Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Madison

This was our second time having Thanksgiving dinner at The Wharf. And just like last year, it didn't disappointed. Although it took about 20 minutes before we were seated, the wait was worth it. For starters I was really looking for a nice warm fall-type drink, and not seeing one on the menu, the waitress suggested a warm cider with rum concuction. With an added cinnamon stick, it just hit the spot! From the freshest seafood appetizers, salads and appetizers, all of which I sampled, met high standards. The butternut squash soup: delicious! I skipped the turkey this year and went for the prime rib (or is it roast beef), which was succulant, very flavorfull and cooked to perfection. Loved the stuffing and mashed potatoes. The dessert table is another whole treat. Set up in a seperate room, with all the selections about bite-sized, I choose a tiny lemon eclaire (yum!), a little chocolate mousse in it's own chocolate shell, and a pink macaroon. All just the right amount so that one can sample without feeling overstuffed. The staff was courtuous, efficient and always helpful. Thank you all for making it once again into a memorable holiday!

This has been our 3rd year spending Thanksgiving at the Halyard and each year it has been wonderful ! The buffet food choices are perfect and delicious ! Very elegant you don’t feel like you are at a typical buffet ! Fireplace , beautiful Soundviews, and a feeling of ambiance ! We will definitely be returning !

Always a fantastic dining experience at Fresh Salt! Delicious all time favorite tuba triangles, never disappoint! Followed by a lovely farm fresh fall salad with salmon. Wonderful meal with fabulous service!

Warm welcoming staff, great atmosphere and delicious food and cocktails.

Bistro Chamard never disappoints..we sat in the wine tasting room near the blazing fireplace..that room is full of ambiance..just a gorgeous room with low lightening and paneled. The salads are really special ..actually everything on the menu is special..a hidden gem of a restaurant.