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# Overview
Marquis Ballroom, a restaurant located at 6220 Nesbitt Rd in Fitchburg, WI, offers a unique venue for various events. Situated near Madison, this establishment is known for its buffet dining and event hosting capabilities. While it provides a spacious banquet hall atmosphere, the experiences of patrons vary significantly, especially regarding service and food quality.

## History
Marquis Ballroom has evolved as a notable venue in the Madison area, primarily serving as a banquet hall for weddings and special events. Over the years, it has hosted numerous gatherings, from intimate receptions to large parties. The venue has developed a reputation in the local community, influenced by both positive and negative reviews from clients. The management has seen changes, particularly in how events are coordinated and executed, reflecting the venue's adaptability to client needs and feedback.

## Community
Marquis Ballroom engages with the local community through partnerships with various event planners and vendors. It often hosts community events, contributing to local celebrations and gatherings. The venue has been involved in charity events, showcasing its commitment to giving back. Feedback from the community highlights both the positive experiences of successful events and the challenges faced by clients, particularly regarding service consistency. Connecting with the venue is encouraged through social media and local event listings.

## Offerings
Marquis Ballroom offers a range of services, including buffet dining and event hosting. The dining experience features breakfast and lunch options, with a notable buffet setup. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, from breakfast staples to lunch entrees. The venue is also available for customization, allowing clients to tailor their events to specific needs. Facilities include spacious banquet areas suitable for large gatherings, and the venue often provides options for decorating and setup prior to events.

## Pros and Cons
The Marquis Ballroom presents a mix of strengths and weaknesses. On the positive side, many clients appreciate the spacious environment and the variety of food options available. The ability to access the venue for setup before events is often highlighted as a significant advantage. However, several reviews point to issues with service quality and management professionalism, particularly regarding communication and consistency. While some events have been executed flawlessly, others have faced challenges that detracted from the overall experience.

## Location & Nearby
Located in Fitchburg, a suburb of Madison, WI, Marquis Ballroom is easily accessible for local residents and visitors. The neighborhood offers a blend of residential and commercial spaces, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere. The venue's proximity to Madison allows guests to explore local attractions, including parks and cultural sites, enhancing the overall experience of attending an event at the ballroom.

## Visit Marquis Ballroom Today
If you're considering a venue for your next event, Marquis Ballroom offers a unique setting with a variety of dining options. While the history and community involvement reflect its potential, be sure to weigh the experiences of past clients. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or family gathering, exploring the offerings and engaging with the management can help ensure a successful occasion. Reach out to Marquis Ballroom today to learn more about their services and availability!

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I wish someone had warned me before I met with Chris and booked my event here. If I could give this place NO STARS, I would. SHORT STORY: - The owner, Chris, has a reputation amongst the bridal industry in Madison as being unprofessional and threatening to cancel on bride's right before their events. I found this out when trying to rebook my event, which he cancelled 10 days before my wedding. - The owner is completely unprofessional/a liar or he just really doesn't know what's going on. - He flipped out at my wedding coordinator when she requested a meeting with him to discuss my event after his constant inconsistencies. - HE cancelled my wedding event 10 days before the event because I requested he provide me everything in writing. I wish someone had given me a warning about this guy. When I first met him, I thought, what a great guy and he's so accommodating... boy was I wrong. He went back on everything he said he was initially providing, quoted both my mother and me 2 different prices... until he was called out, had major attitude when confronted on all his inconsistencies. If I had enough space to post his emails where he keeps contradicting himself... I would. He is just overall really unprofessional (and as mentioned before, has the reputation with vendors and other venues in Madison). He's eager to take your money and add on additional charges as it gets closer to your event date. Don't trust his emailed excel sheet as a contract.... it's not.... but he will keep your deposit if YOU cancel as listed on this excel sheet. He'll give you a list of his real contract and policies literally 10 days before you event as he did to me. And then mention that you also need to put down a $500 deposit... which he didn't mention before that moment. We also would not have met had I not initially reached out to him just to confirm dates and the information we had discussed when booking. Again, I wish someone had warned me about this guy before I had booked by event.

