Brunch there . Food was almost perfect. Ricotta was just too salty . But all the dishes were perfect . Pricey for sure but we also pay for the view . Well worth it read more

Madera is the elegant restaurant in the Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel. And I've got to say, it matches the luxury that you expect from the rest of the hotel. It has a wonderful view of the valley, especially if you can catch the sunset with dinner. On the opposite side you can also catch a cool view into the kitchen. The food was to (Michelin star) perfection, and the wine was amazing (they have a huge selection). Everything was cooked to perfection, and the beef was truly like butter (and being me, I loved being able to finish off dinner with a cheese plate). read more

Madera - perfectly as rare as I asked for it! - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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What an utter disappointment! This was our third (and last) visit to Madera. The first two times were flawless, showcasing why they earned a Michelin star. Madera is now a typical restaurant you would find inside Embassy Suites, complete with patrons in shorts and flip flops, children shrieking, dogs barking. Michelin dining is an experience which begins upon check in (2/5). Upon being seated we waited at least 5 minutes before being acknowledged and offered water or a menu. We were not presented with the wine list until we asked and then were told "yes, we do have a wine list but it's only by the bottle"; strange response as we were a table of 3. Service was haphazard and inconsistent. Dishes were plopped on our table with no explanation of the dish and obvious care the chefs put into the creations. Bottle of wine should have been decanted; wine glasses left empty. Infrequent checks by our server. What absolutely made my head explode was when a couple with their big dog were seated at the table right next to us. No thought was put into asking us if we would mind, and before you come at me - this was definitely NOT a service dog. Services dogs do not jump on tables or people. Total lack of respect. Overall service deserves 1 star. If a restaurant is understaffed, they should only accept the number of reservations that can be handled without diluting the experience. My husband and I have dined at many Michelin starred restaurants and as such, we have certain expectations. Madera sadly fell short in service and ambiance. I give credit to the chefs as the food deserves 5 stars, however there are too many wonderful restaurants in the Bay Area to visit Madera. read more

The placed is beautiful and tranquil. Our party was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the dishes even though we had known that this is a Michelin Star restaurant. The Grilled Schmitz Ranch Tri-Tip is the most beloved dish among us. The tri-tip is tender and flavorful! We would very much like to go back just to have that dish again. read more

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This entire review is based on my experience back in October 2019 half a year before the pandemic. At the time without a doubt, I do think the food and service was deserving of a star. A lot of it really reminded me of the level that you would expect for a one star restaurant. The execution and sourcing of each dish were all at the standard of a one star restaurant. Some of the dishes I ordered for my starters included American Wagyu Beef Tartare with succulents (yeah, who eats succelents?) and Grilled Octopus the heart of palm. For mains I ordered the Sonoma Rabbit with handmade Pici Pasta or Liberty Farms Duck Breast with Cranberry Beans, Brentwood Corn and Summer Squash. All dishes were very unique not in the flavor combinations but sourcing and use of specific ingredients. Even the desserts were a lot more exciting with things like Brown Butter Cornmeal Cake with Peaches, Bourbon Caramel and Sweet Tea Sorbet, a very delicious play on the American southern traditions of bourbon, peaches, cornmeal and sweet tea. There have been a number of changes since the pandemic including the menu being structured very differently. Instead of having a "Large" and "Social" menu options it was just "Mains". The menu also no longer carries the same energy that it did before the pandemic. Looking at the menu now, I would really hesitate to go to Madera. To me, it no longer has that excitement of what brings me to a Michelin starred establishment. It looks like the boring predictable menu of a restaurant in high end hotel that VCs go for power lunches. None of the menu items really excite me, a lot of it to me reads as just simple, straightforward bistro food that's well executed like the cherries and duck or a steak and then pretty basic sides from a steakhouse to order. Frankly, for that kind of menu and price, I rather go to Selby's/Village Pub. read more

I was introduced to Madera last week and it was amazing to say the least. This review is strictly for the cocktail area where they serve light bites as well. Madera is located inside a boutique hotel. Walking in, you can see the beautiful views of the Santa Cruz mountains. It's a great place to spend the evening watching the sunset and sipping on cocktails. The first drink I ordered was the Prepaid Tuition Plan which was fruity drink, and for my second drink I ordered the Tangerine Reef, which was also fruity but not as tasty as the first drink. I would recommend both. For food, we got the Korean Fried Chicken, and two orders of the Fontaine Flatbread. The chicken in the Korean Fried Chicken was a bit dry but the sauce made it better. The flatbread was amazing, hence we got it twice. Great place to spend the evening! Also, they validate valet parking. read more

