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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Madison

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1. Eno Vino Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(2238)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Madison
Booked 53 times today
Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro Voted "Madison's Best Wine Bar" By Madison Magazine Readers, consistently over the years. Eno Vino offers 200+ wines by the bottle & another 45 by the glass. From the beginning, Eno Vino was established as a place to share great wine, sensational, hand-crafted cocktails and fresh, inviting food. Whether you would like to entertain friends, enjoy an evening out with a loved one or unwind during happy hour ~ we invite you to enjoy an evening at Eno Vino.**Please note**For outdoor terrace reservations- Please call the restaurant at 608-455-0663.All guests must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol, regardless of parental accompaniment.
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2. Lucille
4.5
Awesome(1177)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Madison
Booked 57 times today
Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!
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3. D’Vino
4.8
Exceptional(699)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Madison
Booked 15 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
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4. The Statehouse
4.5
Awesome(1216)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Madison
Booked 31 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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5. Merchant
4.2
Awesome(1596)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Madison
Booked 41 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.
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6. Rare Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(1988)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Madison
Booked 24 times today
Dining and libations on Capitol Square with an incredible view of the Capitol, Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Madison's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Delmonico as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare is also one of the only purveyors of A5 Wagyu in Madison.Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.If you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.
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7. Draper Brother's Chophouse
4.4
Awesome(242)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Madison
Booked 11 times today
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.
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8. Samba Brazilian Grill
4.5
Awesome(1020)
Price: Very Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Madison
Booked 31 times today
For those of you who are not current or former gauchos who roam the prairies of Brazil, you might need an explanation of our style of service. At the end on a long day of work tending to cattle and stock, Brazilian cowboys (Gauchos) and their families would prepare great feasts. They would skewer various meats, roast them over a fire pit and bring them to the table for carving. There would be a bounty of seasonal vegetables, stews and salads using fresh ingredients from the fruits of their labor.
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9. Buck & Honey's - Monona
4.8
Exceptional(1509)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Madison
Booked 49 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. Located on the Yahara River in Monona, featuring 23 boat slips for boat parking and dock side carry out. Summer months include patio seating, that is first come first serve, and non-reservable.
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10. Palette Bar and Grill
4.7
Exceptional(515)
Price: Moderate
• American • Madison
Booked 9 times today
Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu and seasonally rotating cocktail selections with an emphasis on seasonal colors and flavors. With a patio on East Washington directly across from Breese Field we provide a lively pregame destination. Located in the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse sharing the space with Hotel Indigo. We kept our buildings architectural features intact while updating the space with contemporary design elements and nostalgic touches. We wanted to keep the space faithful to its roots; filled with hues of colors and textures reminiscing of times when the East Washington corridor was a booming industrial area in the city.

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  • Debra
    Wisconsin •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always delicious, innovative food. Beautifully elegant dining room with a spectacular view of the Capitol, especially after dark. Flawless, professional, personable, and knowledgeable waitstaff. Every visit is a treat.
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    Eno Vino DowntownPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Madison
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    4.7
  • CarenVIP
    Wisconsin •118 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The Easter Brunch was delicious. We had the mussels, the crabcake Benedict, shrimp and grits and zeppole.
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    D’VinoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Madison
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    4.8
  • Erik
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Lucille never disappoints. My partner and I go regularly, and the staff is always incredibly thoughtful and accommodating of my hearing loss—seating us in spots where I can comfortably engage in conversation. Ally, the GM, even reached out before our last reservation to let me know about a planned special event and the expected increase in noise. I was aware of it and am grateful for the care she gave. As expected, everything turned out great. It’s also heartening to see them support good causes. And as always, the food is excellent - I’m a fiend for the steel pan pizza. Great food, great people, great atmosphere.
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    LucillePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Madison
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    4.5
  • Michael
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 10, 2025
    Great view and excellent food. Last minute choice but glad we visited
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    The StatehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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    4.5
  • RandyVIP
    Wisconsin •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 9, 2025
    Fun dinner with friends. The service was excellent, food delicious and beautifully presented. The ambience was perfect for a night out with friends.
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    MerchantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison
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    4.2

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