My boyfriend and I went here on a Wednesday evening and used a coupon.\n\nThe prices were very high and the food was very mediocre at best.\n\nWe ordered what looked like two very promising salads ($12.00 each), and were quite disapponted with the quality and overall taste of them.  They both advertised including goat cheese or chevre, but the amount on the salad was almost non-existent.  The beat salad boasted roasted beets, but they were served boiled.  The salads in general were small, given the price.  Presentation was perfect, but taste fell very flat. They were both over-dressed, and just seemed to be missing something, or were simply off the mark.  The spinach and arugula were old, not fresh (had to pick out some brown and rotting pieces), and in general, the salad seemed sad and not at all lively.\n\nWe also ordered the beef shoulder with horseradish sauce, onion marmalade and potoato ($17.00).  This dish was nicely presented, and while advertised as a small plate, was fairly generous.  It tasted good and seemed to be of nice quality.  This dish brought my rating from a one star up to two stars.\n\nI was very disappointed with the salads especially, and would not go back.  The pricing of the food did not justify the quality and quantity.  However, I will give an A+ for food presentation!  \n\nTo their great credit, The Wise also uses local and sustainable food from Jones Dairy Farm, RP Pasta, Stella's of Madison, Garden to be, Parisi family farms & Madison Sourdough.\n\nAtmosphere is loud and not at all intimate.