RP Adler’s
8202 Watts Rd, Madison, WI, 53719
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Address :
8202 Watts Rd
Madison, WI, 53719 - Phone (608) 828-1250
- Website https://rpadlers.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 12
- Mon : 11:00 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Timmay S.
So my lovely wife and I were staying at the Hampton Inn up the hill where we had stopped for the night just passing through Madison. We were tired and hungry so the lady at the front desk recommended RP Adlers because we could get a free drink there if we showed our room keys...that's all she needed to say. We showed up and ordered a couple beers, a decent list of drafts and bottles, nothing too exciting and planned on what were going to have for the evening. We decided to just have a couple apps or whatever and just pick at a few thing. We started with the beer battered chicken fingers which came recommended. They were tasty but didn't leave me yearning for more. Next we opted for a salad trying to make ourselves feel healthy or something which was the same, no jumping for joy here. Lastly we wanted something to bring it home so we opted for the smoked pork mac n cheese. What a great combo this has to be good right? When it came out I was already disappointed due to the fact the macaroni was swimming in this cheese sauce. Don't get me wrong the sauce was good but I want to be able to eat my mac n cheese with a fork not a fishing line. Lucky for us the waitress brought over some extra bread to soak up the goodness. It was a relaxing place to enjoy a few beers, some sports, and some decent bar food
(3)Dave J.
Good service and better than average bar food. Good place to bring a kid.
(4)Tamara C.
i tried the Prime Rib sandwich. It was tasty but seemed to be lacking a bit of seasoning and the bread was a rather thick so it consumed the juices of the prime rib. I did enjoy their fries (I'm not normally a fry person) and their soup of the day was good. I would come back and try another one of their dishes.
(3)Rob C.
This place is just awesome. The staff is always friendly and I've never had a bad meal. Last month I just had the most intense craving for their chicken fingers, I get mine with their homemade honey mustard dressing and house hot sauce on the side with french fries. Next time I might get a side salad because their dressings are wonderful. And I love their fish fry because its not greasy like other places, of course I always get the blue gill on Fridays. I've been going here for as long as they've been open and it just keeps getting better. I always go for lunch during the week or on weekends so for lunch it's great! This is definitely a favorite restaurant of mine.
(5)Helen C.
Not bad for a meal right before the kitchen closed at 10 p.m. Pretty good service, too. We ordered the bistro steak bites and the grouper sandwich. The bistro steak bites were fairly tasty, but the real gem? The beer battered crimini mushrooms. The horseradish sauce that came on the side, though, didn't taste very horseradish-y and had no kick to it. The grouper sandwich was pretty standard. We got a side of coleslaw, which was decent as well. Nothing that made my taste buds sing, but still hit the spot. We also got some of the house made hot sauce, which was nice and smoky -- with a little heat at the end. A good addition to our food. Also, if you're sitting in the bar area, you'll be privy to some interesting conversations by fellow patrons at the bar. So listen up for some fascinating views on women and marriage!
(3)Tom W.
The Friday Nite Fish Fry was not that great. First off, to get a booth you have to have reservations, otherwise they put you at a table. The booths are reserved for those with reservations. Next, the wait service was very slow. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were asked for drinks, then waited another 10 minutes for 4 simple tap beers. Next the food was very slow to get to the table and not very warm. We ordered the baked fish and it was OK but nothing special. I ordered the sweet potatoes and they were not hot enough to melt a pad of butter. The wait staff did sense our disstifaction and comped us some cheese curds. That raised our spirits just a little bit. With so many choices for Friday Fish, I would not put this place very high on my list - look elsewhere. Maybe the burgers are better??
(2)Andrew M.
I used to really like Adler's, but this is far more a restaurant than a bar. The bartenders will kick you out promptly at 11. The food is pretty good though if you're looking for big portions.
(3)Rae K.
Nice place in a spot where there isn't much else. Stopped for lunch the other day, sat at a bar table. The bar is very open and not very intimate. But we had a burger with fries and chicken tenders, both were good. In general Adlers seemed very standard, but worth coming back to. Clean, not rowdy, good service , good food.
(4)Steve L.
Still a very solid place, some 2+ years after my last update. We stop here for happy hours and lunches (with coworkers) and always have a good experience. + Patio is nice and comfy - all tables have umbrellas/shade + Respectable tap list + Decent selection of bottles + Great happy hour specials + Nachos are outstanding + Service is always friendly and very efficient + Not haute cuisine, but it's solid chow
(4)Jase E.
Cheese curds were a great appetizer with that lovely Wisconsin ranch. Had a kind of spicy pasta dish which we were able to split between two. Price was very fair and our server was amazing. There are separate bar and dining areas which I prefer.
