Quivey's Grove

Came on a Friday night and had a lovely fish fry. The old fashioned was my favorite drink — the cinnamon stick was great. The service was very friendly and fast. The interior is super cozy with cabin vintage vibes.

Best fish fry on Friday. They used to have all you can eat, but sadly, no longer. Get the potato casserole as a side, it's fantastic! I love the warm muffins as a starter.

Excellent place for a casual, quaint dining experience with an impressive wine selection and decent selection of cocktails and beers. Mushroom appetizer was a 10/10, turtle pie and apple crisp were stellar desserts, and entrees were good but we'll probably try the fish fry next time we go. Perfect date spot!

If you love good fish please come here on a Friday night. Their menu pricing is just right and portion size perfect and not to mention. The staff were all friendly and all kind but most importantly, the decorations and all of the work that has gone into the house itself makes it feel like a home-cooked meal. 10/10 would recommend!

Very fair prices for 2025, I enjoyed the interior and the aesthetic, kids loved their burgers and fries. I felt the fish could have had more flavor for something that had what sounded like a very flavorful sauce. The meatloaf was unexpected as it looked mostly like salisbury steak patties. Steak slider appetizer was awesome. The

My colleague found this restaurant via Google during our 3 day visit here. The reviews looked great, and the menu looked very appetizing, with not too many choices. (Isn't that a nice change to some places!) We were seated promptly as we had reservations, and our waitress was attentive in answering questions we had about the menu and wine. Service was perfect, with just the right amount of attention, she was awesome. The appetizer sampler was perfect to start. A nice way to begin our meal. Perfect for 2, it really set the tone of home cooking, at a very high standard. I chose the Lamb for my main dish, which was spectacular. Perfectly cooked medium rare with an accompanying medley of roasted root veggies served with red potatoes with a delicious butter/cream/rosemary sauce from the pan juices. Oh my. Too full and satisfied to even look at the dessert menu, but one thing for sure, I'll come back here again for any of the other dishes, and maybe save some room for dessert next time. Highly recommended.

Quivey’s Grove Stable Grill is my favorite restaurant in the Madison area, hands down. Food, drinks and service are always good. A The rustic atmosphere is great! It’s a first come first serve so get there early on busy nights. Their fish fry is so so good, I just had to go for my birthday during Lent. Turtle pie is also amazing, but the real showstopper is their classic fried cod fish fry. Smashed potatoes are my fav, and their cheesy garlic are good too. Never had a bad experience here in the many years I’ve been going.

#12 on our Old Fashioned 2025 tour. Stopped in for a drink and a snack. The food was outstanding. Had sliders and chicken strips with hot honey. Mouth watering for sure. I'd make the long drive back just for the food. We were at the stable part of the property (which is beautiful). They have a restaurant also that we looked at the menu and want to go back to try. I want to go back also to see how pretty everything is in Spring and Summer.

Always a fabulous place to dine! Love the Stable Grill too. Excellent food and service.

Service was slow! Very limited beer selection! Food was overcooked! I wouldn't recommend it!!

On my last night in Madison, I wanted something local that was casual, but not as casual as just burgers and sandwiches. To that my buddy recommended Quivey's Grove - Stable Grill. Quivey's Grove is two restaurants in one with the main house being a full dining and semi-upscale experience. While the Stabke Grill is a casual, old school style steakhouse vibe with all wooden walls, floors, tables, seating along with dim lights and a slightly limited menu from across the sidewalk. It wasn't busy when we arrived, so we bellied up the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender (Cory, I believe). He was excellent from start to finish! We ordered a few cocktails to get us started then settled on a couple of entrees including the schnitzel and meatloaf. The schnitzel was perfectly crispy, thin and the mushrooms and butter sauce on top set it off! The meatloaf was tasty, but not the best I've had. Was a bit firmer than I am used to and the red potatoes were like warm. Nothing that detracted from the dish as a whole, but definitely noticeable. During our meals we were talking sports and the bartender switched the tv for us so we could finish the Yankees game. Very cool of him! Overall, we enjoyed ourselves at Quivey's. Not sure I would rush back during my next visit to Madison, but I wouldn't run away either.

