Food & Spirits

Winter is the perfect time to indulge in Middleton’s exceptional culinary options. You’ll find restaurants offering an incredible array of appetizers, entrees and desserts that will please every palate. Dig into a thick, juicy steak or travel back in time and hang out at an authentic American diner. Sample authentic Cajun cuisine or try an ethnic meal of Italian, Mexican or Chinese edibles. Treat yourself to a scrumptious meal at one of more than 60 Middleton restaurants. Whether you are looking for casual dining or an upscale experience, Middleton is sure to have something you will enjoy.

Bakery / Cafe
Bar / Grill
Carry - Out / Fast Food / Deliveries
Family Restaurant
Upscale Dining

Bakery / Cafe

Barrique’s Wine Shop/Coffee Trader

1901 Cayuga
(608) 824-9463
www.barriquesmarket.com

Coffee, espresso, bakery, full service retail wine, beer and spirits. Groups welcome.


Clasen's European Bakery

7610 Donna Drive
608-831-2032

A friendly, family-owned European bakery, specializing in over 300 mouth watering products baked from scratch. Groups welcome.  Tours available. Motorcoach parking available.


Prairie Cafe & Bakery

6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue
608-827-2437

Sample from five varieties of scones or try something off of the popular full breakfast menu at this neighborhood cafe. Open daily. Serving breakfast and lunch featuring bakery, salads, quiche, soup, vegetarian and low carb options, coffee drinks, daily specials. Outdoor dining and carry-out available. Enjoy live entertainment from local musicians every Friday night.


Scott's Pastry Shoppe Inc.

6637 University Avenue
608-836-7333
http://www.explorewisconsin.com/scottspastryshoppe

Baking the best wedding cakes, cookies, pies, bread and pastries in Middleton for over 21 years!  One of Middleton's favorite places to wake up to coffee and award-wining pastries. A lunch spot with a variety of hot and cold dishes served with a cup of coffee and topped off with your favorite sweet for dessert!


Bar / Grill

Blue Chalk Club

2248 Deming Way
(608) 836-8588
www.bluechalkclub.com

 


Branch Street Retreat

2644 Branch Street
608-836-7750

 


Bristled Boar Saloon & Grill

2611 Branch Street
608-831-0436

A friendly, local bar & grill.  Pool, darts, volleyball, big screen TV.


Club Tavern

1915 Branch Street
608-836-3773
www.clubtavern.com

The biggest bar in Middleton, with an excellent family restaurant attached. Live music Wednesday through Saturday. Whether it’s eats or drinks, you’ll find what you’re craving at the Club. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Hody Bar & Grill

1914 Aurora Street
608-831-1901
www.hodybar.com

Open 365 days a year. Live music Thursday–Sunday, no cover and gameroom. Offering
the “saferider” program.


Mid Town Pub

2405 Allen Boulevard
608-826-5129
www.midtownpub.com

Lakeside Neighborhood FREE WI-FI Bar and Grill. ASL (American Sign Language) spoken here. X-Box 360, Golden-T, darts, pool and 6 flat screen HDTV’s for your entertainment. ATM available, VISA/Mastercard accepted. Parties up to 150 people. Private meeting room for up to 16 people. Open 7 days a week at 11am. Daily Lunch specials, full menu available until 11pm, deep fryers until bartime. Motorcoach parking available.


Middleton Sport Bowl

6815 University Avenue
608-831-5238 
www.sportbowl.com

Newly remodeled bowling facility as of August 2004.  Daily lunch specials and full menu available until midnight. Private groups up to 50.


Nitty Gritty

1021 North Gammon Road
(608) 833-6489
www.nittygrittybirthdayplace.com

Two floors of casual family dining, with award winning burgers, home made soups, salads, and sundaes. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Paul's Neighborhood Bar & Grill

2401 Parmenter Street
608-827-7285

Breakfast M–F 7am–11am, Sat. & Sun. 8am–11am. Prime Rib breakfast every Sunday.
Hot lunch specials M–F 11am–2pm. Grill open all day. All you can eat fish fry every
Friday 4:30–9pm. Salad bar every Friday 11am–9pm.


Rusty's Bar

6413 University Avenue
608-836-1766
http://www.explorewisconsin.com/rustys

A Middleton favorite since 1962, featuring great burgers, steaks and daily lunch and dinner specials. Happy hour 2pm–7pm with $2.00 beer and rail drinks. Every Thursday evening tappers are 25¢. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Village Green

7508 Hubbard Avenue
608-831-9962

A friendly old-fashioned family tavern. In addition to great burgers, home made soups and an outstanding Friday fish fry; a full menu is available. Capital Brewery on tap.  Monday - Saturday at 10 a.m. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking.  ATM machine on site.

