The Side Door Grill and Tap — Restaurant in Madison

Service was rough. We were the only table there and it took a long time to get server to come over and take a drink order. We were ready to order everything and explained it would be in two tickets. The food took a very long time considering we were the only table but we figured maybe short staffed. Three people ordered chicken Alfredo and came out with spaghetti noodles, when asked about it they just said they were out of other noodles...... Okay but didn't say that before ordered. Brought out wrong drink orders. Asked for second round of drinks when food came out but then everyone was done eating and server was talking to people at the bar and forgot so we cancelled drinks and asked for check when that took so long. He forgot we asked for check spilt which was no big deal but had to come back three to four times to ask how to split the tab........

I was looking forward to trying the place - seemed eclectic, with a good menu! The one bartender & waiter working was stoned, drunk, or just completely out of his mind. He couldn't remember who ordered what- he put in the wrong order (added items to our order that we didn't order) - he put 2 tables on 1 check even though he was told we were 2 separate groups & even tried to charge for those extra food items...when we went to the bar to ask for the bill so we could leave, we had to explain 4x what a bill was...and that we wanted to pay... ok, enough about the service- the food - awful. The burgers were completely overcooked & the tater tots - were not even tater tots, they were coated in something & deep fried it seemed. We should have known better when it was empty when we arrived. We...

Side Door Grill is a good hearty simple American Food place with an impressive beer selection and a very knowledgeable staff.

There's always a beer of the day that you can get a great deal on a pitcher...

Food is Burgers, basics, fish fry on Saturday (add$1.50 and make your fish fry all-you-can-eat!). They also serve tots four different ways. And several tempting dessert choices too.

Indoor seating is good... The place is as little dark and full of interesting memorabilia/flair... Nice setting for a clandestine meeting/date I think.

Outdoor seating is pleasant with tables closer to the sidewalk offering some nice people watching.

This is just off of state street so parking is easy if you don't mind walking a...