Best Outdoor Dining Places in the Madison Area

With Spring upon us, and the opportunity to get a vaccine, you are probably itching to get out there and enjoy an outdoor dining experience. Check out some of the best outdoor dining places in the Madison area. If there are any others you want us to add, please put it in the comments. Thanks!

Downtown State Street and Capital Square

• Lucille – enjoy homemade pizza while you take in views of the Capital. 101 King St – (608) 283-0000
• Graze – an American style gastropub right across from the Capital 1 South Pinckney Street – (608) 251-2700
• State Street Brats – a Wisconsin icon established in 1989. This is a popular hangout for College students 603 State Street – (608) 255-5544
• The Coopers Tavern – Upscale Irish tavern serving pub grub & international beer & wine in a warm, contemporary venue. 20 W Mifflin St – (608) 256-1600
• Himal Chuli Restaurant – Nepalese cuisine, including many vegetarian dishes. 318 State St – (608) 251-9225
• Dubai Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar – Traditional Mediterranean plates with house wines & unique beers. 419 State St – (608) 819-8222
• Paisan’s Restaurant – Longtime eatery featuring Italian fare, thin-crust pizzas & a patio with Lake Monona views. 131 W Wilson St – (608) 257-3832
• DLUX – Great gourmet burgers & artisanal cocktails in a modern, trendy setting. 117 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd – (608) 467-3130
• BelAir Cantina Madison – Mexican-fusion restaurant, popular for its extensive selections of tacos and margaritas 111 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd – (608) 620-6040
• The Boathouse – At the Edgewater Hotel overlooking Lake Mendota 1001 Wisconsin Pl – (608) 535-8232
• Nattspil – Global small plates, pizza, cocktails & beer in an intimate space. 211 King St – (608) 285-9755
• ZuZu Cafe – American & Mediterranean fare in a family-friendly venue with a play area near Vilas Zoo 1336 Drake St – (608) 260-9898
• Canteen – On the Square, 111 S Hamilton St. (608) 285-5703

West Side of Madison

• Everyday Kitchen – a new place to have brunch featuring healthy options on a fantastic outdoor patio with heaters. 2801 Marshall Court, Madison – (608) 470-5500
• Bonefish Grill – Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails. 7345 Mineral Point Rd – (608) 827-5720
• Cheesecake Factory – American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake. Outdoor seating available starting Memorial Day weekend. 1 W Towne Mall – (608) 824-2370
• Pasqual’s Hilldale – Casual Southwestern cantina for burritos, tacos & brunch 670 N Midvale Blvd – (608) 663-8226
• Café Hollander Hilldale – European-inspired grand café that offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and an amazing selection of craft and Belgian biers 701 Hilldale Way – (608) 237-3168

Middleton

• Goat Hill Grill located at Pleasant View Golf Course with a great view of downtown Madison on a clear day. 1322 Pleasant View Road, Middleton – (608) 831-6666
• Ancho & Agave, a Mexican restaurant in Middleton’s Greenway Station, has high ceilings, large windows, garage doors that open to the patio and a large center bar 1601 Aspen Commons, Middleton – (608) 831-3271
• Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano – Italian fare plus specialty cocktails in a laid-back setting. Greenway Station – (608) 664-9288
• Craftsman Table and Tap is a member of Food Fight Restaurant Group and is located in Middleton. American eatery serving craft beers & cocktails in polished, high-ceilinged digs with a patio. 6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave, Middleton – (608) 836-3988
• Villa Dolce – Relaxed eatery offering artisanal pizza, housemade gelato & wine in a contemporary setting. 1828 Parmenter St, Middleton – (608) 833-0033
• The Free House Pub – sandwiches, burgers & drinks in warm, relaxed surrounds with outdoor seating. 1902 Parmenter St, Middleton – (608) 831-5000
• Stone Horse Green – a new green space with picnic tables where you can go with your take-out from the many restaurants nearby.
• 1847 at the Stamm House – Elegant eatery in a 19th-century building serving innovative, seasonal American fare & cocktails. 6625 Century Ave – (608) 203-9430

East Side of Madison

• Grampa’s Pizzeria – Gourmet thin-crust pizza, wine, craft beer & desserts served in a cool space with an herb garden. 1374 Williamson St – (608) 283-9580
• Ohio Tavern – Mexican street eats to go with beer & cocktails, plus karaoke & live music. 224 Ohio Ave – (608) 515-9613
• Green Owl Cafe – Relax on the patio eating delicious Vegan food. 1970 Atwood Ave – (608) 285-5290
• Alchemy – Laid-back, cash-only tavern offering gourmet pub grub, rotating tap beers & live music most nights. 1980 Atwood Ave – (608) 204-7644
• Harmony Bar & Grill – Tavern with a curving antique bar & tin ceiling for brews & burgers plus live music. 2201 Atwood Ave – (608) 249-4333
• Mint Mark – Light American small plate restaurant & bar in a blue brick building offering martini lunches. 1929 Winnebago St – (608) 285-5096
• Brothers Three Bar & Grill – Relaxed homestyle American cooking, including prime-rib & fish-fry specials. 614 N Fair Oaks Ave – (608) 244-6818

Please let us know if there any other good outdoor dining experiences you have had that we should add to this list.