They used to have the best green chili mac n cheese I've ever had but switched it out with white…read morecheddar mac to be more kid friendly. Very disappointed in this decision.

Outstanding burgers--I kid you not. Excellent walleye. Very good service. I wish it were closer to…read morewhere I live. Looking forward to returning.

At first glance, the place presents itself as a neighborhood dive--a worn-in local haunt where the…read moredécor is secondary to the conversation. But the illusion fades the moment a Bloody Mary arrives at the table. This is a bar that takes its craft seriously. The cocktail was thoughtfully prepared and balanced, revealing an attention to detail rarely found in establishments trading on casual charm alone. The atmosphere is equally compelling: lively without being chaotic, welcoming without feeling manufactured. It possesses the kind of authenticity that cannot be designed or replicated. In an era of increasingly curated hospitality, this remains a genuinely local gathering place--unpretentious, distinctive, and unmistakably its own.

We like our walleye and eggs for breakfast, and decided to try out the Squirrel's Nest. It is a…read moresmall establishment with a bar to the left and seating area, to the right, with two smaller tables on the side of the bar. We arrived about 10:00 am, and it was packed. It was very loud with people talking, due to the small space. We sat at our table and waited awhile for a server, but didn't know if we needed to order at the bar. After a while, a waitress arrived to take our order. She was very joyful and friendly. We both ordered the walleye and eggs, which included hashbrowns and toast. My husband added cheese and onions on the hashbrowns at no extra cost. We also ordered a Bloody Mary, which came with a chaser. They arrived with a spear of mozzarella cheese, pimento olive, smoked sausage, and a dill pickle. The walleye had a nice thin crust and the eggs and hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. My better half said that he didn't taste any onions in the hashbrowns and they used American cheese, which made them runny. It was a good breakfast, and we enjoyed our time there. However, due to the loudness, we probably won't go back, as it was hard to have a conversation. Be aware that they only take cash, but they do have an ATM in the building. This establishment definitely had a great atmosphere and service, with friendly staff.

The Coopers Tavern is a local pub-style restaurant in downtown Madison that has the neighborhood…read morevibe combined with a rustic-almost European energy, which makes sense when you learn the owner is from Ireland! The menu is filled with elevated pub food, a few classics and then a few twists on those very classics. Come hinge, because the menu is carb-driven, so be ready to eat! To start, we went with the poutine, because why not! The fries were crispy, gravy was velvety and the curds were firm, yet melty enough for a good cheese pull! For our mains, we both went sandwiches. I went with the Celtic Burger, which is their standard burger with added caramel iced onion, whiskey bacon jam, Irish cheddar and a garlic aioli. The burger was good and cooked well, but it was less impressive than I expected given all the goods they added to it. While the aforementioned additions sound like a flavor bomb, it was still fairly one note in overall flavor. It was still tasty, but again, not as expected. My buddy went with the corned beef sandwich. He enjoyed it, no major issues! I did appreciate that exchanging fries with fried curds was an option, especially after loaded up on fries as a starter. The curds were well fried, pillowy and quite tasty. Perfect side for sure! In addition to the food, they are known for their bar offerings so you know we had to grab a few cocktails! I went with the Golden Dew and my buddy the Old Fashioned. Golden Dew was delightful, however the old fashioned was a bit sweet, but that's possibly the brandy. Service was great. We walked in and hit the wait list, however was able to scoop up a few seats at the bar before our table was ready. The bartenders were friendly, helpful and an overall joy to interact with. Overall, definitely a fan of The Coopers Tavern! When back in Madison, I would certainly swing by again!

Love the atmosphere of Coopers. I only ordered the cheese curds and unfortunately they were really…read moregreasy and lacked the cheese pull I was expecting. The service was quick!

A full bar, with many beers on tap--and knowledgeable bartenders--that is sure to please. Check…read morethis place out for live Irish music. The friendly, comfortable atmosphere makes you want to stay, and come back.

Extensive selection of craft beers in all styles here. Prices are reasonable and the service is…read morevery friendly and attentive.

This off-the-beaten path bar and restaurant is tucked away next to Lake Delton with a covered patio…read more(it was February, so we didn't get to enjoy the patio, which looks to have a new outdoor bar this summer). The Green Owl makes their own pizza dough and offered several interesting pizzas. We tried the Mr. Potatoehead (mashed potatoes, rosemary, bacon) and it was really good! Our son RAVED about the lobster mac 'n cheese from the upstairs restaurant and went promptly into a food coma. If you order off the upstairs menu, it will likely come later than anything ordered downstairs, so be patient. :) We were there at a bit after 5 on Valentine's Day and pretty much had our pick of places to sit. About 30 minutes later, a huge group of at least 20 came in and took up several tables. The server had a lot on his hands, but was still really nice about answering questions and bringing us beverages.

Good pizza, glad they are able to have their menu and the menu to the restaurant above. It's nice…read morethat it's also on the water, gives a nice scenery. Good pizza and attentive service. got the white owl added sausage. Nice under crust, would come back again.

Love this restaurant!! The wait staff are patient and…read moreefficient. All the dishes I've ordered here are outstanding. Most recently I stopped in for lunch on a Friday. Tried the (only on Friday) perch. My order came with four nice-sized perch pieces, potato choice, roll and coleslaw. The beer-battered perch was out-of-this-world outstanding! Incredibly fresh and tender, with a nicely seasoned crust. So good! A+++

This weekend I was in the area and checked out Off Broadway Drafthouse. Surprisingly, it wasn't…read morepacked despite the packer game on a Sunday afternoon. I was greeted by a friendly host, sat at the bar and promptly greeted by the bartender. Lots of fun options for draft cocktails with creative names and many use local spirits. I opted for the Birria sandwich, a newer menu item. It has a spicy sauce and generous portions. It was calm and cozy at the bar which I appreciated after a busy weekend.

Idk about Amy because she wasn't working when we stopped but Brandy has the best attitude! Food…read morewas amazing and great service! Will definitely stop again next time I'm near Tomah!

Food took a long time, fries were room temp not enough pickles to cover burger all in all not…read moresatisfied.

Had the grilled shrimp it was very tasty done well. Service was good. Felt very cozy great ambianceread more

Holly is great! Food is consistently good, and staff is friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Has a…read moregood outdoor space but seating is limited.

Wonderful music venue! Cozy place with excellent bands, reasonably priced drinks and friendly…read morepeople. They feature jazz, Cuban salsa, comedy and much more. We'll be back again soon!

Difficult place to hear music in (not as bad as the Crystal Corner Bar, which has crap sightlines)…read more Not cheap. Parking quite uneven. Sometimes the musicians are worth a trek out there, but even bands I like I'd rather catch somewhere else.

Happened along this place and wanted to check it out…read more Looking for a good local bar with a good burger. This place was very cool and friendly patrons. Liz was our bartender and chef. We had a beer and decided to try a nacho burger. Made on a nice flat grill with fried onions, nacho cheese, tomato, olives, jalapeño and lettuce with fries - enough for both of us. Games available in the bar. Great conversation! Definitely a place to stop and have a bite to eat.

One of those places you go by but don't get around to checking it out. It's at the intersection of…read morehighway K and highway 12 across from the Quiktrip. A nice clean Tavern with the grill people were very nice and the food excellent. On Friday their fish fry is with haddock which you don't see very often, It's usually cod and was a nice change. Plenty of parking in their private lot. Give it a shot if in the area it's very good.