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Kettle Black Kitchen is a family-owned and run eclectic restaurant that offers a unique and inviting dining experience. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and a menu that blends traditional flavors with southwest twists, our restaurant celebrates the rich diversity of American cuisine. From the moment guests walk through the door, they can expect warm hospitality, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects our family’s dedication to both great food and community. The menu showcases inventive dishes that balance bold flavors and comfort, whether it’s hand-crafted small plates, hearty entrées, or creative desserts. Above all, our restaurant is a place where the love for food and family shines through.
Hours
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1835 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 455-0565
Website: https://kettleblackkitchen.com/
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Reviews
Neal Silbert
Overall a very nice Monroe street restaurant, demonstrating the variety and creativity of the restaurant scene in madison, WI.
If you’re Lucy you can find street parking in Monroe street, otherwise you’ll need to park on a side street a bit away.
The food is very good through 2 or 5 dishes had too much salt in them – the Salmon is a constant staple and very good on their daily rotating menu, but the rice was too salty – which was a shame.
Service was excellent.
The carrot cake is made at Kettle Black and very good. A close rival to the carrot cakes from Madison Sour Dough who sets the high bar.
Dishes are generally shared plates and tasty. The duck looked very good but after ordering we were too full.
The meal came to about $50 per person and seemed a fair value.
Kettle Black seems like the kind of restaurant you can visit without getting tired of the menu. If they can get the salt under control on the salmon and the olive toast it’ll get 5 stars from me.
Of note, the chocolate dessert – a dense delicious pudding was really good and worth trying.
… moreIf you’re Lucy you can find street parking in Monroe street, otherwise you’ll need to park on a side street a bit away.
The food is very good through 2 or 5 dishes had too much salt in them – the Salmon is a constant staple and very good on their daily rotating menu, but the rice was too salty – which was a shame.
Service was excellent.
The carrot cake is made at Kettle Black and very good. A close rival to the carrot cakes from Madison Sour Dough who sets the high bar.
Dishes are generally shared plates and tasty. The duck looked very good but after ordering we were too full.
The meal came to about $50 per person and seemed a fair value.
Kettle Black seems like the kind of restaurant you can visit without getting tired of the menu. If they can get the salt under control on the salmon and the olive toast it’ll get 5 stars from me.
Of note, the chocolate dessert – a dense delicious pudding was really good and worth trying.
iEatMadison
Went here for Valentine’s and had one of the best meals I’ve had in Madison.
The restaurant was smaller than expected which was nice because it read intimate, which I appreciated.
Upon entering it’s difficult to know what to do because there isn’t a host stand and there really isn’t anyone to greet you. Went to the bar and was pointed to our table. For a day like valentines, the lack of care was a bit odd but we move.
We ordered:
Cheddar biscuits – the internet said these were a must have! My husband loved them but I thought they were a bit crunchy but still super tasty.
Brisket empanadas – I will typically order an available dumpling in any restaurant I go to. I didn’t love these. The presentation was weird. They looked like bread. With that said, the brisket was well seasoned and cooked well. I would have preferred a finer cut on the brisket instead of the chunks. I also don’t know if I felt the empanadas were a good fit for the menu; seemed a bit out of place.
Brisket farfalle – 10/10! Loved this. I added salt and pepper and it was perfect. Noodles cooked perfectly with the entire dish being so flavorful.
Pork chop – 15/10! Star of the show. Eats like a steak. Thick cut. Flavored perfectly.
Overall this restaurant is 5/5! There were a few things that I didn’t love but that’s just more personal preference than a failure of the establishment. I’m eager to visit the restaurant again to try more things on the menu.
… moreThe restaurant was smaller than expected which was nice because it read intimate, which I appreciated.
Upon entering it’s difficult to know what to do because there isn’t a host stand and there really isn’t anyone to greet you. Went to the bar and was pointed to our table. For a day like valentines, the lack of care was a bit odd but we move.
We ordered:
Cheddar biscuits – the internet said these were a must have! My husband loved them but I thought they were a bit crunchy but still super tasty.
Brisket empanadas – I will typically order an available dumpling in any restaurant I go to. I didn’t love these. The presentation was weird. They looked like bread. With that said, the brisket was well seasoned and cooked well. I would have preferred a finer cut on the brisket instead of the chunks. I also don’t know if I felt the empanadas were a good fit for the menu; seemed a bit out of place.