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Him: Ambience is great for a romantic dinner, or a business dinner. Being in the VC lane, it has more of a business crowd. For wine, I took the Bordeaux blend, one of the best I've had. It was intense, but palatable. Octopus for starter was pretty good. I got the Halibut for main dish, and it's executed pretty well. Overall, 4 stars for food and service and 4.5 stars for ambience. I'm biased a bit on positive, because she was looking ravishing in her Zara dress, but that's part of the experience. We hit the bar next door, and I'd give it 3.5 stars. Drink was decent, but mostly business crowd. Interesting conversations overheard. We were a little tipsy and all over each other, to the chagrin of some single men failing to score even on infamous cougar Thursdays at Sandhill (Sorry dudes). Her: Definitely get the risotto, the only place I've had better is berreta in SF. The staff was super nice and sweet from the hostess that took us to the table to the waiter and random server who took some time to take couple photos of us when we asked. Extensive wine list, I had a Pinot noir called Poppy and it was delish..had a whiskey sour at the next door bar later as well - no complaints there. The fireplace near the tables added a cozy touch to the overall classy ambience of the place. This would not be a restaurant I would want to bring rowdy kids to. I'd def want to come back to try brunch on a sunny weekend this summer! read more

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Overall a great experience. We went there for my Jinny's 40th. Cute decor/ambiance. Due to the poor air quality I tooted to sit inside. We started with gnocchi (get this it was my fave dish here) octopus and beef tartare. They also start you with bread and butter (wish the bread was warmed up:( For our mains we had: steak, duck, scallops. Everything was decent but the portion sizes were a lot smaller than we had hoped. For deserts we had the green tea puffs which were decent Ave the poached pair (get this) All in all it was pretty good. read more

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2 stars for the service and the cocktail. 1 for the food. We ordered all their entrees: chicken was not fully cooked, I could see blood; salmon tasted very fishy; fillet was okay, but the source for it was super weird (any steakhouse can make the same). I was shocked when my friend told me this's a Michelin 1 star restaurant. Save your money for Plumed Horse, Chez TJ, Protégé and probably Village Pub. I understand COVID makes everything harder than before, but I don't feel scammed when I visited the other 1 star restaurants during COVID. read more

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Madera is sublime, in an understated kind of way. Tucked into what at first glance appears a run of the mill business park on top of a hill next to a busy freeway, when its petals are peeled Madera holds all manner of treasure. I've been for supper; yesterday I visited for lunch. And yesterday, by all measure, was a five star day that for all intents and purposes began at lunch, began here. The menu was filled with a modest variety of what all appeared to be carefully prepared entrees, sandwiches, soups and salads. I ate lightly because it was hot. I had a meatball sammy. It was ridiculously delicious. I'm not going to give you the rundown on what's offered because that's not how I was drawn. Suffice it to say the setting and the fare make it worth the trip. 5 stars and worth the drive if you're within 50 miles. And, to celebrate five stars times 200, this. Thanks to all of you that keep my company in this strange little space that is Yelp. I've learned a ton about stuff I didn't know mattered, eaten at places I didn't know existed, made new friends that I hope will remain close for a long time to come. Certainly there's more, and I want for just a little. There was a delicate white feather caught on a single spider's strand this morning, on my deck, in the bamboo. It made me look twice. Upon it, I made one wish. read more

Madera - Liquid happiness. - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Had a breakfast meeting here on a weekend morning. Upon entry, was greeted and seated quickly. Hostess asked my surname and servers used it throughout breakfast. Nice! Serene views of the area from our table. Server brought good quality coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. I had the Smoke Salmon Eggs Benedict w/Spinach and found it Very Good. Service was attentive and noticed when I was finished and removed my plate promptly. Enjoyed my cappuccino, as well. Would definitely return. read more

Madera - Eggs Benedict w/smoked salmon & spinach - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I'm with Stephanie S. below. It's a love/hate relationship with Madera Lounge. It's kinda like that well meaning but obnoxious friend that everyone has. You like them well enough but sometimes things get so over the top and ridiculous you have to roll your eyes and walk away. Small doses are key. That being said, Rosewood itself is a lovely hotel and the patio lounge is beautiful. It can be a really nice place to relax if you come at the right time. The food is also very good, particularly the salumi plate and the sliders. Cocktails are well made and they have an excellent wine list. I particularly love that they have Roederer L'Ermitage by the glass. Spendy but worth it. People watching is amusing but the few conversations I've had here (with members of both sexes) have been shallow and full of posturing. Kind of an older version of Santana Row... only with real money. Heh. As others have said, Thursdays are crazy. And pretty slimy, IMO. Experience it once and then avoid... read more

Madera - Bufala Negra - Bulleit, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, fever tree ginger ale - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The food was cold, bland and overpriced. I left the restaurant quite unsatisfied. And to top it all I ended up with food poisoning!!

