Madison Restaurant – American
Madison Restaurant serves as a polished cornerstone of American dining, where the warm flicker of candlelight dances across rich textures and a bustling, open-hearted atmosphere. Every plate is a tribute to the country's diverse culinary landscape, blending the smoky depth of the grill with the bright, crisp flavors of the farm to create a meal that feels both nostalgic and brilliantly modern.
965 1st Avenue +1-212-421-0948 http://places.singleplatform.com/madison-restaurant/menu?ref=googleRating: 4.1/5 (657 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, zone, volumetrics, tlc, detox, raw-food, alkaline, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, macrobiotic, pegan, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners have mixed but passionate views on Madison Diner, with long-time patrons appreciating the classic American atmosphere and spacious interior. Guests frequently praise the massive portions, noting that breakfast items like the rich, sweet French toast, omelettes, and pancakes offer a huge bang for the buck. While some reviewers highlight the welcoming staff and nice outdoor seating availability, others note that service can be slow and prices for items like grilled cheese and soup feel steep. Overall, it remains a go-to spot for hearty, traditional diner fare in a nostalgic setting.
Menu
Appetizers
Starters and small plates
- Fried Mozzarella Sticks - $8.25: with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Fingers - $7.95: strips of chicken breast, breaded and fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fried Zucchini Wheels - $6.45: breaded and fried, served with marinara sauce of dipping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Calamari - $9.25: with marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Salmon Sticks - $9.25: with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Popcorn Shrimp - $9.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Wings - $9.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail - $9.95: with lemon wedge and cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Stuffed Clams - $7.75: stuffed with crabmeat stuffing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Stuffed Grape Leaves - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Spinach Pie - $8.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fish And Dip (3) - $8.25: beer battered codfish served with homemade potato garlic dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grecian Spreads Trio - $6.95: eggplant, potato garlic and tzatziki homemade dips, grecian style served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Soups
Freshly prepared daily
- Soup De Jour - Bowl - $3 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup De Jour - Cup - $2.5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup Outgoing Container Large - $3.5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup Outgoing Container Small - $3 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
House Specialty Salads
Fresh greens and specialty toppings
- Greek Salad (Large) - $9.95: mixed greens, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, peppers, grape leaves, tomato, anchovies and chopped onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad (Small) - $7.95: mixed greens, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, peppers, grape leaves, tomato, anchovies and chopped onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chef's Salad - $10.95: fresh turkey, roast beef, ham, swiss cheese, hard boiled egg, mixed greens, tomato, onions, and cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Penne Tuna Salad - $10.25: penne pasta with greens beans, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers and individual can of tuna, hard boiled egg, lemon and virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Sutton Place Salad - $8.45: mixed greens, broccoli, carrots, peppers, cucumbers onions and mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - $8.95: fresh romaine with croutons and our special caesar dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Spinach Salad - $8.95: fresh spinach leaves tossed with bacon bits and hard boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Candida
- Quiche Of The Day - $9.95: lorraine or broccoli and cheddar served with tossed salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Madison Salad - $9.95: ind. can of tuna, hard boiled egg, anchovies, mixed greens, tomato, onions peppers and cucumbers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $11.95: grilled breast of chicken with mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, pepper, olives, and artichokes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Cobb Salad - $9.95: mixed greens, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, cucumbers, bermuda onion and hard boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Candida
- Poseidon Salad - $15.25: large mixed green salad, topped with filet of salmon or 4 jumbo shrimps Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
Seafood - Broiled
Cooked with butter, paprika and white wine. Served with soup or salad, vegetable and potato.
- Broiled Filet Of Lemon Sole - $16.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Broiled Salmon - $16.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Broiled Jumbo Shrimp - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Broiled Captain's Platter - $28.95: lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, filet of sole and stuffed clam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Surf And Turf - $31.95: tender filet mignon and broiled lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Diet Delight Platters
Health-conscious options served with cottage cheese and garnish
- Slim Line Burger Diet Delight - $7.95: with a scoop of cottage cheese, lettuce, tomato and garnish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- California Salad - $7.95: with cottage cheese, jell, fresh fruit salad on a bed of lettuce, garnish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Whole Shrimp Supreme (5 Shrimp) - $14.95: with cottage cheese, lettuce, tomato and garnish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Greek Specialties
Traditional Greek dishes
- Broiled Chicken Greek Style - $14.95: half chicken cut up, sauteed with vegetable and feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Souvlaki - $8.25: on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onions and tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Homemade Moussaka - $12.95: served with soup and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Homemade Pastichio - $12.95: served with soup and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Homemade Desserts
Sweet treats and cakes
- Creamy Cheese Cake - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Carrot Cake - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Tiramisu - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Beverages
Hot and cold drinks
- Coffee Or Tea - $1
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (16 Oz) - $3.95
- Milk Shake - $3.95
- Cappuccino - $3.75: reg or decaf
Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Restaurant
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant is ideal for casual dining, offering a classic American diner atmosphere with massive portions.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Spinach Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, and Greek Salad (Large) accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Madison Restaurant has an overall rating of 4.1/5, which reflects the mixed but passionate views of its many patrons.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Concerns mentioned in customer reviews include slow service and steep prices for specific items like grilled cheese and soup.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.1/5, diners have mixed views, praising massive breakfast portions and welcoming staff while noting slow service and steep prices.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include French toast, omelettes, pancakes, Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Fingers, Fried Zucchini Wheels, and Buffalo Chicken Wings.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include massive portions of breakfast items such as rich French toast, omelettes, and pancakes, which guests frequently praise.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Madison Restaurant maintains a website at http://places.singleplatform.com/madison-restaurant/menu?ref=google which allows customers to view their full menu online.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors to this 4.1/5 rated American restaurant should expect massive breakfast portions and budget-friendly prices, despite occasionally slow service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data for Madison Restaurant does not include operating hours or current status to confirm if it is currently open.