3.5 stars is probably the most accurate rating for this local joint. I ordered Korean BBQ wings, delivered, and they came in good shape. Hot, large, meaty. $1 gets the wing sauce on the side too, for extra flavor, which I always like. Not the juiciest wings I've had, but pretty good. The Korean BBQ sauce was good; sweet and a little spicy. read more

Fun place to watch a game, lots of big tvs and a good crowd. Service was good, it was very busy so we expected a little wait. Wings were cooked good & crispy but over drenched with sauces. Nice variety of seating inside & out. Parking is tight. read more

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The food was great for the bar scene (and we got salads). The atmosphere was super fun and the service was on top of it. Great place to stop. read more

Lazy Oaf Lounge - Corn on the Cobb Salad Chicken Chicken Cranberry Walnut Salad - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Service was very very slow. Over 15 minutes to even be acknowledged at our table. Took another 15-20 minutes for her to come back and take our order. She blamed it on trivia night. Once the food is actually ordered it comes out quite fast. Except for my daughter's pizza. We were all done with our meal. Another excuse coming....Server said pizza just takes longer. I'm calling BS. Food was actually pretty good. No apologies, no discount on bill. Pathetic. read more

Haven't been here in years because of a past bad experience so thought my wife and I would give it another try. There's always cars in the parking area so it has to be doing something right? Well it is doing so much better than the last time we were was here, about four years ago! This was at lunch time and it was mainly people sitting at the bar and so we did as well. The female server/bartender was very pleasant and courteous and seemed to be the only person working but things went smoothly. My wife and I both got rollups, one turkey /bacon and the other a Thai wrap with shrimp. Both were perfectly made and the onions were omitted as we had asked. Tater tots on the side were good but average. They apparently do a lot of takeout because there is one counter by the entrance that has a sign that says "door dash". Something we never do but that's the thing now. Good for them. The inside is a little dark but there is a nice outdoor seating area weather permitting and plenty of flat screens on the walls for the sports minded. All n all a five star visit and we would go back. read more

Never been here before today. My daughter and I stopped for lunch while we waited for her tire to be repaired nearby. It was great. She had a turkey, bacon wrap, and a Moscow Mule, while I had their Thai salad and a vodka Diet Coke. Everything was awesome. Service was awesome as well very friendly. read more

Food is always great. For carry out and dine in the quality never disappoints, thank you. Don't pass up on the food if you're there only for a few drinks - order something ! It's worth it. read more

Take the rating seriously, my details are nothing against the bar itself. Not the vibe I wanted but beggars can't be choosers. Bar tender needed help. I don't blame anyone here as I suspect this was a result of a bunch of rec softball games getting cancelled due to rain and an unexpected high occupancy. I came in late as I frequently do. I found a seat immediately. I didn't want a loud bar, but I found what I found so it is what it is. Steak and bacon salad was solid. Came out promptly, blue cheese was very good. Cheese curds in Wisconsin were as they should be, natural and tasty. Here is what I can tell about this place, off duty employees were here, and actually picked up and helped the overworked bartender not in a official I'm being asked to work off the clock way, but because they were here hanging out and doing little things, off the clock because that's what they wanted to do. I hope the DOL doesn't misinterpret this. That speaks to a fantastic management/ownwrship culture. Help this place stay open, if you're in the mood for a loud raucous good time, come in for some apps and some drinks, maybe a shot or two. It's honestly not my thing anymore but this place deserves respect and patronage. read more

Lazy Oaf Lounge - Great view of the bar. - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Stopped in for a beverage & lunch. Great selection of tap beers. Ordered the Omnivore pizza with jalapeño crust. It was awesome! Just right crunchy/soft ratio, lots of gooey mozzarella, pepperoni, spicy sausage & red peppers. Highly recommend! The bartenders are always friendly & efficient here. read more

