Best Seasonal Restaurants in Madison

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1. Rare Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1963)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 25 times today

Dining and libations on Capitol Square with an incredible view of the Capitol, Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Madison's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Delmonico as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare is also one of the only purveyors of A5 Wagyu in Madison.Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.If you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.

2. Merchant

4.2

Awesome(1570)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 23 times today

Merchant is Madison's energetic industrial-chic cafe, craft cocktail bar and late night destination specializing in no-nonsense, affordable fare and drink steeped in old school culture and soul.Our menu features elevated American classics like shrimp cakes, steaks, burgers, and mac and cheese. As Madison’s first craft cocktail bar, our drink list includes twists on classic cocktails using fresh ingredients and heritage spirits, fresh innovative non-alcoholic drinks, and wines from boutique producers, fresh beers on tap, and heritage beers.

3. 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.

4. The Statehouse

4.5

Awesome(1184)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 31 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. Palette Bar and Grill

4.4

Awesome(499)

Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

Booked 7 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.

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6. Samba Brazilian Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1011)

Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 29 times today

For those of you who are not current or former gauchos who roam the prairies of Brazil, you might need an explanation of our style of service. At the end on a long day of work tending to cattle and stock, Brazilian cowboys (Gauchos) and their families would prepare great feasts. They would skewer various meats, roast them over a fire pit and bring them to the table for carving. There would be a bounty of seasonal vegetables, stews and salads using fresh ingredients from the fruits of their labor.

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7. Buck & Honey's - Monona

4.6

Exceptional(1463)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 66 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.

8. 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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9. Liberty Station - Madison

4.5

Awesome(554)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Madison

Booked 8 times today

Liberty Station - Madison offers BBQ and American comfort food in Madison.

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

4.5

Awesome(517)

Price: Moderate

• American • Middleton

Booked 76 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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Amanda
Baltimore / Maryland •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our meal was excellent and the service was great. It was quite dim in the restaurant and without a small lamp or something like that on the table my parents had to use their phones to read the menus. It was not too loud which was nice and the meal did not feel rushed. The wedge salad was to die for and the steak/scallop special was mouth watering.
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Rare SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison
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4.6
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NildaVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a fantastic Christmas Eve dinner at The Statehouse. Wonderful views of the lake. The prime rib was done to perfection!
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The StatehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.5
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Abby
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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Barbara
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed the food and the service was excellent!
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MerchantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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4.2
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Suzanne
Wisconsin •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 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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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Rare Steakhouse

2. Merchant

3. CIRC

4. The Statehouse

5. Palette Bar and Grill

6. Samba Brazilian Grill

7. Buck & Honey's - Monona

8. The Boathouse

9. Liberty Station - Madison

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

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