I didn't realize brunch was such a big deal in Madison, everywhere I wanted to go had over an hour…read morewait. We had other plans later, so when we passed this place and saw it was totally empty, we decided to give it a shot. The space is nice, open layout with lots of tables and bar seating. They serve standard American fare and have a brunch menu. The food was okay, nothing bad, just pretty standard. They offer bottomless mimosas too. Overall Service: We got seated right away, we were literally the only ones there, but service was a bit slow. There were a few servers around, mostly on the other side of the restaurant, and it took a while to flag someone down when we needed the check. A little unexpected since we were the only table.

The Post bagel sandwich appealed from the moment I first saw it on the room service menu. I…read moreactually HAD it in the dining room the next day and it was very neatly prepared and came with an enormous side of fruit. The bagel had a LOT of stuff on it including a house made aioli, avocados, sausage, cheese and about 4 other components. While everything tasted great together it was beyond the carrying capacity of the everything bagel it was served on. Still, it was a treat.

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

3.5 stars is probably the most accurate rating for this local joint. I ordered Korean BBQ wings,…read moredelivered, 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.

Overall our experience was great. The clam chowder was awesome. The ahi tuna crunch was wonderful…read moreand the Thai chicken pasta was good. All of those items I would definitely order again. The pasta seemed to take longer to come out than I would have guessed but no big deal. The watermelon smash drink though. I was not a fan at all. For $13 I still drank it but would definitely not order that again.

I'd been wanting to visit 1855 Saloon and Grill for months after passing by it and finding a Sunday…read morechicken pot pie special listed on the online menu. As someone who makes a great pot pie at home, I was excited to try a version here. Unfortunately, the pot pie was a letdown. It looked nice upon presentation but lacked substance. The filling was airy rather than creamy, and there was very little chicken or vegetables -- certainly not what I'd expect from a comfort dish like this. Creamy, savory, warming - all missing. On the positive side, the service was friendly and well-timed, and the building itself looks great. Given the friendly service and nice space but very disappointing food, this lands at 2 stars for me.

Went for breakfast after church. Six of us including two children. Promptly seated at a table in…read morethe main dining area. Room was bright and spacious. Menu provided a board selection and included kids options. Two decided on the breakfast special - eggs, pancakes and bacon. Portions were large and food was served hot from the kitchen. The other two adults had French toast and biscuits and gravy. French toast serving was modest and short on syrup. Biscuits really was biscuit. Gravy was lacking flavor. Sausage patties came with both orders. Kids meals were pasta and pizza, again nothing special. Bottom line ... the place is very nice. It's large and open to outside lighting. Service was good, no complaints there, but the food lacked flavor and originality. We will return and test the menu further.

Had such a great experience at The Windsor in DeForest! From the moment we walked in, the…read moreatmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed--perfect for a night out. The service was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely taken care of without being rushed. And the food... absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well-prepared, and clearly made with quality ingredients. What really stood out was how well everything came together--great service, great food, and a comfortable, inviting vibe. It's the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already!

I didn't eat a meal, but I did enjoy a few beers along with some appetizers with some work mates…read more Service was good and friendly (mostly). The apps were *excellent* and could have been a meal themselves. The location of Adler's is good (for me), and the patio on a nice day is a bonus.

Stopped in at Adler's for a quick dinner. The server, whose name I don't remember was absolutely…read morephenomenal! Attentive and point and really did a great job. The food was just OK. I had a salad with salmon. The salmon was a bit dry. We also ordered cheese curds, and the cheese curds were a little too breaded for my taste. We sat outside on the patio, which was great because it was shaded, and we got the advantage of enjoying the breeze and the outdoors this place strikes me as a regular for locals. Our hotel was across the street and I had gone there when I stayed at that hotel 10 years ago. I would definitely return. It's just not fabulous.

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.

Had a quick noontime stop at Paul's Neighborhood Bar - a seems to be a good, fun spot with a…read moredecidedly corner-bar feel. There is a large kitchen, but try any food. Word is they have a very good fish fry that's worth sampling. The service was fast & friendly. This seems to be spot that'd be a favorite of people who live nearby.

This place was buzzing at 8 am on a Thursday! They had great service. We were greeted immediately…read moreand drinks were brought within minutes. Not an extensive menu for breakfast but a little something for everyone. This breakfast sandwich was one of the best I've had around Madison. The muffin was high quality. Hashbrowns were perfectly crisp!! It's a typical Wisconsin bar inside but was clean. Highly recommend for a budget friendly but still quality spot!!

I spotted Nitty Gritty on Yelp and added to my "want to try" list…read more We were leaving Madison and drove through Middleton and spotted Nitty Gritty. Perfect timing because we were all hungry for dinner. Service was great. Our server gave us some great suggestions since it was our first time there. Food arrived in a timely manner and was piping hot. Everything was delicious. I didn't know it was a special birthday place until we arrived and saw a few birthday celebrations. It can make the room a little loud but celebrations are always fun so who cares about the extra noise.

Location is similar in size to the downtown Madison location. Nice staff that are buzzing around…read morewill check your table often. Food is prepared well, their burgers are consistent with other locations. The drinks are, too. I like their chicken salads and sandwiches. Their appetizers are great for sharing and don't forget your free mug on your birthday!