Buck & Honey’s

This is the BEST Restaurant we ever dined at. (I have a Restaurant & Hotel Management Degree.) Their outdoor patio has a fire pit and they hire ‘bands’ to play for their guests. You will have to wait a little bit or plan on going early because we are not alone in feeling this is the best restaurant in Wisconsin that we have dined at (we haven’t been at all of the restaurants in Wisconsin but have dined at over 100) Make sure to order an appetizer and dessert and worry about calories on other days because they are spectacular. We took our dessert home because you can’t find cannoli’s everywhere and we so happy we did — amazing treat. When my family came to town we took them to this restaurant for lunch. We were sad their choices/​selections were limited and would have enjoyed having the option to have ordered a steak. They have health issues and can’t dine out for evening meals that they like to eat a larger meal at lunch and then eat lite for supper. They really wanted to try their shrimp appetizer and their tomato soup but couldn’t. They drove 4 hours to dine with us here at this restaurant it would have been nice to be given «exception» to their menu selections since they do offer those same options 4 hours later. Just a thought —they would have ‘received’ more income by giving us ‘steaks’. We haven’t ordered everything on the menu but the only thing we ordered that we felt they could improve would be their macaroni/​cheese needs a topping of some kind to make it a 5 Star plus would have preferred the temperature to be more hot-​served warm. I did share my opinion with the Chef/​owner about the macaroni/​cheese but they haven’t added a topping. I have read the other reviews from 2016 which are very low. We haven’t been able to return since 2015 so I don’t know if things have changed. We do plan on returning despite the negative reviews. I believe a customer can speak to the owner/​manager at the time of their meal service and communicate if you are not happy because they do want to offer you an alternative selection/​or reduce your bill because they do want happy customers.

I ordered the perch and was very disappointed in the portion size. I was served six pieces of perch that were ½ wide and 4 inches long at a cost of over $ 20. I addition I was shocked that my martini cost $ 10. Service was very good.

We went there for the first time this morning. The service was slow and confused. The music started and the seven people at our table had trouble hearing conversation. The food was overcooked, small in portion or cold. The only thing right about our eggs benedict (3 orders) was the eggs were cooked properly. The muffins were hard as a rock. The ham was wafer thin. The hash browns retained the rectangular shape when frozen and were tasteless. The two orders of asparagus were overcooked, mushy and cold.

Went last night. Got the buffalo chicken wings for appetizer. Each of us got the fish fry with cheesy hash browns and cold slaw. Like every visit, I get an additional side of the Mac n cheese because it is that good. Bustling patio and live entertainment.

We went here with friends who live in Sun Prairie about a month ago and I have been meaning to write this review but keep putting it off. The experience though was so poor I have not forgotten it.
Our waitress had a very heavy accent and was difficult to communicate with making ordering somewhat frustrating. She did not explain any menu items to us, such as what came with things we ordered or how they were prepared and the menu was pretty vague as well. When we did try to ask about menu items she had no knowledge of how something was prepared and we had to suggest to her to find out. 1 person in our group has some dietary restrictions. We explained that. She treated the info as if she didn’t care. That either she did not understand or maybe it wasn’t her problem. Maybe she thinks that if you can’t just eat anything you shouldn’t expect to be able to dine out.
The food was just ok.
2 people ordered meatloaf and both liked this dish enough but said it was a little bland.
We had 2 kids with our group. A kids meal came with a burger and the side of Mac and Cheese it came with was in a small ramekin the same size that was given for a side of bar-​b-​que sauce for the other kids meal of chicken nuggets, seriously?!
The person with dietary restrictions was able to order Tilapia but could not have the sides that were available and the 2 that could have been had were not available and sold out of. No offer to reduce the price of this meal was made and this person in our group paid full price for a meal that they didn’t receive half of the menu description of. If a place cannot provide what they offer because they run out it should not be the guests fault and should not have been made to pay full price. This fish was salty and oily.
The second dish with fish that was ordered was ok but the fish is greasy like they used too much oil to cook it and was runny on the plate.
The bill came and 1 kids meal was charged at $ 1 higher than the other. When asking about this the waitress didn’t have an answer just said that it was. We also were charged for the kids drinks which could have been included if the waitress would have explained what actually was included when we all ordered. We went to a manager to get an explanation of the $ 1 extra charge and he refunded the $ 1 to us. Yes it is just $ 1 but why? Still no explanation and nothing on their menu shows a difference between the 2 kids meals that were ordered from the same price section.
All around not a good experience, for a place with such good reviews and talk about a real chef I expected better than something I could have gotten at a chain like Denny’s or something. I expected better treatment and better staff. I did not expect to be ripped off.

