Fairchild - Fine dining restaurant in Madison - 2611 Monroe St, USA

Take two James Beard award winning chefs, mix with an old school store front on Monroe Street in Madison, and fold in an ultra casual but totally layered menu featuring some of the most delicious food happening in Wisconsin right now and you get Fairchild. This place has it all! Not pretentious in any way, as you are immediately hit with a very chill and friendly vibe from the staff. Attentive, funny, and knowledgeable all come to mind when the service staff were around us. We weren't able to try everything on the menu, but I can not imagine anything off track from the stupendous selection we had. Deviled eggs: smooth, delectable, and so satisfying a bite. I challenge you to find better prepared deviled eggs in Wisconsin. Beef tartar, prepared with a potato pavé and bandaged aged cheddar... the pavé was still warm and just melted the cheddar when it mingled with the beef... utterly delightful. The Foie Gras had to be one of the best preparations we have ever had. Squash puree, coconut milk foam, and a mango sorbet? You wouldn't think in a million years these things belong together on a plate with Foie Gras, but they intermingle beautifully and elevate an already melt in your mouth bite. Agnolotti was one of my favorite plates of pasta I have ever had with butternut squash stuffed into bites of pasta and surrounded by bits of blue cheese, brown butter, and topped with hazelnuts. A-maz-ing! The Rainbow Trout en Croute was a favorite of my wife's. The combination of beet and mushroom earthiness with the sweetness of the trout made it an almost plate licking experience! Let's not forget about the sides, either. French Navy beans are perfectly cooked with a touch of sweetness from the leeks and acid from the vinaigrette. Wonderfully steaming hot creamed spinach that somehow did not lose its crunch as it sat in a pool of cream, shallots, and garlic. And roasted brussell sprouts with a bit of a kick from a chili aioli really paired well overall with our entrées. This is a must for any foodie as it can take you on a terrific food journey! Kudos to the entire staff for a memorable experience!

This was a really great experience, fine dining quality food in a more casual atmosphere. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the food. Out of all of the things we ordered, I would say that the stand-outs were the beef tartare, the sweet potato side, the monkfish, and the drink called 'shiso'. Those were all pretty special and definitely worth trying. The deviled eggs and the desserts were just fine, by no means bad, but I wouldn't order them again. This was a good place to celebrate a special occasion and I'd definitely come again!

Lovely experience through and through. Nice cocktail and wine selection. The food and service were both excellent. The James Beard award is well deserved based on all the items we ordered. Would absolutely come back.

Phenomenal dining experience! Gracious staff, beautiful food. The foie gras was one of the best preparations I've had. Pairing it with pear was beautiful. The monkish was delightful - the balsamic while superb overwhelmed the fish a tad bit still a glorious dish. The cocktails were delicious. The atmosphere is cozy yet refined- my only complaint is the noise level. Old school, I enjoy fine dining with hushed tones. Overall thoroughly marvelous experience.

The service was stellar. Our server Sophie was very professional, attentive, and friendly. My favorite dish was the carrots with hollandaise and sarvecchio. Nice unusual flavors. The room gets loud as it fills up. Very nice overall.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fairchild with my wife, and we were both blown away by the food. As you can see from the pictures, we had a full course meal. The service at Fairchild was also top-notch. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. She was also attentive and friendly, making sure that we had everything we needed. Overall, we had an outstanding dining experience at Fairchild. The food was incredible, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special dining experience in Madison. This place definitely lives up to it’s name and 100% deserves the award. Bravo!

The service here was excellent. My cup was never empty and constantly refilled. The food was exceptional. Be careful with the small plates because you'll want everything and it's all worth it. I can't wait to go back and try more. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasted exceptional. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

We had a very pleasant date at Fairchild. They have unique food offerings that are a nice break from the norm. We enjoyed the flavor combinations of all of the different components in each dish. We will keep Fairchild in the rotation of special occasions restaurants. The only negative experience during our meal was the noise level. It is a relatively small restaurant and doesn't have much by way of sound absorption, so it got rather loud. Besides that, our servers were very attentive and made the experience very pleasant.