The Red on Main in Madison is everything you hope for in a locally-owned restaurant -- and then some. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the pride and passion the owners pour into this place. They genuinely care about the experience they deliver, and it shows in every detail -- from the warm hospitality to the incredible quality of the food. The dish pictured here was phenomenal -- perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and packed with rich flavor. Every bite tasted like it was crafted with intention. You don't just get a meal here, you get something memorable. The Red consistently delivers elevated dining without ever losing that small-town heart. The owners are amazing people who have created a spot that Madison should be proud of, and I'll keep coming back for both the quality and the community they've built. If you're looking for a place with outstanding food, great drinks, and a team that truly cares -- The Red on Main is it. Highly recommend! read more

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Stopped in here today for a late lunch. When we walked in we were greeted and seated immediately. The waitress was excellent and friendly. My husband ordered a beer and I ordered a Winter Spiced Old Fashioned. Whenever I order a cocktail that has cinnamon in it I always worry about the cinnamon overpowering the drink but this cocktail was perfectly balanced and I would order it again. Our waitress, Darri, told us what the specials were when she took our drink order. The specials of the day were a steak pasta and steak tacos. The hubby ordered the steak tacos, they came with fries. I ordered the Red Combo, half Caesar salad and a small bowl of soup which today was crab and shrimp bisque. The hubby said his tacos and fries were very good. My bisque was pretty thin but the flavor was really good. My salad was good as well. The restaurant had wood floors and brick walls making for a cozy lunch. I was told I need to come in to try the dinner and I think we will. Definitely worth a try while in Madison, Indiana. read more

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Excellent food, good portion sizes, friendly staff all make for an enjoyable dining experience.

Great food and funky vibe! You have to try the sweet potato fries with marshmallow sauce. Awesome!

We set out to eat at another restaurant, but were disappointed, so walked down the street to Reds! So glad we did. They were over the top accommodating, moved a table to fit us in, very pleasant staff...then the food!!! We are travelers, did not expect to have our favorite fish dish served in Indiana! GET THE HALIBUT! To die for! We loved the date appetizer also. Our friends had the pork chop and rated it 5 star! A great evening! read more

Thai mussels were memorable. Our server said the chef was from New Orleans. Service was wonderful. Ambiance is plain and nothing special. Ian was our server he was personable, friendly and efficient. I started with a bisque of shrimp and corn. It was tasty then went to the mussels. I would have liked to check out the bar but we left in a hurry'. Mark & Nancy. read more

Went to Red's on Christmas Eve Eve. Service was great, food was spectacular and the place is charming!! We will return!!

Food was mediocre actually. It was disappointing to spend good money on avg food. It's too bad like the place.

Yes! Yes! Yes! A great little gem of a restaurant inside a charming small town! They offer a seasonal menu along with a few long time favorites! Scratch crafted cocktails to start were phenomenal the Lavender Martini was delicious. Baked stuffed oysters exceptional and the fillet was fork tender and very tasty.. the swordfish entree had tons of flavor and definitely satisfying. But the best part of the night was our server, he did a great job explaining the menu and pacing our night. This is one restaurant you shouldn't miss if in Madison, Indiana. read more

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Food is amazing!! Get the Louisiana shrimp. Cassandra is an amazing waitress. Thank you for the excellent dining experience. We sat outside with our Doberman and had a great time. read more

We got the seafood platter and fish and chips. Both were great. No complaints at all. Our servers were outstanding. That was the most impressed I've been by servers and waitstaff in years. Returning is a for sure. read more

Food was good, staff cared about a Celiac in group and went over the top ensuring no cross contamination, waiter Mark (the artist responsible for the artwork on the walls) was fantastic, personable, professional, caring, and attentive. We will DEFINITELY visit again. read more

Service was the best. Very friendly and got us anything we wanted right away. The food was outstanding. Small menu but you don't have to look through pages to decide what you want. Everything was delicious . read more

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Ian welcomed us in a few minutes prior to opening and demonstrated great hospitality. His knowledge of the wine list and menu led us to good choices. The date, bacon appetizer was unique as well as the crabcake tower. It is obvious he has spent time with the chef on recipes and food prep. The decor is now updated with the dark walls accented with original art by an artist/server. Ian explained when he observed me checking it out between courses. What a pleasant early dinner it was on our annual visit to Madison. Great food and superb service...the stuff memories are made of. We highly recommend Red on Main... a smaller special menu with expert touches! read more

We've been several times over the years, and the chef has changed a time or two. However, the food is always amazing, and the service is wonderful. Whether you are dining with a friend, on a date, or out with adult family (not recommended for children, as no child's menu, high hairs, etc), this is the perfect place for a high class meal. Everything is beautifully plated and the desserts are just as yummy as the main course, so I recommend you leave room. Last night, he ordered the pork chop, which neither of us would typically order when going out, but this was the best pork chop either of us have ever tasted. I had the filet, which was perfectly seasoned, along with asparagus and haricot verts, and all was tasty. And kudos to Paige, the most fantastic server!!! read more

