
Dine Downtown Madison
Madison Wisconsin is known for its culinary talent and dynamic restaurant culture.
Downtown Madison is home to many of the city’s best known and most recognized restaurants like L’etoile, Heritage Tavern, and Harvest.
With more than 100 restaurants, cafes and bars there is always something new to try. We invite you to come spend an evening out at one of the district's many restaurants, bars or clubs.
Downtown Madison Gift Certificates are accepted at more than 150 locations.
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341 State
Located upstairs. Full menu and lunch, dinner and drink specials daily.
107 State
American style restaurant serving creative comfort food in a casual atmosphere.
608 University
Student hangout in a sparse setting for familiar Asian dishes, plus daily lunch & dinner specials.
107 King
Featuring coffee, tea, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, beer and wine, and coffee liqueur drinks, and occasional live music.
123 E Main
Corner bar with great atmosphere, food until 1am, pool table and darts. Lunch, happy hour and late night drink specials; outdoor seating.
449 State
Chinese and Asian food for lunch, dinner and late night. Delivery available.
9 E Wilson
Featuring cravable favorites with modern enhancements, from snacks to share, traditional faire, and modern salads that are meals unto themselves, we’re sure to satisfy your nourishment needs, morning, noon, and night.
1 W Dayton
Martinis, microbrews and an extensive wine list. Light menu served until 11:00 pm.
127 W Washington
Coffee, espresso and wine bar. Bakery, breakfast, sandwich and salad menu. Free wireless.
111 Martin Luther King Jr.
Southwest inspired Mexican dishes specializing in tacos!
430 W Gilman
Wine and champagne by the glass and bottle, cocktails, martinis, assorted bottled beers and taps.
101 N Hamilton
Boar & Barrel is a wine, whiskey and tapas bar with a pork-centric menu.
127 N Hamilton
Espresso, coffee, scones from scratch, and crepes made from local ingredients.
115 State
Family-friendly northwoods-themed restaurant and bar. Lunch, dinner, late night.
601 Langdon
Celebrate the spirit and flat out fun of summers past seven floors atop Langdon Street. Camp Trippalindee is inspired by 1980s camp movies, rural Wisco taverns and the all out joy of being a kid. Fun and easy eats like walking tacos, double stacked burgers and crafty beers (delivered in Koozies!) will delight.
11 W Main
Chocolates crafted locally using the finest ingredients.
111 S Hamilton
Serving up tacos and other Mexican dishes made with inventive ingredients and high-quality tortillas. Featuring a full bar, dinner nighly, weekday lunches, and weekend brunches.
114 E Main
Breakfast and lunch, take out and delivery. Catering available.
652 State
Bagels, breakfast & lunch, coffee and coffee drinks.
800 Langdon
A sandwich and made-to-order salad shop with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Carte also offers a large selections of freshly crafted grab-and-go items for students and staff looking to grab a healthy bite between classes.
222 W Washington
Our take on an Italian-American deli featuring sandwiches, soups, salads, deli-items, coffee, take-home dinners, retail wine, and full bar. Enjoy it at the deli or grab it to go, our food is served to order and prepared by us in house.
212 State
Whiskey lounge focusing on higher end bourbon, scotch, irish, and japanese whiskey with more than 300 whiskeys available and a tap list of 27 rotating beers.
122 W Mifflin
Old World Italian traditions meet modern techniques. Handmade pastas, slow-roasted meats, wood-burning pizza oven, extensive wine list.
319 W Gorham
Just off State Street, with outdoor patio seating. Appetizers, burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Dinner and late night.
453 W Gilman
Laid-back sandwich-shop chain for creative toasted subs, plus munchies & desserts
505 State
Authentic chinese noodles and dumplings.
658 State
Burritos, tacos and salads made-to-order.
468 State
Family owned and Madison made super-premium ice cream, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, soy ice cream, and no sugar added ice cream
626 University
The Church Key, now a Madison institution for well-over 50 years, is a place where everyone can come to enjoy themselves.
1 W Dayton
Located in The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, CIRC serves contemporary American cuisine with global influences for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
636 State
Upscale food and spirits, located downstairs. Happy hour specials.
