No, no, this isn’t a contest to see which restaurants have made our diners the most angry. This is Madison’s premier online dining award event, recognizing the accomplishments and popularity of Madison-area restaurants in multiple categories including Best Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, Best Cheap Eats, and more!
Madison Dining Online winds down the year by presenting the winers of the 2008 Mad Diner Awards!
The Mad Diner Award for Favorite Overall Restaurant goes to the same winner two years running. The second and third place restaurants were not in the finals last year, but have consistently made appearances in multiple categories, two years straight!
While the title of this award may be awkward, the “Mad Diner Award for Best Ethnic Cuisine – Other” covered a lot of ground.
We have to admit, there aren’t all that many Sushi restaurants in Madison. Having said that, there are some very good Sushi testaurants in Madison!
Madison is full of Asian restaurant, and this category always sees active participation as we gather the votes for the Mad Diner Award.
The 2008 Mad Diner Awards for the Best Middle Eastern Restaurant goes to…
The top vote-getters for the Mad Diner Best Hispanic Restaurants of 2008 are…
While Madison is not a hotbed of Italian cuisine, there are some terrific Italian restaurants in the area. Some have been here for years, others are new and are making their own name for themselves.
What would Madison be without the infamous fish fry? Everyone has a favorite fish fry, and everyone hotly debates the best place to go
If there is one thing that Madison does well, it is steaks. From the long-standing traditional supper clubs and steak houses, to the modern day over the top big city steak, Madison has it covered.
The midwest is not known for the seafood it serves. Madison offers a number of restaurants that contradict that fact.
Every other year we’ve omitted it. But this year we’ve given in. You win. You know what you like, and you like Babcock Hall Ice Cream.
Madison has a lot of good burgers. Every bar worth its salt has a signature patty. Restaurants in Madison have been built around their burgers.
This year’s Mad Diner Award for Best Pizza turned out to be a landslide. The winner of this category also won the award for Best Take Out/Delivery.
When Mad Diners just don’t feel like going out, they turn to their favorite places that provide take out and delivery service.
Is there anything more satisfying than a nice basket full of bar food?
Many (including us) lament that the art of restaurant service is a lost one. However, there are some Madison area restaurants that shine.
With all of the lakefront to be found in Madison, you’d think that there would be a lot more lake front dining available. There isn’t, really, but the restaurants that do have lakefront dining really stand out!
While the winter seems to last forever in Madison, the warm weather months fly by. Nothing beats finding a good restaurant with outdoor seating, a great menu, and a view or a crowd to watch.
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