The food was incredible ! . The venue was quite affordable and we were able to decorate it so it…read morebecame quite beautiful for our wedding reception/dance. Can't say enough about how good the food was . Would highly recommend this venue .

The food....AMAZING. We got a smoked pork, vegetarian dish and a Parmesan encrusted chicken breast…read more Our guests still are raving about how delicious it was and you get a very good amount of food. I actually got to sit down and eat and it was easily some of the best food I have had in my life. The staff were very attentive, making sure me and my husband were well taken care of. They would bring us waters when we were looking dehydrated. My guests told me that the staff was amazing and helpful at every turn. The staff knew what they were doing, were very organized and very polite to all of my guests, they wanted to ensure that everyone was having an amazing time. The venue, also amazing. We had about 155 guests that fit in one half of the hall space perfectly. We were able to set everything up the day before the wedding so we weren't stressed on our wedding day. Chad was very responsive to anything we were needing including tables, linens and made sure everything looked beautiful the day of. We booked out wedding at The Heights about 8 months out from our wedding day. The first 7 months or so it was a bit challenging to get ahold of the Chad but the month before the wedding he would answer every call and email right away! Overall I would highly recommend The Heights to anyone looking for a venue. If you like an amazing staff, food and venue this is the place for you! Chad was very kind and made sure that we were well taken care of!

The Bur Oak is a fun spot to catch music - great lineup of bands, perfect acoustics, nice seating,…read morefull bar, etc. Check it out!

Lacy is amazing and kind and makes the best food. Thanks Lacy!!…read more We've been many times and it is consistently good!!

While I loved the ambiance of the stately venue, my meal was a disappointment. The University Club…read moreis situated in a stunning, century old, Tudor revival mansion with views of Lake Mendota and the Memorial Union. I dropped by for lunch recently and ordered the $9 Cauliflower Chickpea Quinoa Sandwich (a seared cauliflower, chickpea and quinoa patty with provolone, sun dried tomato pesto on a griddled sourdough roll) with a side of over salted sweet potato fries. The patty had a bitter taste from being slightly burnt and was overwhelmed flavor-wise by the potent sun-dried tomatoes. While my server was fantastic, the pace of the meal moved along at a crawl, probably due to a large banquet being hosted that day. While I enjoyed the novelty of visiting the venue, the food will keep me from making repeated visits.

Univeristy Club was that elusive building on campus I never got to go in as an undergraduate. After…read moremy friends' recent wedding reception here, that all changed. The building itself is gorgeous. The brick on the outside becomes white walls with exposed wood paneling on the inside. It was a beautiful venue to celebrate the love of my beautiful friend and her wonderful now-husband. However, it was horribly hot inside. The bridal party was sweating uncomfortably, as were the guests. Granted, it's an older building, so I don't know if it has central air or not, but it was blistering hot. The food, however, was only lukewarm when it was served. The staff, however, seemed wonderful, and overall, I thought it was a lovely location for a wedding reception.

What an amazing Wedding Venue! Attended my nieces wedding last night and was really impressed…read more The building and grounds were immaculate and the staff was excellent. We were met in the parking lot by employees who led us to the venue entrance. The weeding took place outside behind the building with a pond and woods in the backdrop. It was a beautiful day and made the occasion even more attractive. I'm sure the pictures will be amazing! Cocktail hour and appetizers were hosted outside the main building partially under an overhang. Games like Cornhole and Large Jenga were available. Music was also piped into the area. Dinner was served in the building which has seating on a main floor and in an upper balcony. There is also a good sized bar in the back. After diner the party was moved back outside so the main dining area could be turned into a dance area. Because the weather was so great I'm pretty sure it never moved back in! Music and dancing outside on a warm summer night was perfect! (And no mosquitoes) Late night pizzas were prepared on a wood fire grill and served to cap off the evening. Voted the best wedding venue many times over. I can see why!

Harvest Moon Pond was the PERFECT place to host our same sex wedding. As a gay couple looking all…read moreover Wisconsin to find the right wedding venue we realized we couldn't take for granted a welcoming and inviting atmosphere, and we got exactly that with Stephanie, Bryan, and Mackenzie. From the second we stepped on the beautiful grounds of HMP we felt seen, wanted, and accepted for who we are. The planning process can be arduous, but the HMP team was there every step of the way to answer questions, provide advice, and respond in real time to changes up to and including the day of the wedding. As a former bartender I had some pointed questions and requests for Brian, he exceeded my expectations both in the guidance he provided in choosing quantities and variety if beverages, but also in the quality of the product they churned out the night of our wedding. Stephanie was so kind and welcoming and knowledgeable. She had recommendations for anything we asked her opinion on and the result thanks to her was a gorgeous day at a gorgeous venue that we could sit back, relax, and enjoy. Mackenzie's attention to detail and accessibility leading up to and on the day of the wedding was phenomenal. We could go on and on about how much we loved working with the HMP team. You hope you only get married once, but these guys made the experience so fun and our day turned out so gorgeous that we'd do it all again if it meant working with this team. If you are a same sex couple, or any couple, looking for a beautiful, welcoming, convenient barn wedding venue, Harvest Moon Pond is the venue for you!

