We had a great early dinner here. We started with 2 cups of soup- carrot and ginger purée. These soups were warm and satisfying with just the right amount of ginger. For our main plates we had the hamburger on the menu that was perfect. It included no side plates, but we chose to add on the string beans side that were also excellent. We also split their special for the evening that was a shredded braised pork, that was well prepared and we thoroughly enjoyed it We split 2 desserts - their homemade peach almond ice cream and an almond cake with door county cherry compote. These were also great. The server brought us a sample of a sweet corn, honey ice cream that we were curious to try but glad we went with the peach ice cream. The atmosphere was loud and clangy, but pleasant enough. The service was also excellent. We would happily come back here. read more

Wow! Fresh squeezed lemons & blueberries. Bar service was great, friendly & fast service. Cool vibes were all around us! read more

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We stopped by for a small dinner Saturday night around 5 and were seated right away. The hostess at the front was super friendly and we watched her interact with all the children who came in after us which was super adorable. The bar area is super cute and the cocktail menu looked delicious, although we settled on having two beers. For food we had a half dozen oysters, the clam chowder, Caesar salad, and cheese curds. The oysters and salad were amazing, while the chowder and curds were just fine. I'll be back to try more of the menu as I love the relaxing atmosphere. Street parking was fine for us. read more

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I had the cod BLT; it was delicious. The bacon was perfectly crisp, and the fish was perfectly cooked. The mix of flavors worked. It came with a side of salad. The salad was tasty. The dressing was delicious. read more

This place has been on our radar to try for a long time. We know it is very popular especially for the Friday Fish Fry so we went on a recent Saturday evening to avoid the crowds. We were lucky to get close by street parking which I understand can be a problem. We decided to eat at the bar instead of waiting for a table. I started with their mai tai which was excellent and authentically made. My wife got a beer though it took a couple tries to get a glass for that beer (the bartender seemed to be a put off by that request - he did warm up as the evening progressed). I ordered the clam chowder which was good but not great. For my main I got the blue gill BLT which was very tasty especially with the pimento cheese. Highly recommended. It came with a small side salad. My wife's Caesar salad with salmon was good - the salmon very good but the salad itself just so-so. The prices were typical for what we got. A number of other items on the menu looked interesting so we will be back. read more

Food is good. Service also. My problem is with the noise level and kids running around. Maybe nice for families, but not if you want to converse with adults. read more

I ordered the Chicken Piccata and my partner ordered the burger. I'd definitely order the burger again. The chicken piccata had good flavor and the green beans were perfectly cooked. We ordered the brownie sundae for dessert which was OK - I wish the brownie was slightly warmer but I loved the cherry compote on top. When we first came in hostess was so kind and made sure to turn on the game for us/gave us the best seat for viewing. :) read more

Gates & Brovi - Chicken Piccata - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The atmosphere is very welcoming and clean. It is also very kid friendly. Every staff member was friendly, nice and helpful. We ordered a margarita pizza, a salad and a kids chicken tender from the kids menu. Food was superb. Kids meal did not include any sides or drink but we did get a good amount of chicken tender and there was plenty of pizza to share. Parking lot is small but there is street parking available. After 6pm on the weekday and after 12pm Saturday (maybe Sunday too? Not sure) parking spots for the vet is available as well for patrons of Gates & Brovi. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

My favorite place in Madison. Honestly, I always bring friends from out of town here. It's so good. They always feature specials. The drinks are delish. Service is incredible. Fish fry is the best. Must get the oysters. Happy Hour special M-F. Just know that fridays are a wait. It's worth it, I promise. Great for friends, families and date nights. Parking on the street, in the lot, and on side streets. Love love love this place. read more

Great place for brunch!! Their mimosas are decent and the burgers are tasty. They do offer veggie patties to substitute. The special sauce is delicious. The service was fast and friendly. Good places for groups or a date night. read more

Gates & Brovi - Mimosa - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The food quality is really quite nice and reasonably priced. I've there twice. Once years ago for fish fry and recently for Sunday brunch. Note this is a very friendly neighborhood joint... so lots of kids. Also it's quite loud and the seating isn't at all comfortable. The service is so so. The waitstaff seems friendly enough but the bar service is slow and on our recent visit the dishes didn't come out together. Thinks there's something for everybody on the menu. The cocktail menu is very good and again reasonably priced. I had the biscuits and gravy. A tad salty. The side pancake was really, really good. Others had French Toast... no complaints and it looked fabulous. read more

