Julep is very successful in capturing the spirit of Southern comfort food and hospitality. The space is beautiful and looks out into a courtyard that makes you feel like you've left Madison behind and entered a much slower pace of life.
I've gone three times so far and had the risotto and mac and cheese the first time and the black eyed pea salad and corn bread the other two times. All delicious, but that black eyed pea salad was to die for! It may not be the obvious mouth-watering choice, but the flavors are so good together. If you are looking for something meatier, my boyfriend is a sucker for the fried chicken--he raved about it! Definitely give this place a try.
Like others have said, it shares a hallway with Barolo and A-OK, which are both great places to get a before or after drink!