Driving through on our way to Chicago and my husband wanted to check out the Pink Elephant and we…read moresaw this was nearby! Our server Beth was incredibly sweet and always kept our water cups filled which was an absolute lifesaver because majority of the food was incredibly salty. We ordered some cheese curds to start, definitely wanted to have some of those while in Wisconsin! They were a tad salty but melty cheese goodness! I had the rib tip platter and got the corn muffin and Mac & cheese as my two sides. The rib tips didn't taste fresh and were hard, the mac and cheese noodles were the perfect al dente firmness I prefer but the cheese was also salty. My favorite part of the meal honestly was the cornbread muffin that was still warm when it came out!

Consistently excellent BBQ. I've been going to North and…read moreSouth for years, and it never disappoints. The brisket and pulled pork are especially delicious--tender, flavorful, and always done right. Their BBQ options are consistently top-notch, and everything I've tried has been great. I've only ever done takeout, so I can't speak to the dine-in experience, but the food alone keeps me coming back. If you're a fan of quality BBQ, this place is a must.

Few people know what a bierock is. I saw the sign as soon as we pulled into the parking lot and…read moreknew we had to investigate. I left hubby with no option other than stopping for lunch or at least ordering some food to go. I lived in Kansas as a teenager and fondly remember discovering bierocks and later making them for my own family. I wish we were locals because not only are the bierocks good, but this place has a fun vibe that would definitely bring us back. It was a game day when we stopped, and there was a fair crowd cheering on their favorite Wisconsin team. We ordered a Classic with Bavarian seasoning and a Rosemary Lamb Bierock to go along with some jalapeño poppers. I really enjoyed the Classic with the additional seasoning. It gave it an added boost of flavor. My husband was pleased with the Rosemary Lamb. Each came with chips and a pickle. Next time, I hope we can stop in and stay for a cocktail or craft beer as well.

German pastries filled with different meats and served with dipping sauces. Reasonable prices on…read moreappetizers and meals-- especially considering that chips are included and you can upgrade to a variety of side dishes. Live bands on the weekends. Place was not busy and our order was messed up -- ingredients and sides weren't correct or were missing -- which is the reason for 3 stars. We did get comped one meal due to the fact that an entire meal for our son wasn't made and we had to wait another 15 minutes for it to be cooked. Overall, I'd like to try this place again to see if it can regain some stars and my confidence in the service.

Great place to go for Mexican food and margaritas! We were greeted as soon as walked in. We have…read moredined here many times before and always come back. Food was quick to come and the staff was friendly.

After a Yelp search I found El Alegre Mexican Restaurant with really good reviews and an…read moreinteresting menu. A bit of a drive from Madison, but well worth it. El Alegre is located in a small modern strip of shops, with a party center they run next door. The restaurant is medium sized with a nice bar in the corner by the kitchen. The room is sleek and modern with black walls and tables, wood chairs and floors, and a colorful neon strip around the ceiling. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The menu is two sided and manages to have a nice variety without being overstuffed. I ended up ordering the Camarones a la Diabla, as someone who loves spicy shrimp it sounded great. A bit of a wait for the food, but the place was busy with the dining room almost full including a couple of larger tables. The chips and salsa was ok, but nothing special but provided a nice prelude while I waited for the meal. The meal came out nicely presented on a square white plate, which set off the colorful meal. The shrimp were nice sized, plump and well cooked; the sauce was excellent, not overly spicey, but instead complex and delicious with an interesting mix of flavors, it seemed to be similar to a mole instead of just a hot sauce. The refried beans and spanish rice were both good and the guacamole, sour cream and small salad was a nice compliment to the meal. The flour tortillas were very good, freshly griddled and fresh. I was very impressed with El Alegre, the decor is a nice change from most Mexican restaurants. I was very impressed with their version of Camarones a la Diabla, usually it is served with a fairly simple hot sauce, here they created a wonderful and complex sauce that perfectly complimented the shrimp and provided a true treat. If you are in the area and looking for some great Mexican food El Alegre is well worth a visit. If the rest of the menu is anything like my meal it is a great flavorful interpretation of Mexican food.

Excellent service comfortable ambiance and delicious food! That's Irish... can't argue that!…read moreShepards Pie was perfect piping hot and very satisfying! Plenty to choose from and extensive menu and daily specials. Thirsty? No problem... what'll ya have? If you enjoy good food and relaxing with a favorite libation... Erin's Snug is exactly what you need! I recommend highly!

