Stopped in for dinner after strolling around the lake Mendota. Located on the 7tg floor (roof top) of The Graduate hotel. Nice rooftop view of Madison. Not stellar, just a different view. We sat outside for dinner. Outdoor furniture was weathered. Mural on the wall looks incomplete. Overall vibe is so so.
Food was OK. We asked for recommendations and selected the duck dumpling, PEI mussels, crispy chicken and scallops. We added the portage salad.
Duck dumpling was ok. It was shredded duck meat wrapped in wanton skin and deep fried. I would skip this the next time.
Mussels were good, especially the curry sauce.
Crispy chicken cones with lots of greens piled on top. Basically just breaded chicken breast and greens. Very unremarkable.
Scallops were the best dish. Skip the portage salad next time if you are getting the crispy chicken. The salad is also just OK.
Had their white sangria made with seasonal fruits and white wine + triple sec. It was too bitter and there is no fruitiness to the sangria. Basically white wine with cut fruits. I had to ask for additional basic syrup to improve it.
Probably won't be returning here for a while.