Upscale Wisconsin tavern a contradiction in terms? Enjoy your favorites in a civilized throwback. Wurst plates, mac 'n cheese and classic burgers, plus -- obviously -- a Friday fish fry with choice of cod, perch or walleye, with perch the favorite. Serves breakfasts. $5-$28.
Old Fashioned, The
23 N. Pinckney St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
23 N. Pinckney St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
7:30 am-2 am Mon.-Fri., 9 am-2 am Sat., 9 am-10 pm Sun; late-night menu until midnight Mon.-Sat.
Moderate
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Peter O'Toole
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