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Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison, Madison, WI

Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

4.6
4.6
1663 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
A locally owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks and more. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Otto's is also open the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Spring and Summer when live music is being performed. Main level dining area is wheelchair accessible. Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only, bar and deck table reservations should be made via telephone. Reservations are recommended for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or more. In the event your party is unable to attend, please contact us by phone to cancel your reservation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Continental, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 274-4044
  • Website
    http://www.ottosrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Otto's accommodates semi-private and private parties of up to 30 guests in the top-floor dining room (accessible by stairs only). Customized menus are offered and our staff will work with you to fulfill special requests specific to your event.
  • Location
    6405 Mineral point Road, Madison, WI 53705
  • Neighbourhood
    Madison
  • Cross Street
    Yellowstone Drive
  • Parking details
    Ample on-site parking directly in front of and to the side of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the west side (back) of the restaurant along with ample parking.
  • Public transit
    Madison Metro Bus Route 67, Mineral Point Rd. and Yellowstone Dr. stop.
  • Entertainment
    From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Otto's features live jazz performances Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30, on our canopy-covered deck. Deck reservations can be made only by calling the restaurant directly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Now serving Lunch Tuesday-Saturday 12-2pm

Starters

  • BruschettaUS$10.00

    sourdough, feta, tomatoes, kalamata olives, & basil

    • New Zealand MusselsUS$14.00

      herbed garlic & white-wine cream

      • Mediterranean PlatterUS$16.00

        a trio of spreads--whipped feta, hummus, eggplant salad, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato & grilled pita

        • Broiled Mushroom CapsUS$10.00

          stuffed with spinach, feta, parmesan, mozzarella & herb bread crumbs

          • Grilled ShrimpUS$12.00

            wrapped in prosciutto & basil

            • Otto's SamplerUS$18.00

              combination of broiled mushroom caps, grilled prosciutto-wrapped shrimp & bruschetta

              • KöfteUS$15.00

                grilled lamb & veal skewers, red onion relish, cous cous salad, yogurt mint sauce, grilled pita

                • Crispy Almond-Crusted CalamariUS$13.00

                  caper aioli, horseradish marinara

                  • Moroccan Crab CakesUS$12.00

                    snow crab, almonds, hazelnuts, curry, sweet peppers, tomato-ginger jam & caper aioli

                    • Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00

                      poached shrimp, Otto's house-made sauce

                      Entree Salads

                      All entrees include choice of Mixed Baby Greens with Basil Vinaigrette, Caesar Salad, or Roasted Tomato Bisque. Grilled Shrimp $23, Grilled Lamb Chops $29, Grilled Petite Filet $32

                      • Crispy Duck Confit SaladUS$22.00

                        fresh berries, apples, shaved fennel, baby arugula, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, pomegranate vinaigrette

                        • Coriander-Crusted Salmon SaladUS$23.00

                          fresh strawberries, spinach, gorgonzola cheese, spiced walnuts, roasted shallot- gorgonzola vinaigrette

                          • Seared Scallop SaladUS$27.00

                            asparagus, mixed baby greens, smoked bacon, hardboiled minced egg, mustard vinaigrette

                            • Greek Chicken SaladUS$22.00

                              romaine lettuce, feta cheese, pine nuts, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncini, oregano vinaigrette

                              House Specialties

                              • Grilled Norwegian Salmon in Grape LeavesUS$36.00

                                toasted pine nuts, lemoncurrant vinaigrette, roasted red potatoes, sautéed spinach & fennel

                                • Roasted Chilean Sea BassUS$44.00

                                  marinated artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, capers, red onion relish, garlic-mashed potatoes, citrus beurre blanc

                                  • Mediterranean GrillUS$39.00

                                    lamb chops*, marinated chicken, köfte, wheat pilaf, cous cous salad, red onion relish, yogurt mint sauce, pomegranate reduction

                                    • Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops*US$43.00

                                      roasted red potatoes, sautéed French green beans, almond-mint pesto

                                      Entrees

                                      All entrees include choice of Mixed Baby Greens with Basil Vinaigrette, Caesar Salad, or Roasted Tomato Bisque

                                      • Seared ScallopsUS$41.00

                                        squash risotto, baby arugula, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, goat cheese, saffron-citrus beurre blanc

                                        • Seafood TrioUS$37.00

                                          shrimp, scallops, salmon, roasted fennel, marinated artichokes, red potatoes, red peppers & basil pesto

                                          • Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken BreastUS$31.00

                                            sun dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, porcini mushroom demi glace, grilled asparagus, garlic-mashed potatoes

                                            • Maple Leaf Farms DuckUS$34.00

                                              breast, confit leg & thigh, sautéed French green beans, garlic-mashed potatoes, Door County cherry demi glace

                                              • Spinach Artichoke PastaUS$23.00

                                                penne, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, marinated artichokes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, light lemon cream

                                                • Add Grilled ChickenUS$27.00
                                                • Add ShrimpUS$29.00

