One of the hottest tables in town this summer is on the deck of the new Madison Beach Hotel. I wasn’t able to snag one for dinner (call well ahead), but lunch of a buttery lobster roll with homemade potato chips with THIS view hit the spot. The menu is straightforward; chowder, burgers, and clubs with a few trendy items thrown in; a Burrata Caprese, Berkshire pork belly and flatbread pizzas.

Coming soon: a raw bar on the deck. A quick tour of the hotel revealed that all 33 of the rooms face the water, a few are pet-friendly, and the amenities are the sort you’d expect in a high-end hotel: full service spa, gym and yoga room. See the website for rates, they’re ever-changing; when I checked they were in the $375 to $425 range. Thursday nights feature live music and local crafts on the grassy strip in front of the beach and everyone’s invited.

Tags: Madison, Hotel, Seafood, Beach, Outdoor, Live Music