Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bar & grills in Madison, United States (2026)
Compare 41 bar & grills in Madison, United States, averaging 4.50 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 699 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 73% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Maple Bluff, Monona, Shorewood Hills. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Vintage Spirits & Grill
Retro-hip spot with craft beers
Sporty's Bar and Grill
123 Egan Ave S, Madison, SD 57042
Off Broadway Drafthouse
Casual American spot with rotating beers
Off Broadway Taproom
21+
Mickey's Tavern
Local watering hole with live music
Dexter's Pub
Sports bar for craft beers & pub eats
Tip Top Tavern
Snug, old-school joint for comfort food
Oakcrest Tavern
Modest spot for classic American eats
Badger Tavern
Neighborhood bar and grill serving up fresh, cooked-to-order, 100% Certified Angus Beef burgers, classic American bar food, cold beer, and great service!
Players Sports Bar & Grill
Chill hangout for burgers & beer
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Frequently asked questions
How many bar & grills are there in Madison, United States?
We list 41 bar & grills in Madison, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar & grill in Madison, United States is rated highest?
Vintage Spirits & Grill currently tops our list with 4.7 stars from 1,069 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bar & grills ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.