The best restaurants in Janesville
137 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Nattspil
RestaurantsHidden, cash-only haunt offering global small plates, cocktails & beer in an intimate space.
Nattspil
RestaurantsTavernakaya
RestaurantsIndustrial tavern offering a sushi bar, ramen bowls & Japanese tapas along with local & Asian beers.
Tavernakaya
RestaurantsCamp Cantina
RestaurantsFamily-run eatery serving Mexican mains, including tacos, burritos and more, plus beer, margaritas and cocktails.
Camp Cantina
RestaurantsSalvatore's Tomato Pies - Madison
RestaurantsCasual eatery crafting pizza pies (including vegan and gluten-free versions) as well as tacos, and burgers.
Salvatore's Tomato Pies - Madison
RestaurantsSumo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsJapanese hibachi-style steaks & other specialties served with a selection of sushi favorites.
Sumo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTaqueria Guadalajara
RestaurantsEatery doling out familiar Mexican eats such as tacos & enchiladas in a petite, unassuming setting.
Taqueria Guadalajara
RestaurantsEl Rancho Mexican Grill
RestaurantsInformal counter-serve doling out simple Mexican standards such as burritos, tacos, nachos & tortas.
El Rancho Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLuigi's Pizza
RestaurantsCozy, family-friendly joint offering creative, thin-crust pizzas & Italian comfort food favorites.
Luigi's Pizza
RestaurantsD’Vino
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offering Italian cuisine and wine in a cozy, romantic setting.
D’Vino
RestaurantsFilippo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSizable, homestyle Italian plates & pizza are offered in a homey mainstay with quaint decor & a bar.
Filippo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsDaddy's Soul Food & Grille
RestaurantsMom-&-pop operation dishing up daily specials such as meatloaf & catfish in relaxed surrounds.
Daddy's Soul Food & Grille
RestaurantsSaz's State House
RestaurantsLaid-back BBQ restaurant & sports bar offering signature ribs & a shuttle to area sports games.
Saz's State House
RestaurantsHarpoon Willie's
RestaurantsHarpoon Willies leans into the nautical vibe overlooking Lake Geneva with BBQ eats, Signature Burgers, tacos, and a brand-new wine and…
Harpoon Willie's
Restaurantsoinkmaster bbq
RestaurantsOinkmaster BBQ handles the heavy lifting with barbecue catering, complete with sides and sauce, so you can focus on the fun. If you’re…
oinkmaster bbq
RestaurantsBassett Street Brunch Club
RestaurantsBecause sometimes brunch cravings hit at sunrise or after dark, Bassett Street Brunch Club blends retro vibes with a bold, modern twist,…
Bassett Street Brunch Club
RestaurantsSunny Pho
RestaurantsSunny Pho is the weeknight reset you forgot you needed. Big, soothing bowls of pho with fragrant broth and all the fresh herbs, perfect…
Sunny Pho
RestaurantsA.M. Social Brunch
RestaurantsA.M. Social Brunch is launching soon, promising a day-starting vibe built for catchups and morning hangs. Keep it on your radar this week,…
A.M. Social Brunch
RestaurantsBessie's Diner
RestaurantsFly in or drive in, Bessie's Diner leans into the airport nostalgia and serves comfort-food classics with fun twists. Grab a coffee flight,…
Bessie's Diner
RestaurantsPIER 290
RestaurantsPier 290 is Lake Geneva’s only lakeside restaurant, so you’re basically front row to the water while you dig into weekend brunch staples…
PIER 290
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsSushi Lover Madison
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat restaurant providing sushi, sashimi, and hibachi dishes for lunch and dinner.
Sushi Lover Madison
RestaurantsCool pizza place serving Detroit-style pies with a wide range of toppings, plus cocktails.
JD's Lunchbox
RestaurantsHot dog stand serving Chicago-style beef and chili dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.
JD's Lunchbox
RestaurantsSalamone's North
RestaurantsFamily-owned place serving pizzas and a variety of other Italian dishes in a casual atmosphere.
Salamone's North
RestaurantsIzakaya Kuroyama
RestaurantsJapanese-cuisine izakaya/restaurant specializing in skewers, ramen and tonkatsu chicken dishes.
Izakaya Kuroyama
RestaurantsIan’s Pizza Madison | State Street
RestaurantsWisconsin-born chain known for its creative pizzas including its signature mac 'n' cheese pie.
Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street
RestaurantsGraze Restaurant
RestaurantsLively gastropub plating farm-to-table comfort fare in a modern glass venue with Capitol views.