105 State
Gourmet popcorn made from scratch in many flavors, and other specialties.
427 State
Numerous ice cream flavors, smoothies, cakes and shakes, plus choose your own toppings.
25 S Pinckney
Coffee, tea, smoothies, custom craft beers, all-day breakfast and sandwiches.
583 State
Coffee, tea, smoothies, custom craft beers, all-day breakfast and sandwiches.
563 State
tater tots loaded with meats, cheeses and sauces, wrapped up in a tortilla and slapped on the grill.
20 W Mifflin
A neighborhood-style tavern serving craft beer and rustic food in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch, dinner, late night, weekend brunch.
800 Langdon
Babcock Dairy ice cream is as delicious as it gets. From a single scoop waffle cone to the Freshman 15 sundae with 15 scoops of ice cream, all the classics are back and then some. Made fresh on the UW Campus.
322 W Gorham
Irish Pub style bar serving beer & spirits as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads, and comfort food.
117 Martin Luther King Jr.
Designer burgers, artisan cocktails, house sodas and milkshakes. Kitchen open until midnight. Weekend brunch.
317 N Frances
Longtime local institution offering specialty burgers, cheese curds & tap beers in quirky digs. Grilling burgers since 1974.
620 University
Sports Bar and Eatery just 2 blocks from the Kohl Center. Featuring great appetizers, salads and pizza with over 30 beers on tap!
422 State
Wide variety of Asian cuisine including Chinese, Korean and Thai; vegetarian dishes available. Lunch, dinner, delivery available.
419 State
Fine arabic dining and multi-international atmosphere. Serving customers with a dish presented with color and perfection while being affordable for an everyday stop-in meal. Serving hookah on the patio.
1 N Webster
Elegant dining with a unique artisan menu, large wine selection, and full bar.
650 State
Coffee, coffee drinks, tea and cafe snacks; free Wi-Fi. Close to the UW Campus.
224 State
Coffee, coffee drinks, tea and cafe snacks; free Wi-Fi. Close to the Capitol Square.
604 University
Quick bite comfort food featuring small plates.
313 W Johnson
Dishes perfect for sharing, flavorful cheeses and charcuterie, incredible Spanish wines, and rich mahogany woodwork. Cafe, Paella, wine, charcuterie, sangria and tapas.
418 State
Locally owned and operated, this full-service café and espresso bar on State Street is just a short walk from the Square or campus. It offers a friendly, authentic, unpretentious downtown-Madisonian vibe. On a gorgeous day, people-watch from our sidewalk café, or enjoy peace and quiet on our back patio. When it’s cold outside, relax by our fireplace while gazing upon the ever-changing local artist exhibits adorning the cafe walls. Our coffee and espresso drinks are crafted with only certified fair-trade and organic beans. Our in-house bakery offers made-from-scratch muffins, bars, and other assorted treats. We also offer homemade breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches, salads, and soups. Many tasty vegan and gluten-free options are available—so is beer and wine!
Open daily 8am–10pm
Happy hour every M-F 4pm-7pm
517 State
Burgers and fries made with fresh ingredients and no trans fats. Online ordering for pick-up available.
665 State
A locally sourced grab-n-go, seasonal market that brings crave-worthy fresh produce, hearty grains, and hot proteins.
227 State
A modern dining space using local ingredients, located on the rooftop of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
502 University
Serving Japanese poke bowls and seafood.
12 S Carroll
Fromagination features artisan cheese from Wisconsin…and all over the United States and the world. Working one-on-one with you to pair cheeses with wine, beer, crackers, preserves, honey and other perfect companions. Creating an unique experience for each guest. Stop in and taste more than 100 cheeses, and other wonderful local specialty foods. Many items proudly made here in Wisconsin.
507 State
Health centered acai, fruit, and grain bowls. Also serving toast, smoothies, and other healthy treats.
411 W Gilman
Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
508 State
Game Day Madison offers something Madison residents can’t find with cold Midwestern winters: year-round golf.
105 W Main
Cocktails, bottled and tap beers. Outdoor patio seating with a Capitol view.
309 N Henry
Offering a wide variety of choices from all over the globe including curries, Himalayan, sandwiches, dumplings, tacos, and more!
