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    The Harvey House

    4.5 (241 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Parsnip cake
    Noah L.

    Really nice / classy environment. Good food and cocktails. I liked the martini and the parsnip cake. And the relish tray was pretty awesome. I got the duck tortellini which came in a consumme. This was good but not fantastic -- the broth and filling were very similar in flavor and a bit one note. The other people I was with loved their food especially the steak And the scallop chowder. Service was very attentive and proactive. Honestly service was the highlight pretty much flawless.

    Anna N.

    At The Harvey House, you don't just pay for the outstanding food. You pay for the experience. Our server Sebastian took wonderful care of us and made sure we could celebrate our 5 year anniversary in the perfect way. He even treated us to complimentary prosecco and sticky coconut rice for desert. Here's what we ordered: Washington Punch Rum Cocktail - delicious and not too sweet. Loved the cherry garnish! Slow Cooked Salmon - Had super crispy skin, a healthy portion served with a delightful savory sauce and a side of cooked veggies Garlic shrimp starter with Brioche bread: flavorful and plenty of bread to dip in the garlic sauce French onion soup: Creamy, delectable, a perfect warm side to the rest of our food The staff catered to our every need and desire, and you can tell that they undergo significant training to fully understand the menu and the company culture. 10/10 would return for another fancy dinner or celebration!

    Walleye
    Cristina M.

    What a great place! Friendly staff and excellent food! We sat upstairs at the bar which was alot of fun. The Bartender was attentive and fun! Loved the walleye and French onion soup ! I'll be back as soon as possible!

    Hotel Washington Punch
    Sheryl S.

    Giving the Harvey House 4.5 stars. We came here for post-dinner cocktails and dessert at the recommendation of our friends who are locals. The bar was full but we were sat at a small table right next to the hostess stand (kind of a weird spot to have a table IMO). Interior decor is cool and classy. Our server was very nice and gave us some good recs. My fiancé had an Old Fashioned, I had a Hotel Washington Punch, and we shared the Banana Foster Pavlova which was to die for. The next time we come here we'll definitely have dinner, as the entree options looked enticing. This is not a fault of the restaurant or staff but my fiancé and I felt there was something offputting (and dare I say, judgmental) about the crowd/vibe on the night we visited. It felt like everyone was staring at us. Not sure if it was the way we were dressed (there were others dressed more casually) or if we just gave off visitor vibes, but it definitely felt weird. *shrugs*

    Walleye
    Grant S.

    A friend recommend Harvey House while we were in town for our 7 year anniversary from Chicago and we were blown away! The Harvey House has won our hearts and taste bud allegiance for all future visits! First of all, the ambiance is exquisite pulling in the historic rail road vibe and classic decor with an upscale contemporary supper club ethos. Second of all, we had the most fabulous server: Veronica. She took great care of us and ensured that we had an excellent dinning experience and 7-year anniversary celebration! Thanks Veronica! Third, and most importantly, every dish and drink was absolutely delectable. Starting with the house roll, to the Brussel sprouts, and the garlic shrimp, our appetizer selection was phenomenal. My husband got the Foggy Geezer IPA from Three Floyds and I got a dirty gin martini. Yum! For our anniversary, they surprised us with complimentary champagne. It was so yummy and a truly generous touch. Thank you! For the main courses we decided to split the truffle Mac and cheese and the superior walleye with spaetzle. Both were incredibly delicious in very different ways. The walleye was local, fresh, and yummy! The truffle Mac and cheese was decadent and bursting with flavor. We would do the same again in the future! We went all out for dessert! We got espresso martini's (yum!!) and the dark chocolate crème Brule. Yum yum yum!!! And to further spoil us, they gave us the Apple pavlova with a candle to celebrate our 7 years of marriage! Needless to say we walked away overjoyed, feeling loved, and pleasantly plump! Thank you for an incredible dining experience and anniversary celebration, Harvey House! We look forward to returning the next time we are in town!

    Torrie B.

    Several people suggested that we visit The Harvey House while in Madison, and I'm glad they did! The ambience is sleek and modern. We were greeted right away and Chad took great care of us. It was my husband's birthday and we felt very special the entire visit. Shrimp cocktail was great, but the relish tray was something special. Highly recommend for a fun supper club experience. Husband ordered the chicken with morels and I ordered the salmon. Both entrees were fresh and delicious. Warm bread with whipped butter was a nice touch. Drinks were well made. We were given after dinner drinks for free which was very kind. Then we were given 2 (almost 3) free desserts by accident, which made us laugh and we definitely accepted them and appreciated them. We will tell all of our friends and family to visit soon! Enjoy!

    Paloma
    Camille L.

    This place is super cute inside. There is upstairs seating as well. The food was decent. We split the relish appetizer and the salmon entree was only ok. The Paloma tasted kind of bland. I give the decor and service five stars but food is only four stars. This place books up far in advance so make reservations early, especially during Badger football weekends. I personally thought this place was over hyped but it's worth trying if in town.

    Emily M.

    The Harvey House gives upscale supper club a new meaning. It's a cozy atmosphere with top notch food. The kale Caesar was fantastic- perfectly dressed with buttery croutons. The hand cut rigatoni was worth every penny. We finished off the meal with a dessert cocktail. The manager, Emily, checked in on us twice throughout the meal and was very friendly and welcoming.

    Superior Walleye, crusted with toasted rye, with horseradish sabayon and spinach spatzle
    Casey R.

