Liberty Station - Madison

Madison, 2161 Rimrock Rd, Madison, WI 53713, United States | ★ 4.3 (1139 Review)

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Ann Fogarty

★ 5

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Ross Kortgardner

★ 5

Avery our sever was on top of it. She was polite and professional, you will be blessed to have her. . Our food was delicious. We are from out of town and this was a great experience. Thank you staff of Liberty Station

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Marceilla Tanadi

★ 5

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Kim Langille

★ 5

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theresa palazzo

★ 5

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Ricky Bobby

★ 5

Food was great, a bit slow, but was during the lunch rush

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T Olson

★ 4

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Trena Pazynski

★ 5

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jason schmitt

★ 5

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Sergio Lopez

★ 5

Gorgeous place, the servers very nice and the food came out fast. I got the brisket quesadilla and was fantastic, with burnt ends, ufff, delicious. Prices were very decent too.For dessert the brownie 🤤

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Dakotah Hartenstein

★ 5

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Mitchell Thalacker

★ 5

Great meal! Stopped in after the card show. WOW was it great! Got the meat sampler and will be coming back!

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Amanda Ahrndt

★ 5

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Ryan Randolph

★ 5

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Cedric Blackmore

★ 4

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Nicole Osman

★ 5

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Sharjeel Mohammed

★ 5

This place was fire.

That is all

Thanks

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Roger Mak

★ 4

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Douglas Tucker

★ 4

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Blake Laufenberg

★ 5

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Guenther Ruch

★ 4

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Madison Mayer

★ 5

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Fabien Moreau

★ 4

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Maren Waddell

★ 5

Everything was absolutely delicious! Our waiter was fun and funny, but didn’t hover unnecessarily. We were able to sit here long after we were done e eating to talk and catch up with each other. Everything and everywhere was super clean, including the bathroom. They were even cleaning the windows while we were there. I think this is the second time I’ve been here and both times were top-notch!!

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Brent Erickson

★ 5

Stopped in for an early dinner. Food was awesome. Prices were about what I expected. We had cheese curds, each of the soups and smokey chicken wrap and the pulled chicken sandwich. 8 highly recommend the brisket chili.

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Jeff Mack

★ 5

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Migi Cou

★ 1

I guess for been minority We spends 30 minutes waiting on the table but no one did came to serve us

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Savage PZZA

★ 4

Pictured left to right are the BBQ dusted house chips, Carolina Pork, Baked Beans plate. We had a group of 4 with one ♿ included. We made an advanced reservation as it was a Friday and I'm we did as it is popular on that day here. They placed us in a perfect spot too. We all different plates and we shared cheese curds which were delightful! I'm very specific about cheese and deep fried cheese curds so not my all time favs but still highly on my list with their tangy spicey flavor dipping sauce.
Extra sauces available but I'm a fan of smoked foods too and this pork is an excellent representation of what Madison BBQ should be!
I'd do a sample platter of all their smoked food if I thought I could eat it all in 1 sitting. That being said I very happy with the portion and every detail of the smooth flavors, tender texture and competition quality and plated visual too. These folks are doing everything right on a Friday service.

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Michael Krueger

★ 1

Highly don’t recommend this place. Went here two hours prior to a concert at Camp Randall for dinner, after continuous requests when our food would be served (1.5 hours later), they came up with excuses. Blamed it on people calling in that day due to the concert, BUT they had the audacity to literally yell at us and cause a scene. They then accused us of serving our food already, when we then asked them to check camera footage that they didn’t actually serve us. Manager seemed polite at first, and told us he would follow up with an email and he never did. He even threatened to take away our already paid for vouchers to get on a bus to the stadium. Talking to others, this is a common issue. Do not go here!

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Jessica Lueth

★ 5

Great food. We ate here several times while in town for the horse show.

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TM H

★ 1

I had high hopes for Liberty Station, but unfortunately, our experience was anything but enjoyable. I ordered the Texas brisket and specifically asked for half lean and half fatty. What I received was literally just that—half the plate was dry lean brisket, and the other half was nothing but pure fat trimmings, not the flavorful brisket point that any BBQ spot worth its salt would know to serve.

I politely let the server know, clarifying that by "fatty," I meant the point cut of the brisket. He took the plate back and returned with more lean brisket—just as dry as the first round. No flavor, no moisture, just a pile of disappointing meat.

The rest of our $190 meal didn’t fare any better. The brisket grilled cheese was dry. The smoked prime rib dip? Also dry. Even the burger, ordered well done, came out so over-charred it tasted bitter and burnt.