Graze Restaurant
RestaurantsLooking Glass
RestaurantsEnduring watering hole providing draft beer, cocktails & hearty bar fare, plus regular events.
Looking Glass
RestaurantsIan’s Pizza Madison | Frances Street
RestaurantsWisconsin-born chain known for its creative pizzas including its signature mac 'n' cheese pie.
Ian’s Pizza Madison | Frances Street
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsJJ fish & Chicken
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.
JJ fish & Chicken
RestaurantsJMK Nippon
RestaurantsSleek Japanese spot featuring tableside grills, sushi, traditional Japanese mains & bento boxes.
JMK Nippon
RestaurantsJet Room Restaurant
RestaurantsDaytime American cafe with views of planes taking off & landing at Dane County Airport.
Jet Room Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Harvey House
RestaurantsCreative cuisine & cocktails served in a redbrick restaurant with a stylish, old-school interior.
The Harvey House
RestaurantsFranchesco's Ristorante
RestaurantsChic, contemporary Italian eatery & cocktail lounge serving classic entrees, pizza & grilled steak.
Franchesco's Ristorante
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsSALT.
RestaurantsStylish space featuring a creative menu and extensive bar options.
SALT.
RestaurantsLombardino's Restaurant
RestaurantsNeighborhood restaurant serving seasonal cuisine in a space with Roman columns & a Venice mural.
Lombardino's Restaurant
RestaurantsGlass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
RestaurantsInformal, eco-minded chain serving creative pizzas & classic pastas, plus wings, fish & shrimp.
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Laotian fare such as pho and sticky rice, plus vegetarian options.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsBonfyre American Grille
RestaurantsUpscale-casual choice offering contemporary American fare & a full bar with local beers on tap.
Bonfyre American Grille
RestaurantsMint Mark
RestaurantsLight American small plate restaurant & bar in a blue brick building offering martini lunches.
Mint Mark
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsSam's Pizza
RestaurantsPizza, Italian subs & a range of pasta dishes are available at this unassuming eatery.
Sam's Pizza
RestaurantsNaples 15
RestaurantsWood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas & classic Italian mains served in a warm trattoria with a patio.
Naples 15
RestaurantsPho Viet
RestaurantsStraightforward strip-mall restaurant serving noodle soups & other classic Vietnamese cooking.
Pho Viet
RestaurantsThe Hope and Anchor English Pub
RestaurantsThis low-key pub with a patio doles out classic British eats, such as fish ’n’ chips & cottage pie.
The Hope and Anchor English Pub
RestaurantsGrampa's Pizzeria
RestaurantsGourmet thin-crust pizza, wine, craft beer & desserts served in a cool space with an herb garden.
Grampa's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPho Square Vietnamese Restaurant + Boba Tea
RestaurantsLow-key Vietnamese spot offering a variety of pho, vermicelli dishes & other classic cooking.
Pho Square Vietnamese Restaurant + Boba Tea
RestaurantsGlass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison West
RestaurantsInformal, eco-minded chain serving creative pizzas & classic pastas, plus wings, fish & shrimp.
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison West
RestaurantsNitty Gritty-Madison
RestaurantsIndustrial-style tavern with varied burgers, sandwiches & other Americans eats, plus many beers.
Nitty Gritty-Madison
RestaurantsOsteria Papavero
RestaurantsCozy, laid-back spot serving large portions of seasonal Italian fare & an extensive wine list.
Osteria Papavero
RestaurantsFast Eddy's Eats
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant featuring beer, burgers and other casual bites.
Fast Eddy's Eats
RestaurantsCento
RestaurantsFarm-to-fork Italian restaurant with housemade pastas & wood-fired pizzas, plus a sizable wine list.
Cento
RestaurantsBarkley's Burgers Brews & Dawgs
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot for burgers, pizza and cheese curds with a dog-friendly patio.
Barkley's Burgers Brews & Dawgs
RestaurantsSteenbock's On Orchard
RestaurantsModern campus bistro featuring seasonal New American fare & cocktails in stylish surrounds.
Steenbock's On Orchard
RestaurantsMonty's Blue Plate Diner
Restaurants1950s-style diner serving comfort food plus vegetarian & vegan options in a renovated gas station.
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
RestaurantsFive O'Clock Steakhouse
RestaurantsOld-school supper club serving upscale steakhouse fare in a wood-accented venue since 1946.
Five O'Clock Steakhouse
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsSaigon Noodles Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsUnpretentious, busy cafe specializing in Vietnamese dishes & Asian fare, with weekend specials.
