Was skeptical at first because the sequel never seems to live up to the original, but I'm happy to report that the burger is every bit as good as the O.G. in the Marina. Best burger in the Bay Area IMHO. I'm more of a beer guy than a cocktail guy , but the cocktails we tried were creative and delicious. Had great service in a very comfortable space. Will definitely go back and explore the menu more!!! read more

I just so happen to come off the Caltrain at 8:50 pm on a Monday night ( they close at 9:00pm) and Joe was kind enough to get me in before the kitchen closed. He recommended a burger, so i agreed. I have to tell you, the burger was literally out of this world. I will definitely make my way back and visit this establishment. Thank you Joe for the hospitality and conversation. read more

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

As regular of their Chestnut St spot, had to drop in for lunch after a tasting at K&L. -Lovely outside seating area, appreciate the fountain-side tables. -Unique, inviting cocktails but ordered wine BTG = great selection -Kept it 'Mediterranean' with the Octopus dish, another favorite after THE Burger. Looking fwd to a compete dinner experience soon, congratulations! read more

Short story: great food, incredible cocktails. Excellent spot for local dining. Longer story: Menlo Park has become a dichotomy- there are the standards for cheaper comfort faire, and the expensive, boujie restaurants that are great but too expensive. Causwells is no Dutch Goose or Bistro Vida. It's expensive. But it's also not Che Fico or Eylan: you get solid dining for what you pay. We came here on a Thursday at 7:30 and got a table immediately. Joe was our server- he was extremely nice and read our slow-roll program immediately. The raw oysters were insane. As good or better than Clarke's. The caviar was also amazing- the aerosol potatoes were an excellent base for the brine of the caviar. We each had the burger- excellent, but I'd recommend the fried chicken or pork even more. The burger was better than Gott's, as good as Shelby's or Village Pub- but that fried chicken has no equal, and the pork belly??? Stop it. It's unreal. Finally, to say that the cocktails are even better than the food makes me wince, as then it sounds like I'm putting the food down in some way. I'm not. The food is top-tier. Excellent. And the cocktails are insanely good. Incredible. The Ceviche is a must, as is the Baklava Old Fashioned. We hit the drinks hard, having ridden bikes to the restaurant, and left at $150/ person. You could go much cheaper if you showed a touch of restraint. Have the bar cart- the show is worth it and Christian is a performance artist. The sazerac was fantastic , as was the dirty martini. This is several steps above the Goose and Bistro Vida, but much easier to do than Camper, Che Fico, or Eylan. Highly, highly recommended. read more

The building is beautiful, the ambiance and service was stellar, but the most important part? The food? God-awful. Truly. Spectacularly bad. We ordered the prime rib and it was gray. It looked like a boiled shoe and tasted about the same. My braised lamb tagliatelle was lackluster but at least edible. The presentation of our entire meal was odd. The prime rib came on a mound of mashed potatoes with sunken anemic looking carrots. No jus, no seasoning just a wet gray slab of meat on a mound of mash. My tagliatelle had random piped rosettes of herbed cream of some sort. For the price point, it's a definite no. As we were leaving we noticed that more than half the tables had burgers. Their burgers did look pretty good, but our meals weren't even close in comparison. read more

Ambiance: casual Service: nice Food: Raw Oysters (6/$26)- comes with pink peppercorn mignonette and lemon, so fresh!! must order! Steak Tartare ($19)- you can taste the quality, love the crunch from the celery Braised Lamb Tagliatelle ($26)- was delicious! Tender lamb, packed with flavor, and the herb ricotta added a nice creamy touch! Drinks: Dirty Martini- flash chilled with liquid nitrogen, then crafted and poured tableside, one of my favorites here Baklava Old Fashioned ($18)- fig and olive oil infused bourbon with a salted pistachio honey. This was interesting in a good way 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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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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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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Fun place to have a drink! Great service and beautiful restaurant! Pimm's Cup was delicious. read more