To make matters worse, our server stood over my shoulder at the end of the meal, clearly waiting to see how much of a tip I was going to leave. That kind of pressure and awkwardness is unacceptable, especially after such a lackluster experience.

This was our first time trying Liberty Station, and unfortunately, it will be our last. There are far better BBQ and smokehouse options in town.

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Gary Hermans

★ 5

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Kristy Igl

★ 5

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Becky J

★ 5

Absolutely love the vibe this restaurant gives! Beautifully decorated, plenty of seating and tables are not closely crowded together. Seated quickly, waitress was friendly, prompt to take our order and our glasses were always full. Our favorite item on the menu was the sweet potato fries! Also highly recommend the nacho appetizer. Enough food to be split with a few friends!

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Adam Stamm

★ 5

My girlfriend and I were a bit on the fence to try here because of a few bad reviews but I’m sure glad we took the risk. Our food and service were great! I also love how well shaded their outdoor patio is. We will be back!

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Harlan W.

★ 2

We've been here before and this time was a major disappointment. The other times had been much better. Sorry guys, tonight wasn't up to any reasonable standard. I'm referring to the $18.00 Texas Brisket 1/2 lb. very fatty portions. The prepared temperature was tepid on the entire meal. Wished I had a picture. But I don't. Mentioned this to them after getting home, and all I got was a defensive lip service via live chat. Hmm. Hopefully, this gets corrected. Eighty bucks for a dinner and drinks out for two!

Note: A head Liberty Station manager had finally responded to my many e-mails regarding this experience. A verbal word-of-mouth promise was made, and it was NEVER kept. I tried to take up his offer. Another meal visit to be complimentary. Such b.s., false and cheap talk. So disappointing. I suppose they could care less about a customer's loyalty?

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Joseph Weir (Joe)

★ 5

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Christian Somethingorother

★ 4

Good food, good service. Hard to eat healthy. Get the tavern tots.

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Kara Roisum

★ 4

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Jason Foss

★ 5

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Tim Adamany

★ 5

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Christine Purves

★ 5

Love the bar at Liberty station! The bar staff is always attentive and their happy hour is great!

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Lil Eddie

★ 5

Absolutely amazing staff with great customer service. I only get to visit once a year and every year I anticipate my trip there and CANNOT WAIT until next week when I can I make my next visit!

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Timothy Holloway

★ 5

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Jesse Flores

★ 5

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Jim Gahn

★ 5

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M EH

★ 3

It was average. The tavern burger was dry and light on pulled pork. The fries, cornbread, and Mac & cheese had an odd seasoning/ spice to it like paprika. Minimum suggested gratuity is 18% which seems a bit high for dropping off plates at the table and having self serve water.

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Ron Bowen

★ 4

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Sandy Jensen

★ 5

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Sheryl Magee

★ 5

Delicious

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JC

★ 5

Best bbq I've had in quite some time. Server was wonderful, food was so good the family and I are already planning our next visit to try different menu items. Portions were also better than expected for the price.

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J P

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Tara Johnson

★ 5

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Patricia Rey

★ 2

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Jessica Martinez

★ 5

Delish BBQ!!!

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Deb Krembs

★ 5

Great food and quick service.

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Paul “Gilby” Gilbertson

★ 5

Excellent place to go before and after any Alliant Energy event... we went to Nate Bargatze... he was funny and great to come back here for a last drink of the night

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Chris S

★ 4

Atmosphere was cool. Nice decor and good beer selection. Staff was nice. Brussel sprouts were not hitting. They were pretty bland and did not taste any horse radish. Shrimp app was good. BBQ plate was ok. Good beans and mac n cheese.

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Simone Asque-Favia

★ 5

Food is excellent and nice decor and space. Outdoor seating also for summer time. Went there with a big group (14 people) and they did a great job and we're able to separate the bills individually. Highly recommend for dinner and come hungry, they portion well.

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Cheryl Campbell

★ 3

Food is great. There is no, absolutely no, soundproofing at all by design. Noise can be deafening and one loudmouth can ruin your meal as the sound really travels.

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Janelle Peters

★ 5

great experience!

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J T

★ 5

Best smoked brisket in the world!!!! Top-notch service too.

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Chris Pietri

★ 5

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Adam Dachman

★ 4

Liberty Station is reliable for great service and relatively comfortable surroundings. The location is not exactly scenic, but the convenience of its geography is significant. This is a great meetup place with a huge bar and plenty of restaurant seating. For meat-lovers, the ribs are 4/5, the brisket is 4/5 and the pulled pork BBQ is 4/5. This is subjective, I know, but I've had my share. An ideal choice for reliable service and food at a decent price. You won't leave hungry and you'll have left-overs. Definitely, a good choice for a pre-event or post-event meet-up.

