About The Old Fashioned

Your local Restaurants in Madison, WI.

Last updated: Jun 30, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Sunday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-10 PM
Saturday 9 AM-10 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 11 AM-9 PM

Customer Reviews

4.50
Based on 4899 reviews
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Nicholas Sinn

The Old Fashioned is a true Madison staple. The food and service are consistently reliable, and it’s one of the best places to experience classic Midwestern comfort food. The cheese curds are some of the best in town—crispy, melty, and always satisfying. Portion sizes are generous, making it a great spot whether you're sharing with friends or looking for a …

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Sompa Jahan

You walk in and immediately understand why this place has been full basically every night since it opened. Vintage photos, old Schlitz and Pabst neon signs, a taxidermied fish or two, and the whole thing smells faintly of good beer and fried cheese. The Old Fashioned sits right on Capitol Square and does not try to be anything other than …

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Stacy Maxted

Amazing food, good flavor. We had perch Friday special and a spicy burger with string onions. A little loud inside but didn't affect the service and flavors of the food.

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billschomer

The cheese curds and onion strings were fantastic. Great selection of beers and other alcoholic options. I enjoyed the old Fashioned burger although it was very messy to eat! My wife enjoyed the fried perch. She said the perch might have been even better had the onion strings breading been used as it was slightly more seasoned.

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Mark Sorenson

One of my favorite places. Amazing food, outstanding service (3 cheers for TJ the Bartender). A fun, warm & friendly old school supper club charm. The cheese curds with the Tiger sauce are simply the best in the world...a must have. You also can't beat the Door County Cherry Salad with a piece of salmon added on. Make sure to …

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Tracy Kreider

Really cool place to hold a venue upstairs... Definitely had great feedback regarding the food.. Our server had no problems setting up the room to our needs. However, was not attentive to our group.And we had to seek her out several times.. She was not very community or grateful at the end of the evening. It would have been a …

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Jillian Johnson

I love coming here, always have such a great time! If you go for your birthday, you get “birthday pickles” which is literally a side of pickles with a candle on it…I would have much preferred a beer tho! Food is always spot on, generous portions and a great selection of beers to choose from. I tried the old fashioned …

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Maia H

A great place to get food near the Capitol! They don't take reservations, but it is a pretty big restaurant. We were able to get a table for 7 seated in less then 30 minutes on a Saturday evening. The drinks were good, would recommend the old fashioned! The cheese curds were also worth it!

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Bellybanker

Great local Madison food. - Poutine: this is a great dish, a combo of fries and cheese curds plus sauce. 4.6 stars - Grilled chicken sandwich. The grilled chicken patty was juicy and nicely seasoned. 4.7 stars - House burger. Beef patty was nicely grilled. 4.6 star - Tenderloin sandwich. The serving size was fairly massive. 4.5 stars - Patty …

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Through Bec Specs Travel Blogger

Stopped by The Old Fashioned in Madison and loved it. The location right off the Capitol Square is perfect, and the atmosphere is classic Wisconsin—cozy, lively, and great for grabbing a drink and food. The cheese curds are a must-order—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and totally live up to the hype. We also grabbed drinks at the …

People Also Ask

Where is The Old Fashioned located?
The Old Fashioned is located at 23 N Pinckney St #1, Madison, WI 53703, United States, Madison, WI, United States. You can get directions here.
What is The Old Fashioned rated?
The Old Fashioned has a rating of 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 4899 customer reviews.
What are The Old Fashioned's hours?
The Old Fashioned's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact The Old Fashioned?
You can reach The Old Fashioned by phone at +1 608-310-4545.
What type of business is The Old Fashioned?
The Old Fashioned is a restaurants business located in Madison, WI. Wisconsin-themed, retro-style tavern offering beers, brats & cheese curds (all sourced in-state). · Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · Delivery