We love going to Ladera. Great food and I'm happy they have a kids menu. Staff and ambiance is always on point. Friendly service and welcoming feeling. Pizza, lemonade and dessert for kids priced at $12 drinks not included. We got our boys lemonade. Appetizer was Calamari which was fresh melted in your mouth. Husband had the old fashion while I had a cab sav from Paso to go with our food. I had the cioppino and my husband had the Atlantic salmon with risotto. My only comment was the crab in my cioppino was not fresh. I can tell that the crab was already cooked when added to the dish.... Yes I can tell. Overall food was great. I wouldn't order the cioppino again because of the crab. DJ was our waitress. Loved her. She made us feel like family. With a 3 and 7 year old she made us feel comfortable and interacted with our boys. Makes a difference when you have great waitresses! read more

We visited Ladera for our son's bday and had an amazing experience. It was our first time there and highly recommend. The weather was a bit chilly so we ate inside but they have lovely outdoor seating available which would be really pleasant on a warm day. Appetizers: eggplant rollatini Coconut prawns - both were delicious. If you enjoy eggplant I highly recommend the rollatini. Dinner: everyone in our party ordered the beef Wellington except for 1 Chilean sea bass. All was cooked perfectly and I think the Wellington should be a house special Kyle was our server and he was extremely friendly and went above and beyond with asking when to bring out the entrees so that we weren't rushed thru the shareables and could enjoy the meal and conversation There was a nice birthday surprise which was complimentary and made my son feel very special Will definitely return to Ladera Grill read more

Ladera Grill - American Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

Very nice place! This restaurant gives a classy and sophisticated feel, with a light hint of classic fine dining appeal. We visited Ladera Grill on a Sunday evening and it was fairly empty with maybe 5/6 guests in the whole restaurant. We were seated right away with our reservation into a nice booth. The table setting here is lovely and the menus are high-quality. Everything that you would expect for a romantic fine dining experience. The host who helped us was a young girl and she was very polite, nice, and helpful. :) Something I really love about this restaurant is that they have so many amazing different options to select from. It was honestly a bit tough to make a decision because everything sounded so great in the menu! lol. Eventually I did decide I would try something new so I chose the Filet Mignon Pasta because it sounded like something that is very unique. I have never heard of this before so I was inspired to try it out! :) My boo got the Chicken with rice and broccoli. Everything was delicious! &Wow the food arrived very fast. I must say we absolutely LOVED the Filet Mignon Pasta it was PACKED with so much juicy, meaty, flavor. Yum yum! Highly recommend. Everything with our experience here was lovely and our server was pretty decent also. I only took one star off because the restaurant experience leaves a little to be desired like we don't necessarily love it enough to come back but it was definitely a nice experience overall. :) The #1 memorable thing about our experience was the delicious pasta :D but everything else was pretty standard. Still I would definitely recommend for a date night, small get together, and/or a quiet business meeting (since I noticed a few going on at the time lol.) read more

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Many of the dishes can be easily shared as family style. The service was a bit disappointing as there are glowing reviews about this restaurant. Perhaps the staff was overwhelmed and understaffed during my dining experience. My party had to request for the same items multiple times and felt a lack of attentiveness from the staff. Food Complimentary fresh bread with softened butter The bread was served fresh and piping hot with a side of butter. However, my party had to ask for it to be brought out instead of the server bringing it out as a complimentary starter. Truffle Mac ($18.00) Creamy, thick, and truffle-infused macaroni and cheese. This dish was one of the few from the order that was good. Calamari ($20.00) The calamari pieces were fried and served on a bed of lettuce. It was't a very memorable dish as I've had better elsewhere. Kobe Beef Sliders ($22.00) Served with 3 sliders - the Kobe beef that had a few pieces inside with brioche buns. Clams ($22.00) The clams were swimming in seasoned broth. Pappardelle Bolognese Served with long strands of pappardelle noodles and the bolognese sauce and two pieces of garlic bread toast. This was one of the best dishes among the order. Beef Wellington This dish was served with a pastry topping and beef filling, potatoes, French fries, and condiment sauces. Was really hoping this would be the star of the dishes, but it was underwhelming. Chilean Seabass ($48.00) For the price and portions served with this dish, it was a bit shocking to see how small the Chilean seabass was alongside the broccolini and mashed potatoes. It was a bit bland and missing seasoning. Ribeye Steak ($74.00) My party ordered the ribeye to be prepared as medium rare and it was served as medium well. Since it took quite some time for the dish to arrive, we decided not to inform our server since it was already late. Customer Service Lackluster customer service was provided. My party had to follow up several times for items and the food took substantially long for it to be served. Ambiance Dimly lit restaurant with ample dining room tables and a bar. There's outdoor seating options available as well. Each of the tables had artificial fall floral arrangements with festive Halloween decor. The restaurant has a casual setting for all occasions. Location / Parking It's located between 3rd street along Monterey Road. There's street parking or a complimentary parking garage across the street. read more

