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    Baldwin Street Grille

    3.9 (92 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    BALDWIN STREET GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Baldwin Burger with tots.
    Leon M.

    Ballin Burger with tater tots. Burger was meaty but lacked flavor. Tots were amazing! Crispy, crunchy and hot. Ordered a spicy Bloody Mary which didn't disappoint. Heavy on the spicy!

    Dorthy X.

    Dropped in to check out the $1 wing deal (on a Monday night) and pleasantly surprised! Inside was well lit, clean and a with few customers. Gabrielle took wonderful care of us--especially since we wanted to try every wing flavor (minus ranch and blue cheese)! We ordered 14 wings (2 in each sauce) and fried pickles. The wings were a decent size, but I think the fried pickles were the star! Not only was the batter crunchy and flavorful, but so was the pickle. Spears over slices, just for that reason!! We didn't order anything out of the ordinary for drinks and spent all our time at the bar chatting. Gabriel checked in a few times to refill, and did not rush us. Vibe was chill and they also had a pool table, darts, slot machines and possibly arcade game or two. Definitely want to come back and check that out! The only con was sitting near the front door. Sit toward the middle to avoid whiffs of urine from people going in and outside.

    Friday night fish fry
    Masaru O.

    This nondescript place from the outside that I had never noticed, right on E Wash, was surprisingly quiet on a Friday night. I came for some Friday night fish fry with friends before we headed to a show. Fries are nice and crispy, 2 big pieces of cod. I'm not quite sure what the seasoning for the fish fry batter is or how I feel about it, but it's worth a visit (and a break from a packed Friday night restaurant).

    Barb N.

    I've been here twice - once for a burger and fries in the middle of a Saturday (with no big sports events happening) and again for a Friday fish fry. It's a very casual, neighborhood atmosphere. There are many TVs and music playing. Orders are taken at the table. The food was good - especially the burger. The others in my party had the perch. It was GIANT, larger than any perch ever gets in nature. They didn't love the how fish to batter ratio. The service on both visits was a little awkward (I think that's the best word), even though the restaurant wasn't crowded. There was a small wait to order. We had to wait for/request someone to refill our drinks (and on old fashioned was delivered without cherries) and pay our bill.

    Jambalaya on special and fried Gouda mac-n-cheese bites....both delicious!
    Janice J.

    I've driven past this place so many times, disappointed I just now figured out what I was missing. The meat raffle was incredibly entertaining with solid choices. Really wish we could've stayed till the end but it was a little long. We came back on a week night and tried their food. The jambalaya special was delicious with the perfect amount of spice. Healthy portion size as well. The Gouda mac n cheese bites were ridiculously good. Beer is cold and drinks are strong enough. Excellent service despite being busy.

    Bri M.

    I love this joint, SO much. I've come for brunch on quite a few Sundays. The Bloody Marys are outstanding, and the brunch special is always fantastic. My friends and I love the Eggs Benedict and French Toast. If you're ever nearby, don't be put off by the building's aesthetic. It looks like a dive bar, for sure, but don't be fooled - their kitchen can bust out some 5-star brunch, for sure.

    Baldwin Street Burger and imaginary fries.
    Joseph S.

    2 stars for decent food, but they nickel and dime you with the add-ons. A simple bar burger (without cheese, because it's a dollar extra) and fries runs you $10.50. The fries themselves are $2.50. Next time I'm craving a bar burger, I'm just going to The Paradise. Oh, and good luck trying to have a conversation with the shouting drunk regulars starting fights at the bar. At 8pm on a Saturday evening, no less

    They have darts!
    Chy R.