Causwells - Pimm's Cup - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Man - this place was a massive disappointment. First, our reservation thru Resy was outdoors. However, aside from 2 tables, the interior was empty. I asked if we could sit inside and was told "no." Why? "We have reservations." Who? People who are coming. By the time we left 33 minutes later, there were still most of the tables empty. Anyway, on to the food - three of us. One ordered the burger, which was honestly very good and very appetizing looking. Unfortunately, only one of us ordered the burger. I got the tagliatelle with lamb ragu. Problems - (1) it was cold - like it had been sitting out for 10 minutes waiting for the burger to cook; (2) the pasta had a weird texture - it wasn't a nice italian pasta - it was more of a stiff, grainy texture that fell apart. It didn't hold together; (3) the portion size was more of an appetizer size portion; (4) it lacked seasoning or flavor. I guess if it had been hot and with a better noodle, it wouldn't have been terrible, but I'm at home now eating a 2nd dinner. The third entree was the salmon. My wife was shocked at home small it was - she estimates 2 ounces. And overcooked. She was so annoyed that she ate the salmon and asked for the check. The server tried very hard to be perky and positive and "isn't everything delicious tonight?" But it wasn't. Menu is pretty small, so I'm not optimistic that the other dishes are better and we had bad luck. read more

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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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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Food is hit or miss, and the service is slow with attitude. The $14 Brussels sprouts were soggy instead of crispy. They brought out our baked oysters, but my husband's drink took 10 minutes, and when we asked about mine, the staff just said they were understaffed and had no idea when it would come. We wanted to enjoy the warm oysters together with our drinks, but the terrible timing and food quality ruined the experience. read more

Causwells - Baked ousters - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Almost didn't come here because the reviews were a little ho-hum, but so glad we did. My partner and I popped in for dinner on a Tuesday evening and had a lovely dinner. Our server was Joe, and he was the perfect mix of attentive without being overly overbearing. Friendly and warm, we felt taken care of for our meal there. We ordered the Ricotta and the smash burgers and they were both really good. In fact, I think The smash burgers are probably the best smash burgers we've ever had. I also was super pleased to find that they had Golden State Cider (my favorite!) We also really appreciated all of the outdoor seating - we especially liked being seated next to the fountain. Super convenient to park, but they're also right next to cal-train which would be convenient if you're taking transit. Over all, I'm super happy with my experience here and definitely intend to come back. read more

Amazing food, service and ambiance! My husband ordered the causwell's martini which had tableside service. Loved the pandan ube milk punch.

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

As a fan of the SF location I was thrilled when I first saw the sign that they were opening a Menlo Park location. In a very unassuming area where there's a Caltrain stop but seems to be the start of widely popular Bay Area. Restaurants shout out to farmhouse Thai and their brunch spot across the street.. was able to make an early 5 PM dinner reservation on a Thursday through the online portal. The location does have outdoor indoor seating. Weather is great, but because the Caltrain is so nearby if you're hoping to have conversations sitting outside, might not be the best. Inside the nice ambience and stylings of the San Francisco Caswell with a Menlo Park touch with big comfy seats. The dining room looks like it could be booked for an intimate party as well in the full bar with amazing cocktails.. We started with the Crudo, which was called. Very delicious. and for drinks, I got the piña colada that came with a coconut flavored shaved ice. It was so delicious. I would drink more than one and my other favorite the pickle beer Michelada we also got the deconstructed Pimm's punch because the presentation is always beautiful. We also ordered the roasted oysters and potato purée with caviar and fried Boudin ball as entrées. We shared the prime rib, fried chicken and salmon. The mashed potatoes that came with the prime rib were so delicious. I feel like I could eat that alone, a table really like the fried chicken and I feel like it was a good idea to share everything so everyone can get a little taste because I think if I only ordered one thing, I would be sad that I missed out on the other great entrees. That being said, only subtracting one star because at some point through the night, the smell of the fried chicken and grease kind of over power the dining room and kind of made me sick but overall a great experience. read more

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Came for some appetizers and drinks one night and they did not disappoint! Everything was delicious and the martinis were some of the best I've had! Our server Joe was wonderful! Very helpful and friendly! A lovely experience all around and will definitely be back. read more

