RED

“If I could give Red more stars, I would. The food, drinks, and service are always top-notch. I highly recommend Red with my eyes closed. Don't miss out on the seasonals—Purple Reign was SO, SO GOOD. We might go back to try it again before they remove it from the menu.”

“Best date night sushi spot in Madison. Made reservation day of in the Ember Lounge which had a very relaxed atmosphere and very attentive and pleasant servers and staff. Highly recommend pairing some of their signature dishes with their high grade sushi. Don’t shy away from the ‘Hot’ Bao Buns if you’re sensitive to heat.”

“One of our favorite spots in Madison—Sushi RED never disappoints. We’ve dined in both the main dining room and the RED Lounge, and both have great atmospheres. The patio in the summer is also such a good spot. It works just as well for date night as it does for larger group dinners. The food is consistently excellent—some of the freshest fish in Madison. Everything we’ve ordered has been great. The lychee martini is a standout, and they have a really nice sake selection. Service is consistently top notch, and they do an excellent job accommodating larger groups and dietary restrictions, which we really appreciate. It’s one of those places that just feels like a great night out every time—definitely a go-to for us.”

“Really exceptional bowl of chirashi. You have to look a bit to find this on their menu but it's there...just a bit buried. That's not really a surprise as I consider chirashi to be the hidden secret on a quality sushi places' menu. No exception this time! Everything was nice and fresh plus the assortment was great! I enjoyed being able to note the differences between 3 different varieties of tuna. I really enjoyed the pairing of the salmon roe with the snapper and found the salmon to be melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Seared albacore was really tasty as well. Best bite of the night? The big eye tuna. I generally prefer bluefin but had both side-by-side and enjoyed the big eye piece more. Rice under the lettuce threw me a little but I guess that was the chef's attempt to segment the dish a bit. I tossed the lettuce aside and enjoyed the balance of the dish, including the assortment of vegetables as well. Chirashi is a great way to go if you're really just interested in the fish. The tables around me were heavily laden with trays and platters full of rolls that just oozed ingredients all over. I'm a bit more of a purist and really enjoyed the chirashi but I would guess their rolls are pretty fantastic as well, if that's your thing.”

“My friend and I went to this place because it was just across the street from Hyatt Place where we stayed (we didn’t want to walk far because it was freezing), and we were glad we did. It was about 8 PM on a Tuesday night, and the place was busy. Luckily there was a table for us. We ordered the sashimi dinner and Fallen Apple (one of their seasonal rolls) plus warm sake to share, and they were all high quality - very good! For dessert, I had cheesecake + sorbet and my friend had the flourless chocolate cake, and we both enjoyed it. Our server, Emilie, was also very nice. I’d go back to RED again next time!”