We were in town for the night and hoped to be able to watch Monday night football, and have drinks…read moreand dinner. I Yelped bourbon bars, and found Erin's Snug just down the street from our hotel. I had hoped to have corned beef and cabbage, but was told they were out. Ugh. So I settled for a Reuben. (I looked at him quizzically when he told me they could still make this, but he said the corned beef was prepared a different way. It was kind of shredded.) This wasn't optimal for my low-carb diet, but I pulled off most of the bread and went with it. It was okay, but not great. Kind of disappointing. My Maker's Mark Manhattan, on the other hand, was quite tasty. My husband had the stew, and said it was very good. It came with a large piece of bread on top, maybe soda bread, and was served in a large bowl, Other than the bartender making a joke about how they wouldn't put the Bears game on because this was Packers country (as it turns out, he's from Buffalo), and being oddly out of corned beef and cabbage, the evening was nice.

This place is pretty cool, with lots of different options of things to do. They have arcade games,…read moremini golf, escape rooms, laser tag, bowling, a bar, a restaurant, and more. The decorations are really cute and fun, with big moving statues of different creatures. The experiences are all pretty expensive, so we stuck with arcade games but even that ate up a lot of our money. There is a decent variety of games and lots of prizes to spend your points on. The service was a little sparse, but it was a Tuesday during the day and the employees working were friendly and helpful. Overall a fun place but be prepared to spend a lot of money!

We were looking for something to do while in Madison for a day. I thought this would've been cool…read morebecause they have a tiki bar (restaurant), bowling, arcade, mini golf and more. I will say generally the experience was underwhelming but it was about 2 hrs to close on a Saturday night. The place was DEAD empty. Like 20 or less ppl spread out. We first went to the tiki bar to grab drinks and to think about what we wanted to do. There was a sign that said "wait to be seated" but we were going to just grab drinks. Someone greeted us after a few minutes of waiting and said that they had a "wait" mind you the place was EMPTY... I asked if we could just sit at the bar and they kind of hesitated to say go ahead because no one was tending the bar at the moment. We sat at the bar and eventually 3 staff appeared to be working the bar. We ordered drinks - they didn't actually serve drinks in tiki cups so it was just a bar with basic drinks. We walked around to check everything out and decided to just go back to the hotel.

the vibes here were insane first time in Madison and we…read moredecided to spend NYE there--such a great decision. First off, the bartenders were so sweet and cool. It's such a cozy bar, cool menu and cheap too. The pizza was the best bar pizza I have ever gotten, and I am a bar pizza connoisseur.

Great dive bar, good specials, amazing burgers, and friendly service. Affordable prices and good…read moreselections of entrees and appetizers. A mystery shot is a must here! It's a true mystery decided by rolling dice.

Delicious food and great service! We enjoyed the variety on the sampler platter. Everything was…read morefresh and tasty. I couldn't decide if I wanted the chicken vegetable soup or the cream of mushroom. Our server offered to bring samples! Very cool. And both soups tasted homemade and were piping hot. It was a tough choice....both so good. Everything was top notch.

Very good! I just…read morewrapped up a meal here in June '26. It's a quiet Wednesday evening and I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by a friendly bartender. In less than 2 minutes I had a delicious margarita and ice water placed in front of me. Margarita is top notch - they don't skimp on the booze here. I asked the kind lady to surprise me with dinner and it did not disappoint! Overall, very please with both the service and quality here. If I'm in the area again I will definitely return!

Poor service & very small portions for the price. Bun on…read moresandwich just an ordinary hamburger bun, not grilled.

Staff was nice. A little slow though. We had a good size group. And we had to wait a bit for some…read moreof them to show up. The waitress didn't notice when they came and we had to wait around just for them to order their drinks. After we ordered the food came out fairly quickly. But then again we had to wait around for drink refills. I ordered the stir fry forgetting that I don't typically like traditional stir fry's because of the veggies. Thankfully my husband just took over my meal and I took over his Mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was amazing. I would definitely come back just for that!

Athens is one of the most reliable, friendly places in town! Their food is impeccable. Their…read moreservice is unparalleled and they are so kind and welcoming to my children! If you like bourbon, this is the place for you! They also purchased Knoches, so their meat is fresh and beyond delicious, making for tasty burgers and fresh fish fry!

Very friendly staff. Such a unique special restaurant. I've been many times. The take out service…read moreis excellent. Everything on the menu is delicious. Thank you Athens Grill.

The food at lunch was more than great. The Reuben was one of the top three I have eaten in 50…read moreyears! The hash-browns with cheese and onions was also spectacular! Just as good as Waffle House. Chelsey, our server was prompt with waters and beer (but sadly they were out of Leinenkugels Summer Shandy). The kitchen even divided our order onto 2 plates for us to share. Price great.

Stopped in here for a late lunch and we were not disappointed!!! Great food, service and…read moreatmosphere. I ordered the Krunch burger, wanting to try something different. A great burger with cheddar cheese, house made french onion dip, green onions and wavy potato chips. What a great combination!!! Loved it. As an added bonus, they offer gluten free buns. The fries had just the right crunch....they know what they're doing. My husband had the bbq burger and cleaned his plate!!! Reasonable prices, our bill totaled roughly thirty bucks.