Bar & grill · Regent
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Old-school tavern serving hefty half‑pound patties; the Blue Moon Burger with garlic bleu cheese is a sleeper hit. Noted by Madison Magazine and cherished by UW alumni on game days.
Dumpling restaurant · State-Langdon
Russian dumplings with beef or potato, served with toppings
5 Postcards
New American restaurant · Marquette
Creative small plates, farm-to-table focus, and craft cocktails.
11 Postcards
Fast food restaurant · Hawthorne
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more
1 Postcard
Botanical garden · Schenk-Atwood
Tropical conservatory, rose garden, Thai pavilion, free grounds
Laotian restaurant · Lake Edge
Authentic Laotian & Thai dishes like pho, pad thai, Lao sausage
Farmers' market · Capitol
America's largest producer-only market: fresh produce, cheese, bread
7 Postcards
Distillery · Marquette
Craft spirits, unique cocktails, dog-friendly patio, live music
4 Postcards
Farmers' market · College Hills
Fresh produce, crafts, live music, and local vendors
American restaurant · First Settlement
Farm-to-table comfort fare with Capitol views, cheese curds
6 Postcards
Italian restaurant · Schenk-Atwood
Fresh pasta, wood-fired pies, vegan options & a robust wine list