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    Turn Key Madison

    4.1 (105 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Dinner and the drink menus are in vintage children's books, which is a cute touch.
    Cheryl T.

    Great location, easy parking, and cool vibe inside. My dining companion and I each ordered the fish fry. It was OK. The only option is fried and the batter was very thick. The coleslaw was OK, the fries were OK but the herbed biscuit was very different than expected and super yummy.

    Corned beef brunch plate

    We had brunch here this morning because my step-son got my husband and I a gift card. We had high expectations, but were disappointed. My husband's biscuits and gravy were good but the potatoes were served cold, as well as his pocket pancake. I ordered the corned beef and eggs. That didn't turn out well at all. Almost half the corned beef was just chunks of fat and was warm at best. Worst I've ever had short of something out of a can. We have some $$ left on the gift card so will try again for dinner. Just telling it like it is.

    French Onion Soup
    Carmen R.

    Decided to finally try out the Turnkey. The ambiance was 10/10 and certainly had the old school super club feel. The brandy old fashioned...again, another 10/10. French Onion Soup was 9/10. Not hard to mess up soup really. Now for the rest of the food...uggg. We had the prime rib. The flavor was way too smoky and overpowering on the rub. Outside was too fatty and texture of ash. We also asked for crispy hash browns. No clue what the cook or server was thinking. It was completely burnt. Maybe they thought the dim lighting would hide it!? It also looked like a cheap square hash brown and likely was deep fried in the same oil as the fish. Fish log anyone ? The "charred broccoli" tasted like lighter fluid. I rarely spit food out, but that was in my napkin in a nanosecond. We will be back for drinks, but it will be a long time on the food. Sorry

    Brunch Burger
    Dan D.

    Head breakfast at Turn Key on Madison's East side. Food was Ok, service was fast & friendly. Their parking lot is huge and they have an event hall upstairs. The old building is super cool & interesting: This former office building is the last remnant of a twenty-acre complex called the Fuller & Johnson Manufacturing Company. In 1880, John A. Johnson and Morris E. Fuller purchased a small plow manufacturing company and soon renamed it Fuller & Johnson. Within a few years, the two bought an old factory building at the corner of E Washington Avenue and Dickinson Street and, by 1885, it "was the largest and most conspicuous enterprise in Madison." The company's chief product was the "Bonanza Prairie Breaker" plow; however, the company also manufactured other farm machinery. Also in 1885, the company built the main block of the extant office building with other sections being built in 1889 and 1909. In 1900, the company began to manufacture small, general-use gasoline engines, which became its main focus when the company sold its farm machinery line. The company remained in business until 1929. During its tenure, the firm was a leader in employee benefits. Specifically, it offered low-rent housing to employees and had profit sharing with supervisors. The building's next occupant was the Credit Union National Association, Inc., which utilized the building into the 1950s. ^^ from the Wisconsin Historical Society

    Prime rib
    Vince H.

    Decent service and space. Our server was nice and we received most of our food in a timely manner, some of it was a bit slow but the drinks came quickly. The prime rib was decent, not too dry but a little salty. The Mac and cheese was okay, pretty creamy. Most of the food was just lukewarm, which contributed to the lower rating

    Side salad and French onion soup
    Ellena K.

    We have been wanting to try Turn Key for awhile now and I can't believe we waited so long! We loved the warm, cozy vibe, especially the vintage lighting and unique decorations that gave the space so much character. We started off with the Pepper Mary and an old fashioned , the Bloody Mary was one of the best Bloody Marys I've ever had, lots of flavor. The entrees were generously sized and we had leftovers. We tried the Chicken Charchanski and the Prime Rib. The Chicken Charchanski was flavorful and reminded me of a take on chicken schnitzel. The Prime Rib was great, very tender. We were lucky to get the last one of the night! My only regret was not ordering a horseradish side with it. The Mac and cheese side was also wonderful and a must try.

    Chips and dip, charred carrots, risotto
    Olivia B.

    Turn key has a great date night ambiance and some really interesting takes on supper club fare. I tried the chips and dip which was delicious, the chips were not too oily and the dip was fresh and tasty. The charred carrots were so delicious and had a really unique flavor to them. Also really enjoyed their turtle sundae for dessert! Drinks were tasty and service was excellent.

    Friday fish fry
    Masaru O.

