Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant

Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant

Bar opens 5 days a week at 4:30 pm and serving at 5:00 p.m. It's always best to call for reservations

When Bill and Betty Von Rutenberg opened The Mariner’s Inn in 1966, they set out to provide a steak and seafood dining experience like none other. Mouth watering, delicious steaks aged to perfection and an assortment of seafood from lobster to the famous Friday Fish Fry. Bill and Betty’s sons, Bill, Jack, and Robert, along with their crew, now carry on the tradition of outstanding hospitality of v

Photos from Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's post 08/30/2024

I have had inquiries as to whether we are still open. Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant and Betty Lou Cruises are open through Labor Day weekend 2025. Obviously, the boats are open during season(May-October). I am posting the retirement announcement and our gift certificate details for the next year. Now is the time to purchase the gift that keeps giving with the memories that will be made.

Our Gift Certificates will be good through Thursday, August 21st, 2025. They can be purchased at vrv-madison.com

08/30/2024

We are OPEN Labor Day Sunday! Looks like it is going to be a beautiful weekend. You work hard all year and you deserve a wonderful, relaxing weekend on the waterfront. Come and join us for our fabulous food, refreshing cocktails, and exceptional service. Have your tried our Tomahawk Steak yet? Alaskan King Crab Legs? We have something for everyone since 1966. Call 246-3120 for reservations.

Our Gift Certificates are good through Thursday, August 21st, 2025. Read all of the details and find out where you can purchase your certificates now by clicking on the link for the Labor Day edition of our newsletter. https://conta.cc/3Z83Cp2

08/28/2024

We are OPEN this Sunday of Labor Day Weekend! Call 608-246-3120 for reservations.

It is Betty Lou Cruise's Prime Time and NOW is the Time to Book Your Cruise! Check Out All the Current and Upcoming Deals! 08/19/2024

It is Betty Lou Cruise's Prime Time and NOW is the Time to Book Your Cruise! Check Out All the Current and Upcoming Deals on Private Charters and Public Cruises! Click on the newsletter link https://conta.cc/3yzFlNP

It is Betty Lou Cruise's Prime Time and NOW is the Time to Book Your Cruise! Check Out All the Current and Upcoming Deals! There is nothing better than cruising on a sunny afternoon! We are in the prime of our cruising season and now is the time to give us a call to book your Private Cruise or go online and book any of ou

Mariner's Summer Music Series Winds Down This Week With The Final Week of Performances! Get Cracking and Sign Up For Our August Lobster Boil on Thursday, 8/29, Before It's Too Late! 08/13/2024

It is the last 3 performances this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Mariner's "Live on the Lawn" Summer Music Series. Hurry out on Thursday for some great deals on appetizers and our Summer Drink Menu. It's also not too late to sign up for the August Mariner's Lobster Boil. Call 246-3120 to sign up today. Click on the newsletter link for all of the details and to see who is playing this week.
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Mariner's Summer Music Series Winds Down This Week With The Final Week of Performances! Get Cracking and Sign Up For Our August Lobster Boil on Thursday, 8/29, Before It's Too Late! There is still a ton of fun to be had this summer. Mariners and Betty Lou Cruises are jam packed with great food and summer fun!   Don't Miss the Last Week of Live Music at Mariner's! This Thursday, F

Photos from Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's post 08/09/2024

DON'T MISS the last 5 nights of this Summer's Music Series with:

Friday, 8/9 - Ken Wheaton
Saturday, 8/10 - Ron Denson
Thursday, 8/15 - Bob's Your Uncle
Friday, 8/16 - Top Shelf Madison
Saturday, 8/17 - Ryan Casey

No cover, waterfront live music "Live on the Lawn"
(weather permitting)

08/08/2024

Music is canceled tonight Thursday, August 8th, but don’t miss the next 5 performances as our Summer Music Series wraps up with Ryan Casey on Saturday, August 17th.

Photos from Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's post 08/03/2024

Live tonight! Casey and Greg will be performing “Live on the Lawn” from 6:30-8:30 pm. Our Summer Music Series concludes on Saturday, August 17th with Ryan Casey. Get your “Live on the Lawn” fix in the next two weeks. Music schedule is on MarinersMadison.com
Have you tried our Tomahawk Steak yet? How about our Alaskan King Crab Legs? Yum! Call 608-246-3120 for reservations.

Photos from Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's post 08/02/2024

Tonight at Mariner’s! From 6:30 - 8:30 pm Highway 151 will be performing Live on the Lawn!

Only 2 Days Left! Don't Forget That Mariner's Extends Restaurant Week An EXTRA Day Through Saturday, July 27th! 07/26/2024

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! DON'T FORGET THAT WE EXTEND RESTAURANT WEEK ONE DAY, THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 27th! Also, Only 2 Days Left to Sign Up For Mariner's August Lobster Boil! The deadline is at noon on Saturday, July 27th. There is nothing better than live music and Restaurant Week. Don't miss Jeff Rohling & Ed Boswell on Friday, 7/26 and Dan Brusky on Saturday, July 27th. Find all of the details by clicking this link - https://conta.cc/3SoxOrK

Only 2 Days Left! Don't Forget That Mariner's Extends Restaurant Week An EXTRA Day Through Saturday, July 27th! Only 2 Days Left to Sign Up For Mariner's August Lobster Boil! ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! DON'T FORGET THAT WE EXTEND RESTAURANT WEEK ONE DAY, THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 27th! We will be serving the Restaurant We

