Always good. The menu has been great and the food as well. The meatballs are the best!! Crab cake is excellent and so is the steak. I keep trying new things and they all have been solid. read more

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Great food and drinks , the bartenders are fantastic and constantly keeps my drink full. We love the higher quality decor and large bar that extends most of the restaurant. read more

Still one of my favorite local spots. Meatballs, crab cakes, steak, pastas and pizza are excellent. read more

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Had such a great time at Madison Wine & Tap in Madison, NJ! We stopped in for happy hour and everything was on point, the wings were flavorful and perfectly cooked, the caprese was fresh and delicious, and the cosmo was so good. The HH menu is fairly priced, which makes it even better. Great vibes, great bites, and definitely a spot we'll be back to! read more

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Sat at the bar to dine. Johnny served us and was very polite. The food we ordered was very good and consistent. Tried the tuna tartare -- fresh and great with the wonton chips provided. Hamachi crudo -- fresh and also delicious (probably could be sliced thinner or chopped to better the experience of the texture). Second, we had the tagliatelle -- great portion to be shared and good flavor profiles; it was subtle but tasty. For mains, the black bass -- cooked well and another good portion size. I liked the creativity of the dish pairing, thought the okra went nicely. Also, the burger -- loved the french fries, and the tile fish which was subtle but also very good. Cocktails were sufficient. We didn't order anything spectacular. We also didn't order any steak; I was steered away from that. Overall a good food experience and I think worth dining. read more

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Mom and i walk route to downtown madison almost every day that i am at home in NJ. Friday evening walk and now that i'm an adult with a job ig i was ITCHING for an end of week brewski. We were like lets try this place out. Mom got a glass of rose prosecco and i got a cocktail that tasted like black cherry white claw. We both got So unreasonably crunk and walked the long uphill home. Then i baked a carrot cake until 2AM. It was a great night i cant wait to come back with dad and get pizza and a NJ provenance beer on tap read more

I really do not understand why anyone would give this place less than 5 stars!!! I LOVE this place, it's quite literally one of my favorite places. The food is awesome the drinks are unique and the atmosphere is cool, watch whatever game you want... drink a cute drink or a glass of wine, what else could you wish for?! Pricing is not cheap, and yeah you're in Madison, you don't want to spend $$ don't order a lot or go to a different town. read more

Stopped by for happy hour and had a great time! I ordered a cocktail that was really well-made -- balanced, flavorful, and just what I was hoping for. The food items we tried were also very good, definitely above the usual bar fare. We stood at the bar for a while, and although the vibe was lively, it did get a little crowded after some time. Still, the atmosphere was fun and the staff were friendly and attentive. Overall, a solid spot for happy hour. read more

Madison Wine & Tap - "Touch of Grey" - Wine Bars Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

you haven't been to @madisonwineandtap it should be next on your list. We stopped in here to check out the bar room and the wine menu and were super impressed with how busy it was, the menu, and the desserts.... The pastry chef is incredible, don't miss out; we ordered the bread pudding and it was great read more

Madison Wine & Tap - Wine Bars Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I don't write reviews often.... My wife and I have given this place countless opportunities, at least 10. Each time they've fallen short - typically on front of house service. Usually you can expect to be ignored, watch the bartender look at your empty glass several times and not ask if you'd like another. Despite the high prices, we constantly gave them another chance because while the service disappointed the food was always stellar. Tonight, the service was great when they were around, but the kitchen is where it broke down. Salads were taking 45 minutes so the front of house was chipping in back of house. Worst of all, the food was subpar. Honestly pains us to write this - never wanted a place to succeed so badly that just can't seem to get it together. We've given this place enough chances, won't be back. read more

The restaurant botched a delivery order and refused to issue a refund or deliver the missing items from the order - the only solution they offered was to kick rocks and work through the delivery apps non existent customer service. Manager lied and said they couldn't process re-funds even though all charges are directly through the wine bar, not the third party app. Dine in option is fine. Horrible customer service otherwise read more

-EDIT- They heard me because today I walked into my favorite establishment and I saw it on the menu. CALAMARI. And honestly, it was better than before. A rich tomato style (I've never experienced before). Breathtakingly fresh and amazing. Thank you Wine and Tap Room. read more

Madison Wine & Tap - Best Thing I've Ever Had - Wine Bars Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Outstanding hole in the wall wine bar with delicious appetizers and food options. Service is always helpful in selecting a wine and finding an entree to pair it with. A must try spot and one of my go-to places in Madison! read more

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The Madison wine and tap room is a great addition to the downtown Madison. It is located behind the walgreens with ample of parking. When I went I made a reservation and they needed it since they were busy, the second time a reservation wasn't really needed. In the front there are a bunch of items to pick up for take out with some fresh pasta, cookies, sandwiches. In the back there is a restaurant and bar. The pizzas are amazing ! We really enjoyed it here. I went again for brunch and I will say the brunch was subpar. The service and the food was just average. Overall Id recommend this place especially for lunch and dinner! read more