Cheese app was delish... Just wish it were larger. Fantastic prime rib! Could not finish it. Spouse has the short ribs and they were equally as good. We were a large party celebrating a graduation and the server was on point and very accommodating on splitting the check several ways. Wine was great too!

Quivey's is our favorite fish fry in Madison! The bar is a super cozy and easy place to wait for a table. And this is absolutely worth the wait. We like to order cheese curds and old fashioneds. The fish is always perfectly fried and the parmesan potatoes are perfect. Don't let the wait deter you. Quivey's is so great!!!

Couldn't help but dive in right away. The apple-something sauerkraut was perfect with the sausage sampler. Really cool spot (we were at the carriage house side), even if I almost missed the turn and it looked closed, lol. Go in, it's worth it. There were a lot of interesting choices on the menu, so deciding was probably the toughest part, but we sat at a high top in the bar and the bartender was great.

We ate at the historic Stone House. It's a well maintained old building with lots of character. The service was excellent and the food was pretty good. We went for their Thursday night special - Date Night, which offers a meal for two. For $50 you get appetizers, choice of entree, a dessert to share, and 20% tip is included in that price!

I took out lunch from here on a Friday. This place was in a silent area. They have a dedicated parking lot. And it was mostly empty at that time. I was there for the fish fry and was not sure which one to go for. So finally decided to go with the fish combo. Cod fry was the best, and whitefish fry coming in as a second. Baked code was ok. Cross plains chicken was my other item. That was really good as well. The smashed potato that came with it was really good.

I love Quivey's Friday fish. It is arguably the best. 5 for the food which we normally carry out or eat in the Stable. The paddock (outdoor) dining misses the mark on many counts. The dinner cost the same as in the Stable or house, but the meal is stacked on a small plate. Fish on fries, bread on fish. Just piled up on this little plate, with no bread plate. Dinnerware's plastic in a plastic bag and condiments are in little pouches. Not to complain, but if this is what I were to expect, I would go 3 miles to Verona Culver's and pay half the price for a likewise delicious fish dinner. Good food, subpar delivery for what it cost.

Great spot! Enjoyed the perch very much. Had a Fall salad that was very good as well. Really delicious. Good drinks, beers, and food. Very fair prices as well. I'll be back. Would really rate it a 4 1/2. We ate in the Stone House but had drinks in the Stable Grill bar. Fun tunnel connecting the two buildings. The service was very very good during our visit as well.

Love going to Quivey's during the holiday season. They have a festive atmosphere that's cozy and fun. Food is consistently good and so is the service. Good specials each night and their fish fry is delicious.

Service was great from bartenders and servers. Fried pickles were amazing, perfect ratio of pickle to breading. Meatloaf was also very flavorful but would have liked more sauce. Nice rustic and comfortable atmosphere, feels like you belong there. Well worth the drive from the east side for us! Will be back.

I can't believe I've driven past this place so many times. The outside is cute, well maintained, and very unique. The location has two restaurants on site. One requires reservations and the other does not. I chose to do takeout from the stable grill because I was tired from work and wanted to take something home. My food was ready in perfect time for my pick up schedule. I opted for the cheese curds and the white fish because not many restaurants offer a white fish in Madison. The white fish was crusted with pretzel which was lovely and crispy. The cheese curds were good but I wouldn't recommend spending $11 for such a small portion. Lastly the staff were friendly and I didn't have to wait more than 15 seconds before being helped. I would reccomend giving this restaurant a try. Total score ~3.7 of 5.0

This is my number one dining spot for fish fry. They have Whitefish, baked or fried Cod, and also trout on the menu. The baked cod and the pretzel encrusted white fish are the best ones we have tried there. The cheese curds come out hot and cheesy. Dinners are easily shareable if you don't want a big meal. The seafood chowder has salmon, clams, and cod in it which adds a great flavor to the New England Style soup base.

