We went here for lunch before a game and everyone loved their food. It is very comfortable and…read moreservice was fantastic, really friendly and responsive. We had called in advance for reservations since we had a large party which is a good idea. They have a great menu including some great beers on tap (I had a blue moon, but others enjoyed local choices. Then we started out with some fried cheese curds. I am not a big fan of cheese curds, but these were delicious with a light bread coating and fried perfectly. For my main course, I ordered the Nashville which includes spareribs and brisket (on Texas toast). They have some incredible sides where you could pick two--I had the corn muffins and the beans (but also tried the hush puppies which were also great. Really excellent barbeque. The ribs were cooked just right and had a really nice flavor. They have several choices for sauces you can add on the table and the sweet one worked great for me. Then as much as I liked the ribs, I absolutely loved the brisket. Great flavor and it just melted in my mouth. Then both sides were outstanding, the corn muffins were so good. Everyone loved their sides. The portions were really generous also. Nobody finished and everyone loved it. Definitely worth a trip!

Ordered take-out for a party of 9 on Saturday, 9/12. Fantastic choice! Something for everyone, even…read moreour lone non-meat eater. All the packaging for travel was superior, the staff was attentive and super friendly, enjoyed the atmosphere & clean restrooms during our short wait for pick-up. The brisket was phenomenal, chicken & ribs both fall-apart delectable. We sampled a variety of yummy sauces. Everyone loved the Mac N Cheese and we're a tough crowd. Hubs loved the cornbread muffins and I was impressed with the perfectly creamy cole slaw. Plenty of leftovers that we polished off the next day. Would return, maybe to add some seafood next time!

Wow! We really enjoyed our fish fry from the Seafood Center! Tasty fried cod and fried shrimp…read more Great fries. The fresh Cherrystone Clams we ordered for our family clam boil were amazing! We will definitely keep this place top of mind for our seafood needs!

Friday - NO LAKE PERCH ... ordered catfish, THEY BATTERED IT!! Huge no, no!!! Coleslaw was…read moreliterally served in a condiment container!! Unfortunately, had to toss the entire meal, wasn't worth it!!!

Ordered the combo A with crawfish! 1/2 snow…read morecrab,shrimp,crawfish + potatoes +rice. Cajun butter mild Excellent service and amazing flavor! Seemed pretty slow and eerie but food came fast and hot !!

Kind of a weird empty gray vibe when you walk in. Service was good - they don't check on you too…read moremuch cuz nobody wants to be interrupted while bib'd up! FOOD IS SOOOO GOOD!

Had a great dinner and received wonderful service from Chloe! We had the 8oz steak w/asparagus and…read morehad plenty of moscato! Chloe even gave me a shell to go!

This was a wonderful dining experience from our entry into this rustic but elegant dining room with…read morea boat at the entrance, to the bar in the middle of the dining area. The hostess was accommodating and our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The star: FRESH seafood! The Lobster Roll- with or without flying fish roe-EXCEPTIONAL! However, my Bucatini--sauteéd lobster, shrimp, a scallop, mussels and clams with capers, an experiential tomato saffron broth and parmesan with a PERFECTLY prepared pasta was incredible.

First time at Fairchild and it blew our minds! Our server was great and helpful with helping us…read morechoose what to order. All the food was spectacular, this is a must stop in Madison.

We had good service, the vibe was fun, and the food was good. They went above and beyond to…read morehelp my friend with food allergies know what she could order. The cappaletti was really flavorful but could have been hotter. My friend absolutely loved the flavor of the risotto but didn't enjoy the rabbit as much (it was fairly dry). Everything was good, but with how highly rated and recommended they are, I think I was expecting to be more wowed. a

Now we all know this is not a fine dining experience with beautiful ambience in the hottest…read morelocation in town, so I'm not going to review it as if it's comparable to that. But if you're going to the restaurant, expecting flavorful and fresh tasting seafood with good service and without Frills, then I think it earns at least 4 (the deduction is just that my table wasn't as clean as I would've liked it when we were seated, and I didn't love the taste of the corn included in the meal, but my partner loved it so maybe it's just a personal preference). I'd say this is a good casual spot and one bag is enough to share for at least 2 to 3 people.

If you like Joe's Crab Shake check Ragin Cajun out. Almost the same food and a much better price…read more Restaurant is very clean and the food is outstandingly good. Loved it. Will go back again.

I don't even like seafood but this fish themed bar was a blast! We saw the good reviews and…read moredecided to try it out. On a busy Saturday we couldn't even get a reservation til 9:30. We arrived at 9 and tried to frt seated early. No dice. But we sat the bar and had spritzers and appetizers. Not bad! Lots of local brews and ciders, plus plenty of open sparkling wine. The signature sardines were imported and served in the tin. What, you thought they came from lake Monona? It's across the parking lot, but these were from Spain. I'm told they were good. Let my take a moment to mention how friendly the service was. At the bar and all the helpers, I can't believe how kind and friendly they were. Order a little or a lot they were there to serve. By the time we got a table we were well on our way. Our server was excellent. Super nice, and knowledgeable about the menu He talk to us about the menu and took our orders from memory. We ordered everything from his suggestions. It was good move. We had the special scallops. They were 10U size, meaning 10 her pound. Each plate came with three peices. Th hey were good. We also ordered the lamb chops. Seated with a burnt crust. I think wrapped in bacon. Wow we really enjoyed it too. Dessert almost got skipped we're so full from a weekend of eating. He highly recommended the butterscotch pudding. It was like a big cup of pudding. It was amazing, highly recommend. We also shared a standard vanilla crème brûlée, which was merely very good. Light fluffy and perfectly crusted. Yes the food was good. The vibe was energetic. But what really made it enjoyable me was the friendly service and knowledge of the food.