Madison Wine & Tap - Wine Bars Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

watch the wine pour per glass gimmick. they have a 3oz and 6oz per glass concept without making it clear until the bill comes. Shocked when suddenly a 6oz glass was $36 for a simple cab whole bottle cost $50 retail. Place is also very loud, respect it's a a bar, but crazy loud tables on top of each other . read more

I really love this restaurant and bar. The service if very friendly, the food it top notch and the price points are fair. It's always crowded and understandably so. The desserts are in house by a pastry chef and there crème brûlée is top notch. Very deserving of five stars. read more

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My BF and I tried it out Friday night. Very happy for them that they seem to have a good business going as the tables & bar were about 70% full and there was a consistent takeout business. Food was quite good as were the cocktails. We shared the beet salad (lots of beets and yummy dressing). I had the steak tacos which were VERY good! Easy to bite and tender steak. My BF had the scallops, which he really enjoyed. Definitely going back!! read more

*****Get rid of your Credit Card fee.. imbed it in your pricing like every other retailer. It's a bad look. People notice. Good spot. Service is a little slow. Food is great. Had the eggplant pizza , Beet Salad, Meatballs and Steak Tacos. Love that you use flour shells for the tacos. read more

New to town, and maybe just what we needed! Attached to the Madison Market, this sleek and sophisticated space allows you to get together with friends, family, coworkers and more for all kinds of drinks or food. The ambiance is great and there are some screens that offer sports viewing. There are over 25 wines for you to pick from, and you can pick how big your pour is, so ypu can try several! 1 oz, 3 oz or 6 oz. The wine bottles are loaded into machines so the pours seem to be aerated a little more than usual, pretty cool! I actually started witj a cocktail on my first visit- the Rose City was delightful! I am recommending it to all of my friends in the area. My only criticisms are that not all of the wines available on their menu are sold at the Madison Market, even though they have a lot for sale - and I went on a Tuesday and their "small plates" menu was much smaller than usual. I need to come back to try their food!! read more

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AMAZING SPOT!!! We made a reservation after seeing this place come up on Open Table and we loved it! Super chic restaurant with great service, great drinks, and great food! A more casual, chic spot. Get there for happy hour if you can. The drink deals are great. We ordered everything to share, but the mushroom risotto was out of this world. We licked the plate clean! The pizza was wonderful, and our waiter recommended we get it "well done" which was a GREAT suggestion. The pizza was so nice and crisp. Overall amazing experience! We will definitely be back. read more

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Food was delicious. Service was terrible. Why should you have to wait over 30 minutes for a glass of wine at a wine bar? Very disappointing! Could have been a great addition to Madison. read more

Food was just ok. Service was horrible. Drinks took almost 30 minutes. Bottle Hill much better.

The food, service, & atmosphere are all excellent. Bartenders are talented & cordial. Well constructed & eclectic menu.

I had a reservation here for a large party, service was spotty, confused and somewhat cold. I didn't feel the most welcomed. The placement of the table was not ideal. Overall we had a nice time, but for the price I really wouldn't go back. I went once before with another couple and had a better time. The food came out cold for the large party and we had to ask several times for drinks. I'm sorry but it was kind of a bummer read more

I have a decidedly mixed review of the Madison Wine and Tap Room. They really need something on their menu like a basket of fries - even if they cost $12 - because the portions are quite small and I'd want something else to round it out next time. What was great: service was amazing, fun atmosphere, excellent wine list. Got to try a few pricey wines without having to commit to a whole bottle. Steak was excellent as well. The pizzas looked great, but we didn't have one. What I didn't like: the octopus appetizer was paltry; few choices if you have dietary restrictions like gluten sensitivity read more

A nice local place with nice bartenders...... The octopus and pork belly was excellent......however, the burrata had gone bad in the batch, and when I sent it back (foul odor and taste), the chef said "sorry it was the last ball in the batch".....hmmmm. Why not send us out something instead? It was quite unpleasant and ruined an otherwise nice evening. However, I will give it another shot since we are local and Justin at the bar as well as Lou were super nice guys and we had a nice cocktail the "Rose City". read more

The restaurant has a Sunday brunch that is quite good. You can order breakfast items, lunch items or pizza. If you don't feel like dealing with a crowded diner or pancake house, this is the place for you. Plus you can get a mimosa or a prosecco to relax with while you wait. I've had their omelets and burgers among other things, nothing to complain about. Good French fries or home fries. The service is good and friendly and accommodating. The only thing that is weird is that they don't automatically provide condiments. If you want salt for your fries, you have to ask. Same with pepper. Toast comes without butter either on the toast or on the side. You have to ask for it. Same with ketchup for the burgers or fries. If I knew this up front I'd know to ask, but as it was, we ended up waiting with our entrees cooling while they went back and got these items. It's kind of hospital style in that regard. Still, this is a great addition to the Madison dining scene and I want it to succeed! read more