Quiveys Grove is beautiful at Christmas. Twinkling white lights abound both outside and inside. They also offer a special menu in December and we always look forward to dining in the Stone House. We had reservations and were promptly seated upon arrival. We had a nice table by the window. They make great brandy old fashions, muddled and served with a cinnamon stick so we ordered them. Dinners come with fruit muffins and a choice of soup or salad. The apple muffins were warm and very good. My husband ordered the cream of mushroom wild rice soup and the duck with port wine and cherry sauce, wild rice and sautéed apples. The duck was moist and had very crispy skin. I had the salad with raspberry vinaigrette and the prime rib served with garlic bread pudding, twice baked potato and horseradish sauce. The food was delicious. We usually skip dessert but we couldn't resist ordering the warm gingerbread pudding with brandy cream sauce. So glad we splurged.

Best beer batter fish fry. Haven't been here in over a year and recently went again and was reminded how much our family loves it. We've been to lots over other places over the last year, but this one is definitely standout. Also loved that we could reserve a table online specifically for an outdoor table at the Stone House (stone house patio reservation).

A delicious dinner at this storied spot. Ate at the Stable Grill, one of the several dining rooms at Quivey's Grove. The Stable Grill is in 2 rooms. The dining side is in what was originally a stable - stone walls, big timber, low lighting. Adjacent to the dining room is the bar, built more recently but using recovered timber from several old barns. Decor and ambiance is upscale in a rustic way, but not fancy. It's a cool vibe. We were treated to great service by our bartender and server. Friendly and efficient; orders placed accurately, food served as ordered, quickly and with a smile. THANK YOU! We started, of course, with cheese curds. You can't be in Wisconsin without eating cheese curds, right? Delicious chunks of breaded, deep fried cheese, served with a creamy ranch dressing for dipping. Yum! I tried the Brooklyn Beef. This is a sirloin, smothered with sautéed mushrooms & onions in a red wine sauce. It's served with half of a baked potato with melted cheese on top. The beef is tender and juicy, ordered and served as ordered - medium rare. The mushroom/onion/red wine sauce was well blended, a great complement to the beef without being overpowering. Delicious! We ended the meal with apple crisp. Chunks of apple baked in an oatmeal crumb crust, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Soft apples with just the right amount of cinnamon and sugar, baked in a crispy, chunky oatmeal crust. The balance of the sweet with the vanilla ice cream is sublime. Add the texture of the oatmeal - this is a great dessert. For a great meal in a rustic setting, give this place a try!

My son found this place - it was impressive. Situated in a converted farm house, this place has an extensive menu and great food. Our service was outstanding. Yes, you definitely need reservations. We arrived on time for our reservation and were promptly seated. For appetizers, we had their Onion Tarts, the Gin Garden Basil and the Stuffed Mushrooms, all of which were very good. For the main course, our party had 2 Lake Trout Phoenix, and 2 Tender Sterling Beef dinners. It's difficult to describe the mix of flavors. I can tell you everyone in our party was impressed, and even the vegetarian options were delicious. Again, Get A Reservation! You won't regret it. Take the underground passageway to the bar as well. Even if you don't get a drink.

