Settle Down Tavern
Madison, WI
117 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA49 itemsUpdated March 6, 2026
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DESSERTS
HOUSE SAUCES
Beer Cheese
$3.00House made Beer Cheese Sauce - Made with our House Lager!
Blue Cheese Dip
$1.00We're not saying you're going to tell everyone and their cousins that this is the best blue cheese dip around, but we're not not saying we would be the first to recommend saying that to everyone. And their cousins. Allergies: Dairy
Burger Sauce
$1.00Fluffy Mustard
$1.00We take mustard made with mustard powder and horseradish and fluff it up with spice for the whole fam damily. Save some for grandpa! Allergies: Dairy, Eggs "Life is a gift, and the moments are always a little better with Settle Down's Fluffy Mustard." -- Julia Child
Settle Sauce
$1.00The house special sauce! A secret-recipe mix of tomato jam, J-1 sauce (our version of A-1), and mayo. Allergies: Allium, Eggs, Nightshades
Smoked Paprika Mayo
$1.00Smoked sweet paprika with homemade mayo and seasoning. As tasty as clapping your hands to a Neil Diamond song. Allergies: Eggs, Nightshade
The Ranch
$1.00The one and only Ranch for the cattle wrassler in all of us. Sour cream, buttermilk, eggs, garlic, leeks and seasoning. Giddy-up! Allergies: Allium, Dairy, Eggs
REFRESHMENTS
A&W Rootbeer
$4.00Coca-Cola
$4.00Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Cranberry Juice
$4.00"Cranberry Juice. Ahhhh...." Just say it out loud. You'll feel better! Little Known: Wisconsin produces more cranberries than the rest of the United States. Antioxidants for the win!
Diet Coke
$4.00Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Ginger Beer
$4.50Sprite
$4.00Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Squirt (grapefruit soda)
$4.00SANDWICHES & SALADS
Classic Chopped Cheese
$14.00Inspired by the NYC Original! 100% Locally Farmed Beef, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Settle Sauce, Hero Roll
Cuban Sandwich
$13.00Thursday only! Underground Meats ham and pulled pork topped with mustard, house-made pickles, and Swiss cheese on a pressed hoagie.
Good Idea
$12.00Our House Burger! The one you have always been waiting for! Locally raised beef. House pickles. Fried onions. Butterkase cheese from Cedar Grove, WI. Settle Down Sauce. It's a Good Idea to have one - and having two is certainly not a bad idea! "A Good Idea always attracts other Good Ideas. Go Bucky!" -- Thomas Edison Allergies: Allium, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Nightshade, Soy, Shellfish (worcestershire in Settle Sauce)
Green & Gold Dog
$12.00Underground Meats All Beef Hot Dog, House Beer Cheese Sauce, Pickled Jalapeno, Crispy Onion Straws- YUM.
Green Machine
$13.00This is our house-made chickpea falafel patty fried to a crispy crust with a moist interior. Pickled tomato, cucumber, onion medley, shredded lettuce, Tahini Sauce, and Herby Spicy Green Sauce! A slam dunk of vegetarian flavors! P.S. - Vegan w/out the bun P.P.S. - Gluten-free w/out the bun. AND you can opt for a lettuce wrap. Allergies: Allium, Dairy, Gluten, Soy
Grilled Cheese
$6.50Jalapeño Hot Rod
$12.00Two beef patties smashed with raw onion, topped w/ jalapeño, American cheese, and burger sauce on a potato bun.
Kid's Cheeseburger (No seasoning)
$9.50Plain smashed beef patty with no salt or pepper on the beef.
LUNCH BASKET!
$15.00TUESDAY-FRIDAY LUNCH ONLY Sandwich, fries and a beverage for only $15! Choose a sandwich and a beverage from the available options. Upgrade to ghost fries for $1.
MAGIC Grain Bowl (GF - Veggie)
$15.00Oat Groats, Jammy Egg, Humus, Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Pickled Asparagus, Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette, Sunflower Seeds, Parsley
Plain Cheeseburger (Beef)
$9.00Sometimes peeps don't want pickles, onions and delicious house sauce. So we're making this one easy on the peeps, cuz life is hard, and sometimes we need to enjoy the simple things. A simple, classic Cheeseburger, with nothing else on it. Beef + Cheese + Bun = Fun.
Plain Hot Dog
$8.00Underground Meats 100% Beef Hot Dog, Ripper Style!