Was hopeful trying this place for the first time. Came for an early dinner with my parents. Noise level wasn't very loud at 5:30. Tried the pizza special which was great. Steak tacos were tasty as well. Quinoa and garbanzo salad was ok but needed some more flavor (lemon and salt?). Disappointed in the steak frites - steak was dry and flavorless and the cuts weren't very good. My family was split on the burger - one loved it and the other thought it was too greasy. Most disappointing was the service - or rather the lack thereof. Waiter was slow to come to the table, but after apologizing the first time them took over 29 minutes to get us our drinks. He only came back to check on our table once we had our mains when we were almost done eating. My husband and I would have liked to order a glass of wine for our main course but we're never offered the opportunity. Even refills on soda and ice teas were limited. There was no excuse for the poor service. The restaurant wasn't busy. Even though we were celebrating a birthday, dessert was out of the question. God knows how much longer that would have taken. Plus $18 for an awful glass of Chardonnay? I wouldn't come back. read more

Madison Wine and Tap has become on of our favorite Friday date nights. Drinks and wine are on point, service is excellent and everything I have eaten has been delicious. I love the grilled octopus! We are never rushed even when it's crowded, and my husband even gets to peek at the games on the TVs over the bar. I haven't tried any desserts because the food portions are large but they do look amazing! read more

I asked to taste a wine before I ordered it. The waitress did not tell me there was a $7.00 cost to taste the $28/glass Amarone which I ultimately bought 2 glasses of! it is totally unacceptable to charge to taste a wine and NOT disclose it to the customer. It's robbery to charge 25% of the cost of a glass for a taste!!! read more

What's with the Ladies bathroom? The faucet is hanging out of the wall and the "other" faucet that actually works pours water onto the floor! Service was just okay. Never got our appetizer. Just had it taken off the bill. Oh well. read more

Second try tonight. Very good food and nice wine selection , but bad service. Last week we sat at the bar, and were ignored by no less than 4 staff for about 15 minutes before we could even order a drink, and then only because we asked for it. Tonight we tried a table. We ordered wine with the food but it came only after we asked for it, half way through the starter. The waiter who brought the starter first offered it to a neighboring table. As we ate, we witnessed another couple leave the bar angry because they had not been attended to after a long wait. Needs at least another bartender (mixologist working hard) and at most a retrain of all staff to me more attentive to customers. Unlikely we will try a third time. read more

This hidden Gem has a vibe! My wife and I started off with the humachi Crudo, and the grilled octopus both were excellent! Then we ordered a couple pizzas (parmigiana & funghi) they were tasty & perfectly crisp! Our server Diandra, was beyond TOP notch! This might just be our new favorite spot :))) 5+ stars * server 5 stars * overall experience 5 stars* food/drinks read more

I had a salad and pizza. It was very good. Service was average ambience is very nice.

Food was good but very expensive for what you get. Meatball appetizer was $18 for two meatballs. I asked for extra ricotta cheese and wasn't warned that I would be charged for it. My friend asked to add beets to her salad instead of the tomatoes it came with and was charged 8.00. For beets?? Just make sure you read the fine print at the top of the wine menu too. They charge by 3oz/6oz/bottle. I didn't see the fine print and asked for a glass of Sancerre. When the check came it was $30! For one glass. Being a former server myself and the company I was with was as well, I feel like the server should ask do you want 3oz or 6oz if you ask for a glass instead of automatically trying to upsell you (and by double the price). I tried to find a manager to talk to about this and couldn't find one. I ended up spending almost $80 for two meatballs, a glass of wine and half of a tuna tartar appetizer. Don't think I'll be back. Ambiance is cute though I will say that. But too many turn offs and there are more reasonably priced small plates restaurants in the area. read more

The ambience is cool. Sterile, but not bad. The noise level is crazy loud because of the decor. Food was average. Nothing to write home about and very high on the pricey side. Not worth the money for the prices. The place is obviously understaffed as we rarely saw our server and a four top came out in shifts about 10 minutes apart. Not fun watching your pasta get cold while waiting for the others to get their meal. Btw, my pasta was supposed to have lobster (for $38) but there was only three tiny pieces that looked like shrimp. read more

My fiancée and I just love this place. As a wheelchair user, I'm thrilled that the restaurant is 100% accessible and has low tables by request to accommodate my chair for a comfortable experience. The servers are always very cheerful and helpful. On top of that, the wine list is fantastic and the food is incredible! We have loved absolutely everything we've ordered, and can't wait to try it all. Its popular, so it can get a bit crowded and I would recommend a reservation on weekends. read more

Still great! Their menu changes so frequently we're always coming back to try something new read more

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Let's start with the good - the rose city delight cocktail was the highlight of the night. Everything else not good. Service is terrible- had to remind the waitress we ordered drinks they hadn't come, had to ask for serving utensils to divide shareable plates, had to ask for a steak knife, and she forgot we ordered dessert. Oh and my husband orders a red wine with his steak but it never comes. We are finished with the steak and waitress says they don't have the wine he wanted but here is a taste of a comparable wine to taste. He says yes that's fine. Original wine $14 a glass. Check comes wine they said was comparable was $28. All this for a $250 dinner with tip for 2 people. We won't be back. Ps it was shareable plates not full entrees. Seafood platter, a salad, a small filet and 2 desserts. read more

My family and I loved this place and intend to return soon. The drinks are amazing and portions are just perfect. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. read more