I ate here for dinner at the recommendation of a work colleague. I arrived to the restaurant with reservations. I was seated after a brief wait. I stated with a Spotted Cow IPA while reviewing the menu. The menu had many steaks to choose from but I chose the house special which was the 20 oz. bone-in tenderloin. I ordered that with the hash browns and spinach salad with bacon and balsamic. The spinach salad was great as the bacon took it to the next level! I was disappointed when I saw many entrée plate as both the steak and hash browns appeared to be burned. I ordered the steak medium and the hash browns extra crispy. I cut into the steak and it was cooked medium well on the inside and was charred on the outside. The bone was a significant portion of the 20 oz. as I ate the steak with no problem. Unfortunately, my hash browns were burned throughout. The service was good here and the restaurant had a nice ambiance but I was stumped when I was told this was the best steak that Madison had to offer. The food price and the food quality earned this place a 2.5 star rating. read more

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This is Madison's go-to supper club. It isn't my style because the inside is very dark and cramped. If you need a little more space to dine then this isn't for you. We only had escargot that was brought out to us before the bread. The garlic butter was great for dipping bread in, once it arrived. Just a quick stop and moved on to something more comfortable. read more

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Good steaks and atmosphere. Worth a stop if you're downtown, but it's recommended to make reservations in advance. Food was good, service was fast and polite, and tasted good. read more

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Ambiance-excellent. Service - excellent. Some dishes-excellent. Meat was a bit tough and flavorless. My steak au poivre was served what tasted like undiluted Campbell's cream of mushroom soup. Kinda disappointing. I totally agreewith the price points but the price points the quality ofthemeat should ne MUCH better read more

I have been there for dinner on a week day. I went without reservation, but was able to get a seat in the bar. The first thing kept on my table was a complimentary set of veggies, which was an innovative thing to do. The complimentary bread was warm and nice as well. For my entree I went with Filet au poivre. It was a nice thick steak. It was very tender. Some extra flavor would have been better though. Hash brown side was good as well. The french onion soup was super flavorful and cheesy. May be that is my favorite item here. read more

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Everything and everyone was amazing. The portions were a lot bigger than I thought and everything was beyond expectations. There wasn't a single thing we ordered that wasn't delicious. If I had to pick one thing I wish was better it would be the oysters but that's only because I've had fresh oysters straight from the ocean to the plate in California. I devoured the oysters with a smile on my face. My absolute favorite part of the meal was the pineapple upside down cake. I would marry the woman that made that if I wasn't already married read more

I have been coming to Madison for many years and have often been told of the phenomenal steak that is at the Tornado Room. I finally had the chance to see it and experience the food, ambiance, and excellent service. The taste, presentation and overall experience was tantamount to when one has their first amazing steak experience. 12/10 would come back. It's great, I have no complaints. read more

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Best booty call in town -- still never a walk-of-shame after at least a dozen hookups with the steak sandwich from the late-night* menu. No matter what you order for your main, get the French onion soup first, hashbrowns as your side chick (or make granny proud and eat your sprouts or asparagus). For cocktails, stick to the classics from the bar (a martini, manhattan or old fashioned will never let you down). *Late night in Madison-speak means kitchen open past 10. Even here, get your ass seated before midnight lest it's Paul's Pel'meni (yes), Taco Bell (no), or go to bed hungry (never) read more

As a former Wisconsin native and now living in another state, I look forward to coming back and enjoying the supper club experience. I've heard so much about the Tornado Room and this was my first opportunity. Went with some friends who had been several times before, and they do love the place. Last night we all had a not so great experience. Service is great no doubt people there are lovely. All the steaks were overdone, frog legs had no flavor and my friends walleye was dry and again, no flavor. It definitely has the supper club vibe and that was amazing. The kitchen has a whole was a 1 out of 10 last night. It also took 45 minutes for the entrée to come out. They were busy, but nothing crazy. I can see one steak getting messed up, but not all of them. No need for me to come back. read more