    This is such an unexpected surprise, in the best way possible! I was expecting a dive and the interior give no atmosphere, but their menu and service are worthy of much more. The bartender/server introduced himself, asked for everyone's names, and when he explained their specialties, you can tell there's a lot of pride behind it. Sure there's your typical bar and grill food, such as chicken tenders, burgers, and fried foods. But! Can you expect, a Mediterranean plate of hummus, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions served with grilled pita bread & drizzled with olive oil? Cajun jambalaya on Thursdays? How about the recent Friday night special they had of pan-fried Sole fish with lemon butter sauce? Did you know their onion rings, fried mushrooms and friend pickles are all made in house? They also try to get all their products and goods from local farmers and merchants. For example, their burger buns are from Madison sourdough. Just amazing, I feel as if we are at a white linen table restaurant. We opted for the Fish Fry and a friend ordered the Juicy Lucy burger, a burger stuffed with American and cheddar cheese. The fish was phenomenal! The beer batter was crisp throughout, flavorful, per perfectly salted as to not to overpower the cod. All orders though, are a la cart. You can order sweet potato fries, regular fries or tots, great choices to your standards at most places. The burger lived up to the name, and cooked to par. Ignore the exterior, and put all doubts aside, you have to try this place! The also serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays!

    Gouda Mac and Cheese bites with a Garlic Aioli.. Amazing
    Adam B.

    Baldwin Street Grille is quickly becoming one of my favorite dive bars in Madison. We have only been there twice, but both times the food and the service have been absolutely amazing. The decor is definitely not why you go to Baldwin Street Grille. We really enjoy coming on Fridays for their fish fry. Both my fiance and I got the Cod and Sweet Potato fries. You normally get two large pieces of Cod. They ran out on my order so to make up for it, I got one big piece of Cod and a huge piece of perch. Both were great. We also ordered the Gouda Mac and Cheese bites which were fricken amazing!! The rest of the menu also looks good but we have not had the chance to try anything else yet. Baldwin Street Grille also has a pretty good selection of beers on tap and reasonably priced mixed drinks available which we both enjoy. Ryan is the owner and operator and both times we have visited he is always multi tasking by serving food and drinks as well as checking in with the guest to make sure things are good. Hence we feel the service is top notch. We definitely plan on going back more often!

    MMmmmm Cheese Curds
    John G.

    I saw a lot of the regular Yelpers had given this place very good reviews, and since it was also close to my wife's work I decided to give it a try. I'm not quite sure why everyone is so wild about it, but it has a few things going in the right direction. The location is near downtown, so for most I'd say that's pretty agreeable. The building looks really shabby though and the sign is so small that I walked past it once before realizing where it was. The inside didn't impress much either; just an old bar with a pool table. Our servers were very friendly and polite, and the service was relatively prompt in contrast to some of the other reviews I read. Beer prices were completely reasonable for a Friday, I believe I had $3.50 Millers if I remember correctly. I had the cheese curds for an appetizer and the fried cod with red potatoes for my meal. The curds were delicious, and the sriracha mayo sauce that came along with it was a nice touch. The bowl was quite small though, probably about a dozen curds or so in total. The cod and potatoes were good, definitely worth your time. Not my favorite, probably not in my top 5, but good. The Avenue Bar down the street and Midtown Pub are probably the best in Madison (in my opinion), but I'd eat the fish here again. This is one of those places that I'd like to make a return visit to and could see myself upping the star count on, but I'm a little bummed about the atmosphere. I realize that "towny bar" is where it's trying to get its draw from, but it was a bit too much of a dive for my taste. If I'm going to go to a towny bar, I'd like towny bar prices, and our heavy bill didn't reflect that. Granted we had a few beers, but it was a lot more than I expected, and for that price I'd go down the street. The menu has quite a few enticing options though, so we'll see what the future holds. . .

    Juicy Lucy - mine could have used some juice.

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    Love this place. The staff and owner are super friendly. Great beer selection. Great burgers. Great fish fry. Great French fries.

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    6 Pack Pub Wings (habanero hellfire)
    6 Pack Pub Wings (habanero hellfire)
    The outside of the building is a little shabby and could use fresh paint but I guess that's part of the charm.

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
    Bar - lots on tap and lots of options

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