(3)Travel'en C.
Well, I have a nice surprise to share. I walked in to grab a quick burger since it was late and it was across from my hotel etc. anyway, rather than turn this into another exercise in creative writing...I'll just get to it. I was told by the bartender that the cod sandwich was excellent. I noticed they didn't have "fish and chips" on their menu however and I did remember how I thought their fried walleye diner was just "ok". I love walleye but way they did it was just ok. Over fried, thick batter etc. Anyway... I asked if in could get the cod sandwich as a "fish and chip" dinner and They obliged. WOW! Jack pot!! This was some of the best fish and chips I've had on the road in the Midwest in quite some time. Three nice sized pieces, thin but nicely seasoned batter with a subtle crunch. Mind you, a 10 Minute walk with the fish in a sealed container will leave some moisture in the batter and it will soften the crunch a bit - that's on me. Anyway - their fried cod is spot on - seriously. I may go back tonight and get it again. Living now in NM so good fish a chips are a rare find. Brian if you read this... Add it to your list the next time your in Madison!!! I'll edit this review to five stars once they add "Fish and Chips" to their menu. Ok... So much for keeping this short
(4)Nichole C.
After finding my wedding dress I was told to come here for lunch. I had never been here before so I decided to check it out. I did like how private the booths were in the maiming dinning area. And that they had drink specials written in a black board upon enter the bar area. The nachos were pretty good, I forgot to ask for no jalapeños or black olives and those were hard to take off. My Grandma enjoyed her Ruben sandwich and I think my mom liked her very berry chicken salad. I was not overly impressed with the service but the quiet dinning area was great for chatting and wedding plans. Not sure I'd venture back.
(3)Jonathan S.
Absolutely fantastic food. I had the shrimp with mushroom pasta, and the portion size and taste was amazing. We shared cheese curds for an appetizer, and they make the top three I've had in madison. The waitress was very friendly and attentive, but the food was a little bit slow to be served.
(4)Kyle M.
Adler's is an excellent place to have a good first date or hang out with friends. Their fish fry is awesome especially the baked cod.
(5)M S.
My boyfriend and I were staying across the street at Homewood. We decided to give Adlers a try and really enjoyed it. He had the Mac & Cheese with Pork and I had the Chicken pasta. We both really enjoyed our meals and the wait staff was extremely friendly. Thank you Adlers for a great dinner!
(4)Rob C.
This place is just awesome. The staff is always friendly and I've never had a bad meal. Last month I just had the most intense craving for their chicken fingers, I get mine with their homemade honey mustard dressing and house hot sauce on the side with french fries. Next time I might get a side salad because their dressings are wonderful. And I love their fish fry because its not greasy like other places, of course I always get the blue gill on Fridays. I've been going here for as long as they've been open and it just keeps getting better. I always go for lunch during the week or on weekends so for lunch it's great! This is definitely a favorite restaurant of mine.
(5)Helen C.
Not bad for a meal right before the kitchen closed at 10 p.m. Pretty good service, too. We ordered the bistro steak bites and the grouper sandwich. The bistro steak bites were fairly tasty, but the real gem? The beer battered crimini mushrooms. The horseradish sauce that came on the side, though, didn't taste very horseradish-y and had no kick to it. The grouper sandwich was pretty standard. We got a side of coleslaw, which was decent as well. Nothing that made my taste buds sing, but still hit the spot. We also got some of the house made hot sauce, which was nice and smoky -- with a little heat at the end. A good addition to our food. Also, if you're sitting in the bar area, you'll be privy to some interesting conversations by fellow patrons at the bar. So listen up for some fascinating views on women and marriage!
(3)Tom W.
The Friday Nite Fish Fry was not that great. First off, to get a booth you have to have reservations, otherwise they put you at a table. The booths are reserved for those with reservations. Next, the wait service was very slow. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were asked for drinks, then waited another 10 minutes for 4 simple tap beers. Next the food was very slow to get to the table and not very warm. We ordered the baked fish and it was OK but nothing special. I ordered the sweet potatoes and they were not hot enough to melt a pad of butter. The wait staff did sense our disstifaction and comped us some cheese curds. That raised our spirits just a little bit. With so many choices for Friday Fish, I would not put this place very high on my list - look elsewhere. Maybe the burgers are better??
(2)Andrew M.
I used to really like Adler's, but this is far more a restaurant than a bar. The bartenders will kick you out promptly at 11. The food is pretty good though if you're looking for big portions.
(3)Steve L.