Checked this place out for weekend brunch. We had a reservation and were seated at a table by the…read morewindows which was great because they have a beautiful view of the lake. But even if you can't get a view the interior of the restaurant also has a super cute ambiance and is a great vibe for brunch. Service was great and attentive from the hosts and servers alike. They were prompt, friendly, and happy to discuss the menu! Spinach, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese & bacon omelette (3.5/5) - the dish was cooked well and we enjoyed the ingredient but it was very bland. It honestly tasted like it just needed some more salt. Sardine Burger (4/5) - I really enjoyed the burger but it also tasted like it needed a pinch more salt. Because of the richness of the Gorgonzola and onion jam it needed the salt to balance it a bit more. Also, we ordered it medium rare but it came out well done. If they just fixed those two things it would have been perfect. Brioche French Toast (5/5) - probably one of the best French toasts we've ever had. It was perfect. Fluffy, flavorful, and with an amazing fruit compote. Overall, this was a great experience and we look forward to come back for dinner service

I heard about this place from the comedian Al Madrigal . It was the example of how to run a place…read moreon a Wednesday at 10:30 at night. The staff was great and the bar while packed it had this jack off named Kyle bitching and moaning about how packed it was . He should have been tossed out by the staff as he was one of those chicken finger eating no idea what real food tastes like generation who would rather eat chicken fingers and tater tots and play on his phone. The steak I had was pretty damn good and the French fries seemed to be hand cut and super fresh. Go here eat here and never ever listen to Kyle

Where to begin. We were seated at a table that was in a room that sounded like we were in a sports…read morebar. It was so loud that my wife and I had to raise our voices to talk to each other. The communication between us and the waitress contained many requests to repeat ourselves. It was bad. They provided us with a small loaf of uncut bread (which, of course, sent crumbs all over the table) with enough butter for half a piece. They were happy to bring more but we had to ask. Apparently, butter is at a premium at the Tornado room. We also received a glass (?) of raw vegetables with no accompaniment. I like vegetables as much as the next guy, but it would be nice to provide some kind of dip. Raw radish? My wife ordered a $13.50 drink that came in a small water glass. Enough said. I ordered a New York Strip (medium rare), steak fries and a wedge salad. The steak was fine, not great. The problem was that it was 2 inches thick. Now I know that people ohhh and ahhh over a thick cut of meat, but it is impossible to cook it right. The edges were fine but the center was as raw as if it just came out of the field. There are only 2 ways to cook a 2-inch steak to someone's liking, raw and well done. Everything else is a disappointment. The flavor was good but nothing special. You can get the same taste in most basic restaurants. The steak fries were floppy and luke warm. I HATE a warm fry. If you sell fries, they need to be crisp and hot or don't bother. My wedge salad was not a wedge salad. It was a chunk of iceburg (good) with roquefort (fine), no bacon (WHAT?), cucumber, tomato slices, croutons, onions, and black olive (again, what? to all of it). This was a garden salad without the lettuce cut up. Don't call it a wedge salad. It's not. My wife had the shrimp, asparagus and french onion soup. The soup was good. Good flavor and very fresh. The asparagus was not. You know when you get a piece of asparagus and start to eat at the tip and work your way down. It's really good at the top but there is a point where it gets stringy and you give up on it. These were like that. This is a sigh of low-quality asparagus. For $1.50 per spear, stringy should be found nowhere in the description. What was edible was good. The shrimp was really good. The spices they used were very tasty. The only complaint I have would be the size. They were smaller than I would have expected from what is supposed to be a high-end steak house. All-in-all, save your money. If you want to spend $50 on a steak, there are lots of places with better atmosphere and food.

Great food and amazing atmosphere. Staff is always pleasant and helpful. The old fashions are great.read more

Serviceable is what comes to mind. We had appetizers and dessert at the bar with drinks…read more I wouldn't order a mixed drink here again. The drinks are not well crafted tempura were not. The Manhattan was served on the rocks and simply was rye poured out of the bottle into the glass with a splash of vermouth. The old fashioned prepared in the same way. Bourbon on the rocks with a splash of some sort of premade mix. Oysters were ok, a bit fishy smelling but we ate in the Midwest. Desserts were definitely the highlight although pretty small, not suitable for sharing.

This place is amazing. It's farm to table so they partner with neighboring farmers for their fresh…read moreingredients. The cheese curd is a must try - they come with a garlic aioli and gochu jang sauce, yummy! The kale caesar and bibimbap were both very good. Nice ambiance, high ceilings, very clean. Our server was good and attentive.

Disappointing return after 11 years…read more I first visited this restaurant 11 years ago and loved it, so I was excited to come back. Unfortunately, something has changed. The menu options were limited, and the food was disappointing. My steak arrived ice cold. Service wasn't any better: we sat at the bar, and the bartender seemed bothered that we wanted to order food. I won't be returning. I love a good farm to table restaurant and this one was extremely disappointing.