8 new american places in Madison we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Madison | New American across every city.
New American cooking is where Madison's farm-driven, seasonal kitchens do their most distinctive work, much of it within reach of Capitol Square. Heritage Tavern downtown and Mint Mark out on East Washington Avenue lead the ingredient-led end, while Pasture and Plenty on the west side ties cooking to its own market and CSA. Settle Down Tavern rounds out the group with a refined take on the Wisconsin tavern.
Heritage Tavern ★ 4.7
capitol-square · 131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
Heritage Tavern on East Mifflin, chef Dan Fox's farm-to-table dining room one block off Capitol Square, has anchored Madison's new-American tier since 2013.
Mint Mark ★ 4.6
atwood · 1874 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Mint Mark on East Washington Avenue, a produce-forward small-plates dining room with an open kitchen, runs Wisconsin farm ingredients with strong cocktails.
Pasture and Plenty ★ 4.3
westside · 2433 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726
Pasture and Plenty on University Avenue, the farm-to-table meal-kit and deli on Madison's west side, runs plant-based and pasture-raised dishes since 2017.
Schwoegler's Park Towne Lanes ★ 4.0
westside · 444 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI 53719
Schwoegler's Park Towne Lanes on Grand Canyon Drive, the Madison bowling-and-supper-club institution since 1919, runs a fish fry and a sports bar restaurant.
Settle Down Tavern ★ 4.5
capitol-square · 117 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
Settle Down Tavern on South Pinckney, in the First Settlement District a block off Capitol Square, runs a tight tavern menu and a strong cocktail program.
Mint Mark ★ 4.5
1874 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Mint Mark on East Washington, the produce-forward small-plates room with an open kitchen, runs fine-dining brunch and dinner from Wisconsin farm produce.
Mickey's Bait Shop ★ 4.1
1004 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
Mickey's Bait Shop on Williamson Street, the Marquette dive and Mickey's Tavern sibling, runs cheap drinks and live music on weekends until 02:00.
State Street Brats ★ 4.2
603 State St, Madison, WI 53703
State Street Brats on State Street, the campus bar since 1953, sells red and white Wisconsin brats with cheese curds and Spotted Cow taps for game-day crowds.