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M P

★ 3

The steak had no flavor but was cooked well, the ribs were just ok. A little overcooked on the outside, but nice and tender inside. The corn bread was a hockey puck. Finally the salad and roasted potatoes were delicious. Nice atmosphere and very good service.

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Jacob Zimmer

★ 5

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Denayer Burns

★ 5

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steven lucht

★ 3

Service was on point, but the food itself left something to be desired.

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Susan Dwyer

★ 5

Oscar took great care to make sure I had a great dining experience. The Reuben sandwich was delicious!

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Heidi Hodel

★ 5

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Jessica Chambers

★ 5

The food was delicious, staff was great. I'm. From out of town and didn't know reservations would be needed. The staff was able to move some tables and get us right in. Atmosphere was great, and the variety food made sure everyone had something to choose from.

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Andrew Carver

★ 3

Nacho fries came out a bit cold and certain items on the menu feel a bit inflated for cost, but the patio is nice and our server was very courteous.

To update my review after the owner commented: we went during happy hour lol

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Jeanne Thomas-Dietsch

★ 5

The salmon was perfectly cooked and piping hot. Our Conundrum red was just right. Delicious. Not a huge fan of the herbed butter with the corn muffin. Oscar our server was pleasant and the right amount of attentive. Very nice experience.

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Jorge Rodriguez

★ 5

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T “Timo2278” R

★ 4

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Brandon Brabender

★ 5

Awesome food! Great patio area and really good service.

Highly recommend!

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Rusty Deshaney

★ 5

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Alli Achterberg

★ 5

We love this place. It is always there and always consistent. They have a full bar, great happy hour, and better staff. We'd like to see the "Chris"p Angel as a summer cocktail feature - our twist on the Italicus Spritz. Get it Sami Style - Tart-er or Alli Style - harder :)

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Diane Waters

★ 4

Nice place. Enjoyed the meal.

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Dick Marten

★ 3

Poor selection of west coast and American IPAs

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Remy DeYoung

★ 2

It felt like they were trying to make each item better with some unique flavors, but it just didn't taste right in my opinion.

Also 4.25 for soda is crazy

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Brian Thomas

★ 3

Nachos were delicious, but the ribs were tough, and dry. The appetizer took quite a long time, but the main was rushed. We set a reservation for the patio, but ended up in the dining room that was so loud we could barely have a conversation. We'll give another chance, but aren't terribly impressed just yet.

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Paul Cutsforth

★ 5

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Isabel Tes

★ 2

Who ever was taking pickup orders tonight tried to charge me 14 for a grilled cheese. I asked if they had just a grilled cheese sandwhich and she was like "yes". Then she read me my total, when I asked why is it so high she said she charged me for the brisket grilled cheese no brisket. If you have no grilled cheese sandwich just say so. Or just tell me before hand that you can only do brisket grilled cheese with no brisket and its still going to be the same price. Mind you she had already sent the order, so she explain that she needed a manager to fix the order. When I apologized for the inconvenience for changing my check she just said ok and hung up on me. Of course when I go to pick it up she tells me there no manager to be found, so I had to sit there waiting to pay for my bill. And then when I got home they forgot my tomato bisque. Talk about a headache.

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Don Dargel

★ 5

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Michael Delaney White

★ 4

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rogette koby

★ 5

I especially love when the garage doors are open to the patio! This is one of my favorite places to dine and enjoy cocktails!

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Timothy Becker

★ 5

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Junyi Yang

★ 5

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Andres Guerra

★ 2

First time coming here and the food was not really yummy, ribs were too dry and PINK( we sent them back ), Mac and cheese too dry. It was not a busy day and drinks took too long

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Adam Oakley

★ 5

Liberty Station hosted the rehearsal/welcome party dinner for my wife and I. What a great experience and the food was out of this world! We will be back!