Still a very solid place, some 2+ years after my last update. We stop here for happy hours and lunches (with coworkers) and always have a good experience. + Patio is nice and comfy - all tables have umbrellas/shade + Respectable tap list + Decent selection of bottles + Great happy hour specials + Nachos are outstanding + Service is always friendly and very efficient + Not haute cuisine, but it's solid chow
(4)Travel'en C.
Well, I have a nice surprise to share. I walked in to grab a quick burger since it was late and it was across from my hotel etc. anyway, rather than turn this into another exercise in creative writing...I'll just get to it. I was told by the bartender that the cod sandwich was excellent. I noticed they didn't have "fish and chips" on their menu however and I did remember how I thought their fried walleye diner was just "ok". I love walleye but way they did it was just ok. Over fried, thick batter etc. Anyway... I asked if in could get the cod sandwich as a "fish and chip" dinner and They obliged. WOW! Jack pot!! This was some of the best fish and chips I've had on the road in the Midwest in quite some time. Three nice sized pieces, thin but nicely seasoned batter with a subtle crunch. Mind you, a 10 Minute walk with the fish in a sealed container will leave some moisture in the batter and it will soften the crunch a bit - that's on me. Anyway - their fried cod is spot on - seriously. I may go back tonight and get it again. Living now in NM so good fish a chips are a rare find. Brian if you read this... Add it to your list the next time your in Madison!!! I'll edit this review to five stars once they add "Fish and Chips" to their menu. Ok... So much for keeping this short
(4)Nichole C.
After finding my wedding dress I was told to come here for lunch. I had never been here before so I decided to check it out. I did like how private the booths were in the maiming dinning area. And that they had drink specials written in a black board upon enter the bar area. The nachos were pretty good, I forgot to ask for no jalapeños or black olives and those were hard to take off. My Grandma enjoyed her Ruben sandwich and I think my mom liked her very berry chicken salad. I was not overly impressed with the service but the quiet dinning area was great for chatting and wedding plans. Not sure I'd venture back.
(3)Jonathan S.
Absolutely fantastic food. I had the shrimp with mushroom pasta, and the portion size and taste was amazing. We shared cheese curds for an appetizer, and they make the top three I've had in madison. The waitress was very friendly and attentive, but the food was a little bit slow to be served.
(4)Kyle M.
Adler's is an excellent place to have a good first date or hang out with friends. Their fish fry is awesome especially the baked cod.
(5)M S.
My boyfriend and I were staying across the street at Homewood. We decided to give Adlers a try and really enjoyed it. He had the Mac & Cheese with Pork and I had the Chicken pasta. We both really enjoyed our meals and the wait staff was extremely friendly. Thank you Adlers for a great dinner!
(4)Timothy M.
Adler's is as average as it gets, but the good kind of average. I went in with low expectations, and came out satisfied but not blown away. I ordered the beer battered chicken fingers, and the Rueben. The chicken fingers were the best I have ever had. This is saying a lot, because common were talking about chicken fingers. The only other chicken fingers I can remember having are either from McCdonalds, the freezer section at Woodmans, or the time that I whipped up some beer batter and fried some chicken breasts in my Wok on my ex-girlfriends electric stove late at night after some beers. If you are a chicken fingers enthusiast, look no further. On the other hand if you are a Reuben aficionado, then stay home. The Reuben sucked. Pure and simple. The corned beef was over cooked, and was obviously frozen from its consistency. It was drowning in oil, obviously to compensate for its dryness. This only made for a funky tasting Reuben. Also the coffee left something to be desired. If it weren't for the amazing service that I received, I would have given this place two stars. Adler's is not meant to drop foodie panties. For a west side grill and bar, it is adequate. I will have to come back and try some more selections from the menu, and review again.
(3)Tamara C.
i tried the Prime Rib sandwich. It was tasty but seemed to be lacking a bit of seasoning and the bread was a rather thick so it consumed the juices of the prime rib. I did enjoy their fries (I'm not normally a fry person) and their soup of the day was good. I would come back and try another one of their dishes.
(3)Stephanie G.
Salads and pizzas were very good. Rosemary chicken was a bust. Sounded great on the menu, but not much taste and the chicken appeared to the pre-cooked/grill marked stuff lower end diners use. Our server is the only reason I am giving this establishment as many stars as I am.
(2)Kevin T.
Madison is a city full of restaurants of this type. You know, the brushed nickel, beer garden, a dozen or so beers on tap, burgers-and-wraps kind of place. But this place isn't bad. For a quiet lunch on a Thursday there was a decent crowd, but we still got good service and a quick delivery of our meal. So the burgers and wraps are good. So is the beer selection. I guess I could summarize this place as the type you wouldn't necessary think of going to, but wouldn't object when someone wants to come here.
