Bud & Marilyn's

"Come here for some of the best comfort food for lunch in the city. Perfectly seasoned fried chicken, succulent shrimp, crispy cheese curds, and tender fontina stuffed meatloaf are just a few of the exceptional things to devour at this cozy restaurant." - Ernest Owens, Melissa McCart

"This critically acclaimed Gayborhood mainstay has a happy hour that’s incomparable: A $10 burger and beer special, several of their popular small plates (crispy cheese curds, oyster po’ boy bun, broccoli fried rice, and more) for $8 or less, alongside $7 wine, $5 beer, and other great drink deals. The happy hour specials run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday." - Ernest Owens, Erika Adams

"Bud & Marilyn’s is a restaurant with a simple focus: great comfort food. You’ll enjoy crispy cheese curds, fontina-stuffed meatloaf, Nashville hot chicken, short rib stroganoff, and the queen of all funfetti cakes in a retro dining room that gives off serious Mad Men vibes." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme

"A beloved spot in the Restaurant Week line-up that’s already made a name for itself as a surefire place to eat for dinner. Don’t miss out on their famous stuffed meatloaf, crispy cheese curds, and love for anything fried." - Ernest Owens

"One doesn’t have to travel all the way to to Wisconsin to enjoy these impressive curds made with cheddar, smoked guajillo salsa, and charred scallion ranch." - Ernest Owens