Driving through Madison and stopped here to eat after reading reviews and looking for a place on the river. Location is not on the river, but it does have a view depending on where you are seated. There are two separate seating sections. One with raised seating section with view of river, one with side view but obscured by bridge. Latter section had a great fireplace with mantle setting a nice atmosphere. It was on at the time of our visit.
Based on Yelp reviews, I ordered fried shrimp. Coating was light and tasty. My husband had the Friday special of shrimp fettuccine. It was creamy with large pieces of shrimp and well worth a try. Both came with one side and salad bar.
Salad bar was small, but well stocked with unique twists on bar fare. Wish I'd taken more of the mashed potato salad which was excellent as was the BQ? three bean salad.
Decor is dated, but so is the historical building. Would suggest, however, doing something to hide the very visible wait service area as it was very cluttered and unsightly.
Will be back.