Von Rutenberg Ventures

10/25/2024

With 10 months to go before our final day at Mariner's and Betty Lou, and with our 2024 Betty Lou season recently wrapping up; it is now time to focus on the search for the next owner.

If you or anyone you know might be interested in all or part of this opportunity, please have them contact Jack von Rutenberg.

10/25/2024

Get Cracking! Sign up for the last Lobster Boil of the Season at Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant! Hurry and sign up by noon on Saturday, 10/26 by calling 608-246-3120. More details on MarinersMadison.com

Only 3 Lobster Boils in 2025.

10/25/2024

As we wrap up our 27th season of Betty Lou Cruises and we approach our 28th and final season in 2025, we invite you to reserve your spot for a memorable cruise experience. Your support has been vital to our journey, and we aim to make this farewell season unforgettable. Join us for a summer filled with joy and laughter on the water. Call Starr at 608-246-3138 with any questions.

Click on link for the newsletter - https://conta.cc/40lQZHk

10/17/2024

LAST CHANCE Betty Lou Cruises! Check out the Fall colors on our Fall Sightseeing Cruise or take advantage of the last Champagne Brunch cruise. Our Inventory Reduction or Last Chance Cruises are a lot of fun and this is it for the season. Go to bettyloucruises.com to book some weekend fun.

10/09/2024

Time is running out! With less than two weeks to go, now is THE TIME to book your cruise. Inventory Reduction and Last Chance Cruises fill up fast. Book today at bettyloucruises.com.
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09/27/2024

This should help in planning all of your special occasions Von Rutenberg Ventures through Labor Day weekend 2025. Call anytime and leave a voicemail if it is not during business hours and we will get back to you. There is one Lobster Boil left this year on Halloween. If you don't have plans or have plans later in the evening, come and join us. Make your reservations today at 608-246-3120.

09/27/2024

It's Friday Fish Fry night at Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant! Call now at 608-246-3120 to make your reservations.

09/18/2024

Betty Lou Cruises is cruising full steam into Autumn and now is the time to give us a call to book your Private Cruise or go online and book any of our fantastic Public Cruises. Fall into our fantastic deals as we enter the last 5 weeks of the 2024 season.

1) We offer our Private Delicious Deals Cruises on Sundays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays. These cruises include a great beverage service. Celebrate a great summer with your work family. Treat your staff to a great day on the water. Let us do all the work for those special family events like wedding showers, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

2) For a limited time we will offer a Private Fall Colorama Cruise* for your special event or groups of family and friends. The dates for this limited offer are 10/8/24 through 10/20/24. During this time you will be offered a menu upgrade & beverage upgrade.

3) Plan your Autumn Cruise with a great Public Cruise Discount - Save $5.00 off per person. This offer applies to public cruises only between 9/23/24 - 10/20/24.

Call Starr, our Cruise Coordinator at 608 246-3138 to reserve your Private Cruise today!
Visit bettyloucruises.com to book your Public Cruise today!

*This offer does not apply to Cash Bar or Delicious Deals cruises & applies only to private charters

Reserve one of our Private Cruises for a group of 2 to 50 people and have the whole boat to yourselves. We can also accommodate groups up to 92 guests with both of our boats traveling together. You can cruise any day, at any time, and choose between 11 different menus and 3 beverage service options.

Public Cruises have 10 different menus to choose from that are offered weekly. Additionally, there are several holiday/themed/special event Public Cruises throughout the year as well.

Photo credit Brian Allen

08/30/2024

Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant is OPEN Labor Day Sunday! Looks like it is going to be a beautiful weekend. You work hard all year and you deserve a wonderful, relaxing weekend on the waterfront. Come and join us for our fabulous food, refreshing cocktails, and exceptional service. Have your tried our Tomahawk Steak yet? Alaskan King Crab Legs? We have something for everyone since 1966. Call 246-3120 for reservations.

Our Gift Certificates are good through Thursday, August 21st, 2025. Read all of the details and find out where you can purchase your certificates now by clicking on the link for the Labor Day edition of our newsletter. https://conta.cc/3Z83Cp2

08/28/2024

Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant is OPEN this Sunday of Labor Day Weekend!
Call 608-246-3120 for reservations.

08/19/2024

It is Betty Lou Cruise's Prime Time and NOW is the Time to Book Your Cruise! Check Out All the Current and Upcoming Deals on Private Charters and Public Cruises! Click on newsletter link https://conta.cc/3SUPwDf

08/09/2024

DON'T MISS the last 5 nights of Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's Summer's Music Series with:

Friday, 8/9 - Ken Wheaton
Saturday, 8/10 - Ron Denson
Thursday, 8/15 - Bob's Your Uncle
Friday, 8/16 - Top Shelf Madison
Saturday, 8/17 - Ryan Casey

No cover, waterfront live music "Live on the Lawn"
(weather permitting)

07/26/2024

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! DON'T FORGET THAT MARINER'S EXTENDS RESTAURANT WEEK ONE DAY, THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 27th! Also, Only 2 Days Left to Sign Up For Mariner's August Lobster Boil! The deadline is at noon on Saturday, July 27th. There is nothing better than live music and Restaurant Week at Mariner's. Don't miss Jeff Rohling & Ed Boswell on Friday, 7/26 and Dan Brusky on Saturday, July 27th. Find all of the details by clicking this link -

Only 2 Days Left to Sign Up For Mariner's August Lobster Boil! ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! DON'T FORGET THAT WE EXTEND RESTAURANT WEEK ONE DAY, THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 27th! We will be serving the Restaurant We

07/21/2024

Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant
Restaurant Week Menu
Sunday, 7/21 - Saturday, 7/22
Call 608-246-3120 for reservations
OPEN Sunday, 7/21
CLOSED Monday, 7/22

07/11/2024

It looks like a fabulous weather forecast this weekend!

This week at Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant's Live on the Lawn:
Thursday, 7/11 - Brad Palmer $8 Featured Drinks off of our Summer Drink Menu and $9.99 Cheese Curds and Fish Fingers on Thursday night only
Friday, 7/12 - Rod Ellenbecker
Saturday, 7/13 - Ryan Casey

Live Music, no cover, great view, great food, and refreshing cocktails

Call for reservations at 608-246-3120

07/04/2024

Mariner's Waterfront Restaurant IS OPEN TODAY!
BAR: 4:30 P.M.
FOOD: 5:00 - 8:30 P.M.
MUSIC BY COOL FRONT: 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

07/02/2024

Bill and Jack are retiring in the Fall of 2025 and we couldn't be happier for them.