What a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! Went here for brunch a few weeks ago with my husband to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Service was absolutely terrible! Our server completely forgot about us. He forgot part of our order, didn't bother to check in on us, and my husband's cocktail took close to 30mins to come out. The food is overpriced and not worth it all. My husband ordered a fried chicken sandwich and it was by far the saddest sandwich I have ever seen in my life. It was literally a whole chicken breast, dumped in a fryer, and slapped on a dry bun that fell apart the moment it was picked up. The only upside was the manager. He was extremely apologetic and tried his best to make up for our disappointing dining experience, but the damage was done and we have no intention of revisiting this place. read more

Madera - Sad sandwich - all bread! Where's the rest of it?? - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

WOW. S.O. took me here for brunch this past Monday (MLK) since we hardly spend anytime during the weekday... and again I thank him for that! Upon walking in... I noticed that we were the youngest out of the other patrons... to me... that could be 1. because it's pricey and or 2. it's pricey but not good and only older adults are willing to pay for the food. Well, I'm happy to say that ... it is pricey but for good reasons... FOOD/TASTE/SERVICE. I give it up to par to what I would get when I'm at the Ritz / Four Seasons and of course at the Regis. We ordered the following: - Tombo Tuna Tartare: considering the S.O. and I don't eat raw fish... this was our "first" experience together. It was actually good (considering it was our first) ... but it tasted fresh and it was quite a portion that he and I both surrendered during our tasting mission. - Delicata Squash Tempura, Ginger Ponzu Sauce: this was actually really, really, really good! It tasted light and fresh... the ginger ponzu sauce definitely complimented the squash ... gave it more taste. - Clam Chowder, Root vegetables, Poached Oysters, Puff Pastry Croutons: probably will be the most fancy and expensive clam chowder that I'll ever get and order... BUT it was good... real clams (with shells) and the puff pastry croutons....It wasn't heavy nor too creamy...delicious! I do wished that they gave more of the croutons! - Beignets, Blackberry Honey, House Made Plum Preserve: OMG... this was perfect with my soy mocha! The beignets were light and fluffy... not oily ... just the right amount of seasoning and dipped in honey... oh my! I wasn't quite a fan of the plum... and this is just me being a chocoholic... but come on... gotta put some melted chocolate in there for dipping... pretty please!? I tried eating as much as I could but my stomach was telling me to stop. Overall... food was amazing... and better yet... amazing service courtesy of Asael (sp?) he was always there when we needed him to be and he would send someone to us before we even thought we would need/want something to accompany our meal! It was like he knew what we wanted before we even realized that we needed it! Whoa! (Dude where's my car moment there!) Anyway... thanks so much to Asael for a great service... good food recommendations... and for the S.O. for taking me to this hidden gem...will definitely be back! read more

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Lunch here was a bit pricey (3-stars), but views were great and best of all? dessert was unique and delicious (5-stars) ** Food ** - Bread: 2 kinds. 1's just a sliced hearth-baked bread, the other is similar to a plain focaccia. - Tuna tartare: didn't find the fish particularly fresh, or well cut unfortunately. Marinated decently with cilantro and soy, but I still got a few tendons. - Heirloom tomato salad: fresh and tasty tomatoes with creamy bufala mozzarella and a light balsamic. Highly recommended! - Grilled shrimp: added this to my salad...but some of it wasn't cooked all the way through, then I also saw the brown poop line on some... and some of them tasted a little bleach - Dessert #1: costa rica - tamarine gelato, chocolate cake with a peanut brittle-like bottom. Liked the textures, wasn't a fan of the sour gelato though :( chocolate cake was a bit too dry for me - Dessert #2: royal pavlova - sponge cake with tapioca (so I thought, but in retrospect perhaps it was stewed mulberries) - nonetheless, this was the saving grace of the entire meal!! Super good, creamy, sponge cake was still a bit sweet for me but I'd compare it to a parfait of sorts with its plethora of ingredients and textures Pros: dog friendly, good views, dessert Cons: slow service, pricey for decent at best food ** Net Net ** Would come back for the views, a glass of wine and some dessert, but not for a full meal. read more

