Celebrated Mothers Day at Johnny Delmonico's and from start to finish things were an A+. Our server Ashton was friendly, knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. He was a consummate professional and was always available without hovering. We started our meal with a couple cocktails, and I have to say the Pear Martini was delish! The guests in my party were equally happy with the Bees Knees and the Gimlet. Very nice drink menu, lots of choices for everyone and all drinks were well made. Food wise, we started with a couple appetizers. The Oysters on Half Shell, the Stuffed Mushroom Caps and the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. We also tried the French Onion Soup. Not a complaint to be heard, and we practically licked the plates clean if that gives you an idea of how tasty everything was. Entrees included the Salmon, the Seared Scallops, The Waygu Burger and the Manhattan Surf and Turf with the addition of Marrow Butter. Absolute perfection... each and every one. I would not hesitate to recommend you give it a try, you will NOT be disappointed! Thanks for making my Mothers Day so incredibly special. read more

A fancier downtown restaurant with coat check and lots of comfortable seating. Great steaks, cooked to near perfection. Comes with a starch side. Okay cocktails and large selection of liquors and wines (on the pricey side). Good service. It was a Thursday night and wasn't busy. Server was a bit slow but steaks came out fast after our order was placed. read more

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We are not big steakhouse fans but the restaurant week menu and price lured us in. With a reservation in hand we arrived for our early weeknight meal with friends. After they attempted to seat us at the least desirable table in the then empty restaurant we got the host to reseat us. As an aside I believe hosts/ hostesses play this game to see who will take the crappy table without objecting. We all started with the excellent French onion soup. Three of us got the 4oz filet which was tasty and done perfectly medium rare. The size was perfect. My wife got the salmon and though med rare was requested it was a bit overdone. Three got the chocolate tort which was disappointing due to lack of flavor and dryness. The creme brulee was a success - very good. The service was OK not as good as we expected for a higher end restaurant. The waitress forgot one of the drinks, cleared the plates while others were still finishing their entrees, etc. It was good for restaurant week but their regular menu and prices are not that tempting. We did get to use our food fight gift card... read more

We ordered the 14 oz sirloin with sides of baked potato and garlic mashed potatoes. The sirloin was cooked perfectly and the Demi glaze on top was flavorful, I wish there was more! The garlic mashed potatoes were my favorite, super creamy and garlicky. The Mac & cheese really lacked flavor and could use a sharper cheese or more seasoning (even just more salt would've helped). The warm apple crisp was absolutely delicious. Service was amazing (as always) and the inside was very romantic, especially perfect on a snowy night! read more

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We were quite disappointed in the food here. The place has a ton of potential, very quaint inside and they have a separate room for gatherings / parties. The food was not good though.. to the point where we didn't hardly eat any of it. Very disappointing. read more

| Delmonico's Steakhouse - Madison, WI Had a great evening at Delmonico's Steakhouse in Madison! Kicked things off with a handcrafted strawberry martini that was absolutely amazing -- made just for me, and I really appreciate that personal touch. For dinner, I went with the 16oz Ribeye, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I paired it with their famous garlic mashed potatoes -- creamy, garlicky, and everything you'd want in a classic side. I also ordered the hand-cut fries, which were listed as 7oz, but I swear it was closer to 10-12oz. No complaints there -- they were crispy, seasoned just right, and super satisfying. The dining room had that classic white tablecloth steakhouse vibe, and the whole place carried a stylish, upscale "new city" energy that made the experience feel special without being over the top. If you're in Madison and craving steak, definitely check this place out. Solid 4 stars all around -- well done, Delmonico's! -- TheFoodie99 read more

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Had never been here considering there are a few other great steakhouses near by, but thought it was ok after finally trying it. The tuna and steak cuts were decent, for the price they were not super flavorful and tuna was a little over seared because it was not the right texture. The drinks were the highlight of the night, really well made. For sides, the mac and cheese was on the dry side if you like that, but the mashed potatoes were tasty and well seasoned. Service was fairly slow, but considering we had a large party on a busy Friday night it was fine. Though it still felt a bit impersonal and that we were ignored since the gratuity was added automatically. I did like the decor and ambiance a lot! read more

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We went to their new happy hour (4-6pm Tuesday-Sunday) and everything was amazing! We didn't have reservations but it wasn't a problem. The service here is always amazing and is one of my favorite parts about dining here. The food was all amazing. The croquettes were my favorite. The happy hour menu is very decently priced with the select martinis being half off. We went around 4:30 on Sunday and it was very quiet and nice in the bar area. read more

Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse - Twice baked potato croquettes, garlic bread fondutta, fried calamari. - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The drinks were very good. Service was good as well. Ambiance is of a library. We were seated next to a bookcase. The calamari appetizer was overly breaded. Hard to taste the actual protein. I had the American wagyu, which was very tender. Melt in your mouth good. My son had the NY strip which was good as well. You can taste the difference between them. Potatos come with the entree. His fries were ok. The garlic mash was tasty. We shared the creme brulee which was good as well Overall good, but not great. Disappointed in the calamari and fries. Would return, but many other steak houses to try. read more

Best steakhouse in town paired with the best bartenders. Just dropped in for their new happy hour that's really nice. Would recommend! read more

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This is on a nice corner - large windows allow a view inside, which features nice lighting accents, a beautiful bar, and white tablecloth service. We had a reservation, and when we arrived we were promptly seated at a nice table. A server arrived, introduced herself, and provided water to the table. A few moments later, the waiter arrived, introduced himself and provided menus and a wine list. Shortly after that, a loaf of bread arrived - 6 slices, with nicely salted butter. It was a nice loaf, with a crispy crust that went well with the salted butter. Some things to consider: the sides are "family" size. We all ordered their hash browns, but honestly, it was so large we all took most of it home. To start with, my wife and I split a Caesar salad, which had white anchovies which was quite good. The croutons were good, and the parmesan cheese on the top was abundant. For entrees, I selected their 14 ounce Sirloin, which was a bottom cut, medium rare. My wife selected their Surf & Turf which had a filet and two scallops, while my son had their scallop dinner. My sirloin was cooked properly, seasoned properly, and was delicious. While it is a tougher cut than a tenderloin, it was so flavorful that it was a delight. My wife enjoyed her Surf & Turf, and my son enjoyed his scallops. One thing we all noted - the hash browns (my wife and son got the standard, I tried the loaded) were too salty. My wife noted "I really like salt, and these are too salty." We ordered a nice bottle of wine - corkage seemed a bit above market rate at 4 to 5 times street values, but you get really good service here. The wine glassware was very nice. I wish we could have tried dessert, but unfortunately, the hash browns were too filling. So this place has ambience, it has excellent service, and excellent food. What's not to like? read more

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We had a lovely dining experience at Johnny's last night with outstanding service from the most charming server, Emily, and outstanding drinks and filling dinners. She was the most knowledgeable server with the sharpest and fastest responses to questions -- what a pro. We asked Emily for her recommendations and I ordered all of them, from drinks to dinner. She did not steer me wrong! The prime rib was incredible, although there was a decent 1/4 of the piece that was fat. Still, the garlic mashed potatoes were delicious and the goat cheese salad upgrade she recommended was perhaps the best salad I've ever eaten. We also had incredible martinis, like, outstanding and easy to throw back. If you like sweet cocktails, get the Simple Peach and enjoy yourself. For dessert, we had the turtle cheesecake and I don't always love cheesecake, but that piece was incredible and the caramel was not overwhelming as it usually is. Would we go back? Absolutely. Will we ask for Emily? Every time. Great night out! read more

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Excellent service, delicious fresh bread clean & classy decor (yacht feeling) with good music in the background. Steaks are superb, scallops fresh & perfectly cooked & ahi tuna perfect texture and wonderful flavors. The bone broth appetizer was an unexpected delight. The garlic mashed potatoes missed the mark, would have like them a little thicker with some texture also would like them hot not warm. Blueberry lemonade was fresh & really hit the spot! read more

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So, it's expensive sure. But you're there for the package of food, service and atmosphere. We eat out 4 nights a week so we know the Madison downtown scene and its options. Quite frankly, Rare or Tornado or even what was the old Blue Marlin have superior beef but we like the change. We bought a $300 gift certificate for friends to enjoy downtown. When the bill came they wouldn't accept their own gift certificate. They could verify the value on the card but couldn't take it because of an internet problem. They could take a credit card on internet but not their gift card. No flexibility. Our friend used a credit card and informed me later. How embarrassing. Based on their experience; the steaks were salty and wild rice mushy. Do better!!! read more

Atmosphere inside is great. However food I had was mediocre. For what I paid I expected great. Some service issues as well that they did take care of, but for the price I felt like the food should have been better. read more

I came here with a party of four and we all ordered steaks off of the menu. A couple of aged Ribeyes and a couple of sirloins. All were perfectly done as ordered. We shared a couple of sides along with the loaded hash browns. All in all the food was amazing along with an incredible server that made great recommendations off of the menu. If you're looking for an amazing steak Johnny Delmonico's is the place to go when in Madison. read more

