Restaurants in Madison

“My daughter and I went to downtown Madison to Christmas shop. I really didn’t want to drive up the hill and out of downtown for lunch, but it was worth the mile or two. The service was EXTREMELY friendly. The chef even opened the kitchen door in back where we parked to keep us from walking thru rain to front door. The salads were crispy fresh, selection was abundant and the sauce and toppings delicious. The pizza crust light and baked to perfection. We will be back!”

“This place is exceptional. The service, atmosphere and food is all fabulous. I was delighted to see such wonderful interesting and flavorful food. Hospitality at its best!”

“Triple good 1) good food, 2) good beer, and finally good music that is played at the correct volume. You can hear it, plus you can talk with friends at your table. Just where else do you go that has all three? Plus a veteran staff, bartender, and even the owners at your very beck-n-call. If you know any place in Madison that qualifies on 'all three stages', you tell me where it is.”

“We have been in here several times and never gotten bad service or bad food. The cheeseburgers are my favorite, and the milkshakes are a must have! A++”

“Always my go to restaurant when in town. Best Mexican food available in the area. Service is quick and with a smile ?”

“We went in to try their biscuits and gravy and it was Excellent!!!! Huge portions also. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Madison.”

“We enjoyed a lovely brunch on the last day of our visit to Madison. The food was incredible and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. Our only regret is not stopping in earlier in the week - we definitely would have returned throughout the week! Thank you for a wonderful ending to our time away!”

“Absolutely delicious! Had the Coconut Curry soup on special with a grilled cheese for dinner… best soup I have ever had in Madison!! I hope they put it on the fall/winter menu because I need it at least once a week!!”

“We love the Tiger Roll & the Salad is the best!”

“Dean and I love the Red Pepper Deli. We eat there at least once a week, if not more. The staff is very friendly and the food is absolutely amazing. If you haven’t tried the chili, you are missing out, and the Italian sandwich is so yummy.😋”

“Vest Mexican food! Great service! I will get back!”

“My cousin and I dined in on Sunday Aug. 3, 2025 for dinner. We shared the toasted ravioli and each had the amazing chicken parmesan. Our server was awesome but I'm afraid we didn't get her name. Y'all were very busy & while our appetizer came out quickly the entree's didn't but that was alright! She and I have both been in the food service business before...we get it! Our awesome server did choose to give us a discount for our long wait, which was very kind. We appreciated it! So thank you for amazing food, awesome service and extra kindness to some gals visiting your beautiful city!”

“We absolutely love the boba smoothies 😍💙”

“Best bar in town by far. Great atmosphere and good bartenders.”

“Bring cash! Best hole in the wall establishment we have ever been too. Definitely worth going in to enjoy great conversation and the food. If you leave hungry it’s your own fault.”

“best coffee and donuts in North Vernon! cool to watch them craft it as well!”

“Went for the first time the other day and everyone was super nice and it was such a cool little spot! Great prices too. Really really enjoyed it.”

“We had the cookies in our Holiday Open House Cookie Tin and they were fabulous 🙌 Thank you 😊 we love the donuts and appreciate the hard work everyone puts into the daily routine to accommodate businesses and customers day after day! We love Horsts!!!!”

“Stopped in and got a Mint Julep Iced Tea to wander around town with, absolutely delicious and refreshing! ☺️ Will be back to try their other drinks!”

“Visiting Madison for the weekend and found this gem downtown. Owners were nice. Service was fast. I had the Singapore noodles, just the right amount of spice/heat, would definitely try again!”

“They're small stores but they have yummy seasonal drinks and treats. I like their omelet bites and burritos also. My favorite drinks there are the infusions.”

“Excellent pizza, excellent service, 20 min wait time and done exactly when we walked in to pick up! Thanks for a great dinner Bello's, we'll be back! ❤️”

“I stopped for the first time this mmorning. Ordered a Vanilla Latte. I love it. The Barists was very kind.”

“I was on the hilltop and knew That Culver’s opened today. I figured if drive through line was wrapped around the block, I’d stop and get dinner for Traci Harsin and myself. The line was pretty long, but I figured I’d wait in line. Kudos to Culver’s! They have 2 lanes in the drive through. So it only took me about 15 to get to Odering station and from there another 5 minutes to get my food. I was pretty impressed. Not a bad wait on opening day! On top of that our food was delicious! Thanks Culver’s of Madison! Keep up the good work.”

“Been going To the same Taco Truck for Many Years! Have tried other taco trucks in the area and NONE compare! They are always super fast preparing the food and prices are fair! And of course the food is always delicious! I’ll always highly recommend them! 🌮 🙂”

“Among our top 2 pizza favorites in town..”