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I wanted to check out Madera because it has one Michelin star so we went here for brunch. My first impression of this place was that it was really classy. It's inside this swanky hotel with some expensive jewelry shops (Hermes!). The Sunday brunch menu was quite small and curated. My usual go to for brunch is eggs plus bacon plus potatoes but they were charging $28 here which I thought was ridiculously overpriced. I opted for the savory French toast instead and shared a chorizo flatbread. The chorizo flatbread was good. I have never seen chorizo chopped up finely so this was a nice change from the usual sausage. There were a lot of peppers and olives on the flatbread so it was a bit on the tangy / sour side. I liked it overall! Very different. The bread on the table was quite good. The focaccia was extremely fluffy. It was like biting into a foam cloud. The butter in an odd pyramid shape went very well with the bread. The savory French toast was interesting. I love caramelized onions and this plate had plenty of it. The pesto went well. There were two poached eggs on top. I'm not a huge fan of poached eggs but thought it was ok. The insides of the French toast bread was incredibly eggy. Overall a good dish but very heavy especially after I ate the flatbread and the bread on the table. Brunch for two (no wine) was about $60 pre tip. read more

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We celebrated my husband's birthday here. The staff made it very special for us by printing "Happy Birthday!" on the menu. That was a nice touch! Our wait staff was very helpful and nice to us. He helped us understand things from the menu that we did not understand. The food was prepared very well. My husband loved the octopus, and we both loved the butternut squash risotto. I loved the amuse-bouche sent to us by the chef. After the meal we got the pâte de fruit (fruit candy) with our check, which was amazing! They made it memorable for us by clicking a polaroid picture for us and giving us the menu with the birthday message in a nice envelope. I would recommend it to my friends! read more

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Madera has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in the area - and I'm lucky to live close by! In the past 6 months I've come here 3 times for lunch, dinner, and brunch, and all my experiences were nothing short of stellar. Service is always amazing and food is always of the best quality. They have an open kitchen that's always bustling if you happen to sit indoors. I will say that portions are largest for brunch and you can fill up really easily off your entree. I walked in without a reservation at around 11:30 but they were able to seat me at noon - and it was a seat outside on a beautiful day. Highly recommend snagging outdoor seating for the view! That being said, try to always make a reservation before coming! They fill up fast. I believe brunch is only on Sundays from 11:30-2:30. The time I came for dinner was for my birthday and they gave me a complimentary dessert. So sweet! Their appetizers and entrees always have such character to them and they use the freshest of ingredients. They have a large extensive wine list as well (it looked like a textbook). I don't have a favorite restaurant as of yet but I think Madera is coming close to claiming that title. It's one of those gems that you come back and back again to. Always such a pleasure! (And did I mention they're a Michelin star restaurant?) read more

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$9.00 for each type of bread (one was gluten free), $12 for a bottle of still water, $38 for a cobb salad (OK, nothing special). Nickel and diming for the Sand Hill crowd is not my idea of fun lunch. This will be my last visit. read more

The service is excellent. The frittata was not so great, as judged by my dining friend who is an executive chef. The challah French toast was good. The view and ambiance ate really what make this place special. read more

Overpriced COLD food. Go somewhere else. The food is so cold it is unreal. And did I mention it's overpriced? Take away their Michelin star! (Sorry didn't know it was already taken away. In that case keep it that way!) read more

I came here for lunch on a gorgeous summer day, and I was pleasantly surprised with Madera. The outdoor patio provides a nice view of the pool area as well as the Stanford foothills. The service was attentive and our food was promptly served. The burrata and roasted beet salad was good, although I secretly wished that the beets were heirloom tomatoes :) The grilled mahi mahi salad was also tasty--it wasn't overly flavored or salty, so I could still taste the natural fish flavor. I'd also recommend the roasted quail, which was crispy on the outside but still tender on the inside. Although I'm sure the dinner is good at Madera, I'd suggest coming here for lunch. The atmosphere is very relaxing and I felt like I was on a mini vacay, even though I was only 25 mins from home! read more