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I purchased a groupon for this restaurant. I had never heard of it, but I love Sunday brunch. When you walk in, you are greeted by friendly people. The room is a banquet hall so it is open. You can sit at round banquet tables for large groups or small side tables if you are a twosome. The music is notably unique. It ranges from jazz to instrumental class rock. It is a comfortable place to have a cup of coffee. They leave the coffee urn at the table along with a pitcher of water. I skipped the sweets tables, donuts and pastries are not my favorite thing in the morning. It looked like a nice set-up. I went right to the basic breakfast food area: bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, toast points and sausage gravy. I tried the toast points with sausage gravy, the hash browns and the bacon. I loved everything. I was surprised how crispy the bacon was without being burnt. It was a nice mix to have the toast points with gravy. It is not as heavy as it would have been with a biscuit. Next thing, I tried was the omelette bar. There were five toppings to choose from. Very impressed. Small omelettes to leave you with room for other things. I tried cheese, green peppers and ham. The chef was not cheap with the cheese. It was delicious. They had made to order waffles, honey baked chef carved ham and two soups on the table. Then it began to merge into lunch. There was meatloaf, chicken, alfredo sauce with noodles, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese...essentially no shortage of choices. However, this was not as good as the breakfast side. The meatloaf was overseasoned and the mac and cheese lacked cheese. It was more oily than anything. They also had a breadcrumb crust that was so thick it overpowered the noodles. The stuffing was good, but nothing to make it stand out. I never made it to the dessert table. Sadly. The service was great, but overall for $14 dollars a person, I would not go back. The lunch half was unexceptional. The breakfast was great but I could head over to the Egg and I for under $14.

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We used Marquis Ballroom for our October 17, 2015 wedding reception. Working with Charlene and Gary was great. Charlene always replied to all of my emails within minutes and provided us with many great options for us to make decisions. They met with us and wrote up a detailed contract and had no fuss in altering it if needed. The food was great and because both Charlene and Gary were there for the event they were able to step in and help the bartender and servers when it got busy - with 280+ guests it got busy! Also, being able to come in the day before to decorate eliminated so much stress for us. We, along with our parents, families, and guests were so impressed with the venue and service we're all still talking about it. Thank you for helping make our special day perfect!

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We attempted to go here for Mother's Day brunch. I had made reservations earlier in the week for 12:30p. We got there and the waiting area was crowded with lots of people. When I approached the host stand to check in for our reservation, I was told it would be a while; the person seemed annoyed that I was checking in! We waited for half an hour! When we finally got our table we went immediately to the buffet because we were so hungry: the roast beef was beyond rare, the bacon did not look cooked at all. It was hard to find a clean plate to use. The only vegetables were what looked like frozen vegetables and the fruit looked like someone had just purchased it from a grocery store pre cut. When I went to ask someone where I could find silverware I was told they would bring it out to us but they were busy right then! Needless to say we left. I was already irritated with waiting, but willing to overlook that if the food was good. It looked so unappetizing there was no way I was willing to pay for it. I have NEVER walked out of a restaurant before.

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Overall, we were really pleased with the Marquis! Chris was very helpful throughout the process and that made things much easier and less stressful for us. We really appreciated his willingness to help us throughout the process, which included a few last-minute meal changes. The dinner and appetizers were awesome and we were able to access the room the week before, which gave us lots of time to decorate and not feel rushed. We were also able to come back the day after the wedding to finish cleaning up, and that helped a lot! I was really only dissatisfied a few things: one of them being a miscommunication on the requirements for the slideshow, which I will take some credit for for not asking. Also, the manager in charge during our reception was not the easiest to work with, including not helping to fix one of the light strings on the ceiling, it went off part of the way through the evening and when my sister asked him about it, he was not particularly helpful and the lights did not come back on for the rest of the night. There were also a few comments about the pizza that was served later in the night - we had a few guests say that it tasted very similar to a particular frozen brand, and we were under the impression that it was homemade. But overall we had a very positive experience and want to thank Chris for helping make our wedding that much better!

