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, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, volumetrics, carnivore, raw-food, aip, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, sirtfood, candida, pegan
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: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Oysters on the half shell: with mignonette Dietary tags: 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, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Charcuterie Plate - $20: locally cured meats, country pâté, duck liver mousse, grilled bread, pickled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Warm Montchevre Goat Cheese - $14: roasted tomato jam, niçoise olive tapenade, grilled bread, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Plateau du Fromage - $20: selection of cheeses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Liver Toasts - $13: baby greens, fruit compote Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Oeufs Mayonnaise - $5.5: hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, chives, sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Tartine - $18: apple, celeriac, capers, dill, trout roe, crostini Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Piccolo Fritto - $14: seasonal vegetables, olives, lemon, saffron aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Wood-roasted Sardines - $19: white bean purée, tomato-pepper ragoût, garlic confit, capers, niçoise olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Soup du jour - $8.5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Salads
- House Greens - $9.5: shaved shallots, crispy chickpeas, beets, sieved egg, champagne-tarragon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Beets & Pear - $17: red watercress, parsley-spinach panade, toasted walnuts, champagne vinaigrette, Bleu D'Auvergne Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Warm Duck Confit & Frisée - $18: haricots verts, tomato, crispy potato, warm bacon lardon vinaigrette, poached egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Baby Kale & Watercress - $16: local pears, cipollini onions, blue cheese vinaigrette, Parmesan tuile Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
Main Courses
- Moules Frites - $25: white wine, Pernod, cream, fennel, tomato, garlic, bay leaf, thyme Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steak Frites - $42: grilled ribeye, maître d' butter, frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Pan-Roasted Skatewing - $34: broccoli rabe, roasted fingerling potatoes, chili flake, lemon caper beurre blanc, petite fennel salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Seared Salmon - $31: bacon braised French lentils, sautéed spinach, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, beurre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Wood-Grilled Striped Bass - $34: red lentil purée, roasted root vegetables, Marcona almonds, cured olive-citrus salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Paillard - $33: roasted shiitake mushrooms, apples, bacon lardons, capers, frisée, baby kale, potato purée, course mustard-cider sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Cannelloni - $28: ricotta and Swiss chard, Parmesan, shaved black truffle, micro greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sardine Burger - $22: grass-fed Angus beef, fig and caramelized onion jam, aïoli, gorgonzola, arugula, served with a choice of mixed greens or frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich - $22: aïoli, goat cheese, olive relish, frisée, citrus vinaigrette, served with a choice of mixed greens or frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Bistro Hot Dog - $13: gruyère, Dijon mustard, served with a choice of mixed greens or frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Ribeye Sandwich - $23: saffron aioli, olive-caper salsa Verde, espelette pepper, frites, baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $14: local fruit, crème frâiche, pure maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Brioche French Toast - $15: local fruit compôte, crème frâiche, pure maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Baked Creamed Eggs - $17: prosciutto, spinach, gruyère, petit salad, sliced baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crab, Bacon Lardon and Shrimp Cakes - $21: adobo beurre blanc, two eggs any style, slaw, cider-maple-mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Lamb Merguez - $24: white cheddar grits, roasted fennel, spinach, capers, chimichurri, poached egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Savory Steel-Cut Oats - $17: sautéed mushrooms, kale, parmesan, burnt shallot jus, crispy olive oil egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mushroom Toast - $17: roasted local mushrooms, caramelized onions, sherry cashew cream, mustard greens, grilled miche Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Croque Monsieur - $20: Wisconsin ham, gruyère, béchamel, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Croque Madame - $22: Wisconsin ham, gruyère cheese, béchamel, sunny side up egg, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Omelette - $17: roasted tomatoes, goat cheese and bacon, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fines Herbes Omelette - $14: gruyère cheese, served with mixed greens and frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Frites - $8: with mayonnaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Gratin - $8.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Haricot Verts - $7.5: shallot, garlic Dietary tags: Keto, 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, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Sautéed Spinach - $7.5: shallot, garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Bacon Braised French Lentils - $7.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Bread & Butter - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- White Cheddar Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Sausage - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Bacon - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Cherry & Lemon Meringue - $11: lemon curd, spiced cherry syrup, crème chantilly, candied lemon peel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Butterscotch Pot de Crème - $9: chantilly cream, maple walnut tuile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Basque Cheesecake - $11: poached apricots, citrus ginger syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Tart - $12: chocolate ganache, coconut crème anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sorbet and Ice Cream - $8: with petite cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Newsworthy - $14: Sweet Vermouth, Sherry, Rye, Orange Liqueur, bitters
- 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
- Provencal Nouveau - $14: State Line Vodka, Italicus Bergamot Liqueur, lavender, butterfly pea flower, lemon, sparkling wine
- In the Meadow (NA) - $12: NA Gin, NA Sauvignon Blanc, chamomile, ginger, lemon
- Citronnade - $7: lemon, sugar
- Champagne by the glass - $16: H. Billiot Fils Reserve, Brut, Grand Cru