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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sardine
Dairy-Free at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup du jour, Oeufs Mayonnaise and Mushroom Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup du jour, Oeufs Mayonnaise and Sautéed Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup du jour, Savory Steel-Cut Oats and Oeufs Mayonnaise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach Omelette, Warm Montchevre Goat Cheese and Breakfast Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fines Herbes Omelette, Breakfast Sausage and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fines Herbes Omelette, Breakfast Sausage and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Sausage, Bacon and Oysters on the half shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sardine
Sardine in Madison has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Haricot Verts, Sautéed Spinach and Provencal Nouveau. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sardine
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spinach Omelette | 20.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Croque Madame | 27 g | 47.9 g |
| Oysters on the half shell | 0.2 g | 39.1 g |
| Sardine Burger | 0 g | 36.1 g |
| Warm Montchevre Goat Cheese | 13.6 g | 26 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Wood-roasted Sardines | 20 g | 23 g |
| Croque Monsieur | 23.1 g | 23 g |
| Roasted Beets & Pear | 17.9 g | 22.8 g |
| Lambrusco Spritz | 46.9 g | 22.8 g |
| Fines Herbes Omelette | 0.3 g | 22.4 g |
| White Cheddar Grits | 116.8 g | 20.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the half shell: with mignonette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plateau du Fromage - $20: selection of cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Tartine - $18: apple, celeriac, capers, dill, trout roe, crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piccolo Fritto - $14: seasonal vegetables, olives, lemon, saffron aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-roasted Sardines - $19: white bean purée, tomato-pepper ragoût, garlic confit, capers, niçoise olives Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup du jour - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Greens - $9.5: shaved shallots, crispy chickpeas, beets, sieved egg, champagne-tarragon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets & Pear - $17: red watercress, parsley-spinach panade, toasted walnuts, champagne vinaigrette, Bleu D'Auvergne Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Duck Confit & Frisée - $18: haricots verts, tomato, crispy potato, warm bacon lardon vinaigrette, poached egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Kale & Watercress - $16: local pears, cipollini onions, blue cheese vinaigrette, Parmesan tuile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Moules Frites - $25: white wine, Pernod, cream, fennel, tomato, garlic, bay leaf, thyme Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $42: grilled ribeye, maître d' butter, frites Dietary tags: Low-Sodium 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, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Salmon - $31: bacon braised French lentils, sautéed spinach, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, beurre blanc Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Grilled Striped Bass - $34: red lentil purée, roasted root vegetables, Marcona almonds, cured olive-citrus salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC 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, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brioche French Toast - $15: local fruit compôte, crème frâiche, pure maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Toast - $17: roasted local mushrooms, caramelized onions, sherry cashew cream, mustard greens, grilled miche Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, lunch
- Croque Monsieur - $20: Wisconsin ham, gruyère, béchamel, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: brunch, lunch
- Croque Madame - $22: Wisconsin ham, gruyère cheese, béchamel, sunny side up egg, served with mixed greens and frites 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: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Frites - $8: with mayonnaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Gratin - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haricot Verts - $7.5: shallot, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Spinach - $7.5: shallot, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Braised French Lentils - $7.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread & Butter - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Cheddar Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Sausage - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Butterscotch Pot de Crème - $9: chantilly cream, maple walnut tuile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Basque Cheesecake - $11: poached apricots, citrus ginger syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Flourless Chocolate Tart - $12: chocolate ganache, coconut crème anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet and Ice Cream - $8: with petite cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- 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, Halal, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Sardine
- Is Sardine dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sardine has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup du jour, Oeufs Mayonnaise and Mushroom Toast.
- What can I eat at Sardine on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup du jour, Oeufs Mayonnaise and Mushroom Toast carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sardine have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Haricot Verts and Sautéed Spinach.
- Is Sardine gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sardine?
- Spinach Omelette, at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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