McFarland

southeast suburb · 53558

McFarland sits on Lake Waubesa, twelve minutes from the Capitol and a world away from the bar scene. The dating geometry here is brutal in its simplicity: roughly 9,000 people, most of them paired off and pushing a stroller along the Lower Yahara River Trail. The honest read is that McFarland is where Madison singles arrive, not where they meet. Twentysomethings should stay closer to Willy Street. But if you are partnered, mid-career, and tired of pretending to like Mickeys at 11pm, the lake path and the quiet are the entire pitch, and it is a defensible one.

$60,458

median income

$1,550

median rent

The data

McFarland by the numbers

Median individual income in McFarland is about $60.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in McFarland pays about $1,550 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

17 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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17 spots across McFarland

McFarland
Dining
Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,494
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,494 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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McFarland
Dining
Sardine
Bistro$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,253
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,253 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sardine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Drinks
Green Lantern Restaurant
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,848
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,848 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Green Lantern Restaurant.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 9 PM
Wed7 AM to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 9 PM
Fri7 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Drinks
Waypoint Public House
Bar★ 4.5 · 1,724
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,724 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Waypoint Public House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Dining
Quivey's Grove
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,630
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,630 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Quivey's Grove.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Drinks
Maple Tree Supper Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,301
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,301 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Maple Tree Supper Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 8:30 PM
Wed4 to 8:30 PM
Thu4 to 8:30 PM
Fri4 to 9:30 PM
Sat4 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Dining
Palenque Mexican Bar & Grill
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 811
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 811 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Palenque Mexican Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Dining
Angelo's McFarland
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 769
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 769 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Angelo's McFarland.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8 PM
Tue4 to 8:30 PM
Wed4 to 8:30 PM
Thu4 to 8:30 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Drinks
Tasting Room
Lounge bar★ 4.8 · 614
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 614 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tasting Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Dining
Otto's Restaurant & Bar
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 524
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 524 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Otto's Restaurant & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3:30 to 8 PM
Wed3:30 to 8 PM
Thu3:30 to 8 PM
Fri3:30 to 9 PM
Sat3:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Drinks
Park Side Pub
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 489
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 489 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Park Side Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat10 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Dining
McFarland House Cafe
Restaurant★ 4.7 · 450
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 450 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at McFarland House Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 3 PM
Sun7 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Activity
Spartan Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 399
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 399 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Spartan Bowl.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
SatClosed
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Drinks
Squirrel's Nest
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 333
Good for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 333 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Squirrel's Nest.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun7:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Dining
Fratelli's Trattoria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 316
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 316 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fratelli's Trattoria.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3:30 to 9 PM
Tue3:30 to 9 PM
Wed3:30 to 9 PM
Thu3:30 to 9 PM
Fri3:30 to 9 PM
Sat3:30 to 9 PM
Sun3:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
McFarland
Drinks
McFarland Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 179
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 179 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at McFarland Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 2 AM
Tue10 AM to 2 AM
Wed10 AM to 2 AM
Thu10 AM to 2 AM
Fri10 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat10 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun10 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
McFarland
Drinks
Flight Wine & Bourbon Bar
Wine bar★ 4.8 · 59
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Flight Wine & Bourbon Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

McFarland

McFarland by the numbers

Local date spots

Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie

Sardine

Green Lantern Restaurant

Waypoint Public House

Quivey's Grove

Maple Tree Supper Club

Palenque Mexican Bar & Grill

Angelo's McFarland

Tasting Room

Otto's Restaurant & Bar

Park Side Pub

McFarland House Cafe

Spartan Bowl

Squirrel's Nest

Fratelli's Trattoria

McFarland Tavern

Flight Wine & Bourbon Bar

Reach McFarland singles right where they plan dates.