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Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison, Madison, WI

Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

4.7
4.7
1672 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
A locally owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks and more. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Otto's is also open the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Spring and Summer when live music is being performed. Main level dining area is wheelchair accessible. Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only, bar and deck table reservations should be made via telephone. Reservations are recommended for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or more. In the event your party is unable to attend, please contact us by phone to cancel your reservation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Continental, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 274-4044
  • Website
    http://www.ottosrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Otto's accommodates semi-private and private parties of up to 30 guests in the top-floor dining room (accessible by stairs only). Customized menus are offered and our staff will work with you to fulfill special requests specific to your event.
  • Location
    6405 Mineral point Road, Madison, WI 53705
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Cross street
    Yellowstone Drive
  • Parking details
    Ample on-site parking directly in front of and to the side of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the west side (back) of the restaurant along with ample parking.
  • Public transit
    Madison Metro Bus Route 67, Mineral Point Rd. and Yellowstone Dr. stop.
  • Entertainment
    From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Otto's features live jazz performances Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30, on our canopy-covered deck. Deck reservations can be made only by calling the restaurant directly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Starters

  • Bruschetta$11.00

    sourdough, feta, tomatoes, kalamata olives, & basil

    • New Zealand Mussels$15.00

      herbed garlic & white-wine cream

      • Mediterranean Platter$18.00

        a trio of spreads--whipped feta, hummus, eggplant salad, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato & grilled pita

        • Broiled Mushroom Caps$11.00

          stuffed with spinach, feta, parmesan, mozzarella & herb bread crumbs

          • Grilled Shrimp$13.00

            wrapped in prosciutto & basil

            • Otto's Sampler$20.00

              combination of broiled mushroom caps, grilled prosciutto-wrapped shrimp & bruschetta

              • Köfte$17.00

                grilled lamb & veal skewers, red onion relish, cous cous salad, yogurt mint sauce, grilled pita

                • Crispy Almond-Crusted Calamari$14.00

                  caper aioli, horseradish marinara

                  • Moroccan Crab Cakes$14.00

                    snow crab, almonds, hazelnuts, curry, sweet peppers, tomato-ginger jam & caper aioli

                    • Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

                      poached shrimp, Otto's house-made sauce

                      Entree Salads

                      All entrees include choice of Mixed Baby Greens with Basil Vinaigrette, Caesar Salad, or Roasted Tomato Bisque. Grilled Shrimp $23, Grilled Lamb Chops $29, Grilled Petite Filet $32

                      • Crispy Duck Confit Salad$24.00

                        fresh berries, apples, shaved fennel, baby arugula, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, pomegranate vinaigrette

                        • Coriander-Crusted Salmon Salad$27.00

                          fresh strawberries, spinach, gorgonzola cheese, spiced walnuts, roasted shallot- gorgonzola vinaigrette

                          • Seared Scallop Salad$30.00

                            asparagus, mixed baby greens, smoked bacon, hardboiled minced egg, mustard vinaigrette

                            • Greek Chicken Salad$24.00

                              romaine lettuce, feta cheese, pine nuts, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncini, oregano vinaigrette

                              House Specialties

                              • Grilled Norwegian Salmon in Grape Leaves$40.00

                                toasted pine nuts, lemoncurrant vinaigrette, roasted red potatoes, sautéed spinach & fennel

                                • Roasted Chilean Sea Bass$48.00

                                  marinated artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, capers, red onion relish, garlic-mashed potatoes, citrus beurre blanc

                                  • Mediterranean Grill$43.00

                                    lamb chops*, marinated chicken, köfte, wheat pilaf, cous cous salad, red onion relish, yogurt mint sauce, pomegranate reduction

                                    • Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops*$47.00

                                      roasted red potatoes, sautéed French green beans, almond-mint pesto

                                      Entrees

                                      All entrees include choice of Mixed Baby Greens with Basil Vinaigrette, Caesar Salad, or Roasted Tomato Bisque

                                      • Seared Scallops$45.00

                                        squash risotto, baby arugula, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, goat cheese, saffron-citrus beurre blanc

                                        • Seafood Trio$41.00

                                          shrimp, scallops, salmon, roasted fennel, marinated artichokes, red potatoes, red peppers & basil pesto

                                          • Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breast$34.00

                                            sun dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, porcini mushroom demi glace, grilled asparagus, garlic-mashed potatoes

                                            • Maple Leaf Farms Duck$37.00

                                              breast, confit leg & thigh, sautéed French green beans, garlic-mashed potatoes, Door County cherry demi glace

                                              • Spinach Artichoke Pasta$25.00

                                                penne, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, marinated artichokes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, light lemon cream

                                                • Add Grilled Chicken$30.00
                                                • Add Shrimp$32.00

