Bear & Bottle

601 N Sherman Ave, Madison - 53704
210 reviews
American Pubs Tacos
(608) 630-8800

So good! I had the Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos (lots of lime and a perfectly seasoned sauce). He had the Slammin' Salmon Cobb Salad (with seared and blackened salmon, huge pieces of crunchy bacon, etc). Really yummy! Roller doors to bring the outside in. Casual but classy atmosphere. Better than what you expect for pub food. Nice representation of craft brews. Server was attentive, knowledgeable, sweet. We'll be back.

Usually when I go out to eat I am prepared to be somewhat disappointed. Primarily because my wife is such a fantastic cook. We have not had a lot of luck finding restaurants that make us happy but when we stopped at the beer and bottle, we were blown away by the quality of the food and service. Highly recommend!

Bear & Bottle is more than just the average neighborhood bar. The bar caught my eye with the large patio, open garage doors and a west coast look and feel. The space sounds a bit "canny" due to the wood and steel interior but conversations are muffled by the many screens broadcasting sports. Had the opportunity to down a few pints and the recommended appetizers from our server was a hit. Nachos are tasty without the fuss, large portion with enough chips to share, same with their farm fresh salads. The kitchen knows how to fire the meats and fish. Local Craft brews from the surrounding area makes the stop worthwhile. There's something familiar with the menu and kids will certainly enjoy their burgers and tacos. Bear & Bottle missed a five star due to the limited staff, which on a weekend contributed to longer service times on the patio. We're not discouraged and will definitely be back for some of the west coast IPAs.

I ordered the "BIG Sandwich", and my picture doesn't quite do it justice because there's a whole strip steak hidden between the bread. Every part of the sandwich was delicious and the sweet potato fries were nice and crispy (but could have used a little more salt). The beer menu here is high quality with a wide selection. Overall, my meal was upscale steak & potatos & beer for a decent price and I recommend eating here or hanging out at the bar.

Great place to get a bite to eat and have a drink. Wonderful beer selection. Place was clean staff was friendly. Would definitely be back.

Deliciously unpretentious food that presents as pretentious. The tuna poke bowl, pictured, and the PRIDE slushie, also pictured, were superb, the service was attentive, and the entire place was full of rainbow happiness for pride month.

I went there for lunch, but on Saturday & Sunday 10a-2p they serve brunch. It has a good variety of dishes and drinks. I had pigs in a blanket with eggs and hashbrowns. It was good and I go back. Bear & Bottle has a great atmosphere and friendly service. Great neighborhood place.

Great brunch even though we showed up for lunch. Loved the atmosphere and service. Busy spot for brunch but easily seated and served quickly. Lots of great options and variety.

Fridays are way much more than fish fries.Pescatarian options are abundant, unique, and delicious on Fridays. The regular menu is also incredibly versatile that caters to many different tastes. Very consistent kitchen.Staff here is always super friendly and the place has a really nice vibe.Try the deviled eggs to start off, and make sure you save room for dessert on the weekends.

A fabulous evening at this gem of a neighborhood spot. The baked haddock with potato latkes was outstanding and the tacos (this time volcano shrimp) never disappoint. Staff are awesome and friendly.