The Madison 2.0 — Restaurant in Tampa

We recently visited Madison 2.0 to celebrate my birthday, and while our experience started off a bit rocky, it did improve over time.

My husband made a reservation in advance, but when we arrived, the hostess informed us that they never received it because they no longer use that booking platform. Unfortunately, this meant we had to wait for a table and sit at the bar in the meantime.

At the bar, we ordered drinks, which were excellent. However, the bartender’s service was underwhelming—she seemed indifferent and didn’t make much effort to be accommodating. We sat at the bar for over an hour before deciding to order an appetizer. We chose the cheesesteak egg rolls, which were offered in two flavors: cheesesteak or salmon. The menu stated “pick any two,” so I asked if we could get one of each. Without checking with the kitchen, the bartender simply said no. Despite this, the cheesesteak egg rolls were delicious—crispy, flavorful, and paired with a tasty sauce.

For dinner, we decided to order at the bar since the hostess never returned to update us on a table. I was interested in trying the jerk chicken pasta but wanted to substitute lobster for the chicken. Again, the bartender declined without checking with the kitchen, so both my husband and I ordered the dish as is. When it arrived, it was fresh, hot, and full of flavor, which we appreciated. When we asked for silverware the bartender gave us plastic cutlery. We saw other guests using real silverware so I expected the same for our meal. She did get them but reluctantly. The hostess finally returned and said our table will be available shortly, but she returned after 40 mins or so asking if we are good, not mentioning our table. At this point we knew we would be staying at the bar throughout our visit.

After dinner we asked a different bartender for the dessert menu. He asked the same female bartender who we were dealing with all night for the menu and she said no, without explanation as to why.

The overall atmosphere was lively and enjoyable. The DJ played a great mix of R&B and hip-hop, creating a fun vibe. While we’d be open to giving Madison 2.0 another try, a few improvements could enhance the experience—better communication regarding reservations, more accommodating service, and greater flexibility with menu customizations. If you’re a picky eater or prefer modifications, keep in mind that they stick strictly to the menu. Hopefully, on our next visit, we’ll be seated at a table and have a more attentive server.

Would we return? Yes, but with tempered...

Would give negative stars if possible. My wife told me she wanted to try this place out, so I made us reservations for Mother's Day. When calling, I made it known it was for us as well as my young children (5&2). When we arrived, we quickly realized this was not the type of place you bring children. The music is super loud and they had no high chairs. This is very much the grown and sexy type of establishment. Being that it was Mother's Day and basically every other restaurant was booked, we decided to stay. Bad choice.

We were seated after a small wait of less than 5 mins. The tablecloth was wet (the party prior to us likely spilled something on it). We were given 1 menu because they "were busy and didn't have enough menus" (no kids options). No big deal, we adjust and figure it out. After about 10 minutes, the waiter comes over and we place our order.

We specifically asked for a side of French fries to come out before the rest of the food so the kids can have something to munch on. We understood it was busy and expected it would take a while. An HOUR AND TEN MINUTES later and after asking the waiter 3 times, we get our fries with an apology that the kitchen was running behind.

I told my wife if the rest of the food isn't here by the time the fries are eaten, we will leave. Right when I asked for the check to pay for the fries, my plate came out. It was very clearly something that wasn't intended for me, but they brought it just to appease. I wait (had no choice because I was never given silverware) for my wife and kid's meal to come so we can all eat. After 10 more mins, waiter comes back and says he just checked and their meals weren't ready and would still be a while. I paid for the fries and we left.

We tried to give this place a shot as we wanted to support a local black owned business, but they clearly have no clue how to operate a business. It's all glitz and glamour, but they fall way short at being an actual restaurant. As someone who has worked in kitchens, they likely have inexperienced chefs/cooks and they can't keep up with the orders.

Needless to say, we will NEVER give them or their sister restaurant (Table 22) another shot They ruined Mother's Day for my wife. I felt bad because I was so happy to do this for her and they just failed miserably in every...

First time visiting Madison NoHo. The restaurant has a nice cozy vibe and live music which was great. Drinks and service was awesome. Seating and the space between tables was tight. We sat in the middle of the floor and the person behind me was trying to get out backed into my chair. There was just not enough space between tables and we was pretty back to back. Upon reviewing the menu that was in a document protector we was advised of them being out of about 4 menu items. We got the calamari to start ($18)and it was supposed to have a mango glaze which appeared to be missing. The calamari was fried very hard and tough to chew, we sent it back. I had the Jerk chicken pasta ($27), the chicken was seasoned but very dry and over cooked hard to swallow. The portion was small and came out on a saucer size plate. The pasta it's self had really no flavor. My husband had lamb chops that was just ok. The didn't appear to be grilled, I'm assuming they where baked? The quality of the lamb chop and appearance wasn't worth ($48). This place has potential but I think the food definitely needs some work. The best part of our dinner was the cornbread and the side salad you get with any entrée. I think they should review the food pricing and the quality of the food. Also the server didn't give me an actual receipt when it was time to pay. He brought out a tablet that said $140. So I couldn't confirm what I was actually being charged for. He did tell me I was charged 18% gratuity for a party of 2, even though the device I paid on prompted me to leave another tip. For some reason he said the normal system they used was down and that was the reason for no itemized receipt. I was really hoping this place would be a hidden gem, but the food quality just isn't there. I'm only giving 3 stars for the vibe, live music and drinks. The quality of the food I would only give a 2. I don't think we will be back as the food just isn't worth the...