Bistro 525

Name: Bistro 525
Address: 525 W Johnson St, Madison, WI, United States, 53703-1916
Telephone: (608) 251-3033
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

9 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

525 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703-1916

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Romantic
Great for brunch

Bistro 525, located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown, is a brand new restaurant serving locally inspired small plates and large plates. With 12 craft beers on tap, housemade desserts, and complimentary onsite parking, Bistro 525 offers the perfect downtown dining experience!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 251-3033
Website
http://www.bistro525.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Bistro 525 does not offer off-site catering at this time. To inquire about hosting your private event with us, please contact Katie Genrich at (608) 251-7832 or katie.genrich@hilton.com.
Private party facilities
To inquire about private events, please contact Katie Genrich at (608) 251-7832 or katie.genrich@hilton.com.

Location
525 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703-1916
Neighborhood
Madison
Cross street
Marion Street
Parking details
We are proud to offer complimentary, onsite parking. Please enter the surface lot on Marion Street and approach the gate. Press the button on the intercom to gain access. Please ignore the sign that indicates it is for hotel guests only.
Public transit
West Johnson and North Frances (EB), West Johnson and North Lake (EB)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Breakfast Burrito$12.00
Eggs, Chorizo, Onions, Peppers, Cheddar Jack, Hashbrowns, Flour Tortilla
Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00
Sweet Cream Butter, Maple Syrup
Bistro Breakfast$12.00
Two Farm-Fresh Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, English Muffin, and Bacon or Sausage
Steel-Cut Oatmeal$7.00
Irish Oats, Brown Sugar, Raisins
Ham & Cheese Omelet$13.00
Three Farm-Fresh Eggs, Ham, Cheese, Breakfast Potatoes, English Muffin
Fresh Fruit & Yogurt$11.00
Seasonal Fruit, Freshly Baked Muffin, and Yogurt
Corned Beef Hash$13.00
Hashbrowns, Corned Beef, Onions, Peppers, Two Eggs
Bistro 525 Breakfast Buffet$15.00
Available Saturday and Sunday Mornings

Small Plates

Cheese Curds$13.00
Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Curds, Stout Beer Batter, Buttermilk Ranch
Nachos$17.00
Tortilla Chips, Queso, Pork Carnitas, Black Olives, Green Onion, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Serrano Crema
Sliders$16.00
Pork Shoulder, Horseradish Mousse, Hawaiian Bun
Street Tacos$18.00
Wagyu Steak, Chihuahua Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Habanero Vinaigrette, Corn Tortillas
Fish Tacos$18.00
Blackened Tilapia, Arugula, Pico de Gallo, Chihuahua Cheese, Lime, Chipotle Aioli, Corn Tortillas

Mains

Bistro Burger$21.00
Half Pound Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Shallots, Hook's 5-Year Cheddar Cheese, Fries
Sockeye Salmon$37.00
Grilled Sockeye Salmon, Vegetable Risotto, Cranberry-Lemon Butter, Seasonal Vegetables
Steak Frites$38.00
Wagyu Steak, Demi Glaze, Fries, Arugula, Seasonal Vegetables
Blackened Mahi Mahi$37.00
8 Ounce Mahi Mahi Fillet, Cajun Seasoning, Lemon Butter, Vegetable Risotto, Seasonal Vegetables
New York Sirloin Strip$44.00
12 Ounce Sirloin Strip Steak, Sautéed Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Pesto Chicken$27.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
BBQ Mac & Cheese$24.00
Cavatappi Pasta, Three Cheese Sauce, Shredded Pork, BBQ Sauce
Shrimp Pasta$31.00
Angel Hair Pasta, Sautéed Shrimp, Cream Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper Drizzle
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread$20.00
Glacier Wildfire Blue Cheese, Prosciutto, Balsamic Marinated Figs, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze
Chicken Caprese$20.00
Grilled Chicken, Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, Garlic Oil, Balsamic Glaze
Brussels & Blue$20.00
Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Glacier Wildfire Blue Cheese, Shredded Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions, Habanero Vinaigrette, Spicy Honey

Desserts

Classic Cheesecake$9.00
New York Style Cheesecake, Mixed Berry Compote, Fresh Mint

