the Heritage Tavern for the first time last night for a business dinner with a colleague. I arrived on time for my reservation and the hostess promptly directed me to a table for two very close to two other tables. I politely requested to be relocated at a quieter spot in one of the half dozen other open tables for two. She took me back to the hostess booth. At that time two other parties were waiting to be seated. After taking a phone call and chatting with the other party that had arrived, she began turned toward the dining area and I followed. She led me to a booth and when I was about to tell her I only needed a table for two I noticed the other party behind me. She then told me this was their table. How embarrassing! I followed her back to the hostess stand where she then seated the other party that had come in behind me. I waited feeling unimportant and awkward. Finally, she came back looked at the her chart and told me to follow her. This time she took me to a different table for two that was right in the main walkway. Having waited quite a while I simply asked about the two open tables for two in front of a window. She said those were reserved for other guests. I accepted the table but couldn't help but feel upset about the whole experience. My guest then arrived. I will say the food and service the rest of the night was quite good, but the seating experience kind of ruined the dinner for me. Perhaps the hostess just needs some more training on how to treat customers. Not sure if I will go back. read more