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River Oak Chop House renewal approved under Riverfront liquor license program

City of Madison Common Council · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The council approved the annual Riverfront liquor license renewal for River Oak Chop House after staff review of the application and financials; city staff said the applicant met and exceeded district qualifications.

The City of Madison common council voted on Dec. 16 to approve the Riverfront liquor license renewal for River Oak Chop House.

Emily (Speaker 8) told the council that in July members approved adding two licenses to the Riverfront program to allow a maximum of 12 licenses; as of the meeting, several licenses remained available. The River Oak Chop House application and financial statements were reviewed by the economic and redevelopment department and the mayor’s office, and staff recommended approval.

A council member (Speaker 3) moved to approve the renewal; Speaker 2 seconded. The clerk conducted a roll call and recorded affirmative votes from seated members. Emily said she had the restaurant’s financials available for council members who wanted to review them further.

The renewal was handled as a routine consent/renewal item; the council did not attach special conditions during the meeting.