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Welcome to The Dining Room! The Dining Room offers 3 and 4 Course Prix Fixe menus with optional wine pairings that changes based on the freshest available ingredients and expertly paired with wine from our extensive and thoughtfully curated wine list. A la carte options are also available! Showcasing the exceptional talents Consulting Chef Shaun Doty and Executive Pastry Chef Edouard Fenouil. Expect the menu to change nightly and the wines to be on point! This is a fine dining experience you will not want to miss! Reservations Suggested! Last Seating 8:30pm.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 146 E Washington St, Madison, GA 30650
Phone: (706) 478-7893
Website: https://mad-hospitality.com/the-dining-room
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Reviews
Deirdre
For a wonderful, upscale dining experience, The Dining Room is not to be missed. My husband and I went for an evening out and chose the 5 course dinner with the suggested wine course accompaniment. It was phenomenal.
Each plate was expertly prepared and explained tableside along with the wine as to where it was from, expected notes and why it pairs well with the dish. Talk about spot on. A lot of thought went into the dishes and pairings.
The service was impeccable as was the food. So if you’re looking for an enjoyable evening out, I would strongly suggest you give this place a try.
… moreEach plate was expertly prepared and explained tableside along with the wine as to where it was from, expected notes and why it pairs well with the dish. Talk about spot on. A lot of thought went into the dishes and pairings.
The service was impeccable as was the food. So if you’re looking for an enjoyable evening out, I would strongly suggest you give this place a try.
Courtney Lesnick
We had dinner on a Saturday night and there was only one other group in the dining room, which already seemed like a bad sign. We were asked if we wanted drinks before we were given menus which was a bit confusing. I thought maybe a pre-drink was included in the price, but definitely not! We ended up ordering off the a la carte menu. The food was ok but I have had much better, especially at this price (>$400 including drinks). The salad was extremely bitter. The quail was salty. The duck was excellent but had no sides and was served on limp lettuce. My husband enjoyed the beef tartar, but the veal chop was just ok. The desert was good. Overall a decent but underwhelming experience at a price point where better service, atmosphere, and food was expected.
… moreAndrea Cesare
We had a superb dinner at the dining room
this past Friday! We stayed at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park and made the quick trip into Madison to The Dining Room. The decor and atmosphere are on point – the music and lighting set the tone – you know you are somewhere special when you walk in the door and take it in! The service was excellent – thank you Andrew! Andrew also created our cocktails and did not disappoint. Everyone we came in contact with was warm, welcoming and wonderful!
I haven’t even commented on the meal yet!! Delightful, delicious, creative, surprising are all words that apply. The plates were gorgeous and Chef killed the presentation. We chose the Chef’s Selection 4 course menu with wine pairings. We were not disappointed. I told my husband that the actual course experience blew away the description (impressive) of the course on the menu…. This is rare and seldom happens. Don’t miss dessert… The Dining Room excels at all things baked, whipped, creamed and sugared!
It was my 60th birthday and it was amazing! Thanks you for making it so memorable and special. We will be back!
… morethis past Friday! We stayed at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park and made the quick trip into Madison to The Dining Room. The decor and atmosphere are on point – the music and lighting set the tone – you know you are somewhere special when you walk in the door and take it in! The service was excellent – thank you Andrew! Andrew also created our cocktails and did not disappoint. Everyone we came in contact with was warm, welcoming and wonderful!
I haven’t even commented on the meal yet!! Delightful, delicious, creative, surprising are all words that apply. The plates were gorgeous and Chef killed the presentation. We chose the Chef’s Selection 4 course menu with wine pairings. We were not disappointed. I told my husband that the actual course experience blew away the description (impressive) of the course on the menu…. This is rare and seldom happens. Don’t miss dessert… The Dining Room excels at all things baked, whipped, creamed and sugared!
It was my 60th birthday and it was amazing! Thanks you for making it so memorable and special. We will be back!
Lisa Renzi Hammond
We are Athenians who love to go to Madison when we can. For years, we have wished for a really lovely “foodie” spot in Madison, something along the lines 5&10 or other fine dining spots in Athens. The Dining Room is that spot, and more. I am not sure I have ever had better or more personal service, the wine was absolutely stellar, and the food was delicious and creative. We learned a ton about the wines we tried with our meal and discovered some new favorites.
We watched other diners summon the chef to thank him personally, something I have not seen in a restaurant in years. We share a sentiment those diners expressed – fear that leaving positive reviews and letting “the cat out of the bag” would mean that the restaurant would become so popular and crowded that we’d never get a table in the future. This place deserves to shine, though, so we’re risking it. These folks deserve the business and the success.
