Restaurants in Monona

Best Restaurants in Monona

Tasting Room 800 W Broadway Suite 100, Monona Lounges • $$

Customers` Favorites

Flying Feral Pig and a Korbel Old Fasioned Sweet
Honey Badger

“This is one of my FAVORITE places in the Madison area; HANDS DOWN!! 🙌🏻 The best thing about this place is the people. 💯 The vibe you’ll find is one of humility, salt of the earth, kindness, inclusiveness, all are welcomed, loved, and accepted here type of place. I liken it to that bar, Cheers, where everybody knows your name… 😆❤️‍🩹🥹 Now, who wouldn’t want to hang at a place like that? 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍 But, wait! There’s MORE!! 😆😆😆 The atmosphere there… the ambience… the decor; ALL absolutely STUNNING!!! 🤯 It is a MUST stop if ya’ll are in the Madison, WI area!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯”

4.8 Superb240 Reviews
Buck & Honey's - Monona 800 W Broadway Suite 300, Monona American • $$

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Cheese Curds
French Onion Soup
Mushroom Risotto
Fish Fry
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Fish Tacos
Brussels Sprouts
Jambalaya
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Thai Chicken

“We met friends who were from out of town for lunch at Buck & Honey's on Sunday. They had never been there, so with my wife and me having been there before and very much impressed, we suggested it. What an incredible atmosphere, superb food quality and service that is so rare these days. We sure had a very memorable time and dining experience and will be coming back again very soon. Our guests could not stop raving about this place also. A shot out to our waitress Aliyah for such an outstanding job taking care of us. You sure are excellent at what you do and we thank you sincerely!”

4.5 Superb992 Reviews

“Love the deli for the Italian products!!! Cheeses, passatas, etc are fantastic!”

4.7 Superb368 Reviews

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Walter White Pizza
Meatballs
Butterscotch Budino
Brussels Sprouts
Chocolate Cake
Meatball Sub
Cheese Curds
Margherita Pizza
Market Salad
Garlic Bread

“always solid pizza, great crust!”

4.6 Superb309 Reviews
Waypoint Public House 320 W Broadway East, Monona American • $$

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Shrimp Tacos
Poke Bowl
Cod
Brisket Mac and Cheese
Tuna
Tenderloin Poutine
Deep Fried
Rueben
Ceviche
Ape Toast

“We went to Waypoint tonight (3 adults and 2 little kiddos). Our waitress (Katie) was so accommodating! All of our food was phenomenal- we will definitely be back!”

4.5 Superb398 Reviews
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Swad 6007 Monona Drive, Monona Indian • $

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Mango Lassi
Tandoori Chicken
Samosa
Chicken Madras
Cheese Nan
Beef Vindaloo
Chicken Curry
Mango Ice Cream
Chicken Biryani

“Always good. Great service. They have beef and goat, in case those are your thing.”

4.5 Superb349 Reviews
Crema Cafe 4124 Monona Drive, Monona American • $

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Smash Burger
Gobbler
Bluebird
Scone
Scramble of the Day
Breakfast Burger
Hot Chick
Sausage
Artimelt
Ham Jam Sandwich Fungus Scrambler and One Oat Cake

“Great food and service! Very friendly atmosphere.”

4.6 Superb266 Reviews
PAPAs BBQ 400 E Broadway, Monona Barbecue • $

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Chicken Wings
Rib Tips
Brisket Sandwich and French Fries
Cheese Burger and Fries
Cheeseburgers
Pork Ribs

“Great food!! We loved the visit with the big guy himself! What a great personality and the best beans ever!!”

4.7 Superb140 Reviews

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Can
Roast Beef
Calzone
Steak and Cheese
White Pizza
Fantastic Cheese Pizza
Philly Cheese Steak
Buffalo Chicken
Pepperoni Pizza
Fried Mushrooms

“Wow! This is the east coast food I grew up eating! Delicious #nailedit”

4.6 Superb155 Reviews
Fratelli's Trattoria 5801 Monona Drive, Monona Italian • $$

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Pesto
Gnocchi
Arancini
Panna Cotta
Tiramisu
Antipasto
Bruschetta
Caesar Salad
Penne Al Primavera
Chicken Parmesan

“we came in on a Thursday afternoon at 4:00 so it wasn't busy. The service was good. We liked our drinks, a raspberry martini and an old fashioned. The bruschetta was some of the best we ever had, and we enjoyed the linguine and lasagna.”

