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Draper Brother's Chophouse, Madison, WI

Draper Brother's Chophouse

4.3
4.3
182 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Step back in time to 1867 when the Draper Brothers founded their renowned meat house in the heart of Madison. Their passion for quality and taste quickly made them the region's go-to destination for the finest cuts of meat.

Nestled within the walls of the iconic building that was once home to the renowned House of Wisconsin Cheese and Blue Marlin, our stunning interior design celebrates the building's rich history while introducing a new level of elegance and sophistication to Madison's culinary scene.

Sink into our plush, comfortable seating, bask in the warm glow of soft lighting, and enjoy impeccable service that attends to your every need. If you're looking for an intimate evening for two, a celebratory night out with friends, or a sophisticated venue for a special occasion, our restaurant provides the perfect ambiance to create unforgettable memories.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 661-2458
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Draper Brother's Chophouse offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "perfectly cooked steaks" and a "friendly and attentive staff." While some dishes have received mixed reviews, the ambiance is "charming" and "upscale." The restaurant is known for its "outstanding" meat and "fabulous" cocktails, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

182 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We both had the scallops which were phenomenal! They forgot to bring our salads however and we didn’t say anything until we were leaving. Would be nice to get something comped for our next visit.

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  2. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding - shrimp cocktail, chopped salad, lamb lollipops, walleye and asparagus. Service was a little irregular. The shrimp cocktail was served before drinks. I had to ask twice for a napkin. We were there on Saturday evening before a concert and as the 2nd floor dining room filled up, it became noisier. I loved the first floor ambience with the extensive bar and some tables. We were seated upstairs, which is also a lovely room, although I would have preferred the first floor.

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  3. Marty

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jack did a great job setting up a last-minute dinner. We’ll definitely be back.

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  4. Joe

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It would’ve been nicer to have dimmer lights that seem like the restaurant was pretty bright

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  5. Elton

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It's a nice restaurant. I'm doing Keto so my options were very limited and I can't drink alcohol and so I'm not sure if that made our waiter less enthusiastic. But he was minimally attentive. The food was just ok. Two steaks, my wife was celebrating her birthday, a fact I had mentioned when I made the reservations but the waiter would not have offered their birthday brownie desert if we had not asked if they do anything. My wife enjoyed her steak and lobster tail but had to ask for dipping butter. My steak was cooked medium as ordered but had a lack of seasoning and a charcoal like bitterness to the steak that left an after taste. The restaurant is pricey. A meal for two and we were at 182 before tip with only one glass of wine no desert. Despite the mediocre service I left a 20% tip. I should mention that my wife's steak was brought to the table without the lobster tail the waiter had to go back and get it, then it had no dipping butter. My steak was supposed to have some DeJur sauce on the side but it wasn't included. Overall it was a shoulder shrug experience. I'm not really planning to go back, but you may like many of their options which I could not try.

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  6. HEITH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary with them and it was perfect! Jack, the owner, was very hospitable and Nicole, our server, exceeded our expectations! The Chef was on point with everything and our food could not have been better – shrimp appetizer, bone-in tenderloin, and scallops! We will be visiting your location again very soon. Thank you for the perfect evening! 

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  7. Alison

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was great! Dinner wait staff appeared a little new and inexperienced for a fine dining restaurant. The short rib ravioli had great flavor, but the pasta was undercooked. Ribeye steak needed some seasoning. Yukon whipped potatoes were cold and under seasoned as well. Scallops good. Salmon good. We want to try the lobster macaroni and cheese, so we will be back! Best wishes!

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  8. PAULA

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only negative was being seats by a group of 8-10 VERY loud men. I could barely hear my date talk at times. The food was AHmazing. We will be back!

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  9. Steven

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased that the latest rendition of this place exceeded our expectations. 33 years ago we had our first “Big” date here when it was the Blue Marlin. Every version of this place since the Marlin has been good. Draper Bros really surprised us with everything in a fantastic way. Probably the best steak I’ll eat this year. 45 day dry aged ribeye. Nice cocktails and wine list. I’m sure i will stop by just for cocktails if not for a meal. Well done team.

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  10. Karen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. Great food and service. We will be back.

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Draper Brother's Chophouse is rated 4.3 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Draper Brother's Chophouse

101 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703-2115

Additional information

  • Area
    Madison
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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