Carry - Out / Fast Food / Deliveries

Cousins Subs

2831 West Beltline Highway
608-831-0488
www.cousinssubs.com 

A wide selection of subs, soups, salads, and more!


Crandall's Carry-Out & Catering

6401 University Avenue
608-231-2000
www.crandallscatering.com

Let the catering professionals at Crandall’s arrange your next social function. Whatever your needs, you can count on our expertise to make your event a success. We specialize in everything from cocktail parties, business meetings, box lunches, picnic, tailgate, weddings and more.


Domino's Pizza

2411 Allen Boulevard
608-824-0800
www.dominos.com

 


Falbo Bros. Pizzeria

3305 Parmenter Street
(608) 836-9080
www.falbobros.com

 


Gino's Italian Deli

6509 Century Avenue
608-827-0999

 


Grand China Restaurant

2608 Allen Boulevard
(608) 827-7880

 


Hardee's

3311 West Beltline Highway
608-831-6649

 


Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant

2039 Allen Boulevard
(608) 238-6445
www.imperialgarden.com

An award-winning Chinese restaurant since 1981. Extensive menu selection.


Main Dish Kitchen

3148 Deming Way
(608) 827-9909
www.maindishkitchen.com

Come in and assemble 6 to 12 meals for you or your family. No shopping, chopping or clean-up means no stress. In the end it’s home-cooked too! We answer the question, “What’s for Dinner?” Groups welcome.


McDonald's

2626 Allen Boulevard
608-836-6644

8308 Greenway Boulevard
608-831-0668

 


Milio's

6234 University Avenue
608-232-0222
http://www.milios.com

 


Nick-N-Willy’s Take-N-Bake Pizza

6717 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue
(608) 831-4909
www.nicknwillys.com

Our World Famous Take-N-Bake pizza works on your schedule, not the delivery guy’s. With our hand-tossed dough, fresh-cut ingredients and 25 premium toppings, 6 cheeses and 4 signature sauces, our pizza is a fresh take on delivery.


Orient Express

1901 Elmwood Avenue, Ste. 105
608-831-3458

 


Papa John's Pizza

6615 University Avenue
608-831-2727

 


Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza

1015 North Gammon Road
608-824-0600

 


Pizza Hut

4000 University Avenue
608-836-3888

 


Roman Candle Pizzeria

1920 Parmenter Street
(608) 831-7777

 


Subway

2602 Allen Boulevard
608-836-7779

Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Super Suppers

Greenway Station
608-268-6048

 


Village Green

7508 Hubbard Avenue
(608) 831-9962

A friendly old-fashioned family tavern. In addition to great burgers, homemade soups and an outstanding Friday Fish Fry; a full menu is available. Capital Brewery on tap. Open Monday–Saturday at 10am. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking. ATM on site.


Viviani's Catering Service

1828 Parmenter Street
608-831-1818
www.vivianiscatering.com

Will cater with taste for any size group.

Family Restaurant

Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy

2229 Deming Way
(608) 831-0739
www.abuelos.com

Abuelo’s is famous for its creative Mexican cuisine, elegant interior and superior service. Abuelo’s has earned a reputation for “raising the bar” of Mexican food restaurants. Groups welcome.


Applebees

8313 Murphy Drive
(608) 827-0556

 


Arby's

8321 Murphy Drive
(608) 836-1199

 


Bavaria Cafe

7457 Elmwood Avenue
608-836-6614
www.bavariacafe.com

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Wonderful homemade soups, bistro salads and gourmet sandwiches. Delectable pasta, schnitzel and seafood. Kids menu. Full bar service. Private room up to 45 people. Groups welcome.


Blue Spoon Cafe

2831 Parmenter Street
Opening Summer 2007
www.bluespooncafe.com

Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in a casual, bright, contemporary, multi-level atmosphere. Thin crust pizza, Neapolitan style prepared right before your eyes in an open hearth pizza oven. Blue Spoon Blend coffee, deli-and Euro-style sandwiches, quesadillas, wraps & dinners. Unique sandwiches. Fresh seasonal salads, delicious soups and appetizers. Authentic Italian Gelato is made fresh daily in twelve flavors. World-class wine list and full bar. Free WI-FI throughout the restaurant. Open from 6:00 am until late at night!


