The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

05/24/2026

Wishing you a wonderful holiday.

05/21/2026

Drink up people!

05/19/2026

Chef Amelia’s pastor taco for today’s special.

05/13/2026

It’s your last chance! Fresh rainbow smelt from Lake Superior. Get it while you still can 🐟

05/09/2026

Spread the word. This short season is gone quicker than it arrives.

04/26/2026

Ahhhh..thank you so much.

One of the most iconic supper-club-style stops in downtown, The Old Fashioned in Madison, Wisconsin is the kind of place you hear about and then have to try for yourself. You walk in off the Capitol Square, squeeze into the lively bar area, and instantly catch that warm, fried-and-buttery smell with chatter bouncing off the wood and brick. You go straight for the cheese curdshot, crisp, squeakythen tackle a stacked butter burger, a hearty brat, or a plate of beer-braised comfort that feels perfectly Wisconsin. You wash it down with a local tap pour or an old-school brandy cocktail, and you dont skip the house sauces or the daily specials. Its easy to pop in, the portions feel worth it, and the staff keeps things moving with that friendly, no-frills hometown energy. You leave full, happy, and already planning your next round.

04/25/2026

Hey folks! If you love our cheese curds please take a moment to vote. Thank you 🙏 🧀

04/14/2026

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04/09/2026

It’s a great day for a BBQ Rib Platter! See you at 4:00!