Walked down from the Holiday Inn Express for dinner. When my wife and I arrived there was a smaller…read morecrowd. By the time we left, there were 40+ patrons, but the bartender was doing a really admirable job keeping up!! I got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Buffalo Sauce. It was very good and the fries were plentiful, hot, and crisp. My wife got the Chipotle Bowl. It was a colorful, fresh collection of veggies and chicken. Very tasty. Drinks were good, lots of TVs with various sports, bar and table seating, and of course golf simulators. Looked like there was outdoor seating for the appropriate season-definitely not a Saturday in March!! Once it got busy the noise level was pretty energetic near the bar where everyone was congregated. Would definitely go back.

The food here is actually so good. Normally when I come to these places I think of them as being…read morejust about the experience and the drinks but I'd come to eat here just for food. I came for a happy hour and appreciated the staff making it a great time for my group. We had a blast. The space is great and gives you enough room to feel like you're just with your party which is nice. I came during the spring but definitely want to check it out for summer too!

My husband and I had our wedding at Blackhawk Country Club and abosltuely loved it. Leading up to…read morethe wedding Orrin was very responsive and willing to look into whatever we asekd about. The venue was beautiful. The teneth tee overlooking Mendota was beautiful for a ceremony. The rest of the venue was just perfect, the building is so beautiful and there was enough space for people to get some quiet outside, chat by the bar area, or dance the night away on the dance floor. The food was great (even from people who don't usually like wedding food) and the cake was AMAZING. We would highly recommend Blackhawk for all weddings!!

Let me preface that I'm not a member, we were there for a wedding…read more Food absolutely AH-mazing!! Catering staff - the absolute kindest! All of the other staff at the bar/restaurant - not very nice. We were denied non alcoholic beverages due to pregnancy because we aren't members (but present for a $40k or more wedding). Also asked to move off patio and back inside to reception because we weren't members (outside due to covid).

wandered down from Bandit Taco at the Madison Train Depot and entered Local Motive, was greeted by…read morePrasanna and Brian at the bar - which is situated inside a beautifully restored train car! Fantastic atmosphere, had a delightful Old Fashioned and soaked in the railroad environment, throwback to the cool club cars on passenger cars in the last century, yet with a lot of modern twists. If you're in Madison you should come check these places out!

After dining next door, we wanted to have a night cap nearby and Madison Local Motive, which is a…read moretrain car turned bar, was highly recommended, so we popped over. The space is two cars, with one set up as a full-time bar, and the other a mixed space that was a dance club on the night we visited. The bar car was super cute and quaint, but also tight and cramped, especially with a crowd. The car is set up with a single person bar towards the back, and lounge seating along one side leaving small space for folks to walk and wait for the bar. The other car had the bar up front and the dance floor and seating in the back. This car had a cover, so we just did cocktails and lounged a bit in the bar car. The single bartender, while he was friendly and made a good cocktail, created a backlog of folks waiting for drinks. We waited 10 minutes in a single file line for our cocktails. I went with the espresso martini, and my pal got an old fashioned. Both tasty, but the glassware was wayyyyy too small. The line never cleared, so we did one and done unfortunately. The concept is great, but execution is lacking. I know there is limited space, but the current layout and function is not the greatest, especially on the cocktail car side of things. Overall, it was cool to experience and now we can say we have done it.

We chose The Oaks for our wedding venue (5/9/26). I cannot recommend Katie and Erin enough! From…read morestart to finish they were absolutely wonderful. They made sure our special day went smooth, they coordinated with the vendors and were there if anything went wrong. Aside from the wonderful coordinators at The Oaks, the venue itself is great! The tent is spacious enough yet still feels cozy and has a great relaxed atmosphere. Bathrooms are located inside the clubhouse, but not too far of a walk from the venue space. I would 100% recommend The Oaks as a place to have your wedding.

Attended a party in the club house. Very nice accommodations, great service clean facilities…read more Drinks were good, great Octoberfest on tap. The food decent beef on a stick was really chewy, chicken teriyaki was okay, the spicy rub wings were really good. Good cheese & crackers fresh & tasty, stuffed mushrooms were good but over stuffed with massive chunk of sausage. Overall a good place to go! Great view from the back deck too!

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!

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.

First time here for drag BINGO which they have once a month. As usual, service is friendly and…read moreefficient. They have a great mix of cocktails, beers, and NA drinks. We tried a pizza for the first time, and it was good too. Love that there is a place so close to home with ski ball. Fun stop!

They have an amazing/incredible selection of pinball machine machines which is what I went there…read morefor. So many hard to find pinball machines like Aerosmith, Batman 66, Banzai Run, and many many other stern titles in limited editions or premiums, which again are not seen in the Wild very often. I was very appreciative of that. it's clear that management cares about pinball deeply and that they've spent a whole lot of money on their collection which is extremely extensive. I wish I lived closer. The environment is industrial and modern appearing, but clean and spacious with plenty of room for future expansion. The restrooms were nice. Parking was good on the street. Regarding the food, I wish that the offerings were more extensive. Basically they have a couple of types of pizza I believe and also a pretzel. My very strong suggestion to management would be to offer some additional food choices. I think that chicken wings would be an excellent start. Could you imagine having chicken, wings, beer, and all the pinball choices that you could want to play all in one setting? Game on!

Friends Applaud is such a quirky, fun spot that feels very Madison! I stopped in for drinks since I…read morehad already eaten, but after checking out the space, I already know I need to come back for the food. The vibe here is super cool, and the drinks are unlike anything you will find just anywhere. I love when a place has its own personality, and Friends Applaud definitely brings something unique to the Madison dining scene. They also have a patio that looks perfect for enjoying Wisconsin summers, which makes this spot even more appealing. The staff and owner were both very friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall experience. If you are looking for a place with character, interesting drinks, and a cool atmosphere, Friends Applaud is worth checking out. I cannot wait to come back, try the food, and spend more time here!

We checked out Friends Applaud on a Saturday night with a group of friends, on a progressive dinner…read morenight out. The owner has really curated a thoughtful, cozy atmosphere meant for long relaxing evenings with friends. You must try the absinthe for an experience you can't get anywhere else in Madison. Their wine list is also superb. Above all else, the owner was incredibly kind and fun to talk to. They are working to get permits for patio seating, which will really put this great place over the top. We can't wait to visit again!