We came here Saturday early afternoon and tried the brunch menu. We were able to be seated right away without a reservation. The outdoor table had plenty of room for our stroller. My husband and I enjoyed our cocktails (I believe mine was called the dilly dally). The charred oysters were lovely, though a bit pricey for 6. We also had the chilaquiles and the burger. The chilaquiles were good but a bit simple if you don't add on the extras. We added avocado, but the dish would feel more interesting with tomatoes, beans, meat, etc. The burger was also good, and we ordered it with the onion strings. Those strings were delicious! The burger itself was meaty. As a ketchup lover, I asked for some ketchup on the side to dip the burger into (the burger does not have ketchup on it otherwise). The ketchup was weirdly spicy. Overall it was a positive experience, but nothing truly exceptional. Cocktails and location were the highlights. Side note: Only one unisex bathroom stall for an entire restaurant, but it does have a surface to change a diaper. read more

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We took my sister here for her birthday last night and arrived excited to try a new restaurant. Sadly, we left feeling very disappointed and would probably only return for drinks at the bar. The ambiance inside is beautiful, and we loved the bar area. We were seated outside, though, so unfortunately we weren't able to experience the martini cart, which was disappointing, as one of the main reasons we chose to come was specifically for that experience. Drinks - Deconstructed Pimms Cup was a hit! The martinis are tiny and not cheap. I had a dirty Shirley which was just meh. Food: Fried Chicken with Slaw - The menu should really specify that this is fried chicken wings, because that's what was served. I was expecting an actual fried chicken entrée with perhaps a breast and thigh. Instead, it was wings with no sauce, and the slaw was completely flavorless. Salmon - Cooked perfectly, but overall nothing particularly memorable or special. Prime Rib - The first plate arrived cold. Not just slightly cool but cold and the meat had an unappetizing grey color. We sent it back, and a replacement finally arrived after everyone else had already finished eating. It was hot the second time, but the color of the meat still looked off. And no creamy horseradish with prime rib? That was surprising. We ended up taking the $40 meal home for our dogs. Beignets - We ordered these for the birthday celebration, and they were actually delicious. However, after the prime rib situation, I thought it was in poor taste that they charged us for them. Service was fine overall, and the staff were friendly. I'm just really disappointed with the experience. We were deciding between coming here or going to my sister's favorite spot, Los Altos Grill, and ultimately chose to try something new. Unfortunately, it ended up being a big letdown. At about $100/pp I expect a lot more! read more

Causwells - This was a very cool drink - Deconstructed Pimms Cup. This I would go back for. - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Came here as a walk-in on a random weekday thinking there wouldn't be much of a wait, but they were only offering outdoor seating. Luckily it was a nice day, so we didn't mind too much. Unfortunately, the food was pretty underwhelming overall. It wasn't bad, but it definitely didn't live up to the hype you see all over Instagram and TikTok. We tried their signature burger with onion strings, and it was just okay--nothing that really stood out. The one highlight was the fried mushroom appetizer--it was definitely the best thing we had and actually worth ordering. Service was also disappointing. We never even knew who our server was, which made the whole experience feel disorganized and inattentive. I understand they just opened, but basic service should still be in place--this didn't meet that standard at all. For the prices and being in Menlo Park, I expected a lot more. read more

Frisco (The City) represent! - Andytown Coffee - Bare Bottles - Burma Love - Che Fico - Proper Food - Robin And, now...Causwells. Not sure if it's a coincidence but all the Springline businesses in Menlo Park are from the city. Anyhow, why should you go to Causwells in MP instead of The Marina? * For the area, they have a solid cocktail program AND there's a martini cart! Not only was my Pimms Cup ($18) gorgeous, it was hella stiff. As the ice slowly melts, it infuses the gin with cucumber, strawberry, and lemon flavors. * Larger food menu with MP exclusives (If you live in Springline and lounging poolside, you can have food and drinks delivered to you.) * Spacious, more vibey dining area perfect for your socials. Comfortable, shaded outdoor patio. * Plentiful, FREE parking (underground garage). For food, we ordered two of the SF mainstays: * Housemade Ricotta w/ lavash ($15): Ricotta needed salt to balance the sweetness of the honey. * The American Burger ($24) -- Upcharge for fries (+$3), avocado (+$3), and pickled jalapeño (+$2) The patty was overcooked and dry, lacking the juiciness you'd expect from a good burger. Sorry but after three tries, I still find Causwells' burger mid and overhyped for the price point. We also ordered a new dish: Breakfast Jambalaya w/ chicken and sausage ($19) - it was boring and underwhelming, lacking the bold spices and seasoning you'd expect from a jambalaya. It felt like a missed opportunity to create something more creative like omurice or tornado egg to tie in with their AZN inspired cocktails. I wouldn't return for the food but the cocktails? Hell yas! P.S. - 4% surcharge added to all bills read more