(3)Brooke E.
Service was great. Food was awful. Shrimp and mushroom pasta had the strangest flavor I've ever tasted - literally inedible. Caesar side salad was good size, but lettuce was soggy and shredded Parmesan cheese was as hard as sticks. Truly the worst meal I've had, maybe ever
(1)Steve K.
I've been here a few times. Once for late night drinks in the bar, once for Friday fish fry with family, and once for happy hour appetizers and drink in the bar. All 3 visits were pleasant and met expectations. Both bar and dining area was clean and comfortable. Pricing was average. Food was tasty. Service was good.
(4)Bill C.
I have visited Alder's several times and it's deserving of praise. I am going to brag on their chicken tenders. I have visited several times with a chicken tender expert (or that is their favorite restaurant food and it is an adult) and they have raved about the quality and taste. I tend to agree, but I could not make a recommendation on tenders alone. Last visit I ordered the steak tip appetizer; it was delicious! The steak was cooked precisely as requested. The sauce for the tips was very flavorful. The deep fried mushrooms were not too greasy and when dipped in the steak tips sauce was outstanding. I will now venture into other dishes as they are a solid two for two in my book. Dining wise, their dining room can be loud due to the high ceiling. The bar is a nice atmosphere. Beer selection was very adequate. Service was quick. Food was served hot. Definitely a recommend to stop by.
(4)Tim W.
We've been going to Adler's on a semi-regular basis since we moved to Madison six years ago. At first we thought it was good food, slightly overpriced, questionable service, but they've made HUGE strides the past couple of years. The flat iron pork is one of my favorite dishes in Madison and my wife loves the filet medallions (though she misses the sweet potato pasta). It's always a nice bonus when they have the sweet potato chicken rice soup, because that's pretty fantastic as well. The service has also gotten much, much better. The owner clearly cares about his restaurant and I've gotten a couple of emails asking for additional feedback (and with gift certificates) because I took the time to fill out a comment card. They have a nice reward program and they send out lots of coupons, so even if it is still a touch on the pricy side (15-20 for an entrée, you can usually cut some of the cost off). The food is worth full price now, and I wouldn't have always said that. The beer battered chicken tenders are really good too, even if I miss the sweet potato chicken tenders they had a few years ago....
(5)Owen W.
Sweet temptations (see my review of it.), this is good! Blue gill is awesome. I tried this first a while back in 2011, I think. It lives up to its upscale-casual reputation. Rosemary chicken was good. Come if you get the chance.
(5)Jeb B.
This nice little place had very good food in a quiet atmosphere. You can either sit in a bar area or a dining area. We chose to sit in the dining area which was very quiet most likely because we beat the dinner rush. The food was excellent and we even had dessert. The prices were reasonable.
(4)James R.
I'm going to keep this short and honest: RP Adler's is overpriced, cheaply decorated, poorly staffed, and populated by a fairly douchey crowd. The food is poor and drinks are mediocre. Bartenders are surly men aged 40+ with no employment options at a legit establishment and the waitstaff 30 and under hired for "looks" and nothing else. Ladies -- you're not that cute, trust me. Cocktails are adequate at best. The food is poor -- just order one of their $9 burgers made from a pre-frozen patty you could buy at Copps for a quarter. On the whole, the place is a joke. There are many other bars in west Madison. Even going to Chili's should provide you with a better experience. Stay away.
(1)Colin U.
So this little place is a great place to stop and get some after-work drinks! Reasonably priced and food is pretty good too. It's in a nice little place near Brenan's however it is a little generic but not too shabby. I LOVE the fact they have outdoor seating, it is nice to see it because I feel like more and more places are getting rid of outdoor seating which should be the opposite. Again pretty generic but not too shabby for a quick bite to eat and drink.
(4)Mark R.
I've been here a couple of times for lunch with my family. Thought I'd give it another try. The food is pretty typical of the trendy pub/bar fare you find around in Madison. Our food was pretty tasty but, portion sizes seemed skimpy for the price. I had the pork loin special and the meat didn't even go out to the edges of the sandwich bread - which was just regular loaf style bread. My wife had a salad with added chicken. The size was on the small to medium side but, the cost for a simple Cesar Salad plus $3 for some chicken...wasn't quite there. Sorry. My son's burger was actually quite large and generous, in comparison. Service has been fine when I've been here but, it has always been SO EMPTY! This time we went right at the peak of lunch, expecting a crowd on the weekend - the location seems very good, next to major shopping areas. We were the ONLY people in the bar side, and there were only a couple tables with guests on the dining side. I can't say it was for bad food quality or service. Both were good for us. Had the portions been a little more generous, I'd have given them 4 stars.
