Madison Restaurants

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I selected Flat Iron Tavern for dinner on my most recent visit to Madison because it is across from the State Capitol and has a shaded sidewalk dining area which I thought would be great for people watching. A sudden summer rainstorm came before my meal was delivered to my table, so I and several other diners made a mad dash into the building to complete our dinner.

Flat Iron Tavern is in an old pie-shaped downtown building which lends a lot of character. That, along with the good food and service, made it an enjoyable experience to eat there.

Favorite Dish: I had a very tasty sandwich with potato chips. I remember that it was delicious, but for the life of me I can't remember what it was.

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2 brothers from Algeria started this little restaurant. It has middle-eastern/Mediterranean ish food. hummus, tabouli, chicken roll-ups, greek-style food, .....

You order at the counter, walk to a table, and by the time you sit down, it's there. Real fast. Very inexpensive, and tastes great.

This is my favorite lunch spot. I'm here about once a week.

Favorite Dish: Zidanes Cous Cous - For $4.00 you get a plate of cous cous, with a healthy portion of steamed veggies over it--potatoes, zucchini, chickpeas.

The Tabouli & hummus in a huge roll-up pita is good too.

Very nice steaks, aparently at the top end of the market. Service was very good, however we wernt offered any of the specials. They also have Maine Lobster. Very satisfied with the food, however it's a bit pricey!

Favorite Dish: I had the New York Strip Steak (~14oz). It came with a bowl of hungarian soup which like the steak was delicous. It cost 29 dollars. I really liked this restaurant. I tried all of their draught beers at the bar after the meal. Spotted Cow was my favourite.

Hong Kong Cafe has two branches in Madison, my favorite has to be the west-side branch, located on a strip mall that houses Pier 1 Imports, just off West Towne Mall. The restaurant was never busy and service from the Malaysian waiter is very attentive and friendly. The food gets served very quickly and most of them, if not all, is delicious. HK Cafe even do deliveries.

Favorite Dish: dried pepper fried squid (not on the menu, but ask for it anyway) and sesame beef.

Most customers bring their children here to overload their senses from the overly eclectical surroundings. We've frequently done so ourselves. However, I would suggest skipping the overpriced less than stellar fare from the menu, to save yourself the disappointment. We typically bring our kids here now for a cone, and then split. We've ordered other sundae-type desserts, but when a different item arrived at our table and we inquired about what it was, no one seemed to care.The menus and condiments, as well as the tables, are in need of a good de-greasing and sanitizing.
We take our ice cream business elsewhere now, where people appreciate our business.
(Try Babcock Hall ice cream from Memorial Union!)

This place is a must stop in Madison. Especially if you have kids. There was no better treat as a child than to get to go to Ella's Deli. This place is a kids dream shop. Not only are there Tons of animated displays throughout the deli there is the unmistakeable landmark of the giant 1920's carasul out front.
The type of food here-considered a kosher deli & Ice Cream Parlour. They have many flavors of ice cream. I still remember "blue moon"

This place will leave ya speechless, so just trust me if you have kids they'll want to go. And if even if you don't have kids, but want a totally different dining experience-this is the place

Favorite Dish: I go for the ice cream!

We find ourselves choosing this restaurant more than once a week. They have delicious salads, especially Greek.
Theyre very accomodating about substitutions. My husband and I can make a meal out of just one of their Sierra Turkey sandwiches. Its delicious on whole grain. We can also make a meal out of their salads, sharing.
and Theyre amazingly fast! Pleasant decor. Busy, but not too hard to get a seat.

Favorite Dish: sierra Turkey sand.

Ive eaten here twice. The first, I really loved their Cuban sandwich and would go there often if it werent heavy in fattening ingredients and $9. the second time, I took my husband, they were playing a ballgame very loud, and we had the buffet. We told them we couldnt enjoy our meal with the sound so loud, but they said they had to accomodate their other customers. Neither of us was overly impressed with the buffet food.

Favorite Dish: Cuban sandwich