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Our server Ally (not sure how she spells it) was amazing! So friendly and easy going. I am not a fancy person in this fancy restaurant but she made me feel very welcomed. We got to speak to one of the cooks while waiting for our table and he was so friendly and professional, big fan of his. As for food: we started with the Fried calamari and the lobster wellingtons. The calamari was delicous, so perfectly fried and crispy without feeling greasy. The lobster wellingtons were good but I don't know if I would order them again. The spice profile was intriguing and the mushroom sauce was tasty but it didn't wow me like the calamari. Next, my party of three ordered three filet mignons - all MR, of course! I got the additional marrow butter, and my two friends got the truffle butter and the au poivre w/ fried onions. The steak was perfectly cooked, so juicy, and the demi-glacé was so die for I wish I ordered extra! The marrow butter was very complex, I've never had anything quite like it but I definitely recommend! For my side I got a MOUNTAIN of garlic mashed potatoes that were deliciously smooth and flavorful. Add the Demi-glacé and a bit of steak and you're in for an orgasmic experience. We ended the night with the crème brûlée which was BEAUTIFUL to look at I felt so fancy. It was delicious, I really loved the candied orange with it. That being said, next time I go I would want to try something new I don't know if it's the best you can do. As for ambiance: it's a very nice place, you're going to want to dress up a bit. It's very fancy without being in your face about it. It's a subtle classy that allows for everyone to feel welcome (but also I went when it was extremely dead so take that with a grain of salt). Side note! The bar is so beautiful! read more

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Hostess was rude and our dinners were 45-minutes late so we left without getting our dinner. 3rd bad experience. Delmonico's is not the great place it was 20-years ago. I'm giving up on them, so many better options in Madison, WI. read more

Excellent cocktails and service. Order the beet salad! Tasty sides. Good for lounge or dining room seating.

This restaurant is a great place for date night or celebratory dinners. The ambiance is cozy, upscale and clean, offering a great place for relaxing conversation while dining. The food was fantastic. We had a filet and a surf and turf with shaved sprouts. They were cooked to perfection. The lobster bisque and wedge salad was also better than we could have imagined. Perhaps the best aspect was the service. Amongst the best I've ever experienced. Our waiter, Ryan was amazing. We felt like we had a very attentive personal guide for the evening. We were also greeted by name by the manager. Very classy. We never felt rushed throughout the evening. My wife and I were there for a good while, enjoying our night, and it was nice to not feel like we had to move on. You should know that the price is not cheap. Our meal for two, with drinks, was about $260. For this type of restaurant this isn't out of line, but you should know ahead of time. Well worth the price. Overall we had a wonderful experience here, and will definitely be back. read more

The restaurant is very classic. Service was above average. Our server was Carey. His recommendations were spectacular. The food was delicious. This is a carnivore loving place. We ordered the filet mignon, NY Strip and Rib eye with bone marrow butter. My husband said the NY Strip was not well marbled but at 47 dollars the price did not reflect the best quality of meat. The steak comes with potatoes which we had different types. All were tasty and delicious. Desserts were 8 out of 10! The cookie on the creme brûlée was a little soggy. The dining room is very roomy and the tables and chairs comfy. There is a bar which was busy and vibrant. read more

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Based on the yelp rating, I wasn't expecting much. Also, I've found a couple other Food Fight Group restaurants to be rubbish. But I gotta say, I came away pleasantly surprised. Kind of a legit restaurant/steakhouse in this midwest college town that tends to lean pretty casualish. Decent decor - I thought the AGM, hostess, and server were all very kind and welcoming. Thought the food was really solid - had a filet, salad, some potatoes. Good old fashioned. Pretty expensive though, so not sure I'd be that inclined to go on my dime or recommend it to someone who was visiting Madison. Like when I think of going to Wisconsin, I wouldn't say I'd like to spend more than I would at Keen's (NYC) or Jefferey's (ATX). But like if someone is going for work and needs a good steak, absolutley. I could be wrong but I don't get the sense there's much in terms of biz meals in Madison so this would be a good one. read more

Always a wonderful time at this Madison staple. We sat at the bar and got great service from Savannah and Eliza with amazing cocktails!! Their food is also great and a really good value. Love this restaurant! read more

Celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary dinner here and despite the fact that I added this memento occasion to our reservation and also mentioned to the server when he inquired if we were celebrating an event, no recognition of our anniversary was acknowledged. read more

