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1. Lucille

4.5

Awesome(1137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Madison

Booked 48 times today

Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!

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2. Merchant

4.2

Awesome(1570)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 24 times today

Merchant is Madison's energetic industrial-chic cafe, craft cocktail bar and late night destination specializing in no-nonsense, affordable fare and drink steeped in old school culture and soul.Our menu features elevated American classics like shrimp cakes, steaks, burgers, and mac and cheese. As Madison’s first craft cocktail bar, our drink list includes twists on classic cocktails using fresh ingredients and heritage spirits, fresh innovative non-alcoholic drinks, and wines from boutique producers, fresh beers on tap, and heritage beers.

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3. CIRC

4.1

Excellent(194)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Located in The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, CIRC serves contemporary American cuisine.

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4. D’Vino

4.7

Exceptional(658)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Madison

Booked 9 times today

Wine/Cicchetti (pronounced: che-kett-ee) BarFine Italian DiningIrresistible little snacks of every imaginable configuration from the varied regions of Italy. Eat them at the bar with an ombra (shadow) of wine with an aperitif. Fine Dining Menu Also available Wed-Sat-Classic Italian favorites and daily chefs specials including Chicken Parmigiano, Sicilian Steak and Shrimp Scampi. Sunday Supper 5-8PM

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5. The Madison Concourse Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 3 times today

Join us for a special holiday brunches in our Grand Ballroom!

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6. The Statehouse

4.5

Awesome(1184)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 30 times today

Join us at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Located at the corner of Langdon and Wisconsin, you’ll be comfortable in our inviting dining room and regaled by gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding area. Our beautiful restaurant serves regionally sourced, Modern Midwestern Cuisine. Augie's Tavern offers classic cocktails with new twists, an extensive wine list, and of course, the best Wisconsin craft beers.

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7. Buck & Honey's - Monona

4.6

Exceptional(1463)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 66 times today

At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Located on the Yahara River in Monona, featuring 23 boat slips for boat parking and dock side carry out. Summer months include patio seating, that is first come first serve, and non-reservable.

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8. Liberty Station - Madison

4.5

Awesome(554)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Madison

Booked 7 times today

Liberty Station - Madison offers BBQ and American comfort food in Madison.

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9. Bonfyre American Grille

4.5

Awesome(2366)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 34 times today

Bonfyre features Contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale-casual environment. In addition to our hand-cut, wood-fired steaks, guests can enjoy fresh seafood, rotisserie chicken, pastas, signature salads and so much more from our seasonally changing menu.To complement the cuisine, Bonfyre’s bar features classic cocktails with a modern twist, creative new libations, domestic craft beer selections and a wine list consisting of 60 labels from both North and South America.

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10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI

4.5

Awesome(517)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Middleton

Booked 74 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Kristen
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place for Christmas. Loove the ambience...fits perfectly for Christmas. Our server Maya was Excellent! Great restaurant. And will be back
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LucillePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Madison
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4.5
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Barbara
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed the food and the service was excellent!
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MerchantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.2
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JeffVIP
Las Vegas •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Best swordfish I think I’ve ever had. Personally greeted at the table by the owner who shared his cooking method. Some standard Italian dishes and others with inventive flair. Great wine list by the glass. We will be back.
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D’VinoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Madison
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4.7
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Suzanne
Wisconsin •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great place for a light lunch before heading to the Overture Center for a show. We'll be back for certain!
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CIRCPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.1
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Kris
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
The food was fabulous, and it was great to have ham and prime rib along with the traditional turkey and gravy. The sides were exceptional - 4 kinds of potatoes, baked squash, green beans, and stuffing. The salad bar was awesome. And there were about 20 different desserts. It was all served buffet style, and despite the large number of guests being served, there was rarely a line. The Concourse staff are really professional and made everything flow smoothly. It was a splurge, but it was well worth it.
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The Madison Concourse HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.8

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