(3)Russ D.
Great service! Very comfortable atmosphere. Food was fine. Nothing over the top outstanding but good and it was priced appropriately.
(3)Rob G.
Food - very good Value - fair Service - can be hit or miss but generally good Recommended: Thurs/Fri fish fry, Sat prime rib, and you *must* get an Old Fashioned Definitely more fun to sit in bar/lounge if you like a lively crowd! The dining room almost seems like you're in a totally different restaurant.
(4)G M.
Some of the reviews on this site are obviously done by those who have an axe to grind. We have been "regulars" at Adler's since it opened. The food is always well prepared, well presented and one the rare occasion that something wasn't to my liking, I was given the opportunity to order something different. (rare in other restaurants). The waitstaff are not "under 30's" as another post implied. They are mostly long-term, loyal employees of Adlers (including some male servers). On a recent visit (last week) I had Adlers "Roast Chicken salad" and it was excellent. In fact, it was more than i could eat. The drinks are always well made and portion sizes are generous. This is a great restaurant, with an owner that takes great pride in the establishment. We will continue to go there and look forward to continuing to introduce it to our friends as a great, reasonably prices and family-friendly restaurant
(4)Timothy S.
Stopped in here on the recommendation of my sister. We were pretty happy with our meals. I had fish and it was wonderfully done. The price was a little bit more than I expected but reasonable because of how well done our food was. There is a lesson to be learned here for anyone that cares. People are willing to pay a little bit more for a meal that is done right. We think there are a lot of restaurants out there that need to hire a good chef. Great job at Adlers. We plan to go back and see how some of their other entrees are. Ordered take out on a friday night. Ordered the fish fry based upon another review. Ok fish done well enough but nothing spectacular and rather skimpy in portion. They say half pound but well, I would have liked twice as much. The price was about double what it was worth. We were really quite disappointed. I lower by two stars for this lousy meal.
(2)Ryan M.
Good food but a bit pricey. Need to keep the bar open later.
(3)Ryan C.
We went there once and would never go back. There are too many good restaurants in Madison to waste your time here. My wife got the salmon and it was disgusting, I'm fairly certain it was frozen and simply reheated.
(1)cakemouth c.
Update- I've now had 5 burgers, in search of a bit of beef; since I live out in the country, this is closest. Every single one was raw to the point of barely thawed. Disgusting. Especially when I order them well done every time. Never, ever going back.
(1)Tara A.
Yummy food. I really like the salmon sandwich and bistro Bistro Filet Medallions.
(4)Josh M.
In town for the night and their menu was in my hotel. I ordered the blackened walleye, wild rice and corn chowder as a side. I travel quite a bit and this was by far the best "takeout" I have had. Can't say anything about the restaurant itself but as a take-out place I will order from there next time I am in town.
(4)MIchael O.
Terrible service, J.L. was our server, she showed up two times at our table, once for our drinks and once for our bill. We actually wanted more than one drink and an appetizer or dessert clearly that was not our choice. The Perch had bones in it, and the tartar sauce was obviously from Cisco. Oh yeah, if you liked the fries from high school, you should enjoy the terrible crinkle cut fries they serve here.
(1)Kelly R.
Adler's is a nice place to go when you're looking for traditional fare, with a bit of a kick. I liked that you can find the old standbys on the menu, but they always make it their own. The service was friendly and prompt. We had a few questions about some of the entrees and our hostess took the time to answer them, without heavy sighs, or eye rolls(always refreshing). With our fish, we had a choice of home or french fries, steamed baby reds, or mashed sweet potato. I liked that it wasn't your traditional Wisconsin hash brown-french fry-baked potato trifecta. The french onion soup was good, but a bit salty. I've also heard that the ribs and vegetable puff pastry are delish! The owner, Randy is always there making sure every customer is satisfied!
(4)Jessica K.
I've never written a restaurant review before, but this was so disappointing I had to. Burgers were premade grocery store burgers, the pizza tasted like frozen pizza and my mother in law couldn't eat more than a few bites, and "chicken" On the pizza and southwest chicken salad was unidentifiable - we still aren't sure if it was dark meat chicken or pork or some other mystery meat. The service was awful too, they forgot to bring drinks, never asked how we were doing, and we're rushed with our food before we had time to finish the appetizer and rushed to take our plates away. The price wasn't cheap either. Never again! Even if you are a bad cook you would be better off making dinner at home in your microwave.
