It's such rare treat to have an adult night out that when we do we are exceptionally choosy in where we go. So it was a bit of a wildcard to select Heritage Tavern, which we had never been to. However, I trusted the folks at the James Beard Foundation to know what they're doing when they name a chef to their prestigious lists. Dined with another couple. Tonight featured a 4lb., 21-day aged, Bone-one, Tomahawk ribeye so we just had to go for it. At nearly a $100, it ended up being the star of the show...perfect for the four of us to split. Perfectly cooked and pre-sliced at serving, it was crazy, crazy tasty. We shared four small plates as well and would definitely recommend both the mushroom risotto and the pear salad with duck confit. The others were good but not as exemplary. Finished off with an apple dessert to share that had the most amazing sour apple flavor that I'd ever experienced aside from a green jolly rancher. We were told it's what happens when you pickle an apple. Brilliant! Cocktails were delish and the service was well paced and insightful. One of the best meals we've had in town and that's not just the "free from kids" enthusiasm talking... read more

My favorite Madison brunch! Literally everything is delicious here, you can't go wrong! Love the Heritage Benedict and the special bubbly drinks. read more

I went here for brunch and then again for dinner with a large group. Brunch was delicious and hit the spot. For dinner we had a tasting menu that satisfied everyone at the table. Great attentive service, even if it's busy. Highly recommended and I'll definitely be back. read more

The beet salad was outstanding and the burger the best I have had in a long time. Ann our server was very friendly and helpful! Nice atmosphere ! read more

Heritage Tavern - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Love this place. They make the best pork belly in madison!! The pork shoulder is also awesome!!! read more

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A classier restaurant. A bit pricy, but the food is a bit dressed up for it. Corn soup was very flavorful. There were about for lobster bits inside. The fancy cheese curds were pretty good. Three chicken and sausage was flavorful but felt like it was missing something like a sauce. Pretty pricey. Food took awhile.. like 25 minutes to come out. Otherwise a good nicer place. read more

Heritage Tavern - Corn soup with lobster bits - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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14 bucks for a sliver of cheesecake? Cmon. Gtfo. I'm even a fan of this place. Seriously. But bartender was awesome. read more

Heritage Tavern - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amazing brunch- if you haven't eaten it yet, you haven't had the best brunch in town! I have never been impressed with just a simple ham omelet in my life- the quality of the ingredients shows! read more

Whether you are there for cocktails, dinner, or brunch - you won't be disappointed. The ambiance is amazing, plenty of space for you and your friends, or a nice little corner all by yourself. The brunch is best, with homemade donuts and espresso chocolate and their lobster scramble with enormous croissant. Their brunch biscuits and gravy were epic, but alas, they were taken off the menu. Their beet dinner salad made me into a beet believer, and the rest of their menu was just decadent. Also, there is parking nearby, which is a must when dining downtown. It will be worth it. read more

Neverending surprises!... Beautiful interior... attentive staff and luxurious flavor. I took my foodie friend from out of town for her birthday. She had a lovely time and I knew I delivered when the roast for two appeard... completely worth the wait...the look of "disgust" at our gluttony... wonder and jealousy on the faces of the other diners was worth the price alone. I should also note my bill included two cocktails two appetizers a salad and a lip smacking roast( half of which went great with eggs in the morning!) And was under a $150.00 this was a fantastic value! read more

Everyone should make sure to stop by this gem during Madison Restaurant Week! The prix fix menu had some delightful choices for all three courses and the featured wines went great with both of our choices. I had the meatballs, curry trout, and flourless chocolate cake with the Hugel Gentil. He had the beet salad, curry trout, and rhubarb sorbet with El Coto De Imaz Reserva Tempranillo. We are out of towners but will definitely be back next time we are in Madison. read more

Food is always extremely good with inventive flavors. I like that it changes often enough for me to eat here twice a month. The bar is super cozy and I love Meaghan the bartender! read more

Does not live up to the hype or price. I don't get why those food nerds are raving about this place. Perhaps mediocre food at high $ has a psychological effect on most people. It wasn't working on us. The $28 schnitzel we ordered was very salty. Their cocktails look good on paper, I mean literally with the nice font and "cute" names, and ingredients that sound interesting on their own. But wait until you taste it all together. On top of not-so-great food, the service was mediocre. The least they could do was smile. But a 20% gratuity was automatically charged which usually equates to excellent service. Did they just decide for themselves that their service was excellent? We didn't think so. read more

Excellent choice based on a recommendation from a local resident. Excellent service and very good food. Try the fried cheese curds and other delicious appetizers. read more

holy Crap I love this place! The waitresses can be snooty but the food is great. Like Forequarter only better....sort of illustrates what forequarter is trying to do but not quite doing. Update 2016-I feel a little bad about my Forequarter comment because I think they are much better and more consistent now, but still not quite as good (Or to be fair, as expensive) as Heritage. read more

