Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

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   Cathy

   New Jersey

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were exploring this venue for a small upcoming wedding dinner, and noticed how loyal the clientele seems to be from the other reviews. The food was outstanding, and the service perfect. We tried all the things on the menu that we thought might be our selections for our private event, and were not disappointed: 8oz filet mignon, seafood trio, feta stuffed chicken and the pasta with lemon cream sauce. I normally don’t order pasta at a fine dining place, but was checking it out for future vegetarian guests. I had shrimp on top, but it could well have been ordered with chicken or without meat altogether. (In fact we liked it better than the feta-stuffed chicken as a potential chicken dish. It was absolutely scrumptious, and definitely came out of a master chef’s kitchen. There was enough of each dish that we each took home leftovers, and I couldn’t wait to eat mine the next day. Still dreaming about whether I could possibly replicate this pasta recipe at home— I’m going to try!!! It was so good! But that’s not to undercut the other dishes whatsoever, which were our favorites, even better compared with food at some other local award-winning restaurants. The farmhouse is charming and looks just like the pictures. There is a disability ramp to the middle floor dining area and enclosed porch. But it you want the third floor, you’ll have to handle some stairs.
   

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   Ingrid

   Milwaukee

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fabulous dinner. Food and drinks were exceptional and service was excellent. Out table was ready when we got there and service was well paced. We didn’t feel rushed but didn’t have to wait long.
   

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   Natalie

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I are local and visit Otto's a few times a year. My parents were visiting and it was my Mom's birthday so we opted to bring them to Otto's (their first time). My Mom has some physcial struggles and can only walk short distances. I notified the restauranta ahead of time and they made sure to prepare a table for us right by the door and on the main floor (by the ramp entrance in the back). The entire dinner my Mom felt heard and recognized by our server, Cheryl, who I thought was truly exceptional. Between the four of us we ordered one of everything, salad, chicken, seafood and steak and all of the meals were exceptional. They were cooked well, came with wonderful sides and my starter tomato bisque soup was delicious enough I could have taken a bath in it! Thank you to Otto's for being consistently great through the decades. You made my Mom's 77th birthday one she will remember.
   

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   Rob

   Milwaukee

   37 reviews

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   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on 18 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Dependably delicious food served by friendly and efficient staff—keeps us coming back!
   

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   Jennifer

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 17 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful time! The staff graciously allowed us to add a last minute guest. The service and food were both unparalleled in terms of excellence. Thank you
   

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   Peter

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, excellent service in a great atmosphere for talking with close friends
   

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   Darryn

   Seattle

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was the first time I have dined at Otto's. I have driven by the restaurant for years, The food was great...I ordered the Mediteranean Grill. I can't wait to make it there again and try another of the dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant. As it is a house it was somewhat noisy and we were seated upstairs. The wait staff was exceptional. What a wonderful dinner
   

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   Gordon

   Milwaukee

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 11 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Had reservations for dinner but thought we would have a drink before hand. We sat at the bar and waited for the bartender. A waiter came in and got some soft drinks. Another couple walked in and handed them menus as he looked at us, without menus, and told the couple the bartender would be there soon. Looked at us again and walked away. Thankfully that waiter did not wait on us for the rest of the night. Everything else was great. Would highly recommend Otto’s.
   

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   Mike

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The place is old and needs to be cleaned/updated. Our waitress was kind, but not super attentive. The food was great and the price was fair.
   

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    Brandon

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great experience expect they didn’t have our reservation in their system despite us confirming 🤷🏻‍♂️
    

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