We recently attended a wedding here and were blown away by how gorgeous and well-thought-out this…read morevenue is! The setting feels completely secluded and intimate. The indoor barn space is super cute, and the outdoor ceremony area is stunning. They even set up a beautiful rustic wall that held prosecco for the cocktail hour, which was such a fun touch (and the wine was fantastic!). One of the biggest standouts was the staff. They were incredibly friendly and accommodating across the board. Even though the catering was brought in separately, the venue staff went above and beyond to figure out a plan for me to go up to the buffet early to avoid any cross-contamination. The layout of the property is seamless: there's a great space for the wedding party to stay and get ready, indoor bathrooms that were spotless, plenty of room for a digital photo booth, a great dance floor, and fun outdoor games. Plus, they are animal-friendly, so having pets as part of the wedding was incredibly special. The bride decorated with a lemon theme, which fit the rustic-chic vibe perfectly, and the in-house DJ kept the music fun all night. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

Exceptionally nice wedding venue and banquet hall in a bucolic country setting - just outside…read moreMadison! Beautifully decorated dining space inside the spacious "barn". Attractive grounds provide for spacious and shaded outdoor seating. Friendly staff.

I thought this was a wedding venue!!! I went in to check it out... I didn't know it was a private…read morething going on. I went in to check out the architecture/setup to scout as a wedding venue for my and my fiancé, and there were a bunch of people in cloaks with owl masks on. they chanting in a circle not english... with a devil star portrait hung up and a big owl demon statue they were kneeled before. I tried to take a photo but security grabbed me and brought me outside tried calling the cops on me but i left first.

Saw a performance there and I liked the venue. It did smell of stale smoke kind of like and old…read morebowling alley but hey it's an old building. In love with the history of the center. Felt at home there.

we loooove a good tasting menu + wine pairing! delectable offers fine dining on fridays and…read moresaturday nights & cooking classes during the week! not quite as intimate of a dining experience as nook but is along the same line. we got a reservation at the bar a week before so doesn't seem overly difficult to obtain. the menu switches up about 4x a year depending on the season. the chef and sommelier here did an excellent job introducing each dish/drink, and the wine pairings were chosen well!!! I love that you can see them prepare each of the dishes on the screens by the kitchen. excellent service as well, staff did a great job at taking away dirty plates/glasses and replacing accordingly. I also thought each round was spaced out well so that I was never waiting for too long or had too little time to eat. There was a blindfold round where we had to rely on just taste & touch to figure out what we were eating which was both silly and fun (we found out what we were eating at the end and got some more as a gift to go). my personal fav of the meal was the sun meadow chilean sea bass!!! the sun meadow oil is a perfect dupe of butter and melted straight into that sea bass, paired with crunchy capers on a bed of creamy whipped goodness. All of the sauces were done extraordinarily well, especially that under the braised leeks!!! the tuna tartare was my bf's fav - crunchy toppings with fresh tuna on avocado in a spicy, asian inspired sauce. we were less impressed by the raviolo and steak entrees but still good (the chili oil on the raviolo kinda threw me off). the intermission was nice as a brief break to shop around and purchase things at a discount. overall, pricy meal but definitely a whole experience (3 hours long that is!). would highly recommend trying this out if you also enjoy fine dining experiences. I personally wanna come back to try their wednesday night burgers soon!!

I visited DelecTable in Madison for a multicourse chef's tasting experience. The restaurant leans…read moreheavily into the idea of dining as an experience, leaning into the European way of dining - that is, you have the table for the night." Think dining as the entertainment and the social experience, not shoveling it in and table turnover for tips. With creative presentations, themed courses, and a strong emphasis on sensory elements, the team puts a lot of thought and passion into crafting something unique. The multicourse meal offered a wide range of flavors and techniques--some dishes were genuinely impressive, others more about the concept than the taste. The pacing was smooth, and the staff was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in making the night feel special. It's the kind of place where you sit back and let the experience unfold. That said, for me, it landed in the category of "worth doing once." The evening was fun and distinctive, but more of a special-occasion outing than a spot I'd return to regularly. If you enjoy immersive dining or want something out of the ordinary, it's definitely worth trying at least once.

The 2100 Venue was the perfect place for our son's 1st birthday party! The venue is already very…read morewell decorated, so we only had to add a few touches for the "Lucky One" theme. It helped having the event at a well-stocked place. Jurga was a pleasure to work with, and so kind! We were also provided with an on-site coordinator, Mila, to help set up and tear down. She was a wonderful help! If you're searching for a beautiful event space with amazing people and a great atmosphere, look no further than The 2100 Venue!

2100 Venue was the perfect space for my birthday/retirement party. It's so warm and inviting. We…read morewanted a place where we could select the caterer and prepare some of the food ourselves. We also appreciated being able to rent the china and stemware from the owneer. Our event was on a lovely Spring Day and the deck was enjoyed by everyone. I highly recommend the venue. The owner is wonderful to work with and makes hosting easy and stress free!