2018, TripAdvisor for Business awarded Madison's the Certificate of Excellence for the seventh year in a row. This prestigious award again places Madison's in the top performing 10% of businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence recipients - located all over the world- reflect those that have continually delivered a superior customer experience.

2018, One of Madison's signature desserts, our made-from-scratch Bread Pudding drizzled in whiskey sauce, was featured in the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Blog entitled Dangerous Desserts in the Capital City "...will tempt your taste buds."

2017, Full Service Restaurant (FSR) Magazine, a national publication, named Madison's Café to the Top 100 Independent Restaurants in the Nation. 'The FSR annual Top 100 report salutes restaurants that are legends and landmarks - standing the test of time. This collection of Top 100 Independents pays tribute to some of the industry's oldest and most esteemed operations. "We're the 'youngest' restaurant listed - now into our 36th year! We are honored to be included in such esteemed company, " said Rob Agee, owner -Madison's.

2017, Madison's received the Jefferson City News Tribune Readers Choice Award, voted Most Romantic Dining.

2017, Madison's received The Talk Award for 2017- an Excellence in Customer Satisfaction National Award. 'Madison's Café received our highest rating-five stars- an honor for the sixth consecutive year.'

2016, Full Service Restaurant (FSR) Magazine, a national publication, named Madison's Café to The Top 100 Independent Restaurants in the Nation's State Capitals. Excerpted from the FSR article "Declaration of Independents" (FSR's annual list of Top 100 Independents highlights leading operators in the state capitals): "Put political buzz and party affiliation aside - this year the spot light focuses on the top independent operators in state capitals throughout the U.S. A number of factors contributed to the reasons these restaurants were recommended: Food, beverage, and hospitality were clearly considerations, as were community engagement and giving back to the industry. In most cases we received a long list of worthy contenders. Curating the list down to the 100 most notable was a labor of love and arduous research, but the end result is a collection of notable restaurants. All of these restaurants are strong players in their cities and have garnered local, regional, and, in some cases, national recognition. Madison's Café: Open for 34 years, Madison's Café offers relaxed yet elegant dining, which features Italian and American fare with global influences. The menu changes often to reflect seasonable availability and the restaurant's long-established relationships with local growers and farmers. In addition to using locally sourced products, Madison's Café uses herbs from its own garden. The restaurant only serves sustainable fish, and offers gluten-free fare and a wide variety of vegetarian choices. The newest menu item, Cioppino, has been added to its signature dish listing. Among other awards, this year the restaurant received the national Talk Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for the fifth consecutive year; a Jefferson City Magazine poll voted it first place in seven categories; Jefferson City News Tribune named it the city's most romantic restaurant and the best lunch spot in town, and it was awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for the fifth straight year."

2016, HER Magazine, highlighted two Madison's dishes in their March "Flavorful Food Showcase" article. "Madison's Spiedini, an Italian specialty, takes time to prepare properly. Marinara and bread crumbs create a unique filling for the wrapped filet mignon, seared then baked - a special offered throughout the year. Madison's Candied Pecan and Sundried Cranberry Salad, a new menu favorite, blends the sweet and savory by adding gorgonzola and parmigiana cheeses to pecans and sundried cranberries in a bed of mixed greens, tossed in Madison's own scratch-made balsamic vinaigrette."

2016, The Culture Trip, a one-stop website for the best global art, food, culture and lifestyle for every country, again named Madison's one of the top restaurants in Jefferson City, MO. "Madison's has a loyal clientele who come for its delicious cuisine and warm ambience. The varied menu is updated frequently to reflect seasonal available ingredients. Try their new seafood addition- Cioppino, or the wild mushroom and veal stuffed ravioli in brown butter sauce with basil, pine nuts and Fontinella cheese, or their filet mignon topped with garlic steak butter. If you've got space, house-made desserts include crème brûlée , or bread pudding drizzled in whiskey sauce. The Café also has a full bar, with a wine cellar, Martini Menu and Specialty Spirits menu. Al fresco dining is available in spring, fall and summer."

2016, Madison's new seafood offering, Cioppino, was featured as "The Dish" in the January/February issue of Jefferson City Magazine.
"A classic Italian-American seafood stew, served in a rich broth with fresh tomatoes, onions, salt, pepper, garlic, butter, oregano, basil and a dash of crushed red pepper, served with mussels, cod, scallops, squid, ocean clams, large shrimp and King Crab Legs. Accompanied by olive oil grilled sourdough bread point-a seafood lovers dream."