Bar & grill · Carpenter-Ridgeway
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North Side favorite where a laid‑back tavern turns serious about brunch—Benedicts with bourbon‑glazed ham, pastrami hash, and strong coffee. Highlighted by BRAVA Magazine and longtime Isthmus writers.
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Chinese noodle restaurant · Warrens Addition
Authentic hand-pulled noodles and savory broths, plus dumplings
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Bar · Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara
Wide beer selection, whiskey, live music, no TVs, patio seating
Ramen restaurant · First Settlement
Hearty noodle soups, savory buns, and sake in a serene space
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Restaurant · South West Side
Authentic Mexican dishes, fresh chips, guacamole, and margaritas
American restaurant · First Settlement
Farm-to-table comfort fare with Capitol views, known for cheese curds.
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Dumpling restaurant · State-Langdon
Russian dumplings with beef or potato, topped with the works.
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Cafe · First Settlement
Creative breakfast & lunch fare, great coffee, outdoor seating
Laotian restaurant · Schenk-Atwood
Curry squash, khao tod nam som lettuce wraps, more
Southeast Asian restaurant · The Isthmus
Lao comfort food, noodles, fried chicken, creative desserts
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Italian restaurant · Regent
Cozy Italian with Roman columns & Trevi Fountain replica