It's a favorite!!  If you don't mind splurging a bit, go here whenever you can.  One of my top recommendations for a special night.  My love affair started with my college graduation dinner and continued when I frequented here up to 2 times a week while working a block away.\n\nLocated right off of the capitol square (the place you wanna be in Madison for anything and everything) this is an upscale place that does not disappoint.  Go for lunch if you want to do an affordable test run before that important date or meeting.  Most of the items are exactly the same as for dinner, just half the price.\n\nFor a lighter simple meal, go for their \""simply grilled\"" choices where you pick a type of fish, how you want it prepared, and finally a sauce.  Served simply with their vegetable of the day, yum.\n\nFor a heavy and oh-so-tempting option, seafood enchiladas!!! Or, get their soups, all are divine.\n\nAmbiance: very chic and modern, bar is in the middle with some neat glass hanging from the ceiling, lighting is romantic at night.  During lunch, you might eavesdrop on some businessmen and whether their sons are going to Harvard or Yale for law school, or you might spy some state/city officials schmoozing with a counterpart.  In the warmer months, sit outside under their big umbrellas and take it all in.\n\nStaff: Above par people who are not snobby or full of themselves.  I had an ongoing rapport with one of the managers (I think named Holly?)\n\nTidbit: They have TASTY take-out sandwiches/wraps you can get to go from the bar, no waiting.  The homemade chips that come with them are heaven with ketchup.