Poached wild mexican prawns: So fresh, large, and is delicious with their housemade cocktail sauce! Roasted sunchoke soup: served with creme fraiche and chive. They serve it with a bowl with a bit of creme fraiche and chive and then pour the soup in. I suggest mixing the creme fraiche in because I didn't do that and then parts of the soup were very sour due to the creme fraiche... Schmitz Ranch Lamb: served with black truffle. This is served with a small cut of shoulder, sausage, and shank. I personally liked the shoulder the best. The black truffle is not overwhelming and complements the lamb nicely! Sonoma Liberty Duck: I really liked the duck. I'm not sure if it's just because I like duck or if it's because it was prepared well...probably the latter. It was so juicy, the skin was crispy, and it wasn't overly salty! Chocolate Ornament: This is such a nice seasonal dessert. It looks like an ornament, but made of chocolate, and the waiter tells you to break the ornament with your spoon. Once you break the ornament, you can see the whipped peppermint inside of the ornament. The chocolate shell of the ornament is a good slight bitterness to counter the sweetness of the whipped peppermint. I wasn't a huge fan of the peppermint bark inside it though. read more

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Love the ambiance, the view, the service, and the food. We go here often and I've never been disappointed. read more

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I love this place it's my escape away from the office. Thursday happy hours and their burrata. Absolutely delicious!!! Drinks are def on the pricier side but hey that's what I work for! Service has been wonderful everytime. The outdoor patio is super nice to sit and relax with as well. Totes rec! read more

It can happen. Even in a Michelin star restaurant. It is how you handle the aftermath that matters. Been there on multiple occasions and everything was grand. Last month I got food poisoning after eating lunch at Madera. I thought they would want to know. I spoke to the restaurant manager the day after. He got back to me, informed me he actually forgot to call me at our appointed time, a week later. I was told after a thorough investigation, it could not have happened at Madera. It was the only food or beverage I consumed that day before retreating to my bed with cramps, a headache and d lite chills. approximately an hour after leaving. Felt better the next day however I know whatever caused it came from dining at Madera. I was offered a day pass for the pool. I declined. Obviously this is a rare occurrence at Madera. They should not have insulted me by their offer and lack of responsibility. Perhaps an apology would have been a better response. read more

We went here for a Sunday lunch after picking this off the Eater list of Michelin restaurants in Bay Area. Overall, avoid this place because the food is majorly sub-par. The good - The outdoor patio, service, ambience. The bad - food was far below and downright shoddy. I got the scrambled eggs and it was served with tater tots instead of a hash. The eggs had no flavor and were indistinguishable from diner food. Our bill was $100 for 2 people with no alcoholic drinks or appetizers, but we've had much better for less than $20. read more

The last 2 times we came here have not been so great. What I remembered before was the great service over the mediocre food. The last 2 times the service has been terrible! The food was just OK. Although I still love the fries. The cobb salad was good as well, but the rest of the food was just OK. I can't complain enough the bad service. The hostess was very nice but the waiter was awful who somewhat served us outside. If I want better service and food I'd prefer to go to Village Pub. read more

Surprisingly a lovely little getaway. Avoided the valet, we try to park our own car if we can. Free, but not really, gotta tip. OpenTable peeps listen up! If you change your reservation on the phone at the last minute, they will withhold your dining points. Not cool. But we still got the earlier reservation that we wanted. They totally fit us in right before the rush. The entire restaurant was full when we left at 8pm last night. Service: Excellent, treated us like we were eating at a fancier place, didn't fold napkins, but did rush over to the table to pull out the chair upon return from the potty. Our server was not so knowledgeable about the cuisine, forgivable, seeing as the they are still going through growing pains. Amuse: Not my favorite, a gelatinous carrot mousse, colorful & I loved the shaven veggie roots atop, skipped the rest. Apps are a MUST do: *Pork Belly, not the standard, crispy, mostly skin belly, lots of juicy fatty meat too! The mushrooms were so earthy and really brought out the flavors of the meat. *Mache Spinach, Muscat Grape & Duck Confit Salad, EXCELLENT, fresh fluffy greens & thickly shaven parmesan, plenty of duck also. Yum. Entrees: *Rib Eye w/chanterelles, not enough flavor for me and seemed almost too lean to be a RE. LOVED the thickly cut pan fried potatoes. MMM. *Halibut w/chorizo, clams & potatoes, rustic, perfectly fried & seasoned. Desserts: *Rhubarb cobbler w/creme fraiche ice cream. Hallelujah!!! Stinkin' good, satisfied my need for something refreshing, rich & buttery texture. Love. *American Cheeses, stunk, skip it. Wines: Stay away from the Pinot Noir by the glass, it's Thomas Fogarty. Ick. Served in Riedel glasses. Bathrooms have no toilet seat covers!!! Where are we, the East Coast!?!? The website will give you a pretty good idea of the menu options & pricing. After 5 glasses of wine, left happy w/the experience, apps, the halibut & don't get me started with the cobbler! read more