07/19/2024

Restaurant Week Menu
Sunday, 7/21 - Saturday, 7/27
Call 608-246-3120 for reservations

Summer Restaurant Week is Back and Starts This Sunday, July 21st - Friday, July 26th at Mariner's! We Extend Restaurant Week An EXTRA Day Through Saturday, July 27th! 07/19/2024

Restaurant Week starts this Sunday, July 21st! You don/t want to miss it! Three great courses, one low price. You can't go wrong with any of our choices and our most popular entree is the surf and turf. We are open Sunday, July 21st, but closed Monday, July 22nd. We also extend Restaurant Week through Saturday, July 27th. Make your reservations by calling 608-246-3120. https://conta.cc/4d7Blm9

Summer Restaurant Week is Back and Starts This Sunday, July 21st - Friday, July 26th at Mariner's! We Extend Restaurant Week An EXTRA Day Through Saturday, July 27th! You Won't Want to Miss This! Three delicious courses, one low price! RESTAURANT WEEK IS BACK!!! Sunday, 7/21 - Saturday, 7/27th Restaurant Week starts this Sunday, July 21st - Friday, July 26th. We w

Photos from Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's post 07/19/2024

A great night at Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant. Derek Buckley was “Live on the Lawn” from 6:30 - 8:30. The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was amazing. The service was flawless and the company was wonderful.

07/19/2024

It’s a beautiful night to be watching Derek Buckley and dining on the patio

Summer Restaurant Week is Back and Starts Sunday, July 21st - Friday, July 26th at Mariner's! We Extend Restaurant Week An EXTRA Day Through Saturday, July 27th! 07/16/2024

Summer Restaurant Week is Back and Starts Sunday, July 21st - Friday, July 26th at Mariner's! We Extend Restaurant Week An EXTRA Day Through Saturday, July 27th!
You Won't Want to Miss This! Three delicious courses, one low price! Plus, summer live music, the next lobster boil, Betty Lou Cruises, and Capitol Boat Rentals. https://conta.cc/46aQUay

Summer Restaurant Week is Back and Starts Sunday, July 21st - Friday, July 26th at Mariner's! We Extend Restaurant Week An EXTRA Day Through Saturday, July 27th! You Won't Want to Miss This! Three delicious courses, one low price! RESTAURANT WEEK IS BACK!!! Sunday, 7/21 - Saturday, 7/27th Restaurant Week starts this Sunday, July 21st - Friday, July 26th. We w

07/16/2024

Come and join the summer fun at Mariner's in Madison, WI.

Photos from Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's post 07/11/2024

It looks like a fabulous weather forecast this weekend!

This week at Mariner's Live on the Lawn:
Thursday, 7/11 - Brad Palmer $8 Featured Drinks off of our Summer Drink Menu and $9.99 Cheese Curds and Fish Fingers on Thursday night only
Friday, 7/12 - Rod Ellenbecker
Saturday, 7/13 - Ryan Casey
Live Music, no cover, great view, great food, and refreshing cocktails

Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend With Us! Live Music at Mariner's 3 Nights a Week, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays! Free, No Cover! 07/04/2024

Mariner's is OPEN Today! Come and Celebrate 4th of July Weekend with us! Save the Date for Summer Restaurant Week and sign up for the next Lobster Boil that will be held on Thursday, August 2nd due to Restaurant Week. https://conta.cc/4f0OzD4

Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend With Us! Live Music at Mariner's 3 Nights a Week, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays! Free, No Cover! Mariner's is OPEN Today! Have a Safe and Wonderful Weekend!   WE ARE OPEN TODAY! COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!   Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Music Thursday, July 4th - Cool Front Friday, July 5th -

07/04/2024

WE ARE OPEN TODAY!
BAR: 4:30 P.M.
FOOD: 5:00 - 8:30 P.M.
MUSIC BY COOL FRONT: 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

07/02/2024

Bill and Jack are retiring in the Fall of 2025 and we couldn't be happier for them.

07/01/2024

Celebrate this Fourth of July week with us!
"Live on the Lawn" this week presents:
Thursday, 7/4 - Cool Front $8 Featured Drinks off of our NEW Summer Drink Menu and $9.99 Cheese Curds and Fish Fingers on Thursday night only
Friday, 7/5 & Saturday 7/6 - The Artesians
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Live, No Cover, Waterfront Music
~Weather permitting~

06/26/2024

This week at Mariner's "Live on the Lawn"
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, 6/27 - The Emmylous Duo
$8 Featured Drinks off of our NEW summer drink menu and $9.99 Cheese Curds and Fish Fingers on Thursday night only
Friday, 6/28 - Ron Denson
Saturday, 6/29 - Ryan Casey
You don't want to miss it!
Live, waterfront music, NO COVER!
Weather permitting!

Photos from Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's post 06/16/2024

Come and Celebrate Father’s Fay With Us!

06/13/2024

Our summer music series kicks off tonight and it is looking like great weather tonight, Friday, and Saturday. Highway 151 starts tonight at 6:30 and we have Markus J on Friday and Jeff Rohlwing and Ed Boswell on Saturday. Enjoy some great music, great food, and refreshing cocktails.

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A great night at Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant. Derek Buckley was “Live on the Lawn” from 6:30 - 8:30. The drinks were...
It’s a beautiful night to be watching Derek Buckley and dining on the patio
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Address


5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive
Madison, WI
53704

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 5pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 8:30pm

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