First time visitor; fresh ingredients, creative options, solid value…read more Fast casual service. Pretty average decor.

This is an excellent choice if you're health, eco conscious or just in the mood for something new…read more ITS NOT JUST KALE and BROWN RICE. I had an Asian stew of some sort that was warm and gratifying. (Can't remember the name). My trip was just before closing. Even the aged ingredients were better than some fresh premium fast food options out there. Hope they expand their beverage offerings just a little. A glass of lemon seltzer water would have been divine. These folks have something good. Hope they grow.

Monk's Bar & Grill was a fun bar and grill to visit on a Friday night. I came out to stay a night…read morein Madison, WI, to break up my road trip and this looked like a great spot to watch hockey playoffs. It wasn't crazy busy at 7pm and the staff looked like they were enjoying their guests and time. They had all kinds of sports on, and had the Brewers baseball game playing overhead. There was a good crowd of people in good spirits. I ordered a blackened chicken cilantro lime rice bowl and later ordered some fried pickle spears. Great food! The rice bowl had a lot of flavor. With the lime squeezed over the top and added salsa, it was extremely tasty. The pickle spears were seasoned in the batter and the spicy ranch it came with was really good. I'd recommend Monk's to a sports fan looking for some quick bar food and games to watch. I'd come back to try a famous burger or some wings!

My appetizer was the spinach and artichoke dip, which was not bad. My entree was the big ten…read moreburger, which tasted really good, with a side of hummus and cucumbers (very generous hummus portion). I tried some of my partner's fries and they were really crispy and good on their own. The cocktails were okay. Also the staff are friendly and the place has a nice rustic atmosphere. I recommend coming out here first the food!

It had been so long since I went to Crostini, and it's still a lovely little local spot that now…read moreseems to have more seating (yay!). We were having a work "philly cheesesteak" dinner but needed a good spot to get takeout. We came to Crostini - ordering was super easy and our food was ready and waiting for us upon arrival. Staff was very friendly in our limited interaction. I don't love steak, so I got the philly chicken cheesesteak, and holy moly was this sandwich massive. I could barely even hold it together there was so much chicken going on there!! I ended up keeping all the chicken that naturally fell out of the sandwich as leftovers and put it over rice for a meal the next day. I loved that the sandwich had mushroom and peppers on it, having some veggie interaction made it feel healthy :) Especially considering I got a small french fry with it too (which was actually somewhat large). Ketchup was extra so I went without it and was perfectly happy eating my french fries without condiments. This place definitely still fills a void in the area and I highly recommend checking them out!

We placed an order for pickup including a sub sandwich, a panini, and fries. Everything was ready…read morein advance of our pickup time which worked out great for us. The online ordering system is a little clunky but they were able to handle our requests (no tomato). And the ability to see your order status was very nice. Our food was still hot (that should be) when we picked up. The actual restaurant is a little awkward when you get inside. There's a small alcove to the left where you place your order. And you have to ring the bell for service. Everyone was super nice and the place looked vibey from what I could see. Not a ton to say since I just picked up. The food was excellent. The sub sandwich comes rolled kind of like a wrap which I wasn't expecting but didn't impact the flavor of experience. The panini was huge and easily 2 meals. Fries were soooo good. Like stadium quality. And don't skip the nacho cheese if you like a classic cheese fry. Overall I'm sad we haven't tried them sooner!

My husband and I came to eat here this evening only because we were with other people who wanted to…read moreeat here. We were pleasantly surprised because we thought this was still the old place that used to be here that always had crime and issues. The fried cod was amazing and the tartar sauce was delicious! Best tartar sauce I've ever had! I had a side salad, which was really good and clam chowder, which was very very good! Also the wait staff were fantastic!! Best service I've had in a long time too!! I haven't been to this building for over 23 years and now we will definitely be back more often!!

Great local place. Food was good, service was great and prices were reasonable. Will be back…read moreagain for Friday Fish Fry

Few people know what a bierock is. I saw the sign as soon as we pulled into the parking lot and…read moreknew we had to investigate. I left hubby with no option other than stopping for lunch or at least ordering some food to go. I lived in Kansas as a teenager and fondly remember discovering bierocks and later making them for my own family. I wish we were locals because not only are the bierocks good, but this place has a fun vibe that would definitely bring us back. It was a game day when we stopped, and there was a fair crowd cheering on their favorite Wisconsin team. We ordered a Classic with Bavarian seasoning and a Rosemary Lamb Bierock to go along with some jalapeño poppers. I really enjoyed the Classic with the additional seasoning. It gave it an added boost of flavor. My husband was pleased with the Rosemary Lamb. Each came with chips and a pickle. Next time, I hope we can stop in and stay for a cocktail or craft beer as well.

German pastries filled with different meats and served with dipping sauces. Reasonable prices on…read moreappetizers and meals-- especially considering that chips are included and you can upgrade to a variety of side dishes. Live bands on the weekends. Place was not busy and our order was messed up -- ingredients and sides weren't correct or were missing -- which is the reason for 3 stars. We did get comped one meal due to the fact that an entire meal for our son wasn't made and we had to wait another 15 minutes for it to be cooked. Overall, I'd like to try this place again to see if it can regain some stars and my confidence in the service.

I highly recommend this place for get togethers. Clean, spacious, good…read moreacoustics, delicious food, great service & good specials.

