38 Best Bar & Grill in Madison

“Badger Tavern has really stepped up its game under the new ownership. Clay has perhaps the best work ethic I’ve ever witnessed. The food is consistently excellent, and you’re guaranteed a good time every time. The staff is stellar too, fun, friendly, and hardworking. Badger Tavern is now my go-to place for a ‘sure thing’! 5 Stars“

“Our son just moved to Madison so we’re looking for local places to frequent, Slice’s is definitely on the list! Delicious food, friendly staff, good prices. Did the Friday fish fry and it was fantastic.“

“Stopped in today for lunch. The wings were fantastic. Some of the best I’ve ever had.“

“Thank you Lily and Tip Top for hosting some weary travelers with amazing food and a dog friendly patio. We had the best food, and the patio was like an oasis, beautiful!“

“I’m perpetually impressed with the quality of food at Dextie’s. The staff is like family. Incredibly professional, personable, and friendly.“

“Saw Junipour on 7/13 and they shredded!“

“good food friendly staff!“

“Cozy atmosphere, great food and drinks!“

“Great food, friendly service.“

“how can you go wrong, awesome menu, lovely bartenders & great cooks... I'd be surprised if you have a bad thing to say here“

“Everything was delicious!“

“Great Burgers“

“We Decided to try today while out on a motorcycle ride. We Arrived and walked in and were immediately greeted by staff. The atmosphere was nice and friendly. The staff was friendly. We ordered our drinks and food. We got the Prime Rib Sandwich with onion rings and the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with fries. Both of the sandwiches were amazing. Very tasty and juicy upon first bite to the Last bite with the right amount of meat and vegetables/mushrooms with it. The fries were just right...not to crispy. The onion rings were a tad overdone and really crispy. Overall the food and drinks were 10/10. We will be back.“

“Love this place. The food is amazing and the staff is awesome. Really good service. I have been here several times and never had a bad experience!“

“Great neighborhood tavern! Staffing changes have been made.“

“One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! My husband and I had a great date night. Fabulous meal, service and atmosphere.“

“I came here for brunch being devastatingly hungover. That being said, the food was still pretty good even though I couldn't finish it all. I got the loaded potatoes with pulled pork which I would recommend after trying a little bit of everything else that my friends ordered. We also got the mocha cold brew, creme brulee cold brew, and the vanilla berry to drink. All of which were very tasty (and sweet).“

“Food was yummy!! I got the tipsy burger. Really like the tipsy sauce! Cheese curds were good. Kids also liked their meals. Food comes quick!“

“Randy and Sandi have a terrific neighborhood bar and grill.

The staff is friendly and hard working, the food and service are great!

Plenty of seating and many games and TVs for a wide variety of entertainment choices.

Burgers are hand formed fresh daily and locally sourced.“

“great food, and even greater people“

“Excellent service and a great atmosphere“

“Great atmosphere, Amazing food, and John & Cindy & Family are breath of fresh air in a corporate world these days!! Highly Recommend!“

“Love the rustic indrustrialized interior. The outdoor beer garden is absolutely charming with grape vines and lights. Staff are all very friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed the Strawberry Fields cocktail and the freshly made Ellsworth cheese curds. Can't wait to go back and try more!“

“Great food but the best part of the dining experience was Ian. Please give him a raise. Spoke to him only a short while and he is an absolute sunshine. Came in with a huge smile and such a happy attitude!! Thank you Ian truly for making something so simple so so special. If Ian is your waiter you are truly fortunate. Treat him right!“

“Always have an amazing time!“

“Visited Madison for homecoming weekend and wanted to say I was so impressed with this new bar in town! I wanted to gather a potentially large group of women I went to college with and the owner ( also a Badger alum ) was more than accommodating and communicative! They have a large space upstairs to host up to 300 people! They appear to have a full calendar of fun events - and we saw they had karaoke one night as well !!! I will definitely keep them in mind for the future! Love Moon Bar !“

“The Tiki is a great place to have a drink and watch the sunset over Lake Monona. It's a beautiful lakefront property, like a big back yard. The bar is full service. Food is available, usually on Friday and weekends. Military fundraiser, burgers, brats are there, sometimes a food cart. They also have occasional live music. A schedule is available online. Very low key atmosphere. A nice summertime place to go.“

“The Weary Traveler was a nice little joint we found during our recent vacation in Madison Wisconsin. It had a menu of sandwiches as well as other assorted main courses. I started with an appetizer of a Wisconsin Meat And Cheese platter which came with an assortment of artisan meats and cheeses as well as some crostinis. There was also some mustard and preserves as well. This was all really delicious with the bleu cheese being my personal favourite. I tried fome baked buffalo wings for my main course which were fairly large and had decent flavour. Not the greatest wings I've ever had but quite good all the same. My wife really loved her Rueben sandwich as well. The decor was really unique and the service was excellent. It definitely fed these weary travelers quite well.“

“great food, great bar tenders, great atmosphere, great time every time I stop in! huge shout out to Kurt/Claire/Derrick/Linken/Marley for always knowing me by name and making every stop amazing!!!“

“My group of about 14 people came for the fish fryI I had the walleye deep fried with sweet potato fries. they were great the brandy old fashion which was all great. Service excellent. It was somewhat loud but bars a always loud“

“Great place for lunch or dinner. Always new specials & the staff is amazing.“

“Excellent service and fish fry while watching the packer game. A true gem with great food. They also have a fantastic Reuben.“

“Best bar in madison!! :) cheaper food n drinks! And the air conditioner works! Plus right there“

“Still one of my favorite dive bars in Wisconsin. Had a pretty good burger this time too. Got to pet a couple of good dogs and was able to enjoy a pair of reasonably priced beers. Glad to see some things have stayed awesome since I left this beautiful town.“

“Came here on the recommendation of our Uber driver. Great call! Great place. The staff was fantastic. Maggie and Tony were especially welcoming to us Bama boys. I can’t say enough about the hospitality shown to us. The burgers and curds were phenomenal. Not sure if I’ll ever get back to Madison, but I’ll certainly drop in again if I do!!“

“Best Madison dive bar, hands down!“

“Great place to take anyone visiting Madison! They have all of the must-haves for Wisconsin as well as something for vegans and vegetarians. There is no parking as it is located on a street designed to be walked on. Indoor and outdoor seating with a lot of charm.“