Let me first preference this and say that I don't live in Madison and I only come to Madison a couple times a year for work. But every time I come to Madison I eat here. So the first time I went to this steak house I thought I was walking into some 1970's mobster establishment and someone named Little Franky is going to take me out to the back. Once you get over the fear of getting whacked, you can enjoy the food. Their wines and meat selection are great. I go to steak houses throughout the US and the Tornado Room is within my top 5 steak houses. I now only order the the 14oz filet, and I get it rare as can be. The filet is prepared well and the cut is great. People I go with talk about the sides being great, but all I eat is this amazing steak. Also the pricing is not bad at all. This 14oz filet is like $50 and in other large cities this would be double or triple that. This filet is so good, I would not hesitate paying $150+ for it. To wrap this up, you cannot go wrong eating here. The decor makes you feel like Tony Soprano might be at the bar but the food is Amazing! read more

Tornado definitely has an old school speakeasy kind of vibe with cherry stained paneling & beams, leather banquet seating in the bar area & dark red hued lighting in the bar. The restaurant side has more traditional steakhouse low lighting. JD, our server, was a welcoming & solicitous as could be imagined. He welcomed us & informed us of the specials. He then took our drink orders & left us to consider our options. We ordered the special NE clam chowder x 2, 1/2 dozen oysters & Caesar salad to share. The chowder was exceptional & we have enjoyed it throughout New England for decades! I ordered the bone in ribeye & my son ordered the rack of lamb. The rib-eye was as excellent as I'd hoped for. Nice crust. Perfect cook & well seasoned. The ribeye is served with a large, perfectly executed portion of hash browns that were irresistible! My son was not expecting the lamb to be breaded & found it not very flavorful. JD quickly swapped it for a NY sirloin which was delicious. We really enjoyed our visit & highly recommend a visit. Tornado strongly suggests reservations, so you might want to? read more

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Came here for a wedding anniversary and I wasn't disappointed. Supper club steak house feel. Very small and comfortable restaurant. I'll come back with my boys when they're a little older and can enjoy and nice steak meal! read more

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Had to update my review after we visited recently. We sat at the bar this time and that's why I'm adding a star. The bartenders were friendly and on top of things. The bar area is cool and laid-back. Very comfortable seating and everyone was having a good time and relaxed. My husband and I both ordered drinks, which were expertly made. I had the shrimp cocktail and my husband had the French onion soup. We both enjoyed our dishes. We would've ordered more but we were headed to watch basketball and eat dinner someplace else. The price didn't break the bank. Definitely consider a drink and app instead of the full-blown dining experience! read more

Tornado Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Spectacular. From the moment we walked in the door, warm bread, super-professional server, Kaley, huge portions, expertly prepared food, a 5 star experience. Started with escargot and Frog's legs; both remarkable. My guests got French onion soup, i went with real Caesar salad with fresh anchovies. Sound familiar, spectacular. One guest with huge duck breast portion, another huge steak au proviere, I went with walleye , could've fed 2. Ended with upside down pineapple cake with 2 scoops of ice cream. Hot coffee, steaming hot. One of the best meals I've ever eaten read more

This place was phenomenal. We couldn't get reservations until 9:15pm but that was alright bc we just took in a women's college vb game. You cannot skip this place if you love steaks. I've been to many great chop houses in Chicago and NYC but this place beats them in price, taste and ambience. So old school and so amazing. We got the oysters Rockefeller, ribeye and tbone with hash browns and the clam chowder for a party of three. We could not finish. Love this place would definitely come back again. read more

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SO GOOD went for late night and had the best New York strip we've ever had. Also recommend the steak sandwich! Such a fun vibe for late night food read more

You can feel the soul in this place. Great TBone, great staff (even in a snow storm 1/13/24) & a unique building close to the capital. Highly recommend Thanks Tornado read more

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I haven't gone for a proper dinner yet, but their late night menu is everything. I never knew how much I'd love a steak sandwich until I tried theirs. Best part, I've never had to wait for a seat and food comes out fast read more

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Service was excellent. We came on Valentine's Day and our server was hustling. Brandon, cheers to you. The food was excellent, unfortunately, we came at 7pm on a holiday and they were already out of the special. Seemed a little weird that they didn't anticipate it being so popular. Either way, we enjoyed the meal. Fun tip, fill out the postcard they give you at the end with your bill and they will mail it! Fun memento of your dining experience. read more

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Service and ambiance are always wonderful. Even on busy nights I've never been disappointed. Sometimes food can be hit or miss, I've had really great meals here. The portions are always very generous which seems rare for a steakhouse like this. Drinks are always great as well as sides / appetizers. read more