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I saw a reel on this place which really made me excited to go, but I feel like my overall experience was super blah and underwhelming. I came on Easter Sunday, I had made reservations but came early and they were able to seat us right away. There was hardly anyone in here on a Sunday afternoon. Drinks took a while to order and overall service was kinda slow for the amount of people in here. I got the espresso martini which was average, nothing grabbing me to really want it again even with the coconut cream foam on top. My friend got a drink from the bar cart and really nothing too special I felt like it could've been made at the regular bar. The caviar was eh, I felt like bread needed to be with it. We asked two different people (one I feel like was the manager and semi brushed off explanation of what the dish was) and the waitress just hit us with a "no" and walked away when we asked about bread lol. Also there was minimal caviar in it. The burger was really good but the onion crisps seemed odd eating like they were just so thin, more like a topping than a side. My friend wanted the French dip but they didn't have it today. She got the chicken sandwich cut in half and I felt like the half I got barely had any chicken. Super small thin chicken for the sandwich. Overall the ambiance is so incredible but the food really didn't hit. Reminded me of poolside food, I think the the fries are frozen. The table next to us got the pancakes and in my head I thought they were gonna be super fluffy ricotta pancakes like the description, but they looked like the opposite. I don't know if it was an off day or bc it was a holiday, but it just missed the mark and I'm not planning to come back which is sad bc I thought I was gonna love it. read more

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My friend and I stopped by today since we had heard about their famous burgers. We saw online that there was an option for a veggie patty, so we decided to come since my friend is vegetarian, but our waiter told us they don't actually have a veggie patty. That was disappointing since the burgers were the reason we came, but I still ordered one with fries, and my friend decided on the mushroom benedict with fries. We also had two mocktails and the beignets. All in all, the food was just ok- nothing bad, but nothing to write home about. The beignets were actually a little overcooked (not burnt, but super crunchy and dark brown). The ambiance/decor doesn't seem to have changed from the last restaurant they had in that space, which is fine. It's clean and cute. I'm glad I finally tried it since it's on my list of to-try places for a few years, but I don't think I'd choose to come back. read more

This was the old Canteen restaurant from then camper folks way back when . Too bad that didn't survive. But anothrr SF group has moved in like Che Fico down the way. Very nice buildout but they're trying to get the groove of things. We came for some drinks and a snack on a nice sunny day. Too bad this isn't open later just for the bar program. The burger is reliable like the SF one . Will have to come back for the full menu instead of just an impromptu happy hour . Glad to see this space ia finally being used again. read more

Good space with good service. Drinks were fun & food was pretty good. I'll definitely be back. - dilly daily cocktail: loved it. Fun, refreshing and not too sweet. - ricotta cheese: so yum - crispy mushrooms: looked a bit odd but were tasty. - beet salad: more of a pretty plate than a really salad but really enjoyed it. - octopus: good flavor, well cooked and good sides. read more

Causwells - Dilly daily - loved it - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I came with a few friends during what we thought was happy hour (there was no happy hour). It is gorgeous inside! Dim lighting, beautiful light fixtures and stunning bar. Our server, I believe named Matt, was attentive, friendly & gave us good recommendations. We started with the martini cart and I have to say, one of the most flavorful martinis I've ever had! To follow we also tried the espresso martini, this one is pretty sweet so I would recommend leaving it as a dessert drink, but non the less it was delicious!! I don't want another espresso martini without coconut cream. My friend tried the ceviche which was a perfect blend of tart from the passion fruit with a hint of sweet, it claimed to have ají amarillo but I did not taste anything spicy, I would have liked a little more spice. We shared a few apps including the crudo, crispy sausage, baked oysters, & ricotta. The crudo was fresh but I felt like it lacked some flavor, it came with a strawberry oil but I couldn't taste it. The crispy sausage was flavorful, I really enjoyed this one. The ricotta was delicious but I wish it came with warm fresh baked bread, it would elevate it compared to the plain crackers it came with. The baked oysters were buttery and cheesy- how can you not love this combo. Overall I enjoyed my drinks and meal, I'll definitely come back to try more. Although I wish they had a happy hour ! read more

