Sardine
A French bistro in a historic machinery building on the shore of Lake Mendota. Mussels with fries and the weekend brunch are the most popular.
Located on Williamson Street in Machinery Row, a historic building from 1846, overlooking Lake Mendota. The menu follows a French bistro style: white wine mussels with frites, duck confit frisée salad, steak frites, salmon, and hot dogs with Gruyère cheese. Weekend brunch and Bloody Marys are very popular. Ordering à la carte is pricey, and expect about US$40–60 per person. Reservations are recommended for dinner and weekend brunch. It can get loud when crowded.
Opening hours
Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Monona Terrace
- Wisconsin State Capitol
- Madison Children's Museum
- Dane County Farmers' Market
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum
- Overture Center for the Arts
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- State Street