“Omg it was so good and the staff was fast and friendly! Can’t wait to go back!!”

“☆☆☆☆☆ YUM, so delicious! We got to snag a poke bowl during Seymour Oktoberfest and I can't wait to have it again! Fresh, juicy, so many flavors coming together. Chef's kiss, 🫰”

“We had the cookies in our Holiday Open House Cookie Tin and they were fabulous 🙌 Thank you 😊 we love the donuts and appreciate the hard work everyone puts into the daily routine to accommodate businesses and customers day after day! We love Horsts!!!!”

“tavinair and crystal are always so nice and friendly and easy to talk to i love coming here when they are on shift. wonderful clean store and a friendly atmosphere”

“I heard they had the best burgers in town, I had one today for the first time and they have every right to that title.”

“Head chef was super nice! My first time there just needed to find a quick coffee shop and found this one and it’s SO MUCH MORE. The options are phenomenal, and the place is immaculate. ☺️”

“As a 23-year-old just starting to learn about wines, visiting Thomas Family Winery in Madison, Indiana was such a cool and welcoming experience. The owner is incredibly passionate about what he does—you can tell he truly loves sharing not just the wine, but the history and story behind each bottle. He took the time to explain things in a way that didn’t feel intimidating, which made it easy to ask questions and actually learn. The atmosphere is cozy and rustic, and it feels like you’re hanging out with friends even if it’s your first time there. Everyone I met was super friendly and down-to-earth, which made the whole visit feel special. If you’re new to wine like me, this is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to keep learning.”

“Absolutely terrific service and extremely good food. I highly recommend”

“We loved the big game hunting atmosphere with all the stuffed and mount animals through out the restaurant. Parking is plentiful and convenient. Service was very good as was the food that is competitively priced. I had the breaded cod sandwich with a loaded baked potato and my wife enjoy her blackened salmon.”

“I try not to leave reviews unless they/the restaurant are really good or really bad. We have ate here several times over the past couple of years, both lunch and dinner. The food and service have always been top notch! One of our favorite places to eat! You probably won't leave hungry! 😁”

“Great meat department and produce.”

“On a recent girl's trip to Madison we wanted to support local small businesses and chose Boneyard for some local BBQ. Shelia was our server and had great recommendations. We had great food & service!”

“Love this place but, the girls working the tables needs to slow down and listen to the customers a little bit more and speak slow and loud so we can understand you better.”

“Great atmosphere and awesome craft beer! This place has music every week featuring awesome local musicians!”

“Every time that we have stopped here we have got good service. We love the mushroom & Swiss sandwich and Every time that we have gotten it, it has been fresh and hot and also very delicious! Keep up the good work.”

“I find it unacceptable that you people feel the need to slam a bar or bartender based on GOSSIP from the rumor mill that you feel you need to spread, or throwing a tantrum about what kind of seltzer you have access to! If they inform you that you are gonna get what they grab, as a patron I'm gonna assume there is a reason for it instead of kicking into Karen mode and going on about who should do what job just because YOU DIDN'T GET YOUR WAY!! That's childish and super petty! If you WERE a bartender then YOU would also know that on a Saturday (the busiest night of the week) it helps things to flow better if you understand that they have a job to do and you being picky about a seltzer flavor when they probably get them in variety packs isn't conducive to the line flowing smoothly. What's unacceptable is going online and attacking their job position because you simply didn't get what you want! I feel pity for you Karens of the world and those who spread worthless GOSSIP! Gett a life AND a clue!”

“I didn't get our waitresses name, but we have had her multiple times while visiting and she is always amazing! we had 11 adults and 4 children tonight at 6pm with this waitress and she was great! Took care of us in a timely manner, was on top of it when we ask for anything, was also concerned for my 3 year old when she got sick on the floor! Food was great, came quickly, service was awesome! All staff was friendly and the restaurant was very clean! Our waitress deserves a big raise or a big bonus! Every time we have her she is great and on top of everything! Highly recommend!”

“Huge menu with tons of choices! I had never tried a peach shortcake before, and it was delicious. Plenty of places to sit along the beautiful river. This place was hopping on a Saturday but it was worth the wait!”

“I've loved Big Boy since I was a kid”

“Bob Evans Is A Great Place To Eat Especially During The Thanksgiving And Christmas Season Because Their Thanksgiving And Christmas Meals Are Delicious. Great Family Restaurant.”

“They have the best fries I’ve ever had. I had the sausage and sauerkraut and it was great. My husband had the fish basket and fries. Amazing.”

“Enjoyed our breakfast. Restaurant was busy . Wait time to get our meals was about 30min. Service was prompt and friendly. Sausage biscuits with gravy was tasted great. The big breakfast was also great. Next trip to Madison we will return.”