Lazy Oaf lounge was a spur of the moment place for lunch, and I am glad that we stopped in for good food and friendly service. We went into Lazy Oaf just a few minutes after opening, so there was plenty of seating available, and plenty of TVs to catch up on sporting news. Their pizza was really good, but a little floppy on a quarter of one side, probably because there was so many delicious toppings on the pizza...still tasty though! My wife ordered their chili and it was hot and fresh. It was a little spicy for her, probably due to the diced jalapeno in it, but I liked it a lot. We also shared an order of fries...well, we didn't make dent in the pile of delicious fries, so they were a welcome reheat as a side for left over pizza later that day (dinner). If you are on the East side of Madison, you should stop in and check this place out. We hope to get back there some time soon. read more

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The food is amazing here. I loved the special today; chorizo and steak tacos with an amazing fresh mole type sauce!

Food is sooo good. The service is amazing Alyssa needs a raise she is fantastic. Love the vibe people and music.

I normally just come for drinks but my father and law and I were hungry and wanted to stay close to home so we stopped in here. I forgot to take pictures of the wings but they were fresh, hot and oh so flavorful. The pizza was a surprise. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was delicious. Major bonus was getting to see the Bucks beat the Nets in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs. read more

Lazy Oaf Lounge - Omnivore Pizza - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

3 stars... Searching Yelp for a local joint while traveling and this one caught my eye... I started out with the cheese curds because I'm traveling in the cheesehead state?!? Unfortunately these were overcooked and a bit dark and tough. For dinner I ordered the "corn off the Cobb" salad, and it was great! Barbecue chicken and roasted corn on a bed of mixed greens. Tomatoes, cheese, and avocado are just a few highlights to this dish that was very satisfying, and very large! I was disappointed to learn they did not have a dessert to offer, so I went to bed with no dessert.. Prices are in line with expectation and ambiance is sporty spice sports bar. This joint doesn't make the list(I can't frequent a place without a dessert menu!!!) but I'll come back for that salad...it was fab! read more

Lazy Oaf Lounge - Cheese curds...mine were tough and overdone. - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I used to go here all the time and loved it, but it's gone down the tubes lately. If you order pizza, you're golden - one of the best in town IMO, sneaky good. But everything else comes out either way under cooked or way over cooked. I got fish for the first time a few weeks ago and it was like rubber. Last time I got a burger, I ordered it MW and it came out MR, maybe medium at best. The manager isn't very nice - she seems mad at the world. They need to hire a good cook and then they'll be back in business for food. The bar closes pretty early no matter how many people are there, so check the times before going. read more

Best Fish fry in Madison! We love the cajun baked cod! Baked sweet potato/ coleslaw and grilled aspargus...even comes with a small biscuit !!! Wash it all down with a New Glasus SPOTTED COW read more

Food was good. Service was trash. Went on trivia night & these ppl are rude af. It honestly seemed like they went out of their way to make us uncomfortable. Never again lol read more

I went to the bar a few times with no problems. Was treated with prejudice this time. Stood and waited to order. Waiting for the bartender to serve me. Then after forever. He poured the wrong beer. Then when I demanded he pour the right one. He demanded that I pay for both beers. Then yelled at me and kicked me out...... Seriously if you are a person of color. Don't stop by the Lazy Oaf Lounge. And for a place to have the name lounge. They only have one couch, that's uncomfortable...... Also in a time of a epidemic. I witnessed the workers and customers not wearing masks. Even though all workers places of business in this state are supposed too. And a sign was posted on the door demanding anyone wears a mask. Very strange place. read more

Been here a couple of times. The drinks are good and the buffalo chicken is great. New Year's Eve they had an all you can drink special was awesome. Both times I've seen a band here they've been great. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because the bartenders aren't the greatest. On a side note I was proposed to here so it's somewhere where we'll definitely stop in to once and awhile. read more

