Nice restaurant overlooking a river that is easy to get to - right off a main street; not too far…read morefrom the freeway. Fast, friendly service. Many choices - with healthy and tasty fare. I had a salad with a variety of vegetables and filet mignon cut up in the salad. Fireplace is nice in winter. Could relax and enjoy. Very reasonably priced.

Buck and Honey's quickly became my favorite restaurant during my visit to Madison so much so that I…read morewent back a second time. Both visits were outstanding. My servers were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made each experience feel special. I started each meal with an apéritif, and I have to highlight the Smoked Crown Apple Old Fashioned. Hands down the best Old Fashioned I've ever had. Highly recommended! For dinner, I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Pasta with shrimp, and it was excellent -- flavorful, well-prepared, and memorable. The restaurant itself is beautiful and elegant, with the added option of outdoor seating. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Wisconsin so I can dine here again!!

Hardest part about eating here is deciding which of the amazing sandwiches to get. Credit to our…read morewaiter who tried but admitted I couldn't go wrong with any of my choices. Went with the smash burger with Brie and PB&J. So much going on but so good. Can't wait to go back in the summer so we can enjoy the patio overlooking the bay. And maybe a cocktail or six.

Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Seated in a lakeside strip mall under an apartment complex, Waypoint Public House allures guests in with its soothing waterfront and courtyard views and its comforting, chill interior lighting at night. The food's no slouch either - the steak tacos I got were incredibly nice, with a very nice balance of flavors between the chipotle crema and chimichurri sauce as well as textures from the crispy potatoes and steak. Top that with Cajun fries that puts even Five Guys's fry portions (and flavors) to shame, and you've got yourself an amazing plate. Dessert, which I almost debated skipping on, was also wonderful. The brownie was a lot bigger than I imagined it, and the ice cream drizzled with caramel really brought it all together in this classic combo. Overall, I'd come back again - I can see myself being here with friends or on another solo venture. I just feel bad trying to find parking among the spots for the apartment tenants...

Your regular breakfast diner. I got a corned beef hash and i love that it's homemade. There wasn't…read morea lot of flavor though, but cholula easily fixed that. My waitress was really attentive and the atmosphere was cozy. Good for eavesdropping on elderly customers' cool stories!

I had an hour work break and stopped in to grab lunch with a friend. Service was friendly, fast,…read moreand easy. I wanted to warm up with soup so I got both the cream of potato and the chicken noodle, along with a basic grilled cheese. Everything was fantastic, and the prices are great. My friend had the tuna melt and loved it. It's the perfect diner ambiance and so nice for a relaxing meal. Plus, they have their own parking lot.

Love this restaurant!! The wait staff are patient and…read moreefficient. All the dishes I've ordered here are outstanding. Most recently I stopped in for lunch on a Friday. Tried the (only on Friday) perch. My order came with four nice-sized perch pieces, potato choice, roll and coleslaw. The beer-battered perch was out-of-this-world outstanding! Incredibly fresh and tender, with a nicely seasoned crust. So good! A+++

I've been to Off Broadway Drafthouse multiple times and it never disappoints. It's one of those…read moreneighborhood gems that feels great no matter the season. The patio is perfect in the summer, and the inside is warm and cozy in the winter. The food is consistently excellent. Their rotating specials are a huge highlight. Last night I had their fried chicken and it was outstanding -- the breading was crisp, light, and perfectly seasoned. You can tell they put care into everything they serve. Their other specials like the Nashville chicken sandwich, ribs, and Friday fish fry are always worth checking out too. Desserts are always a win here, so I try to save room. Drinks are solid as well with plenty of beer and cocktail options. The only downside is parking. The lot fills up fast, so you may end up on the street if you arrive later. But honestly, the food and atmosphere make it more than worth it. Easily one of my favorite spots in Madison.

Gabriel did a wonderful job as my planner for my second event at Breakwater. Great food, venue,…read moreprices, but most importantly Gabriel was great at communication and so helpful to make sure we had everything we needed.

I love to go to spots on the water, so I was hoping to really give this place a stellar review!…read more It's unfortunate because their food was good and it seems like a really cool atmosphere, especially for hot summer days and boating. And because of this, we will think about giving it another shot. But it was a Thursday lunch that me and my husband decided to stop here. There were only a couple other two tops in the restaurant. We were hopeful, because we didn't have a lot of time during work hours. We were seated right away with menus. The server neglected to come back for about 10 minutes, took our drink order and another 10 minutes went by until I got my drink... My husband never got his. We ordered the Cuban sandwich and Brussel sprout salad. It took another 20 minutes or more for our food to arrive and we did not have silverware. The bartender comes out a few minutes later with silverware and apologizes. It was another 10 minutes before we saw the server again, at which point we wanted our check. It took another 10 minutes for that! To say the service was disappointing is an extreme understatement.