1 S Pinckney
Serving breakfast and lunch all day. Salad bar, soups and catering. Located inside U.S. Bank Plaza.
112 E Mifflin
Hand-rolled New York-style bagels, lox, pastrami, sandwiches, fair trade coffee. Breakfast, lunch, delivery.
417 State
Seattle based coffee shop operating in the heart of State St.
18 N Carroll
A small plate restaurant inspired by ingredients found all over the Midwest.
1 S Pinckney
Inspired by the New York gastropub scene. Open for morning bakery, lunch, weekend brunch, dinner, plus off-hours menu.
123 E Doty
A changing roster of house made craft brews & pub eats served in a lively venue with beer garden & pool tables.
21 N Pinckney
Recently named a top Farm-to-Table restaurant by Gourmet Magazine, features seasonal locally-grown and organic ingredients.
425 State
Casual bar and grill serving appetizers, fresh salads, unique sandwiches, and burgers. Lunch, dinner, late night. Warm in the winter… Cool all the time.
133 E Mifflin
Globally inspired cuisine using local Wisconsin ingredients. Dinner, happy hour, weekend brunch.
318 State
Cuisine from Nepal, Tibet and India. Vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
222 W Gorham
Bar and restaurant with more than 100 craft brews on tap, more than 30 of which are brewed in Wisconsin. HopCat is a bar. If you’re under 21 you can come in before 9 p.m. WITH A PARENT ONLY.
540 State
Made from scratch comfort food from everywhere for everyone. Dumplings, soup, chili, rice bowls, and juice.
100 State
Unique pizza by the slice & fresh salad. Voted Wisconsin's best pizza by Food Network Magazine. Lunch, dinner and late-night; pick-up and delivery.
206 State
Spanish-inspired tapas, cocktails and wide selection of wines by the glass or bottle.
462 State
Fresh baked mix and match cookies daily. Have them delivered or pick them up in store!
116 W. Mifflin
Live piano acts nightly including dueling pianos; drink specials and 'Martini of the Month.'
527 State
Fresh, fast, and tasty gourmet sub sandwiches.
130 S Pinckney
Premier midwestern steaks, fresh fish and seafood, appetizers, elegant desserts.
614 University
Simple karaoke joint near campus with sake drinks.
208 State
Traditional, kitchen-made candy and ice cream made fresh from premium ingredients and original recipes.
502 State
Koi Sushi Restaurant offers delicious tasting Japanese food and authentic Hunan style Chinese cuisine with a variety in taste and high quality fresh sushi.
529 N Lake
Sports-themed college bar, serving food and drinks. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night.
449 State
Teas and slushes including bubble tea and milk tea.
1 S Pinckney
Fine dining supporting Wisconsin farmers by using local, organic and naturally-raised ingredients.
1 John Nolen
Located in the Evjue Rooftop Garden of the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. Open seasonally from June through August for lunch, dinner and happy hour.
244 W Gilman
Authentic Mexican food. Lunch, dinner. Eat-in or take-out.
101 King
The contemporary-styled brick-oven pizza tavern. After 10 p.m., the restaurant has a late-night menu and feature DJs.
317 State
Great sandwiches, fine spirits and fourteen beers on tap.
201 W Gorham
Relaxed, hands-on venue for sushi & seafood boils of shrimp & crawfish, plus ample sides.
119 King
Full menu including Wisconsin-themed, seasonal and locally sourced; happy hour and late-night destination. Specialty cocktails, local beers and wines.
117 E Main
Wine, beer and cocktails. Cigar and pipe smoking allowed in the bar.
118 S Pinckney
Creative healthy food prepared by friendly folks. Breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch.
625 State
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Dine-in or take-out.
121 S Pinckney
Farm-to-table restaurant, craft cocktails, liquor store. Dinner, happy hour, late night, weekend brunch.
10 W Mifflin
A restaurant, bar and market featuring daily menus, natural wines, craft cocktails, beers, and 3rd wave coffee. The all-day corner farmers' market includes take away bowls, salads, sandwiches, and soups, plus fresh organic produce, select artisan cheese, baked goods and kitchen essentials. Field Table hosts classes, workshops, and community activities around the original field table from our family farm, as well as private events in our Chef's Table room.
