We were recommended this place by a local so we decided to give it a go. Inside was massive with…read moreplenty of seating options. We opted to sit at the bar to keep it casual. It happened to be their anniversary and they had special pricing on beer and food. We tried their Nitty Burger that came with six ounce of ground chuck burger, secret gritty sauce, and honey wheat sesame seed bun. The burger was nice, juicy, and delicious. A pint of Warped Speed scotch ale from Lake Louie Brewing paired nicely with the burger. They do this thing where on your birthday you get a free pint glass with beer. We constantly saw people coming in and redeeming their birthday treat which kept the vibe of the place fun and festive. If you're in the mood for a good burger and a cold pint of a WI craft beer then checkout Nitty Gritty.

We decided to stop in Sun Prairie for a bite on our way from MKE to Madison, and ended up landing a…read moretable in the bar area here at Nitty Gritty. The immediate area, which is downtown Sun Prairie was super cool and cute. Lots of shared spaces and mixed use buildings that included the building Nitty Gritty sits in. There are a few Nitty Gritty's scattered across the Madison area, but my buddy recommended this location due to convenience. We popped in on night 2 of the NFL draft, which is why we bellied up to a high top in the bar area. Nitty Gritty is more sports bar than anything, but if the bar is not your scene, they have several dining spaces inside and out. We started with a couple of beers and cocktails, and while we reviewed the dedicated "birthday shot book", we decided to stick with standard drinks...but the birthday shot thing is apparently a big deal here! My buddy went local beer from the tap and I went gin & tonic. Bad call on my part, as even though that is a basic cocktail, this is not a cocktail bar. The drink was not good, so second round I went Spotted Cow as well. All was right in the world in that moment. For food, we went quintessential bar food with wings and burgers. My buddy got the Smokehouse Burger, which is their house-bbq burger served on Texas toast. He sided it with the fries and noted that both were decent, not great, but also not terrible. Both lacked seasoning, especially the burger patty itself. I opted for the wings, black and blue dry rub to be specific. The wings were good size and fried well, very crispy and meaty for a wing. The seasoning, while present, was not very flavorful. I expected a bit more from a Cajun based rub. Food wise, it was just okay. Service was a hit and miss throughout the evening. While the place was not busy, the service was a bit slow for the amount of staff we noticed. We waited on refills and re-orders a bit longer than normal, especially sitting the bar area. This location has been here for a while and it shows in parts of the building interior and exterior. While conditionally certain areas need some love, the spaces were all clean and well kept. Overall, Nitty Gritty was okay. Seemed like your standard local sports bar with mid-level food and service. With that being said, I may be interested in spending time here for a birthday given that shot book!

Excellent! As soon as I walked in, I was shocked to see them serving breakfast a ton full of items…read moreon the menu cheesecake sandwich was superb top notch I found a gem !

You can never miss at The Gym. Food is excellent and comes hot to the table. I can't get past the…read morebreakfast platter - breakfast and lunch. Two regs, two pieces of meat, two hash brown patties and two pieces of toast for $10. Best breakfast in town. Best value too. And they always keep your coffee cup full. Menu has several great lunch options. The Gyro is very good and I recently had the grilled cheese. The place might not be fancy, but it is welcoming and down to earth. Highly recommend without any reservations.

I'd checked the menu on-line before going and probably shouldn't have, everything I wanted to order…read morethey no longer serve . We ended up ordering 4 different dinner items. Everything was good. Not spectacular, but good. The service was very good and the restaurant was clean. I'd go back and try it again.

We had outstanding service in the front house room. We had a table with a great view of the tv…read moreduring the Packer game. Their winter cocktail menu was fun, and the Love on the Brain was a standout. Everything we ordered was hot and fresh. We ordered our standards, and they never disappoint. Our friends had the wedge salad and the mac and cheese. Would definitely like to try those next time.

