Bierock: Craft Beer & Comfort Food — Restaurant in Madison

We had a great time at Bierock! It's a "word of mouth" sort of place because you have to drive into the mall to actually see it (nestled between Ace Hardware and a Pickle Ball court at Northport and Sherman Aves). A friend who lives in the neighborhood mentioned it me. It's a comfortable and reasonably quiet place to talk (inside or outside seating available), it has a deep selection of craft beers (many Wisconsin and local titles), and the food was original and delicious!

The menu shows thought. The appetizers have gourmet twists and you can order them like tapas or upgrade your entree's sides (default: a decent portion of kettle chips and a pickle). We shared the slaw, potato wedges, and spinach puffs (spinach dip in phyllo dough pastry squares) and we were not disappointed at all. The entrees consist of "bierocks" (meat pies--meat or vegetarian filling in a folded pastry) and burgers. We opted for lamb, beef, and vegetarian bierocks, and we tasted each others. Wow! They were great! And, they come with a dipping sauce that is paired with your individual selection.

Beyond the food, Bierock's aims at being a social gathering space (it hosts event nights, themed gatherings, and live music on weekends) and it is a community-minded business and supports many local causes. Overall, the vibe is relaxed, positive, and encouraging to families of all varieties. So, if you're looking for something beyond the usual pizza or fish fry (not that there's anything wrong with that), give 'em a try. We're...

I placed my order for curbside pickup via phone. My order was promptly brought to my car at the promised time - but without a credit card receipt. I had to call back & find out the charged amount. I ordered the Nebraska burger for the Madison Burger Week special deal. I upgraded to potato wedges & also ordered a side of Mushroom Stoganoff. The burger was very tasty, juicy & clearly made from fresh beef, which is sourced locally. Burger toppings were sautéed onions & Cheddar cheese - I skipped the kraut. I detected a bit of a sweet taste which must be from the onions. Overall, a very good burger. I will order a burger from Bierock again!! The potato wedges & mushroom stroganoff were also tasty but nothing special. I would also order both again. I'm not sure what all is included in the seasoning on the wedges but it seemed like I detected an almost vinegar-y flavor. This did not detract from their tastiest though. This was my first time ordering from Bierock & I will definitely order again - but next time I'll try to remember to request a receipt as it was neither offered nor provided as...

My wife and I enjoyed a Friday night meal at Bierock. We each ordered a beer, a bierock each, and an order of bacon wrapped dates. For the most part, it was an enjoyable meal and the price was just right. All of what we ordered came in around $40 with a tip.

However, a couple things I'd like to point out. There are more beers to enjoy than IPAs. The list of beers seemed to be dominated by IPAs, neither of which my wife or I care for. If that is your thing, go for it. Second, the food came out HOT. I took a bite out of a bacon wrapped date shortly after it came to my table and it burned my mouth so bad that five days later, my mouth is still healing.Third, and last, while the bacon wrapped date had a great flavor it was lacking in texture. It was not-yet-crisp bacon wrapped around a ball of mush. Still, loved the flavor.

We'll likely go back to Bierock in a different season with different beer choices, and I'll wait much, much longer before biting...