The restaurant is beautiful and has a great atmosphere, which made me expect a lot more from the food and drinks. Unfortunately, the espresso martini and chilaquiles were not the best; I've honestly had better at a hole in the wall spot. While it's definitely a nice-looking restaurant, the overall experience felt a bit underwhelming. It's a nice place, but I was expecting much more, especially for the quality of the food and drinks. The service was ok, nothing special, our server did ask us every 2-3 minutes if we were ready to order. 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

Really enjoyed finally trying Causwells at Springline. Came by for both brunch and dinner and had a great experiences overall. The staff were warm and welcoming and helped guide us through the menu. Brunch definitely hit the spot! The duck cochinita tostadas and jambalaya were my favorite bites. We finished with the French toast bites and good coffee for dessert. Dinner was equally solid. We especially enjoyed the pork belly and spaetzle, along with the burger with crispy onion strings, the fresh radicchio salad, and the tableside cauliflower soup. It was a nice option to have the burger cut in half as we were sharing everything. Also appreciated the thought and care behind the nonalcoholic cocktails. The green apple & snap pea NA G&T and the NA smoked beet cocktail both felt balanced and intentional rather than an afterthought, which is always nice to see for us non-drinkers. Overall, really happy to have Causwells in Menlo Park. It's a beautiful space and much easier for us to get to than the SF location with better parking. read more

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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Joe was the best server ever!!!!! He gave us great cocktail and dinner recommendations. The chef was incredible too. We loved the burger and old fashioneds! read more

Causwells - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The service was great and place is cute. Food was not so good. Someone wrote a review that this place had the best burger.. it's just a standard burger. Fried chicken was good, tagliatelle was okay. Deconstructed pim was okay and cute. Good experience, food was okay, 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

While the atmosphere at Causwells was great, the wait times were unacceptable. It took 45 min to receive cocktails each time we ordered. When you are asking customers to pay $20 a drink and $30 for a hamburger, you have to do better. read more

We had such an amazing server, Joe!!! He made us fab cocktails, took amazing care of us, and made sure we had a great time celebrating our friends birthdays. Def recommend read more

Fantastic experience! We started with the crispy maitake, which was perfectly crispy and full of flavor. The tagliatelle cooked to perfection, burger was amazing, and the creme brulee was the perfect finish. The service was friendly as well. read more

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

Food was great. Ambiance was good. Good vibe. Nice location. Service was very good

Great food, service, ambience and prices. I have dined here several times. I like just about everything on the menu. read more

The worst dining experience I've had in recent history. My wife and I were looking forward to a nice date night. This place will be memorable for all the wrong reasons. The food was tasty and the drinks were nice. We waited over an hour for our appetizer to come out. There wasn't any communication as to what the delay was. We were comped for the appetizer, when I tried to give feedback to the manager he just gave me a dissmissive sorry and walked off. I would recommend people go to Clarks instead. read more

So bad ! Dry chilaquiles, overcooked eggs. Pretty slow service . Not sure if its their soft opening or it's just pretty bad. And expensive. Definitely do not recommend. read more

I honestly really wanted to like Causewells because I feel like Menlo Park could really use another good American bistro type place. The cocktails that we had were excellent, both the pimms cup and the espresso martini. The appetizers were good, especially the whipped ricotta. Unfortunately, I cant speak to the mains. After waiting over an our for ours mains, including asking about them twice and only being told "the kitchen was backed up" without much of an apology or make good, we had to cancel our food order because we had somewhere to be and there were no signs of our food coming and no ETA from the waitress. The table next to us also was going through the same issue and had no signs of their food and asked us if we were going through the same thing. We also never got a refill on our water AND we had to bring the check in to the restaurant to process our card since everything was taking so long and we were running late to our show. To wrap it up, great cocktails and good appetizers from what we tried, but I definitely wouldnt come in any kind of rush. read more

Great cocktails. Good service. Nice enough atmosphere. The lavash with ricotta was terrible. . They made the ricotta super sweet.