(1)Will R.
Great grouper sandwich. A small restaurant. Avoid the nachos. Staff is friendly and took care of my nacho issue. Reasonable prices. Given that it is close to several hotels catering to business people, it was busy on a weeknight.
(3)Timmay S.
So my lovely wife and I were staying at the Hampton Inn up the hill where we had stopped for the night just passing through Madison. We were tired and hungry so the lady at the front desk recommended RP Adlers because we could get a free drink there if we showed our room keys...that's all she needed to say. We showed up and ordered a couple beers, a decent list of drafts and bottles, nothing too exciting and planned on what were going to have for the evening. We decided to just have a couple apps or whatever and just pick at a few thing. We started with the beer battered chicken fingers which came recommended. They were tasty but didn't leave me yearning for more. Next we opted for a salad trying to make ourselves feel healthy or something which was the same, no jumping for joy here. Lastly we wanted something to bring it home so we opted for the smoked pork mac n cheese. What a great combo this has to be good right? When it came out I was already disappointed due to the fact the macaroni was swimming in this cheese sauce. Don't get me wrong the sauce was good but I want to be able to eat my mac n cheese with a fork not a fishing line. Lucky for us the waitress brought over some extra bread to soak up the goodness. It was a relaxing place to enjoy a few beers, some sports, and some decent bar food
(3)Dave J.
Good service and better than average bar food. Good place to bring a kid.
(4)John L.
One of my favorite non-chain places. Good food, quiet, plenty of space, friendly.
(4)Becky T.
Best food I've ever had, and family friendly. We go there every week. I love what the chef does with combining sweet and savory. Must tries include bistro medallions, the rosemary chicken with Door County cherries, the garlic steak, the pork loin with apples. And if they are serving the deep fried green beans...you are in for a treat!
(5)Timothy M.
Adler's is as average as it gets, but the good kind of average. I went in with low expectations, and came out satisfied but not blown away. I ordered the beer battered chicken fingers, and the Rueben. The chicken fingers were the best I have ever had. This is saying a lot, because common were talking about chicken fingers. The only other chicken fingers I can remember having are either from McCdonalds, the freezer section at Woodmans, or the time that I whipped up some beer batter and fried some chicken breasts in my Wok on my ex-girlfriends electric stove late at night after some beers. If you are a chicken fingers enthusiast, look no further. On the other hand if you are a Reuben aficionado, then stay home. The Reuben sucked. Pure and simple. The corned beef was over cooked, and was obviously frozen from its consistency. It was drowning in oil, obviously to compensate for its dryness. This only made for a funky tasting Reuben. Also the coffee left something to be desired. If it weren't for the amazing service that I received, I would have given this place two stars. Adler's is not meant to drop foodie panties. For a west side grill and bar, it is adequate. I will have to come back and try some more selections from the menu, and review again.
(3)Stephanie G.
Salads and pizzas were very good. Rosemary chicken was a bust. Sounded great on the menu, but not much taste and the chicken appeared to the pre-cooked/grill marked stuff lower end diners use. Our server is the only reason I am giving this establishment as many stars as I am.
(2)Kevin T.
Madison is a city full of restaurants of this type. You know, the brushed nickel, beer garden, a dozen or so beers on tap, burgers-and-wraps kind of place. But this place isn't bad. For a quiet lunch on a Thursday there was a decent crowd, but we still got good service and a quick delivery of our meal. So the burgers and wraps are good. So is the beer selection. I guess I could summarize this place as the type you wouldn't necessary think of going to, but wouldn't object when someone wants to come here.
(3)Brooke E.
Service was great. Food was awful. Shrimp and mushroom pasta had the strangest flavor I've ever tasted - literally inedible. Caesar side salad was good size, but lettuce was soggy and shredded Parmesan cheese was as hard as sticks. Truly the worst meal I've had, maybe ever
(1)Steve K.
I've been here a few times. Once for late night drinks in the bar, once for Friday fish fry with family, and once for happy hour appetizers and drink in the bar. All 3 visits were pleasant and met expectations. Both bar and dining area was clean and comfortable. Pricing was average. Food was tasty. Service was good.
(4)James R.
I'm going to keep this short and honest: RP Adler's is overpriced, cheaply decorated, poorly staffed, and populated by a fairly douchey crowd. The food is poor and drinks are mediocre. Bartenders are surly men aged 40+ with no employment options at a legit establishment and the waitstaff 30 and under hired for "looks" and nothing else. Ladies -- you're not that cute, trust me. Cocktails are adequate at best. The food is poor -- just order one of their $9 burgers made from a pre-frozen patty you could buy at Copps for a quarter. On the whole, the place is a joke. There are many other bars in west Madison. Even going to Chili's should provide you with a better experience. Stay away.
