Madison, Wisconsin's Tornado Steak House is approaching its 20th birthday, but it feels much older. That's because when owner Henry Doane took over the space that was once home to Crandall's — a beloved fish fry — he kept much of the interiors the same. The historic building's wood paneling, ceiling beams, and painted words of wisdom all carried through from Crandall's to Tornado. Along with an old-timey interior, the restaurant now serves a throw-back steakhouse menu featuring shrimp cocktail, Caesar salads, hash browns, king crab legs, and of course, a whole array of steaks. Photographer Paulius Musteikis stopped by on a Friday night earlier this month. Here's what he saw at 6 p.m.
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Welcome to the photo series Eater Scenes, where Eater photographers visit some of the country's great restaurants to capture them at a certain, and very specific, point in the day. Today, Tornado Steak House in Madison, WI.
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