Tornado Club Steak House, Madison
Madison’s Tornado Club Steak House is a classic supper club that offers an elegant yet warm dining experience. With its white-linen table settings, vintage-inspired décor, and attentive service, Tornado is widely regarded as one of the city’s premier steakhouses. Step inside, and you’ll be immersed in a cozy retro ambiance: rich wood-panel walls, mounted antlers, old-school décor, and low ceilings that evoke 1970s supper‑club charm.
The menu offers generous portions of classic dishes elevated to fine‑dining level. Signature entrées include peppercorn steak, prime T‑bone and rib steaks, duck, lamb, rabbit, fish, and occasional game specials. Meals typically come with a relish cup, soup or salad, bread, and sides.
Tornado has also gained broader recognition beyond Madison. The judges of Top Chef visited during their Wisconsin season and named Tornado Club Steak House a nostalgic standout-remarking on how the experience echoed classic Midwestern supper clubs from their childhoods.
The menu offers generous portions of classic dishes elevated to fine‑dining level. Signature entrées include peppercorn steak, prime T‑bone and rib steaks, duck, lamb, rabbit, fish, and occasional game specials. Meals typically come with a relish cup, soup or salad, bread, and sides.
Tornado has also gained broader recognition beyond Madison. The judges of Top Chef visited during their Wisconsin season and named Tornado Club Steak House a nostalgic standout-remarking on how the experience echoed classic Midwestern supper clubs from their childhoods.
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Sight Name: Tornado Club Steak House
Sight Location: Madison, USA (See walking tours in Madison)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
Sight Location: Madison, USA (See walking tours in Madison)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
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