Sat at the bar and had a great time. The service was excellent, as were the cocktails, dinners and dessert.Vegetarian options: Trumpet mushroom risotto and cauliflower biryani and the miso asparagus were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate & Cardamom Mousse
M C
Definitely our go to spot for birthdays, special occasions, entertaining out of town friends, etc. Probably the friendliest restaurant anywhere in the East Bay and some of the best food. Back patio is fantastic year-round. My only question is how does this place not have a Michelin star at this point???? Don't tell your friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Varney
Our Daughter and Son-in-law recently moved to the area and this was our first visit from the UK. Found this restaurant by chance.What a find!! Outstanding restaurant. Terrific food and the most wonderful staff. This is a must visit experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AnabelC
This is my very favorite place to eat in the Bay Area. My husband and I always feel like we are absolute criminals when we eat here because we don't believe there can actually be food this good. Everything is perfect in this place, from the drinks, to the apps, to the coffee at the end of the meal. Definitely eat here. When you are done and on the way home, you will feel thrilled and victorious like you have stolen your own car!
KevinG
The pinnacle of dining in the East Bay. I mean if it was just their cocktail menu that was as good as it is and everything else was just meh it would still be worth it just for that level of awesome, but after the cocktails everything else just keeps getting *better*.
韩七贤
Went there for my birthday celebration with my boyfriend. We didn’t have a reservation but still got a nice window table. I liked the salad very much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MyTruth
The menu is not balanced. The food is thoughtful, but rich with sauces, cheese, butter, etc...Nothing is offered to balance that heavy and rich food with a light and pallet cleansing food. The salad is tossed with lots of cheese. Perhaps, a simple salad with a vinagrette would be nice to add to the menu.The deserts are also thoughtful, but too sweet. The prices are similar and at times higher than Chez Panisse. Our waiter refused to bring one slice of bread to finish an entree and instead offered to order a plate of bread with 4 slices. That was disappointing! We spent over $300 on our meal for three people and could not get one slice of bread!? If you want to pay that prices they charge here, I would recommed go to Chez Panisse for a consistent and balanced experience,!
Alison D.
Went there with my husband for dinner on a Thursday night. Everything we ordered melted in our mouths. Delicious shrimp and crab appetizer with nori chips, great burger and fries, and a vegetable biryani that was full of flavor and tasted truly homenade. Highly recommend.
PickyEater
I have been going to Juanita & Maude since shortly after it opened. Loved it then, love it now. The only thing I don't like is that it's become more difficult to get in as its popularity has grown.
Ann M.
We spent our second wedding anniversary dinner with them. We wanted to try something new and out of town. Upon arrival, the reservation line was down the block. We only waited 5 minutes before the majority had been seated. I had the mushroom risotto with chanterelles. My groom had the filet mignon. All was cooked to perfection. The owner and staff were all very friendly and attentive. It was a lovely place to spend on Valentine's Day. Thank you for making it so memorable and sweet!
Every element of the meal was fantastic, server, quiet space despite being busy. Every food and drink item was original and had obviously received arduous treatment to be served perfectly, for example, the oil on my cauliflower was cooked in was imbued with toasted nuts and spices!
Kate Pet
Date night staple. We have never had anything less than a stellar experience. Cocktails, ambiance, food, service- what more can you ask for. A true gem of the neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patty
We've been regulars here for years. The people here have adapted to Covid,etc. without hampering quality; they've unique variety of cuisines that rarely disappoint. This comfy restaurant has a very relaxed friendly feel along with the other attributes mentioned. Highly recommend.
Ellen M.
Good was innovative and delicious. Service was impeccable. The outside seating was quiet and the heaters made it cozy. Prices were exorbitant.
Marti
This was a meal to celebrate my birthday. Our meal was spectacular. There were three of us, and each had a different entree. Each of us was very excited about our dishes. Wonderful desserts, too, which we shared. We were in a corner outside, so the sound was no problem at all. Our waitperson used to work at Fonda years ago, and we hadn't seen him in many years, which was an additional treat. We made another reservation for our son's birthday.