When we saw that it was conn to a Super 8, we almost left (no offense to Super 8). However, we saw…read morethe 4.8 stars and lots of reviews and, thus, decided to take a look inside. Very nice interior! Busy as can be with a dart league, 20-somethings, and business people. The manager, Chad, quickly walked up to us and gave up his booth so that all seven of us could sit together. He ended up helping me find something to eat, even with significant dietary restrictions. Gluten is not one of them, but they have several gluten-free options! The food was delicious with really good portions. All of us really liked our food choices and were super glad we decided to give it a try! Shout out to Chad for taking incredible care of me and not making me feel bad about my dietary needs!

We drove up and saw that The Bar Next Door was attached to a Super8 motel and we almost drove away…read morebut I am so glad we said 'what the hell' and went in. Rustic ambiance with a mix of high and low table seating as well as a good amount of space to belly up to the bar. Service was excellent. The servers worked great as a team and our order was taken promptly, food came out steaming hot, tables were bussed quickly. Great teamwork. I had to have the smash burger as it seems to be a signature item. It was so good! Two huge patties. I got mine with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and sauted onions. Fresh. Delicious. Love the little crisp on the smash burger. So good. My side was a salad but I may have stolen a fry just for a taste test and they had my approval. I can't believe we almost drove away. Do not do that. Go in. Enjoy the experience.

Excellent food Amazing service and great Ambiance every single person that works there is NICE AND…read moreKIND AND FRIENDLY

Great diner in Madison! I came here when I was visiting my friend in town. Service was good, food…read morewas even better! Big portions so you definitely get your money's worth :)

Great casual atmosphere. Almost like an English pub. Service was very good. Friendly and attentive…read morewaitress. Our first time there was for brunch. And we were impressed. We had a very enjoyable meal. This time, it was just an answer to, 'let's go somewhere for dinner.' And, we had another good experience. I love love the casual atmosphere. The cheese curds were well coated and seasoned. Fried to perfection. The buttermilk ranch was a perfect complement. The chicken bacon ranch salad was plentiful, loaded with stuff. Enough salad for 2. I thoroughly enjoyed by Great Lakes Walleye. Lightly coated with potato flakes and fried to light, flaky, flavorful perfection. The the lemon herb cream sauce gives it just the right pop. A totally enjoyable dish. On the side, I also like the selection of craft beers. This is my new favorite place to eat!

Loved the deviled eggs appetizer. Laying them on a bed of shredded lettuce was odd, but not…read moreterrible. They could have used a little more pickle relish topping. The fish and chips--chips were cooked to perfection but the tartar sauce and fish were just ok. I commented that they basically tasted like nothing. Our servers were attentive and friendly and service was quick. The ambiance was nice--easy conversational place. If it had been warmer, they have a fantastic seating area outside. Inside there is very little room in the host/check-in table area and we constantly felt like we were in the way when other parties came in.

We stopped by looking for delicious pie, and this place delivered. The graham cracker crust for the…read morechocolate pie was to die for, and the cherry pie was perfection. This is the old school diner of your dreams. Go. Eat pie. Be happy.

Old-fashioned diner featuring delicious house-made dinner rolls and pies. The three of us all…read moreappreciated that fried cod is available daily, not just Fridays. Service was excellent and so friendly. We also loved the side option of jello and the yummy mashed potatoes-and-gravy.

Good service with friendly staff. The brussel sprouts are totally worth the drive. Had the "Nice…read moreto Meat You" pizza and the 10" size is perfect for someone super hungry or for two people who enjoy sharing. 8 slices with quality meats and good sauce-to-crust ratio. The wood fired oven gives the crust the nice crunchy outside with the soft inside. Not a great restaurant for vegetarians only due to few choices. The place has a nice charm about it.

Overall our experience was great. The clam chowder was awesome. The ahi tuna crunch was wonderful…read moreand the Thai chicken pasta was good. All of those items I would definitely order again. The pasta seemed to take longer to come out than I would have guessed but no big deal. The watermelon smash drink though. I was not a fan at all. For $13 I still drank it but would definitely not order that again.