We read about Julep recently and my husband was looking for some good fried chicken so we went on the early side on Saturday night and sat at the bar. The decor was simple and warm. It looks like they are going to have a really nice patio in the summer! We started with pimiento cheese and oysters and both were very good. For entrees we had the fried chicken thighs which were very good (he said a bit on the crispy side) and I had a special of chicken and dumplings which was fantastic. The rue had a lemony dill flavor that complimented the chicken, celery, and carrots so well. It was a simple dish with excellent nuances. The texture and size of the dumplings were perfect. And all for $15. For dessert, we had the sweet potato pie with a hint of cayenne and it was outstanding- the crust was delicious.
We didn't have any drinks but hope to sample a few next time as we'll definitely be back. This is one of the better dining experiences we've had since moving to Madison. Great job, Julep!