SMALL BITE: Tucked away inside the Madison Concourse Hotel, Dayton Street Grille is one of the best-kept secrets in the capital city. It is run by an award-winning chef who taps into the state’s bounty by using seasonal ingredients from local Wisconsin farms and dairies. Dayton Street Grille is known for its breakfast buffet, which includes pastries and sweets made by the restaurant’s own pastry chef; and its salad bar, which diners say is as “healthful and fresh as a trip to the farmers market.
SIGNATURE DISHES: Breakfast standouts include Ham and Gruyere Crepes and Breakfast Enchiladas; lunch specialties include Carrot Apple Soup and Smoked Turkey BLT; and the dinner line-up features Lemon Thyme Crusted Salmon and a Garlic and Herb-Grilled Pork Chop. Of course, they proudly use real Wisconsin Cheese.
DISH FROM DINERS: “Hidden Gem! Outstanding food in a pleasant atmosphere. Dayton Street Grille is inside the Madison Concourse Hotel, so not visible if you don’t already know about it. We’ve eaten there at least a half a dozen times, and the food is always outstanding.”
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Chef Charles Lazzareschi was named Best Local Chef by the Madison Magazine Reader Poll.
HOURS: Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: Monday through Saturday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
For reservations, call: 608.294.3031
ABOUT THE MADISON CONCOURSE HOTEL AND GOVERNOR’S CLUB: A beacon in the heart of Madison, near the State Capitol, State Street, Overture Center, lakes, the University of Wisconsin and Monona Terrace Convention Center. Only five miles from the airport, this 356-room luxury hotel attracts tourists, business travelers and even wedding parties with its 27,000 square feet of renovated meeting space. Spa, fitness room, indoor pool, and many other bells and whistles.
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