Boston’s Gourmet Pizza

Greenway Station
608-824-9999
www.bostonsgourmet.com

25 gourmet pizzas, 13 gourmet pastas, baby-back ribs, delicious salads, sandwiches, wraps, desserts and more. Biggest kids’ menu in town! Serving lunch and dinner daily, open late! 8 flat screen TV’s to watch the game! Curbside carry-out, delivery, groups welcome, motorcoach parking available.


C's Bakery & Coffee Shop

2550 Allen Boulevard
608-836-4700

Breakfast & lunch. Great bakery. Everything is home made. Soups, pies, breads, bakery goods. The place for breakfast.


Cheeseburger In Paradise

Greenway Station
608-831-2413
www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com 

Jimmy Buffet's famous restaurant features assorted cuisine that includes traditional American favorites, fresh fish and house specialties with Caribbean flair.  Live music nightly.


Claddagh Irish Pub

Greenway Station
608-833-5070
www.claddaghirishpubs.com  

A taste of Ireland mixed with traditional American favorites.


Cold Stone Creamery

Greenway Station
608-831-0332  
www.coldstonecreamery.com

Ice cream with your choice of toppings hand-mixed on a frozen granite stone.


Cosi

Greenway Station
(608) 836-3180
www.getcosi.com

Fresh food served in a warm environment.


Culver's

2906 West Beltline Highway
608-836-5577
www.culvers.com

Home of the famous butter burger! Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Denny's Restaurant

8302 Market Street
608-829-1515  
http://www.dennys.com

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours/day. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Hubbard Avenue Diner

7445 Hubbard Avenue
608-831-6800
www.hubbardavenuediner.com 

Ultimate classic diner. Their scratch bakery is locally famous for their pies. Breakfast, lunch & dinner, 7 days a week. Pre-arranged groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Macaroni Grill

Greenway Station
608-836-3106  
http://www.macaronigrill.com

A unique and enjoyable authentic Italian experience.


Mi Cocina

6230 University Avenue
608-238-7261

 


Orient Express

1901 Elmwood Avenue, Ste. 105
608-831-3458

 


Panchero's Mexican Grill

Greenway Station
608-831-7993
www.pancheros.com

Fast, casual environment. Burritos, quesadillas, tacos, fajitas and salads. Homemade flour tortillas! Open late. Fast-Fresh-Friendly. Prices $3.95–$5.50. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Quaker Steak & Lube

2259 Deming Way
608-831-5823
http://www.quakersteakandlube.com

Quaker Steak and Lube is the #1 Motor sports-themed Restaurant in the U.S.A.! Race cars and motorcycles hanging from the ceiling! Corvettes in the dining room! Over 30 T.V.s to watch your favorite games.We have a full menu with ribs, salads, burgers, sandwiches and of course steaks! We feature jumbo size chicken wings with 16 different types of award winning sauces. Our hottest sauce is so hot you have to sign a waiver to eat them!


Soup Factory etc.

1901 Cayuga, Suite 110
(608) 836-3300
www.soupfactoryetc.com

Eight home made soups made from scratch everyday. Also fresh sandwiches, salads, &
deli salads.


Starbucks Coffee

Greenway Station
608-831-0080
http://www.starbucks.com

6709 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue
(608) 831-5540

Fast gourmet coffees. 


TGI Fridays

Greenway Station
(608) 833-8443
www.tgifridays.com

Happy Hour 4–7 Monday–Friday and 9–close every day. $4.49 burgers all day on Tuesday. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Tallard's Station

8152 Forsythia Street
608-8-664-9393

Wonderful, eclectic, family owned restaurant & bar. Large menu! Live music Saturday nights. Open at 11am, 7 days a week. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Three Sisters Old Town Inn

2227 Parmenter Street
608-831-3773

Breakfast and lunch served at this small town cafe.


Villa Dolce

1828 Parmenter Street
608-833-0033
www.villadolcecafe.com/contact.cfm

This pizzeria and gelateria gives a modern twist to historic Middleton, featuring Italianstyle thin crust pizza and sandwiches, plated desserts and gelato.


Village Green

7508 Hubbard Avenue
(608) 831-9962

A friendly old-fashioned family tavern. In addition to great burgers, homemade soups and an outstanding Friday Fish Fry; a full menu is available. Capital Brewery on tap. Open Monday–Saturday at 10am. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking. ATM on site.


