Madeline's Restaurant & Wine Cellar - Cambria, California

Sevemariz M.

El servicio es bueno, y la atención también, la comida correcta, pero no son razonables los precios de los vinos en una zona vinícolas. El precio de los vinos es prohibitivo, y no alcanzó a saber la razón.

Martinez A.

Buen servicio, muy rico

mariano L.

Bueno

Raquel C.

I don't have enough stars to grade this restaurant. From service, to food and ambience, it is a 11/10. I don't find duck breasts everywhere cooked properly. In fact, this is the first place in the US that I found the closest to what I can only find in France. Needless to say, a pleasant surprise!
Do reserve in advance though. We were accommodated without a reservation, but it was very busy on a Sunday night.

Marcel S.

A fantastic, quaint restaurant on downtown Cambria's Main Street. Amazing food, great wait staff, and a cozy atmosphere. We had the frog leg appetizer, stuffed chicken breast, venison sirloin, and three-layer chocolate cake. Excellent wine and port choices. And a very tolerant and friendly wait staff.

Definitely a must-visit in Cambria and a wonderful place for date night. We'll be back!

Adriana

This review is not for Madeline’s restaurant but for their pop-up at the Cambria Shores Inn. We visited last night (Thursday) for their wine tasting and food experience, and it was fantastic. Ivan was a one-man show—bartender, chef, and host—all in one. His warmth, professionalism, and deep knowledge of wine and food was outstanding. My husband and I were incredibly impressed. Despite the place being packed, Ivan effortlessly managed everything, making it seem seamless. He is a natural in hospitality. The prosciutto flatbread was especially delicious.

We enjoyed our visit so much that we returned tonight (Friday). Unfortunately, Ivan wasn't there and it was completely different experience. A young woman was working tonight, and unlike Ivan, she did not acknowledge anyone. Instead, she was preoccupied with chatting with her hippie friend in the corner—ignoring guests while giving away free wine to the friend. People were visibly confused, unsure of who was actually working, as she kept her back to the customers and treated the evening as if she were a guest rather than a server.

After having an exceptional experience on Thursday and happily spending a significant amount, we left on Friday after just one glass of wine. It was disappointing to see such a stark contrast in service. I truly hope the owner sees this review and ensures proper training—one disengaged employee can easily damage a business’s reputation.

Dameon L.

This place had cuisine so remarkable I cried. As I have been to France many times and am quite a cook myself, this restaurant was a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Cambria, CA. I have had challenges finding authentic French affair anywhere outside of La France. This place... gracious me... just reminded me of tastes you can typically only find in Europe. The foods were fresh and bold. Full of flavour, with plenty of butter in the expected fashion! My scallops were a mesmerizing start to my meal. Fresh. Perfectly seared. Mildly 'sweet' with subtle hints of sage and the salty sea. I really just wanted an entire bowl of the scallops alone. I would have been blessed. I did not have to force myself to choose the warm baby spinach salad. Baby greens with a bright vinaigrette, toasted pecans and dried cranberry. Fresh mozzarella slices. Micro-thin red onion. Just a wonderful way to clean the palate before main course. This establishment is known for its filet mignon, though, I had filet the previous evening. I decided upon the chicken breast stuffed with brie, among other savory offerings. The thin skin was delicately crisp. The flesh... fork-tender. The filling just splendid and truly, on-point. Service was remarkable with smiles and friendly staff all around. If I could go there every day, I certainly would. I was delighted beyond expectation.

EDO

This is a small upscale place in Cambria, CA. Full of wonderful food and limited run wines. The scallops are a wonderful appetizer, and the Chicken and the Duck are quite tasty. The interior is cozy, and has a wine bar. For most folks outside the wine crowd, this will be a special occasion
/romantic dinner kind of place, but you cannot stay in Cambria without dining here. The dessert menu is verbal, due to seasonal fluctuations, but they currently have a Key Lime Pie, with a squiggle of Raspberry Syrup.