Review is solely for the Stone House. Made reservations to come here on a Friday night for an anniversary dinner. It was my first time here, so I kind of had high expectations which leads to the 3 star review. When we went in, it was kind of a maze to try to find where you check in. Stupidly we ended up walking up and down the stairs, before realizing that we just had to zig-zag on the main level to find the host. He was very friendly, as was our waitress, and the bartender. We ended up being seated upstairs where we had a room to ourselves through most of our dinner. It was pretty nice that there were only 3 tables in the room. As for the food, they are running an Oktober-feast Special, so we figured that we should order that and then we also got the Chicken Fairchild. The meal also came with muffins, with the variety of the day being apple cinnamon. They had a little too much brown sugar on the outside for my liking, but the texture was pleasant. Also more of a dessert than a bread to have with dinner, which kind of threw me off. The Chicken Fairchild came with 3 chicken tenders, essentially, spaetzle smothered with swiss cheese sauce, and brussels sprouts in a balsamic vinegar glaze. The tenders had a crispy breading, but it did fall off easily. It was also a little saltier than I would have liked. The brussels sprouts were my favorite with the balsamic glaze. Not overly sauced, just enough to give flavor. The spaetzle, which was the thing I was looking most forward to trying was kind of a disappointment in this dish. The Swiss cheese sauce was dolloped on and didn't really do anything for it in my opinion. That being said the spaetzle on the feast special was much better as it just had some shredded cheese on top. The Oktober-feast special had the option for an appetizer, entree, and dessert. We went with the Konigsberger Klopse, which was seasoned veal and pork meatballs. This was by far the standout of the dinner. It had a great flavor and paired very nicely with the dill cream sauce. For the entree we got the Bavarian sampler. This included a pork schnitzel, veal sausage, and pork chop with spaetzle and apple cherry kraut. The smoked pork chop was the star of the 3 meats. It looked a lot like ham, but was excellent in flavor. Again this spaetzle was better. Finally, we finished with the black forest cherry cheesecake. It was a vanilla cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, cherry sauce, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream. Our issue was that the components didn't seem to go well together. The cheesecake had a lot of tang but it was overwhelmed by the sweetness of the cherry and the cookie crust. Also the crust had a quite grainy texture, almost like sand. Overall, the food was fine but nothing really extraordinary and the portions were the right size for one meal. That being said, the price was a little much to only get one meal out of the dish. Hopefully, we'll try the Stable Grill in the future. I think that may be more towards my taste.

The ambience was lovely- christmasy. The service was attentive. The food was delicious, a bit pricey. I reluctantly gave it a 1 star review because not once, not twice but 3 times they loudly moved dining tables and chairs to accommodate groups of diners. Had they apologized, I would have been more understanding. Also, I don't know why were put upstairs when I booked a week earlier. I wonder if I had asked to be on the main level if I would have been accommodated.

The old fashions are delicious! One of my favorite fish fry spots in the state. Highly recommend the fish fry combo so you can try all the fish.

Eaten here 3 or 4 times and it is always a good experience as well as great food and relaxing rustic like atmosphere. Even the cheeseburgers are great!

Neat bar in the barn. Cozy and rustic. Lovely at CHristmas time. The food is alway good if not spectacular.

Wonderful atmosphere and very fine food--at both the Stable and the Stone House. It's a favorite spot for us!

Posting an update for those looking to enjoy a fabulous, socially distanced, safe, meal outdoors! Quivey's is doing it right with a large tent and outdoor seating. With an amazing fish fry, their Friday's were pretty busy, you are able to make a reservation online on their website. I'd highly recommend. We stopped by around dinner time, sun beginning to set, and had a wonderful outdoor evening. The space is beautiful, they even set up a small bar outside to serve the patio guests. They are currently offering seating in the paddock tents limited seating in the stable grill, and the stone house has limited indoor/outdoor seating on Friday's and Saturday's. If you're looking for a fun, fall outdoor date, this is the spot for you!

This place was s my new go-to. We stopped at Quivey's after bowling at a nearby alley, and oh my goodness, it was incredible. I ordered the Reuben sandwich and oh my, was it amazing! The food came fairly quickly, and our waiter was super friendly and happy to serve us. The ambiance was highly enjoyable, with dim lighting and a very old-rustic feel. We walked through the tunnel, such a fun experience. Will definitely be going again.

Sat in corner of what was Living Room of an old house. Acoustics were weird. Food was decent. I would possibly try it again but in a different setting.