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It's been a few months since my husband and I had our wedding reception here, so here is our review. But, I should preface this with the fact that my husband and I won a prize package through NBC15 that needed to be used, in part, at the Marquis Ballroom and I felt that Chris was probably more professional working with us than with other clients because we would have easily contact NBC15 studios and made a big fuss had there been any major problems. Pros: Chris was not fussy about letting us bring in what ever decorations we wanted to and setting everything up the way that we wanted to. We were able to come in the day before to make sure it was set up exactly they way that we wanted to, which was nice, because then we didn't have to worry about it on the day of the wedding. Overall, we enjoyed the appetizers: cheese-stuffed mushrooms, bruschetta, shrimp egg rolls, and bbq meatballs. The mashed potatoes that came with the plated dinner were delicious, so was the chicken kiev. When we were figuring out the menu, we actually met on-on-one with the cook and told him exactly what we wanted, i.e. we wanted our guests to be able to choose between a medium rare and medium well steak, and we chose green beans instead of mixed veggies for the dinners. The cook was very accommodating in regards to the menu. Chris let us finish cleaning up the next day, which was great because everyone was exhausted or too drunk for cleaning up at the end of the reception. Cons: There were quit a few cons, so I can't list them all, but here are the major ones. Chris never made up a written contract for us, although we had the NBC15 contract, but that only covered part of the items, etc. I ended up making a contract and an itemized list of everything that we brought in ourselves, everything that we expected them to supply for us, and a very detailed itinerary, starting from when they needed to start setting up the ballroom to when we were going to come to do the final clean up the next day. Despite the detailed itinerary, there were still a few hiccups, like they didn't put out champagne in time for the start of the toasts and I had heard from guests that they were about 10-15 minutes late in setting up the cocktail hour. As far as working with Chris, my best advice is to be very detailed and meticulous about what you want, how you want it done, and WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN, so that there are no questions about it later. There were several times that he gave us different answers to the same question, so if you do decide to work with him, your best bet is to write a follow-up email to him detailing exactly what you talked about, so that there are no questions later on. The biggest issue I had with the next day cleanup is that we forgot 1 decoration, a mistletoe (December wedding), and when we called the next day, Chris said that it had already been thrown out, as did one of our guests phone chargers that was left at the ballroom. The ballroom looks nice inside overall, but if you look closely, you can see some burn marks here and there, and snags in the carpet. I thought they did an okay job cleaning the ballroom before the reception, but could have done better. Also, Chris had told us the the front entrance floor would be redone before our wedding, and that never happened. Overall, our guests said that the food was good. They enjoyed the appetizers, people liked the chicken kiev, mashed potatoes and after dinner root beer floats that we had. The steak was hit and miss, because some guests complained that their steak was overcooked. But, the kitchen did take the overcooked steaks back and gave them new steaks. I heard from guests that the pasta primavera was so-so. However, we were able to take home any meals from guests that did not show up. There was apparently a mouse running around right outside the front entrance of the ballroom. Luckily, one of the groomsmen "took care" of the mouse before the majority of the guests had a chance to see it or be freaked out. Also, we had a December wedding and they did not salt the walkway to the front entrance. One of our guests and close friend ended up salting it before the majority of the guests arrived. Overall, though, on the day of the wedding, I do believe that Chris and the staff tried to be as professional as possible, although, I think part of this was because we actually had crew from NBC15 stop by to film part of the reception. It also helped that my husband and I are very meticulous (and controlling) about how we want things done, so we made it very clear to Chris that things needed to be done the way that we wanted. If my husband and I had to do it all over again, without the NBC15 prize money, I can honestly say that we would not have booked the Marquis ballroom. The cost is just about the same as an other reception hall (without the prize money), and the pros did not outweigh the cons. I hope this helps whomever in their decision.

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Chris, the owner is the most unprofessional person. Gave us a deadline to make a decision and when we call to tell him we will not go with his business he freaked out and starting tell saying he will never do business with "my" people again!! Thing is we haven't even done business's with him yet and will never will for any future event!!! Loser!

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if you're looking to book your wedding event with the Marquis Ballroom, think again! During our first tour, Chris was nice, accommodating, and respectful to our needs and expectations. He gave us a deadline to make a decision, which at first we were interested. However, we decided not to book prior to signing a contract due to various reasons. Chris lashed out over the phone very unprofessionally and stated he will never do business with MY people again, and that we've brought on a bad reputation for OUR people. He then hung up the phone. No contract no was sign. Due to this one occurrence with us, he will now discriminate against working with MY people. Chris states the Marquis Ballroom dose not advertise much. Word of mouth gets him his service. Word of mouth will definitely NOT be on his good side. Most unprofessional customer service I have had with any wedding venue.

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This place was terrible. We went there for Mothers day brunch and not only was it overpriced the food and service was unacceptable. Also, there were no paper towels in the bathroom and the blower for hands wasnt working. Stay away from this place. I am going to tell everyone I know not to eat here. Their food is nothing like Pancake Cafes.

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We held a high school cast party for a musical that was for 100 people. Making the arrangements for the party was a pleasant experience for us. Everything was the way I had requested. The manager even made a special meal for one student who had a gluten and dairy free diet. The evening was enjoyed by all who attended. We continue to receive compliments as a result of the event.

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