Service was good. Friendly and nonchalant. Ambiance was to be expected. Nice, classy decor. Food was very good, for the most part. I ordered the salmon and it came out burnt. I tried eating it but I bit into burnt charred crispy black coal. All of the outside was that way, but largely the edges were black . I didn't send it back because I wasn't terribly hungry and I could still eat the middle. I'm sure it was an oversight, but a plate like that should never come out to the table. read more

Went to Delmonico's with hopeful expectations that "3rd time is a charm" otherwise we were planning on writing them off permanently...In the past years we've visited, the service was subpar, the food was not cooked as ordered, and overall we just left extremely disappointed. BUT - I have to say this time we were pleasantly impressed!! We had reservations for dinner on a Friday night, and were happily and promptly greeted & sat by the host. Our server Julie was over shortly and she was personable, friendly and executed every thing timely. All of the waitstaff was also great in picking up finished plates or filling our water. Our food was excellent and perfectly cooked. One of the top dry-aged NY strip steaks I've had in Madison - definitely worth the price! We ordered the ahi tuna tartare and baked French onion soup to share as our appetizers, both were delicious and would recommend. We also shared the Seared Scallops - the scallops themselves were sweet and cooked perfectly, however the wilted greens & edamame that came with was just blah...There was no vibrant green color that normally you see with edamame. The color of the plate looked off putting. Baked potato & garlic mash - A+! Cocktails were also very tasty! Our opinions were changed this night and we definitely look forward to coming again! Nice job JD!! read more

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A stalwart Madison establishment for well fired steaks and balanced cocktails. Delmonico's is a worthwhile splurge. Popular among locals and visitors alike. Generous portions and attentive servers. The table near the fireplace is a tight squeeze--no room to lean back--so ask ahead if you're 6'4". But we were reseated without any hassle. Sampled the shrimp cocktail and stuffed mushrooms apps. Shrimp are big and meaty, and the shrooms are themselves stuffed with little steak bits. Had the 16 oz ribeye entree. Pro tip: Ask for the marrow butter. It costs extra, but it's savory as all get out. Was less impressed with the apple crumble dessert, but the creme brûlée was great. And their dirty martinis and old fashioneds are reasons alone to visit. I'd go back! read more

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Incredible experience at Delmonico's. Our server was incredible. The big windows are gorgeous. Cocktails are delicious, I had the French martini which was so good I got another. Both our steaks (filet) were cooked perfectly. The lobster bisque was delicious and the presentation was immaculate. We were celebrating a new job offer and they surprised us with complimentary champagne. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! read more

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Returned to JD last night after a couple of frustrating experiences. Needless to say, there has been a transformative improvement. We were promptly seated in the front window with a great view of the street. Waitress greeted us warmly and took our drink order. We ordered our usual .... Wedge salads, six ounce filets medium and potato sides. Wifey requested baked and I went for the garlic mashed. The salads were delicious, choice of French or blue cheese dressing, and topped with bacon bits. Presentation was pretty straightforward. Steaks came with a beautiful presentation but were slightly over cooked. Acceptable but not perfect as you would expect from fine dining at a steak house. Potatoes came hot to the table and were generous portions. We also ordered mushroom to share and they came perfectly prepared and added value to the meal. It was a special night for us. Wifeys birthday. We were catered to and even given a complimentary dessert for home. Service was excellent. Food preparation was exemplary and quality control from the kitchen was superb. We sincerely appreciated the extra attention given to us by the manager and waitress. read more

I've had better $20 Ribeye's. Average for $20, pretty horrible for $58. I was worried when we got there, as we looked to book a reservation pretty late and the other area restaurants were all booked and this place was wide open. There were only a couple of other tables with people at them. The hash browns were inedible and the crab cakes where simply meh. With 2 drinks each, this came to over $100 per head. I would say, it wasn't worth $50 per head. The service was great, as was the atmosphere. read more

Solid steakhouse. The steaks are delicious and the sides are big-portioned. The steaks are also prepared well -- medium is medium and medium rare is medium rate. The potato hash was crispy and enjoyable. I might have dined here when it was busier than normal, but that meant that service was lacking more often than not. read more

Luke and the bar head are great managers. Thanks for the best seats in the house. Love, Jon (dude with Grateful Dead shirt) and Crystal read more

