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1855 Saloon and Grill, Cottage Grove 218 S. Main St. Cottage Grove, WI 608-839-3700
| A new restaurant in the heart of the original Cottage Grove. Wood fired pizza oven, fresh salads, sandwiches, pastas, fish and steak. Good brew selection. |
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8 Seasons Grille 45 S. Bassett St. Madison, WI 608-819-1082
| Now open at Tuscan Place. Daily fresh pastries, entrees made from scratch with fresh and local ingredients. Frittata and grilled PB & J for breakfast, trout ravioli, salads, steaks, veggie entrees. |
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A-8 China 608 University Ave. Madison, WI 608-250-8888
| Chinese food in a convenient campus location. |
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Abuelos, Middleton 2229 Deming Way Middleton, WI 608-831-0739
| Mexican "embassy" of food with a voluminous menu even for a Mexican restaurant, including promising apps and entrees. |
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Admiralty Room, Edgewater Hotel 666 Wisconsin Ave. Madison, WI 608-661-6582
| Great view of Lake Mendota; continental cuisine. Extensive wine list. |
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Africana Les Merveilles de Canan (cart) Library Mall Madison,
| On Library Mall near Lake Street. Peanut stew with chicken, okra stew with chicken, veggie with coconut stew; all can be made vegetarian. |
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Africana Restaurant and Lounge 2701 Atwood Ave Madison , WI 608-204-9999
| **CLOSED*** |
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Alchemy Cafe 1980 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 608-204-7644
| Friday fish fry with beer-battered cod. Burger menu, sandwiches. House special is the popular AppleRum Burger, a one-third-pound patty layered with applewood-smoked bacon, sweet onion rum relish, Wisconsin cheddar, lettuce and tomato. |
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Ale Asylum 3698 Kinsman Blvd. Madison, WI 663-3926
| This is a great brewpub near MATC-Truax; don't let its unlikely setting in an area mostly devoted to warehouses fool you. Favorites include Contorter Porter, Ambergeddon and Madtown Nut Brown. In addition to the fine beer, deli sandwiches and pizza are served. |
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Alt'n Bach's Town Tap 2602 Whalen Ln. Madison, WI 608-271-9955
| Daily specials include an all-you-can-eat cod fish fry on Fridays. Burgers, Reubens, smoked brats and beer brats and summer sausage. |
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Ambrosius Chocolatier 2086 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 608-249-3500
| Fine handmade chocolates, with truffles, seasonal specialties and regional flavors. Faves include the caramel sprinkled with salt and the Maharajah curry. |
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Amy's Cafe 414 W. Gilman St. Madison, WI 608-255-8172
| Longtime campus spot, with a focus on soups and sandwiches, burgers and Greek fare (gyros, kebobs, chicken). |
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Ancora Coffee-King Street 112 King St. Madison, WI 608-255-0285
| More than just good coffee: breads, pastries and soup. Senior discounts. |
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Ancora Coffee-Monroe Street 1859 Monroe St. Madison, WI 608-258-9881
| Coffee, tea, baked goods, lunch menu, desserts. |
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Ancora Coffee-University Avenue 2871 University Ave. Madison, WI 608-233-5287
| Pastries. |
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Angelo's-Monona Drive 5801 Monona Dr. Monona, WI 608-222-1464
| Comfy, home-style Italian neighborhood retaurant with old faves like spaghetti and meatballs, plus ravioli, great pizza and a popular Friday fish fry featuring grouper, ocean perch or cod. |
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Anna's Pizzeria 1609 West Main St. Sun Prairie, 608-825-2660‎
| Small town pizza place wins points for homey atmosphere, good crust and homemade sauce. |
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Antojitos el Toril 515 Cottage Grove Rd. Madison, WI 608-358-7718
| Mexican standards plus harder-to-find items like flautas and longer-cooking specials like menudo on the weekend. |
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Applebee's-East 4710 East Towne Blvd. Madison, WI 608-244-1470
| Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Applebee's-Middleton 8313 Murphy Dr. Middleton, WI 608-827-0556
| Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Applebee's-West 660 S. Whitney Way Madison, WI 608-271-5450
| Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Arbat 3000 Cahill Main Fitchburg, WI 608-277-0661
| ***CLOSED *** |
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Argus Bar Grille 123 E. Main St. Madison, WI 608-256-4141
| Newly restored bar and grill in historic downtown commercial building. More than just bar food. A huge menu of 61 different hot and cold sandwiches and wraps, as well as burgers; plus seven salads, soup of the day and appetizers. A larger-than-usual raft of vegetarian options among both the sandwiches and salads. |
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Asia Express 721 N. High Point Rd Madison, WI 608-831-6858
| Above-average menu, with some Chinese specialties that go beyond the usual storefront takeout. Small on-site dining area. |
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Asian Kitchen 449 State St. Madison, WI 608-255-0571
| Lucky for you they have a special diet menu of steamed entrees. But there's plenty of lo mein, mu shu and kung pao, too. |
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Athens Gyros 5420 Willow Rd. Waunakee, WI 608-249-6720
| Don't be alarmed because this homemade Greek food is served in a gas station. Takeout or dine-in at a few tables, it's all good. Gyros, pork or chicken souvlaki, Greek chicken, spanikopita, Greek salads, and an array of homemade Greek desserts. Homemade hummus. |
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Athens Gyros (food cart) Library Mall Madison,
| Food cart on Library Mall parked near the clock tower. Serves falafel, gyros, and spinach pie, with honey cake or baklava for dessert. |
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Atlanta Bread Company-High Point Road 751 High Point Rd. Madison, WI 608-831-4300
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Atlantis Taverna 239 E. Main St. Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5700
| At last, a dedicated Greek restaurant somewhere besides State Street. |
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Avenue Bar 1128 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 608-257-6877
| Justly known for its fish boil (every day) and daily specials including prime rib, roast beef and chicken. But the sandwiches, burgers and fries are also a draw and a good deal in this classic tavern atmosphere. Voted Madison's Favorite fish fry by Isthmus readers in 2009. |
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