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Draper Brother's Chophouse, Madison, WI

Draper Brother's Chophouse

4.4
4.4
244 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
101 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703-2115

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Step back in time to 1867 when the Draper Brothers founded their renowned meat house in the heart of Madison. Their passion for quality and taste quickly made them the region's go-to destination for the finest cuts of meat.

Nestled within the walls of the iconic building that was once home to the renowned House of Wisconsin Cheese and Blue Marlin, our stunning interior design celebrates the building's rich history while introducing a new level of elegance and sophistication to Madison's culinary scene.

Sink into our plush, comfortable seating, bask in the warm glow of soft lighting, and enjoy impeccable service that attends to your every need. If you're looking for an intimate evening for two, a celebratory night out with friends, or a sophisticated venue for a special occasion, our restaurant provides the perfect ambiance to create unforgettable memories.

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What 244 people are saying

Draper Brother's Chophouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Draper Brother's Chophouse offers an inviting atmosphere with standout service and flavorful steaks. Patrons rave about the "best steaks they've ever had," and the "excellent cocktails." The restaurant is beautifully designed, perfect for special occasions. While some dishes lacked flavor, the overall experience is described as "absolutely amazing," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience.
244 Reviews
  1. Rob

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Was a relaxing evening. Not rushed or hurried. Steak was perfect. The experience was just what I needed! Highly recommend

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  2. Henry VIP

    San Francisco49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, very good food and great cocktails. Madison our waitress was exceptional.

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  3. mitch VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Can’t wait to come back. The Tomahawk was perfectly prepared.

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  4. Mark VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is are 3rd time there and has been very good each time. The historical restoration of the building is very well done.

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  5. Margarita VIP

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 1st time at Draper Brothers and we were very impressed. The filter mignon was cooked perfectly to order, the roasted fingerling potatoes & broccolini were delicious and the cannolis/panna cotta were yummy! We didn’t prefer the Yukon mashed potatoes as they were extremely garlicky. The restaurant was clean and Randy went above & beyond to take care of us—-Exceptional service!!!!

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  6. Kristen VIP

    Milwaukee27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and service. A bit louder than we expected for a Wednesday night; just wish our table for 2 wasn't upstairs with the two large parties!

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  7. Malina

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best steak we've had this year! My husband got the bone in ribeye and it was sooo tender and flavorful! I got the New York Strip which was also very tender and packed with flavor. The cocktails were excellent, and my husband couldn't stop licking his lips when he was eating the lobster bisque. As promised, the bisque had big chunks of lobster and the serving was big enough 2 people could have shared it (but he didn't share it!). I can see why this steak house is becoming a Madison favorite.

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  8. Peter

    Baltimore1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    To start there was a larger table of people in the middle of the dinning area. A few people at this table were extremely loud and were not once asked to please quiet down. The dinning area was not large so their voices traveled. This made it extremely difficult for me to enjoy my anniversary dinner with my wife. For as expensive as a place as it was I don’t know why they didn’t serve a bread or something to start off this fine dinning experience. It took a little while to get the bottle of wine we ordered. One of the steaks was cooked perfect the other was extremely under cooked and had to be sent back. I don’t know why a small side salad doesn’t come with the steak as well as a little bit more Demi glaze, I only had enough for half my steak. They forgot to bring a steak knife out for one of us to use so we had one for the table. The sides were supposed to be shareable sides and the sides barely fed two people, for the price should have been more. Overall the food tasted good but for a 65 dollar steak it should be great not good. We are glad we go to go out for our anniversary but our next date night we be somewhere else. Thank you!

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  9. Michelle

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Two large parties (both up and downstairs) made it quite loud. Very expensive for average food. Other steakhouses in the area are same or better quality with more value for money. I’d go back and try seafood. They were out of salmon at 8pm

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  10. Alison VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, our experience at Draper Brothers in Madison, WI didn’t live up to expectations. The moment we walked in, we were hit with a strong smell of bad seafood, which was not a great first impression. I had read some mixed reviews beforehand, but it was too late to cancel our reservation. I ordered the cacio e pepe, thinking it was a safe choice—but it ended up tasting like plain noodles coated in cold butter and olive oil. The table also had meatballs, lamb, steak, ravioli, and a few desserts, but overall, we were all underwhelmed with the quality and flavor. For a party of five, our total came to over $500, and unfortunately, none of us felt the food was worth the price. The one bright spot of the evening was our server, Madison—she was friendly, attentive, and did a fantastic job despite the disappointing meal. All in all, great service but the food definitely missed the mark for us.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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101 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703-2115

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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