(1)Bill C.
I have visited Alder's several times and it's deserving of praise. I am going to brag on their chicken tenders. I have visited several times with a chicken tender expert (or that is their favorite restaurant food and it is an adult) and they have raved about the quality and taste. I tend to agree, but I could not make a recommendation on tenders alone. Last visit I ordered the steak tip appetizer; it was delicious! The steak was cooked precisely as requested. The sauce for the tips was very flavorful. The deep fried mushrooms were not too greasy and when dipped in the steak tips sauce was outstanding. I will now venture into other dishes as they are a solid two for two in my book. Dining wise, their dining room can be loud due to the high ceiling. The bar is a nice atmosphere. Beer selection was very adequate. Service was quick. Food was served hot. Definitely a recommend to stop by.
(4)Tim W.
We've been going to Adler's on a semi-regular basis since we moved to Madison six years ago. At first we thought it was good food, slightly overpriced, questionable service, but they've made HUGE strides the past couple of years. The flat iron pork is one of my favorite dishes in Madison and my wife loves the filet medallions (though she misses the sweet potato pasta). It's always a nice bonus when they have the sweet potato chicken rice soup, because that's pretty fantastic as well. The service has also gotten much, much better. The owner clearly cares about his restaurant and I've gotten a couple of emails asking for additional feedback (and with gift certificates) because I took the time to fill out a comment card. They have a nice reward program and they send out lots of coupons, so even if it is still a touch on the pricy side (15-20 for an entrée, you can usually cut some of the cost off). The food is worth full price now, and I wouldn't have always said that. The beer battered chicken tenders are really good too, even if I miss the sweet potato chicken tenders they had a few years ago....
(5)Owen W.
Sweet temptations (see my review of it.), this is good! Blue gill is awesome. I tried this first a while back in 2011, I think. It lives up to its upscale-casual reputation. Rosemary chicken was good. Come if you get the chance.
(5)Jeb B.
This nice little place had very good food in a quiet atmosphere. You can either sit in a bar area or a dining area. We chose to sit in the dining area which was very quiet most likely because we beat the dinner rush. The food was excellent and we even had dessert. The prices were reasonable.
(4)Colin U.
So this little place is a great place to stop and get some after-work drinks! Reasonably priced and food is pretty good too. It's in a nice little place near Brenan's however it is a little generic but not too shabby. I LOVE the fact they have outdoor seating, it is nice to see it because I feel like more and more places are getting rid of outdoor seating which should be the opposite. Again pretty generic but not too shabby for a quick bite to eat and drink.
(4)Mark R.
I've been here a couple of times for lunch with my family. Thought I'd give it another try. The food is pretty typical of the trendy pub/bar fare you find around in Madison. Our food was pretty tasty but, portion sizes seemed skimpy for the price. I had the pork loin special and the meat didn't even go out to the edges of the sandwich bread - which was just regular loaf style bread. My wife had a salad with added chicken. The size was on the small to medium side but, the cost for a simple Cesar Salad plus $3 for some chicken...wasn't quite there. Sorry. My son's burger was actually quite large and generous, in comparison. Service has been fine when I've been here but, it has always been SO EMPTY! This time we went right at the peak of lunch, expecting a crowd on the weekend - the location seems very good, next to major shopping areas. We were the ONLY people in the bar side, and there were only a couple tables with guests on the dining side. I can't say it was for bad food quality or service. Both were good for us. Had the portions been a little more generous, I'd have given them 4 stars.
(3)Russ D.
Great service! Very comfortable atmosphere. Food was fine. Nothing over the top outstanding but good and it was priced appropriately.
(3)Rob G.
Food - very good Value - fair Service - can be hit or miss but generally good Recommended: Thurs/Fri fish fry, Sat prime rib, and you *must* get an Old Fashioned Definitely more fun to sit in bar/lounge if you like a lively crowd! The dining room almost seems like you're in a totally different restaurant.
(4)G M.
Some of the reviews on this site are obviously done by those who have an axe to grind. We have been "regulars" at Adler's since it opened. The food is always well prepared, well presented and one the rare occasion that something wasn't to my liking, I was given the opportunity to order something different. (rare in other restaurants). The waitstaff are not "under 30's" as another post implied. They are mostly long-term, loyal employees of Adlers (including some male servers). On a recent visit (last week) I had Adlers "Roast Chicken salad" and it was excellent. In fact, it was more than i could eat. The drinks are always well made and portion sizes are generous. This is a great restaurant, with an owner that takes great pride in the establishment. We will continue to go there and look forward to continuing to introduce it to our friends as a great, reasonably prices and family-friendly restaurant
(4)John L.
