So if you haven't heard already, you have to have cheese curds while in Madison. The fresh ones at the farmer's market that squeak are an experience and absolutely delicious, but fried cheese curds are really where the love is. My boyfriend and I debate where the best curds are and I will stand by the Old Fashioned. They have... More

This place must be a local favorite, since 3 different people suggested breakfast and lunch here, so we had to check it out. They have a great local beer list which I loved! The food was pretty good I had a fish sandwich, which the waitress told me was a top pick. The only set back is this place is... More

If you are looking for excellent, old school German Wisconsin, this is it! The food was great from the cheese platters to the sausage platters to the main courses! And make sure you order the cheese curds...amazing! They have a great selection of beers and their old fashioneds are excellent! You may have to wait to get in, but the... More

This is a happening spot and worth a stop. Service was great. Good choices on the menu. Drinks were great.

I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant twice and both time were outstanding. Each visit required about a half hour to hour wait but it was worth it. The staff were friendly but rushed to accommodate the crowd. It isn't the cleanest but with all the people that would seem impossible. The food was great with very generous portions.... More

Visited the Old Fashioned while in town for a conference, and was impressed by its rustic charm and fast service. A staple near the Capitol, I was seated quickly and my food was delivered with no issues. They have a large selection of beers and other drinks, but plan ahead as wait times increase throughout the evening.

So far these two are my favorite Old Fashioned's: ORANGE RUM OLD FASHIONED-Made with Clement, Creole Shrubb Orange Rum. $7.50 APPLE JACK OLD FASHIONED-With Madison’s own Yahara Bay Apple Brandy. $6.50 They have a make your own menu. I highly recommend the Honey Liquor, Ginger Beer & Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters.

Ok...first let me start by saying that if you want to eat here...GO EARLY unless you want to wait for an hour or more. The first time I tried dining here, the wait was 90 minutes and I chose to go somewhere else. I tried again for lunch the next day and was so glad I went back. I had... More

a very busy place even on a Tuesday night but the food was excellent and the drinks great! On the menu are some things you probably won't find anywhere else: salami sausage sandwich or a chicken w/braunschweiger sandwich. Prices very reasonable for being in the city.