9 Best Lunch Restaurants in Madison

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Merchant

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 29 times today

Merchant is Madison's energetic industrial-chic cafe, craft cocktail bar and late night destination specializing in no-nonsense, affordable fare and drink steeped in old school culture and soul.Our menu features elevated American classics like shrimp cakes, steaks, burgers, and mac and cheese. As Madison’s first craft cocktail bar, our drink list includes twists on classic cocktails using fresh ingredients and heritage spirits, fresh innovative non-alcoholic drinks, and wines from boutique producers, fresh beers on tap, and heritage beers.

2. D’Vino

4.8

Exceptional(643)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Madison

Booked 7 times today

Wine/Cicchetti (pronounced: che-kett-ee) BarFine Italian DiningIrresistible little snacks of every imaginable configuration from the varied regions of Italy. Eat them at the bar with an ombra (shadow) of wine with an aperitif. Fine Dining Menu Also available Wed-Sat-Classic Italian favorites and daily chefs specials including Chicken Parmigiano, Sicilian Steak and Shrimp Scampi. Sunday Supper 5-8PM

3. The Statehouse

4.6

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 25 times today

Join us at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Located at the corner of Langdon and Wisconsin, you’ll be comfortable in our inviting dining room and regaled by gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding area. Our beautiful restaurant serves regionally sourced, Modern Midwestern Cuisine. Augie's Tavern offers classic cocktails with new twists, an extensive wine list, and of course, the best Wisconsin craft beers.

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4. Liberty Station - Madison

4.6

Exceptional(553)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Madison

Booked 21 times today

Liberty Station - Madison offers BBQ and American comfort food in Madison.

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5. Bonfyre American Grille

4.5

Awesome(2357)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 12 times today

Bonfyre features Contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale-casual environment. In addition to our hand-cut, wood-fired steaks, guests can enjoy fresh seafood, rotisserie chicken, pastas, signature salads and so much more from our seasonally changing menu.To complement the cuisine, Bonfyre’s bar features classic cocktails with a modern twist, creative new libations, domestic craft beer selections and a wine list consisting of 60 labels from both North and South America.

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6. Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

4.6

Exceptional(1661)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Madison

Booked 6 times today

A locally owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks and more. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Otto's is also open the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Spring and Summer when live music is being performed. Main level dining area is wheelchair accessible. Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only, bar and deck table reservations should be made via telephone. Reservations are recommended for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or more. In the event your party is unable to attend, please contact us by phone to cancel your reservation.

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7. Buck & Honey's - Waunakee

4.3

Awesome(505)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Waunakee

Booked 22 times today

At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events.

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8. Sugar River Pizza Company

4.8

Exceptional(486)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Madison

Made from scratch pizza and hometown comfort food are the focus of this family-run restaurant. Come join us for an evening among friends.

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9. Sugar River Pizza Company - Sun Prairie

4.3

Awesome(107)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Sun Prairie

Booked 8 times today

Italian Comfort Food. The best pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, appetizers, and desserts around. Local ingredients with scratch kitchen offerings! 48 beers on tap! Full Bar!

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Merchant

2. D’Vino

3. The Statehouse

4. Liberty Station - Madison

5. Bonfyre American Grille

6. Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

7. Buck & Honey's - Waunakee

8. Sugar River Pizza Company

9. Sugar River Pizza Company - Sun Prairie

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