Great place to grab an old fashioned and tasty food! We like to eat in the cozy bar area in the rear of the restaurant. Our bartender Hannah, made us great old fashioneds each visit. The chicken tenders were so good and a nice portion size that we could split. We will be back on our next Madison visit! read more

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Excellent food - we had the figs appetizer, which was amazingly complex and very well constructed. We also thoroughly enjoyed the tomahawk pork chop, with haricots verts and horseradish potato croquettes. The apple and walnut reduction on the pork chop was exceptional! Service was also superb! We'll definitely come back the next time we're in town. read more

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We dined tonight, with our neighbors. I was looking forward to having the Fish and Chips, but it's was not on the dinner menu. I was able to talk to the Chefs, and pleaded my case. But alas, no luck. The Chefs did however, offer up the Seared Halibut, saying I would not be disappointed. Well, you know what happens, when you listen to the Chef(s)! It was "Fantastic". The flavor was everything I could have wanted. The Halibut was firm, flaky and had a mild buttery taste. Topped with a Shrimp and Leek Gratin, Spinach, Baby Bok Choy and toasted Sesame butter. Topped the meal off, with a delicious piece of Cheese Cake, shared with my lovely wife. Our compliments to the Chefs, and the very attentive FOH. RED on Main offers a great dining experience, whether for lunch or dinner. Seating is available up front, looking out onto Madison's Main St, or in the back near the bar. read more

The food and service here are amazing, you must go if visiting Madison! The food was so good and inventive, this will be a meal we will talk about forever! read more

Provolone appetizer was good, needs a little more bread with how much cheesy goodness is there. A little disappointed after the reviews were so good. Fried chicken sandwich was an actual big piece of chicken(good) with a nice batter like on fried fish (and not greasy) but needs more flavorful sauces etc. I added some pickles to help. Btw, does anyone really WANT shoe string fries? I don't personally know anyone who does and that's what they have. Table was super wobbly so my wife was mopping up water all the time. Service was friendly but a little thin Turkey bacon pita is a pass...one thin slice of turkey and pita that was burnt on one side, not toasted on the other. I admit a bias since they have Pepsi instead of Coke products. read more

THE MUSSELS! If you like mussels, GET THE MUSSELS! I love this place. It has a nice ambiance that would fit for if you want to dress nicely, or go there with a T-shirt on. The songs on the radio was a great choice of some classic Rock n' Roll. Out server was absolutely amazing. They were super sweet and gave us great recommendations on what to eat. Again, the mussels were out of this world and I tried some of my mom's salmon and that was great too! I got the peanut butter and chocolate pie, which was good but not a show stopper like the mussels. I had an amazing experience and I highly recommend anyone coming here! It is so worth it! read more

Wow! Red on Main really surprised us. My sister and I dined here and each had a non- alcoholic beverage and salad. Both were sublime. The lavender lemonade was so refreshing and delicious (full disclosure: we had them add simple syrup to make it sweeter). The salads were exceptional - Kentucky bibb with chicken for me and Baby Iceberg wedge for her. The veggies were unbelievably fresh and so flavorful. I've never commented on the greens in my salad before but these were just so good. The dressings (house-made ranch and honey Dijon) were superb. Everything, including the rolls and butter, was outstanding. If I lived here, I'd want to eat here every day. read more

During our quick day trip to Madison, Red on Main was a great way to start it, with a relaxed and filling lunch. I opted for the French dip. The bread was soft with a bit of crust, and the sandwich had ample beef. And those fries!!! I finished every single one. I also liked the white onion cheddar soup. And my favorite dessert was the bread pudding, perfect for the rainy day we visited. Our service was fast and accommodating. I would stop here again for some comfort food and plain ol' comfort. read more

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We were having a girls day in Madison Indiana and were told by several locals to eat at this place for lunch. Upon arriving the staff was so accommodating with our bigger group. There were eight of us and we ordered eight different items and everyone was happy and full. I ordered fish and chips and it was awesome. I love their skinny fries. The fish was fried perfectly not greasy. It's a must while in Madison.. read more

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Barbecue shrimp was authentic New Orleans to start and then everything else was fantastic.

I came in late - about 30 minutes before closing. U know that is frowned upon, but I made sure I was here for drinking. I have to say the bartender made an AMAZINGGGGG lemon drop cocktail. This is a very cute place. Employees are sweet and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place!! read more

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If you've never been to Madison, this is an awesome town to visit! Adorable stores, amazing hiking over at Clifty Falls, and of course wonderful restaurants. I had the chicken florentine and my friends had shrimp and grits and the salmon bowl. All were delicious! I recommend sitting in the back of the restaurant. read more

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Great ambiance and staff . Food was on point enjoyed the appetizers and drink menu location allowed enjoyable visit to near bye shops

While on a recent road trip, we stopped for lunch at Red On Main. Our friendly server did an excellent job, and the chef's special Arancino with grilled shrimp was my wife's favorite dish of our two-week trip. Shout out to the bartender, for delicious, true craft cocktails, as well. We will definitely return for great food, drinks, and service next time we're in Madison. read more