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Jeff Henson

★ 5

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Madison Waterstradt

★ 5

I hosted my rehearsal dinner at Liberty Station and my fiance and I are both speechless. Everything was amazing!!! The communication with both Misha and Matt was outstanding from the start! They were very prompt when answering our questions and were always willing to help tweak things if we needed. We did a buffet of various barbecue, some sides and then dessert. The food was absolutely phenomenal, everyone that attended our dinner could not stop talking about the food and I was surprised to hear that a lot of my guests had no idea Liberty Station even existed, well they do now! Not only was the food wonderful, but the service and the drinks were top tier. I also want to say that they made us desserts that were not even on the menu and one of them was a brownie and it was probably the best brownie I have ever had. Thank you Liberty Station!!! Please consider hosting an event with them or even stopping in for lunch/dinner, you will not be disappointed! ☺️

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Christopher Haynes

★ 5

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Marissa P

★ 1

The atmosphere and service were amazing! The ambiance, especially outside, was perfect (though we sat inside as it was a tad chilly), it looked cozy and welcoming. Our server was great, very attentive and polite, however didn't know the menu very well. The food was terrible! Absolutely terrible! We had a party of 8, but none of the dishes were complicated. One diner requested raw to medium rare steak came out well cooked to over cooked. Pretty sure they're trying to pull off a sirloin for a ribeye because, even though the amazing staff was apologetic, while the 2nd steak did come out medium rare, it was a very tough cut of meat. Very chewy and not enjoyable. The rainbow trout presentation was terrible. The fish was bland and overcooked but the green beans they come with were amazing however the mashed potatoes, not so much. Two diners had chicken wraps that were very dry. The fish and chips another 2 had said it was not good at all. We did order brussel sprouts and curds to begin with which were absolutely delicious... it all went downhill from there, foodwise. For a meal over $300 after tip I can tell you that at least half our table will never return. So sorry

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Zachary Ciolino

★ 5

I was very pleased with the food and service from here. I got the full rack of ribs and they were massive, but I would 100% recommend the brisket quesadilla.

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Joseph Standish (KOGL CyberSecurity)

★ 5

Great service and awesome food!

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Jannyce Rodriguez

★ 5

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Erin Campo

★ 5

Excellent food. Beautiful setting. ❤️

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Megan McIsaac

★ 5

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Jessica Fess

★ 4

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Christina Hall

★ 5

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dillon jones

★ 5

Top shelf experience as always ive been here many times over the years, and it honestly gets better and better, service is always great! And Morgan Wallen is coming to town and they are having a party show up and show out!

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Faith F

★ 4

This is the second time coming here and the first time I got the chicken wrap and fries and it was delicious. This time I order the fish and chips and the fish was good and well cooked but the fries tasted freezer burnt and I didn’t want to eat the rest. If they served their regular fries with the fish it would’ve been worth it. But overall the atmosphere is cozy and the service was great, just wasn’t expecting frozen fries with my fish.

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Nellie Vallarta-Ast

★ 4

Got pretty noisy with lunch crowd. Once warmer wrather comes to sit outside or at least have garage doors open I might try again.

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Craig

★ 4

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Lu Lewis

★ 5

Great gathering place love the fireplace high top.
The menu had so many options.

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Alicia Adami

★ 4

This restaurant atmosphere is great and our service was top notch. The food all the while was quick and hot we were just not fans of what we ordered. I ordered the wrap and my fiancé got the bbq chicken sandwich both with fries. My wrap was dry as in the chicken was dry and barely and sauce. His food same kinda thoughts chicken was dry but the sauce on this was just okay.

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Quartermyle 567

★ 5

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Patti Lee

★ 3

The food was good, but I watched two tables next to us get the wrong food. Then, they waited way too long for the correct food. Service started out great, then had to ask for a check after we waited way to long, just setting.

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Amber Cox

★ 5

We were honestly a bit surprised - it was really tasty, solid food.
You never know when you're basically in a hotel parking lot next to a convention center!!!
The green pork chili was fantastic- honestly, better than a lot that I've had in Denver (the land of awesome green chilis!). The tortillas with it tasted homemade and authentic, (not like smashed white bread).
The brisket (in a quesadilla) was also quite good.
Dining area is pretty industrial and open. Nice big bar in the center.
Great service.

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Brad and Kelly Rondeau

★ 5

Stopped in here on 4/26 due to close proximity to Alliant Center. We had the prime rib, salmon, and prime rib sandwich. The food was so good, it blew us away. We sat at the bar and the service was awesome. If we were local, we’d come back all the time.

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Sera P.

★ 3

This might be a cultural thing because I’m visiting this state but I wouldn’t call the staff friendly. Socially polite is the best term. Food better than Applebees, and definitely elevated for a chain restaurant. Drinks good. Would I eat here again? Sure but not in a oh let’s go here way. More in if I past it and I was hungry way.

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Tanya-Hafner Grantin

★ 3

Went There After My Granddaughters Gymnastic Tournament. 10 People And Our Service Was Great, I Wish That I Knew Her Name, As Well As The Table Gentleman! Very Clean And Very Organized!

