Mad Diner Awards


Madison's Best Seafood Restaurant 2008

Madison’s Best Seafood Restaurant 2008

The midwest is not known for the seafood it serves. Madison offers a number of restaurants that contradict that fact.

Madison's Best Ice Cream or Custard 2008

Madison’s Best Ice Cream or Custard 2008

Every other year we’ve omitted it. But this year we’ve given in. You win. You know what you like, and you like Babcock Hall Ice Cream.

Madison's Best Burger 2008

Madison’s Best Burger 2008

Madison has a lot of good burgers. Every bar worth its salt has a signature patty. Restaurants in Madison have been built around their burgers.

Madison's Best Pizza 2008

Madison’s Best Pizza 2008

This year’s Mad Diner Award for Best Pizza turned out to be a landslide. The winner of this category also won the award for Best Take Out/Delivery.

Madison's Best Take Out/Delivery 2008

Madison’s Best Take Out/Delivery 2008

When Mad Diners just don’t feel like going out, they turn to their favorite places that provide take out and delivery service.

Madison's Best Bar Food 2008

Madison’s Best Bar Food 2008

Is there anything more satisfying than a nice basket full of bar food?

Madison's Best Restaurant Service 2008

Madison’s Best Restaurant Service 2008

Many (including us) lament that the art of restaurant service is a lost one. However, there are some Madison area restaurants that shine.

Madison's Best Lakefront Dining 2008

Madison’s Best Lakefront Dining 2008

With all of the lakefront to be found in Madison, you’d think that there would be a lot more lake front dining available. There isn’t, really, but the restaurants that do have lakefront dining really stand out!

Madison's Best Outdoor Dining 2008

Madison’s Best Outdoor Dining 2008

While the winter seems to last forever in Madison, the warm weather months fly by. Nothing beats finding a good restaurant with outdoor seating, a great menu, and a view or a crowd to watch.

Madison's Best Late Night Dining 2008

Madison’s Best Late Night Dining 2008

After a night out on the town, Madisonians have been known to turn to the local eateries as a way to sop up toxins and ward off hangovers.