The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

If there’s one state that knows its mac and cheese , it’s Wisconsin. The Old Fashioned cooks its version on the stovetop, then bakes it with bread crumbs at the last minute for added crunch. Read more

Believe everything you’ve heard about the cheese curds , and don’t forget to check out the draft beers , this is a perfect spot to get some great Wisconsin beers .

The burgers are sensational and well-priced (especially like the Wisconsin burger ), and 2-for-1 cheeseburger Monday’s is an incredible deal.

Voted best fried cheese curds in the state , and it lives up to the hype!! The batter is light and the cheese pull is insane! Get Tiger blue and ranch for dipping !!

Madison food writer Kyle Nabilcy: "Its thick pub-style burgers , has provided a gateway for a younger generation's appreciation of Wisconsin supper club culture. Mondays are two-for-one burger nights ."

Everything is incredible here! A great place with awesome food all from Wisconsin. Get something with Neuske's bacon on it and dip your fries in the Tiger Sauce .

Phenomenal cheese curds . Really great prices! Boyfriend had the #38 and I had the #32. So good. Wanted to get the Door County Cherry Wheat on tap , but it was a little too early of a lunch for that. :)

Had the tastiest dinner ever: cheese curds (the best ever), beer cheese soup , and the House Burger (wowface!), all topped off with an excellent New Glarus Moon Man Pale Ale . Best dinner out ever.

Cheese curds are amazing! Burgers are great. Old fashion and brandy slush were fantastic, too! Can't go wrong here.

Amazing Brandy old fashioned , fried cheese curds and classic WI entrees.

I got the No. 32 bratwurst and it was so amazing! The brats had great flavor and the fries were delicious, in addition to their great root beer !

If you're not a local, get a flight of Wisconsin beers . It's the best way to experience their fine brews. And believe the hype on the cheese curds too....wow!

Quarter if the apple fritter was more than sufficient. It's huge! Great atmosphere right on the square.

They have the fish fry every day ???? the combo platter (perch , cod and walleye ) is perfection

Cheese curds were great! The reuben (special) was really tasty. Definitely try an old fashioned, the signature brandy cocktail .

Arguably the best cheese curds in Madison . However, if you try to come here on a friday or saturday night you'll be waiting ~ 1 hour for a table.

Best fried cheese curds and old fashions, ever. Paprika sauce is the best.

Best restaurant on the square! Cheese curds , lazy susans, trout , cheese burgers . Draft beer selection is incredible, all Wisconsin.

The beer list is, in a word, extensive. Before you start browsing, get an order of cheese curds in. By the time you've chosen a drink, your food will arrive.

The burger was one of the best I've ever had. The imperial stout was also a great compliment to the burger .

Lots of Old Fashioned flavor options! The apple brandy and door county cherry were delicious!

A good place to try local food. I liked the most the cheese curds and the root beer . I would definitely return!

I don't know what they do to thier cheese curds but they are one of the best things I have ever ate!! And thier BLT with fresh mozzerella is delish.

Best happy hour and cheese curds in town ...in the state for that matter. Excellent beer selection , all WI brewed.

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Great selection of Wisconsin craft beer along with locally influenced pub grub, cheese curds are a must!

Cheese curds !! The burgers are amazing too!! I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere, the workers, everything is great!!

Purchase the Saturday Farmers' Market special drink and $1 will be donated to charity of the month. Plus, you get an entry into their meat raffle

Prime rib dinner was amazing! And don't forget to get a Grasshopper martini to compliment your meal it makes for a great after dinner drink!

Kurt is the greatest bartender I've ever had. That guy knows his drinks. He hooked us up with the best Old Fashions on earth. Thanks Kurt!!

The Scandinavian Chicken Dinner is exquisite. I could eat it every day. (Sadly, they only serve it on Sunday... but it's well worth the wait.)

Great beer selection , great food. Love their cheese curds . The French dip sandwich is really nice.

Make sure your whole party is present. Hosts are ruthlessly strict about the waiting list, and you won't be in line for a table 'till everyone has presented themselves at the hostess stand.

Excellent Wisco fare—cheese curds , burgers , great tap selections and tasty cocktails .

The #20 salad with cherries is my favorite! The cheese curds are some of the best curds I've had in Wisco too!

This place is freaking amazing! If you're at the bar ask for Kurt, great guy, knows his stuff and will have a beer taster line going for you in no time.

Cheese curds are a MUST. We split the Spicy and The Old Fashioned burger ... both were out of this world !

Try the Beer Flight - The Beer Flight includes 4x 3 oz Snits for a mere $4. I chose 35. Shine On, 37. Lupulin Maximus, 38. 3 ft. Deep Stout & 49. Amber

Ask for the tiger sauce . And if you're around for brunch , get a bloody mary but be prepared if you get one with a hot pickled egg , you better have high pain tolerance (I don't!)

Great cheese curds . Not understatement here. Walleye was good too.

Get your Wisconsin on. They have an amazing (and huge) tap list of Wisconsin beers , and the food feature all the classic Wisconsin fare. The lazy susans are outstanding.

Best cheese curds in the US. Their food is extraordinary. They have an amazing selection of beers and feature vodkas infused with fruit .

52 beers on tap , 100 in the bottle... Sam the bartender was very friendly and helpful and gave us several fun samples!

Try the House Burger - Lots going on here...fried egg , bacon , cheddar , and I added fresh jalapenos . Fork and knife burger .

Over 150 wi beers , three nitro taps, and a rotational infused liquor . If you have four our more in your party get a lazy Susan.

2-for-1 rail mixers and beers after 10 Tuesday-Thursday and sometimes on Monday! Karaoke on Wednesdays!

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Try the Beer Battered Cheese Curds - Truly astounding! Possibly the best cheese curds I've ever eaten. But...I'll keep testing that theory.

The Mac and cheese is delicious.

get the onion strings with ranch