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Andy “Fn” B

★ 5

Really cool spot. Sit at the bar for the best Happy Hour deals. Food was great can't wait to try more of the great selection of options.

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Fic T

★ 3

Nice ambiance. But overpriced. My meal had too much sauce & not enough meat.

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Scott M.

★ 4

Good food and big portions.

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Dylan Nguyen

★ 3

My friends and I stopped in yesterday for some dinner. We were very impressed by the atmosphere/aesthetic of the restaurant. Our server was just perfect and amazing. She was very attentive, kind, and very professional in her role. We ordered two briskets, with cornbread, side salads, mash potato, a chicken meal, Brussels sprouts, and a burger. We were not that impressed with the meal. The briskets, chicken, and mash potato were unfortunately pretty dry. You could also just tell by the look of them once set in front of us. The briskets had flavor, but were just so dry. Placing tons of the delicious bbq sauce in them definitely helped a lot. Maybe things were dried because it was later in the evening and may have been sitting out? Not sure. But that goes the same with the mash potato’s. It looked super dark and old like it’s been sitting out. The salads, cornbread, Brussels sprouts were amazing. We met up with some more friends afterwards, told them where we just dined. They had some comments themselves as well. They all agreed from their previous experiences in the past, that they have encountered the same dry foods, but their service was great. This may be a precision error in terms of food, as it seemed like reviews online says their meals were great. May have to try again at some point, as the food had such great flavor. There’s so much potential here.

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Andrew Kamla

★ 5

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James Andersen

★ 5

We were from out of town staying at Sheraton Hotel (just down the street). This new place was great! Great service & wait staff with a great price. Place is so clean & new! Well Done Liberty Station.

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Scott Golackson

★ 2

Wow... I must have came on the wrong day. The reviews on this place are a 4.3. I'm not sure how they got that.
It started great. I sat at the bar because it was just me. The bartender was very friendly. Gave me a menu. I asked what the top 2 things he would recommend. Ribs & brisket were the answer. I ordered the Sampler platter at $48 because I wanted to try as much as possible. We joked about having to take some home. Lol.
My 1st bite was of the sweet potato fries. They were a 12 outta 10. Absolutely amazing. I was so excited to try the rest. Unfortunately, it all goes downhill from here. I could barley cut the brisket with my knife. My 1st bite I had to spit out because I could not even chew it. So dry, so tough. Disappointment is setting in. Tried the "pulled pork" next.... had to use my knife again to "pull" it apart. No go. Ok... he said the ribs were great. So, I try them. I could actually eat them, but probably 5/10. The beans were good. The bartender never asked me about the food or anything, but the manager was behind the bar getting something and he asked me. I said, do you want me to be honest? Yes was his answer. I said, worst brisket EVER. He was shocked. He did bring me another pc and offered to take some money off my bill. The 2nd plate of brisket definitely was better but probably still only a 5/10. So... I ate what I could. Then I sat there with my plates pushed away from me with my wallet in my hand right in front of the bartender for over 10 minutes while he made drinks back & forth and never once asked about anything or if I was ready to check out. I had to stand up & push a plate in front of another chair in order to get attention. The place was not busy at all. Many, many servers, front door lady walked by me many times & I purposely looked directly at them and I got nothing. Once I finally got the bill, it was FULL PRICE. NO discount. I said something to the bartender about the manager saying a discount. He said he would have to get the manager. After 5 more minutes, the manager came out with a discounted bill. He asked and everything & I gave him my honest opinion. Not good. But..... But.... I did tell him I would give them another chance because I don't want to be that guy. Unfortunately, I only gave a 10% tip that I explained to the manager why and I told him that was to much technically. So... nice looking place. The people were nice. There was a big table of "cowboys" behind me at the big table that was from the horse show. I told the manager, I sure hope they don't order the brisket. I shook his hand, told him I will be back. He told me to specifically ask for him when/ if I come back & he will make sure I'm taking care off. Judge me for what you want, but I eat alot of food like this and I do know the difference in good food.

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Julie Malliet-nowak

★ 5

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Matt Murphy

★ 5

Tasty for sure. Big portions and good food

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Joe Lettau

★ 4

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Nick Hathaway

★ 4

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Timikca R Widener

★ 1

4-4-25 @4:46pm we sat for over 10 minutes and no one came to us. So we left then someone ran out and said that they are having a shift meeting??? Ok so who is watching sections, when nobody is around. So forget about the customer...... funny I will never come back

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Jred Hamilton

★ 5

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becky vanderaa

★ 3

The service sucks they are so slow to get around the bar , I would blame that on the management staff . Stuff rolls from the head down !!!