I always have a good meal here. It is crowded most of the time so be prepared you won't seat immediately. Parking is not ideal, but you can find something on the street within reasonable walking distance. Cherry pie was great. Love the walleye. This is not a quiet date place but much preferred for a chain experience for a similar sit down price. read more

Came here for a mom's night on a Thursday and we were seating right away. Parking is limited but I was still able to get a spot in the parking lot. Going after 6 is better because you can park in the veterinarian reserved spots. I had the lasagna and calamari and can recommend those. I wouldn't recommend going with young kids but besides that it was a nice meal and fun place to be at. read more

Gates & Brovi - Lasagna - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great neighborhood restaurant and bar. I was surprised the place is so large. Nice and roomy with lots of cozy tables and much character. We came to dine around 11:00 am on a weekend. Was kinda bummed we had to select food from the brunch menu only. Our server was super accommodating when I asked him to make a special request of the kitchen.....I really wanted a shrimp po boy (not on the brunch menu). A short few minutes later he returned with a huge grin on his face. Yes, the kitchen agreed to my request! He made me understand that this exception is never guaranteed, as it depends on how busy the kitchen is in the moment. The shrimp po boy was spectacular! Loaded with tender fried shrimp and just enough spice on a fresh crusty roll. It comes with dressed greens on the side, which was a lovely, tangy compliment to the sandwich. So good! My picky husband enjoyed his mushroom and spinach scramble. He was slightly horrified that his plate also included dressed greens (which he dislikes). But we quickly whisked it away, and brunch peace was restored. We will be back! read more

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Went here on a Sunday for brunch and it was busy as usual. However, we got seated pretty quickly. We were clearly there in the time when there are a lot of families, which is great if you have young kids. The place was pretty loud, so kids are sounded out by each other. We ended up ordering the special eggs benedict which came with some crispy fried potatoes, the shrimp cake benedict, and the tomato goat cheese scrambler with a biscuit. Both benedicts were quite good and the potatoes that came with the special were a stand out. The scrambler was fine, a bit salty for my taste though. The salt also compiled in the dish with the potatoes that were too oily and salty and the biscuit. I've gotten the potatoes with this scrambler in the past and thought they were slightly better, so not sure if this was just an off day. Our thought though, was if you had the really nicely crisp and seasoned potatoes with the benedict special, why would you serve the others. Overall, it seemed like kind of an off day/time to be there. Our waitress was nice, but it took a while to get the hot sauce we asked for and no one came around to check if we wanted a coffee refill and had to ask someone. I know they were very busy when we were there, but it seemed like we weren't checked on at all after our food came, which was not their norm. read more

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This is a lively place that was quite busy by 5:30 on a Wednesday. Service was excellent. However I don't recommend the Fisherman's Stew. It's not the rich chunky stew I expected, but a thin over seasoned tomato based soup. Very little seafood ingredients were discovered which included salmon pieces which were understandably mushy. I'd recommend taking this off the menu until it can be developed into a real stew. read more

Back again! Sam's favorite and quickly becoming one of mine in Madison. Service is good and food is wonderful. Can get busy and noisy, reflecting its popularity. Parking lot is just to the west and behind. Walk out the way you drove in. (There is a small alley but you have to navigate around a dumpster to get to the parking lot, so don't bother with that.) read more

Super cute place. Great ambiance. Plentiful street parking on a Tuesday night anyway. There is no dedicated parking lot. We had the Gin Sylvie and the Summer Sunset (?) for drinks. I really enjoyed the Gin Sylvie. For food we had the cheese curds, pan fried bluegill BLT, and the clam Italian sausage and leek pizza. All of the food was really good. The staff were very friendly and just the right amount of attentive. read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a Friday night around 6 pm, waited about 20 minutes for a table. The bar was packed with people enjoying drinks. We had the Gates & Brovi burger and the Bluegill dinner. The burger was delicious, but the salad with a lemon pepper dressing was subpar. The Bluegill was very good, a large portion. Served with it was delicious baby red potatoes and coleslaw. The waitress was very friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is very welcoming and always looks busy when driving past! read more

Gates & Brovi - Gates & Brovi burger - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I stopped by on a Friday evening to have fish fry. The place was extremely crowded, there wasn't even space to stand inside. Wait for a seat would have been very long. So I decided to take out. It took 40 minutes for food to be ready. Bluegill fish fry was a good item to try. I would say that was the only item I liked. Smelt fry was too fishy for me. Garlic parmesan wings were ok, but something was off with the taste. Clam chowder was kind of ok. I come from North East. This clam chowder does not compare well with the clam chowder there. read more

