We had an exceptional experience here recently, thanks to a friend that is a member!…read more Note: This is a membership-based club and dining is only open to members and their guests. AMBIANCE: We visited in early December, so the space was absolutely decked out in holiday decorations. Even without the holiday decor, the space shines - eclectic wallpaper and colorful decor, unique furniture and lighting that makes for a truly special atmosphere. SERVICE: We had a reservation in the Clementine, and our member friend was greeted by name before we even got to the check-in desk. We had friendly, attentive service throughout our meal! FOOD: The Clementine menu offers classics you can expect to see year-round, as well as rotating classics. Of course, the seasonal offerings caught my eye! Tip: You can get some of the items they offer in the more casual bar in the basement up here! We ordered their famous cheese curds from that menu for starter. We split a wedge salad which was delicious and crisp. For dinner, I ordered the Elk Osso Buco and it was divine. Slow roasted to perfection and falling off the bone, unique vanilla parsnip puree, and delicious coffee roasted carrots complimented perfectly. Others in my party ordered the filet steak which was cooked to perfection, and the Apple Cider Glazed Pork Belly - which was maybe our favorite of the night with its bright Asian-inspired flavors and kohlrabi pear slaw. We were really indulging, so ended with creme brulee and the dark chocolate banana mousse dome. Both, again delicious. Top-notch fine dining experience here - I loved every bite!

10/10 fine dining experience. The vibes in this place are so incredible - beautiful seating,…read morewallpaper in all of the right places, and incredible fixtures. Cocktail menu is high end and covers every palette. Menu options are superb - salmon and Wagyu beef were cooked perfectly, every bite was lovely. Highly recommend!

I did the Monona Terrace tour in the middle of a 3 day Frank Lloyd Wright themed trip to Wisconsin…read more While the tour was interesting it was a bit underwhelming compared to my tours of Taliesin, Unitarian Meeting House and SC Johnson administration building and Research Tower. The tour is reasonably priced, although I did end up paying $6 for parking at Monoma Terrace. Check-in for the tour is in the gift shop which is nicely set up with a nice selection of Frank Lloyd Wright items, Madison items and some other items. I ended up as the only one on my tour so I got a very nice one on one experience. My tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and personable. I did get a nice tour through the various parts of the Community and Convention Center; they were setting up for a number of college graduations. The center has a wide variety of rooms and areas, including a great plaza and garden on the roof. The center takes advantage of its lake front location and in true Wright fashion it brings the outside into the building in interesting and effective ways. Monona Terrace went through a number of designs and intended purposes during Frank Lloyd Wright's lifetime, unfortunately it was not built until well after his death so while the outside follows closely to Wright's designs the interior was revised by members of the Taliesin Fellowship, the result is a very nice building and one that seems to work very well, but it seems to be missing a bit of the Frank Lloyd Wright magic and wow factor. There are a couple of places where there is a bit of that sparkle, but as a Frank Lloyd Wright tour it falls a bit short for me. If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright completist or have some extra time Monona Terrace is worth a visit, but if you are planning a trip for the Frank Llyod Wright Wisconsin trail and need to prioritize other site might be worth considering.

It has been six years since my last review and we have now had many chances to attend events at…read morethis venue with great views of the lake. We have been regular attendees of free music events on the roof in summer which are great fun. We have been to many different markets, trade shows and cheese competitions and we have even done their tour of the facility. Most have been free. That alone would rate 4.5 stars. The big downsize is the crummy parking garage which is dark and dirty and hard to navigate. It feels unsafe at night. It is difficult to figure out if it is in the midst of a renovation but it certainly needs a major one. Given this deficit I have downgraded this facility to an overall 4 star rating.

While I loved the ambiance of the stately venue, my meal was a disappointment. The University Club…read moreis situated in a stunning, century old, Tudor revival mansion with views of Lake Mendota and the Memorial Union. I dropped by for lunch recently and ordered the $9 Cauliflower Chickpea Quinoa Sandwich (a seared cauliflower, chickpea and quinoa patty with provolone, sun dried tomato pesto on a griddled sourdough roll) with a side of over salted sweet potato fries. The patty had a bitter taste from being slightly burnt and was overwhelmed flavor-wise by the potent sun-dried tomatoes. While my server was fantastic, the pace of the meal moved along at a crawl, probably due to a large banquet being hosted that day. While I enjoyed the novelty of visiting the venue, the food will keep me from making repeated visits.

Univeristy Club was that elusive building on campus I never got to go in as an undergraduate. After…read moremy friends' recent wedding reception here, that all changed. The building itself is gorgeous. The brick on the outside becomes white walls with exposed wood paneling on the inside. It was a beautiful venue to celebrate the love of my beautiful friend and her wonderful now-husband. However, it was horribly hot inside. The bridal party was sweating uncomfortably, as were the guests. Granted, it's an older building, so I don't know if it has central air or not, but it was blistering hot. The food, however, was only lukewarm when it was served. The staff, however, seemed wonderful, and overall, I thought it was a lovely location for a wedding reception.