    We traveled in from Chicago, and what was our first ever trip to Madison was made absolutely perfect by an evening at The Harvey House, a schmaltzy, classy testament to Wisconsin supper clubs of old, built into an historic train station! Our server, Kennedy, was simply outstanding: super informative and accommodating while being down-to-earth and personable. The ambience was warm and inviting, plush and quite romantic. We sat in the house's best seats: a spacious booth facing the kitchen, allowing us a behind-the-scenes glimpse as we watched an incredibly talented room of chefs firing dishes left and right, elevating an already cool experience. And the food was absolutely incredible! We ordered the Superior Walleye- a Must if you've never been... the creamy horseradish sabayon they serve it with was an inspired choice. So rich and lovely. And then we also ordered the Herb Roasted Chicken. I never think restaurant chicken will be all that special, but I was wrong this time; it was top notch and sooooo decadently delicious. Couldn't recommend either dish more highly. We were there celebrating an anniversary and also our recent engagement, so they trotted out champagne in addition to the martinis we ordered - ALL of which were expertly crafted (and the martinis were served in generous portions in refill glasses that were transferred by our server into fresh chilled glasses when our first drink got low). And we even received complimentary digestif sipping shots after it was all a memory. We even got a visit from the GM who congratulated us and thanked us for dropping in, making us feel VERY special indeed. All in all, we had a lovely time, and will recommend this stop to literally every person who ever asks for dinner spots in Madison.

    Strawberries and cream pavlova
    Craig H.

    What an amazing dining experience! Highly recommend! Aside from some access/parking issues, we couldn't have had a better dinner and a better experience. We made reservations rather last minute and so sat at the upstairs bar. Usually eating a meal at the bar can be a lesser experience, but I think our experience was greatly enhanced by sitting at the bar. First, it was a bar for six, so it was small and intimate. Second, the bartender was attentive, informative, conversational, fun, and truly improving the dining experience. All that was great, but what truly impressed was the food. My wife and I travel all over the world and get the opportunity to dine in some pretty incredible restaurants. Our meal at The Harvey House was inventive, delicious, and truly extraordinary. Thanks to our bartender (I wish I could recall his name, it was his second night at the upstairs bar) and to the chef and kitchen staff for a truly incredible dinner. Afterward, we were given a private tour of the group space in the restaurant's antique dining train car by the restaurant manager. Very generous of their time!

    Cannelloni, short rib
    Ellena K.

    Amazing, unique dishes as always. Shaved vegetable salad and loaded baked potato were highlights. Proteins were perfectly cooked. Salmon was so buttery and plated beautifully. The wonderful staff always make Harvey house so much more special than a dinner. We had have never sat upstairs before, but absolutely loved the vibe there. There is another beautiful bar at the end of the dining space The bathroom is on the left of the bar.

    Burger Week - Solly's burger!
    Emily D.

    I enjoy Harvey House, but it's not my all time favorite spot. The 2 other times I've been here would be 3 stars since my food was never warm...but this visit was a 4! The burger was INCREDIBLE. If I could eat this every week for the rest of my life, I'd be happy. The sizzling shrimp de jonghe was just ok. The shrimp was a bit chewy and I don't think I would order it again. Our server at the bar was lovely and I love the supper club vibes of the restaurant. It's a great place for a bar dinner, but there's other higher end spots in town I would go for a sit down meal.

    Walleye
    Gerardo V.

    Stopped in for dinner and sat at the bar where Stu took care of me. Enjoyed a red corn old fashioned. Stu helped me make phenomenal selections to the menu, especially the turtle soup, which is served with a grand cru cheese mousse and was easily the best turtle soup I've ever enjoyed. The walleye was great, as was the strawberry pavlova. Truly enjoyed my meal, Stu's service, and even having non-street parking in the downtown Madison area.

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    Another first-time experience in Madison, and this spot came highly recommended if you're a true…read morewhiskey or bourbon lover, and wow it did NOT disappoint! It happened to be near the theatre we went to, so we decided to stop in and check it out. They have nearly 775 different types of whiskey to choose from, which is wild! I loved that they offer different ounce sizes so you can sample a few, and they even pair it with water so you stay hydrated while tasting (smart touch). Price ranges between ~$7.50-$20.00+. The place had a cozy, lounge-like vibe and was pretty busy, but the staff was friendly and helpful. It's first come first served for seating, just like any bar. We sampled a few whiskeys and also tried their premade espresso martini. The whiskey selection was phenomenal, the espresso martini was decent, not the best I've had (it was premade), but still enjoyable (it's made with Tito's, which isn't my favorite base, but I appreciate the fresh coffee beans they used). All in all, this place is a hidden gem. Great whiskey, friendly staff, and the perfect cozy spot to escape the rain for a while. I'll definitely be back next time to try even more from their list!

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    I REALLY LOVE THE FAMILY FRIENDLY DRAG SHOWS!!! They hold them once a month, usually on a weekend…read morefrom 7-9pm. And politely ask for families to close tabs & exit for the next adult drag show to start at 9:30pm. I really want this place to continue its offerings so hear me out (below) on why I chose a low star review). Drinks are super reasonable, just as other review posted. And bar staff (and everyone else there for that matter) are extremely friendly and respectful. They offer free popcorn on the backside of the bar (help yourself)! And pizza for the late night cravings. The reason for my 3 stars (should really be 2 but I truly want to promote this place in hopes they keep it going and can pay for a deep cleaning... lol). I get it's a late night spot, but I'm very conscious when it comes to bathrooms. I don't think these have been cleaned in years. If they weren't half as bad as they were at 7pm -- I'd be willing to give it 3.5 stars. Clean them up right and I'd give it an EASY 5 stars. I hope the owners/managers hear me out on this one!

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