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| - We first heard of The Madison Club when we were on a tour of buildings in downtown Madison. While touring the Madison Club we were able to see the amazing view of Lake Monona from the dining room known as Churchill's Restaurant. We also visited the courtyard and lounge known as The Tap Room where we were able to peek at their menu. We learned that the Madison Club was members-only, but I was determined we would eat there. I got home and looked it up on-line expecting to sign-up for membership. Sticker shock over the price! I was not going to become a member and I was not going to be able to have dinner there.
Fast forward a few months and we are attending a charity auction. One of the items was a gift certificate for The Madison Club. I bid on it, won it, and we were on our way.
We finally got around to using it this summer on a Monday evening. I called and made reservations. The atmosphere is old school elegance. Very formal and reserved. There were only two tables with patrons. We were sat at the window overlooking the lake. Perfect!
Our uniformed waiter arrived and asked what he could do for us. He was polite and formal. We asked for a drink menu which he promptly brought. We ordered drinks and when they arrived they were sensational. The were also quite reasonable considering the prices on the rest of the dinner menu. There was a little awkwardness and we wondered if he would be bringing us food menus but he walked us through it and let us know when we were ready for them he would bring them. I definitely was feeling under sophisticated and mildly out-of-place.
After we ordered they brought us an amuse-bouche. It was amazing and probably my favorite part of the evening. One spoonful and packed w/flavors. Peach, bacon, herbs, it was the perfect bite. My Caesar salad had Parmesan crisps and real anchovies. Our entrees which were fish and pork-loin were amazing dishes. Drizzles of delectable sauce, perfectly cooked proteins. Appealing to both the tongue and the eye. None of the portions were huge and the prices were high, but we left feeling full and satisfied.
I'm thrilled I had the opportunity to try the Madison Club. The view, the service, and the food all lived up to my expectations. The price alone would make the the Madison Club a special event for me, but the membership requirement makes me feel lucky I was able to try it at all.
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