4.5 Superb193 Reviews
Forage Kitchen 800 W Broadway Unit 700, Monona Health Food • $

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Salads
Avocado Crunch
Chicken Caesar
Cobb Salad
Club Med Bowl
Thai Curry
Fiesta Bowl
Local Roots
Caprese Bowl
Tuna Poke Bowl

“Delicious! I'm so glad I tried this place. Amazing flavor, gluten free choices, healthy, and SO yummy!!!”

4.4 Superb213 Reviews
Denny's Restaurant 1201 E Broadway, Monona Diner • $

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Sausage
French Toast
All American Slam Sub Extra Bacon Instead of Hashbrowns N Toast
Spaghetti Marinara
Fit Slam
Slamburger
Club Sandwich
Seasoned Fries
Steak and Eggs
Classic Sampler

“Great food and service!Noel the GM goes above and beyond to take care of his customers!!”

4.3 Superb399 Reviews
Ancora Cafe + Bakery 3926 Monona Drive, Monona Cafe • $

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Basic Bec

“Ancora is by far my favorite coffee shop in Madison! The customer service is phenomenal, and I’m always greeted with a smile by their friendly staff. The vibe in the shop is great, making it such a welcoming place to grab coffee. Seating can be a little tight inside, but they also have outdoor seating to enjoy when the weather is nice! I would recommend Ancora over any big-chain coffee franchise any day. If you’re looking for great coffee, a welcoming atmosphere, and even better customer service, this is the place to go!”

4.7 Superb75 Reviews
Breakwater 6308 Inland Way, Monona New American • $

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Cuban Sandwich
Cheese Curds
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Truffle Fries
Perch Hoagie
Birria Tacos
French Fries
Wings

“Our class recently held our 50th high school reunion at this revnue! They did a fantastic job setting up the room and meeting our needs! We've held previous reunions here and will definitely come back again. Thanks to the owners and staff for making our MG reunion a great success!”

4.4 Superb298 Reviews

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Sweet and Sour Chicken
Orange Chicken
Sesame Chicken
Chicken Lo Mein
Wonton Soup
Dumpling Fried or Steamed
Pork Egg Roll
Szechuan Pork
General Chicken
Pork Fried Rice

“Great food, good price. We will definitely go back. Everything was delicious.”

4.5 Superb110 Reviews

More Restaurants in Monona

JavaAbilities 5734 Monona Drive, Monona Coffee Shops • $

“I cannot recommend this place enough. The speed at which the coffee is served is astonishing, the quality of the food is amazing, and the atmosphere is very chill and laid back even when it’s busy, at least in my opinion. Definitely come here instead of Starbucks, it is a much more ethical alternative and supports the local economy.”

4.7 Superb80 Reviews
True Coffee Roasters - Cafe 800 W Broadway Ste 900, Monona Coffee Shops • $

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Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Bacon Egg and Cheddar Wrap
Chocolate Croissant
Veggie Sandwich
Cinnamon Roll

“Im a flight attendant and one of the hotels we overnight In serves your coffee and let me tell you.....it is the absolute best tasting coffee I've ever had. We found you guys online to order. Thank U!”

4.4 Superb158 Reviews
Fat Jacks Barbecue 6207 Monona Drive, Monona Barbecue • $

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Smoked Chicken
Garlic Bread
Baked Beans
Fish Fry
Potato Salad
Smoked Beef
Saturday Night Full Rack of Ribs
Ribs with Beans and Ranch Fries
Fat Jack's Own Buffalo Wings
BBQ Shrimp and Steak Combo

“Always great food and a friendly efficient staff. We have enjoyed eating there for years.”

4.6 Superb190 Reviews

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Guacamole
Rice and Beans
Vegetarian Fajita
Enchiladas Trio
Chips Salsa

“Great authentic Mexican food. I had the steak fajitas burrito. It was delicious and huge. I also had a couple margaritas and they were excellent. We had a family of four, all adult meals, and some margaritas and price was better than expected for the size and quality of the meals and drinks.”

4.4 Superb116 Reviews

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Shareable Hand-Cut Fries
Little Burger Kids Meal
Mooyah Cheeseburger

“I just tried it for the 1st time and it is going to be my favorite place to go. The fries were real potatoes and perfectly seasoned, and the burger was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back and try their specialty burgers.”