Saigon Noodles Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsMadison's
RestaurantsCasual, 2-level bar with artisanal cocktails & pub grub plus TV sports & a cozy downstairs lounge.
Madison's
RestaurantsKorill Hut Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-friendly eatery featuring all-you-can-eat KBBQ and hot pot fare, plus a sauce bar.
Korill Hut Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsLola's Hi/Lo Lounge
RestaurantsHi-fi-themed eatery serving pizza and other comfort dishes, plus cocktails, craft beer and wine.
Lola's Hi/Lo Lounge
RestaurantsPasture and Plenty
RestaurantsLight & airy farm-to-table café serving wholesome meals & selling frozen produce.
Pasture and Plenty
RestaurantsMamma Mia's
RestaurantsPizza, Italian beef and hot wings are the highlights at this family-owned counter-service eatery.
Mamma Mia's
RestaurantsMilwaukee street pizza
RestaurantsPizza and chicken-wing spot dishing up comfort food such as pizza and beer at casual tables or for takeout and delivery.
Milwaukee street pizza
RestaurantsIt's A Wing Thing
RestaurantsLow-key eatery known for its chicken wings and other comfort food offerings, plus beer and wine.
It's A Wing Thing
RestaurantsJohnny Delmonico's Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale steakhouse serving classic surf 'n' turf & wine in a retro, supper club-style venue.
Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsCrafted Italia
RestaurantsArtisanal Italian fare with locally sourced ingredients is the focus at this swanky venue.
Crafted Italia
RestaurantsThe Milwaukee Steakhouse
RestaurantsAngus steaks, seafood & classic American fare are served in a traditional dining room with a bar.
The Milwaukee Steakhouse
RestaurantsPlume
RestaurantsCozy restaurant offering dessert, coffee, and wine, plus favorites such as carbonara and tiramisu.
Plume
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsSobelmans on St. Paul
RestaurantsBar & grill, housed in an original Schlitz tavern, known for Bloody Marys, burgers & sandwiches.
Sobelmans on St. Paul
RestaurantsMad Chicken
RestaurantsFast-food joint dishing up hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken, wings, and other comfort bites.
Mad Chicken
RestaurantsMuramoto Hilldale
RestaurantsTrendy, upscale restaurant serving sushi, Asian-fusion small plates & sake in modern environs.
Muramoto Hilldale
RestaurantsSam's Ristorante & Pizzeria
RestaurantsIntimate, old-school red-sauce Italian joint serving a menu of pasta, pizza & classic entrees.
Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria
RestaurantsMKE Classic Pizza
RestaurantsHip counter-serve spot for creative pizzas, calzones & sandwiches plus gluten-free & vegan options.
MKE Classic Pizza
RestaurantsJacknife
RestaurantsColorful eatery serving up sushi rolls and bowls, as well as beer and wine, plus sake.
Jacknife
RestaurantsOishi
RestaurantsCozy spot serving sushi rolls, lunchtime bento boxes & other Japanese fare in a casual venue.
Oishi
RestaurantsRare Steakhouse
RestaurantsA fancy steakhouse with an old-school vibe serving classy cuts & sides paired with fine wines.
Rare Steakhouse
RestaurantsBeef Butter BBQ
RestaurantsMeat-centric Texan-style eatery dishing out brisket, plus ribs and pulled pork, along with house-made sausages.
Beef Butter BBQ
RestaurantsFuji Steakhouse
RestaurantsJapanese eatery serving classic dishes & sushi, plus hibachi fare grilled tableside by lively chefs.
Fuji Steakhouse
RestaurantsMars Resort
RestaurantsUnderstated roadside eatery with lake views serving up BBQ favorites & casual American dishes.
Mars Resort
RestaurantsDraper Brothers Chophouse
RestaurantsCozy chophouse restaurant offering Italian dishes, steaks, cocktails, and private dining.
Draper Brothers Chophouse
RestaurantsBaoBao Cuisine
RestaurantsVibrant eatery featuring pho (including seafood varieties) and fried seafood rice, along with bubble teas.
BaoBao Cuisine
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsCafé Hollander Hilldale
RestaurantsBelgian beers & comfort-food fare served in a European-style cafe with a vintage-chic vibe.
Café Hollander Hilldale
RestaurantsPino's on Main Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-owned parlor with a comfort-food menu of pizza, pasta, ribs & more.
Pino's on Main Pizza
RestaurantsKBQ Loves Park
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery with table grills for Korean BBQ and classic side dishes.