114 State
Independent coffee house offering fair trade coffees near the Capitol Square on State Street.
116 Martin Luther King Jr.
Sandwiches made with fresh bread baked onsite, meat and vegetables. Catering available. Dine-in or carry-out.
449 State
Indian lunch buffet and dinner. Located on the second floor.
523 State
Casual bar with daily drink specials and outdoor seating.
571 State
Fresh made burgers, hand cut fries and real ice cream shakes.
106 King
Our goal at Morris Ramen is to create and serve Madison’s best ramen using time tested traditional techniques and tastes (and a few things we came up with on our own)
225 King
Serving Korean style BBQ and dishes with a modern twist.
108 King
Fine asian dining from world class chef Muramoto featuring Japanese cuisine, sushi, whiskey, and sake.
211 King
Hidden, cash-only haunt offering global small plates, cocktails, & beer in an intimate space.
226 State
Home of good food, made from scratch, plus Greek specialties. Vintage atmosphere.
408 W Gorham
Nomad World Pub features an extensive beer list, live soccer, trivia, live music and happy hour specials.
232 State
Noodle dishes, soups and salads.
23 N Pinckney
Food inspired by the traditions of Wisconsin taverns and supper clubs, made with local ingredients from small Wisconsin producers. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
128 E Wilson
Cozy, laid back spot service large portions of seasonal italian fare & an extensive wine list.
119 W Main
A neighborhood bar downtown, open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Extensive beer list; serves food daily until 1:30 am.
316 State
Homemade gyros and Greek specialties with a beautiful rooftop garden dining area. Lunch, dinner and late night.
204 State
Bar and lounge, 26 beers on tap, outdoor seating.
414 W Gilman
Russian dumplings filled with meat or potato. Lunch, dinner and late night.
800 Langdon
Located inside Memorial Union, serving fresh roasted coffee and loose leaf tea.
313 State
Pizza by the slice and other options. Lunch, dinner and late night. Eat-in, take-out or delivery.
319 N Henry
Bar and grill serving lunch and dinner. Home to the world famous Plazaburger, created in 1964.
601 Langdon
Sweet and savory staples of fresh pressed juice, salads, Paninis and signature stuffed hand pies; all sourced locally.
540 University
Poke it up is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
615 State
Poke restaurant with customizable meats, add ins and sauces.
425 N Frances
Longtime romantic restaurant serving traditional Italian fare in a venue with a cellar bar & patio.
22 S Carroll
Family dining and contemporary American-style cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
564 State
Warm sandwiches, salads, soups, shakes. Lunch and dinner. Delivery available.
548 State
Burritos, tacos, nachos, taco salads. Made to order, fast. Eat-in or take-out.
5 N Pinckney
Serving subs and toasted subs, salads, soups and flatbreads.
461 W Gilman
Asian styled comfort food specializing in ramen, poke, and noodles.
14 W Mifflin
A classic steakhouse and seafood restaurant, featuring over 200 different wines. Lunch and dinner.
316 W Washington
Sleek eatery serving creative sushi rolls & grilled Japanese fare in modern environs.
322 W Johnson
Country and rock music venue, offering award-winning BBQ, live music weekly and a mechanical bull. Locally-owned and operated.
406 N Frances
Cash only bar featuring bar games and happy hour drinks.
119 E Main
Vintage rock-inspired pub and restaurant. Three floors, sidewalk cafe. Lunch, dinner, private parties and catering.
402 W Gorham
Wines from around the world, all major domestic beers and hundreds of imports and micro brews, wide selection of liquor.
617 State
Featuring authentic Laotian and Thai cuisine. Lunch and dinner.
100 N Hamilton
Inside Madison Children's Museum. Locally-sourced pizza, pasta, salad, kid-friendly options and Chocolate Shoppe ice cream.
439 N Frances
Our menu is carefully crafted to meet any food need. Make your salad as healthy, bizarre, or simple as you want. Mix it UP with a fresh pressed juice or even throw in a wrap or some soup. We lay out the options and let you do your thing.
240 W Gilman
Offering two-course dining featuring fresh salads and fire-roasted meats. Dinner and Sunday brunch.
