8 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Madison, Wisconsin

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1. Eno Vino Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(2419)

$$$$

• Bistro • Madison

Booked 70 times today

If reservations are unavailable, we’d still love to have you join us! Our Bar and Lounge areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with our full menu available throughout. We often have seating available even when reservations are fully booked, so we encourage you to stop in!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.

2. Merchant

4.1

Excellent(1629)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 9 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.

3. Lucille

4.6

Exceptional(1326)

$$$$

• Pizzeria • Madison

Booked 51 times today

Lucille is open for both indoor & outdoor dining! If interested in booking a table on our outdoor patio, please let us know via email at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 and we'll coordinate your booking for you :) We are so excited to have you in!

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4. Palette Bar and Grill

4.5

Awesome(584)

$$$$

• American • Madison

Booked 2 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.

5. Canteen

new

4.5

Awesome(249)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Madison

Booked 13 times today

Canteen serves up street tacos, nachos, burritos, and the like in a bright little corner spot on downtown Madison’s Capitol Square. An impressive tequila and mezcal list is at - the - ready for fresh margaritas or tasting flights. Sip a Mexican beer at the bar or enjoy a view of the Capitol on our sunny patio!We’re open for lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends, with a great happy hour every afternoon and late night. We also offer a variety of catering options to make your next gathering a real fiesta!

6. Everly

new

4.1

Excellent(915)

$$$$

• American • Madison

Booked 39 times today

Modern, light-filled eatery with ample outdoor seating offering inventive Californian-style cuisine.

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7. Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie

4.8

Exceptional(1574)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Sun Prairie

Booked 9 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.… Sun Prairie's taken notice by awarding Buck & Honey's 'Best Restaurant', 'Best Steak', 'Best Dinner', 'Best Place for Live Music', 'Best Lunch', (and more) every year! 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. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Now serving brunch from 10A-2P on Sunday!

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8. Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

4.4

Awesome(1663)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Madison

Booked 6 times today

A locally owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks and more. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Otto's is also open the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Spring and Summer when live music is being performed. Main level dining area is wheelchair accessible. Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only, bar and deck table reservations should be made via telephone. Reservations are recommended for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or more. In the event your party is unable to attend, please contact us by phone to cancel your reservation.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Eno Vino Downtown

2. Merchant

3. Lucille

4. Palette Bar and Grill

5. Canteen

6. Everly

7. Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie

8. Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

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