KBQ Loves Park
RestaurantsTokyo Sushi
RestaurantsSushi restaurant offering bento boxes and other mainstays along with beer.
Tokyo Sushi
RestaurantsYako Sushi House
RestaurantsCozy Japanese eatery known for sushi and tempura rolls, plus poke bowls.
Yako Sushi House
RestaurantsAlchemy Cafe
RestaurantsLaid-back, cash-only tavern offering gourmet pub grub, rotating tap beers & live music most nights.
Alchemy Cafe
RestaurantsBD4: A Burger Joint
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in traditional and inventive burgers made with dual patties, plus fries, salads and shakes.
BD4: A Burger Joint
RestaurantsFairchild
RestaurantsInformal eatery serving creative meat plates, seafood & pasta, plus cocktails & wine.
Fairchild
RestaurantsSandee’s Thai Fusion
RestaurantsWarm restaurant serving familiar Thai specialties along with cocktails.
Sandee’s Thai Fusion
RestaurantsSwedish pancake house Rockford
RestaurantsRelaxed pancake restaurant for classic breakfast staples like eggs, bacon, French toast, biscuits and gravy.
Swedish pancake house Rockford
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsDelaney's Steak Seafood Wine
RestaurantsLong-running white-tablecloth steakhouse with traditional fare, including seafood, plus many wines.
Delaney's Steak Seafood Wine
RestaurantsTornado Steak House
RestaurantsOld-school steakhouse with a rustic, supper-club vibe serving classic chops, seafood & cocktails.
Tornado Steak House
RestaurantsDotty Dumpling's Dowry
RestaurantsLongtime local institution offering specialty burgers, cheese curds & tap beers in quirky digs.
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsThe Norwegian
RestaurantsScandinavian breakfast/brunch eats & cocktails in a warm, Nordic-chic space with wood ceilings.
The Norwegian
RestaurantsNam's Noodle & Karaoke Bar
RestaurantsCasual spot featuring noodle dishes & Chinese, Vietnamese & Korean fare plus private karaoke rooms.
Nam's Noodle & Karaoke Bar
RestaurantsThe Botanist Social
RestaurantsCozy spot with candlelit tables serving a menu of fine food and a selection of gin-based cocktails.
The Botanist Social
RestaurantsNext Door Pub Lakeside
RestaurantsLaid-back lakeside eatery serving pizza, burgers, pasta dishes and sandwiches.
Next Door Pub Lakeside
RestaurantsPapa’s Blue Spruce Resort
RestaurantsLake-view restaurant for burgers and other specialties from a classic Wisconsin bar interior.
Papa’s Blue Spruce Resort
RestaurantsStory Hill BKC
RestaurantsCasual, urban nook with seasonal American fare & weekend brunch, plus retail wines, beers & spirits.
Story Hill BKC
RestaurantsHeritage Tavern
RestaurantsUpscale New American fare for dinner & weekend brunch served in a classy space with old-world flair.
Heritage Tavern
RestaurantsPhở Cali
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese eatery with a big menu featuring pho and other noodle soups, plus vermicelli.
Phở Cali
RestaurantsRED
RestaurantsSleek eatery serving creative sushi rolls & grilled Japanese fare in modern environs.
RED
RestaurantsThe Stuffed Olive - Madison
RestaurantsCozy restaurant serving tapas, flatbreads, and other small plates, plus 100 martinis.
The Stuffed Olive - Madison
RestaurantsLucille
RestaurantsVintage, industrial-chic tavern with 3 floors serving wood-fired & steel-pan pizzas, plus cocktails.
Lucille
RestaurantsNonno's Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsEasygoing, family-owned restaurant offering pizza, pasta & mains, plus a full bar.
Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsStadium Takeout
RestaurantsPopular and friendly spot doling out tasty fare such as burgers, wings, hot dogs and Italian beef.
Stadium Takeout
RestaurantsCitrus Cafe
RestaurantsMellow mainstay preparing breakfast & lunch along with freshly squeezed orange juice.
Citrus Cafe
RestaurantsSandwich Bar
RestaurantsCasual, modern sandwich shop with an assortment of beers and cocktails for lunch and dinner.
Sandwich Bar
RestaurantsWings Over Madison
RestaurantsPopular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.
Wings Over Madison
RestaurantsEat the Best Pizza
RestaurantsVibrant eatery specializing in New York-style pies and calzones, plus garlic knots and strombolis.
Eat the Best Pizza
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