Brisket farfalle – 10/10! Loved this. I added salt and pepper and it was perfect. Noodles cooked perfectly with the entire dish being so flavorful.
Pork chop – 15/10! Star of the show. Eats like a steak. Thick cut. Flavored perfectly.
Overall this restaurant is 5/5! There were a few things that I didn’t love but that’s just more personal preference than a failure of the establishment. I’m eager to visit the restaurant again to try more things on the menu.
Michael Stricklin
The fact that the menu changes is so awesome. Getting to experience the food while on my visit to Madison was wonderful. The salmon tasted amazing, the carrots were so good with local ingredients. The butternut squash pasta was sooo good. The flavors were all so unique to their plate but also wen together well. Thank you for the experience.
… moreBryon Schmitz
We had early dinner reservations at 4:30. First customers there on a beautiful day outside. Ordered a couple of cocktails along with two shared items, biscuits and venison. Both were absolutely must haves. Don’t see Venison much on menus. Perfectly good. Great flavor.
Onto dinner. The salmon was just the right spice or heat. Our waitress informed us about the heat on it. We both thought it was just right. Not over the top. The pappardelle noodles were cooked perfectly. The flavor was soooo good. Excellent dish. Both were right up our alley.
The dessert was carrot cake and it was not super dense. It was light and delicious. Coconut. No raisins. I like raisins but my wife doesn’t. Happy middle ground. I don’t mind. Cake was perfect.
Great service and very attentive. Thank you
… moreOnto dinner. The salmon was just the right spice or heat. Our waitress informed us about the heat on it. We both thought it was just right. Not over the top. The pappardelle noodles were cooked perfectly. The flavor was soooo good. Excellent dish. Both were right up our alley.
The dessert was carrot cake and it was not super dense. It was light and delicious. Coconut. No raisins. I like raisins but my wife doesn’t. Happy middle ground. I don’t mind. Cake was perfect.
Great service and very attentive. Thank you
Randy J
Tried for first time for wife’s birthday dinner. Knocked it out of the park. Cocktails were delicious. Cheddar biscuits are legendary and a must have. Street corn so good. We had the Potato & Cheese Soup with Fried Chicken and the Duck Pot Pie. Both outstanding and savory. The fried chicken was a small breaded ball on top of the soup, would have been nice for a little more of that, but the soup itself is orgasmic! The carrot cake birthday surprise was a nice finish.
… moreKirk Rader
One of the best meals I’ve had since moving to Madison a few years ago. Innovative takes on classic dishes and preparations that are unique but still true to their origins. The duck breast al pastor, for example, could compete with the trendiest restaurants in Oaxaca. (My only nit to pick with that dish was that I would have preferred a higher ratio of chipotle salsa to cotija crema.) My husband raved about the seafood he ordered, which he said combined excellent Italian flavors with a preparation that reminded him of Taiwanese soup dumplings. Both entrees paired well with the street corn side dish, which was hands-down the best esquites I’ve yet found in the Midwest.
… moreJolee Evans
I’m surprised to report that our experience was pretty meh. For the price (almost $40 for a lone pot pie) and the flavor (not much punch from my black cod ravioli) it was overall disappointing. My prickly pear margarita was good, but my partners maple sour was very acidic. The service was nice and attentive, and I think in hindsight tried to warn me about the black cod. We walked away feeling like “what did we spend $120 on?!” Which is never a great way to leave a restaurant.
… moreAlways Learning
Perhaps you too have noticed that some restaurants during Madison’s Restaurant Week are taking a conservative approach: relatively smaller portions, relatively more conventional menus. Not so at Kettle Black: remarkably high quality ingredients, stupendous flavors, generous portions. Those with especially conservative Midwest palates might find the spices too intense, but the rest of us revel in these dishes, many a wonderful reminder of rich Southwest cuisine that is seldom found this far north.
… moreRick
Went for their first installment of their new Bite Club with Youngblood Beer Co. Food was fantastic, servers were great, and the beer/drinks were delicious. Pairings were fun and a great change from the usual wine lists. Will return for future bite clubs.
… moreLisa Johnson
Amazing flavor combinations! The Tagliatelle was outstanding. Perfectly done Brussels sprouts and pasta. The salty mixed with the sweet apples really stood out. Highly recommend the Cranberry Bourbon Sour, partly for its stunning presentation, and also the espresso martini. Would definitely recommend Kettle Black Kitchen!
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