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Ashley Belgarde

★ 5

It was extremely busy when we showed up. We were quoted an hour wait for a table for 2, but managed to find a spot at the bar right away. We ordered the Tavern BBQ Platter, and our food made it out really fast despite how busy they were! The brisket was a little dry, but everything else was fantastic! This is our second time here, and we'll definitely be back :)

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kris montanez

★ 5

Stop in for a drink and found the atmosphere to be really cool. Loved the classic rock music playing, and the bartender was spot on.

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Rick A

★ 3

I sat at bar as there were only 4 people around bar. It took 4 mins for someone to greet me. The person who greeted me was sitting on same side of bar when I sat down. I ordered food and drink. Drink and food came out relatively quick. Brisket was delicious, Mac and cheese delicious, coleslaw delicious. I was not a fan of the salt and pepper BBQ sauce or the coffee BBQ sauce they offered for brisket. No big deal as brisket was delicious. The service continued to be subpar as both bartenders were sitting on same side of bar as me talking to two people who had alcoholic drinks instead of tending to customers. Then to top it off I left $5 tip on $24 bill and they decided to double their tip themselves to $10. It’s too bad these employees ruin a good food experience and because of that I will not go back.

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Corey Kubichka

★ 4

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Xander

★ 1

Racist hostess. Came in with my family, half Asian half white, waiter told us “oh yeah we can’t accommodate you guys. About 30-45 or even more”, sneering at my aunt. It’s ridiculous. She then proceeded to allow two groups of white people into the restaurant no hesitation, finding tables for them as soon as we stepped out of the restaurant. Terrible experience. Incredibly insulted.

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Maggie Lenertz

★ 2

I hate to say it, but our food was not good. I thought it was just what I ordered, but my group was collectively underwhelmed. My dish was so salty I think I would have been sick if I finished it, and the BBQ we ordered was tough and chewy. It's not crazy expensive, but still much too pricey for what we got. On the positive side, our waitress was so great, and they seem to have a lot of great beers and nice atmosphere. Maybe we just went on an off day, but I don't think we'll go back.

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M B

★ 5

I had the Shrimp po boy. It was delicious. Great service.

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jeremy smitha

★ 4

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Scott Porter

★ 5

Great food and service but the fireplace did not work!

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Stephen J. Marquis

★ 5

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Cora White

★ 4

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Andrew French

★ 5

Great place, delicious barbeque, lots of sides and reasonably priced for good barbecue.

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Daniel Smith

★ 5

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Bruce VanSchyndel

★ 5

The place was totally full for lunch went somewhere else must be good place

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Cody Marenes

★ 4

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Dan Faust - Glory Days

★ 4

It was a busy weekend in Madison, WI. We come here every March for Canoecopia and this is always a busy weekend in Madison.

We had a short wait for a table. There were eight of us. It was loud and a little difficult for this old man to hear any conversation. The waitress did a good job taking our orders and getting everyone what they ordered, despite the challenging situation.

The food was good. Well prepared and nicely presented. Not my favorite fare, but good nonetheless.

Parking was a real challenge. Each time I have been to Liberty Station it had been very busy and the parking lot was completely full. I had to park across the street at an office building. Luckily, it was late on a Friday or Saturday evening and the office building parking lot was pretty empty.

Liberty Station probably deserves 5 stars, but this is not my favorite type of restaurant. I would have much preferred a quieter, less crowded, setting.

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Brad Kuse

★ 1

I've never eaten such mediocre food, while feeling so unwelcome at such a high price.

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Tammy Narveson

★ 5

The food and experience was great. It

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Matt Towns

★ 5

First time here (they've been here almost 35 years but I'm not from Madison). Had the BBQ pork sandwich with a side of slaw and an IPA on tap. Everything was great, the service was good and the atmosphere is perfect. Highly recommend.

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Noah Hakl

★ 5

Great food, went on Monday and there was plenty of seating. Cheese curds were some of the best I've had. Chaos beer was a nice change from the normal. Fish and chips was fantastic as well, fry seasoning was very tasty. Service was top notch, our server stopped by many times to check or get more drinks. Highly recommend stopping in.

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Stephen Schelb

★ 5

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Dany Busque (Inst: Buxx_Road_Trip)

★ 5

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Vladimír Krbůšek

★ 5

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Vault Kreeper

★ 4

Went here with the family on a Saturday for lunch. Brisket was definitely above average, the curds were 💯 and their fries were really good too. Our waiter Miles was very pleasant too. I’ll definitely be back again!

