Best Casual Restaurants in Madison

11 restaurants available nearby

1. CIRC

4.1

Excellent(194)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Located in The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, CIRC serves contemporary American cuisine.

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2. Palette Bar and Grill

4.4

Awesome(499)

Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

Booked 9 times today

Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu featuring in-house cut steaks and 21-day aged 100% black Angus beef.As we inherited a space as historical as the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse, we had to do it justice. We kept our building’s 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.Our menu features steak cuts made in-house, chef’s masterpieces, artisan salads and soups, along with a unique beer and hand-crafted cocktail selection.

3. The Boathouse

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Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

The Boathouse is a casual waterfront dining spot along the shores of Lake Mendota that serves up hot fare and cold craft beers every day from 11am-10pm. The long-standing tradition of waterfront dining in Wisconsin is not lost here, in fact, it is very much at the forefront of this restaurant. Our chef takes casual classics like burgers and cheese curds and puts his modern spin on them to make lakeside life even better, all while being right in the heart of downtown Madison.

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4. Buck & Honey's - Monona

4.7

Exceptional(1465)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 38 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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5. Bonfyre American Grille

4.5

Awesome(2367)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 27 times today

Bonfyre features Contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale-casual environment. In addition to our hand-cut, wood-fired steaks, guests can enjoy fresh seafood, rotisserie chicken, pastas, signature salads and so much more from our seasonally changing menu.To complement the cuisine, Bonfyre’s bar features classic cocktails with a modern twist, creative new libations, domestic craft beer selections and a wine list consisting of 60 labels from both North and South America.

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6. The Tasting Room of Monona

4.9

Exceptional(3)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Madison

Booked 1 time today

Located in the heart of Monona, we at the Tasting Room have been serving handcrafted premium cigars and refreshingly classic cocktails in our new Yahara River front (boat accessible) location since 2019. We offer a cozy, yet modern, inviting indoor space with an exceptional ventilation system that rivals Las Vegas hotels. Therefore, smokers and non-smokers can enjoy the lounge together, comfortably. Our outdoor space is equally as amazing with our "fire-themed" patio with multiple fire tables, gas fire pits and river views, it's the perfect spot to catch up with friends or meet new ones, hang out after a round of golf or have a date night. Our warm welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and "come as you are" approach, are a few of the reasons why the Tasting Room is a place for everyone--friends, neighbors, and travelers alike come to enjoy a great cigar, try a new cocktail, and share some good times in a casual, sophisticated environment.Great cigars. Great drinks. Great people.

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7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI

4.5

Awesome(521)

Price: Moderate

• American • Middleton

Booked 75 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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8. Eno Vino West Side

4.7

Exceptional(1380)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Madison

Booked 15 times today

Eno Vino offers 200+ wines by the bottle & another 45 by the glass. From the beginning, Eno Vino was established as a place to share great wine, sensational, hand-crafted cocktails and fresh, inviting food. Whether you would like to entertain friends, enjoy an evening out with a loved one or unwind during happy hour ~ we invite you to enjoy an evening at Eno Vino! Kitchen serves a late night menu from 9pm-10pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 10pm-11pm Friday and Saturday. The bar is open until 11pm Sunday through Thursday and until midnight Friday and Saturday.

9. Villa Dolce

4.6

Exceptional(641)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Middleton

Booked 12 times today

A modern Italian cafe in the heart of downtown historic Middleton. With a contemporary vibe this fusion Italian gem features unique topping gourmet pizzas, handmade pasta and famous Gelato.

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10. The Melting Pot - Madison

4.7

Exceptional(654)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Middleton

Booked 24 times today

At The Melting Pot, fun is cooked up fondue style, creating an out of the ordinary dining experience.You'll discover all the ingredients for a perfect evening, including attentive service, private tables, & an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the cheese & chocolate fondues which have made The Melting Pot famous, they offer a fine selection of beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian & gluten free entrees, as well as an exceptional wine list & a full bar. You may enjoy a romantic evening for two, a special occasion with forty of your closest friends, a dining experience to impress your boss, or a night out with the family. Whatever the occasion, an evening at The Melting Pot is always a celebration. Reservations are highly recommended. We do our best to ensure every guest receives the highest level of service. As such, we are unable to hold your reservation longer than 10 minutes past your selected time. If you are running behind schedule, please just give us a ring!

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Kathleen
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It's rare to dine these days where one can easily hear the conversation at the table, even though the dining tables were full. Seafood Risotto, the Giardinia Chicken and the Walleye were delicious, hot, well presented. We'll be back.
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Buck & Honey's - MononaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.7
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Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Parking was close by and easy. Coats were hung over extra chairs. Unfortunately, we were seated at a table where there was constant traffic of other customers and servers. Good selection of menu items. The server refilled our water glasses. Everyone in our party of six seemed to enjoy their food choices. Three of us ordered decaf coffee after the meal. It was not piping hot, and we were not offered more coffee. We were not rushed. Each of the three couples received a check.
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Bonfyre American GrillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.5
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Abby
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
The Palette Bar and Grill was an overall wonderful experience with fast and friendly service, fun drinks, and delicious food. I went early evening on a Saturday and it was nice and quiet with several seats available at the bar and many open tables in the dining room. It was a very nice date night experience and I would definitely recommend.
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Palette Bar and GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Madison
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4.4
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Suzanne
Wisconsin •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Great place for a light lunch before heading to the Overture Center for a show. We'll be back for certain!
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CIRCPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.1

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. CIRC

2. Palette Bar and Grill

3. The Boathouse

4. Buck & Honey's - Monona

5. Bonfyre American Grille

6. The Tasting Room of Monona

7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI

8. Eno Vino West Side

9. Villa Dolce

10. The Melting Pot - Madison

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