Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

1. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

7.8
357 Price Pl (at Kelab Dr.), Madison, WI
Brewery · 73 tips and reviews

Danielle J.Danielle Johnson: The Cascade Mountain Porter is out of this world. If you're a porter lover and/or a hophead, you're in for a treat.

LAXgirlLAXgirl: The Emerald Isle Stout is smooth and yummy. Crop Circle Wheat is always a fave. Great way to kick-off the weekend. Cheers!

Dougie C.Dougie Cyanide: Not selling MillerCoors to protest beer distribution provisions in the state budget!

The Melting Pot is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

2. The Melting Pot

8.3
6816 Odana Rd, Madison, WI
Fondue Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Ashley G.Ashley Grider: Everything is good here. This is my husband's and my favorite restaurant for special occasions. Very romantic and cozy. Fun and delicious. You cannot go wrong. Call ahead to be sure you get a table.

Lysa G.Lysa Grant: Mix teriyaki with the green goddess on steak. You’ll thank me later.

Lorraine D.Lorraine Dunican: The service wasn't very good. I didn't like cooking my own small portions at an exorbitant price.

Otto's Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

3. Otto's Restaurant & Bar

8.2
6405 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Stephen M.Stephen Mundt: This is a fantastic restaurant. One if Madison's best. Great food. Great ambiance. Great service. Try the mixed Turkish grill, it was phenomenal.

Amy R.Amy Robertson: Tasting menu is a great deal. Seafood is especially good

MJ D.MJ D.: We went there last night for a 30th birthday dinner. Didn't realize it was a fancy restaurant and brought the 19 month old. They were super nice and suggested menu items she might like.

SMOKY JON’S #1 BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

4. SMOKY JON’S #1 BBQ

8.8
2310 Packers Ave (Manley), Madison, WI
BBQ Joint · Sherman · 24 tips and reviews

Jeff B.Jeff Bobula: Of all the hype that can surround BBQ (Especially coming from Texas), please note that I believe this is the best BBQ anywhere. Simple, spicy, sweet, fresh, lean, and no lines. Though there should be.

Elon James W.Elon James White: Try the Sugar Biscuits...which really? Donuts. They are selling DONUTS with RIBS...and its sort of spectacular.

Rob L.Rob Lumley: For a side, the BBQ beans are delicious.

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

5. Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East

8.7
2916 Atwood Ave (at S Fair Oaks Ave), Madison, WI
Pizzeria · 23 tips and reviews

Vesper V.Vesper V: Om nom nom! So good. Hand tossed with extra mozzarella and garlic on top. Mmmhmmm.

Amanda C.Amanda Carlson: The nickel nuggets are awesome.

Allison G.Allison Garver: Nickel nuggets!

Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

6. Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse

8.4
130 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 13 tips and reviews

Brian E.Brian EatDrinkMadison.com: My favorite calamari in Madison. Perfectly fried with an amazing sauce on top. Also has a great happy hour, too. Try the burger or Russian Reuben at lunch.

Dave T.Dave T: Great steak.

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: Their desire to be upscale is met with tepid results. Madison can do better than this!

Wah Kee Noodle Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

7. Wah Kee Noodle Restaurant

7.7
600 Williamson St, Madison, WI
Asian Restaurant · Marquette · 7 tips and reviews

JingyanJingyan: Pig hock noodle! Honest all we tried off the menu taste great. Also friendly owner. Not surprising this restaurant has been around for so long

Paul D.Paul Deutsch: Try the Bun Ga, one of the best meals anywhere in Madison.

Amber B.Amber Beecher: Crab Rangoon is awesome!!!

Fresco is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

8. Fresco

8.4
227 State St, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · State Street · 39 tips and reviews

Ilya V.Ilya V.: Nice rooftop restaurant. Seats available inside, outside (by the edge) and at the bar.

Nicolle M.Nicolle Mueller: LOVED the salmon!! Cosmos were good and strong too.

Jahnabi B.Jahnabi Barooah: We ordered all the small plates and enjoyed each of them :)

Cafe La Bellitalia is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

9. Cafe La Bellitalia

7.7
1026 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Ruth R.Ruth Rohlich: Everything is so good! Anything vegetarian is awesome! Friday night they sometimes have music. Pizza is good.

Ashley S.Ashley Stewart: The garlic bread is frozen. I got the Alfredo and it wasn't an Alfredo sauce and my boyfriend got the chicken parm and it was soggy

Colin E.Colin Erskine: $2.50 Pizza by the slice. From 11-2pm

Milio's Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

10. Milio's Sandwiches

7.4
462 Commerce Dr, Madison, WI
Sandwich Spot · 4 tips and reviews

Aaron F.Aaron Fischer: Californian on wheat is incredible. This Milio's must adhere to different standards than all others that I have been to. Extremely clean and organized. 5 stars for speed, taste, and service.

Bart B.Bart Bartos: Good subs!

Travis S.Travis Storch: Healthy or not you must try the white Italian bread. Absolutely delicious. Everything is fresh and very good. Prices are fair. Highly recommend.

Pooley's is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

11. Pooley's

7.1
5441 High Crossing Blvd (at American Pkwy.), Madison, WI
Sports Bar · High Crossing · 7 tips and reviews

NateNate: BYO pizza. Feta, bacon, Italian beef. Boom

Kyle A.Kyle Alme: Can't beat the happy hour prices!

Courtney H.Courtney Hardy: Great food with friendly staff at a great price. Loved it!

Pizza Hut is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

12. Pizza Hut

7.3
2649 E Springs Dr, Madison, WI
Pizzeria · High Crossing · 4 tips and reviews

Geri W.Geri Walla: Since you're here, Order an appetizer from Hooters... You'll get it faster!

Amanda A.Amanda Arant: Great food great service! Waitress remembers my drink.

Don D.Don Drake: get the person thin pizza. more toppings, less price, awesome meal.

Java Cat is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

13. Java Cat

7.6
3918 Monona Dr (btw Davidson St & Cottage Grove Rd), Madison, WI
Café · 24 tips and reviews

Patrick D.Patrick DePula: Best gelato in town, made from scratch by people who care.

Michelle N.Michelle Neverman: Best Place on EARTH to go for Gelato, sandwiches, soups and coffee!!

Michelle S.Michelle Shuler: The new Apple Fritter French Toast is pretty spectacular!

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. Fitchburg is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

14. Glass Nickel Pizza Co. Fitchburg

7.3
3191 Muir Field Rd, Madison, WI
Pizzeria · 10 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Konen: Fetalicious is probably the best pizza in the world.

Sean L.Sean Lawler: To piggyback on Amanda's tip, this location does not have beer. If enough people ask for it it will. We all know pizza + beer = super awesome!! Get a liquor license Glass Nickel please.

Catie O.Catie O'Donnell Glogovsky: Get pizza by the slice for an inexpensive lunch out.

Echo Tap & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Mountains in Madison.

15. Echo Tap & Grill

7.7
554 W Main St, Madison, WI
Sports Bar · Bassett · 38 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: Great cheese curds, amazing prices. Come here in summer so you can enjoy them on the patio. Sitting inside is great if you wanna watch the game (there are like 20 TVs)

JJ P.JJ Pagac: Free Jell-O shots on Packer touch downs. Awesome! Running out on the first touchdown, Lame!

Emer G.Emer G: Echo was recently renovated. Now has 22tap beer, 17flatscreens, an expanded menu including homemade pizza and some new specials.