Fantastic food and service- one of the best restaurants I've eaten at. Local done so very well. Makes me want to live in WI. Beef Lathrop is as good as prime ribeye. Great value to boot.

Good food, service was ok, cool building what else can you ask for. Had the Trout. Very good.

It's a beautiful setting inside and out. Service is good. The food is great. In my opinion they have the best fish Fry around Madison. Plan ahead because it's popular on Fridays and there may be a wait. They also Offer the fish fry on Wednesday.

Consistently great food, service and cocktails. I can always count on Quivey's for a nice lunch or dinner!

Fantastic food in historic buildings! A real jrm anyway you look at it... A great bar in the stable!

You can never go wrong with a Friday night fish fry at Quivey's Grove. We always go to the Stable Grill, as the old historical stable has a great ambience, especially during the holidays. We start with the smoked trout with garlic toast while drinking local beers or a brandy old fashioned. We then move on to sitting in the restaurant, just outside of the bar, and order the beer battered cod, which comes with homemade sourdough bread, coleslaw and parmesan potatoes. The sourdough bread is warm, the fish always crispy and not greasy and the parmesan potatoes are delicious. You can also order the all you can eat beer battered cod, which we have done in the past, but the three pieces of cod, in the regular order, is enough for us. We try to arrive early, at least by 4:30. The staff is always very friendly, in the bar, and also in the restaurant. Give it a try if you have never been there before, you won't regret it.

Dinner was delicious at Stable Grill. I got the salmon and steak. It was tasty and the double baked potato was richly and flavorful. The place was super cute!

Ive been here sooo many times and every single time, I am so glad! Its reasonably priced. The service has always been pleasant and super kind. The food has that "home made" feel without feeling like they made a huge batch at the beginning of the day and sits all day. Overall, the restaurant has always had a cozy cabin-y feel.

The ambiance is absolutely 5 stars if you enjoy historic, rustic surroundings! We've eaten there 3 times on our visit to Wisconsin and everything was delicious. Highly recommend their burgers (2 choices), salmon salad, grilled chicken salad, any of their homemade soups! We also had great old fashions! Great service from Jenny and Corey!

Ate at the Stone House. It was amazing! They take reservations! So delicious! Probably my favorite restaurant.

I've eaten at Stable Grill before but reviewing Stone House here. I actually thought the grill was Stone House because it seems more stone-y inside. If you want a neat atmosphere, you probably want Stable Grill. Stone House is old Midwestern prairie house, which has its own charm. We chose it only because it was Friday night fish fry and the wait at Stable Grill was looong (at least an hour vs sit right down at the house). Menus are a bit different between the two, I'm told. I went with the all-you-can-eat cod fish fry which was an excellent choice. Very reasonably priced at only $2.50 more (I think) than the regular 3-piece, which is already around the typical price point. Decently-flavored beer batter with very moist fish inside. A bit more batter would be great, but there wasn't much to complain about with the fish. Fries were solid. The tartar sauce wasn't that great and lacked bold flavor. The menu also mentions a "fruit muffin" and I wondered what that meant as I ordered. We got lemon muffins as a starter, and they were amazing! Fresh and warm and scarfed down in seconds.

We stop here whenever we are nearby. Great food, good beer & cocktail selection. All potato options are outstanding! Very attentive staff. My only complaint is the lack of a simple green vegetable side - or side dish - esp for those of us trying to watch our carbs/sugar. (I can only manage a bite of the delicious potatoes.) We'll be back.