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Carl Rue

★ 4

I met some friends for dinner. We were able to make a reservation which was nice. We got a nice big booth. Our server was very good and attentive. The food was ok - not great but not bad - if that makes sense. I will also say I don’t eat a lot of meat. It was a bit loud in there but it was nice to see people gather. I did like they had large communal tables.

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T-Hop1214

★ 3

Decent food, pulled pork was dry and needed more sauce. Extremely loud and hard to have a conversation. One and done, won’t be back…

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Timothy Wright

★ 4

The food at Liberty Station is usually amazing. I always recommend the brisket, chili, and any of the desserts. Tonight's meal was not up to the normal standards that I have become used to at Liberty Station, the Brisket was very dry (almost like it was yesterday's Brisket warmed up) , and it was a quite disappointing. When I brought it up to the waiter, he dismissed it. The rest of the table enjoyed their meals and everything else looked great. My side of brussel sprouts was amazing. Took some time to get the bill, no adjustments, and no additional follow up on my meal. I had a good laugh, and we left with a full to go box. Liberty Station is normally a fantastic place to have dinner with amazing staff, but tonight was a miss.

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GW

★ 5

I like the decor, natural materials, spacious and comfortable seating.
Service was prompt and friendly, though I was there early afternoon during non-peak hours.

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Gary Damp

★ 4

Great food. Brisket was a little dry, but I could have eaten a pound of the beans. Others at our table had the fish & chips, and the smoked chicken wrap. Both were excellent. If we're ever in town again, we would absolutely come back for a repeat visit.

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Maxwell Wilson

★ 5

Staff was greatfro. The door to the bar to the waitstaff! Top notch,food was excellent and quick!! Definitely will return!

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C Smiley

★ 1

An absolute disaster of a meal, overcooked, overstated and burnt. They should have been embarrassed ti even plate thus mess. The atmosphere is barren and loud and waaaay overpriced. Do yourself a favor and just go to Culvers

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Kristi Scoville

★ 5

They host the Special Olympics Polar Plunge every year! Great food, staff and environment. Fellow visitors are also very friendly!

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Adrian Montilva

★ 5

Great food and good customer service

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Sheri Olson

★ 5

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Jim Larson

★ 5

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Josh Caldwell

★ 4

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Scott hook

★ 5

Great wood smoke restaurant, convenient meeting place and a relaxed atmosphere

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Patty Wingard

★ 5

My husband had the steak, and it was perfectly cooked. I had the pork and bucatini and the broth I could drink with a straw! I had the cosmopolitan, and my husband had the old fashion. Both perfectly made! It is one of our favorite places to eat when we are in town!

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Michael Caban

★ 4

Surprisingly good food, decent price point.

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K L

★ 4

If you like smoked food, this place is for you!

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Jake Johnston

★ 5

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L S

★ 5

WOW! The brisket is amazing. We ordered the pound, and split it between 2 people. Still had leftovers. It comes with 2 sides of your choice. Add a couple of beers from their wide selection, and we were happy. I'm definitely going back to try more options.

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Jonathan Brown

★ 4

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Joseph Alcorta

★ 4

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Adam Albrecht

★ 5

Great food and service. We had a larger group but still were seated quickly. Our family will be back next time we are in the area.

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Phillip Cowand

★ 5

Loved the brisket loaded fries.

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Tera Rahn

★ 5

Everything was perfect! The best ½ chicken ever!! And my hubby NEVER eats leftovers and you better he finished his brisket tacos!

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Americo Chuck Blanco II

★ 4

Great place for happy hour food and drinks. Very cozy as well.

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Michelle Wareham

★ 5

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Greg Silverstein

★ 3

This place is good, but not memorable. I've been there twice, and the people that were in my party during my most recent visit on 12/30/2024 have been there around eight times. The food is just good, the cocktails are just good, the ambiance is just good. Good good good. Nothing to complain about, and nothing to draw me back there. If someone suggests going there, I'll respond "okay, they're good." Or I might respond "Good, they're okay." And if they in turn reply " Would you like to go someplace else?" I'll say "Sounds good, do you have any suggestions?"

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Blair Elizabeth

★ 4

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Dillan Schneider

★ 5

Amazing food with equally amazing staff! We had a holiday party here, and all I can say is that I was blown away. The food was excellent and the staff was very quick to keep the food well stocked! The staff and owner was incredibly accommodating and helped us have a wonderful night!

