Caribou Tavern

Caribou Tavern in Madison is best approached with the verified basics in mind: it has a casual dress code and long daily hours. It opens at 11 AM every day, stays open until 1:45 AM Sunday through Thursday, and extends to 2:30 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Beyond those basics, there is no verified cuisine label, chef credit, price tier, awards signal, menu format, or service detail here. If you are choosing between Caribou Tavern and a more planned restaurant night, use that distinction honestly: Caribou Tavern is the more casual late-night option, while Sardine, Graze Restaurant, L'Etoile Restaurant, The Old Fashioned, or Naples 15 may be better references when the meal itself is the main focus.

Plan around the verified basics, not unverified menu claims

There is not enough verified menu information to recommend specific dishes, cuisine, prices, dietary accommodations, or takeout and delivery options. The safest expectation is a casual Madison visit rather than a destination dining plan built around a specific food program.

That makes Caribou Tavern easiest to understand as a low-pressure choice when casual dress and late hours matter. For a more food-first comparison, consider Madison options such as The Old Fashioned, Sardine, Graze Restaurant, L'Etoile Restaurant, or Naples 15 depending on the kind of meal you want.

Use it as an anchor for a casual Madison night

Caribou Tavern's verified hours make it practical for a late plan in Madison. It is open from 11 AM to 1:45 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 11 AM to 2:30 AM on Friday and Saturday.

For broader planning, use Our full Madison restaurants guide and Our full Madison bars guide. For other Madison dining comparisons, keep the choice grounded in what is verified: Caribou Tavern is casual and open late, while other local restaurants may be better suited to a more structured meal.