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Had been recommended this place by several people and we are in quest to find the perfect fish fry. We arrived and the place was packed which is always a good sign. We were told about a 45 minute wait which must have been based on lack of staff as there were empty tables. We ended up sitting at the bar and ordered our entrees. We both tried the blue gills from recommendations from friends. The portion sizes were generous and the fish was cooked well. People rave about the "Zing" sauce but I was not a huge fan. But that's just my pallet. The hand crafted cocktails were good and the service was excellent. With the wood floors and high ceilings it is a bit noisy in the restaurant which makes conversation difficult. Is this the best fish fry in Madison? Probably not but it's a nice neighborhood joint to get a drink and a nice meal with friends and family. read more

Gates & Brovi - Blue Gil fish fry with baby red potatoes! - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Why is it so hard to find fried smelt on a menu here!? Thank goodness for Gates & Brovi. Went here recently on a Friday night per a friend's suggestion. We had about a 30 minute wait around 7pm but it was well worth every minute. Service here was awesome. Everyone was so fun and friendly and really added to the ambiance of the meal. We ordered a dozen oysters, fried smelt, and calamari for the table to start. The oysters were a bit small (we are in Wisconsin, I didn't have high expectations here in all honesty) but still fresh and briney enough to be enjoyable. The calamari and fried smelt were both fantastic! The menu here isn't huge, but it feels very Midwest/Great Lakes and I love that! While some things on the menu are quite simple, they are all executed well. Ended our meal with some of the Door County cherry pie and that was the icing on the cake for a fantastic dinner. I will be back! (Hopefully soon!) read more

Went to G& B last night for happy hour. House wine are a mere $6 between 4 and 6, they have 3 varieties, and are decent for the price. They have an amazing Prosecco, I wish I could remember what brand it was; it was fabulous with an amazing and clean finish! We also had the Oysters which were really good. The bartenders were extremely attentive and friendly. This was the first time I had been in years, but after last night I def plan to go back k much sooner! read more

Gates & Brovi - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Stopped here for dinner (6) on a Saturday night. We didn't have reservations and they seated us right away. It's on the corner of a quaint neighborhood. Very open on the inside. A versatile but not overwhelming menu. We started with some cheese curds for the table. They were really good but if you want more than a couple per person in a group of six, I would get 2 orders. I had the blue gill BLT which was excellent. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes too! We were too full for dessert but it looked like they had some good options! read more

Gates & Brovi - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Friendly greeting. Wait time was accurate and our table was ready. One of our favorite places to visit when visiting Madison. Food was prepared well and delicious. Consistently good food and service. read more

Perfect spot for a casual dinner! Was very impressed by the service and kind staff. Wide range of dinner options and great drinks. They often have a specials menu which is where I've found some of my favorites. Pizza unexpectedly great as well, generous toppings and has a chewy crust. As others said, only street parking but you can usually find a spot in the neighborhoods behind Monroe. Key lime pie is amazing! read more

Gates & Brovi - Salmon - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We had fabulous service after waiting about twenty minutes for a table. Love the fast paced, high energy atmosphere here. My salad was just okay. I had the Caesar salad and added salmon. The salmon was dry and not very seasoned. Will definitely try something else next time and can't wait to come back for a Friday fish fry (which was delicious the last time we were here)! read more

Always a great time here! Living close by is dangerous enough! I love the atmosphere and the food. Service is always prompt and very knowledgeable about the dishes too. read more

My son had a play date at Westmorland Park, so we decided to stop by Gates and Brovi for dinner after. We had worked up quit a hunger with all of the fresh air and sunshine! Parking is limited, so we opted for the street behind the restaurant. It's situated right on Monroe Street near a busy stop light, so we quickly headed inside and were greeted with a rather spacious dining room with a bar. The staff was very friendly and ushered us to a table right away. The moment I saw clam chowder on the menu, I knew I had to try it. I am a sucker for a great bowl of clam chowder! I ordered an entire bowl for a starter, and it was incredible! It wasn't the typical white broth you usually find, which made it that much better - I knew it was homemade. For my main dish I chose the Gates + Brovi burger, which was fantastic! The special sauce really made the sandwich. The kids' menu was typical fare for tots, and my son really enjoyed his burger as well. The parking situation is a little dicey, but it's worth the short walk! Gates and Brovi did not disappoint. I definitely plan to return, either with the whole family or for a date night! read more

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Such a hidden treasure! A bit off the beaten path right at the end of Monroe St. Been here a few times on date nights! Never disappoints! I always go for the Bluegill BLT! Their food is so good!! It keeps me coming back, fast service and quality prices you can't go wrong! Highly recommend! read more