We were in town and looking for a good place to eat and excited to try this joint, with a 4.4 star…read morerating. We've always had good food in Madison and even though we wanted to get home after a long day, we thought it would be worth the delay. Unfortunately, this time, it wasn't worth it. I feel like it's time and money wasted. I'll get to details, but I'm mainly basing this review on the quality of the food I received. Before getting to the food, our service was great. Our server was a bit slow considering there were only 3 tables (including us) occupied. Or it's more of a relaxed atmosphere, so she was just giving us a lot of time to look over the menu. But aside from that, she was friendly, helpful, and kind. Atmosphere is on the dark side. There are two screens to play games (golf, etc) on two corners of the building. I think there are plenty of options, but we were mainly in for food, and didn't really get much info on the games. I did ask whether they were run on a reservation basis, and the hostess (who was also our server) said yes. She didn't mention any pricing, so I'm not sure what the details on that is. Margarita special $5 This was great. Not overly sweet, and just the right amount of booze. It came in a whiskey cup rather than a margarita one. 3sheep chaos pattern on draft Price for draft beer is not cheap, and the beer was great. The glass it came in was super clean, but also warm. I think it just came out of the dishwasher... So clean, but beer glasses should be cold on principle. Wings The description says these are baked, and then fried before tossed in their sauce. The sauce is yummy. The wings are a fairly large size. But I think they forgot to fry it. The skin on the wings weren't at all crispy, but kinda mushy. The meat was well cooked, but also on the dry side. The celery sticks and carrot rings on the side were super fresh and crispy. Blind burger with side salad I ordered it done medium. It came out very well done. For a wagyu, it lacked fat content, and cooked for too long, so it was very dry. We had just hiked 4 hours at Devil's Lake and quite hungry, but I couldn't finish it. Seasoning was great though. And the side salad was also very fresh. Brussels sprouts Something I haven't done in the last 15 years... I had to ask them to redo it. It came out with underdone Brussels. Interestingly, after I asked them to heat it up more for me, it came out perfect, with the right amount of searing on all the cut sides. Overall, it feels like the kitchen was having a bad day and bad timing - wings needed to get in the fryer for longer, burger should've been out of the pan sooner, Brussels should've stayed in longer. For the prices I paid, I expect better food. Especially since the kitchen knows how to fix their stuff! It was like they put 70% into all the dishes until I spoke up. Would I go back? Nope. Not convinced that the 4.4 rating is justified for me.

Great Eastside find... other than the complete lack of parking. Great craft cocktails and…read morereasonable bar prices. The service was good and the place had a nice vibe.

While visiting Madison, we were looking for a place for dinner, one preferably with reservations,…read moreand that is how we stumbled upon Liberty Station. But in our viewing, we noticed the great happy hour and decided Liberty Station would be out early evening cocktail and appetizer spot...it was the right move! The space is good sized with several areas for seating from the bar to dining room to the patio. It is industrial smokehouse for sure, which is exactly what you want from a bbq joint. We bellied up to the bar, where the bartender was prompt, friendly and helpful. Being our first time, we asked for recommendations and without missing a beat, the brisket loaded fries with a round of old fashioned's...so that is what we went with! The drinks are well, or rail as commonly referred to around this area, and only ran us $5 - $6. They were tasty, but we could definitely tell it was a happy hour special cocktail. The fries were plentiful, definitely enough to share between us two. The brisket was tasty and the fries were crisp. And combined, the old fashioned and brisket fries was a solid duo! Overall, Liberty Station was a solid spot for some tasty food and decent drinks!

Large group dinner of 12. Waitress was fantastic. The brisket chili is addictingly delicious! The…read moreseasoning is lightly spicy. Drinks are ok, thank goodness for happy hour prices, at the bar only. The iceberg salad was very good, bacon would be great. The French fries tasted as though they were soaked in water and then fried. Very disappointing. Overall, I would go again to try other options on the menu such as the Prime Rib.

The Weary Traveler Freehouse is an unexpected, but also on point eatery and bar situated on the…read morefamed "Willy" Street in East Madison, and have quickly become one of my favorite spots in town! Weary is an eclectic space that is full of a hodgepodge of artwork, mirrors, lighting, decor and a bunch of random items that just make sense together. The vibe here is uniquely local for this part of Madison and from the moment you enter through the large ornate wooden door, you are teleported into a special space where a good time is sure to be had! We have come here for Friday Fish Fry, weekday lunch and weekend brunch, and we have never left unhappy or hungry. The menu is made up of mostly classic dishes such as salads, soups, burgers and sandwiches, with a few mains like steak frites and pork chop. Brunch has your classic brunch dishes such as breakfast plates, biscuits and gravy, burrito and of course, French toast. The fish fry is excellent here, especially the pan fried version, which still provides the light, crisp and fresh fish but less the thick breading. For brunch, the breakfast burrito add sausage was spot on and super tasty! For cocktail, they have a stellar menu of house curated cocktails. For brunch, I went with the Bloody Mary and outside of brunch hours, I gravitate to the Killer Bees Knees gin based cocktail. I will grab a beer on occasion, but the cocktails are too good to pass up! Service is always stellar here whether we are sat in the dining room or bellied up to the bar. Overall, absolutely in love The Weary Traveler Freehouse!

Great food, cozy bar, attentive staff. Relaxed and laid back. Several NA options on the menuread more

Tons of vegetarian options. All of our choices were delicious. The highlight was the coconut tree…read moreleches cake. Cozy seating. Service was good and friendly. We found street parking easily. Beautiful weather and we appreciated all the open windows as we lean into springtime.

One of the best restaurants I've been to in Madison so far. Spectacular food, nice venue, friendly…read moreand helpful staff, cannot recommend more. As someone whose hometown is Buffalo, the wings were super phenomenal. The reuben bread especially was crispy and not soggy and the meat was good once I put some extra salt on it. Drink was solid as well. I also tried a bit of the layered chocolate cake and that was also really good. Fries were very crispy and salty, like professional potato chips. Everything was out of the park, definitely would go here again!

I want to give praise to A bartender at the Antlers Tavern. Her name is "Kristen". She is a ray of…read moresunshine when your having a rainy day. Its rare theses days when you leave a tavern feeling like someone is genuinely interested in the experience you have. She is impressive...thank you for the "jello shot" Kristen!!!!

I met a friend at Antlers January 2026. It was during the week and we were the only customers. We…read morehadn't seen each other for awhile, so we were catching up. The bartender kept lingering near us. His demeanor was strange , creepy. He said his name was Gary. He made us uncomfortable. Antlers has a great feel. We would return in a heartbeat. Just not when Gary is there.