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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI restaurant
1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI
4.5
Awesome(920)
$$$$
• American • Middleton
Booked 34 times today
Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.
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2. Buck & Honey's - Waunakee
4.5
Awesome(582)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Waunakee
Booked 5 times today
At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events.
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3. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton
4.6
Exceptional(1266)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Madison
Booked 11 times today
One day call-in advanced reservation is required for Wine Dinners, all guests must order from Wine Dinner Menu, no substitutions.For reservations on holidays, 20% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO ALL CHECKSFor parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant and ask to speak with a manager.For parties of 5 or more, gratuity of 18% will be included.***Separate Checks will not be accepted for parties of 9 or more***Ruths Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruths Chris never fails to please
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4. The Statehouse
4.6
Exceptional(1310)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Madison
Booked 19 times today
Join us at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Located at the corner of Langdon and Wisconsin, you’ll be comfortable in our inviting dining room and regaled by gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding area. Our beautiful restaurant serves regionally sourced, Modern Midwestern Cuisine. Augie's Tavern offers classic cocktails with new twists, an extensive wine list, and of course, the best Wisconsin craft beers.
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5. Lucille
4.6
Exceptional(1313)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Madison
Booked 51 times today
Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!
A photo of Buck & Honey's - Monona restaurant
6. Buck & Honey's - Monona
4.6
Exceptional(1649)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Madison
Booked 34 times today
At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Located on the Yahara River in Monona, featuring 23 boat slips for boat parking and dock side carry out. Summer months include patio seating, that is first come first serve, and non-reservable.
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7. Palette Bar and Grill
4.5
Awesome(580)
$$$$
• American • Madison
Booked 2 times today
Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu and seasonally rotating cocktail selections with an emphasis on seasonal colors and flavors. With a patio on East Washington directly across from Breese Field we provide a lively pregame destination. Located in the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse sharing the space with Hotel Indigo. We kept our buildings architectural features intact while updating the space with contemporary design elements and nostalgic touches. We wanted to keep the space faithful to its roots; filled with hues of colors and textures reminiscing of times when the East Washington corridor was a booming industrial area in the city.
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8. Sultan
4.8
Exceptional(91)
$$$$
• Pakistani • Madison
Booked 6 times today
Pakistani restaurant serving modern takes on South Asian cuisine showcasing Wisconsin and Midwest ingredients. No tipping restaurant that pays all staff a living wage and profit share.
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9. Melting Pot - Madison
4.3
Awesome(660)
$$$$
• Fondue • Middleton
Booked 9 times today
The Melting Pot Madison isn’t just dinner — it’s an experience! Perfect for date nights, birthdays, anniversaries, and group celebrations, The Melting Pot blends fine dining with interactive fun in a way that makes every occasion memorable. Our restaurant offers a warm, inviting escape where guests cook, dip, and share fondue together at the table. Savor our signature 4-course fondue journey: award-winning cheese fondue, crisp salads, premium entrées (filet mignon, cold-water lobster tail, shrimp, teriyaki sirloin, all-natural chicken, vegan/vegetarian options), and unforgettable chocolate fondue desserts. Perfect for date nights, anniversaries, engagements, birthdays, proposals, girls’ night out, and any celebration. ✨ Private romantic booths ✨ Valentine’s, date night, & anniversary packages ✨ Gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan ✨ Full bar, craft cocktails & 50+ wines ✨ Thursday Ladies’ Night + Happy Hour specials
A photo of Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison restaurant
10. Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison
4.3
Awesome(1660)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Madison
Booked 8 times today
A locally owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks and more. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Otto's is also open the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Spring and Summer when live music is being performed. Main level dining area is wheelchair accessible. Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only, bar and deck table reservations should be made via telephone. Reservations are recommended for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or more. In the event your party is unable to attend, please contact us by phone to cancel your reservation.

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