What 9 people are saying

Bistro 525 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

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MartaB
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time and would definitely come back. Jacob, our server, did a great job and helped us with all our needs.
Bistro 525Responded on May 16, 2022
Thanks for your glowing recommendation, Marta! We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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benny24
Milwaukee38 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The meal was very good, and the service was excellent. Easy to make a reservation on a very busy graduation weekend.
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GuyS
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I hotel restaurant, food and service was exceptional.
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LisaP
Milwaukee1 review
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When I called Bistro 525 I said I had reservations and we were running 10 minutes late but would be there. The gentleman on the phone said, "Well, we have like 80 people in here and I have no idea how you got reservations on open table. "We'll see what we can do". When we got there, however, our table was there.
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Sandee
Milwaukee24 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here for dinner with 2 guests, and Chad was our waiter. He was attentive, friendly, and very efficient. The food was delicious. My roast chicken was a little dry and pretty small, but everyone else's meals were great. Others had: The blue gills were absolutely delicious, as was the burger, and the flat bread pizza and drinks. The cheese cake was outstanding. I wish they had a few more dessert choices or even chocolate chip cookies. We ate breakfast here in the morning (just my husband and I) and Liz was our waitress. She was friendly, personable, and a great waitress, and she spent time with us. I love the breakfast potatoes, and our meals were good. My husband prefers his corned beef hash differently than presented, but we will return, and he already knows he will get the breakfast burrito (which my granddaughter had the last time). We recommend this restaurant highly and are eager to return. Our granddaughter wants to bring her parents when they come to visit.
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Sandee
Milwaukee24 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 7, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my granddaughter for breakfast (a college senior), and we had a lovely breakfast and a great waitress--I am so sorry I did not get her name, but she was fabulous. Attentive but not overly so, saw our needs before we did, and she was very pleasant. This is a great place and there is parking for people going to the restaurant so it is perfect if you are driving. I will recommend this to others, and my granddaughter plans to bring other family and friends back, too. So grateful we found this place and want to return.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing- service and manager made our experience extra special!
Bistro 525Responded on September 20, 2021
Thanks for your glowing recommendation! We are so happy to hear the team was able to make your experience enjoyable and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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LeninB
Chicago86 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 22, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Horrible food I was not expecting that at all
Bistro 525Responded on May 25, 2021
Lenin, We are so very sorry to hear about your meal. We strive to provide exceptional service and are saddened to hear we fell short last weekend. Please contact me directly to further discuss your experience, (608) 251-5533. Sincerely, Kim Roux, Director of Food & Beverage
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KellyS
Minneapolis11 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were amazing!!
Bistro 525Responded on September 2, 2020
Thanks for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear you had an outstanding experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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Bistro 525 is rated 4.1 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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525 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703-1916

Additional information

Cross street
Marion Street
Neighborhood
Madison
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Bistro, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are proud to offer complimentary, onsite parking. Please enter the surface lot on Marion Street and approach the gate. Press the button on the intercom to gain access. Please ignore the sign that indicates it is for hotel guests only.
Public transit
West Johnson and North Frances (EB), West Johnson and North Lake (EB)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistro525.com/
Phone number
(608) 251-3033
Catering
Bistro 525 does not offer off-site catering at this time. To inquire about hosting your private event with us, please contact Katie Genrich at (608) 251-7832 or katie.genrich@hilton.com.
Private party facilities
To inquire about private events, please contact Katie Genrich at (608) 251-7832 or katie.genrich@hilton.com.

Bistro 525

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Breakfast

Breakfast Burrito$12.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00

Bistro Breakfast$12.00

Steel-Cut Oatmeal$7.00

Ham & Cheese Omelet$13.00

Fresh Fruit & Yogurt$11.00

Corned Beef Hash$13.00

Bistro 525 Breakfast Buffet$15.00

Small Plates

Cheese Curds$13.00

Nachos$17.00

Sliders$16.00

Street Tacos$18.00

Fish Tacos$18.00

Mains

Bistro Burger$21.00

Sockeye Salmon$37.00

Steak Frites$38.00

Blackened Mahi Mahi$37.00

New York Sirloin Strip$44.00

Pesto Chicken$27.00

BBQ Mac & Cheese$24.00

Shrimp Pasta$31.00

Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread$20.00

Chicken Caprese$20.00

Brussels & Blue$20.00

Desserts

Classic Cheesecake$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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