One of my favorite restaurants in Madison. Great food, great drinks, great fun!
One great thing about the Old Fashioned is it's location. It's on the Capitol Square so it doesn't draw too many college kids. Another great thing are drink specials. Every month, they feature a different beer for glass or pitcher which are often pretty cheap. The bar has most Wisconsin beers on tap or bottle, too. The bloody mary's are spectacular, especially if you get it with the peppered infused vodka.
The food is great. Cheese curds are an obvious must. I usually end up getting the build-your-own burger with extra pickles (FANTASTIC pickles) and fries. Fries are also amazing. I've also tried the mac n cheese (it was good, but I wouldn't get it again) and the grilled cheese sandwich (pretty good). The chili is good, but because it's Green Bay chili it's more meaty than bean-y and has noodles in it. The breakfast is also delicious. I've had one of the scramblers and the waffles and both were spectacular.
The Old Fashioned is a great place to bring in out-of-towners for a great Wisconsin experience or a great place to just enjoy great food.