Sultan in Madison, WI

4.5(368)$30–70Madison, WI
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 368 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Madison, WI • Price $30–70 • 4.5★
Sultan is an Indian buffet located at 1054 Williamson St in Madison, WI, within the Marquette neighborhood. With a strong rating of 4.5 stars based on 368 reviews, Sultan offers a dining experience that includes dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. The price range for meals at Sultan is between $30 and $70. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone. This establishment provides a notable Indian buffet option in Madison.

Good to know

  • Sultan has a listed address in Madison, WI, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 368 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, Marquette, Madison, WI
Phone
(608) 285-5062
Today
5–9 PM
Price
$30–70
Rating
4.5 (368 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Delivery OptionsDine-InTakeout

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 31/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score31/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
6/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.2 weighted · 368 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.5 from 368 reviews(↓ 0.27 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median368 / 369.5 median
01,847.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (3.96) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1847.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
5–9 PM
monday
5–9 PM
saturday
5–9 PM
sunday
5–9 PM
thursday
5–9 PM
tuesday
5–9 PM
wednesday
5–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $30–70
Price range$30–70

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Wheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomQR code menus availableClosed captioning on TVs

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Great cocktails Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

368 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Sultan?

Sultan has a 4.5-star rating based on 368 customer reviews.

Where is Sultan located?

Sultan is located at 1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, Marquette, Madison, WI.

How much does Sultan cost?

Sultan is budget-friendly. The price range is $30–70.

Is Sultan good?

Yes, Sultan is highly rated with 4.5 stars from 368 reviews.

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Retail & Shopping
14
Travel & Tourism
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Transportation & Automotive
6
Arts & Culture
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86 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, home & garden)

Arts Centres

Art Blossom

Arts Centre

~383 ft
Madison Youth Arts (MYArts)

Arts Centre

1055

~0.3 mi
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Arts + Literature Laboratory

Arts Centre

111 South Livingston Street

~0.4 mi
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Theatres

Children's Theater of Madison

Theatre

~0.3 mi
+1-608-255-2080Website
The Sylvee

Theatre

~0.4 mi

Atms

UW Credit Union ATM

Atm

~0.2 mi

Banks

Associated Bank

Bank

~0.4 mi

Cafes

Mother Fool's

Cafe

1101 Williamson Street

~144 ftMo-Su 07:30-17:00
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Grace Coffee Co.

Cafe

1216 East Washington Avenue

~0.3 mi
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Cafe Domestique

Cafe

1408 Williamson Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa,Su 08:00-15:00
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Cargo Coffee

Cafe

750 East Washington Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Th 06:00-17:00; Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00
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Teasider

Cafe

823

~0.5 miTh-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00
+1-608-444-6744Website

Restaurants

Tokyo Sushi

Restaurant

1133 Williamson Street

~441 ftMo off; Tu-Th 11:00-02:30,16:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
+1-608-405-5825Website
Sern Sapp

Restaurant

1146 Williamson Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 10:00-14:30; Sa 10:00-14:00
Palette Bar & Grill

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
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Robinia Courtyard

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
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Willalby's

Restaurant

1351 Williamson Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 06:00-14:00, Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
+1 608 259 9032
Ha Long Bay

Restaurant

1353 Williamson Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-19:30; Su 11:30-19:00
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Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East

Restaurant

803 East Washington Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Salvatore's Tomato Pie's

Restaurant

10 North Livingston Street

~0.5 miTu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00; PH off
+1-608-305-8885Website

Pubs

Working Draft Beer Company

Pub

1129 East Wilson Street

~0.1 miMo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00
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State Line Distillery

Pub

1413 Northern Court

~0.4 miTu-Th 17:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-24:00; Su 15:00-22:00
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Brink Lounge

Pub

~0.5 mi
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High Noon Saloon

Pub

701 E Washington Ave

~0.5 mi
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Brass Ring

Pub

~0.5 mi
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Bakerys

Madison Sourdough

Bakery

916 Williamson Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-15:00
+1-608-442-8009Website
Batch Bakehouse

Bakery

1402 Williamson

~0.4 miTu-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00
+1-608-257-1652Website

