Palette Bar and Grill

4.7 (528)

$30 and under

American

901 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

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2 people

9 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Good for special occasions

Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu and seasonally rotating cocktail selections with an emphasis on seasonal colors and flavors. With a patio on East Washington directly across from Breese Field we provide a lively pregame destination.

Located in the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse sharing the space with Hotel Indigo. We kept our buildings architectural features intact while updating the space with contemporary design elements and nostalgic touches. We wanted to keep the space faithful to its roots; filled with hues of colors and textures reminiscing of times when the East Washington corridor was a booming industrial area in the city.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(608) 455-8520
Website
http://www.palettegrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
901 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Area
Madison
Cross Street
S Paterson Street
Parking details
Free self-parking in hotel lot.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happenings Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:15 - 18:00,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
From 4-6 each weekday we will be offering $2 off our original color cocktails and glasses of wine. Join us in the bar or weather permitting have a drink or two on the patio!

Popular dishes

Classic Breakfast*US$14.00
two eggs your way, crispy bacon or sausage, hashbrowns or breakfast potatoes, white or wheat toast
Breakfast SandwichUS$10.00
english muffin, cheddar, scrambled eggs, smoked ham, crispy bacon or sausage
French ToastUS$12.00
wild berries, wisconsin maple, whipped cream
Montecristo SandwichUS$12.00
savory toast, mozzarella, cheddar, smoked ham
Breakfast BurritoUS$13.00
flour tortilla, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar, pico de gallo, crispy hashbrowns, salsa verde
Avocado ToastsUS$12.00
la brea country white, fresh smashed avocados, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, banana peppers, sesame seeds, cilantro, evoo
Açaí Bowl ParfaitUS$14.00
açaÍ purée, fresh berries, granola, toasted pecans, coconut flakes, banana, maple

Sides

Smoked HamUS$5.00
Crispy BaconUS$6.50
Sausage PattiesUS$5.00
1 Egg Your WayUS$3.00
White or Wheat ToastUS$2.00
Breakfast PotatoesUS$3.50
HashbrownsUS$3.50
Fruit CupUS$4.50

Beverages

Juices

OrangeUS$4.00
AppleUS$4.00
CranberryUS$4.00

Coffee & Tea

we proudly serve local true coffee roasters coffee & espresso

Complimentary Coffee Tazo TeaUS$3.50
EspressoUS$3.00
CappuccinoUS$5.00

What 528 people are saying

Palette Bar and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Innovative
Wisconsin
Lively
Madison
Child-friendly
Madison
Innovative
Madison
Neighbourhood gem
Madison
Romantic
Madison
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Palette Bar and Grill shines with its "impressive service" and "delicious food." The General Manager's "commitment to excellence" and a talented team enhance the dining experience. Diners praise the "perfectly prepared" Fish Tacos, Grilled Salmon, and Tiramisu. The "creative cocktails" and inviting decor make it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

