Location: Madison
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- 1. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- 2. Wisconsin State Capitol
- 3. Memorial Union Terrace
- 4. Chazen Museum of Art
- 5. University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
- 6. Camp Randall Stadium University of Wisconsin
- 7. University of Wisconsin - Madison
- 8. Capitol Square
- 9. Wisconsin Veterans Museum
- 10. Henry Vilas Zoo
Best Steakhouse food near Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Steakhouse food in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of cafes, bookstores, brewpubs, numerous restaurants (more per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.) and a good share of cultural and historical attractions. Stunning glacial waterways make the City of Lakes one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country. More than 250 parks offer residents and tourists plenty of recreational areas to choose from. If you visit the campus, be sure to try the famous Babcock Ice Cream at Memorial Union or Babcock Hall, before or after a visit to the Elvehjem Museum of Art's collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities. And to really get into the college spirit, head over to State Street's eclectic range of ethnic restaurants. Be sure to try the mouth-watering bratwurst sandwich on a homemade bun at State Street Brats, a student favorite. At the end of State Street, the white granite, Roman Renaissance-style Capitol dominates the skyline and offers an observation platform for views of the city and lakes.
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9. LongHorn Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By GentlemanFromVerona
We stop in about once a month on Saturday afternoon and it is always a memorable experience. Their menu includes numerous beef, chicken, fish and even pork entrees. The mixed drinks are tall and the bread is baked fresh. WARNING...deserts are HUGE so share it! We usually sit in the bar area in a booth or a high-top table cause they have big screen TVs in there. The larger dining area is really attractive in its Wild West motif in booths or tables. A really good experience every time.
8. Capitol ChopHouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
The Capitol ChopHouse serves lunch and dinner, featuring the best steak and seafood in Madison. The award winning ChopHouse uses 28 day aged beef and line caught seafood to create a dining experience not to be forgotten.
Reviewed By setotravel
Had a complimentary breakfast here as a part of Hilton Madison stay, being a Gold HHonors member.Good atmosphere considering the interior décor, customers' conversations and being located next to the hotel lobby.Omelet was cooked just right, with all the veggies and ham. Bagels were baked just right.Server was polite and professional.Thank you so much for the review! We are happy to have you here and please let us know how we can accomodate you in the future.Thank you,Nathan MergenChophouse General Manager
7. Texas Roadhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Texas Roadhouse is a steak restaurant providing legendary food with legendary service. Texas Roadhouse specializes in hand-cut steaks, fresh-baked bread, fall-off-the-bone-ribs, and made-from-scratch sides. We also serve ice cold beer and legendary margar
Reviewed By Abigail L
the three star review is probably a gift. we were seated right away but it took around 10 minutes for anyone to come and he apologized and said someone seated three tables for him at once. Ok, I get it, and everyone was training someone so they were obviously short staffed, so some leeway was given on our part. we got our drinks and salad pretty much right away. I guess I'm just turned off by fake nice. He started yelling "here's your food" when he was like 5 tables back, would throw it down on the table and walk away. my drink was empty by the time my entree came and was never refilled. My husband's steak was juicy, and cooked perfectly but lacked any seasoning. husbands plate was cleared, I was still eating and still no drinks and now his was empty. I hear him yelling across the restaurant "here you go" and he tosses the bill on the table and goes. now, he has a table right across the aisle that he's being attentive to, refilling drinks, asking how the meal tastes but we get nothing. We are pretty easy going, tend to tip probably 35% for good service but his whole demeanor was terrible, service was poor at best and I felt like an inconvenience to him from the start.
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6. Wonder Bar Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By Moho68
Wow, this place has amazing steak and seafood. I dined upstairs on a Tuesday Night and we had the room to ourselves. Appetizers, main course, and dessert were all fantastic. Free parking on site!
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5. Samba Brazilian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewFromMadison
My first exposure to Brazilian was in Minneapolis, and that place was better. Great to have Samba in Madison, but lots of work remains to make it great experience. My grudges include meat servers ("gauchos") who congregate in the kitchen area chatting, not watching that people are waiting for them with empty plates. Then some of them will come several times, and some of them will never show up. They had either 8 or 10 (I don't remember for sure) types of meat (actually one was not a meat but a pineapple - and that was a king of the party! awesome!), and each server seems to bring one type of meat; some came several times, but two of the offerings we never got to try - those guys never stopped at our table. Another issue was a quality of the meats. Some were super great, but few were of the quality that seems to "rival" free soup kitchen - in particular lamb was totally inedible; for the price they charge they should offer prime quality meats, and they are not there yet. But on the upside, their "salad bar" had great and unusual offerings, worth trying on their own.
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4. Delaney's Steaks and Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By lindakayjetset
Disappointing dinner experience. The tonic was flat and needed to be replaced. Midway through our drinks, the salad arrived with lettuce showing brown edges. We hadn't finished our salads and our steak arrived with potatoes slightly under cooked. Instead of the delightful Bernaise sauce usually served with steak, we were given a thick, yellow sauce with no flavor. Very little to recommend what was for many years, our favorite steak place.
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3. Rare Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 216 reviews
Created by Wisconsin natives for Wisconsin diners, RARE features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house, certified sommeliers to guide guests in choosing from a selection of more than 750 wines and truly remarkable service.
Reviewed By ronh904
From the moment we were greeted by Owen, our Anniversary Dinner was top notch. Kate, our server was very pleasant, knowledgeable on the menu and attentive. I will ask for her the next time we dine at Rare. Owen stopped by often to check on us, as he did for all of those of us who were dining outside. I enjoyed the wedge salad and my wife liked the beet salad which was creatively plated. Both of our entrees we very good ... each of us had seafood at a steakhouse! I had the Cobia and the sauce was modified in accord with my request. My wife enjoyed the seared scallops ... a bit over done, not translucent, but still good. Each entree was also nicely presented, and delivered hot from the kitchen. We finished with creme brulee and berries with cream. BTW - we dined on Sunday which happened to be 1/2 price for bottles of wine, which I consider a bonus! Kate, Owen and the staff at Rare Steakhouse made this an enjoyable evening. We will be back!
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2. Tornado Steak House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 674 reviews
Reviewed By mlja77
We came here to celebrate a birthday. Since it touts itself as a Wisconsin supper club, we tried the old fashioned for a cocktail. They make them right. The spinach salad with hot bacon dressing was excellent. The entrees, two different steaks and pork tenderloin, were all cooked properly and served hot. However, the French onion soup, although tasty, had way too many large chunks of bread in it. We were hoping for dessert, but there were no gluten-free options. This restaurant is small so tables are quite close together and parts of it were quite noisy. Also, coming in or leaving is through the bar and when it's busy, that's tricky, especially for anyone who has any mobility problems.
1. Naples 15
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1114 reviews
My desire is to transmit joy,and emotions to others through food, in exactly the same way you share at your home with your family and friends, and share my cuisine and my Neapolitan Culture with sincerity and passion. Thank You, Chef Salvatore Di Scala Il
Reviewed By KaraBenNemsi11
Here I am, sitting at the bar and enjoying the wonderful company of other patrons, the staff and Sal. The food - outstanding. The chef, he excels in creating dishes and cooking the most wonderful Italian food there is.Award winning cuisine. World class.No other place as good and authentic.Want to come back again and again.Sal - you are so very special. Thanks for your care for your customers.