The Fundamental
$13.00We're bringing it back to basics with this one y'all. Quarter pound patty made from 100% locally farmed beef. American cheese. Lettuce. Tomato. Onion. Pickles. Burger Sauce. The fundamentals never tasted better
Uff Da Dog
$13.00Underground Meats Beef Hot Dog, Beef 'n' Bean Chili, House Beer Cheese Sauce!
Wedge Salad
$11.00Iceberg lettuce, french and blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumble, thick cut bacon bits, jammy egg, cherry tomato, chives
SHOP
Bitters - House Black Squirrel Toasted Pecan
$26.00These are made with toasted pecans (nut allergy!), baking spices, sassafras (yasss…), various roots, and citrus. Please know the Black Squirrel Bitters are always ready to impart unique flavor to any beverage beyond the famous Black Squirrel Old Fashioned. They can be used in a variety of cocktails and other beverages, such as Hot Toddies, Manhattans, or any cocktail using a brown spirit. Take a couple drops and adventure forever! • Sold as one 4oz bottle
Bloody Mary Book (Signed Copy)
$20.00A signed copy of The Bloody Mary book from Reedsburg, WI, native Brian Bartels. Nominated for an IACP Award and featuring fun facts, Bloody Mary history, hosting a party technique, and over 50+ recipes. One fan: "This book is the best book ever! I don't know who raised this kid, but gold stars to you!" -- Lynn Bartels (aka Brian's Mom)
United States of Cocktails Book (Signed Copy)
$25.00BRAND NEW!! Written by Settle Down's own Brian Bartels! Equal parts recipe collection, travelogue, historical miscellany, bartender's manual, and guide to the nation's best watering holes, THE UNITED STATES OF COCKTAILS is a celebration of the cocktail culture of every state in America. Signed copies available!
SIDES
Betty's Party Mix
$5.00Do you like Chex Mix? (I know right? Who doesn't?!) This is a classic homemade family mix, created by Joslyn's Grandma Betty. Crispex, pretzels, peanuts, cheerios, and rye crisps, baked in a buttery mix of worcestershire and other spices. Spoiler alert: Addictive!!!
Calabrian Ghost Pepper Pickle Spears
$5.00Cheese Puppies (gs)
$11.00Cheese curds + Hush Puppies = Welcome to Settle Down Tavern Country, population: Meow. These puppies are here to rock your world. Deep-fried and tossed with smoked tomato powder, served with a side of ranch sauce. Dogs and Cats! Living together! Mass hysteria!!! Allergies: Allium, Dairy, Eggs, Nightshade, Soy
Chili (Bowl)
$7.00Chili (Cup)
$4.00Devil Birds
$4.00These Devil Birds come to you courtesy of Bryant Family Farms! This jammy egg is served with our fluffy mustard and is topped with crispy paprika panko.
French Fries Lg
$9.00Big time order of fries whooooooo! Ours are served with ketchup and paprika mayo and free high fives. Allergies: Eggs, Nightshade (both in mayo)
French Fries Reg
$4.50French fries. Gluten free! Do they need a description? They don't need a description. They need dipping sauce! Ours are served with ketchup and paprika mayo and free high fives. Allergies: Eggs, Nightshade (both in mayo)
Garlic Dill Pickle Spears
$5.00Ghost Fries Lg
$10.00"Forget about the curveball, Ricky. Give 'em The Heater." FYI - Served with our Blue Cheese Dip. If you would like ketchup please select to add. Allergies: Allium, Dairy, Nightshade.
Ghost Fries Reg
$5.50Our regular French fries tossed in ghost pepper dust - spicy, yes, but not too intense. Think Flamin' Hot Chee-tos. Then think, I'm a champion. FYI - Served with our Blue Cheese Dip. If you would like ketchup please select to add. Allergies: Allium, Dairy, Nightshade
Mixed Greens
$5.00The freshest, healthiest, tastiest mixed greens under the moon. Coming to us from Lovefood Farms, 25 miles from Madison on Pleasant Hill Road. Ours are served with a lemon tarragon vinaigrette and will always just call to say they love you, and will always just call to say how much they care.
Pickle Puppies
$5.00Cornmeal battered and fried house pickle chips.
Pickled Medley
$5.00One friendly round of house pickles, served with assorted market vegetables. Always a surprise. Stop. Hammer Time. Allergies: Allium, Nightshade