Villa Tap - Madison

Hands down best fish fry in Madison. Get there early if you want to wait too much. You can enjoy drinks and popcorn while you wait, though. Friendly staff, good... read more Hands down best fish fry in Madison. Get there early if you want to wait too much. You can enjoy drinks and popcorn while you wait, though. Friendly staff, good music. Doesn't look like much but man do they do they have the best fish and coleslaw around !

Went here for the 1st time on Friday to meet w/some friends who eat here occasionally. Had the cod fish fry dinner, which was decent. 3 good sized pieces in a t... read more Went here for the 1st time on Friday to meet w/some friends who eat here occasionally. Had the cod fish fry dinner, which was decent. 3 good sized pieces in a tasty, non-greasy batter w/baked potato and cole slaw for $12. The baked potato was a bit dry and lifeless, and even butter and sour cream couldn't save it. But the fish and the cole slaw were pretty good. It's a creamy slaw, which isn't my favorite because it's usually too much 'creamy' and not enough 'slaw'. But this one was good. The beer selection needs a little work, though. It should be better. I won't make it a point to eat here, since I like other places better, but I will meet others here for the fish fry if they'd like, because overall it wasn't bad. I'd give it a 3.25 stars rating.

Villa Tap has been at this location since 1976Chico bought the place ~6 years ago and can usually be seen around. read more Villa Tap has been at this location since 1976Chico bought the place ~6 years ago and can usually be seen around.

Great fish fry on Tues. for lunch and of course on Fridays starting at 2 pm. Great friendly service. Good tap selection. read more Great fish fry on Tues. for lunch and of course on Fridays starting at 2 pm. Great friendly service. Good tap selection.

I found this place while looking at reviews for the best Fish-Fry's in Madison and it did not disappoint. I've been here 3 times and each time was as good as th... read more I found this place while looking at reviews for the best Fish-Fry's in Madison and it did not disappoint. I've been here 3 times and each time was as good as the last. It doesn't look much from the outside. but it's easy to find and easy to parkwhich is great. When you go inside you get a feel that is a classic bar that could be straight out of a movie. Great friendlyand lively atmosphere with loads of local sports memorabilia. The staff are great and despite being busy always seem to welcomepeople in. the fish fry run's from 2 and I'd recommend going early as it fills up fast and by all accounts sell's out everyweek. The fish fry itself is different to (and better) than anything ive had before, the batter is super light and closer to avery fine crumb. The fish is always cooked perfectly. Light, crispy, juicy and not oily or heavy at all. The portion sizes aregreat. The only problem I had is choosing what to have. Our family got one of each and shared, I wish there was a platter to tryit all! I really liked the bluegill and the lake perch as they are smaller fillets, but each to their own! Toilets are olderbut clean and roomy. You get a discount for using cash rather than card so that is worth doing. Sat at the bar the othercustomers have also always been warm and welcoming. There is a good range of beers as well. I'll make an effort to go backregularly, this really is a hidden gem.