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Extraordinary environment with delicious food and great service! The tenderloin was perfectly cooked and the crab bisque was delectable. Would definitely return back to try many other delicious meats and sides. read more

Tornado Steak House - Bone in tenderloin - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Came here for a team dinner and it was amazing. We each got steaks, and shared a bunch of sides. The service was phenomenal. We never had to ask for a refill, or for napkins and the food was paced so well that we never had an empty plate. Highly recommend for a large team meal. read more

A Must-Visit Spot in Madison! Tornado Steakhouse delivered one of the best dining experiences I've ever had--and quite possibly the best martini in the entire Madison area. Whether you're planning an elite family reunion, a business dinner to impress, or simply treating yourself (as I did), this is the #1 place I'd recommend downtown. The steak sandwich? Absolutely impeccable. Every bite was perfection. But it's not just the food--it's the incredible staff that sets this place apart. Matt, the manager, went above and beyond to make me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. My server was attentive and kind, and my martini arrived faster than I could even count. FeFe had such a great energy about her. The ambiance here is unmatched. I felt so at peace and at home, which is rare for a fine dining spot. Be ready to spend a little more, but trust me, it's worth every cent for the quality, service, and experience you'll receive. Tornado Steakhouse truly deserves all the praise, and I'm thrilled to leave this review! I have been in for the full dining experience prior and the late night tentative care put into the experience made me 10/10 experience... Philipos kept my water full and table bussed. This restaurant ~ a Madison classic ~ directly across from the Madison Capitol. Take your people here to ~impress, charm, and wow.~ Helpful: Reservations are a must read more

Came here for my birthday today. The food and service were amazing!! I love the prime rib. My husband had the crab legs. They were huge!! Well worth the money you pay. read more

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Food was amazing as well as the service was top notch. Never will have an empty glass and will always make sure you are doing great! Would highly recommend for anyone in the area definitely worth the while. read more

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

After 6 months. Had to come back. Once again, it was a phenomenal dinner. This time I started with the "soup du jour" being crab bisque. So good. Unique in that it wasn't chocked full of cream but still had chunks of crab, egg, and veggies. The duck will never get old. It's a really nice portion. And really the only time I enjoy a protein without other sides with it. The way they do seating sucks for walk-ins though. I tried 3 different times to make a reservation. They don't even have voicemail working, so you have to call during restaurant hours. The old host guy is borderline rude as well. Not my cup of tea. read more

The service was absolutely great, ambience was awesome as well, the food was great but overpriced for people used to dining in supper clubs throughout Wisconsin. Over $13.50 for a brandy old-fashioned , We both had a drink and appetizer and split a meal and it still ended up $111. Guess we're just country bumpkin types. read more

I love this place. I live a block away but hadn't tried it. I am a California transplant and absolutely love the Tornado Room midwest style and fabulous food. It is gorgeous and retro, the servers were amazing, friendly and on it! I will be here often. It is a jewel!! Hate to give it so many kudos because it is already hard to get a table but it is fabulous. read more

I walked in earlier tonight at Tornado Steakhouse alone to get a steak and found a seat by the bar window, next to another guest! I had some conversations with patrons at the bar and after dinner, was denied to get a martini by the bartender on duty. There was a professional photographer outside taking pictures of the Tornado which I engaged with, and shortly after they would not acknowledge me. The camera outside, upon leaving, was focused on where I had just sat and I hate feeling so trodden on! read more

We haven't been to the Tornado Steak house for years and were in the mood for a good steak so here we are. We lucked out and got seats at the bar so waited in comfort with some well made cocktails! This is one bar where the bartenders really know how to make a Manhattan and do it fast. It is pricy at $13 bucks a pop but that's the going rate on high end cocktails these days. The steak I got was an excellent 28 oz bone in ribeye for $72 dollars but it came with a great wedge salad and hash browns which made it a good value. Well sort of. My wife had a filet and caesar salad which was equally good. Everything was cooked perfectly and the food came in a reasonable time frame.. The evening came with a big price tag but we only do it around once a year and it was worth it. There are a couple of other steak places around but they kill you with the price of the sides which I hate. This was a truly an excellent dining experience. read more