    Came for the Friday night fish fry the first Friday of Lent. We got lucky and there was a table open immediately. Not long after the place started to fill up quickly. The fish fry this day was two pieces of haddock. The french fries were the thinner kind that St Peter's in Ashton also does which I like. The fish has a light beer batter and was pretty solid. I wasn't that big on the tartar sauce, I like when it has more of a zing to it. It could be the lighting but it seems like maybe it had a touch of chipotle? The herbed biscuit is a unique touch here.

    Brandy Alexander
    Lindsay K.

    We came here for a Friday Fish Fry. We were grabbing a drink at the bar and decided to just eat at the bar. We got there early, probably around 4:30 or 5:00 pm, and it wasn't crazy busy yet. By the time we left, it was packed and the bar was standing room only. Overall, it was a good fish fry with good drinks. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. I had their house Old Fashioned first, and I was not a fan. They were able to make me a classic Old Fashioned next and that was fantastic. They also had a really yummy looking Mocktail list which I always appreciate. But on Fish Fry Fridays I get to cheat. The fish was yummy, good French Fries, fun little biscuit that came with it. I ordered a Brandy Alexander for dessert (like I said, it was a cheat night... go big or go home)... I said I wanted it thick like you eat with a spoon. It was definitely a straw only milkshake type drink. Still delicious, just not the vibe I was going for. I'd come back here for fish fry, but I'd recommend coming earlier rather than later.

    Cheese puppies
    Ethan Y.

    [Turn Key Wisconsin] A local gem in Wisconsin that gives off this old rustic cabin x diner vibe. Its got some creative takes on these classic comfort dishes. It's interesting since its like nothing around the restaurant however once you walk in, it is so busy. Both casual and date night dining Steak Au My Cheese Puppies Holy Moly Ravioli Burger Looks like some sort of pasta The vibes were so good. The food was amazing however the food took forever to come out. I think to the point where they were about to close and we came in about 2 hours before. The ambiance was very good, very busy. Overall 7.5/10, due to just the wait time or else it would've been close to a 10. https://www.turnkeymadison.com 1344 E Washington Ave Madison, WI 53703

    Grilled carrots
    Matt D.

    The sign on the door says "supper club" -- it's not, but it's also a great restaurant with a funky vibe and a solid drink and food menu. Make sure to have a reservation. We made one online and were quick seated when we arrived. The vibe is quirky, with a hodgepodge of decor, a mix of thrift shop meets north woods urban industrial restoration. When it came time to order drinks and food we were not disappointed. Everyone loved their cocktails, especially their take on a brandy old fashioned. I had an NA cocktail which was great. We ordered hushpuppy curds and the grilled carrots for starters. The curds were a bit underwhelming, more breading than cheese, and the breading was loose so all the cheese melted out. THE CARROTS, however, were absolutely delicious. For entrees, most of our group got the Friday fish fry special. I had the trout, which was cooked excellently (proper crispy skin, delicious herby sauce, and a delicious vegetable hash. We decided to order dessert -- the menu looked good. We opted for the pistachio pudding pie. It was disappointing. The flavors were good but the crust was thin and the custard was over-set (too much stabilizer or over-baking turned it into rubber). Next time we will skip dessert. The service was excellent throughout. There was even a shift change in the middle of our dinner and the staff didn't miss a beat. Overall, it was a fun experience. We will be back, even despite a couple of menu misses.

    The exotic beaches of Dane county
    Yolanda G.

    Stopped in for some drinks before a concert that was canceled due to weather. ended up weathering the storm there and had the prime rib special for dinner. It did not disappoint. It was very tasty. The prime rib French dip not pictured was also very delicious. The horseradish really makes the meal. Our server was very laid-back and attentive. For dessert ending the meal with a champagne cocktail with a sugar cube was a nice way to end the meal. The decor of the menus being in various books located near your table is a very cool way of looking at a menu. Next time I come I will be excited to try some of the other dessert cocktails that they offer vegan options.

    Relish tray
    Julia M.

    My boyfriend and I went here for the Thursday date night and it was an amazing deal. We got SO much food for $60. The house white wine was very good, along with the relish tray. I loved the chips, radishes, and green goddess sauce. My boyfriend had the prime rib sandwich and loved it, he thought it was delicious. I had the walleye po' boy which was very good, but I wish there was more fish and less fries. For dessert we shared the butter cake, which could have been more moist. The place was very cute and the service was good, they probably could've been more attentive with the timing of the food as we got our entrees while we were still eating the appetizer.

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