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Cute spot it used to be Tapas and so far drinks and food were good. I forgot to take a photo of the Ribeye French Dip & Onion Shoestrings, Caesar Salad, Beignets w/ Salted Caramel & a Latte and they were all yummy. We ordered Ube Milk Punch so didn't get the Martini cart show. Service was good but they couldn't figure out the Inkind payment. FYI, free parking in the Garage for 2 hours. read more

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For many years, I had heard about Causewell's burger but just haven't had the opportunity to trek up to SF for it, so I was really excited to see them opening in the Springline complex. The menu has elements of the SF location but has a lot more, and from what I can tell, a very different vibe, as well. Cocktails: - Off the Martini cart: Five spice sazerac, topped with absinthe air. It's spirit driven and fun to have the cart come by - Pina colada Royal: frozen, with coconut shaved ice on top. Loved this - it was very well balanced, not overly sweet - Ube milk punch: with pandan, aged rum, ube macadamia nut foam - way better than your average milk punch Food: - Steak tartare; American style with larger cuts, celery, pickled, thick toast - Crispy maitake mushrooms: absolutely loved these; not too much breading -Americana burger: their classic - hearty and generously portioned, definitely so the $3 fries upgrade - Tagliatelle: generous on the lamb. Surprisingly, the kids loved it! - Roasted romanesco: more like an appetizer portion, but that was some very flavorful and solid wild rice We were too full for dessert, but everything send really smoothly for day 2. If you have young kids like we do, the Caltrain and freight trains going with the open "garage door" are great for entertainment. Parking: spring line or street parking. Reservations are on Resy. They just opened last night, so not a lot of people know about it yet, but I'm sure it's going to be packed soon! read more

Not sure why there are so many distractors here, but I thought the food and cocktails were excellent. Their dirty martini was fire, and the martini cart preparation with liquid nitrogen to cool down the glass was very unique . Burger tasted just like the Marina version. Homemade ricotta was meh, and server was a little slow to grab our check, but a good experience overall. Will be back. read more

We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday after hearing great things from a friend who had visited during the grand opening. She had such a good experience the night before that we were excited to come back, especially to try the piña coladas she had recommended. Even though we made reservations ahead of time, the experience was disappointing. We ordered three piña coladas, and after waiting for them, they were not what we expected at all. My friend, who had been there the night before, told the same server that the drink did not look or taste like the one she had previously. The server responded by saying, "We are still new and learning and trying new ways." That response was surprising. I expected an offer to remake the drinks or suggest something else, especially when we were paying $20 per drink for something we did not enjoy. Another issue was the service overall. No one really checked on our table to see if we needed anything. We constantly had to raise our hands just to get someone's attention. Lastly, when I asked for a physical copy of the receipt, there was another long wait, and then we were given the wrong receipt. Thankfully, my friend noticed it before we left. We went to the front desk to let them know, but there was no apology or acknowledgment of the mistake. This place has potential, but they definitely need to improve their customer service. read more

Causwells - Piña colada the night before and the day after. Big difference. - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Joe and Robin were amazing! Highly recommend the martinis and skinny cosmos! Beautiful restaurant

Do not come if you have young kids. Trying to get 2 high chairs took asking multiple people before they could accommodate us Service was generally slow and very unpolished. 2 kids meals took almost 30 min to come out- that's simple pasta and grilled cheese, and that's after the server confirmed kids hed bring kids meals out first. Apps came out around the same time, which is also very slow. Mains took almost 45 min to come out, and it was just a fried chicken and a burger. Even with paying and packing up leftovers-- it took us several times flagging down waiters to get and help. Food was not bad but definitely not worth the wait and headache read more

Had dinner at Causwell's in Menlo Park last night - I'm glad we had made a reservation because it was packed! Our server was great and didn't bat an eye when we explained we wanted the fried chicken entree as an appetizer to share at the table :-) The deconstructed Pimm's Cup cocktail was so refreshing and I loved the presentation with the flavored ice cubes. And I will go back again and again to have that burger. The service was great, the vibe was fun, and the food top notch! read more

The food is phenomenal. Joe gave us excellent service. His recommendations were spot on! I highly recommend the Causwells Martini.