restaurants in Menlo Park

Changes at local restaurants plus dining experiences to come at Springline

Here's a round up of changes/new offerings at local restaurants as well as news of additions to the Springline dining scene. Camper will offer “counter

by Linda Hubbard
on March 25, 2022

Under Executive Chef Reylon Agustin, Madera restaurant in Menlo Park continues to shine

"Cooking chose me," declares Reylon Agustin, the Executive Chef at Michelin-starred Madera restaurant located within the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park. "My parents wanted me to

by Linda Hubbard
on August 2, 2019

Patio at Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar is an inviting place for a summer meal

Editor's note: This is the first of a series spotlighting the special features of local restaurants that may not be widely known. If you think one

by Linda Hubbard
on June 29, 2017

Spotted: Activity at Borrone MarketBar and British Bankers Club

Lots going on today at what's been a quiet corner of the Menlo Center. Marina Borrone, who owns MarketBar, was having a pop-up featuring all the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2016

LB Steak in downtown Menlo Park now serving burger-centric lunch

There's a new spot for burgers in downtown Menlo Park where the meat is tasty and the atmosphere refined. LB Steak is now offering a burger-centric

by Linda Hubbard
on March 25, 2015

Chef and restauranteur Bradley Ogden comes to Menlo Park with opening of Bradley’s Fine Diner

The knives that grace one wall of Bradley's Fine Diner (BFD) "just showed up one day," according to the restaurant's namesake, Bradley Ogden. "Same thing

by Linda Hubbard
on January 2, 2015

Chef John Gurnee takes the helm at LB Steak in downtown Menlo Park

It's probably a stretch to say that if John Gurnee's mother hadn't been an endurance rider, spending long hours training on horseback, he might not

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2013

From Menlo Park’s JobTrain to The Refuge executive chef, Michael Greuel comes full circle

Back in 2001, Michael Greuel had dropped out of Cañada College and was working three part-time jobs to pay the rent. Concerned that Michael was

by Sheri Baer
on October 18, 2013

Chef Brendy Monsada brings his Filipino heritage to the table at LB Steak in Menlo Park

Brendy Monsada has been Chef de Cuisine at LB Steak in Menlo Park since last September, following a three- and-a-half-year stint at Left Bank Brasserie

by Linda Hubbard
on July 19, 2013