I made a reservation through yelp. When i got there they said they didn't have it. They said they…read moredon't check on line reservations

Always great food and service. Friday fish fry is always a good option, add the salad bar.read more

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!

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.

This was a yummy spot for fish fry Friday. On Fridays you order and pay for food from the back room…read moreand drinks from the bar. They had pull tabs for sale the night we visited and had live music.

Good food, fast service, and really nice staff. I was recommended by a friend to try this place out…read moreand so glad I did. Make sure to check the fish as some bones were found in the fillets, but that is how you know they are fresh!

What a great find! From the moment we sat down, we had a wonderful experience. Our server was…read morefriendly, attentive, and did an excellent job taking care of us. The food was outstanding. The chili was absolutely fantastic, and you can tell the homemade sauces are made with care--they were all delicious. I ordered the walleye sandwich, and it was huge! The fish was fried perfectly--crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. My husband had the pot roast special with mashed potatoes, and he couldn't stop talking about how much he enjoyed it. They have a huge selection of beer! One thing that really stood out was the owner stopping by our table to visit with us for about 10 minutes. He was genuinely friendly, and it made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table. Excellent food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

Love this place!! The service and food are always on point! My go to is their buffalo chicken…read morewrap but I've been eyeing the prime rib section for a while, so I went with that today. Wow, absolutely delicious!!! One of the best shaved prime rib sandwiches I've ever had. I added pepper jack cheese and mushrooms. Highly recommend!!

10/10 - customer service, food and drinks are unmatched, favorite and most reliable bar/restaurant…read morein SP

It started out great and I was really looking forward to Madisons #1 fish fry…read more The salad was fresh and my husband beef, onions and peppers was delicious. The menu said Lake Perch it was diffenitly OCEAN Perch. It had a sad PC of bread with no butter. The apples were okay and the corn looked kind of old. Our waitress was Okay, when she asked if we needed anything I asked for more tater sauce , it was lucky it never came because I barely ate 1/2 of the fish.

Rated one of the best burger places in Wisconsin. The burgers do stand out. THE VERDICT is the…read moreplace where the burgers are more smoky compared to other places with no hint of excess juices that would make the bun soggy. Price and size are perfect. We also got the cheese curds, though that was okay. The ambiance is great, as it's like a smaller bar without it being in the middle of nowhere. There are always a lot of people.

My husband wanted to treat me to what he said was the best burger in the Madison area. He goes…read morethere with work colleagues for lunch, once in a while. He took me to Oakcrest Tavern. We arrived mid-afternoon on a Saturday. It isn't very large inside, but it has a rustic vibe and had a quaint feel. There is a small dining area to the left of the bar. The bar area is on the smaller side. Immediately a staff member came over to ask what we would like. We ordered two Badger club beers, and cheese curds. The cheese curds came out popping hot, and were very delicious, not greasy, and the best ones I have had so far, in the area. They use white cheddar in their curds. We ordered two medium rare bacon cheeseburgers, with lettuce, tomato and onions. Also, because my husband is an appetizer freak, he ordered onion rings. The onion rings arrived first, and were hot and not greasy, and had a nice crunch. I will admit I am not a big onion ring fan, but they were quite good. Our burgers arrived next, and oh my, they were large. The burger is six ounces and is made with extra lean ground beef and steak trimmings, which is ground daily by the Oakcrest staff. I do admit, that our burgers did end up well done, and I could predict it, as the cooking area was beyond where we were sitting, and it took longer than I expected, but they made it right in the end. The burgers had a nice tasteful char on them, and the steak trimmings they add to the burger, takes it up a notch. The atmosphere was quaint and comforting, the staff was awesome, and the customers were also very friendly. We heard a lot about their fish fry, so we will return later to give it a try.

Poor service & very small portions for the price. Bun on…read moresandwich just an ordinary hamburger bun, not grilled.

Staff was nice. A little slow though. We had a good size group. And we had to wait a bit for some…read moreof them to show up. The waitress didn't notice when they came and we had to wait around just for them to order their drinks. After we ordered the food came out fairly quickly. But then again we had to wait around for drink refills. I ordered the stir fry forgetting that I don't typically like traditional stir fry's because of the veggies. Thankfully my husband just took over my meal and I took over his Mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was amazing. I would definitely come back just for that!

Went on a Friday night. We made a reservation, but it seemed there was still immediate seating…read more Staff were all delightful and the atmosphere is cozy for a winter evening! The food was fine. All entrees come with 1 trip to the salad bar, which had a large selection of fresh vegetables and other goodies (delicious soups, potato salad, fruit and more). The rolls brought to the table were incredibly fresh. I got the half rack of ribs, which were probably the leanest ribs I've ever had. The meat was a little on the dryer side and the sauce didn't add a ton of flavor, but it was still a satisfying meal.

Great service and happy hour. I love their salad bar and the food is generally very good and served…read morehot. They need to reduce the amount of salt in their food however as it will prevent us from returning.