we have been visitors intermittently to Sardine, always hoping for a better experience and it always disappoints. The place is lovely, especially sitting outside on a summer evening, the style is stylish and the staff have been universally nice, helpful and pleasant. But a thin overcooked swordfish (they have surprisingly limited seafood entrees for a "fish place") on bland polenta... More

My daughters and I took my wife here for mother's day brunch a couple of weeks ago. We had a wonderful experience. We got in a little early and waited at the bar while our table was prepared. The girls got orange juice with a couple of raspberries in them, a nice touch which the bartender put in there and... More

Sardine is a very nice, upbeat, modern, contemporary white tablecloth type of place. Great for special occasions (unless you want to talk quietly), and for office get togethers. If you want quiet, go somewhere else. Great bar, great small plate selection for you or for sharing at the bar or bar area tables. The menu is complete, and everything we... More

Sardine had been recommended as a great place for brunch and delivered in all respects. The venue looks a little odd from outside. (But who hangs around outside?) The wonderful dining room is spacious and airy with views over the lake at one end. For a leisurely breakfast it scored full marks. The service was friendly and not rushed. The... More

We went as a group of 13 diverse diners. The atmosphere was great, the fool mostly good, the wait staff very personable, the pacing POOR! We dined early (5PM) with a reservation, knowing that we were a large group and needed to be at a presentation by 8:00. Two and half hours later, desert was not an option, or we... More

This was our first visit to Sardine, and we will be back. Great happy hour-spent it at the bar and had wine and half priced oysters. The doors were open and the view of Lake Monona was beautiful. We sat at a table by the window and had a pleasant and helpful waiter. We asked for recommendations and he gave... More

We went as a large group to Sardine for dinner. The food and atmosphere was average for the price. The staff was friendly. I had the Salmon and it was tasty but not much different than most restaurants.

We had brunch here last Sunday. The food was great along with the service and managements attention to its customers was wonderful. It was a little cool for us to sit outside, but it would be great in nicer weather. We did have a nice table by the windows - the restaurant has a nice view of the lake. Plan... More

Ambiance and food were great and the brunch cocktails were a good price but our service was a little lacking.