I've had some really good meals here in Montreal, but not at Madison's. It was a long day in the office, so really wasn't in the mood for a steak and I love red meat. Tired, away from home I guess I just wanted something comforting and not too heavy since it was already after 8 pm.
I ordered a NYC baked potato - sour cream, garlic, bacon and avocado (still can't figure out what those toppings have to do with New York City) and a side salad with a ginger lime dressing. My co worker had a club sandwich and some spinach dip with chips. The food arrived in short order - not even 1/2 the tables were seated so it should have come out of the kitchen fast.
The potato had been in hot hold for a bit too long as the inside had begun to turn color a little. The taste was ok, and the toppings were sparingly adorned on top of the slightly split open potato. The salad was dressed, dressing was nice, but it was just romaine, a few scattered julienned carrots and a couple pieces of purple cabbage. Nothing special, just meh.
Here is the shining star of this restaurant...our waiter! He was attentive, oh so happy to have us in his section, not offended that we were not ordering the 16 oz T-bone and said "let me just read the specials off to you in case you change your mind." Hello....he was nothing short of stellar!
There are several Madison's around Montreal...so I don't know if this particular location was having an off night, or the quality of the food just sucks overall.