Great atmosphere and drink selections. They have a wonderful cherry cider from restoration cider on tap. I really like their bar area atmosphere, it is more casual and relaxing. Their food is great and most can be made gluten free. They use local ingredients and you can tell the food is made thoughtfully. Overall, it's a great place to grab a drink and get some local Wisconsin fare! read more

This is one of my favorites in Madison! I have food allergies and they are super helpful in making sure my food is good and that I can enjoy just about anything on the menu. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, I really like the schnitzel though. read more

Brunch. Started with cinnamon roll with ham. Ordered waffle with a side of bacon (which I crunched up with each bite of waffle). read more

Heritage Tavern - Cinnamon roll. With ham. - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amazing food! Ordered the halibut and it was absolutely delicious. The service was on point. A bit loud but I still was able to have a great conversation with my colleagues. On the pricey side when comparing to the surrounding options but well worth it. After 7 it gets very busy. read more

We had a really nice double birthday celebration at Heritage Tavern. It was the perfect cozy spot on a buzzing Saturday night -- cozy but not grubby; grubby-chic can get old in a college town when you're wanting something beyond brats or pancakes. I'm always impressed that the staff here never seems frazzled -- even with crowds in the doorway they keep their cool and don't make you feel as though you're intruding upon their night. The service was friendly and attentive, they made the birthday couple feel special, and our gluten free guest was happy with the selections (I called ahead to let the restaurant know these things, of course!). Please try the charcuterie, the contents of which you get to choose but which always comes with a couple of nice surprises. The cocktails are really tasty (they had a sour option! in the winter!). The food is very good, though my teenage son declared some of the options "hipster," which means they included terms most of us would need to surreptitiously Google (e.g., "nduja") or made up by a marketing major (e.g., the cocktail embellished with "assorted ice cubes"). I admit, it did make us feel fancy. Lovely place! read more

Heritage is nothing but impressive. The atmosphere is beautiful - an impressive array of decor, a stunning bar area, and with the option of more intimate booth seating in the back dining area. There's patio seating for summer nights, as well. The biggest draw is still the food. They offer both individual and group servings. Don't skimp on the appetizers - the tempura bacon-wrapped cheese curds is one of the best foods you've never tasted. We ordered the blackened chicken and the salmon, both of which were exquisite in presentation and taste. Liquor-infused ice cream dominates the dessert menu, and it was fabulous. I have it on good authority the cheese plate appetizer and blackfin tuna are both delicious choices, as well. The service was equally impressive. Our server, Jasmine, was attentive and knowledgeable. The bartenders were just as efficient and talented. If you stick to their cocktail menu, try the Heisenberg or the Manhattan. They have a beautiful full bar, so stopping in for drinks is likely just as lovely as a dinner date. read more

The flavor profile of every single dish was absolutely amazing. This is one of the best restaurants I've ever tried!

I'm in Madison again for an extended period this summer and based on a recommendation from good friends, also from LA a small group dined here Saturday. It was fantastic. The ambiance and cool charm of the space- you expect to leave and be in the Village in Manhattan. The waiter was outstanding in both knowledge of the menu, recommendations and service. Finally the food was interesting, beautiful prepared and served. Of particular note was the charcuterie & cheese board. We ordered the whole board and it was fantastic in its depth and variety - and our waiter's explanation of it all was short of amazing. This place may be the best restaurant north of Chicago. read more

Creative dishes, fresh ingredients, I could type a hundred words of praise and still not adequately describe how good the food is here. Just go and give it a try. read more

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Service was excellent. Cocktails were creative. Beet salad delicious. The mussels weren't as moist as we hoped. Apple bread very yummy! read more

Heritage Tavern - We brought in a puffball mushroom from our backyard and Chef Dan whipped up this masterpiece! - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

First time trying Heritage Tavern and it was well worth it. I tried the Lobster Omelet while my wife had the Hazelnut French Toast with Maple Ice Cream. The Lobster Omelet was delicious, I'm not typically a seafood guy at any time of day, especially not brunch, but it worked with the addition of spinach and their homemade herb hollandaise. The toasted croissant was an excellent addition, as well as the potato rosti on the side, a great breakfast for all. Paired with a delicious glass of orange juice which came with a slice of orange on the cup! read more

First time here, large party for Sunday brunch. Everything is so good. The French toast, the eggs Benedict, the steak and eggs. The bacon. The bloodys. Oh my god so good. Service is top notch. Very Gluten free friendly- we had a Celiac in our party. Can't wait to try dinner sometime. read more

