It's so good - we've agreed to write this review together.
Authentic truly good food, something to be said for just taking awesome ingredients and not making them so over the top, good, knowledgeable service, and a menu that doesn't confuse - and even offers sides for sandwiches! Takes the best of foodie Madison and makes it accessible.
Cocktails were generous, wines well selected. Smart and kind all the way around.
The best salmon I've had in Madison - getting it truly medium rare made me nervous so I asked - is this OK or too rare - the smart server explained because it's sashimi grade having a cool center is safe. Having the OK that it was safe I could enjoy it. And made us all the more committed to coming back - he addressed a concern, we knew why it was delicious, and we felt OK asking questions.
Because every good review needs to be balanced - the chip appetizer was uneven and has so many competitors in area who do it so well - choose another starter.
Cheers to The SPOT - try it.