I was pleasantly surprised! I dig the dark atmosphere with the red booths and that old school vibe. They start you off with a relish tray of carrots, celery, olives, etc in a glass of ice. I loved it. The French onion soup is quite decadent and very tasty. They also serve you a small loaf of fresh bread. My wife and I split the filet mignon and baked potato. The service was great, the drinks are pretty good and so is the food. It wasn't knock your socks off, but it sure hit the spot! I'll be back! read more

I haven't been to the tornado room outside of to enjoy their incredible late night dinner menu. $15 for a steak sandwich is a fantastic deal. No better way to end a night out. Service is quick and kind, ambiance is cool as well. read more

Really loved my experience here for valentines day in 2023. 2024 was more mixed. No anchovies on Caesar which was disappointing. Prefer the the ribeye to the house cut bone in fillet (?). Thats just on me, cook on the steak was good. Bread and butter were excellent and piping hot. Shrimp cocktail was good, shrimp were a little tough. Didn't love the duck. Sauce running across the plate looked like the duck was bleeding out its juices. Lobster tail was okay. I think the company that owns tornado and tempest do really good work. I feel now really certain now that if you want seafood, just get it at tempest since they always nail. And stick to red meat at tornado. read more

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Busy spot even on weeknights. I came with a big group and they put us in the private club room which was awesome. The menu is pretty much what you'd expect from a steakhouse. They have a variety of different cuts as well as non-steak items like lamb chops and duck breast. Portion sizes are huge so be prepared to be stuffed. I had the lamb chops which was really good. I also tried some of my friend's porterhouse and it was delicious. All in all we had a great time and I would definitely return in the future. read more

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I've been to the tornado room several times now. Each time I go I'm never disappointed. The food is so good, especially for the price point. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! During dinner service you receive fresh baked bread & crudités. Your main will usually include a choice of soup or salad. Be sure to save room for dessert! What makes the tornado room extra special is its late night menu. Most of the prices are half priced compared to the dinner menu. Not to mention they have their fabulous steak sandwich! It's a must! They also have soup, salad, appetizers, sides, and I believe one or two steaks available on their late night menu as well. Their late night ambience is more casual which was perfect when you're starving after a concert. Quick and lovely service as always, even during their late night hours. Tornado Room will always be one of my favorite restaurants in Madison. If you've been looking for a sign to try it out, this is it! read more

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Four of us dined here for a grandson's birthday dinner. The worn retro vibe I kind of liked and the service was good but the food we had was mediocre. And it was pricey. I don't mind pricety but expect superior steaks and sides which was not our experience. We have not returned. And, I hate giving "bad" reviews. read more

I've come here for dinner before and enjoyed it immensely. This time I came for the limited late night menu. Steak sandwich was cooked perfectly and very tasty. Escargot was fantastic. French onion soup was good, but could have used some thyme leaves or other herbs to garnish. The sparkling rose I ordered was very tasty. Finally, the service was great! I'll certainly be returning. read more

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Great bartending service by Tony!! He managed the bar and what seemed like the entire restaurant's drinks very well. The drinks truly stole the show. He needs a raise! My s/o and I had the ribeye and filet and they were cooked as requested, but they both needed some more seasoning. Ambiance was nice, though it was chilly inside. It was a little busy and at times the seating seemed disorganized, but after some time it was addressed. Would come back if they addresses the steak. read more

I've eaten at this iconic supper club before and had a great experience. This time my 5 siblings and I were in town to enjoy a weekend together and finally scatter my parent's ashes. We were in high spirits and enjoying the excellent cocktails and the attentive service when Marge the Hostess came over and shushed us. We were seated in the smaller room and it was noisy and lively in there. Having a 6 person conversation would create some noise- but we certainly weren't untoward. It definitely popped our joyous mood. This is a Wisconsin Supper Club after all - not a "Fine Dining " French Restaurant ( even though we spent over $600). The evening was ruined and unfortunately the weekend tarnished. I reached out to the management but crickets. I guess the restaurant is so busy now they can afford to be rude to its customers. Not sure how long they can rest ontheir reputation though before people start dining elsewhere. Lots of great restaurants in Madison so maybe spend your $600 elsewhere if you want to enjoy your evening talking with your dining companions. read more