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We celebrated my sister's birthday here and although the food was just ok the service was terrible and the food came out so so slow. We had a 15 person party and yes I get it was a Friday night and everyone is out eating and it's busy. But we had to keep asking for things that should have probably been on the table already like plates, silverware enough for everyone at our party and complimentary bread which we had to ask several times. We ended up getting it after we got our appetizers and I guess they don't serve it unless you specifically ask for it. Here's what we ordered: Appetizers: Truffle Mac (5/5) $18 This was an actually really good. They used orecchiette pasta was creamy and cheesy with different blend of cheese infused with truffle oil and garlic cream sauce and the party did enjoy this dish Calamari (3/5) $20 This was a pretty pricey for the amount of calamari we got. It also wasn't as crunchy as it probably should have been so pass on this Kobe beef sliders (3/5) $22 This came with 3 so at an over $7 a pop for a small slider with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato also came with fries... and the patty was a little dry, meh.. Steamed Manila Clams (4/5) $22 The clams came in a creamy soupy sauce (bordelaise) and we did eat them all and it wasn't too salty. We got our bread after to dunk it in so this was ok Entrees: Beef Wellington (4/5) $52 This was good and the filet mignon was cooked right. The crusty exterior pastry had a slight crunch and went with the garlic mashed potato's and veggies and sauce Parpadelle Bolognese (5/5) $28 The pappardelle noodle was cooked perfectly and the ragu meat sauce was flavorful with chunks of ground chuck meat and came with a crostini Chilean sea bass (3/5) $48 This was ok. The fish I think was slightly overcooked and overcooked fish does not taste good. Came with the same side mashed potatoes and broccolini. Ribeye steak (3/5) $74 We ordered this medium rare aand it came out medium (fail) we were so hungry that we didn't complain since it would probably take another hour to fire up another steak so we ate it. Was pretty upset at this $74 price tag over an overcooked steak..... and it was also a pretty thin slice Overall I don't know how they have such good reviews. Maybe they were having an off day or something. But I don't think I'll come back anytime soon. read more

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I had the crab cakes with shrimp and they were delicious and beautifully presented. The prices are on the higher side, but they do have a full bar and a nice vibe overall. We went on a Thursday for lunch and there was a decent crowd. The staff were friendly and attentive. They check on us a few times, and made sure our water glasses were always full, which we really appreciated. The only thing that throw me off, though, was an extra $2 charge for a few slices of jalapeño we asked for on the side. It was maybe half a jalapeño and for a restaurant in this price range, I just didn't expect that. read more

Ladera Grill - American Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

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Very inviting and welcoming atmosphere. It's one of those premium steak/seafood restaurants that have integrity/show appreciation/respect/honor for first responders & military veterans. Good code of conduct. Restaurant is beautiful inside with a huge open bar area. Excellent customer service and great foods at Ladera Grill. Owner and management are passionate about serving its customers. Owner has another restaurant down the street. Good people. Holiday decorations are everywhere and there's plenty of spacious long tables and chairs indoors & outdoors. Great vibes and great location (Nob Hill public hiking trail is just down the street). There's a lot of pride, especially with all the veterans coming here to eat for free on Tuesdays throughout the year. Plenty of free street public parking in downtown Morgan Hill. 5/5 Filet mignon 8oz. & 12oz., shrimp/prawns/salad, ravioli, seafood cioppino/pastas, desserts of all types, etc. During lunch hour, staff offered us to browse the dinner menu too. Sweet! Food temperature was hot. Portion were huge. Not cheap eating here, but food quality is excellent. Menu had wide selections. Our server Ricardo/Ricky was attentive, experienced & organized. Love it here. Everyone felt welcomed. This is one of the most generous and a well established restaurant that cares about its customers. It's a happy place for dining out indeed. Highly rated. Great for celebrations and holidays. Excellent service and good food presentations here. Everything was delicious in every bite. Fully satisfied. Our group felt special, blessed, and were glad to stop by for such an amazing moment to celebrate as a group. It's worth revisiting next time. You can also book private events too. Nice. We will be back! Amazing. Outstanding restaurant. Thanks to the owner and all employees providing outstanding service here. read more

