A Seafood Smorgasbord

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The Mariner’s Inn is defining destination dining in Madison

If there’s one thing the Von Rutenbergs know, it’s destination dining. Owners of Madison’s venerable lakefront restaurants Nau-Ti-Gal, Captain Bill’s, and The Mariner’s Inn, these second-generation restaurateurs (brothers Robert, Bill, and Jack) continue the family tradition by serving up spectacular lakeside views, winning hospitality, and exceptional food.

A warm destination for a “date night,” The Mariner’s Inn provides an intimate atmosphere overlooking Lake Mendota. Can’t decide what to order? Start with an appetizer. Several popular entrées, including the Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna and the deep-fried jumbo Mariner’s Shrimp are also available in a smaller, first-course size. But don’t be fooled: these selections are still large enough to share.

The Tenderloin-Stuffed Portobello is a standout – a large mushroom cap overflowing with tender chunks of steak, topped with a smoky yet creamy whiskey peppercorn sauce and house-made haystack onions. The sizeable pieces of tenderloin are fork-tender.

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The Admiral’s Tenderloin consists of twin tenderloin filets, aged to perfection and perfectly tender, topped with lump blue crab meat and a Béarnaise sauce. Served alongside are seared scallops, presented on a sprig of rosemary, plus a choice of sides and soup or salad.

For accompaniments, go with the Legendary Hash Browns and the award-winning New England-style Clam Chowder, which features enormous pieces of clam in a wonderfully rich base.

A new offering that’s making quite a splash with patrons is the Macadamia-Encrusted Grouper, served on a Chambord Raspberry Sauce. Delicate and crunchy, the fish remains the star of the plate, but the refreshing mango salsa and fruity – but not overly sweet – Chambord sauce elevate the dish to new heights.

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For a sweet finish, the house-made Door County Cheery Cheesecake is a delicious slice of history. Lovingly developed more than thirty years ago by the matriarch of the von Rutenberg clan, its dense, moist texture leaves a hint of amaretto on the palate.

With fantastic food, a lakeside view, and an impressive wine selection… forget waiting for a special occasion. This is a date night destination too good to put off visiting.

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