Came here for restaurant week. First time at the restaurant. Only hiccup: Parking was interesting. There is a one way entrance and two way exit that are both unmarked; a small sign sits between the two. For those whom have never been, there are two restaurants: one in a barn for more casual dining and the other in an old farm house for more fine dining. From the parking lot, it wasn't all that easy trying to figure out how to the to get into either building (we didn't know at the time there were two restaurants on the property), and we ended up just following another couple, who also looked lost. Once inside, we found that both restaurants are connected via a tunnel but the sign from the barn to the tunnel is unmarked but instead had a sign that pointed to the restrooms. Once into the "stone house," we were immediately sat. We were told prior they are known for their Old Fashions, and I would agree that their version is worth trying. From the menu for Restaurant Week, I went with the Wisconsin Raclettes (which were embarrassing - cold baby pickle, cold pickled onion sitting on a piece of warm käse cheese). My significant other went with the salad which was reported to be "a reason to get excited about salads again." Main course - I went with the trio, and everything was very well done; I had a difficult time choosing a favorite. My better half got the lamb and said it was pleasant. Dessert was the steamed pudding which was a bit dry (which is the opposite of how steamed pudding ever should be), but it was smothered in creme sauce to make up for it. Better half got the caramel apple bread pudding and I it was the better option. It was an interesting meal and an interesting experience. I'm sure we'll be back but likely not until summer.

Friday Fish Fry is a must have here. Cheesy hash browns and brandy a old fashioned is a must when you go to this restaurant. Ambiance in stable grill is rustic and the staff is busy and efficient.

I just ate at Quiveys Grove Stable Grill tonight. I have eaten there before and the main reason l I don't go there very often is because I don't like their non-potatoe options. I am diabetic so I can't usually eat potatoes. The extra charge for vegetables is exorbitant in my opinion, and and I don't even enjoy them. (Typically green and red peppers, etc.) I had a hamburger that was very good, a little more seasoning would have been nice though. My wife had a perch fish sandwich and she loved it. I just think that they should be more flexible when it comes to diabetic needs.

We ate at the Stone House, a quieter more reserved venue in Quivey's Grove. It was Friday, so we had the fish fry/bake. I had pretzel-encrusted whitefish and my sweetie had baked cod. Portions were perfect and the sides very well prepared. Prices reasonable for this type of fare. Service was excellent. We had one issue that detracted from the experience. I was given a $75 Quivey's gift card that more than covered the meal. However, when we attempted to use it, we were told that it's balance was ZERO. Come to find out, these cards lose $2.00 per month. Never mind that they already got 75 bucks, they were not going to honor it. After an additional 20 minutes of wrangling involving managers, they decided to honor the 75 bucks, as you would expect from a classy establishment. We may return, but not for awhile. The upset was distasteful, but I learned a lesson. DO NOT PURCHASE THESE KINDS OF GIFT CARDS, especially as a gift. In my view, this is dishonest and generates ill will for the business. In these days of online reviews, I don't know why any establishment would risk creating upsetting experiences.

A great Thanksgiving meal - all the family stories, none of the preparation or clean up Quiveys Grove has a limited menu for Thanksgiving day. Turkey, Pork Loin, Prime Rib, Duck, Salmon or Vegetarian. Our group tried all but the Vegie option. All were great. They each came with different sides. Excellent service. Decent wine list. Short list of deserts, but all three that we tried were very good.

Moved down here northern WI four years ago and couldn't find a great fish fry anywhere. That was until I found Quivey's, their fish fries are the very best in Madison in my opinion and the restaurant itself is worth the trip alone, set in an old barn renovated barn. Definitely give these folks a shot!

Delicious steak, cooked to specifications. Beautiful location. New waiter apparently, so can't give 5 stars

I have been coming here for many years, but over the last year or so, I would have to agree with many of the other reviews, that it has gone down hill. (this is in regards to the stable only, never eaten in the house.) Ambiance is fantastic, service is fine, food is sub-par. Meals come out quickly, but somehow still cold. That being said, their parmesan potatoes may be some of the best potatoes I've ever had, in my life. Even when they are cold.

Fantastic Friday fish fry ! Beer is cold fish is hot and gooooooood ambiance is fantastic. Can't wait to come back

Make sure you double check your reservation before you go. I made a reservation for 5 coming from different long distances, weeks ago. Just found out they will be closed. No notice. No phone call. Good thing one of us looked at the website before we drove more than 2 hours to get there. I expect better.