I brought an old colleague for a weeknight dinner. Parking was somewhat hard to come by on the residential streets behind the restaurant. Thankfully there was no wait for a seat. Our waitress checked on us frequently and was attentive without hovering. We opened our meal with cheese curds and oysters. The latter were only $2 a piece during happy hour, very mild and fresh. The menu had classic American food (burgers and salads and the like), pizza, and lots of seafood options. I had the fisherman's stew, which was essentially a cioppino of mussels, shrimp, squid, and fish in a rich tomato broth. The serving was gigantic and brimming with seafood. My friend was happy with his fried bluegill BLT. I was very happy with it. For dessert we both had chocolate pecan pie, which came in two layers the bottom a more traditional pecan pie filling and the top a sort of chocolate mousse. I was skeptical at first glance but after my first bite I was sold, it was really good without being brutally sweet like pecan pie can tend to be. The cost of dinner was definitely reasonable for the quality and quantity of food we got. The atmosphere was somewhat like a pub/sports bar but nicer and not noisy. It was a good place to catch up with an old friend over good food. read more

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This place was packed when we visited for dinner this past Friday night. We arrived around 5:30 and our wait was 25 minutes, which was fairly reasonable. There's a bar you can wait at with some TVs, but if it's full, you kind of just stand awkwardly (in the way) at the front until your table is ready. They also have a freezer by the front with ice cream to purchase by the pint. We ordered cheese curds to share, and the chicken piccata, fried cod with fries, and fried bluegill with fries. The curds were good, the fish was good (the spicy zip sauce that comes with is oddly sweet, it was interesting), the fries were ok, and the chicken piccata was fantastic. The service was warm and friendly, and the food was good overall. Next time I think I'll try one of their pizzas. read more

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My favorite brunch in Madison. I've been here twice for the brunch and every time I cant wait to return. They have great sweet and savory options. The seafood options are unique but they have traditional items too. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Gates & Brovi - cod cakes and blueberry pancake - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The only reason I *don't* want to give them a rave review is that they are perfectly busy - I haven't had to wait more than 15 minutes for a table. If more people know how good they are... Last time we were there, I think we were served by someone higher up than a server - she knew her stuff and presented it in a way that made us think she might be a manager or such. Fish Fry is great, pizza is delicious, cheese curds are better than 90% of other places. Easily make accommodations for vegetarians. There are TVs but they're not obnoxious. It can feel a little loud - there's a bit of an echo, but it's not terrible. read more

From the ambiance and service, the place seems nice to go for a sports bar or something but what really put us off was the food from this place. It's just below average in our opinion, and way too many spices. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place for anything but what seems like a good beer! read more

We have tried G&B a few times but have usually been disappointed because they have so few vegetarian options. On a recent visit I was very happy to see that they've added a vegetarian gnocchi option, which was tasty and filling. Alas their veggie burger has Worcestershire sauce, so not really vegetarian, though I assume you could ask to leave that off. My one complaint is that they charge $9 for a kids' burger that doesn't come with any sides. This is way more than most local restaurants charge. Service was excellent. Nice atmosphere. read more

I was visiting for a work event and my coworkers reserved a table for us and I enjoyed it very much. The ambiance is great. Venue has that cabin feel with all the wood surrounding it. The food was great- if you love cheese they have local Wisconsin cheese and for my first time trying, I was very pleased. If you're visiting you should stop by- it's located in a great neighborhood, but parking is very tough to find. read more

I like Gates and Brovi. The vibe is fantastic, the staff are very friendly, and the ice cream is BOMB. My reason for giving it 4 stars has to do with the consistency of the food. The first time I came here it was AWESOME. I'm talking bomb.com and on the top 10 of my list. However, since I've come back, some of the foods have really waivered. Specifically the fish fry and the blue gill sando. Sometimes the fish is perfect - crispy, seasoned, and moist. Other times it's bland, unseasoned and soggy. So, I like the place, but given the number of times I've checked in, I may just make it for happy hour and skip the food. The HH is great and has some good options and the ice cream always slaps and has rotating flavors. Happy HH-ing :) read more

The food was delicious, the only issue I had was I would have thought they would offer another sauce with the calamari besides cocktail sauce. There was street parking, the service was great, the music was a tad loud but in a social occasion it was awesome. Can't complain read more

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Staff, ambience service food all i can say is I WANT TO LIVE NEXT DOOR!!! Wonderful experience, clientele are really nice, chill even with a hungry8 month old who NEEDS TO EAT NOW read more

Gates & Brovi - Biscuits and gravy! YUMMY! Side salad very nice - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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