Restaurants | Bars/Taverns | Coffee/Cafes | Wineries/Breweries | Sweet Treats Catering/Made-to-Order | Near Madison | Restaurants on the Hill
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Whether you’ve spent the day perusing Madison’s Main Street shops, exploring at Clifty Falls State Park, or taking in our historic sites, you’re going to work up an appetite.
Madison has a variety of unique dining options that will please picky eaters, foodies, and everyone in-between! Cafes, sandwich shops, diners, pubs, and much more can be found in Madison. Dine-in and relax for a while or take out and continue your adventure. It’s up to you how you discover Madison.
Restaurants
Bad Apple Macs
Fun upscale casual family dining with a full bar.
605 W Main Street
(812) 274-0469
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Bello’s Pizza
One of Madison’s favorite classic take-out and delivery pizza joints.
216 E Main St
(812) 265-4288
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Hinkle’s Sandwich Shop
A nostalgic hamburger restaurant and shake shop that has been in business at the same location since 1933.
204 W Main Street
(812) 265-3919
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Historic Broadway Tavern
Indiana’s oldest tavern and a Madison hometown classic. Serving homestyle cooking, live entertainment, and a full bar for over 178 years.
313 Broadway St
(812) 265-2346
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Hong Kong Kitchen
Serving fine Chinese and Thai gourmet meals in a family-owned environment.
102 E Main Street
(812) 273-6633
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Mad Love Eat + Drink
An energetic restaurant and bar with a cool mix of history, funky art, music, great food, and specialty island-style drinks.
709 West Main Street
(812) 274-0636
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Pizza Uncommon
Uniquely crafted pizza cooked on a stone deck. Not your average pizza place!
709 West Main Street
(812) 274-0489
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Red On Main
American bistro featuring chef designed menus beautiful back bar area and a nice dining room experience.
122 E Main Street
(812) 274-0105
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Red Pepper Deli
Gourmet deli serving lunch and dinner sandwiches, wraps, salads, and desserts.
902 W Main Street
(812) 265-3354
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Red Pepperoni
Homemade and hand-tossed pizza in a family-style environment with over 50 craft beer selections.
842 W Main Street
(812) 274-0111
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Rivercrest Lighthouse Marina Restaurant & Lounge
Floating bar and grill, right on the Ohio River. Walk up or dock up to enjoy good food and views.
375 W Vaughn Dr
(812) 265-3280
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The Downtowner
A hometown sandwich shop that serves sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, and desserts.
104 E Main Street
(812) 274-3344
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Bar/Tavern
Off Broadway Taproom
A 21+ casual craft beer bar with fantastic food options.
218 E Main Street
(812) 274-0216
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Shipley’s Tavern
Founded in 1867, a 21+ downtown landmark. Serving drinks and the famous Shipley Burger.
322 West Street
(812) 265-4215
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Coffee/Cafe
Crafted Coffee Co.
An inspiring coffee shop atmosphere serving locally roasted, ethically sourced coffees, freshly baked pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads, along with specialty alcoholic beverages.
329 W Main Street
(812) 274-0739
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The Creperie at Gallery 115
An art gallery café serving sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee, teas, and old fashioned soda floats from a selection of vintage bottled pops.
Crêperie + Charcuterie Café. Located in Gallery 115.
115 E Main St
(812) 274-4371
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The Attic Coffee Mill Cafe
In-house artisan-roasted specialty coffees from around the world, grilled panini sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, gourmet foods, as well as a wonderful selection of gifts.
631 W Main Street
(812) 265-5781
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The Red Roaster
A family-owned coffee shop with a variety of specialty coffees, espresso, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, lunch specials, daily soups, and desserts.
100 W Main Street
(812) 274-0762
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Wineries & Breweries
Lanthier Winery & Distillery
Madison’s oldest winery and first distillery with a stunning outdoor garden space.
123 Mill Street
(812) 273-2409
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Mad Paddle Brewstillery
Historic feed mill turned Brewery/Distillery with a state of the art steam pump self-pour wall. Enjoy Mad Paddle beer, guest taps, moonshine cocktails, wine, and live music.
301 West Street
(812) 274-0595
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New Madison Brewing Company
Local craft brewing company with a taproom.
3463 County Road 100 West
(812) 274-0479
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Thomas Family Winery
Handcrafted traditional wines, old-world ciders, homemade bread, and cheeses in a historic ambiance. Live music year round.
208 E Second Street
(812) 273-3755
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Sweet Treats
Chillbilly Treats
Seasonal retro-style walk-up diner serving burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes, sundaes, and soft serve ice cream.
115 E Vaughn Dr
(812) 274-9495
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Cocoa Safari Chocolates
Serving hand-crafted, premium chocolates since 2005. Famous for their amazing flavors, incredible textures, and overall deliciousness.
118 W Main St
(812) 273-8800
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Horst’s Little Bakery Haus
Delicious little breakfast diner with famously tasty donuts and special order cakes.
843 W Main Street
(812) 274-2051
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Sallie’s by the Sea Shore
Family-run, small batch ice cream company, voted TOP 20 in Indiana in 2020. Homemade ice cream and gourmet hot dogs served in an outdoor café with occasional live music!
2nd Street
(219) 216-4843
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Scoops Ice Cream
32 delicious flavors of ice cream, sherbet, and sorbet. The shoppe also features handmade fudge and gourmet popcorn.
