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Palette Bar and Grill, Madison, WI

Palette Bar and Grill

4.6 (524)
$30 and under
American
901 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu and seasonally rotating cocktail selections with an emphasis on seasonal colors and flavors. With a patio on East Washington directly across from Breese Field we provide a lively pregame destination.

Located in the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse sharing the space with Hotel Indigo. We kept our buildings 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Cross street
    S Paterson Street
  • Parking details
    Free self-parking in hotel lot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happenings Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    From 4-6 each weekday we will be offering $2 off our original color cocktails and glasses of wine. Join us in the bar or weather permitting have a drink or two on the patio!

    Happenings Hour Photo

What 524 people are saying

Palette Bar and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Lively

  • Madison

    Innovative

  • Madison

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palette Bar and Grill offers a memorable dining experience with "amazing" cocktails and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like Grilled Salmon and Bavarian Soft Pretzel Bites. The staff, particularly servers like Maeve and Kevin, are "exceptional." The decor beautifully honors the venue's past, creating a unique ambiance perfect for date nights.
524 Reviews
  1. Deb

    Milwaukee35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a birthday at Palette. Our party enjoyed: BAVARIAN SOFT PRETZEL BITES , GRILLED SALMON, and CITRUS MINT BEET SALAD and a few of their featured cocktails. All were amazing especially the dessert, Tiramisu. Our server, Maeve, was especially friendly and delightful. Would return.

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  2. Maebel

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated my birthday here and the waiter was so friendly. This is my second time eating here. I got the fish tacos and tiramisu. Both were delicious!
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Firstly thank you for celebrating your birthday with us on Thursday! I'm ecstatic to hear we could help you celebrate with a good meal and some tiramisu, those State Line folks do the heavy lifting with their coffee liquor. Thanks again, hope to see you again soon! -Bobby

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  3. Sara VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The appetizers were very good but the main meals were lacking. The burgers were extremely small (compared to the bun) and the four shrimp on my salad had a strange smell.
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers. However, we're sorry to hear that the main meals didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark on this occasion. Your feedback about the burgers and shrimp on your salad is noted, and we will certainly look into it. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. -Bobby

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  4. Anna

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were great. Majority of us ordered the fish tacos and they were a bit salty. Our waiter was super nice and even shared a quick story about the history of the building
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you for stopping by and giving feedback as well, I'll be sure to relay your comment to Chef Jose as the tacos shouldn't be overly salty. Love to hear we could chat a little about the history of the awesome building as well. Stop again soon! -Bobby

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  5. Steven VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service and food were very good Limited menu and some of the food was on the spicy side
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Hi Steven, Thanks for the review and appreciate the visit of course. Hope to see you again! -Bobby

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  6. Eric

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good spot for date night when taking in a show

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  7. Veronica M VIP

    Milwaukee347 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I consistently enjoy dining at Palette Bar and Grill. Management is impressively skilled at hiring and training staff, and the staff is consistently friendly, helpful, and attentive without being intrusive. Kevin was the server for this visit, and he was exceptional. We recommend the Soft Pretzels, Grilled Salmon, and Brussels Sprouts (perfectly prepared and flavorful), and, on Friday, the Fish Fry. If you are interested in cocktails, we recommend the Beet Bauhaus, Espresso Expression, and Clean Slate. For wine, we love the Cassa Silva Carmenere.
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thanks Veronica, always a pleasure to have you in house. Thanks for the recommendations as well!

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  8. Cindy VIP

    Chicago196 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was delightful (Maeve) and dinners were very good--one issue was with the appetizer which came with the meal instead of before the meal as requested. Not a problem and we definitely will be back!
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on May 2, 2025
    Hi Cindy, thank you for the feedback. Maeve is a welcome addition to the team this Spring and we'll be sure to share the love. Sorry to hear about the timing though, we'll work to correct that. Thanks again! -Bobby

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  9. Mary

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pre-concert dinner and all entrees were excellent, as were cocktails. Well-paced service and met our needs. Parking validated by restaurant. Always a steady go-to just beyond downtown!
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on May 2, 2025
    Thanks Mary! We strive to check off all the boxes, glad to hear the feedback. Hope to see you again soon! -Bobby

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  10. Kim

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, great decor was quite empty but made for nice, quiet evening.
    Palette Bar and GrillResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hi Kim, thank you for the review. We've been referred to as a "hidden gem" by many of our patrons, we're so glad that you were able to visit! -Bobby

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901 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Paterson Street
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free self-parking in hotel lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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