The whole dining experience is really special, but if you’re just looking for snacks and a lovely glass of wine, rather than the full dining experience, this is *also* your place. We’ll be coming back in the future, just to have a glass of wine at the bar or sit on the patio when we don’t have time for the whole dining experience.
What a treat!
… moreWe watched other diners summon the chef to thank him personally, something I have not seen in a restaurant in years. We share a sentiment those diners expressed – fear that leaving positive reviews and letting “the cat out of the bag” would mean that the restaurant would become so popular and crowded that we’d never get a table in the future. This place deserves to shine, though, so we’re risking it. These folks deserve the business and the success.
The whole dining experience is really special, but if you’re just looking for snacks and a lovely glass of wine, rather than the full dining experience, this is *also* your place. We’ll be coming back in the future, just to have a glass of wine at the bar or sit on the patio when we don’t have time for the whole dining experience.
What a treat!
Shawn Holmes
The food here is michelin star worthy. My wide and I ate there and the food was perfect. I did the wine pairing which was spot on. My wife and I are lactose intolerant and the chef made our 4 course meal work to perfection. The food is Atlas quality for sure at half the price. We will be returning
… moreChelsey VanDrisse
Hospitality was excellent to the point it felt like we were being hosted at someone’s house. Drinks were magnificent. Food was absolutely divine. We had the salad, trout with collards, veal with potatoes, and ice cream with nougat dessert. Easily the best meal I have ever had. We did the wine pairing which was an amazing addition to the food and its own experience independent of the beautiful four course meal. I will be going here often and look forward to enjoying the food, drinks, and service. Hats off to the chef, Thomas Jacobs, certainly an up and coming of the new generation. The sommelier, Andrew, chose amazing wine pairings to go with the chefs selections. Some of the best wine I’ve had in a long time. Just an all around beautiful dining experience.
… moreKirstin Scrudato
Fine dining exists here in Madison, GA. We had an amazing meal here. We were staying at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park and had an opportunity to enjoy an evening at The Dining room. We opted for the four course dinner with wine pairings, and it was phenomenal start to finish. The flavors, presentation, and service were superb. If you have an opportunity to dine here, take it.
… moreJulie Glawatz
We parked right across the street. Walked in and were graciously welcomed and seated immediately. There is a bar if you want to have a drink before being seated. The restaurant is small, cozy and decorated nicely. The tables are situated for privacy. Everything was wonderful…..service, food and dining atmosphere all excellent. If you’re looking for an exceptional fine dining experience, The Dining Room is the place.
… moreJ P
Truly a remarkable anomaly for a small town. The Dining Room has amazed my wife and I every time we’ve had the pleasure of dining here. We moved to the Madison area recently having lived in both big cities and Europe, and without hesitation I would put The Dining Room up against some of the best dining experiences we’ve had anywhere.
The attention to detail is in every aspect of the restaurant, from the elegant flavor profiles and wine curation to local farm-sourced produce and a very attentive, extremely charming wait staff. The Dining Room does what is almost impossible to do in a small town environment; that is to bring a level of quality and class to an elevated establishment while remaining friendly, warm, and inviting.
I imagine once the word spreads a little more people will be flocking here as a destination restaurant, and rightly so. I just hope we’re still able to get reservations!
Hats off to the owner, the chef, and the staff. Bravo.
… moreThe attention to detail is in every aspect of the restaurant, from the elegant flavor profiles and wine curation to local farm-sourced produce and a very attentive, extremely charming wait staff. The Dining Room does what is almost impossible to do in a small town environment; that is to bring a level of quality and class to an elevated establishment while remaining friendly, warm, and inviting.
I imagine once the word spreads a little more people will be flocking here as a destination restaurant, and rightly so. I just hope we’re still able to get reservations!
Hats off to the owner, the chef, and the staff. Bravo.
Adam Wisniewski
Anyone looking for a top-tier fine dining experience outside of Atlanta should book a table at The Dining Room. The cozy interior is warm and inviting. The attentive staff was helpful and friendly. And the prix-fixe menu featured a thoughtful progression of beautifully presented and delicious dishes. Pictured are the tea-smoked duck breast with chestnuts and shiitakes and shrimp toast.
The wine pairing was reasonably priced, and we wound up buying a bottle of one of the pours the next day at the nearby market. Any time we’re between Madison and Athens, we’ll be making another stop here.
… moreThe wine pairing was reasonably priced, and we wound up buying a bottle of one of the pours the next day at the nearby market. Any time we’re between Madison and Athens, we’ll be making another stop here.