Sat at the bar and had a great time. The service was excellent, as were the cocktails, dinners and dessert.Vegetarian options: Trumpet mushroom risotto and cauliflower biryani and the miso asparagus were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate & Cardamom Mousse
Definitely our go to spot for birthdays, special occasions, entertaining out of town friends, etc. Probably the friendliest restaurant anywhere in the East Bay and some of the best food. Back patio is fantastic year-round. My only question is how does this place not have a Michelin star at this point???? Don't tell your friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our Daughter and Son-in-law recently moved to the area and this was our first visit from the UK. Found this restaurant by chance.What a find!! Outstanding restaurant. Terrific food and the most wonderful staff. This is a must visit experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my very favorite place to eat in the Bay Area. My husband and I always feel like we are absolute criminals when we eat here because we don't believe there can actually be food this good. Everything is perfect in this place, from the drinks, to the apps, to the coffee at the end of the meal. Definitely eat here. When you are done and on the way home, you will feel thrilled and victorious like you have stolen your own car!
The pinnacle of dining in the East Bay. I mean if it was just their cocktail menu that was as good as it is and everything else was just meh it would still be worth it just for that level of awesome, but after the cocktails everything else just keeps getting *better*.
Went there for my birthday celebration with my boyfriend. We didn’t have a reservation but still got a nice window table. I liked the salad very much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The menu is not balanced. The food is thoughtful, but rich with sauces, cheese, butter, etc...Nothing is offered to balance that heavy and rich food with a light and pallet cleansing food. The salad is tossed with lots of cheese. Perhaps, a simple salad with a vinagrette would be nice to add to the menu.The deserts are also thoughtful, but too sweet. The prices are similar and at times higher than Chez Panisse. Our waiter refused to bring one slice of bread to finish an entree and instead offered to order a plate of bread with 4 slices. That was disappointing! We spent over $300 on our meal for three people and could not get one slice of bread!? If you want to pay that prices they charge here, I would recommed go to Chez Panisse for a consistent and balanced experience,!
Went there with my husband for dinner on a Thursday night. Everything we ordered melted in our mouths. Delicious shrimp and crab appetizer with nori chips, great burger and fries, and a vegetable biryani that was full of flavor and tasted truly homenade. Highly recommend.
I have been going to Juanita & Maude since shortly after it opened. Loved it then, love it now. The only thing I don't like is that it's become more difficult to get in as its popularity has grown.
We spent our second wedding anniversary dinner with them. We wanted to try something new and out of town. Upon arrival, the reservation line was down the block. We only waited 5 minutes before the majority had been seated. I had the mushroom risotto with chanterelles. My groom had the filet mignon. All was cooked to perfection. The owner and staff were all very friendly and attentive. It was a lovely place to spend on Valentine's Day. Thank you for making it so memorable and sweet!
Restaurantji Recommends
Every element of the meal was fantastic, server, quiet space despite being busy. Every food and drink item was original and had obviously received arduous treatment to be served perfectly, for example, the oil on my cauliflower was cooked in was imbued with toasted nuts and spices!
Date night staple. We have never had anything less than a stellar experience. Cocktails, ambiance, food, service- what more can you ask for. A true gem of the neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been regulars here for years. The people here have adapted to Covid,etc. without hampering quality; they've unique variety of cuisines that rarely disappoint. This comfy restaurant has a very relaxed friendly feel along with the other attributes mentioned. Highly recommend.
Good was innovative and delicious. Service was impeccable. The outside seating was quiet and the heaters made it cozy. Prices were exorbitant.
This was a meal to celebrate my birthday. Our meal was spectacular. There were three of us, and each had a different entree. Each of us was very excited about our dishes. Wonderful desserts, too, which we shared. We were in a corner outside, so the sound was no problem at all. Our waitperson used to work at Fonda years ago, and we hadn't seen him in many years, which was an additional treat. We made another reservation for our son's birthday.