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Sardine

617 Williamson, Madison, WI 53703
608-441-1600
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Ranked #10 of 531 restaurants in Madison
Cuisines: French
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Sardine is a very nice, upbeat, modern, contemporary white tablecloth type of place. Great for special occasions (unless you want to talk quietly), and for office get togethers. If you want quiet, go somewhere else. Great bar, great small plate selection for you or for sharing at the bar or bar area tables. The menu is complete, and everything we... More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Sardine had been recommended as a great place for brunch and delivered in all respects. The venue looks a little odd from outside. (But who hangs around outside?) The wonderful dining room is spacious and airy with views over the lake at one end. For a leisurely breakfast it scored full marks. The service was friendly and not rushed. The... More

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Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went as a group of 13 diverse diners. The atmosphere was great, the fool mostly good, the wait staff very personable, the pacing POOR! We dined early (5PM) with a reservation, knowing that we were a large group and needed to be at a presentation by 8:00. Two and half hours later, desert was not an option, or we... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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10 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This was our first visit to Sardine, and we will be back. Great happy hour-spent it at the bar and had wine and half priced oysters. The doors were open and the view of Lake Monona was beautiful. We sat at a table by the window and had a pleasant and helpful waiter. We asked for recommendations and he gave... More

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53 reviews 53 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We went as a large group to Sardine for dinner. The food and atmosphere was average for the price. The staff was friendly. I had the Salmon and it was tasty but not much different than most restaurants.

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Racine
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31 reviews 31 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We had brunch here last Sunday. The food was great along with the service and managements attention to its customers was wonderful. It was a little cool for us to sit outside, but it would be great in nicer weather. We did have a nice table by the windows - the restaurant has a nice view of the lake. Plan... More

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New York City, New York
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Ambiance and food were great and the brunch cocktails were a good price but our service was a little lacking.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I've been to Sardine's brunch four times now and it's never failed to impress me. From the professional and welcoming staff, to the exquisitely prepared food, to the electic vibe and the nice water view, I continue to recommend this restaurant for brunch. I absolutely love the Belgian waffle and the Mimosas and Bloody Mary's are superb. Now I just... More

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Madison, WI
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42 reviews 42 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

A foursome each celebrating a personal achievement. Two of us have some annoying dietary restrictions. We chose Sardine. The service was excellent, we felt very well attended. A different friend told us they have the best roast chicken in Madison. So I tried it. And yes, it was tender and the compliment of herbs was delicious. The serving was large... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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36 reviews 36 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I spend a great time in february having dinner in this restaurant. Amazing views, Nice decor, splendid food with a very respectable wine list. The bar looks awesome, and overall, a great dinner. I read about their "sunday Brunch", so... obviously, I reserved a table for the next Sunday. The place was packed! (what didn't bother me), but what really... More

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