I love coming here! They keep the drinks coming even with busy crowds…read more It's a total Wisco vibe with memorabilia for days! I mean... thousands of priceless/highly collectible items. Bartenders on Wednesday are always the same. They get to know you and order preferences. Lots of options for playing pool, shuffle board, darts. Volleyball and cornhole leagues year round.

We had dinner with a couple of our kids here tonight. It was pretty quiet when we arrived but…read morefilled up quickly. We ordered the white cheese curds to start. They were hot and cheesy with a nice crispy texture. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and chips it was okay. A bit dry though. My husband had a Chicago dog, it was definitely not impressive and honestly it was sad. The girls had a salmon sandwich and the gritty burger. Their reports are the salmon was dry but the gritty burger was delicious. So moral of the story. Get a burger, that's what they do well.

We decided to stop in Sun Prairie for a bite on our way from MKE to Madison, and ended up landing a…read moretable in the bar area here at Nitty Gritty. The immediate area, which is downtown Sun Prairie was super cool and cute. Lots of shared spaces and mixed use buildings that included the building Nitty Gritty sits in. There are a few Nitty Gritty's scattered across the Madison area, but my buddy recommended this location due to convenience. We popped in on night 2 of the NFL draft, which is why we bellied up to a high top in the bar area. Nitty Gritty is more sports bar than anything, but if the bar is not your scene, they have several dining spaces inside and out. We started with a couple of beers and cocktails, and while we reviewed the dedicated "birthday shot book", we decided to stick with standard drinks...but the birthday shot thing is apparently a big deal here! My buddy went local beer from the tap and I went gin & tonic. Bad call on my part, as even though that is a basic cocktail, this is not a cocktail bar. The drink was not good, so second round I went Spotted Cow as well. All was right in the world in that moment. For food, we went quintessential bar food with wings and burgers. My buddy got the Smokehouse Burger, which is their house-bbq burger served on Texas toast. He sided it with the fries and noted that both were decent, not great, but also not terrible. Both lacked seasoning, especially the burger patty itself. I opted for the wings, black and blue dry rub to be specific. The wings were good size and fried well, very crispy and meaty for a wing. The seasoning, while present, was not very flavorful. I expected a bit more from a Cajun based rub. Food wise, it was just okay. Service was a hit and miss throughout the evening. While the place was not busy, the service was a bit slow for the amount of staff we noticed. We waited on refills and re-orders a bit longer than normal, especially sitting the bar area. This location has been here for a while and it shows in parts of the building interior and exterior. While conditionally certain areas need some love, the spaces were all clean and well kept. Overall, Nitty Gritty was okay. Seemed like your standard local sports bar with mid-level food and service. With that being said, I may be interested in spending time here for a birthday given that shot book!

The Rock Sports Bar and Grille in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is a fun neighborhood bar to go if you…read morelove great bar food, darts, an ultimate Bloody Mar bar during brunch on the weekends, multiple pool tables, plenty of TVs to catch the game, and a relaxing outdoor patio area! They offer different cheap drinks specials different days of the week and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Every-time, we go to the Rock Sports Bar and Grille it's always a lively fun atmosphere with lots of patrons and a great way to meet friendly local people in the area! It's a great place to go especially in the summer time especially with the outdoor patio with a fire pit! This bar keeps patrons busy hosting several weekly events like pool leagues/tournaments, dart leagues, trivia nights, and more! My husband and I love their food! They mostly serve burgers, chicken wings, salads, and have great seafood options for their traditional Fish Fry Fridays! I love ordering their crispy fried chicken wings and always request them to be topped with their delicious irresistible Cajun seasoning which gives the wings a nice extra kick that is really satisfying! My husband and I enjoy many menu items such as the boneless wings, fried shrimp, and their sandwiches. I was also pleasantly surprised at how amazing their salads are. Their salads were a good portion size and fresh! As far as service, we have always received great service from the different bartenders working there and they make sure to take care of their customers! Check out The Rock Sports Bar and Grille if you ever in the area and looking for a great time with great food and drinks!

I come here occasionally with friends for a night of drinks. Always have a good time and every…read moreemployee I've come into contact with is always so nice and friendly. I've never had their food until tonight. I decided to get the fish fry and it was fantastic! I'm not a big fan of fish fry either. Very decent portions and super filling. Definitely worth it and will get it again in the future! Can't wait to try other food from there.

The staff were polite and very quick. We enjoyed the margaritas very much. And the food was so…read moretasty!

This used to be a restaurant my family liked to go to. After tonight, probably not. We ordered food…read moreto go and half of our order was missing when we got it home. My son went back to get what we were owed and the woman was very rude. Just as she was when she took our order and she texted on her phone at the same time. So she didn't even remember him even though it was not that long after. She asked for a receipt, that she never gave him and his name, that she never asked for. Then she asked who took the order and he told it was her. Also while we were there a couple left because it was taking so long getting staff to assist them. It used to be a great place to go to. Not so much anymore.

I stopped in here after seeing in the Facebook group Madison Foodies…read more I tried their specialty noodles and their Karage chicken. Both were so so good. I ended up purchasing the noodles with chicken and it did not disappoint. I will definitely be back.

Dan Dan noodles were so salty and tasteless. Do disappointed. Very watery. Bok choy was good. I…read morehardly could eat the noodles.