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Oakcrest Tavern

Burger Joint and Pub$$$$
Madison
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    Helen B.
    "Delicious fish fries on Fridays."(5 Tips)
    Kathleen S.
    "Great cheeseburgers, nothing fancy or gimmicky."(2 Tips)
    Jennifer W.
    "The burgers and Reuben sandwiches are awesome!"(2 Tips)
    Amy R.
    "Made from steak trimmings it is perfectly beefy in flavor"(2 Tips)
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  • Richard S.heart icon on user image
    Richard SchisslerMarch 13, 2015
    Great bacon cheddar burger!! Best ever had from bar. I will say that it is a very small place, so beware. It is also lacking parking, all in all I will return. 😃🍔
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonJune 24, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    This is my favorite bar burger in Madison. Made from steak trimmings it is perfectly beefy in flavor
  • Allison V.
    Allison VolkmanSeptember 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Possibly the best steak sandwich in town. Sweet potato fries are nice alternative. Fish fry on Wednesday's not as crowded as the packed house Fridays.
  • Helen B.heart icon on user image
    Helen BertoOctober 15, 2015
    Tiny facility, but stick around, the food is well worth the wait. Delicious fish fries on Fridays. Burgers are made fresh and taste fantastic!
  • JH H.heart icon on user image
    JH H-DMay 16, 2020
    Both the perch and cod fish fries are SOLID! Oakcrest is a Madison institution
  • Jennifer W.heart icon on user image
    Huge portions of delicious food! The burgers and Reuben sandwiches are awesome! I can't wait to go back. YUM
  • Brad L.heart icon on user image
    Brad LeegeMarch 1, 2015
    Great burgers sourced from Knoche's Meat Market across the street. Cozy, authentic, Wisconsin neighborhood tavern.
  • Dave S.heart icon on user image
    Dave SawyerApril 5, 2015
    It's a bar. abut, it's a bar with delicious bar fare (especially the burgers) and excellent service.
  • Kellie L.heart icon on user image
    Kellie LoebFebruary 2, 2016
    Del works the grill and Monday and Tuesday and he is awesome! Music is great too!
  • Cyndi H.
    Cyndi HolmanAugust 20, 2014
    Burgers are made from fresh ground beef from across the street.
  • Jeff T.heart icon on user image
    Jeff TAugust 31, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Food is consistently good. Burgers and Fish are good.
  • Kathleen S.
    Kathleen SpencerNovember 22, 2012
    Great cheeseburgers, nothing fancy or gimmicky. Just delicious.
  • Andy F.heart icon on user image
    Andy FangDecember 2, 2016
    Great Fish Fry!
  • Mitch Z.
    Mitch ZulegerSeptember 30, 2011
    The perch plate is the best in town.
  • Kellie L.heart icon on user image
    Kellie LoebMarch 1, 2016
    Del is fantastic bartender/chef.
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SalyersJune 1, 2019
    Burger was delicious
  • Suzanne Sarah F.
    Suzanne Sarah ForsbergSeptember 17, 2011
    The dream team here is Oscar on bar and Craig on the grill ... experience trumps youth, here.
  • pattie c.
    pattie cOctober 18, 2010
    Great beer and atmosphere
  • James R.
    James RollinsAugust 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best burger I've had in Madison.
  • Jared C.
    Jared ChipJuly 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Good Wednesday night fish fry!
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