We were a little nervous about selecting The Statehouse based on earlier reviews. However, we decided to chance it, and we were not disappointed.
We started with drinks on the terrace overlooking Lake Mendota. The view is spectacular. Bar service is a tad slow because they only had one server, and where the bar is located inside is a bit of a hike.
Dinner inside was quite good. No problem with service; our server was quite attentive. For appetizers we had several. The shrimp cocktail was my personal favorite: huge shrimp, fresh and perfectly chilled. Other favorites included the crab soup and Portuguese soup. However, I thought the calamari was undercooked. Salads are good, very fresh. I think the iceberg wedge was my favorite. It could easily be shared.
The entrees were all great: filet mignon and strip steak were perfectly cooked as well as the walleye and hake.
All in all, it was a very nice evening. The place is beautiful, and I would definitely return.