By Kevin Revolinski | Photography by Hillary Schave
For a city situated on an isthmus, Madison has a surprising lack of waterfront dining options. So, it’s exciting news that another drinking and dining spot with a lake view has been added to the repertoire.
In August 2025, Quad Capital Partners completed construction of ONE 09, a 14-floor high-rise building with 340 apartments overlooking Lake Monona. But one feature of the property, which just opened in November 2025, is of great interest to the general public: a food hall and a fine-dining restaurant.
A two-story-high, 35-foot-wide corridor stretches from the curb on Wilson Street to a patio overlooking the lake. On one side is the 9,000-square-foot One Social Food Hall, enclosed in glass. Adjacent to the food hall is One Prime, an upscale dining experience, and Blue Jack, a stylish cocktail lounge. The overall dining concepts emerged early in the development plan.
“The site had always been a bit of a barrier between downtown and the lake, so this opens that up,” says Dan Kennelly, vice president at Quad Capital Partners.
In One Social Food Hall, a row of seven vendor stalls faces seating and greets diners as they enter. Guests order from their phones or at each individual stall. Currently, four stalls are occupied: Señora Machetes, a Mexican eatery from the daughter of the owners of nearby Señor Machetes; Casey’s Tavern, offering burgers and sandwiches; Real Seafood Company, already getting a reputation for its lobster rolls; and Palio, a stone-oven kitchen that cranks out pizzas and pastas. On the lake side, the space opens up to accommodate more tables and features One Social Bar — an island bar encircled by seven TVs, ideal for sports gatherings.
The food hall hosts live music, trivia nights and happy hours. Public and private spaces, and even the entire bar, can be rented for parties and events, and you can expect a crowd in the bar area during big games.
“The community is really embracing the food hall,” says Kennelly, noting its family-friendly vibe. “It’s just a place where people can go get lots of different kinds of food, get great drinks and hang out.”
And come summer, that outdoor seating is going to be popular.
Across the patio, the vibe is more refined. The lake-facing One Prime is an upscale steakhouse featuring premium cuts, seafood selections and a curated wine list. Streetside is Blue Jack, a chic lounge serving beautifully crafted cocktails and upscale small plates. It’s the perfect spot for before or after dinner at One Prime, or for an evening out.
