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“simple but thoughtfully crafted food”
Co-owners and chefs, John Gadau and Phillip Hurley, culinary careers span from their native hometown of Chicago to the restaurant culture of California. They worked separately in such renowned establishments as Café Provencal (Chicago), Carlucci (Chicago), Michel Richard’s Citrus (Los Angeles) and Judy Rodger’s Zuni Cafe (San Francisco). Gadau and Hurley were introduced to one another in 1997 as neighbors living in the same three-flat brownstone apartment in the Wrigley area. It was quick work to discovering they both shared the same notions about local ingredients, simple but thoughtfully crafted flavor profiles, and the importance of the concepts of “place” and “classic tradition”. The decision to move both of their families to Madison, Wisconsin to start a joint venture happened in 2000 with the launching of Marigold Kitchen, a breakfast and lunch restaurant one block off of the Capital Square. When a raw space in the historical tobacco/icehouse Machinery Row, became available Gadau and Hurley seized the opportunity to open their next restaurant, Sardine, a lakeside bistro and bar, in the spring of 2006.
Absolutely amazing each time I go. The staff is wonderful. I was able to walk in while they were busy as could be and enjoy dining at the communal table this last time. Very nice if you're... Read more
Have you ever had food so good you find yourself thinking about it a week later? This was the case for me with brunch at Sardine. I took a chance and tried the Savory Steel-Cut Oats, and they were... Read more
Wow. Sardine embodies everything that a high end restaurant should be. Every single aspect of Sardine speaks best in class. The service was everything it should be. The drink selection is... Read more
Sardine
Hours
- Sun: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Fri: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Sat: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Bar
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Drive Through
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Outdoor Seating
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