One of my favorite non-chain places. Good food, quiet, plenty of space, friendly.
(4)Becky T.
Best food I've ever had, and family friendly. We go there every week. I love what the chef does with combining sweet and savory. Must tries include bistro medallions, the rosemary chicken with Door County cherries, the garlic steak, the pork loin with apples. And if they are serving the deep fried green beans...you are in for a treat!
(5)Timothy S.
Stopped in here on the recommendation of my sister. We were pretty happy with our meals. I had fish and it was wonderfully done. The price was a little bit more than I expected but reasonable because of how well done our food was. There is a lesson to be learned here for anyone that cares. People are willing to pay a little bit more for a meal that is done right. We think there are a lot of restaurants out there that need to hire a good chef. Great job at Adlers. We plan to go back and see how some of their other entrees are. Ordered take out on a friday night. Ordered the fish fry based upon another review. Ok fish done well enough but nothing spectacular and rather skimpy in portion. They say half pound but well, I would have liked twice as much. The price was about double what it was worth. We were really quite disappointed. I lower by two stars for this lousy meal.
(2)Ryan M.
Good food but a bit pricey. Need to keep the bar open later.
(3)Ryan C.
We went there once and would never go back. There are too many good restaurants in Madison to waste your time here. My wife got the salmon and it was disgusting, I'm fairly certain it was frozen and simply reheated.
(1)cakemouth c.
Update- I've now had 5 burgers, in search of a bit of beef; since I live out in the country, this is closest. Every single one was raw to the point of barely thawed. Disgusting. Especially when I order them well done every time. Never, ever going back.
(1)Tara A.
Yummy food. I really like the salmon sandwich and bistro Bistro Filet Medallions.
(4)Josh M.
In town for the night and their menu was in my hotel. I ordered the blackened walleye, wild rice and corn chowder as a side. I travel quite a bit and this was by far the best "takeout" I have had. Can't say anything about the restaurant itself but as a take-out place I will order from there next time I am in town.
(4)MIchael O.
Terrible service, J.L. was our server, she showed up two times at our table, once for our drinks and once for our bill. We actually wanted more than one drink and an appetizer or dessert clearly that was not our choice. The Perch had bones in it, and the tartar sauce was obviously from Cisco. Oh yeah, if you liked the fries from high school, you should enjoy the terrible crinkle cut fries they serve here.
(1)Kelly R.
Adler's is a nice place to go when you're looking for traditional fare, with a bit of a kick. I liked that you can find the old standbys on the menu, but they always make it their own. The service was friendly and prompt. We had a few questions about some of the entrees and our hostess took the time to answer them, without heavy sighs, or eye rolls(always refreshing). With our fish, we had a choice of home or french fries, steamed baby reds, or mashed sweet potato. I liked that it wasn't your traditional Wisconsin hash brown-french fry-baked potato trifecta. The french onion soup was good, but a bit salty. I've also heard that the ribs and vegetable puff pastry are delish! The owner, Randy is always there making sure every customer is satisfied!
(4)Jessica K.
I've never written a restaurant review before, but this was so disappointing I had to. Burgers were premade grocery store burgers, the pizza tasted like frozen pizza and my mother in law couldn't eat more than a few bites, and "chicken" On the pizza and southwest chicken salad was unidentifiable - we still aren't sure if it was dark meat chicken or pork or some other mystery meat. The service was awful too, they forgot to bring drinks, never asked how we were doing, and we're rushed with our food before we had time to finish the appetizer and rushed to take our plates away. The price wasn't cheap either. Never again! Even if you are a bad cook you would be better off making dinner at home in your microwave.
(1)Will R.
Great grouper sandwich. A small restaurant. Avoid the nachos. Staff is friendly and took care of my nacho issue. Reasonable prices. Given that it is close to several hotels catering to business people, it was busy on a weeknight.
(3)Jase E.
Cheese curds were a great appetizer with that lovely Wisconsin ranch. Had a kind of spicy pasta dish which we were able to split between two. Price was very fair and our server was amazing. There are separate bar and dining areas which I prefer.
(3)Rae K.
Nice place in a spot where there isn't much else. Stopped for lunch the other day, sat at a bar table. The bar is very open and not very intimate. But we had a burger with fries and chicken tenders, both were good. In general Adlers seemed very standard, but worth coming back to. Clean, not rowdy, good service , good food.
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