Madera - (Near Menlo Park, CA)

E Norman Dao During a recent weekday visit near the holidays, my family and I arrived at this establishment for happy hour, where we were impressed by the tasteful Christmas decorations. Despite the early hour for dinner, the atmosphere was welcoming. Our server delivered exceptional service, showcasing outstanding attentiveness and efficiency. Unfortunately i forgot her name but she was Asian, sweet and fast. The extensive menu sampling featured an array of expertly prepared dishes, including mini hamburgers, calamari, Wagyu tacos, steak bites, oysters, etc. The diverse happy hour offerings and delightful donuts, paired with a well-crafted spiced watermelon cocktail, made for a satisfying experience. We would recommend this establishment and intend to return.

Javairia Rizwan Oh I loveeee Ella! Food was amazing! We tried all of the following Truffle buns 10/10 Lobster gnocchi 10/10 Artisan cheese plate 6/10 Pomegranate mocktail 10/10 King salmon 9/10 could have used some potatoes with this dish Truffle spaghetti 7/10 needed more salt Chocolate cake 8/10 Toffee pudding 11110000/10 amazing Lemon box cake 11/10 amazing as well Great atmosphere, great servers and host and just a great evening!

Daria Babenko The interior is elegant and refined, with a true high-end atmosphere. Service is impeccable — attentive, professional, and perfectly paced. The food is absolutely outstanding: fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every dish feels thoughtfully crafted. Highly recommended for a special occasion or a refined seafood dinner. Valet parking is available and complimentary until 4:00 PM; after that, it’s $9

Nanas Gathering Urbanbotany This was a Japanese restaurant my husband and I discovered by surprise — and it was such a wonderful find. It’s very quiet; we sat down around 5 PM. They have some special items on their menu, and every dish is beautifully crafted. The sashimi is a must-order. For dessert, we tried the “Magic Grape” — it felt whimsical and unexpected! The overall atmosphere is perfect for a date or a celebration. The restaurant is located inside an office building, so you might have to look a bit carefully because the signage outside isn’t very obvious. Highly recommended — this is definitely a place I would return to. I really love all the thoughtful details in their service, even their tableware has a sense of aesthetics and design.

Karen Cooke A must try if you’re in SF. Perfect for a romantic date night or to catch up with friends. For starters we ordered the octopus appetizer and dip trio. For mains we got the whole fish and rack of lamb. Dessert we had the baklava and Greek coffee. Everything was amazing and can’t wait for my next time back.

Nicole Baird Came for my sons 21st Birthday. First time for most of our group. Food was good, my only complaint was that the steaks we ordered were very tough and hard to cut. They were tasty! The atmosphere was chill-literally! It was super cold inside...we sat next to a fireplace with no fire. When everyone has their coats on its a sign. Service was great! He was very informative and made good recommendations. I would recommend this place for a nice dinner.