“ Outstanding iconic seafood / steak resto in Madison. My go to place for fried cod and steak. The servers are top notch. The food is as good as it gets. Why go to Lake Como? Mariners has that old world charm. ”

“ Our server, Marina was fantastic. The owner at the host stand was incredibly welcoming. It was a special outing for us because we went to Mariners the first New Year's Eve that we were dating, and so we came back this NYE, six years later. There's nothing better than the ambience of a supper club, the taste of a perfectly cooked steak, and exceptional service. They had a special NYE menu. We would like to get back there for the full menu due to more expansive offerings but we still loved everything. It was a fun night out and we hope to return before they close. ”

“ Good ambiance, felt like a stereo typical supper club. Got a glass of wine at the bar before heading back to the table. Got curds and bruschetta for apps, the bruschetta was the better of the two. Got two different steaks, the 6 oz sirloin and the NY Strip. The strip came out way too raw and we sent it back, but was cooked perfectly medium after it came back from the kitchen. ”

“ Went here on a Friday for fish fry, and had a good experience. Love the nautical, old world feel to this place. Dark woods were accompanied with bright windows that had great views of the Yahara. We arrived a little before our reservation time, which was earlier in the day. We enjoyed a beverage at the bar while we waited to be seated. It was still pretty empty when we arrived, but I like that they stick to reservation times. By the time we were partway through dinner, the place was crowded. Our server was very exuberant and knowledgeable of the menu. We enjoyed our fish fry and I very much loved my french fries. No ketchup needed, here! There was a great ambience around us, and we debated with a few tables around us whether the swans outside were real of fake (spoiler - they're fake). We ended with a Brandy Alexander which was more drinkable than needing a spoon, which is fine but not my preference. We also had some kind of chocolate mousse which was a delight and I'd probably get that next time. ”

“ The view is wonderful, the drinks are perfectly poured (go for the old fashioned), and the clam chowder is amazing. The chowder has a secret spice (maybe rosemary with some bacon?) And it is enhanced with some Wollersheim Prairie Fume. The stuffed mushrooms tasted great by themselves without so much hollandaise sauce on them. Ask for it on the side. Service is fast and friendly, make a reservation as they don't start sitting for dinner until 5 pm (we made the 4:30 reservation), and plan about 2 hours for dinner. We had the fried perch and walleye. The walleye is by far superior, not needing anything but a little lemon (the tarter sauce ruins the flavor of these delicate fillets). The perch needed some tarter sauce to cut the fishy-ier flavor but they were also good. Check in with Yelp for a free glass of wine! ”

“ Great classic supper club feel, although not truly a supper club. Great service, great food, great drinks. It has a rustic mariner decor, boat cleats for door handles, nautical charts on the ceiling in the mens room. Our waiter was attentive. I had the bone in ribeye which was expertly prepared, perfect medium rare. The cheesy hash browns were good. I had the Manhattan straight up which was good. It's quiet on the north side of the lake. ”

“ Loved coming here for restaurant week. I started with the clam chowder and it was excellent (was so good I finished it before remembering to take a photo). It had a lot of clams in it and was very creamy and delicious. I went lighter with my entree and had the Admiral's salmon. It was very tasty and filling with the nice addition of shrimp and crabmeat on top of the salmon fillet. The lobster cream sauce that was added was a very nice touch too and very savory. I would definitely order again. The key lime pie was my selection for dessert and it was the best key lime pie I have ever had. Good texture, creamy pie filling with a hint of key lime so you know it was there but was not too tart. I also ordered the house cosmo martini and it was excellent. Very smooth but it was a strong drink, you likely will only need to order 1 to feel a good buzz. The restaurant had a nice interior where we ate, nice rustic wood look that takes you back in time. While the restaurant is on the lake and had outdoor seating, it was not as scenic of a view as I would have thought. The restaurant is in a cove part of the lake so you are blocked from viewing the whole lake and the land by the restaurant was more marshy with high plants blocking the views. So if you are looking to come here for a scenic view for a romantic date or birthday celebration, you will likely be happier going to another restaurant in the Madison area with a better view of the lake. ”