Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Restaurants in Madison, United States (2026)

Compare 50 restaurants in Madison, United States, averaging 4.47 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 463 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 74% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Shorewood Hills, Monona, Middleton. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

50 businesses ranked4.47 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

The Office Bar & Grill

4.8(337)
62.0

The Office Bar and Grill offers the best pizza, pasta and burger dishes in the Midwest! At The Office, you can expect delicious food, hand-crafted with the freshest ingredients. We also offer a large selection of wine, liquor and local area craft beers.

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Rank 2

Sunrise Coffee Shop and Wine, Madison Florida

4.8(107)
59.5

Re-Opening soon 🍁As Sunrise celebrated their 10th year they’ve moved from their beloved Rutledge St location to a very special historic venue, a century-old brick building across from the courthouse, 3 blocks away to 128-126 sw Range Madison Florida. (Look for the pink bench and email a photo for t

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Rank 3

Ohio Tavern

4.7(670)
56.0

Little pub with karaoke & Mexican bites

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Rank 4

Bierock: Craft Beer & Comfort Food

4.7(391)
55.7

Bierock offers a selection of frequently rotating 24 craft beers on tap as well as a small but mouthwatering food menu focused on the eponymous bierock!

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Rank 5

Macker-Backer

4.7(169)
54.7

1204 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515

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Rank 6

Buck & Honey's - Monona

4.6(2836)
49.4

Buck and Honey Birkinbine were one of the area’s best-known residents. They once owned and farmed the land where our first location in Sun Prairie sits today. Together they lived a life of service and philanthropy in the community and they were always well known to enjoy hosting good company at thei

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Rank 7

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop

4.6(2018)
49.4

Diner-like staple known for burgers

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Rank 8

Gates & Brovi

4.6(896)
49.3

Hip gastropub with seafood offerings

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Rank 9

Red On Main

4.6(572)
49.2

Red on Main in downtown Madison, IN offers an elevated dining experience featuring modern American cuisine, craft cocktails, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located on historic Main Street, we serve locally sourced, chef-inspired dishes alongside a curated selection of fine wines and local beers. P

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Rank 10

ZuZu Cafe

4.6(557)
49.2

Cheery American & Mediterranean spot

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How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

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Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants are there in Madison, United States?

We list 50 restaurants 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 restaurant in Madison, United States is rated highest?

The Office Bar & Grill currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 337 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the restaurants 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.

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