115 W Main St
(812) 265-4700
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The Red Peppermint
Self-serve frozen yogurt with an array of toppings, ice cream, and smoothies.
301 W Main Street
(812) 274-0555
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Catering/Made to Order
Bad Apple Macs
Catering services for a range of tastes.
605 W Main Street
(812) 274-0469
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Charcuterie Jo’s
Beautifully crafted custom charcuterie delivered or catered.
Online Only
jordangardner2011@gmail.com
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Chickadee’s Home Bakeshop
Specialty decorated sugar cookies made to order. Watch for pop ups in our local shops!
Online Only
(812) 599-7580
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Crumbles by Susanna
Paradise Cove Catering
Traditional and elegant fare with a team of expert caterers.
Tasteful Cakes & Desserts
Specialty cakes and desserts made to order.
Online Only
(812) 701-7648
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The Red Pepper Deli
Gourmet deli serving lunch and dinner sandwiches, wraps, salads, and desserts.
902 W Main Street
(812) 265-3354
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Around Madison
Crimson Oak Restaurant & Pub
Crimson Oak is a gastropub in beautiful downtown North Vernon, IN whose focus is high-quality, chef-driven food and superb service. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist you in selecting a speciality cocktail to pair with your meal.
51 NORTH MADISON AVENUE — NORTH VERNON, IN
The 1894 Lodge
Fresh, local-cut steaks, homegrown produce and herbs at a family-friendly neighborhood bar and grill.
409 E Main St. New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 628-9006
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The Hassmer House Tavern and Inn
They are a farm to table restaurant in Versailles IN. They offer a wide variety of food including burgers, flatbreads, pasta dishes, steaks, pork chops and more. They also have beer, wine and a full liquor bar.
103 W Tyson St P.O. Box 394 Versailles, IN
Stream Cliff Historic Farm Restaurant & Winery
Indiana’s oldest herb farm with a large selection of perennials, annuals, and herbs for sale. Also on the grounds are a restaurant, winery, three gift shops, an antique shop, and chapel special events.
8225 S County Rd 90 W Commiskey, IN
(812)346-5859
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Restaurants on the Hill
If you know Madison, you know Madison Hilltop. Although the downtown historic district gets lots of attention, the “Hilltop” keeps Madison moving forward. This is where you will find the chain fast food restaurants along with grocery, chain hotels, and so much more. There are also lots of restaurant options up here so take a look at the lists below – and enjoy a taste of Madison Hilltop.
Black Olive
Black Olive is your premier Italian restaurant and dine-in restaurant serving up delicious authentic Italian food for your pleasure.
700 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-0611
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Boneyard Grill
Sports bar and grill in a fun atmosphere.
513 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273 2663
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Brittany’s Brick Oven Pizza B-Bop’s
Scratch-made, brick oven pizza and decadent Susanmade desserts.
2034 Lanier Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-3337
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Clifty Falls Restaurant
The Falls Restaurant serves fresh home-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Clifty Falls State park.
1650 Clifty Hollow Rd, Madison, IN 47250
(877) 925-4389
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Diego’s Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant and bar.
2455 Lanier Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-0065
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El Nopalito Mexican Cuisine
Mexican restaurant and bar.
327 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-9501
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Empress of China
Authentic Szechuan/Hunan cuisine.
425 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-6868
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Harry’s Stone Grill
A steakhouse with American-style food, a full-service bar, and a banquet facility on site.
621 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-3408
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Hoboken Eddie’s
Specialty dishes prepared on site by Chef Edmund Patrick “Hoboken Eddie” McCarthy. Award-winning barbecue sauces, smoking steak sauces, and dragon breathing hot sauces.
2840 Wilson Ave, Madison, IN 47250
(551) 486-5522
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Higher Grounds Coffee, Tea, Smoothies & Sandwiches
A drive-thru coffee shop on Madison’s hilltop, offering gourmet sandwiches, artisan coffee, teas, smoothies, and more.
307 E Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-0973
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Horst Little Bakery Hilltop
Delicious little breakfast diner with famously tasty donuts and special order cakes.
220 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-1295
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Hos Coffee
Quality coffee and great tasting pastries in a welcoming atmosphere.
603 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-3467
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Morning People Cafe
Home-cooked breakfast and lunch classics.
517 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-0599
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Sushi Bar
Freshly-made sushi with an extensive menu.
630 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-0889
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Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant and bar.
1111 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-2715
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Yamato Japanese Steak House
Hibachi grill and sushi restaurant serving fresh seafood, delicious steaks, and savory chicken entrees.
140 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-8181
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Chain Restaurants
Arby’s
Clifty Dr.
Bob Evans
Clifty Dr.
Burger King
Clifty Dr.
Captain D’s
Jefferson Plaza
Dairy Queen
Jefferson Plaza
Domino’s Pizza
Clifty Dr.
Frisch’s Big Boy
Clifty Dr.
Hardee’s
Clifty Dr.
KFC
Clifty Dr.
McDonalds
Jefferson Plaza
Papa Johns
Jefferson Plaza
Pizza Hut
Clifty Dr.
Rally’s
Clifty Dr.
Subway
Michigan Rd
Taco Bell
Franks Dr.
Wendy’s
Clifty Dr.
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