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TLDR: Food was good and staff were very friendly and helpful. I went here for my birthday and made reservations ahead of time. I called ahead to ask about the parking situation and the staff member who answered was helpful in pointing me towards a nearby parking garage. When I arrived they said happy birthday to me and poked me to my table, no having to wait around. The waiter was very attentive and helpful when I asked questions about the menu. I was also surprised he gave me a free desert for my birthday, thank you! I ordered the steak medium rare and it arrived that way. It was very flavorful and I also had it topped with black garlic butter. The potatoes were tasty as well, although slightly colder than I would have liked. They were more warm than hot. The mac and cheese had some bread crumbs on top that it could've gone without but it that wasn't a very big deal at all. Overall I had a very good experience here. The staff were friendly, wished me a happy birthday, and the food tasted great. I would recommend coming here if you need somewhere nice to celebrate a special occasion. read more

Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse - Dry-Aged New York Strip (14 oz.) with side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Wisconsin Macaroni & Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Before our last visit 2022 we visited this restaurant very often--the female manager and wait staff knew us and our preferences. She was always friendly and assured our visit was memorable. Wait staff was equally as friendly and the food was impeccable, including cocktails. 2022--we visited with our usual high expectations. We ordered cocktails and a number of appetizers. The waiter was efficient and friendly. We requested a short delay for our entrees. Within a couple minutes the entrees arrived because the manager told the chef to prepare them and had no communication with the server. The manager made no effort to apologize. Three steaks were very overcooked. Within approxitematly ten minutes the manager told us we had to vacate the table because another group was waiting. We are not visiting until the management treats customers and servers respectfully. read more

Fantastic meal at the end of a long week. The restaurant has a great environment that feels classy yet isn't too upscale for shorts. The service was amazing as well. We had the beef tartare, bone-in ribeye, filet, mushroom risotto, and asparagus. Everything was perfect. The steaks were cooked to perfection and very tender. I would highly recommend this to anyone! read more

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Top notch. We were greeted with a smile and those smiles continued throughout our evening. We actually felt like they were happy to have us! What a welcomed experience as so many times service falls short. It was our first time here and Mandy was very gracious and helpful. Now the food. It was scrumptious! If not the best we've had as of late. Started with calamari. Not chewy at all and the sauce was so good! The steaks were cooked to perfection and the au poivre add on was delicious! The mushrooms on the other steak were big and plenty of them. Served with choice of potato. We had garlic mashed, but saw the hash browns at another table and wondered if we should have chose those! Brandy old fashioned was perfect. Brandy Alexander was served more as a liquid (rather than thick ice cream) in a martini glass. Also very good. Great place for a special occasion. Can't wait to come back. read more

Simply a wonderful experience, but mainly due to the staff. They are just fantastic. A big thank you to Jo, who made the meal just so much better. I ordered the 16oz rib eye, medium rare with a coating of peppercorns. It came out more medium, but I was fine with that. One of our group sent their steak back because it was over cooked. I was to hungry to do that. We had garlic mashed potatoes and mushrooms in onions as sides. I wish they had told us how much mashed potato there was as it was huge. In all, the service was outstanding. Jo was an amazing server. She got the extra star on this review because of how she handled the poor parts. read more

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Swing and a miss. If you're looking for a Del Frisco/Flemings/Ruth Chris level place- look somewhere else. Drinks were good, service was great but food was beyond over hyped. My husband had a $78 dry aged ribeye and honestly, it was giving Applebees read more

BLIND SIDED IN MADISON I Made a dinner reservation months in advance for UW Madison graduation night this past Saturday. At no point during the telephone reservation was it stated that there would be a limited planned menu at 90 dollars per plate. Upon arrival, this simple menu was handed to us, which seemed odd. Upon further explanation, we were told about the 90 dollar per plate limited select menu. It was already 7:30 pm with no other alternative restaurant possible given that everything was already booked months in advance. The steak was good, potatoes were cold, and dessert was awful. The Cesar salad was average and the French onion soup was bland(even adding salt and pepper didn't spruce it up). All 5 of us took one bite of the dessert and were done. Costco desserts are superior to what was served to us at dinner, and that's not saying a whole lot. Needless to say, the meal was highly disappointing for the 5 of us, and will never return. Way over priced for the quality of the food and the service received during our visit. There was absolutely no reason to have a preset menu for graduation, as this was not a wedding reception serving the masses. No other competing steak house in Madison had a preset menu for graduation, as I called later to verify. Equally insulting was the service we received. Adding to the blind knowledge regarding the menu, there was also an automatic 20% tip added. The waitress was poor at best, probably because she knew 20% was coming her way regardless of her efforts, or in this situation, lack of effort. Highly recommend staying away from this restaurant, especially their desserts to which the Costco food court out shines this place. The Tornado room or Delaneys is a superior option. read more

I would happily return with very high expectations. We had prime steaks. Cocktails were Excellent.