Madison Lighthouse

I love the view of the river and the food is all good. I HATE HATE HATE the cigarette smoking. It should never be allowed. I would give this a five star review except for the hideous ashtrays on every table. Please ban the smoking in your establishment. It hurts everyone including your wait staff.

Under new ownership and totally updated, I was pleasantly surprised. Typical bar food menu and decent prices. The drink prices are very good. Outside seating and live music it will be a great place hang out during nice weather. Since it is a floating restaurant it is subject to the river flooding and debris. Attached to a dock so you can boat in to the restaurant. They operate on cash only right now and warn you at the top of the stairs. They also have an atm onsite. I had the fried fish and shrimp combo basket. Shrimp were butterflied and coated in a standard batter. Fish were described as loins, but they were more like a thick filet. Standard wine offering and bourbon/whiskey selection starts with beam and jack, ends at makers mark. Our crew will be back.

The place was nearly empty on a mostly rainy Monday. We had a very sweet server who made great recommendations. Their southwest egg rolls were unique and delicious. I had the cod basket and it was very good. My husband had a classic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich and said it was also very good. We were hesitant about this place because of the average rating but decided to try it out because it was one of the only places open in the sleepy town of Madison. Glad we stopped in, eating here on the river was a treat.

What a nice location. Spoiled by incredibly poor service. 17 of us at bar could have had many more drinks and food if servers and bar manager were on their game..

Loved sitting right on the river. The service was good. Our meals and appetizers were good. I would eat here again.