                                              Certified Angus Beef® Steaks*

                                              Grilled to order & served with garlic-mashed potatoes

                                              • 8 oz. Filet Mignon$58.00

                                                • 12 oz. Prime Cut Ribeye$61.00

                                                  • 4 oz. Petite Filet Mignon$44.00

                                                    Extras

                                                    • Grilled Asparagus$6.00

                                                      • Sautéed Mushrooms$4.00

                                                        • Sauteed Spinach$4.00

                                                          • Sauteed French Green Beans$5.00

                                                            • French Fries$5.00

                                                              • Grilled Shrimp

                                                                • each$6.00

                                                              • Seared Scallop

                                                                • each$10.00

                                                              • Bread Service$3.00

                                                                Last updated: January 18, 2025

                                                                What 1,672 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.7
                                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                                • 4.4Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Madison

                                                                  Neighborhood gem

                                                                • Madison

                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Otto's Restaurant and Bar in Madison offers a charming, cozy atmosphere with "outstanding" dishes like crab cakes and filet mignon. Known for "excellent service" and "great cocktails," it's a favorite for special occasions. While some find stairs challenging, the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience with "scrumptious" options and thoughtful service.

                                                                1,672 Reviews

                                                                1. Jon

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We love Otto! We had all are favorites, Mediterranean platter, lamb chops, basil salad and Napoleon desert. We Miss having lunches there!

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                                                                2. Chris

                                                                  New York City

                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  We had a very nice dinner with two friends and enjoyed our choices. The serving area is rather small and was packed, and the noise level made it somewhat difficult to converse. In addition, the service was very slow (perhaps due to the restaurant's being short staffed). All in all, we liked our meal.

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                                                                3. Chelsea

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  This was our first time experiencing Otto’s and it was a wonderful experience. The crab cakes, sea bass and braised short rib were outstanding. Our server, Brian was top notch and we enjoyed the cozy feel that Otto’s offers. We’ll absolutely be back!

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                                                                4. Peter

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Otto’s is our go-to for special occasions. The building is charming and staff wonderful. Over time we’ve worked our way around the menu and have yet to get a bad meal. The filet with garlic mashed is still a favorite. Great cocktails and desserts too.

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                                                                5. Aimee

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Reservations were hard to come by for Valentine’s Day. We sat at a high top in the bar which was surprisingly nice (usually bar tops are small and the area so noisy) and had large amount of space. The bar was quieter (only a few tables occupied) than the upstairs dining until the occasional noisy group would come down for an after dinner drink. We waited initially for some time for a server to greet us and provide a drink menu but then the service was prompt and very nice. The food was delicious. Very pricey. We look forward to coming back on a regular menu night or during the summer for a patio experience. The drinks were strong, we prefer taste over burn but I know others don’t. So take that feedback as you will. We will definitely be back.

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                                                                6. Pam

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Food and service was great. I can always get a delicious dinner there

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                                                                7. John

                                                                  Unspecified

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Classy restaurant where the food is worth the extra cost. Drinks were excellent as well

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                                                                8. Jon

                                                                  Hawaii

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent service and outstanding food...will be back again soon!

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                                                                9. Cory

                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on January 26, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We arrived early enough to stop at the bar and order a bottle of wine to share, and were able to take it to the table for dinner. Reservations for dinner at 6:15, seated as such, in the upper level in a corner. It appeared that the hostess/maitre'd forgot to tell the server about us being in her area, so besides a busser that gave us water upon sitting down, no one checked on us for over 30 minutes. The staff realized the error on their own without input from us, and server (who was clearly not at fault in the least) not only offered us a free app of our choice to make up for it, but the bartender came all the way upstairs and provided us a $25 gift card to use upon our next visit near the end of the meal. They went above and beyond to make it right, again with no complaints from either of us at any point. Food was fantastic, had a hard time choosing just one entree.

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                                                                10. Debbie

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Chicago

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on January 10, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Everyone loved their meal. We highly recommend the crème brûlée

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 274-4044.

                                                                Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison is rated 4.7 stars by 1672 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                Booked 12 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

                                                                6405 Mineral point Road, Madison, WI 53705

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross street
                                                                  Yellowstone Drive
                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                  Madison
                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                  Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Mediterranean, Continental, Seafood
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Ample on-site parking directly in front of and to the side of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the west side (back) of the restaurant along with ample parking.
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  Madison Metro Bus Route 67, Mineral Point Rd. and Yellowstone Dr. stop.
                                                                • Payment options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Entertainment
                                                                  From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Otto's features live jazz performances Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30, on our canopy-covered deck. Deck reservations can be made only by calling the restaurant directly.
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://www.ottosrestaurant.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (608) 274-4044
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  Otto's accommodates semi-private and private parties of up to 30 guests in the top-floor dining room (accessible by stairs only). Customized menus are offered and our staff will work with you to fulfill special requests specific to your event.

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