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Reopening May 20, 2025! This outdoor venue in the William T. Evjue Rooftop Garden features a menu ranging from simple fare to casual gourmet, full beverage service and beautiful views of Lake Monona from its shore. The Lake Vista Cafe serves convention customers and the general public. It may be rented Sunday through Thursday for exclusive use by groups for receptions or other catered events.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 261-4808
Website: https://www.mononaterrace.com/experience-monona-terrace/lake-vista-cafe/
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Reviews
Patrick Jones
Definitely one of the best restaurant views in the city. Food also has very good flavor. But prices are quite high, and for that I expect more that just college kid counter service. Edamame appetizer and fish tacos.
… moreThy Chea
We just stopped by for brunch in Sky Bar. Affordable French food sitting near Lake Monona seeing whole State Capital view.
… moreMarc Cummings
Nice little spot to relax with a snack and a drink. You have a great view of the water.
… moreTrent Nutter
Just an overall beautiful area to overlook the lake and enjoy life. Very relaxing.
… moreBecca Perry
Salad was very good and fresh. The black bean burger was good except for the bun (it was cold and not that good). It was a little pricey for what you get but it’s not bad for the city.
… moreMegan Gould
We were very impressed with the view & the food! They have vegan tacos & salad, plus, beer & fries with a house-made vegan chipotle sauce. Unfortunately, we missed live music by 5 minutes. It was only on from 5-6pm & it closes @ 7pm.
… moreLee R
Cute patio cafe on the lake. Kind of upscale style pub food, not spectacular but plenty of options. It’s fun to eat on the lake is the main draw. Hold your drink so a sudden gust of wind doesn’t blow wine all over you, but end. If it dies at least you’re out in the sunshine. Very limited hours & closes at any hint of bad weather so enjoy while you can.
… moreJames Brethour
Tried to come several times over the year since I moved to Madison, and it was either not open (on July 4 or Memorial day) or so packed there was an hour wait. When we finally were able to go at least half of the items on the menu had run out. At 3pm and they were open until 7. I can understand when a restaurant runs out of a couple of things, but this is clearly due to bad planning. I don’t understand how their business is profitable: they’re only open a few weeks of the year and during thise weeks appear dysfunctional.
… moreStephanie Hove
The view at Lake Vista Cafe is unmatched, while the food fell short. Not bad, yet nothing to write home about. I would say a highlight were the cheesecurds. The rooftop salad, I felt, was overdressed.
… moreBrenda Soto
I was overcharged $5. Realized it when I got home. I bought the chicken bites for $7.5 and 1/2 pound fries for $3 and they charged me $16 for the 2 items. I never get the receipt, so have no idea what $5 overcharge is for. The chicken bites were not white meat. The fries were good.
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