We are regulars… coming here at least once a month. Why you ask? Because Buck & Honey’s is:
— Casual elegance
— Exceptional food made by a real chef… not just the «run of the mill» options
— Extended menu to include healthy choices
— Live music entertainment inside plus an outdoor dining area with its own music in the summer.
Sun Prairie needs more establishments like this!

Just had a really good dining experience at Buck & Honeys. Found it on Unilocal when we were in the area, so thank you other Unilocal reviewers. From the drinks, I had the Canadian Mule, to the appetizers– you’ve got to try have the B & H sampler– yum, to our main course, everything was delicious and we’ll prepared. Our server was perfectly attentive without being annoying. The owner stopped by to see how everything was. We will be back.

We were waiting to be seated and decided to grab a drink from the bar. We stood there for 15+ min without being acknowledged at all. Once he finally looked at us — the bartender, Charlie, was abrupt and rude. Maybe it was an off night for him but he displayed ZERO customer service skills. And frankly, made us and others feel unwelcome at his bar. Our table took over 40 minutes to be ready, and the bar should be able to accommodate those waiting.
I worked in the restaurant industry for more than 10 years and being busy is one thing, being rude is another. Do not come here at dinner time on a Friday night.

I’ve been here several times and its just meh
The food is hit and miss. I’ve had some nice tasting meals here and others were just blah. For some reason they feel like they’re a higher end restaurant that has a bar, where I feel like its just a little above average bar and sells decent food. A few times I’ve been here the music was too loud and I couldn’t even hold a conversation over it and left.
On my last 2 visits I had the Grass Fed Bone in Beef Ribeye and the Prime Pork Ribeye. Both were ok, cooked as you would expect but nothing to write home about. I’ve had much better steaks for the same price at other restaurants. The appetizers tasted great but got very little for what I paid.
I sat at the bar a few times where they never asked for my credit card until I was finished and ready to pay the bill just like I was at a restaurant. The last few times I sat at the bar with hardly anyone there they asked for my credit card even though I was eating a meal like the several tables around me. I’m very careful handing over my credit card for long periods as I have had it compromised a few times while traveling before. So just like a bar (not restaurant) they demanded my credit card so I handed it over. With only 12 – 15 seats at the bar it’s not like you will lose track of who’s, who especially when the POS (Point of Sale) system they use showed exactly who was in which seat.

We took the Friday to run errands and decided to stop by for some lunch. We were in the mood for a couple drinks and fish fry… and this place delivers in a big way. It has been some time since our last trip to Buck & Honey’s, but this was a welcome return.
We asked to be seated in the bar and ordered a couple Blood Marys. The bartender obviously knows his craft as the drinks were very well-​made. We began with an order of cheese curds that could very well be some of the best I have ever had. They were a perfect balance of crispy and gooey, coming from the local Sassy Cow Creamery. We then shared a cup of New England Clam Chowder that was amazing. It was not too thick and had just the right amount of seafood flavor with a great finish on the palate. We had both ordered the fish fry on special, my wife had the fries and coleslaw while I went with the cheesy hashbrowns (on a recommendation from the bartender) with coleslaw. We also ordered another round of drinks. She went with the Wisco Mule (their rendition of a Moscow Mule) and I had a glass of Shiner Bock that was on tap.
Everything was great, right down to the coleslaw which was not too thin and not too tangy. The cheesy hashbrowns were perfect for the doldrums of winter. I would recommend them to anyone. And, finally, the fish. the fish was the star. Actually, this was some of the best fish fry I have ever had, and that is no exaggeration. Fried to perfection, the batter is light and crispy, delivering heavy on flavor yet tender and flaky. And not greasy at all.
If I absolutely had to complain about anything, the fries weren’t very crispy and lunch was a bit pricey. But the quality of the experience is worth the cost. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area.

We double dated here for Valentines Day. It was pretty mediocre. The main area was very loud with a live band so we were grateful to be in an annexed bar area that was much quieter.
It took almost ten minutes before our server greeted us and another 5 – 10 to get our drinks. I was disappointed that they only had three beers on tap and settled for a Karben 4.
We ordered the appetizer sampler. My friends were satisfied with the dates, the cheese curds were pretty average, however, the firecracker shrimp was criminally over-​cooked with an unremarkable flavor.
When we finally got our entrees. My husband’s medium-​well steak was cooked rare. My medium steak was medium-​rare. Our friends steak was about right and the meatloaf was pretty bland, I was told.
Overall, we paid $ 33 for each of our steak entrees, the least they could have done was cook them properly. I doubt we will visit again any time soon. It was too expensive for a meh meal.

