CIMER’s Restaurant Recommendations
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Hawks $
With an equal focus on food and drink, Hawk’s goes from casual family dining to late-night date night easily. Daily specials, such as golden grilled cheese with homemade tomato bisque soup, round out the standards, including an array of salads and sandwiches.
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Dotty's Dumpling Dowry $
Longtime local institution offering specialty burgers, cheese curds & tap beers in quirky digs.
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The Old Fashioned $$
Supper club fare, some cooked on a wood-burning grill. Try the grilled trout, cheese plate appetizers, or bratwurst.
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Graze $$
Freshly made bakery, signature sandwiches, burgers, moules frites, local beers and wines service in a casual, gastropub setting with a spectacular view of the Capitol.
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Tavernakaya $$
Where American tavern meets Japanese izakaya. Located on the Capitol Square, this place has a rustic yet modern decor with an urban vibe. The menu is composed of the owner’s favorite comfort foods from his heritage and travels to Japan, and across Asia.
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Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company $$
Madison’s original brew pub, with award-winning beers crafted on site plus a diverse menu of salads, burgers, sandwiches, and put favorites.
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Graft $$
Midwestern small plates, wine & local beer in a casually refined restaurant with booth seating.
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Himal Chuli $$
Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine. Don’t miss the momocha (veggie dumplings) and the ddal (bean soup). Great for vegetarians.
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Maharani Indian Restaurant $$
Casual eatery serving traditional Indian cuisine with many vegetarian options & a lunch buffet.
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Heritage Tavern $$$
An upscale tavern featuring pork dishes from heritage breed pigs the chef raises himself. Also beef, seafood, chicken, and vegetarian dishes. Strong emphasis on craft cocktails.
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Cento $$$
Italian restaurants creating dishes with a modern twist on Old World Italian traditions. Serves an assortment of antipasti and small plates along with handmade pastas and pizzas.
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Harvest $$$
Modern interpretation of French, Italian, and American cuisines with strong emphasis on locally-grown produce.
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Red Sushi $$$
Sleek eatery serving creative sushi rolls & grilled Japanese fare in modern environment.
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Fresco $$$
Modern New American spot on the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art rooftop offering Downtown views.
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The Icon Restaurant & Tapas Bar $$$
Spanish tapas in a modern setting. All food is homemade, including desserts.