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The food was above average but yesterday after we got seated no one attended the table for literally almost 20 mins. We complained to two of the managers and they only said they would try their best to find someone to service the table. After that it was another 10 mins... Yesterday's highlight was the dessert we ordered at the end. read more

Madera - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

it was our first time, and it was an excellent experience, nice view, good service and the food was delicious. Also everybody was very friendly. read more

I went with my husband to Madera for lunch to celebrate our anniversary. Although I did have a reservation, I had not specified patio seating. The day was beautiful and we made a request to sit under the shade in the patio. It was almost all full and they did everything to find a table for 2 that was under the shade. We really appreciated that. We had some really good food and mostly all vegetarian options - the carrot hummus and grilled avocado were superb. And so was my main dish - the squash risotto. My husband ordered the lobster sandwich which he enjoyed very much. The entire meal was excellent. They even took a picture of us on a polaroid camera and we now have a souvenir for our 21st anniversary. Excellent hospitality by the staff without being too intrusive. Perfect place and setting to celebrate a special occasion. Highly recommended! read more

Good ambiance, service and food! Great for business as well as family. Will come back.

Great service, excellent food, good view, and an exciting selection of wine. They have interesting, playful usage of herbs. read more

Visited this place on a Wednesday around 1pm. It was pretty busy but was able to get a table right away. The service was a bit slow not sure if it was just bad luck or because it was a bit busy, good thing I was not in a hurry. I started with the Yukon gold gnocchi and it was by far the highlight of my visit, I would say you have to order it! The halibut was ok nothing special. Also I finished with a dessert that combined pistachio, raspberries and white chocolate. The presentation was beautiful but the taste was just ok. Here are my ratings: Gnocchi 9/10 Halibut 7.5/10 Raspberries and pistachio 7.5/10 read more

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Just wanted to put my 2 cents regarding our anniversary dinner at Madera on Saturday. Since it was our 30 year anniversary, my spouse and I wanted it to be a special occasion. Madera did not fail. The place seemed nicely appointed and, although not packed, there were many diners present that evening. We asked for a small cake to be prepared in advance. Decorated with candied pearls (30 year anniversary gift!). Working with Alayna was effortless. She took care of everything. All of my requests were met without the slightest hesitation. Our server Kevin was the absolute best. We started out with Caviar and Oysters along with a perfect bottle of bubbly we brought. We also shared the Octopus dish....amazing!! My spouse had the Pork Chops and I had the Halibut. Both prepared perfectly. I have to admit that I at first balked at potato chips being served with the Caviar instead of Blinis. But....surprisingly, it worked! I think I still prefer Blinis though! A great meal. read more

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If you love to eat while having a relaxing view, this is the place. Great food and customer service. Go for the braised octopus (perfect combo w/ hummus & pickled onion) & foie gras. Ordered the burger (w/ bacon, fries, pickled vegetables) just because i was craving. Nothing special about the burger but it's good. Get the house-made bonbon collection for dessert because the theme changes (before, they had it as the olympics collection...now it's presented as ice cream shop collection) read more

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This is one of my favorite places for dinner or just getting some drinks after work. It's always vibrant, fun and a great atmosphere all around. A great view overlooking the pool and the mountains. Their menu changes seasonally, but there's always something for everyone. If I'm in the mood for something light then I'll go with the sliders and a cocktail. If I'm having a sit down long dinner then something line petrale sole w/ caviar or their gnocchi dish is delicious. Make sure you save room for dessert... their beignets are top top! read more

Madera - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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While the food is slightly above average, I don't think it's a 1* worthy restaurant. Definitely not on the same level as Chez TJ and Plumed Horse. Service while sufficient, I didn't feel the staff has a genuine interest in the customers when serving. Overall 3.5 stars. Ordered the foie gras and Kobe steak tartare. Will recommend the steak tartare over the foie. Ordered the pork loin and duck breast, go with the duck breast and confit. Ordered the chocolate pear and mille feuille, go with the pear. Though menu is seasonal and does change. Restaurant is beautiful, definitely a place to go for dates. read more

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