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Looking for light and tasty dishes with a quick turn-around time? Or perhaps a power lunch to close the deal? Here, you’ll find the right setting for either! An assortment of decors from casual and sporty to sophisticated and businesslike. You may also find the option of ordering take-out food.

Ella's Deli

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 2902 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704

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Much-loved by children, this whimsical eatery mesmerizes young and old alike with its displays of vintage toys, suspended collectibles, and animated figures. There's even a merry-go-round out front that has all the kids clamoring for a ride from spring to early fall. The menu leans heavily towards sandwiches, soups, and other kid-friendly fare,...

Famous Dave's Barbeque

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 900 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715

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Founded by Dave Anderson back in 1994, this immensely popular chain serves up some of the best ribs, burgers, and chops you can imagine. As legend has it, Famous Dave scoured the country and sampled the finest barbecue dishes each region had to offer, all the while fine-tuning his own delicious recipes. How successful were his endeavors? Just...

Hawk's Bar and Grill

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 425 State St, Madison, WI 53703

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A brick interior and artwork portraying prominent jazz musicians establishes a hip, laid-back ambience at this family-owned bar and grill. The place also boasts an enormous bar built by the owner and his father. At lunch, folks order at the counter and retrieve their food when called. The menu features fresh-made burgers, reubens, and sandwiches...

Hubbard Avenue Diner

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 7445 Hubbard Ave, Madison, WI 53562

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Sleek, retro styling defines this appealing diner, which makes the most of its chrome and glass-block details. Serving food all day, the eatery offers classic diner fare, updated for modern tastes. Cheeseburgers and pulled pork sandwiches satisfy purists, as do meatloaf plates and chicken pot pie. Trendy folks revel in the Madras vegetables bowl...

Kabul Restaurant

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 541 State St, Madison, WI 53703

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Should you tire of customary cuisine offerings, Kabul can wake up your taste buds with a menu of Afghan and Mediterranean fare. Affordable, flavorful offerings include kebabs of beef, chicken, and fish, along with entrees crafted from lamb, vegetables, and seafood. Fragrant herbs, yogurt, couscous, and legumes figure into many of the dishes, as do...

Ocean Grill

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 117 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Madison, WI 53703

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Lively and animated, this seafood restaurant sports contemporary decor and an open-view kitchen, bringing diners to the forefront of the culinary experience. The food is well-prepared and presented. An example of its appeal is the house-favorite Nicoise salad, which features grilled tuna, poached egg, and green beans. Lobster thermidor makes for a...

Paisan's

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 131 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53715

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With its sunny patio, cozy wooden booths, and casual ambience, Paisan's plays host to folks seeking affordable Italian fare and some of the city's best pizza. Sandwiches and pasta standards have their place, but thin-crust pies are the signature. Test a Vegetarian Pesto from their combo list, or choose your favorite toppings and revel in the...

Pedro's Mexican Restaurante – East

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 3555 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704

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Popular with locals, this festive Mexican establishment delivers all the zesty dishes you've come to expect from south-of-the-border eateries. Sizzling fajitas feature steak, shrimp, or chicken, and fish tacos are dressed with chipotle tartar sauce. Enchiladas, tamales, chimichangas, and burritos are infused with fragrant spices and also boast...

Stable Grill at Quivey's Grove

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 6261 Nesbitt Rd, Madison, WI 53719

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Occupying a circa-1855 stable near the historic Stone House restaurant, this quaint, inviting eatery features substantial stone walls, rough-hewn beams, and rustic adornments. Its menu features traditional home cooking and includes grilled meatloaf with portabella mushroom sauce, pretzel-crusted perch filet, and fried chicken breast with smashed...

The Casbah

Category: Lunch - Madison Restaurants

Address: 119 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703

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Adding a touch of novelty to Madison, The Casbah offers a visual and culinary jaunt to the Mediterranean world. Spread across three floors, the establishment specializes in traditional fare like grilled lamb chops, couscous dishes, Tunisian chicken, and beef shish kebab. You'll also relish dolmades, falafel, hummus, and baba ghanouj, along with a...

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