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Elevated sushi and cocktails in the heart of Madison.
4.8(5 reviews)
$$$
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Fresh, high-quality raw fish selections, including assorted chirashi bowls with multiple tuna varieties and salmon roe.
Creative rolls like the Fallen Apple, featuring unique ingredients and flavors updated with menu changes.
Expertly crafted cocktails such as Old Fashioned and Irish Coffee, plus warm sake and other beverages.
Flavorful starters including short rib dumplings and grilled oysters for sharing or as preludes.
Indulgent options like cheesecake with sorbet and flourless chocolate cake, with occasional complimentary treats.
Interactive classes for learning sushi-making techniques, perfect for groups and special occasions.
Elevated sushi and cocktails in the heart of Madison.
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RED is an upscale sushi restaurant and bar in Madison, WI, offering a refined dining experience with high-quality sashimi, creative seasonal rolls, and expertly crafted cocktails. Known for its exceptional chirashi, fresh ingredients, and warm ambiance, RED serves both purists and adventurous diners. With a 4.7/5 rating from over 2,000 reviews, it's a local favorite for celebrations, casual nights out, and sushi classes, featuring friendly service and a beautifully expanded space.
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!
Went for a birthday celebration after spotting their sushi class a few months ago and finally decided to visit. The menu is all apps and sushi (both raw and cooked).The short rib dumplings were packed with flavor, and the Super Volcano roll was a hit. Easy online booking, super friendly staff, and they even surprised us with complimentary lychee sorbet. Great first-time experience!
This place probably serves the best sushi rolls in the area. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was fantastic. The drinks were impressive as well; the Old Fashioned was especially good, and the Irish Coffee was enjoyable too. The grilled oysters were spectacular, and all the sushi rolls were delightful. The rice was a bit too sticky during this visit, but that seemed to be a one-time issue. Overall, we had a lovely dining experience and highly recommend it!
We are obsessed with this place. The food is stellar every time. The cocktails are a treat. The staff and service are phenomenal. Love sitting in the bar area; their new expansion is also beautiful! The recent menu updates are drool-worthy. Madison is lucky to have Red!
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