Palette Bar and Grill

4.3

498 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

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.

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
(608) 455-8520
Website
http://www.palettegrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
901 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
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 - 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!

Popular dishes

Classic Breakfast*$14.00
two eggs your way, crispy bacon or sausage, hashbrowns or breakfast potatoes, white or wheat toast
Breakfast Sandwich$10.00
english muffin, cheddar, scrambled eggs, smoked ham, crispy bacon or sausage
French Toast$12.00
wild berries, wisconsin maple, whipped cream
Montecristo Sandwich$12.00
savory toast, mozzarella, cheddar, smoked ham
Breakfast Burrito$13.00
flour tortilla, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar, pico de gallo, crispy hashbrowns, salsa verde
Avocado Toasts$12.00
la brea country white, fresh smashed avocados, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, banana peppers, sesame seeds, cilantro, evoo
Açaí Bowl Parfait$14.00
açaÍ purée, fresh berries, granola, toasted pecans, coconut flakes, banana, maple

Sides

Smoked Ham$5.00
Crispy Bacon$6.50
Sausage Patties$5.00
1 Egg Your Way$3.00
White or Wheat Toast$2.00
Breakfast Potatoes$3.50
Hashbrowns$3.50
Fruit Cup$4.50

Beverages

Juices

Orange$4.00
Apple$4.00
Cranberry$4.00

Coffee & Tea

we proudly serve local true coffee roasters coffee & espresso

Complimentary Coffee Tazo Tea$3.50
Espresso$3.00
Cappuccino$5.00

What 498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Good for groups
Wisconsin
Healthy
Wisconsin
Lively
Madison
Innovative
Madison
Good for groups
Madison
Healthy
Madison
Great for fine wines
Madison
Great for outdoor dining
Madison
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Palette Bar and Grill offers a delightful dining experience with a "great ambiance" and "paint theme." Guests praise the "outstanding service" and "delicious cocktails." While some note slow service during peak times, the "tasty food" and unique location across from Breese Field make it a memorable choice.

498 Reviews

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andrew
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Parking was horrendous. No street parking and had to go up to level 5 in the parking garage since the other levels are all reserved. Also, the restaurant is inside the hotel. There are no signs outside stating this. The decor is amazing and such a great theme that pays homage to its history. The cocktails are phenomenal as is the food. A bit pricey for apps and small plates but worth it in the end.
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Mary Arnold
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails, the turkey special was delicious, and our server Tanika was outstandig. We like it because it's a comfotable room and not too noisy.
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Rebecca
Milwaukee
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Dinner with friends,group of 6. Excellent signature drinks . Hostess very friendly and accommodating. Reservation was made for 4, we had 6 people but we were quickly seated. It was a long wait between appetizers and entrees being served. Disappointed by the chicken parm. It was cold. And it was over breaded, a very thin chicken cutlet with a thick crust.
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Michael
VIP
Milwaukee
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. One of the few places that we’ve booked on OpenTable that acknowledged why we were dining there. We were celebrating our anniversary before a badger game. Burgers were very good. Cheese curds could’ve been better. We appreciated the free dessert to celebrate our anniversary.
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Scott
Charleston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were seated at a small table for 2 between two parties of four. There were at least 8 open tables around us. It was not good for conversation and we could have sat elsewhere. The food was so so. Service was slow and our waitress rarely came. The ambience was not good. I would not recommend this restaurant.
Palette Bar and GrillResponded on October 29, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re truly sorry that the seating arrangement and service didn’t meet your expectations. We recently welcomed some new team members in our host positions and are taking your feedback as an opportunity to improve and refine our service approach. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to provide the dining experience we strive for and that you deserve.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, nothing special. Good if you’re staying in the hotel but not worth the drive.
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Beth
Milwaukee
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic evening - such a great ambiance and "paint" theme! It was extremely busy due to a concert across the street, but we received excellent service. Very impressed with the waitstaff taking care of a full house and bar! The salmon is outstanding.
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Nancy
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive service, burger and salmon were great, the watermelon edamame side salad was outstanding.
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Linda
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktails are the best and the food is super interesting. I’ve never had anything. I didn’t absolutely love. And did I say they have excellent cocktails? I would really like to try them all. They change them up every once in a while as well, which keeps things interesting.
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Adrian
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is always great! Yummy yummy. More words to post
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Palette Bar and Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 498 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

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

Website
http://www.palettegrill.com/
Phone number
(608) 455-8520

Palette Bar and Grill

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Happenings Hour

Fish Tacos

Palette Burger

Bison Burger

Main

Classic Breakfast*$14.00

Breakfast Sandwich$10.00

French Toast$12.00

Montecristo Sandwich$12.00

Breakfast Burrito$13.00

Avocado Toasts$12.00

Açaí Bowl Parfait$14.00

Sides

Smoked Ham$5.00

Crispy Bacon$6.50

Sausage Patties$5.00

1 Egg Your Way$3.00

White or Wheat Toast$2.00

Breakfast Potatoes$3.50

Hashbrowns$3.50

Fruit Cup$4.50

Beverages

Juices

Orange$4.00

Apple$4.00

Cranberry$4.00

Coffee & Tea

Complimentary Coffee Tazo Tea$3.50

Espresso$3.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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