Whether you're a Sconnie to the core with a hankering for some food of the motherland or an out-of-stater craving the cuisine of your new home, The Old Fashioned is the hottest new spot on Capitol Square.
Offering dining and drinks that satisfy even the pickiest eaters, The Old Fashioned is sure to please with its comprehensive selection of appetizers and entrées, complemented by a massive beer and cocktail menu.
And in its quest to do the Dairy State justice, The Old Fashioned presents only the finest and most traditional of Wisconsin eats, ranging from lazy Susan and cheese board appetizers to brats to macaroni and cheese with ring bologna.
But this Capitol Square bar and eatery is best known perhaps for its burgers, and with good reason.
Whether you want yours plain, with cheese and bacon, or seriously dressed up with a fried egg or braunschweiger, The Old Fashioned's hamburgers are arguably the most heavenly thing this side of the Mississippi and are always cooked to the customer's liking.
The Old Fashioned serves up Wisconsin specials every night, like Friday Fish Fry and a massive Saturday prime rib for those looking to indulge.
As the name states, yes, they mix a mean old fashioned. For those unfamiliar with the traditional Wisconsin cocktail, an old fashioned starts with a lump of sugar, a couple of dashes of bitters, a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry or two. Then it is all topped off with brandy, whiskey or bourbon, depending on taste; you can also have it sweet or sour.
And not to be outdone by the small-town supper clubs and country bars, The Old Fashioned serves several traditionally Wisconsin-based beers, like Blatz and Schlitz, and all of the regulars you would expect in Madison, like Spotted Cow and Guinness.
For a new restaurant and bar that just opened its doors this year, The Old Fashioned's superior cuisine is matched by great waitstaff and bartenders, making it a well-rounded establishment that will surely satisfy customers looking for a taste of Wisconsin.
— Carolyn Smith