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    Mint Mark

    4.2 (304 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Drink Menu Dec 2025
    May W.

    Great cocktails, overall the dishes are hardly any misses, paired off with a beautiful intimate dining. If you're coming with a big group, I would recommend making a reservation beforehand unless you want to be seated at countertop. Sangrita with mezcal: The mezcal makes it bit spicy. Very refreshing, slightly on the sweet side but you can still taste the alcohol. Brandy old fashioned sweet: Sweeter than the Sangrita surprisingly, very citrusy. My favorite from the two. Biscuit: I had to get this staple dish. Pretty much everyone had good reviews. I would consider this dish more as a savory dessert rather than a appetizer because this was SWEET. Great to end off a savory dinner and great to share. Cauliflower: Highly recommended and very underrated. Every single ingredient placed in this dish was well thought out. Steak and Ale Pie: Personally, I'm sensitive when it comes to savory dishes so to me the beef tasted saltier than I would have preferred. But the beef was so soft and tender. All the other toppings in the pie tasted phenomenal. The pie crust was had the right amount of crispiness and flakiness.

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    Clara l.

    service was phenomenal, my waitress very sweet. very vegetarian forward restaurant. Loved the ambiance gives elevated 90s, food was decent a bit salty but i think not too bad

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    Scott S.

    I was scrolling through tiktok and came across a video saying it was the best biscuit this person has ever had in their life. Of course, I had to dig in and see what she was talking about - the joint was called Mint Mark so naturally I booked a rez. It was a newer space in an apartment building and right away we really liked the vibe - midwest or Wisconsin supper club (not that I've been to many) / Frank Lloyd Wright with a good touch of Mad Men should Don Draper travel to Madison for a client wanting to advertise cheese. Our server was incredible - she was so knowledgeable about the dishes, gave good recommendations, and was super friendly. I will spare the suspense - the biscuit was amazing! All the dishes were very creative and interesting, and give the chef a lot of credit for that. Ranking our dishes from least favorite to favorite: Langos Donut Devilled Eggs Chitarra Biscuit Meatloaf The only one of those dishes I'd prob pass on if I came again would be the donut - the first few bites were good, but then I didn't love it. Other dishes - each one was excellent. For dessert, went with an interesting earl gray creme brule. Finally, I'd say Mint Mark is a great value - The dining experience you get for the $ - well worth it This is probably the joint I'd recommend to people who visit Madison

    Sungold pasta
    Jaime R.

    Had a nice meal and sat outside on a warmer evening. The patio is very nice and the service was great! The menu is fun and there is a nice variety from which to choose. We shared a handful of dishes but really enjoyed the roasted cauliflower and the grilled fish. Don't forget to end your meal with a skillet cookie!

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    Sherard C.

    I was seated at a high table for 10 minutes and nobody came to give me a menu or water when I decided to flip my experience around and move to the bar. Ok, I get it. It's a busy Thursday night. What would have been a 1 or 2 star review in terms of food quality, cooking style, service (at first), and value was rescued solely based on the wonderful service of my waiter/bartender, Jake. He did a phenomenal job in reading the room and noticing that I did not enjoy the overly oily cauliflower dish. His observant professionalism made up for my experience entirely. He was attentive and gave great recommendations to make up for the first two misses for me. Mint Mark is a hip spot in Madison but extremely overpriced for what it is. The menu tries to be creative but the quality of ingredients used, execution of the dishes, and overuse of oil just does not correspond to the price point they are charging. $16 for 3 pierogis and $33 for one piece of cat fish and a lemon is simply outrageous!

    Heirloom tomatoes
    Aurora A.

    What an experience this was! I never made it to the old location so this was my first time ever. The space is so beautiful inside. The menu is very eclectic and it was exciting to try a slew of different dishes! I started out with a Carajillo Collin's and it was so delicious! Much better than an espresso martini. We then ordered 7 dishes to share between 4 people and this was plenty of food. The standouts were the heirloom tomatoes, langos donut, the biscuit (MUST ORDER), and the smoked onion dip. I loved the creativity of the dishes and quality of ingredients. I will be back to try more creations!

