French-Inspired Steaks & Fish Steal the Show

Cadre Restaurant (Madison): French-Inspired Steaks & Fish Steal the Show—Just Skip the Snails 🥩 Cadre Restaurant served up a meal of highs (insane main courses!) and tiny lows (mild snails, not-sweet wine)—and ended with me power-walking for 2.5 hours to work off the huge portions. Here’s the breakdown of this French-leaning gem: 🌟 The Standouts: Fish & Beef Mains (10/10, No Notes!) These two dishes alone make Cadre worth a visit—flavorful, hearty, and clearly rooted in French technique: Fish & Beef Entrées ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chef’s kiss. Both were cooked to perfection: the fish was tender, flaky, and bathed in a rich, herby sauce; the beef was juicy, well-seasoned, and melted in every bite. The cooking method screamed classic French (slow-simmered depth, balanced flavors)—even if the plating felt a little… unexpected (I had to double-check if it was really French presentation!). And the portions? Massive—we’re talking “leave full and take no leftovers” big. 🐌 The Only Letdown: Snails (Go to Tornado Instead!) The escargot was the only miss. It tasted way too mild—no bold garlic or herb punch that makes snails delicious. If you’re craving good escargot in Madison, skip this and head to Tornado—they do it way better. 🍷 Drinks: Bubbly Rosé Wasn’t Sweet Enough (Italian Wine Wins Again!) I ordered the sparkling rosé, and it was fine—but not sweet enough for my taste. Turns out, I’m still loyal to Italian wines (they just hit that sweet spot I love!). It paired okay with the food, but nothing to write home about. 🚶 The Post-Meal Ritual: 2.5 Hours of Walking Let’s be real—after that huge meal, I had no choice but to power-walk. Two and a half hours later, I finally felt human again 😂. Worth it for the mains, though. 📌 Final Verdict: Come for the Mains Cadre is a winner for anyone craving French-inspired comfort food. Skip the snails, lower your expectations for the rosé, and dive straight into the fish or beef—you’ll leave happy (and full enough to walk off!). #food #InternationalStudentEats #StudentFoodHunt #BeautifulMeals #FoodDiary #MadisonFoodHunt #Madison #MadisonLife #MadisonFood