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Summer Restaurant Week in the 608

Reservations will fill up fast, make yours today.

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Belly up to the Amara bar to wash down dinner.

Mark your calendars and make your reservations: Summer Restaurant Week dates have been announced, and today marks one month to kickoff.

Check out these 22 participating eateries Sunday, July 23-Friday, July 28 for prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus starting at $20 per person. Pro tip: Restaurants that take reservations will fill up fast, make yours ASAP.

  1. Amara | Coastal Italian, new to 608
  2. Bassett Street Brunch Club | Vintage theme plus all-day brunch
  3. Beef Butter BBQ | Classic barbecue plates
  4. Bonfyre | Upscale-leaning casual eats
  5. Buck + Honey’s | Comfort food and live music
  6. Craftsman Table + Tap | Craft beers and classic tavern menu
  7. Delaney’s | White tablecloth steakhouse
  8. Eno Vino (Downtown and Waunakee locations) | Upscale tapas
  9. Heritage Tavern | Upscale contemporary American bites
  10. Mariner’s Inn | Old-fashioned steakhouse
  11. Melting Pot | Fondue
  12. Merchant | Farm-to-table gastropub
  13. Nonno’s | Casual Italian dining
  14. Osteria Papavero | Large portions of classic Italian eats
  15. Palette | Classic American fare with unique craft cocktails
  16. Porta Bella | Romantic ambiance and Italian food
  17. Prost! | German beer hall
  18. Salvatore’s | Locally sourced Italian food
  19. Smitty’s Study Pub | Tavern fare with a view
  20. Steenbock’s | Modern American bistro
  21. Tavernakaya | Japanese sushi, ramen, and tapas
  22. The Borough | Handhelds and plates, new to 608
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