YOU NEED TO EAT HERE. I have never had such amazing Brussels spouts like this. The pizzas are amazing!!!! Killer wine and beer and wine choices read more

This place definitely goes back to the top of my list! I have been to Heritage Tavern many times since my move from DC to Madison about 2.5 years ago. I am typically impressed with the food and cocktails as well as the bar service although the table service had been lacking when I first started dining. I must say Heritage Tavern is one of the few places in Madison who I think now understands, appreciates and delivers on great service. I dined there last night with two other friends and the host was outstanding along with the server. From assisting me with my coat to opening the door for us after the meal, the host was an outstanding member of the team and the rest of those around followed suit. read more

My wife and I stumbled into the Heritage late on a Friday night. We did not have a reservation, but no need as we were able to sit immediately. The hostess and wait staff were efficient, knowledgeable, and pleasant. We were very impressed with the level of detail given about all the menu items. The restaurant feels very comfortable. Retro finishes with warm wood-tones, soft-lighting, and comfortable seating. Also, there was a nice musical selection playing in the background. The food was INCREDIBLE! We took the advice of the server and ordered the Pork Spaetzle. The sausage was cooked to perfection, excellent taste. The cabbage was tangy and sweet at the same time with some local berries (cannot remember the name) the tasted like a tart blueberry. The spaetzle was buttery and drizzled with a sweet balsamic. The pork was breaded lightly and browned. Tender and delicious. An even greater victory was the dessert. I admit that I don't know the name, nor did I notice it on the menu (at this point, I had just finished my manhattan!). I spied it on the table next to us and thought it was a cream puff. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a pastry but instead of cream filling, it was ice cream! There was also a nice caramelized drizzle of some kind that was delightful. SO GOOD!!!! Before I forget, I am pretty sure if given the option, I would have licked the whipped butter out of the dish. I am not sure what is in it, but WOW. read more

I have some dietary restrictions that make it difficult for me to go out to eat. Not only does The Heritage Tavern accommodate my annoying needs, they do it with style and taste! Love the ambiance, it's warm and inviting. I always leave feeling happy and grateful. They also have the coolest Family style dinners that I've only admired from afar at this point, but someday It will happen for a special family event! Enjoy Christie read more

Yay! Best breakfast we've had in a long time. By a long long shot. Awesome bacon bloody, super huge French toast, something fancy eggs Benedict with the house name on it. Awesome. Perfect waiter and ambience. For sure will be back! read more

They have the best happy hour menu in Madison. The service is fantastic and the cocktails are always perfectly done and visually appealing. So many amazing dishes and I've never been disappointed! I tend to head over on cold winter evenings. It's just a cozy feeling and comfortable atmosphere when you sit around the bar. read more

They cancelled my reservation as they decided to close outdoor seating due to the possibility of rain. I'll give them credit for calling me but I don't think it's great business practice to take a reservation when there are unknown contingencies attached to it. read more

Great food, good service. Not a huge choice of options for vegetarians but more than many. Pescatarians will be ok. Great fish dish!!

I had chestnut encrusted sturgeon as well as several cocktails. the fish we perfectly cooked and delicious and the cocktails, while pricey at $11, were exquisite and ell balanced. Ive been back for appetizers and cocktails many times since and always found the quality to be top notch. I cannot recommend this place enough for people looking for a more upscale but interesting place to eat downtown. read more

Best Restaurant in Madison. I don't want to understate this, every meal I've had there has been a top dining experience. Every dish I've had causes me to stop mid bite and moan. The small plates are all delicious and one of a kind. Anything with there Heritage pork in it that they raise themselves is something you'll be talking about for day's. Also the late night bar menu with their burger or their ham sandwich will make you slap yourself read more

This place has the best creative drinks. They are always mixing it up and keeping it fresh!

Madison is fortunate to have many good restaurants, but Heritage is my favorite of them all. We've been coming here since the beginning & I've never had a dinner that wasn't spectacular, blow my mind, amazing. Dan Fox & his team are a talented & creative bunch. I'll eat anything on the menu, but I have some friends with food restrictions & the staff is warm, friendly, & helpful every single time. I start each meal here with a cocktail & an order of deviled eggs...everything here is a delight. read more

We very much enjoyed the bacon-wrapped cheese curds! I'm not a big fan of the truffle fish dip... but the buttermilk ranch is great. We got the special that night which was a pork shoulder marinated in soy sauce, mirin, etc with fall veggies, tuna and lettuce wraps. It was a little salty, but overall delicious and the pork was cooked perfectly. It was a special for two, but could have easily fed three to four, we took extras home with us! I wish our server was a tad better. We were told it would be a 35-40 minute wait, and it actually ended up being an hour. He didn't come check up on us during the wait, or even let us know that the wait would be longer. Even so, all the other servers were great and the food was good. read more