Best places: Wine bars in Maple Bluff, United States

Hip bistro with creative French fare & a lively bar in a former warehouse with Lake Monona views.

Pizza & pasta dishes presented in a modern setting, plus a vegan menu & a robust wine list.

Stylish, contemporary eatery with a long counter serving creative riffs on American classics.

Sleek spot with floor-to-ceiling windows & dramatic Capitol views for tapas, craft cocktails & wine.

Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas & classic Italian mains served in a warm trattoria with a patio.

👍👍 I was tempted to write that this was the “best vegan food” we’ve had, but I think that would do it a disservice. It really was some of the “best food” we’ve had, vegan or not. We had the garden salad (see photo), the yuba salad (see photo), the lobster mushroom pasta dish, and the warm oat cookie wi...

👍👍 The music here is simply incredible! Excellent band! Unfortunately the acoustics were not good, and the cocktails might just have been the worst I’ve ever had in Madison. I’d come again, but I’ll stick to beer next time 🍺 Edit: I came back a year later and the cocktails were much improved 😀 and t...

A fancy steakhouse with an old-school vibe serving classy cuts & sides paired with fine wines.

Industrial-chic gastropub & liquor store serving farm-to-table New American fare & craft cocktails.

👍👍 This is a great late-night dinner and tea spot with a cute little patio. They have a vegan option in each category: buns, shumai, and dumplings, as well as a couple other appetizers. I really liked the food! I also appreciate that there wasn't a surcharge to the vegan dishes, it was a very reasonabl...

Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.

😐 Pretty good coffee, nice atmosphere, love the affordable wine selection (i've found a couple gems <$20 there). Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the tables is a major turn off at this barriques specifically. I've been coming here for several years now since its the closest to my house and my mug and...