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    Tornado Steak House

    4.0 (835 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    TORNADO STEAK HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    8 Oz. Filet with hashbrowns
    Christopher L.

    A fantastic supper club steak house downtown Madison! The service was spot on in a cool dim lit dining area. The wedge salad was crispy and very tasty. The steak was perfectly tender and seasoned excellently. The cheesy hash browns were a filling side with it. Last but not least, the bread was fantastic and had a delicious flavor. I could literally have filled up on bread, it was that good. Overall this is a must try restaurant when in the area.

    Coquille Saint Jacques
    Jenny K.

    Stopped in at 10pm on a Friday to try the steak sandwich on the late night menu. The sandwich was good with lots of steak but I wouldn't come back for it. Love the French onion soup and scallops which I've had on their regular menu. It's a fun place to go to late at night if you're hungry and want to eat good.

    Bret B.

    Tornado is a regional classic! Bar is classic. I enjoyed the steak and hash browns which are a perfect 10. I wanted the walleye, but I wanted to try the legendary hash browns and and was enjoying a nice bottle of Honig Cab Sav so a steak seemed the way to go. Next time I'm getting the walleye :). Booth is very comfortable. Service was prompt, attentive, professional and Midwest friendly. Love this place and look forward to returning. This goes into my top 10 USA steakhouse list.

    mushroom sauce steak
    Chara B.

    This place reminds me of an old school steakhouse.. and I loved it! Came here on a Saturday evening with no reservation and the place was super packed.. we were able to secure 2 seats at the bar which was perfect! Ordered a few cocktails, the bartenders were great, attentive, helpful, answered all of our questions and very accommodating. The seating was a little tight (as a lefty) but it all worked out perfectly. The drinks were amazing, the ambiance was lovely, the music was great. I ordered a new york strip and a side caesar salad. The new york strip was cooked to perfection (medium rare) and I also ordered fries.. I love some good steak fries and these certainly delivered. Being at the bar was perfect too because we were able to get drinks quickly and sit side by side, which I always do appreciate. All in all, an amazing location with great staff and food, will be back!

    Flank steak with brussel sprouts
    Heather W.

    While a reservation was not available, at 5:00pm opening time walk-in dining at the bar was available. This suited us (2) very well as we were ordering a fairly light dinner before a concert. Staff was cordial, attentive without hovering. A manhattan up with called liquor was good and served with a luxardo cherry, not some neon colored sugar bomb. The French onion soup tasted good, but the cheese was a bit of a disappointment to that diner. The lobster bisque was really more of a lobster chowder (potatoes in a bisque were surprising) and the soup was delicious. We split a flank steak, rare, with a side of Brussel sprouts. Very enjoyable. No dessert, had to dash for the concert. We would recommend and will be back.

    Liz M.

    Absolutely delightful supper club in the heart of downtown Madison. We went here with friends who had never visited a supper club before and this was a great experience for all. Our server was very friendly and gave us great recommendations. The space was cozy and classic and clean, even nicer than we expected. The steaks were outstanding, the sides were solid, desserts were lovely. Be prepared for an absolutely odd welcome snack of vegetables in a cup of ice, I truly have no idea why this is the snack of choice but, it's a very funny choice for sure. Expect a predictably delicious albeit classic meal and a fun time in a great environment, and you will be very satisfied!

    14oz filet - enough for 2 small eaters
    Khiang S.

    Finally made it here after 42 years. I knew of this place but don't know why I never ate here. Maybe it is because of the prices. It is a $$$ restaurant so I have to wait to till I can afford it. Anyway, it is a good value place because the portions are huge!!! The escargot appetizer was small-ish compared to the rest. The last time I had escargots was in France and I wasn't thrilled but this.... It renewed my appreciation for escargots again. The scallop appetizer was rich with the cream sauce and mashed potatoes but it was very yummy. We had 4 different dishes. Each comes with salad or soup and 1 side. 3 of us had salad and 1 had the soup du jour - cream of mushroom. The soup was very salty. Had to take that to go and add more water later. As for the salad, I thought we all have the same salad just different dressing but I was surprised. The Cesar salad had an anchovy on it! The wedge salad definitely had a high wedge. Right about now we were already getting full. Did I mention the fresh bread assortment and thick pads of butter? They were so good. One of us ate it like it was cheese, out a big slap of it on a slice of bread to eat it. For main meals, we had the rack of lamb, 14 oz filet, 28oz ribeye with bones, and duck breast. It was a full rack of lamb chops so nicely done. The sauce is tangy and sweet and went well with the asparagus. The duck breast was also good and was paired with the green beans. Both steaks (it is a steak house all) were beautifully grilled. I love the charred parts around the bone. So delicious. One down side to this place is the noise. I can hardly hear my what my companion is saying. So take note of that. Come to tornado steak house to eat and not talk and you will be fine. The room is pretty dim too so these photos had to be edited to show the white table top (paper) and plates. Server was very nice and patient with us. It was hard to decide what to order. It was a busy night though.

    Fl 16 Oz. Sirloin
    Nessa D.

    LOVE THIS PLACE!!! This is a hidden gem located near the capital. The downstairs area has a bar that resembles a speakeasy. Great place to chill with friends. The upstairs area is the restaurant area where you can have your try of frog legs or escargot (both are amazing). Good vibes and a great place to impress someone special or to take an out of state colleague to have dinner. This is always a hip spot and I highly recommend!!

    Filet Au Poivre
    Tricia C.

    My husband and I spent Valentine's Day at Tornado Steakhouse. It had been a few years since we last ate there, and it was the place I chose as our "last hurrah" before baby #3 arrives in a few weeks. We were seated in the basement, which we didn't even know existed. It was so nice down there! Beautiful white booths, a private bar, and an old fashioned jukebox adorn the back wall, creating a time capsule below the main floor. My husband had a Pinot Noir, and I opted for the lavender mocktail. It was a little bitter, as the lemon outweighed the lavender flavor, but overall was tasty. I always enjoy the relish and the bread, especially the biscuit- it's big and flaky and was perfect since I was fasting all day for this meal. My husband ordered the hot bacon vinaigrette salad (reminiscent of Wonder Bar, RIP) and I had the clam chowder. Both were delicious! For our main entrees, my husband had the T-bone with hashbrowns, and I had the Filet Au Poivre with brussels sprouts. They accidentally gave me hashbrowns instead, so they brought the brussels sprouts on the side. I was happy to have both, as the hashbrowns are so crispy A few years ago they had a peppercorn brandy sauce that was to die for, and I was so looking forward to it, but sadly they no longer have it the cognac mushroom cream sauce wasn't a bad replacement though! The staff was very friendly and accommodating - what normally would have been a perfectly cooked steak had to be thrown back on because I'm pregnant, and they were so helpful with that. 3 more weeks until I can have my steaks medium rare again

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    Love this place. Vintage steak house super club vibe: food and service was excellent!

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    Ask the Community - Tornado Steak House

    Is there Valet Parking?

    No, there is not typically valet parking in Madison, WI. There are large parking structures and street parking close by.

    What is the best thing to get on the menu?

    The "filet au poivre" is incredible. My wife usually opts for the salmon

    Does the bar have open seating?

    Yes it does, as well as the bar downstairs!

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