3 editor picks in Madison.
3 restaurants in Madison, editor-picked for restaurants open monday. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Madison.
Tornado Steak House on South Hamilton, a block off Capitol Square, runs Madison's traditional supper club tier with steaks and the weekly Friday fish fry.
OrderA bone-in ribeye and a brandy Old Fashioned at the bar before sitting.
TipReserve on OpenTable a week ahead for Friday fish fry; the bar pours faster than the dining room turns.
Mint Mark on East Washington Avenue, a produce-forward small-plates dining room with an open kitchen, runs Wisconsin farm ingredients with strong cocktails.
OrderWhichever Wisconsin-farm small plate the kitchen is featuring that week.
TipDinner runs daily from 16:30; Saturday and Sunday brunch from 09:30-14:00 is reservable in advance on the operator's site.
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.
OrderThe Settle Down burger and one of the rotating Old Fashioned variations on the cocktail menu.
TipClosed Sundays; weeknight 16:00 happy hour is reliably the easiest seat.
