The bar tenders here are of the old world Wisconsin tradition of friendly and efficient…read more They also have the best vibes musically of any bar on the entire west side. Top tier music knowledge/taste from the folks running the show. If you want to get offline, belly up to a bar and engage in boring old conversation there are almost always folks here willing to chat. If you enjoy a '90s style' bar experience this could be one of the best in Madison.

Fun environment for drinks with friends and a night out! Cheap drinks and pretty clean atmosphere…read more Parking lot had plenty of parking. Food was okay, definitely a dive bar restaurant but hit the spot when out drinking or craving a burger. Service was order at the bar but staff was kind.

I have been coming here for at least the past 20 years (it's been open more than 60+) and can't…read morebelieve I haven't reviewed it yet. The past reviews outline it pretty well. A great cocktail lounge that is outfitted in everything Tiger nestled within a strip mall. They still don't take credit cards, cocktails are good as ever and the lights are still as dim as possible. A throwback to all that is good in a Wisconsin cocktail lounge. It's a great place for a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap.

This is such an iconic Madison bar. The tigers, music and usually the clientele make it worth the…read moretrip.

Would give more stars if I could. Incredible experience with friendly staff. Sat outside in early…read moreFebruary and couldn't reccomend it more with their heated outside seating.

The restaurant is so cute, industrial and wish I could have it in my house. Our waiter was probably…read moreone of the best we've ever had communicated so well! The food was ok, there was a sauce on the sliders that tasted a bit flowery and it just wasn't for me. I'd still come back and try it again though just because I loved the place.

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.

They were out of their bean burger when I was here for lunch today. There aren't many vegetarian…read moreoptions on the menu so I was pretty disappointed. Note to whomever is in charge of keeping the kitchen fully stocked: Costco is about a mile away and has delicious frozen bean burgers available in packages of 12. Don't let me down next time.

we loooove a good tasting menu + wine pairing! delectable offers fine dining on fridays and…read moresaturday nights & cooking classes during the week! not quite as intimate of a dining experience as nook but is along the same line. we got a reservation at the bar a week before so doesn't seem overly difficult to obtain. the menu switches up about 4x a year depending on the season. the chef and sommelier here did an excellent job introducing each dish/drink, and the wine pairings were chosen well!!! I love that you can see them prepare each of the dishes on the screens by the kitchen. excellent service as well, staff did a great job at taking away dirty plates/glasses and replacing accordingly. I also thought each round was spaced out well so that I was never waiting for too long or had too little time to eat. There was a blindfold round where we had to rely on just taste & touch to figure out what we were eating which was both silly and fun (we found out what we were eating at the end and got some more as a gift to go). my personal fav of the meal was the sun meadow chilean sea bass!!! the sun meadow oil is a perfect dupe of butter and melted straight into that sea bass, paired with crunchy capers on a bed of creamy whipped goodness. All of the sauces were done extraordinarily well, especially that under the braised leeks!!! the tuna tartare was my bf's fav - crunchy toppings with fresh tuna on avocado in a spicy, asian inspired sauce. we were less impressed by the raviolo and steak entrees but still good (the chili oil on the raviolo kinda threw me off). the intermission was nice as a brief break to shop around and purchase things at a discount. overall, pricy meal but definitely a whole experience (3 hours long that is!). would highly recommend trying this out if you also enjoy fine dining experiences. I personally wanna come back to try their wednesday night burgers soon!!

I visited DelecTable in Madison for a multicourse chef's tasting experience. The restaurant leans…read moreheavily into the idea of dining as an experience, leaning into the European way of dining - that is, you have the table for the night." Think dining as the entertainment and the social experience, not shoveling it in and table turnover for tips. With creative presentations, themed courses, and a strong emphasis on sensory elements, the team puts a lot of thought and passion into crafting something unique. The multicourse meal offered a wide range of flavors and techniques--some dishes were genuinely impressive, others more about the concept than the taste. The pacing was smooth, and the staff was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in making the night feel special. It's the kind of place where you sit back and let the experience unfold. That said, for me, it landed in the category of "worth doing once." The evening was fun and distinctive, but more of a special-occasion outing than a spot I'd return to regularly. If you enjoy immersive dining or want something out of the ordinary, it's definitely worth trying at least once.

I'd say this is an average 3-star hotel, and honestly we weren't looking for much more than that on…read moreour very brief trip to town. The hotel as a whole feels small with low ceilings and narrow corridors. Our double-bed-room was on the first floor off of the lobby. To our surprise, it had a 'full' kitchen in there, with a large fridge, stovetop, and even a dishwasher. I suppose people could stay for lengths of time here? We spent very little time in our room, apart from sleeping, so the only thing that got use was the bed. Oh and the bathroom/shower, which were clean but certainly outdated. Bed was just fine, not uncomfortable, but perhaps some new pillows are in order. We had a few items from the breakfast bar in the morning--subpar food but does the trick if you're looking to get your fill. They had everything from potatoes, eggs, and sausage patties to yogurt and cereal. Pros: Free parking for guests, including underground heated options. Front desk staff was very friendly. And I'd say the best thing about this hotel is the location, as it's right within a big outdoor shopping/restaurant center. Walkable to plenty of places down the street.

Date of visit: August 30, 2024 Room: 320…read more I am normally a Hilton person, but I had a free night through IHG and since we were just staying in town for one night for the Badger game, this was a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the night. This Staybridge was relatively close to Camp Randall and the reviews through Yelp seemed to confirm that this was a good hotel. Unfortunately that was not the case. Finding the hotel and securing a parking spot in the lot was easy, and check in was relatively straightforward. The clerk was friendly and provided the necessary information efficiently. Nice that the pool is open 24 hours, not that we ended up using it. The clerk also referenced a note about there only being one bed; which is fine since I reserved a room with just one bed... After check in we entered the hotel and noticed a smell in the hallway that my husband likened to a porta potty. The smell did not get much better when we entered our room; it smelled stale, as though the room had been closed up for a long time and just recently placed back into service. Perhaps that was the case given the hasty patch job we noticed above the shower in the bathroom. Speaking of the shower, the pressure was decent, which surprised me given how much water was still coming out of the bath faucet while the shower was running. Points for using the refillable bottles of shampoo, body wash, and conditioner, but the bottles were not very full--good thing we weren't staying long! Also disappointing was how disgusting the fridge was. The outside of the unit looked like someone had shaken a can of orange Fanta, opened the can, and then walked away. Again, glad that we only spent one night here.

Historic, iconic , small , with some damn good bartenders , shout out to Debbie for being the best…read morebartender along highway 12 . Food is decent , pizza, fried food , kind of what you expect in a dive bar. Great outdoor seating on a beautiful day . The clientele is much better than random bars in Waunakee as the people are all pretty friendly. Would go there first if in the area

The Missouri Tavern is an awesome country bar; open since 1940, you should definitely drop-in for…read morebeverage or two. It offers the perfect rural Wisconsin country bar vibe: after 86 years in business, it is the real-deal. Great bartender: good guy. The food seems to be mostly limited to bar pizza [which *did* smell amazing] The patio looked beautiful on a sunny afternoon.