The food was AMAZING! We went there for restaurant week and the experience was very delightful. You always expect to be rotated out quickly during that week, but we didn’t feel that way at all this year.
They didn’t offer a lot in terms of a gluten free menu. No worries though, you’ll still find something (possibly with a substitution). Something else that stood out to me was the available parking. There’s plenty of it so don’t worry.
I definitely recommend this place due to the great food, great service, and location.

Friday night fish Fri good. Cole slaw good. Husband hadsteak, ok. Cheesy hashbrown fabulous

I had been hearing great things about this restaurant, so I decided to try it out for Madison Restaurant Week. It was alright, I don’t know if I would go back. The steak was good, the appetizers were alright & the wine was good… But when isn’t it?

Highly recommend! In town for our daughter’s dance competition, my wife and I found the place because they were open earlier than 11am and served brunch. Walked in, and we’re greeted immediately, sat at the bar. Clean, well lit… tastefully decorated, very asthetically pleasing. Staff was friendly and attentive. And now the food… phenomenal, great presentation and perfectly hot. I had eggs Benedict with the cheesy hash browns. Wouldn’t order it again simply because there are too many great thing to try on the menu. I’m sure they do well in Sun Prairie, but if I didn’t know better this is a college town style bistro. Meaning it’s as far from a boring small town restaurant as you can get. Only wish they were closer to home. Big shout out to TeAnn at the bar… she was great!

Not what I was expecting for a small town. Sunday brunch was fantastic, exactly what we ordered, nice size servings. Sat at the bar and had great service.

Random impressions:
Great waitress (Shay), she brought ample honey and cream with our coffee (a rare occurrence), and was very personable. We’ll go back due to her great service and friendliness.
The strip mall setting and atmosphere surprised me. For some reason, I thought it would be a more impressive place. The Elvis statue in the courtyard seems odd given the interior emphasis on huge blown up photos from the turn of the century. Music is fairly obnoxious pop, but at a somewhat low volume level so it was tolerable.
Shay was proud to let us know that the (huge) Sassy cow cheese curds we ordered were award winning. Served and attractively presented with ranch and marinara. The flavor is fairly bland and was improved by the ranch. Each curd required several bites to finish. Coffee is standard, neither outstanding nor bad. We realized we had no napkins or silverware so we grabbed them from an empty table.
They use a *lot* of plates. They don’t always fit the dishes they sit under. My sandwich (their version of a club sandwich included both basil aeoli and guacamole) had waaay too much going on, I finished ¼ of it and took the rest home. I ordered the Brussels sprouts as my side choice, but they were hard and tasted mostly like canned Parmesan cheese.
My son and daughter both ordered the chipotle steak eggs benedict, and both liked it. My son also liked his shrimp bisque. Neither really touched their fries, one had regular and one had sweet potato, neither were that good. We looked at the drink menu and found a preponderance of sickeningly sweet concoctions with graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon sugar and yeah… no. I’d have to say the best thing about our visit was the interactions with the waitress. It’s a solid 3.

Went to Buck and Honeys on a Saturday evening about five, had no problem getting a booth right away. It soon got very busy. We got a couple cocktail’s, a tasty margarita and my favorite lemon drop martini. The food was to DIE FOR!!. Saturday night Prime rib special was juicy and we’ll seasoned with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Sirloin steak was also very good. There was quick service with no problems. Will return soon!

This is considered one of the best restaurants in this town which is not saying a whole lot since of course there are almost no good restaurants in most Midwestern suburbs.
When you walk in, the vibe is all bar.
So expect that. We sat in a corner booth and waited way too long for our simple order.
The staff is pleasant enough and the place only gets loud when football is on.
We had a macaroni and cheese pizza which was heavy beyond belief and can’t be recommended. Also the fried Tilapia renders the fish pretty plain and unremarkable. Cheese curds are gooey and unremarkable.
But enjoy the night out and appreciate the family history that surrounds this spot.

We both ordered one of the chef’s three course specials for $ 24. Both 12 oz Ribeyes. Mine is French Onion Soup, Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato Fries.
Hubs ordered Seafood Chowder, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and grilled Mushrooms with Onions. Dessert is included and not even thinking about it yet! Lots of food.
I’m taking home more than half my entrée! I had to save room for 6 bites of rich and creamy Crème Brûlée. We will be back!