Upscale Dining

Blue Spoon Cafe

2831 Parmenter Street
Opening Summer 2007
www.bluespooncafe.com

Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in a casual, bright, contemporary, multi-level atmosphere. Thin crust pizza, Neapolitan style prepared right before your eyes in an open hearth pizza oven. Blue Spoon Blend coffee, deli-and Euro-style sandwiches, quesadillas, wraps & dinners. Unique sandwiches. Fresh seasonal salads, delicious soups and appetizers. Authentic Italian Gelato is made fresh daily in twelve flavors. World-class wine list and full bar. Free WI-FI throughout the restaurant. Open from 6:00 am until late at night!


Captain Bill's Seafood Company

2701 Century Harbor Road
608-831-SEAS (7327)
www.capbills.com

Fine dining, and a Key West casual atmosphere. There's seafood,  steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes. The outdoor deck and picturesque view of Lake Mendota will surely enhance your dining and relaxation experience. Open 7 days a week. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Fitzgerald's of Middleton

3112 Parmenter Street
(608) 831-7107
www.foodspot.com/fitzgeralds/

For the best prime rib, steaks, and seafood. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant

2039 Allen Boulevard
608-238-6445 
www.imperialgarden.com

An award winning Chinese restaurant since 1981. Extensive menu selection.


Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

Greenway Station
(608) 831-3705
www.johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com

Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available.


Louisianne's ETC

7464 Hubbard Avenue
608-831-1929

Cajun cuisine. Reservations are encouraged.


Morels Restaurant

4635 Chalet Street
608-836-7151
www.morelsrestaurant.com

Seasonal Wisconsin cuisine in a picturesque country setting near the city. USDA prime steaks, fresh fish, wild game, pasta, etc. Fireplace lounge. Can accommodate groups of 300 plus. Motorcoach parking.


P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

2237 Deming Way
(608) 831-2488
www.pfchangs.com

The P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Experience: Unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.

P.F. Chang’s menu features traditional Chinese offerings and innovative dishes that illustrate the emerging influence of Southeast Asia on modern Chinese cuisine. Dishes are wok-cooked and made to order using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Guest favorites include P.F. Chang’s signature dish Chang’s Chicken in Soothing Lettuce Wraps, quickly-cooked spiced chicken served with cool lettuce cups, as well as Mongolian Beef, Oolong Marinated Sea Bass and Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Steamed with Ginger.

Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine by the glass program and a specialty drink list highlighting classic cocktails with a P.F. Chang’s twist and original cocktail creations like the Lucky Cat Martini.

Open for lunch, dinner and late night dining. Reservations Accepted.


Ruth's Chris Steak House

2137 Deming Way
Reservations: (608) 828-7884
Banquet Sales: (608) 833-2828
Fax: (608) 831-7882
www.ruthschris.com

Located in a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired building, the restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere includes a large horseshoe bar, beautiful stonework and three exquisite fireplaces. Adjacent to the bar is a luxurious cigar lounge, the perfect way to relax after a Ruth’s Chris prime steak.

In addition to the main dining room, there are three world class private dining rooms, perfect for a business meeting or private event. Whether it be a romantic dinner for two, an important business meeting or a private party, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Middleton, WI can accommodate your every need.

All major credit cards accepted. Self parking available. Business casual attire suggested.


The Stamm House

6625 Century Avenue
608-831-5835
www.foodspot.com/stammhouse

Dine in an 1847 Stagecoach Stop and Tavern. Fine wines, Fish Fry and Sunday Brunch.


Tiffany Grille, in the Marriott Hotel

1313 John Q. Hammons Drive
608-831-2000
www.marriottmadisonwest.com

Casual dining in an open atrium lobby with five story waterfall. A menu of international
fusion for all to enjoy.


Tutto Pasta Trattoria

1900 Cayuga Court
608-821-4700

If you’re looking for a Classic Italian Trattoria, you’ll find it here. Everything is homemade in the delicious Italian tradition. Nearly every imaginable pasta type is available and all are complimented with a wide range of sauces. Begin your meal with fresh homemade bread and finish with a unique selection of desserts. Pizza is also available in a wonderful variety of choices.


Vin Santo

7462 Hubbard Avenue
608-836-1880
www.vinsanto.us

Authentic dishes from the Northern Italian countryside. Fresh pasta & seafood. Hearty portions. "The food is rustic, yet refined. The apparent simplicity of the dishes is misleading, as the flavors are refreshingly complex and delicate. This Italian restaurant. is worth discovering, and rediscovering." Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available nearby.

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