528 Reviews

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Veronica M VIP
Wisconsin353 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined with our grandson, who attends UW. Maeve, the Server, is exceptionally friendly, helpful, and attentive. She makes dining at Palette a pleasure. Our grandson enjoyed the Steak Wedge Salad and Tiramisu. He thought the salad and the tiramisu were excellent. We all enjoyed the Soft Pretzels, and my husband and I enjoyed the Achiote Pork Nachos. The decor is attractive and relaxing. Palette is one of our favorite places to dine.
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Raymond
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had two dinners and a breakfast there. All of our food was was excellent, servers always available and very helpful, music not overly loud.
Palette Bar and GrillResponded on 21 June 2025
Thank you Raymond, we're glad to hear the positive experience. Stop again when your back in town!
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Veronica M VIP
Wisconsin350 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Palette Bar and Grill is a favorite dining spot. The service (Hailey was the Server on this visit, and she was sweet, knowledgeable, and helpful) is consistently friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. The decor is attractive, and they offer outdoor dining. We tried a new dish (new for us), Achiote Pork Nachos. It was awesomely tasty. My husband tried a new cocktail (again, new for us), The 75. We both enjoyed it. No review would be complete without complimenting the General Manager, Bobby Gunther. Excellence starts at the top, and Bobby's passion and commitment to the staff, restaurant, and bar make a difference.
Palette Bar and GrillResponded on 21 June 2025
Thank you again for the visit and review, we're always glad to have you both in house! -Bobby
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Veronica M VIP
Wisconsin352 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Palette Bar & Grill is a gem. It is apparent and impressive that the General Manager, Bobby Gunther, is committed to excellence for the restaurant and supportive of his team. Kevin, the Server, is friendly and helpful. He makes dining a pleasurable experience. The food is well-prepared and delicious. We recommend the Fish Tacos, the Grilled Salmon, and the Friday Fish Fry (perfectly prepared). Our favorite end to the meal is the icebox cake. Cocktails? My husband loves the Beet Bauhaus, and I enjoy the Clean Slate. Wine? The Carmenere is an enjoyable red. Palette Bar & Grill is a favorite dining spot.
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Deb
Wisconsin35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a birthday at Palette. Our party enjoyed: BAVARIAN SOFT PRETZEL BITES , GRILLED SALMON, and CITRUS MINT BEET SALAD and a few of their featured cocktails. All were amazing especially the dessert, Tiramisu. Our server, Maeve, was especially friendly and delightful. Would return.
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Maebel
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated my birthday here and the waiter was so friendly. This is my second time eating here. I got the fish tacos and tiramisu. Both were delicious!
Palette Bar and GrillResponded on 14 May 2025
Firstly thank you for celebrating your birthday with us on Thursday! I'm ecstatic to hear we could help you celebrate with a good meal and some tiramisu, those State Line folks do the heavy lifting with their coffee liquor. Thanks again, hope to see you again soon! -Bobby
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Sara VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The appetizers were very good but the main meals were lacking. The burgers were extremely small (compared to the bun) and the four shrimp on my salad had a strange smell.
Palette Bar and GrillResponded on 14 May 2025
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers. However, we're sorry to hear that the main meals didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark on this occasion. Your feedback about the burgers and shrimp on your salad is noted, and we will certainly look into it. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. -Bobby
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Anna
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were great. Majority of us ordered the fish tacos and they were a bit salty. Our waiter was super nice and even shared a quick story about the history of the building
Palette Bar and GrillResponded on 14 May 2025
Thank you for stopping by and giving feedback as well, I'll be sure to relay your comment to Chef Jose as the tacos shouldn't be overly salty. Love to hear we could chat a little about the history of the awesome building as well. Stop again soon! -Bobby
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Steven VIP
New York City24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service and food were very good Limited menu and some of the food was on the spicy side
Palette Bar and GrillResponded on 14 May 2025
Hi Steven, Thanks for the review and appreciate the visit of course. Hope to see you again! -Bobby
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Eric
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good spot for date night when taking in a show
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Palette Bar and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 528 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

9 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

901 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
S Paterson Street
Area
Madison
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free self-parking in hotel lot.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.palettegrill.com/
Phone number
(608) 455-8520

Palette Bar and Grill

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Happenings Hour

Fish Tacos

Palette Burger

Bison Burger

Main

Classic Breakfast*US$14.00

Breakfast SandwichUS$10.00

French ToastUS$12.00

Montecristo SandwichUS$12.00

Breakfast BurritoUS$13.00

Avocado ToastsUS$12.00

Açaí Bowl ParfaitUS$14.00

Sides

Smoked HamUS$5.00

Crispy BaconUS$6.50

Sausage PattiesUS$5.00

1 Egg Your WayUS$3.00

White or Wheat ToastUS$2.00

Breakfast PotatoesUS$3.50

HashbrownsUS$3.50

Fruit CupUS$4.50

Beverages

Juices

OrangeUS$4.00

AppleUS$4.00

CranberryUS$4.00

Coffee & Tea

Complimentary Coffee Tazo TeaUS$3.50

EspressoUS$3.00

CappuccinoUS$5.00

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