We really liked the environment. It is a lot bigger than it looks. The service was great and so was the food. Drinks alittle pricey but really good. Bartender was great. read more

Restaurant was almost full but got a table right away. Warm bread and herb butter to start. Ordered the filet mignon with the herb butter and it came with crispy brussel sprouts and crispy potatoes and they were so good. The passion fruit margarita was delicious and refreshing. The waitress was nice. Will be back! read more

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We had a great experience at Red on Main. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We were greeted with fresh bread and soft butter. It was better than your standard bread basket and we were offered more. The bacon wrapped dates were a special appetizer for the evening, and I'm so glad we got them. They were spectacular and alone worth the trip to Red on Main. My husband got the ribeye and I, the shrimp & grits. We were both very satisfied. I would recommend Red on Main. Fine dining atmosphere & menu but casual attire (i.e. Jeans) was perfectly acceptable and seemed to be the norm. read more

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The food was still frozen on the inside. burnt on edges....tried again with different sandwich on different day...same type of results No one is showing any care Service was great read more

I paid $45 for a medium ribeye that was served rare/medium rare, and after sending back it came back quickly, but was still under at medium rare. Sides were good, but were not replaced with fresh when my dish came back, which should be a standard best practice, especially when your bill is $200 for 4 to dine. read more

We really enjoyed ourselves. The food and service was good. We ate at the bar. Would recommend!

Food - excellent preparation and presentation, interesting variety of choices. Service - more than adequate, always friendly, but not elegant. Ambiance - nice decor, a bit crowded. Feels special but not luxurious. read more

Food and service fantastic! We had the Crab Cake, the Ribeye, the pork chop, and peanut butter pie and all were delicious! We left very satisfied. read more

My sister suggested Red on Main to kick off our weekend trip to Madison. We arrived between lunch and dinner, at 3:30 and weren't sure they were serving despite being able to physically get in. The hostess told us they served appetizers, drinks and half salads between lunch and dinner and the staff would have their team meeting to discuss the menu, but it wasn't an issue. I was super hungry, having skipped lunch to drive so we agreed to stay with reassurance that it wouldn't be weird for us to be there. It was only us. It wasn't. The staff at Red made us feel so welcome and were incredibly nice. Our server was amazing-she took care of us, tended/prepped the bar and went to the staff meeting. She was attentive answered questions or got answers (we overheard her ask at the staff meeting!), and was friendly as can be. I was initially disappointed with only appetizers and half salads until our food arrived. I got the house, my sister got the caesar. If these are half size the full is a trough! My greens were fresh, the vinegarette dressing coated the leaves just right and the croutons homemade. We did order the goat chesse free charcuterie and cheese board, which was fairly basic but what we wanted; it had fresh mozarella, a carmelized onion cheese and sage cheddar with a salami, mortadella (I think) and prosciutto. I wish it had more accouterments, it had one tiny pickle and a spattering of dried fruit. We also shared the cajun BBQ shrimp, a seasoned scampi with bread rounds. My sister commented it wasn't what she thought it would be but it was exactly as described on the menu. Poached in butter with spices. Despite that, I caught her dipping some of the charcuterie plate items in the shrimp dish. Each of us also had a refreshing summer drink, a black raspberry daiquiri for me a mango concoction for her to kick off our sister's weekend. Red on Main is one of the more upscale places in Madison but we found the prices reasonable for the food quality. It would be a great place to unwind after a day of puttering around downtown. read more

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Wife and I stopped in on weekday evening. My wife had the salmon and I the filet mignon. Served with the filet were crispy Brussel sprouts which were so delicious and oven roasted potatoes which were over cooked. The filet came out med rare just how I ordered it and was very tender and juicy. My wife's salmon was tender and very flavorful her oven roasted potatoes were also over cooked. But all said this place is Wonderfull but bring a fat wallet cause it ain't cheap. Paid $85 plus's tip. Worth it in my opinion. read more

This has to be the Friday night spot! This place was poppin' (within covid regulations I did notice too). When we walked in a was glad we were able to be seated without a potential wait. Service was pretty good, could use a little better time management as we ordered drinks and appetizers and our appetizer came out before the drinks. I am a garlic fanatic. When a recipe calls for 3 cloves, I usually am using the entire head of garlic. I'm one of those and I know there are more of you with me! With that, I had to try the roasted garlic & toasts. It was an entire head of garlic roasted and served so we could scoop it out and put on toasts! Yum! Recommend a thousands times! They also had a special on pork rinds. They came out popping and crispy. I'm not a huge pork rinds person but they intrigued me. It was a nice appetizer addition. I ordered the black & blue salad. It comes with thin sliced seasoned beef on a salad covered in blue cheese. Being from buffalo I am all about blue cheese- the more stanky the better. Be warned this blue is stanky. If you're not a huge fan- opt for another dish! Jambalaya pasta was also a hit! Chicken & andouille sausage give that creole flavor over fettuccine. Service was a but slow, which could be due to most all the tables being full but I have to assume they would be more crowded in a pre or post covid world so that's not an excuse. All around a nice place to stop in for a bit fancier dinner than burgers at the pub. read more

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