4.4 Superb87 Reviews
Silver Eagle Bar & Grill 5805 Monona Drive, Monona Bar & Grill • $

Customers` Favorites

Side of Sweet Potato Fries
Silver Eagle Chicken Melt
Bloody with a Beer Back
Friday Night Walleye
Silver Eagle Burrito
Buffalo Cheese Curds
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Silver Eagle Burger
Walleye Fish Fry
Cuban Sandwich

“We love the fish fry at Silver Eagle! The price is reasonable, always ready in 20 min or less and we love the beans, you get so much food!!”

4.3 Superb254 Reviews

“We've been here a couple times now and each time has been delicious! Asada tacos are tender + juicy and the quesadilla is huge! Everything is really fresh and service was quick every time we've stopped. Happy to have this place in the neighborhood!”

5 Superb26 Reviews
Antlers Tavern 2202 W Broadway, Monona Bar • $

“A must stop location in Ingram, some of the best food and prices around! Great atmosphere with a great group of bartenders!”

4.3 Superb96 Reviews
Tower Inn 1008 E Broadway, Monona Bar • $

“Absolutely GEM of a place!! I truly can't say anything bad about this place!! Barb and Brian the owners put so much care into how guest are treated. Barb makes great daily lunch specials and Damien, Emily and Sammy are the bees knees 🤗 I can't get enough of them”

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Taco John's 6305 Monona Drive, Monona Fast Food • $

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Potato Ole
Tater Tots
Potato Ols
Taco Bravo
Chicken Quesadilla Combo
Fresh Salsa
Taco Salad
Mexi Rolls
Potatoe Oles
Breakfast Burrito

“I ordered on the app for drive thru this morning. I've eaten here before, but this is the 1st time getting breakfast. Food was ready fast & the lady at the window was friendly. Love the food! I got the Ole scrambler & my husband got the spicy chorizo burrito. Everything was phenomenal.”

4.1 Good289 Reviews

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Fried Plantains
Oxtail Stew
Jerk Tofu
Jerk Chicken and Ribs
Mango Tofu
Jerk Pork with Rice and Cabbage Slaw
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Country Style Catfish
Jerk Chicken Wings
Key Lime Pie

“I think I had a whole chicken in my meal today! I'll have leftovers for a few days, and they're delicious! They're currently donating part of their profits to hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica, and accepting monetary donations, also. please support a wonderful local business!”

4.1 Good217 Reviews

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Garlic Fries
Royal Red Robin Burger
Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Sweet Potato Fries
Steak Fries
French Fries
Voodoo Fries
Root Beer Float
Impossible Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger

“No waiting on Veterans Day , great food , Excellent service 5 ⭐️ .”

4 Good377 Reviews
Milio's Sandwiches 115 E Broadway Suite 102, Monona Sandwich Shop • $

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Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Frito Lay Chips

“Best customer service that I've ever had at a milios.”

3.7 Good109 Reviews

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Prime Rib Sandwich w Onion Rings
All You Can Eat Fish Fry Bake
All You Can Eat Perch Dinner
Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries
Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Pepperoni Pizza
Steak Sandwich
Homemade Soup
Hamburger

“Delicious AyCe salad bar and fish fry. We will definitely go back.”

3.9 Good243 Reviews
Happy Wok 2409 W Broadway, Monona Chinese • $

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Dumplings
Hot and Sour Soup
Orange Chicken
Pepper Steak
Happy Family
Curry Chicken
Cashew Chicken
Cashew Shrimp
Garlic Chicken
Sesame Chicken

“One of the most reasonable Chinese restaurants around the Madison area. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Good service.”

3.8 Good146 Reviews

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Chicken Garlic
Chicken Bacon Artichoke Pizza
Pizza with Dipping Sauce
Gourmet Vegetarian Pizza
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza
5-Meat Stuffed Pizza
Murphy's Combo Pizza
Fresh Pizzas
Cowboy

“Once you learn how to cook it, this is a great tasting pizza! We use an air oven on bake @ 430 degrees for ~20 minutes, but always keep an eye on it until you figure it out for your preference.”

3.7 Good132 Reviews
QDOBA Mexican Eats 101 W Broadway, Monona Mexican • $

Customers` Favorites

Vegetarian
Create Your Own Burrito
Grilled Quesadilla
Steak Burrito Bowl
Chips and Queso
3-Cheese Nachos
Burritos Bowls
Tortilla Chips
Salad

“My first time at a Qdoba, and I was greeted politely by the first employee who was busy. Then, the other young man behind the counter was extremely helpful, polite, friendly and patient with me. The food was insanely good - I eat fast food literally once or twice a year and I am sold on Qdoba! Both because of the excellent service and the delicious food!”

3.7 Good212 Reviews