Bars

The Wisco

Bar

~0.3 mi
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Crystal Corner Bar

Bar

1302 Williamson Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 15:00-02:00, Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 12:00-02:00
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Ba Lao

Bar

811 Williamson Street

~0.3 miWe-Th 16:00-22:00,Fr-Sa 16:00-24:00,Su 16:00-20:00
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LJ's Sports Tavern & Grill

Bar

~0.4 mi
Imaginary Factory

Bar

1401 Northern Court

~0.4 miMo 15:00-21:00; Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
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Grey Market

Bar

~0.5 mi
Website
The Robin Room

Bar

~0.6 miMo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:30; Su 19:00-02:00
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Aftershock Classic Arcade

Bar

1444 East Washington Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Veterinarys

City Dog Vet & Grooming

Veterinary

~0.3 mi
Website
Cat Care Clinic

Veterinary

~0.3 mi

Doctors

PACT

Doctors

600 Williamson Street

~0.6 mi
Website

Doityourselfs

Ace Hardware

Doityourself

1398 Williamson Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
+1 608-257-1630Website

Marketplaces

Eastside Farmers' Market

Marketplace

202 South Ingersoll Street

~471 ftTu 16:00-19:00
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Tattoos

Barber Tattoo Madison

Tattoo

1216 Williamson Street

~0.2 mi
Capitol City Tattoo

Tattoo

1349 Williamson Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Black Moon Tattoo

Tattoo

~0.6 miMo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
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Public Bookcases

Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

1221 Williamson Street

~0.2 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.2 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.4 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.4 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.5 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.5 mi

Hairdressers

Kismet Aveda Salon

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
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Lumen Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
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Animal Boardings

Dog Haus University

Animal Boarding

825 East Johnson Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:00-18:30
+1 608-515-8255Website

Fridges

Johnson St. Public Fridge

Fridge

~0.6 mi
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Charging Stations

ChargePoint

Charging Station

~0.6 mi

Fitness Centres

Sevven Cycle

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi

Clothes

La Moda Marie Youth Global Fashion

Clothes

1012 Williamson Street

~468 ftFr,Sa 09:30-16:30; Th,Su 10:00-16:30
Green Life Trading Co.

Clothes

~0.3 miMo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Good Style Shop

Clothes

~0.6 miMo-Fr 00:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
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Butchers

Underground Meats

Butcher

~0.1 mi

Cannabis

Dank of America

Cannabis

~0.2 miMo-We 08:30-20:00; Th,Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-20:00

Arts

Hatch Art House

Art

1248 Williamson Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
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Gifts

Hazel General Store

Gift

~0.2 miMo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00

Florists

Lily Forest Designs

Florist

1252 Williamson Street

~0.3 miFr 10:00-17:00 || "by appointment"
+1 608-556-8400

Erotics

A Woman's Touch

Erotic

302 South Livingston Street

~0.4 miTu-Sa 12:00-18:00; PH off
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Opticians

Eye Contact

Optician

~0.4 mi

Bicycles

The Cargo Bike Shop

Bicycle

1404 Williamson Street

~0.4 miTu-Su 10:00-17:00
+1 608-373-4798
Old Town Cycles

Bicycle

920 East Johnson Street

~0.5 miApr-Sep: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
+1-608-259-8696Website
Machinery Row Bicycles

Bicycle

601 Williamson Street

~0.6 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-608-442-5974Website

Supermarkets

Festival Foods

Supermarket

810 East Washington Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 06:00-22:00
+1 608-709-1976Website

Social Facilitys

Willy Street Pantry

Social Facility

~0.1 mi24/7
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Social Justice Center

Social Facility

1202 Williamson Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Madison Community Cooperative

Social Facility

~0.1 mi

Bicycle Rentals

S. Few & Williamson

Bicycle Rental

387 South Few Street

~0.1 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4763Website
East Washington & North Paterson

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 miMar 15-Dec 15
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South Livingston Garage

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 miMar 15-Dec 15
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North Paterson & East Mifflin

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 miMar 15-Dec 15
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E. Gorham & N. Brearly

Bicycle Rental

988 East Gorham Street

~0.5 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4746Website
The Marling on East Wash

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 miMar 15-Dec 15
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The Dreamkeepers

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