Sardine – French
Sunlight dances across marble tabletops in this vibrant bistro, where the briny scent of freshly shucked oysters and the smoky char of wood-roasted sardines create an atmosphere of coastal elegance. Diners gather over overflowing seafood towers and velvety chicken liver toasts, lingering over plates of creamy oeufs mayonnaise and crisp piccolo fritto that celebrate the art of the shared meal. The space hums with the convivial energy of a European escape, offering a sophisticated yet soulful retreat where every bite feels like a tribute to the sea and the seasons.
617, Williamson Street +16084411600 http://sardinemadison.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, glp1, heart-healthy, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, atkins, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, tlc, aip, carnivore, renal, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sa, Su 09:00 - 2:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Seafood Tower - $160: smoked scallops, oysters, stone and snow crab claws, salmon tartine, shrimp cocktail, house potato chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the half shell: with mignonette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Plate - $20: locally cured meats, country pâté, duck liver mousse, grilled bread, pickled vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Montchevre Goat Cheese - $14: roasted tomato jam, niçoise olive tapenade, grilled bread, arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plateau du Fromage - $20: selection of cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Toasts - $13: baby greens, fruit compote Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oeufs Mayonnaise - $5.5: hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, chives, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Tartine - $18: apple, celeriac, capers, dill, trout roe, crostini Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piccolo Fritto - $14: seasonal vegetables, olives, lemon, saffron aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-roasted Sardines - $19: white bean purée, tomato-pepper ragoût, garlic confit, capers, niçoise olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup du jour - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Greens - $9.5: shaved shallots, crispy chickpeas, beets, sieved egg, champagne-tarragon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets & Pear - $17: red watercress, parsley-spinach panade, toasted walnuts, champagne vinaigrette, Bleu D'Auvergne Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Duck Confit & Frisée - $18: haricots verts, tomato, crispy potato, warm bacon lardon vinaigrette, poached egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Kale & Watercress - $16: local pears, cipollini onions, blue cheese vinaigrette, Parmesan tuile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Moules Frites - $25: white wine, Pernod, cream, fennel, tomato, garlic, bay leaf, thyme Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $42: grilled ribeye, maître d' butter, frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Roasted Skatewing - $34: broccoli rabe, roasted fingerling potatoes, chili flake, lemon caper beurre blanc, petite fennel salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Salmon - $31: bacon braised French lentils, sautéed spinach, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, beurre blanc Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Grilled Striped Bass - $34: red lentil purée, roasted root vegetables, Marcona almonds, cured olive-citrus salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Paillard - $33: roasted shiitake mushrooms, apples, bacon lardons, capers, frisée, baby kale, potato purée, course mustard-cider sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cannelloni - $28: ricotta and Swiss chard, Parmesan, shaved black truffle, micro greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sardine Burger - $22: grass-fed Angus beef, fig and caramelized onion jam, aïoli, gorgonzola, arugula, served with a choice of mixed greens or frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Burger - $20.5: grass-fed Angus beef, aïoli, red onion, tomato, arugula, choice of cheese, served with a choice of mixed greens or frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich - $22: aïoli, goat cheese, olive relish, frisée, citrus vinaigrette, served with a choice of mixed greens or frites Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistro Hot Dog - $13: gruyère, Dijon mustard, served with a choice of mixed greens or frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ribeye Sandwich - $23: saffron aioli, olive-caper salsa Verde, espelette pepper, frites, baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $14: local fruit, crème frâiche, pure maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brioche French Toast - $15: local fruit compôte, crème frâiche, pure maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baked Creamed Eggs - $17: prosciutto, spinach, gruyère, petit salad, sliced baguette Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crab, Bacon Lardon and Shrimp Cakes - $21: adobo beurre blanc, two eggs any style, slaw, cider-maple-mustard vinaigrette Available at: brunch, lunch
- Grilled Lamb Merguez - $24: white cheddar grits, roasted fennel, spinach, capers, chimichurri, poached egg Available at: brunch, lunch
- Savory Steel-Cut Oats - $17: sautéed mushrooms, kale, parmesan, burnt shallot jus, crispy olive oil egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Toast - $17: roasted local mushrooms, caramelized onions, sherry cashew cream, mustard greens, grilled miche Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: brunch, lunch
- Croque Monsieur - $20: Wisconsin ham, gruyère, béchamel, served with mixed greens and frites Available at: brunch, lunch
- Croque Madame - $22: Wisconsin ham, gruyère cheese, béchamel, sunny side up egg, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spinach Omelette - $17: roasted tomatoes, goat cheese and bacon, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fines Herbes Omelette - $14: gruyère cheese, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Frites - $8: with mayonnaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Gratin - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haricot Verts - $7.5: shallot, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Spinach - $7.5: shallot, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Braised French Lentils - $7.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread & Butter - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Cheddar Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Sausage - $5.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cherry & Lemon Meringue - $11: lemon curd, spiced cherry syrup, crème chantilly, candied lemon peel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Butterscotch Pot de Crème - $9: chantilly cream, maple walnut tuile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Basque Cheesecake - $11: poached apricots, citrus ginger syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Tart - $12: chocolate ganache, coconut crème anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet and Ice Cream - $8: with petite cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Newsworthy - $14: Sweet Vermouth, Sherry, Rye, Orange Liqueur, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lambrusco Spritz - $14: Extra Dry Lambrusco, Bergamot Liqueur, lemon, grapefruit, orange, olives
- Sardine Cola - $13: Kronan Swedish Punsch, Angostura Amaro, Pernod Absinthe, Punch Jannamico Amaro, bitters, soda Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Provencal Nouveau - $14: State Line Vodka, Italicus Bergamot Liqueur, lavender, butterfly pea flower, lemon, sparkling wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- In the Meadow (NA) - $12: NA Gin, NA Sauvignon Blanc, chamomile, ginger, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Citronnade - $7: lemon, sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Champagne by the glass - $16: H. Billiot Fils Reserve, Brut, Grand Cru Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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- Fromagination — French
- L'Etoile — French
- LeC's Patisserie & Tea House — French
- Lallande — French
- Camp Cantina — French
- Clasen's European Bakery — French
- Tavernakaya — Japanese
- Natt Spil — Chinese
- Come Back Inn — Italian
- Madison Sourdough — American
- The Mediterranean Joint — Mediterranean