    Sharon L.

    I love their signature cocktail! They recently modified it with ginger flavor. It is the best for the winter! Server always seems to be happy! I'm also happy to be there! Kitchen seems to be very clean - open kitchen. I brought my friends there last week, all of them enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks, some of the food, and friendly service. I'll be back again to have another ginger flavored drink! Still thinking about it!

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    Morgan S.

    This was a highly anticipated place for me and my partner. The food was hit and miss for us. With the cost considered and the size we were. expecting more portions for a plate they considered a shareable item. The cocktails were great though! The bartenders were great with recommendations and even offered to swap out the drink if I didn't like it. The ambiance felt like I left Madison and was in a new city which I loved! ordered: buttered bread chicken plate to share

    Cauliflower Parmesan Tuile, Beets with Crème Fraiche
    Kim A.

    What a wonderful dining experience! A beautiful interior that is refined but not stuffy, energetic and colorful. A welcoming and attentive staff. A menu that is as surprising as it is decadent (BISCUIT! SQUASH DONUT!) We definitely will be back to try the other menu items.

    Kendall S.

    5/5 Went for the first time to celebrate a special occasion and was so delighted I've been back twice more with different friends/family to try and show them how lovely it is. Full disclosure- my mom was overwhelmed and my friend was delighted so make sure you choose your audience wisely... essentially the menu is built around a few ingredients without much detail to allow chef the most creatively (I haven't been the slightest bit disappointed but this style isn't for everyone). The menu is constantly changing to match what is in season and Mint Mark works to source everything locally which is a huge plus for us. The ambiance/decor inside is LOVELY. It matches the entire vibe of the restaurant really well. Cocktail/drink menu is also always being updated and I've had two different cocktails now that I've thoroughly enjoyed. Parking is easy- in the covered garage attached and validated when you go inside to make sure you're not accruing extra cost. Ultimately Mint Mark is a higher price point restaurant and small plates style for sharing with a ton of flexibility/creativity built into the dishes. It's probably not for everyone but your foodie friends and those looking for farm to table type restaurants should be absolutely delighted like we were

    Fried catfish
    Ashley J.

    Definitely pricey, but everything was delicious. They have a very fun vibe, and there is ample parking in the neighborhood. I absolutely love their new location, there is even a parking lot! They do switch up their menu, but regardless, there will always be a biscuit, and that will always be the best idea. The staff are friendly, and there are certainly plenty of options on the menu, so everyone can find some thing. That being said, there are not a ton of vegetarian options so do keep this in mind. The pizzetta was a bit of a disappointment both in terms of size and crust to pizza ratio but it was still nice to try it out!

    Baby mortadella pizza
    Daniela K.

    Came here right at 5 to beat the heat and a few small plates. The housemade chips with a smoky onion dip were beyond. I love beets and the earthiness of the beets w the freshness of the crème fraiche was perfect. Pierogy was unique and satisfying. Love that they have a mortadella pizza too. Excellent service!

    Jenny K.

    I've previously had dinner here and it was a mediocre experience, however, I had a much better time with brunch. I was able to make a reservation, which was far more efficient than their previous waitlist situation. We ordered the biscuits and gravy, short stack, potatoes, and bacon. All of the food was cooked well and very tasty. The potatoes were very crunchy and well seasoned, the pancakes were fluffy and buttery, and the biscuits and gravy were great as well. Love the interior and lively vibe inside the restaurant. We had a little bit of a wait to put in our food order but our waitress was very good otherwise.

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    Really nice looking restaurant but food was poor and pacing was not well executed. Not worth going returning.

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    Great food and drinks. They never disappoint. Get the biscuits, no matter if you think you don't want them--order them

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