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This is a nice nearby place. Server was amazingly friendly and confident in her knowledge. We never felt rushed. The rain tarps and lights with hedges and trees around set a nice ambience. The food was decent enough but over-priced for its quality. read more

Good American fare with a fair Happy Hour. I used to work nearby and our team would come over here often. I have had the avocado and cream cheese burger (Keto friendly, so no brioche bun for moi!) I have also had a special sandwich, chicken salad on a croissant! read more

This weekend was my first time experiencing the Lazy Oaf and I have to say I'm very impressed. The staff is so kind and personable. Also the pesto crust pizza is my new favorite pizza in town! I'll be back :) read more

Suuuuuuper disappointed. We ordered two batches of wings and they had feathers under the breading. The salad was ok but we all decided to toss all the wings. read more

Like this place especially in summer, great outdoor area. Stopped by to see whats up inside. Bartenders terrific, good beer options. TVs a plenty. Ordered a pizza to go. Used to be a strength-not today. Below frozen pizza quality. Like no sauce to be found. Short on toppings. Really bland. Surprised. read more

This has become my go to place from airport.Have heard pizza is excellent. Had burger which was very good. They are in Madison Cocktail book which is a plus. Highlight on this visit was the service. Kudos to Seth and Kaitlin in that regard! Seth MCs and performs in a comedy show (I think on Wed nights). All in all had a great time. . read more

Lazy employees, sub par service in general, and overpriced drinks. I don't recommend it. Save your time and go somewhere better. Only a 2 star because the drinks were tasty, and they give you hand sanitizer at the door. read more

The atmosphere is kinda dive bar-dark. Didn't have high expectations, but the service and food were ok. I ordered a salad with roasted corn and grilled chicken. I was really excited because roasted corn is my current obsession. Unfortunately, the corn didn't really seem roasted. It wasn't bad; just didn't live up to my high hopes. The chicken made up for that. It was generously flavored and presented well. We were having lunch there with friends we had not seen in 15 years. It was nice that the staff did not rush us as we reminisced. read more

Seems like many establishment are closed by 10pm on a Saturday night, but the lazy oaf was open and still had the food kitchen in operation. Everyone had different items, but my burger was cooked to order and was quite tasty! I had a piece of my friends pizza, and it was very flavorful and a decent size for one person. The beer was cold and the server was friendly and quick. I'd go back! read more

Skip it. I tried the Lazy Oaf because it is an establishment near my home that many of my friends have encouraged me to try. In my desire to find the best beef in town, I ordered the Italian Beef sandwich. The meat was so fatty it was impossible to bite. The description of the sandwich explained that it came with mozzarella cheese. I had to open my sandwich and actively search for the tiny pieces of cheese. The bread was a warm ciabatta roll. That was the saving grace for the entire meal. The portion was small for $8.50. I ate my sandwich because I was really hungry but it was too salty and sub-par. The meat was luke warm. I am not going to lie when I say it was probably the worst thing I gave ever eaten at a restaurant. Dramatic? No. I actually thought to myself, McDonald's could do it better. I ordered it with a side salad which was actually delicious. It was a spinach and spring mix. So two stars? Why not one. The martinis. It was Monday and Happy Hour lasted all night. So for $5 you can get a generously poured martini. I tried both the chocolate and apple martini. Honestly, delicious. Great deal. They have a patio that sits on a slow part of Stoughton road. So go for the cocktails, but skip the food. I should add that Annie, our server, was wonderful. She was attentive and yet not hovering. read more

Working on the far east side, there aren't a lot of fun places to go with the coworkers after a long day. Thankfully the Oaf has come along. The comfy couches and plenty of seating inside are great for hanging out in both small and large groups. With the wonderful early spring weather we've been having, the patio area has been great. There is tons of room out there to soak up the sun. The food is pretty decent too. They have a big brick oven pizza in the the corner that helps deliver some tasty pies at a reasonable price. I also like that you can get a whole wheat crust as an option. The many appetizers they have are yummy fried goodness that help soak out the alcohol from the many fine beers they have on tap (including ale asylum and fat tire). read more