430 State
Offering a wide variety of specialty teas, including bubble tea.
121 E Main
A modern interpretation on authentic Mexican food on Main Street. Open for lunch and dinner. Delivery available.
117 W Main
A bar where everyone is welcome. Also serving lunch, dinner, happy hour.
301 W Johnson
All breakfast menu, day and night, made from scratch with fresh, organic, and local ingredients. Open Wed: 6am-3pm; Thurs & Fri: 6am-Midnight; Sat 6am until Sun 9pm (yes, the whole time.)
240 W Gilman
Classic bar and comfort food, including soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and flat bread pizza. Lunch, dinner, late night. Entrance on NE side of building.
117 W Mifflin
Neighborhood bar since 1933. Pool and shuffleboard tables.
117 E Mifflin
Authentic Korean dining just off of the Capitol Square. Dinner plus Fri.-Sat. lunch.
303 N Henry
LGBTQ-friendly bar and dance club.
5 N Pinckney
Wines from small, family growers that reflect a sense of place. Tastings and classes offered.
1 E Main
Coffee and espresso drinks, teas, pastries and merchandise. On the Capitol Square.
1 W Dayton
Coffee and espresso drinks, teas, pastries and merchandise. In the Madison Concourse Hotel
661 State
Coffee and espresso drinks, teas, pastries and merchandise. Near UW campus.
603 State
Bratwurst, burgers, sandwiches, salad. Lunch, dinner, drinks, parties, catering. Outdoor garden. The Alumni H.Q.
800 Langdon
Italian street food eatery, featuring hearth-fired pizzas, pasta dishes and piadinas—Italian flatbread sandwiches filled with cheese, meat and vegetables. Try one of our signature selections or create your own dish from our seasonal selections or fresh toppings.
19 W Main
Sub sandwiches made to order. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the Capitol Square.
711 State
Sub sandwiches made to order. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Near UW campus.
638 State
Unique European-style cafe serving homemade food, gourmet desserts. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Located upstairs.
610 University
Snug Japanese eatery featuring a menu that includes sushi, teriyaki, & bento boxes.
534 State
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
320 State
Taiwan Little Eats, serving traditional night market fare on Madison's State Street.
515 State
Chinese, Sichuan and Japanese restaurant. Delivery and take out available.
27 E Main
Tavernakaya offers a unique yet familiar experience where American tavern meets Japanese izakaya. Located on the Capitol Square.
101 State
Unique meat, cheese and veggie pasty pies.
120 E Wilson
Sleek, stylish restaurant featuring oysters & other seafood fare plus live music on weekneds.
102 King
Traditional corner tavern serving Wisconsin bar fare, craft beer and daily specials. Lunch, dinner, drinks.
116 S Hamilton
White-linen dining in a supper club atmosphere. Steaks, pork, duck, rabbit, lamb, seafood, fish, cocktails. Dinner, bar, late night menu.
305 State
Classic Italian trattoria, three floors of seating, sidewalk cafe, extensive wine list. Lunch and dinner. Voted Best of Madison since 2006.
803 State
A dining club for members including UW-Madison students, faculty and staff. Meeting, reception and banquet rooms available to members for catered events and private luncheons.
151 W Gorham
Authentic Lao and Thai cuisine. Vegetarian options, large selection of beers and wines. Lunch and dinner.
616 University
Local pizzeria offering thin crust pizza, deep-dish Chicago style, and double dough. Also available are pasta dishes, sandwiches, appetizers and salads.
127 State
VOM FASS offers vintage wines of different regions and wineries as well as premium vinegars, oils and spirits in a variety of quantities.
602 University
Boisterous 3-level bar with a party vibe offering DJs, dancing, & a weekly free bacon night.
552 State
Huge space featuring live bands, DJ's, pool tables, and dance floor.
119 State
Shop online or in store for the world's largest selection of Wisconsin Cheeses since 1938. Great for gifts and souvenirs.
114 King
Bar with a sports attitude catering primarily to the gay community. Happy hour, events, theme parties. Men of WOOF'S calendars available.
449 State
Modern interpretation of classic Japanese dishes specializing in sushi, hibachi, bento, and udon.