About
The Old Fashioned in Madison, Wisconsin, is a classic American restaurant and bar with a wide variety of offerings. It serves spectacular burgers, as well as other classic favorites spanning the gamut from sandwiches to entrees. The restaurant also offers an impressive selection of craft beers and cocktails.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar- Wifi Available
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
Must Try Dishes
At The Old Fashioned in Madison, Wisconsin, you must try their staple dish, the delectable Wisconsin Beer-Battered Cheese Curds. Also, the mouth-watering House Burger, topped with a fried onion, Bavaria’s hickory-smoked bacon, aged Cheddar, garlic sauce and fried egg is a definite must. Round off the meal with their Wisconsin Cheddar and Mac which, true to its name, is an enticing blend of SarVecchio Parmesan, aged Cheddar, and Widmer’s six-year Cheddar. Lastly, don't miss the Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie, which is a real treat for dessert lovers.
Ratings for The Old Fashioned
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Was highly suggested from multiple people to try The Old Fashioned. Overall, the place was decent, wait time was 45 minutes on a Thursday night, which was alright, considering how busy the place was (just walk around downtown to kill time). Service was good. The Old Fashioned felt a tad weak compared to some I've had in the past. The fried cheese curds were amazing. For my entrée, I ordered the combo fish and fries. The overall fish themselves lacked seasoning, but the fish were very fresh, especially the walleye and perch.
This is a great spot to dine. We had a great waitress, who was very attentive and great with our kids. She was also knowledgeable of the menu and able to answer all our questions. Our food was hot and fresh when it arrived at our table. Don't miss the opportunity to try Wisconsin's number one cheese curds. These are light and creamy. Confusion, I'm not a fan of cheese curds, but I more than ate my half of this appetizer.
This establishment has earned its reputation for a reason. The full bar options with numerous takes on their namesake old fashioned. Servers were friendly and the patty melt was quite good though the fries could use some seasoning, like any at all. Atmosphere was a touch on the loud side but had fun signage on the wall as decoration. The rated #1 by Food Network cheese curds were good but better is to be had in the Madison area if that's your desire.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Monday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |