Restaurants near Free Thinkers Park

35 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI

4.6

Exceptional(489)

Price: Moderate

• American • Middleton

Booked 58 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton

4.6

Exceptional(1149)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 20 times today

One day call-in advanced reservation is required for Wine Dinners, all guests must order from Wine Dinner Menu, no substitutions.For reservations on holidays, 20% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO ALL CHECKSFor parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant and ask to speak with a manager.For parties of 5 or more, gratuity of 18% will be included.***Separate Checks will not be accepted for parties of 9 or more***Ruths Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruths Chris never fails to please

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3. Eno Vino West Side

4.6

Exceptional(1379)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Madison

Booked 18 times today

Eno Vino offers 200+ wines by the bottle & another 45 by the glass. From the beginning, Eno Vino was established as a place to share great wine, sensational, hand-crafted cocktails and fresh, inviting food. Whether you would like to entertain friends, enjoy an evening out with a loved one or unwind during happy hour ~ we invite you to enjoy an evening at Eno Vino! Kitchen serves a late night menu from 9pm-10pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 10pm-11pm Friday and Saturday. The bar is open until 11pm Sunday through Thursday and until midnight Friday and Saturday.

4. Lucille

4.6

Exceptional(1110)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Madison

Booked 60 times today

Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!

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5. Buck & Honey's - Waunakee

4.3

Awesome(505)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Waunakee

Booked 22 times today

At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events.

6. Villa Dolce

4.7

Exceptional(641)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Middleton

Booked 11 times today

A modern Italian cafe in the heart of downtown historic Middleton. With a contemporary vibe this fusion Italian gem features unique topping gourmet pizzas, handmade pasta and famous Gelato.

7. The Statehouse

4.6

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 25 times today

Join us at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Located at the corner of Langdon and Wisconsin, you’ll be comfortable in our inviting dining room and regaled by gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding area. Our beautiful restaurant serves regionally sourced, Modern Midwestern Cuisine. Augie's Tavern offers classic cocktails with new twists, an extensive wine list, and of course, the best Wisconsin craft beers.

8. Eno Vino Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(2178)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Madison

Booked 41 times today

Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro Voted "Madison's Best Wine Bar" By Madison Magazine Readers, consistently over the years. Eno Vino offers 200+ wines by the bottle & another 45 by the glass. From the beginning, Eno Vino was established as a place to share great wine, sensational, hand-crafted cocktails and fresh, inviting food. Whether you would like to entertain friends, enjoy an evening out with a loved one or unwind during happy hour ~ we invite you to enjoy an evening at Eno Vino.**Please note**For outdoor terrace reservations- Please call the restaurant at 608-455-0663.Eno Vino does not accept Discover card or Apple pay.All guests must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol, regardless of parental accompaniment.

9. The Mariner's Inn

4.6

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

Booked 8 times today

When Bill and Betty Von Rutenberg opened The Mariner’s Inn in 1966, they set out to provide a steak and seafood dining experience like none other. Mouth watering, delicious steaks aged to perfection and an assortment of seafood from lobster to the famous Friday Fish Fry.Bill and Betty’s sons, Bill, Jack, and Robert, along with their crew, now carry on the tradition of outstanding hospitality of von Rutenberg Ventures. Waterfront dining on the patio and a sunset over the marina make dinner at Mariner’s an evening to remember. We offer five options for dining. Dine-in, expanded outdoor seating, carryout, curbside, and dockside. Try our monthly summer Lobster Boil. You can now enjoy the lobster boils by dine-in or takeout! Advance reservations required.To make a reservation that is larger then 8 people please call us.

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10. The Melting Pot - Madison

4.6

Exceptional(646)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Middleton

Booked 27 times today

At The Melting Pot, fun is cooked up fondue style, creating an out of the ordinary dining experience.You'll discover all the ingredients for a perfect evening, including attentive service, private tables, & an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the cheese & chocolate fondues which have made The Melting Pot famous, they offer a fine selection of beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian & gluten free entrees, as well as an exceptional wine list & a full bar. You may enjoy a romantic evening for two, a special occasion with forty of your closest friends, a dining experience to impress your boss, or a night out with the family. Whatever the occasion, an evening at The Melting Pot is always a celebration. Reservations are highly recommended. We do our best to ensure every guest receives the highest level of service. As such, we are unable to hold your reservation longer than 10 minutes past your selected time. If you are running behind schedule, please just give us a ring!

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Isabela
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food, wine and experience was good! Went here for Thanksgiving dinner and ordered from the regular menu. Both drinks and food came out so quickly! Would recommend!!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WIPrice: Moderate• American• Middleton
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4.6
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marie
South Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous view from any seat while enjoying a cocktail or creative dish from the menu! It felt like we were inside of a holiday snow globe with a petite, unique version of Thanksgiving dinner & large snowflakes blowing sideways across the glowing Capital building!
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Eno Vino DowntownPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Madison
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4.6
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Tony
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely wonderful experience. Service was outstanding and food was too! My girlfriend answered I had a great time!
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LucillePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Madison
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4.6
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Carole
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food at Eno Vino is always delicious and tonight was no exception. It was a first time visit for two in our party and they were blown away by the entire experience and vowed to return.
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Eno Vino West SidePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Madison
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4.6
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Ericvip
Wisconsin •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
Our sever Honee is an excellent server. She is very attentive and a delight to visit with. She remembers us from previous visits. The lobster bisque is always a highlight.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - MiddletonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison
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4.6

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI

2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton

3. Eno Vino West Side

4. Lucille

5. Buck & Honey's - Waunakee

6. Villa Dolce

7. The Statehouse

8. Eno Vino Downtown

9. The Mariner's Inn

10. The Melting Pot - Madison

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