Literally have no idea how this place has 4 stars. The regulars are absolutely terrible (minus a…read morefew decent ones) and basically own the bar. Good if you want to be overcharged for drinks unless you're an old man.

I walked in this bar and could not stop laughing, the crowd that was there was such a hoot…read more Gretchen the bartender was great, it was an all around fun time. It is a neighborhood bar so everyone knew everyone.

My niece had a December wedding here and it couldn't have been a better choice for a venue. The…read moreowners, Betsy and Dave, attend to every need and were extremely hospitable and accommodating. A snowstorm the day before the wedding created a beautiful backdrop for photos, too, so a winter wedding was spectacular! This quaint, out of the way, farm provided a casual, yet elegant setting. We never felt rushed and the owners were quick to help when it came to moving around chairs, flower arches, and decorations. An added plus was the loft which was ideal for video and a birds' eye view of the ceremony. Location was within minutes of hotels, so guests didn't have far to venture. The fact that the ceremony AND the reception were in the same building was really neat. The turnaround from "chapel" to "dance floor" was fast, too! I would recommend anyone considering a party venue to consider this place. It will be a unique experience regardless of what type of party you have.

Excellent facility and staff for a wedding! My son married his beautiful bride there earlier this…read moremonth and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. All seemed to go well without any issues

Doubleday's catered Holy Cross Lutheran Church's 100th anniversary lunch last Sunday in Madison…read more They were fantastic. From my viewpoint, (serving coleslaw) the food was well prepared and received. The employees were outstanding. The presentation was welcoming and professional. I highly recommend Doubleday's for your catered gatherings. I apologize for sneaking a piece of cake behind the trays when I thought nobody was looking. :)

I went to Doubleday's on a Saturday to attend a Celebration of Life in the banquet hall. I was…read moresurprised at how large Doubleday's was! On the first floor, they have a spacious banquet hall, a bar, and a pull-tab machine. I'm also pretty certain I saw people playing Beer Pong or Flip Cup cups at a couple of tables in the back of the banquet room... Downstairs they have a bowling alley, a large sports bar, a pool table, and claw machines. I also saw they offer fresh made pizza and fish fry. A little something for everyone I suppose! *I can't comment on the food or drinks because I didn't eat or drink at the celebration.*

The food was incredible ! . The venue was quite affordable and we were able to decorate it so it…read morebecame quite beautiful for our wedding reception/dance. Can't say enough about how good the food was . Would highly recommend this venue .

The food....AMAZING. We got a smoked pork, vegetarian dish and a Parmesan encrusted chicken breast…read more Our guests still are raving about how delicious it was and you get a very good amount of food. I actually got to sit down and eat and it was easily some of the best food I have had in my life. The staff were very attentive, making sure me and my husband were well taken care of. They would bring us waters when we were looking dehydrated. My guests told me that the staff was amazing and helpful at every turn. The staff knew what they were doing, were very organized and very polite to all of my guests, they wanted to ensure that everyone was having an amazing time. The venue, also amazing. We had about 155 guests that fit in one half of the hall space perfectly. We were able to set everything up the day before the wedding so we weren't stressed on our wedding day. Chad was very responsive to anything we were needing including tables, linens and made sure everything looked beautiful the day of. We booked out wedding at The Heights about 8 months out from our wedding day. The first 7 months or so it was a bit challenging to get ahold of the Chad but the month before the wedding he would answer every call and email right away! Overall I would highly recommend The Heights to anyone looking for a venue. If you like an amazing staff, food and venue this is the place for you! Chad was very kind and made sure that we were well taken care of!

This is a really fun local bar to go to. It's really like local, like Cheers. I love it. The…read morebartender Mike on a Wednesday is a hoot. He plays the best music and everyone is serious about their Jeopardy Show when it comes on. It's awesome the whole bar plays. It's small and cozy. They don't have food but frozen pizza. Their good. But you can always put in an order through the bartender and get a nice hot mouth watering sandwich from Jiffy Lube next door. No, I'm not going to tell you what they have there, that's another review. The drinks are awesome and the bartender doesn't let your glass stay empty, he's right on it. They have a nice variety of beer, and alcohol. They even carry those CBD drinks and soda. The bartender knows how make lots of drinks and my favorite is a shot called the salted nut roll. Yum They have a nice back room with a fireplace and pool table. I love it that when it's someone's birthday they will celebrate that person with decorations and snacks. It's just one of those places that I usually go ok, I used to go on Wednesday and meet up with some awesome friends. I had to start adulting. I miss them. I go in from time to time and surprise them and the love is over flowing.

Time hasn't changed this tavern. Wood paneling. Decent tap list. Your typical booze selection…read more Pizza made in a table top pizza oven. Busse's is your typical Wisconsin dive bar. Prices are fair. Friendly bartender and customers.