Will definitely be returning!

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Elizabeth

★ 5

Not from the area but decided to give this place a try and wow the brisket barbeque did not disappoint. It was so tender and tasty. My husband was very happy that I upgraded my half order to a whole and brought some home! The cornbread tasted good despite it's flat and dark appearance. Could have been a little larger. The fries' breading was good and they serve a large serving of them in a tin cup. Not crispy fries. I needed a little acidity to balance things out so I was happy when my daughter shared her pickle slices from her Liberty burger with me. It was just the thing to go with the brisket. I ordered chocolate mousse for dessert. Definitely chocolatey and delicious but it's a more solid mousse than I was expecting. Loved the blackberries with it.
Our server Jordan was the best waiter I've had in a while at many a restaurant. Not a long wait and when we needed something it was easy to get his attention.
The restaurant itself was very open with not much space between tables and therefore a bit on the noisy side. Not a place for quiet conversations.
Overall we enjoyed our lunch and would visit again.

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Brendan S

★ 5

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Drake

★ 2

Counted 6 tables that could seat two, ready for patrons but apparently it's a 45 minute wait. Could've reserved a table for two through Google with only a 10 minute wait. Ridiculous.

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Traci Maass

★ 5

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Hanna Coldiron

★ 1

We had picked up food two days in a row, and it was INCREDIBLE. Then we dined in Sunday night and the service/server was so rude, and we could tell he did not want us there. We had a reservation at 8:30pm we got there early and ordered, then our friends showed up at 8:45 and ordered drinks and our server told us the kitchen closed in 10 minutes and never came back to take their order. Our food was cold and under seasoned. Just really disappointed. Our server was not kind, and just seemed to want us to leave.

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Michael McQueen

★ 2

Positives. Easy to find. Easy to reserve spot online. Place looked nice and was clean. Smoked wings were good.

That’s unfortunately where it ends. I got a bbq sampler platter and the wife got brisket. My sampler comes with brisket, bbq pork shoulder and ribs. The pork is flavorless. No smoke flavor, no seasoning. The brisket is dry and overcooked. The fatty part and bbq sauce helped some. The ribs were mushy like they had been boiled. The “honey butter cornbread” was a muffin. It was cold. Butter had some sort of herb in it and it was very ok. The mac and cheese left a lot to be desired. Had about 5 bites. The wife enjoyed her sweet potato fries. I was originally going to give it three stars to not be too harsh. But unfortunately the wife and I have both been tore UP. Both of us having stomach pain and discomfort. Absurd amounts of gas. By the end of our date the smell of her leftover brisket made her gag and we threw it out. Unfortunately it was not a good experience and with tip for two people it was $140. We got six wings for an appetizer. It was $17. I ordered two tap beers and she got Diet Coke.

I don’t do a lot of these but we had a special night and we are from out of town and we researched places and were really intrigued and excited. If we lived closer and heard some things have changed we would give it another shot. But with so many other options I would pass on this one except for drinks and appetizers.

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Karrie Ann

★ 5

Very cool pub with great food and clean atmosphere.

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Truie Brobston

★ 5

Never a bad meal here

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Shanita Lawrence

★ 5

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Barbara Gulten

★ 4

Go for the brisket, stay for the cocktails!
A very nice option in this part of town and conveniently right off the beltline. Portions are very generous so order carefully or go hungry. Nice professional service.

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Clinton Dullin

★ 4

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Sarah Clark

★ 3

Food was good, company was awesome and service was great!

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Zach Brandon

★ 5

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Matt

★ 4

Got the mixed bbq plate with mac and cheese and cheese curds.

Ribs were excellent. Some of the best I've had in Madison. Maybe a bit oversauced. Would prefer it to come out w/o sauce. 5/5

Pulled pork was very good. 4.5/5

Brisket was dry as a boot. Good flavor but way overcooked. 2/5

Mac and cheese was good but dry. 3.5/5

Cheese curds were very good 4.5/5

Portion size was large. Enough for 3-4.

I'd come back but definitely avoid the brisket.

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Isaac

★ 5

Great food & atmosphere ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Travis Robbins

★ 5

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Jeremy Johnston

★ 5

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Jess Sims

★ 3

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Josh Sauter

★ 5

Amazing experience. Affordable BBQ, good beer, short wait on a Saturday night. Highly recommend.

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Teri Litorco

★ 3

The brisket sandwich was dry. The tomato bisque soup was...forkable?
Food, obviously was disappointing but the poor server was doing their best.

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