                                              Certified Angus Beef® Steaks*

                                              Grilled to order & served with garlic-mashed potatoes

                                              • 8 oz. Filet MignonUS$54.00

                                                • 12 oz. Prime Cut RibeyeUS$57.00

                                                  • 4 oz. Petite Filet MignonUS$40.00

                                                    Extras

                                                    • Grilled AsparagusUS$5.00

                                                      • Sautéed MushroomsUS$3.00

                                                        • Sauteed SpinachUS$3.00

                                                          • Sauteed French Green BeansUS$4.00

                                                            • French FriesUS$4.00

                                                              • Grilled Shrimp

                                                                • eachUS$5.00

                                                              • Seared Scallop

                                                                • eachUS$10.00

                                                              • Bread ServiceUS$3.00

                                                                Last updated: March 10, 2023

                                                                What 1,663 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.6
                                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                • 4.6Service
                                                                • 4.3Ambience
                                                                • 4.3Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Madison

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                                                                • Madison

                                                                  Healthy

                                                                • Madison

                                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                                • Madison

                                                                  Romantic

                                                                • Madison

                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Otto's Restaurant and Bar in Madison is a beloved local gem known for its "phenomenal food" and consistently "excellent service." Diners rave about the lamb chops and seafood dishes. The charming atmosphere adds to its appeal, making it a perfect spot for special occasions and casual lunches alike.

                                                                1,663 Reviews

                                                                1. jennifer

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Table was in the entrance and quite loud. Food was great but ambiance left something to be desired.

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                                                                2. Tom

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 19, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Food was excellent and very nice wine selection at good price points

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                                                                3. Phillip

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Had a very pleasant experience at Otto’s. Food very good, service excellent. Otto’s appears to have been updated in the past year at least on the main floor.

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                                                                4. Cathy

                                                                  New Jersey

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We were exploring this venue for a small upcoming wedding dinner, and noticed how loyal the clientele seems to be from the other reviews. The food was outstanding, and the service perfect. We tried all the things on the menu that we thought might be our selections for our private event, and were not disappointed: 8oz filet mignon, seafood trio, feta stuffed chicken and the pasta with lemon cream sauce. I normally don’t order pasta at a fine dining place, but was checking it out for future vegetarian guests. I had shrimp on top, but it could well have been ordered with chicken or without meat altogether. (In fact we liked it better than the feta-stuffed chicken as a potential chicken dish. It was absolutely scrumptious, and definitely came out of a master chef’s kitchen. There was enough of each dish that we each took home leftovers, and I couldn’t wait to eat mine the next day. Still dreaming about whether I could possibly replicate this pasta recipe at home— I’m going to try!!! It was so good! But that’s not to undercut the other dishes whatsoever, which were our favorites, even better compared with food at some other local award-winning restaurants. The farmhouse is charming and looks just like the pictures. There is a disability ramp to the middle floor dining area and enclosed porch. But it you want the third floor, you’ll have to handle some stairs.

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                                                                5. Ingrid

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on November 17, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a fabulous dinner. Food and drinks were exceptional and service was excellent. Out table was ready when we got there and service was well paced. We didn’t feel rushed but didn’t have to wait long.

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                                                                6. Natalie

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on October 26, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  My husband and I are local and visit Otto's a few times a year. My parents were visiting and it was my Mom's birthday so we opted to bring them to Otto's (their first time). My Mom has some physcial struggles and can only walk short distances. I notified the restauranta ahead of time and they made sure to prepare a table for us right by the door and on the main floor (by the ramp entrance in the back). The entire dinner my Mom felt heard and recognized by our server, Cheryl, who I thought was truly exceptional. Between the four of us we ordered one of everything, salad, chicken, seafood and steak and all of the meals were exceptional. They were cooked well, came with wonderful sides and my starter tomato bisque soup was delicious enough I could have taken a bath in it! Thank you to Otto's for being consistently great through the decades. You made my Mom's 77th birthday one she will remember.

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                                                                7. Rob

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  39 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  39 reviews

                                                                  Dined on October 18, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Dependably delicious food served by friendly and efficient staff—keeps us coming back!

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                                                                8. Jennifer

                                                                  Toronto

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on October 17, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a wonderful time! The staff graciously allowed us to add a last minute guest. The service and food were both unparalleled in terms of excellence. Thank you

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                                                                9. Peter

                                                                  Chicago

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on October 16, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent food, excellent service in a great atmosphere for talking with close friends

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                                                                10. Darryn

                                                                  Seattle

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  Dined on October 12, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  This was the first time I have dined at Otto's. I have driven by the restaurant for years, The food was great...I ordered the Mediteranean Grill. I can't wait to make it there again and try another of the dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant. As it is a house it was somewhat noisy and we were seated upstairs. The wait staff was exceptional. What a wonderful dinner

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 274-4044.

                                                                Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison is rated 4.6 stars by 1663 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                8:30 p.m.
                                                                Booked 9 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

                                                                6405 Mineral point Road, Madison, WI 53705

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  Yellowstone Drive
                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                  Madison
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Mediterranean, Continental, Seafood
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Ample on-site parking directly in front of and to the side of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the west side (back) of the restaurant along with ample parking.
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  Madison Metro Bus Route 67, Mineral Point Rd. and Yellowstone Dr. stop.
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Entertainment
                                                                  From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Otto's features live jazz performances Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30, on our canopy-covered deck. Deck reservations can be made only by calling the restaurant directly.
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://www.ottosrestaurant.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (608) 274-4044
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  Otto's accommodates semi-private and private parties of up to 30 guests in the top-floor dining room (accessible by stairs only). Customized menus are offered and our staff will work with you to fulfill special requests specific to your event.

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