So we ordered this for take out because we heard they had good pizza and it was phenomenal. We had their buffalo chicken pizza and garlic cheese sticks. I've struggled to find a good buffalo chicken pizza lately and this was great. As far as take out goes, everything was ready on time and was easy to go up to their pizza counter. Would love to come back to dine in because the atmosphere inside also seemed really cool. read more

Salty, so-so food. Slightly scuzzy crowd. I called to ask about live shows on a Saturday and the bartender lady was so drunk she was slurring--she admitted it. Wow, that's embarrassing. Hire more professional staff. read more

I was not too impressed with the food, which is unusual, because I can typically always find something. Also, I heard they had some really good drink specials but when I got there they weren't as good as I had hoped (a dollar off drafts??) The service though was excellent. They only had three servers running from what I could tell, and the place was pretty packed for trivia night, so for them to be as efficient as they were was quite impressive. I plan on returning in the future, so maybe I'll try something different and can give a better review of the food. read more

My first visit to Lazy Oaf years ago when they first opened was a non-visit, as there was a tremendously rank odor that hit me as soon as I opened the door, and I turned and walked out. The memory of that kept me away from another visit until this past Thursday, when a friend was excited to attend an all-Harry Potter trivia night there. I approached cautiously...and was relieved to find the smell gone. Trivia (hard to hear over the general loudness of the place) was fun for three of us who're Harry Potter fanatics, myself not being among them. So I just sampled the beer and appetizers. A nitro pale ale should be served very cold, but mine was not. Besides being 'cool' in temperature, it almost seemed flat. The fried pickles were good, tasted strongly of being fried in chicken fingers-flavored oil, which oddly wasn't terrible. The fries were weird, tasted mealy and damp on the inside. Another non-Harry Potter knowledgeable friend commented that Lazy Oaf had catered her recent wedding, so maybe their catering is better than their bar food? She also told me their pizza is great, that they have a very state of the art pizza oven and the pizza chef is pretty much obsessed with his craft. So that's something I'll try when I visit again. The service was very friendly and fairly efficient. The bathrooms are steamingly hot, does the air conditioning not have vents to those rooms? There is also a printed warning above the sinks that the water is hot enough to scald you so be careful. WTH? Fix your issues, guys. I think Lazy Oaf has survived in this location longer than most, so they must be doing something right for a lot of folks. For this folk, it's just meh. read more

Great food and the prices are very reasonable! Staff is great too! Fun casual bar. Great place to spend some down-time!!

Had a good selection of beers. Stopped here before my graduation (don't judge ;P). We ordered a few appetizers in which I forgot what they were. Either way this seems like a nice place to grab a sandwich and some suds. Friendly staff Great prices Plenty of seating read more

I came here for Tuesday Trivia and had a great time (despite coming in last place). They give prizes for first through third place and have about 15 teams competing. They have popcorn you can grab a basket of while waiting for food. Their drinks are a great price. I got a hopalicious for $3.50. Their patio is dog friendly and has the trivia questions broadcasted out there as well. I definitely plan on coming back! read more

Great taco pizza!! We ordered carry-out on a Friday night and we didn't have to wait very long at all. Recently moved to the area and love the vibe of this place. It's a little dark inside but overall the food was great. We also tried the barbecue chicken pizza and it was a hit! read more

Very disappointed in my recent experience with this restaurant. My boyfriend and I order here about once a week or so, and have it delivered. Our last order we did not receive all the items we paid for. The food is usually decent but if you order online please keep in mind that not all of you food may arrive and it may or may not be good. read more

Stopped in for lunch, and was pleasantly suprised. The service was perfect! The Salmon BLT was simply amazing and the Ranch fries dipped in Ranch was the topping on the cake!! Highly recommended, and will go back again for sure. read more