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We visited Ladera Grill for dinner and ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, Petite Filet Mignon, and finished with the Chocolate Marquise for dessert. The Chilean Sea Bass was fantastic; it was perfectly cooked, moist, and flavorful with its miso soy glaze. The garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed greens on the side complemented it beautifully. The Petite Filet Mignon, however, was underwhelming. Even though we requested medium-rare, the steak came out closer to rare, making it very chewy. At this price point, I expected more precision in cooking. The Chocolate Marquise was rich and smooth, easily the best part of the meal after the sea bass. Service was decent, and the atmosphere was pleasant for a night out. But at over $140 for two entrées and dessert (including tip), it felt overpriced for what we received. Overall, the sea bass and dessert shined, but the steak's execution and the high price tag keep this at 3 out of 5 stars. read more

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Always the best salads in town! I had the beet and prawn salad and it was delicious! Perfectly seasoned and grilled prawns with lots of citrus in the salad. And, service is always great! read more

Ladera Grill - Prawn and beet salad! - American Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

Food was a 5, service was a 2. This restaurant is charming and in a great location. I've heard great things and was excited to visit but the service or lack there of knocked the wind out of my sails pretty early on. We were greeted with a rash "what are you having" rather than an introduction to our server, sharing the specials or simply asking how our party was doing tonight. Our food was brought out by runners and our server never checked on us to see how it came out or if we needed anything else. The restaurant was steady but it was a Tuesday night so not overly busy. Our party all loved our meals but would truly have to think about returning bc the experience for such a nice restaurant was lacking. Beautifully decorated for Christmas though! read more

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The Ladera Grill is an excellent restaurant that makes their guests feel welcome, provides great attentive service, and serves delicious food! We ate here recently to celebrate a milestone birthday and were very happy with the experience. We had reservations and were immediately seated inside and presented with bread and butter. There are two inside dining rooms and an outside area. White tablecloths and cloth napkins were on the tables. Cocktails were $15 and Mocktails were $9. It's nice that they have non-alcoholic versions for people who prefer that. We all ordered the Beef Wellington ($52 each). This is not made with pate and mushrooms, but instead with spinach and mushrooms in between the meat and the puff pastry shell. We all ordered ours medium rare. It was cooked to perfection and was delicious. The Wellington was accompanies by vegetables and mashed potatoes. Nobody left anything remaining on our plates! Since we were celebrating a birthday, we were presented with a complementary birthday dessert of ice cream in a churro like pastry, which was tasty and enjoyed by all. read more

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High quality food always. Tried numerous menu items. Never disappoints. Eat in order out, you won't be disappointed. Tough parking when busy. Well worth the effort! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Ladera Grill. We went with a group of Veterans and they covered our entrees. The food is very good. Everything was prepared well and looked amazing. I had a clam chowder and a beet and prawn salad. The prawns were tender and delicious. Salad was good overall. Others had the filet mignon and loved it. The lobster ravioli came with prawns and also looked amazing. And the cioppino was packed full of seafood! Our server was great. Overall great experience. I highly recommend them. And I will go back! And thank you for the kindness. read more

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I have been dying to try this place! I finally got my chance and I ordered the filet. It looked and smelled so good. The mushroom sauce was really delicious. The mash potatoes and veggies were "ehh". My stake was extremely rare! This. Aught me off guard, I have never had it raw like this. I was not the only person at my table who ordered this, the other 6 people also had raw steaks. 2 people sent their stakes back. The rest of us ate only the outside of the steak leaving the uncooked raw meat. I didn't want to wait and send my meal back because our servers were already bringing out the desserts. The rest of us ended up taking the uncooked meat home really disappointing. I was really looking forward to Ladera Grill. Otherwise the service was great! read more

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While shopping Morgan Hill's main drag on Monterey Road, we happened to stop for a quick lunch break at Ladera Grill because they had outside dining area. The establishment is nice and clean. Not too pretentious. The dishes are above par, offering mainstream dishes such as salads, pastas and gourmet burgers to name a few. Service was spotty though. I got their sliders. It was good. Now onto the next shop. read more

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We had a great time but were seated in the right room which cleared out and left us as the only ones in that room which felt a little weird, especially when the main room was popping! Other than that the steak was fantastic and we both enjoyed our meal and service! read more

New Happy Hour!! It has extended from the bar area to the patio Mondays and Tuesdays! The house wine went up to $6. Added some new items to the food list. Can not believe the truffle Mac & Cheese is still only $10. The portion is huge! I got the short rib tacos. Comes with a few pieces of cabbage, a sprig of cilantro and a salsa on the side. The salsa was a perfect addition. The short rib pieces were huge. The star is off by one because it took 25 minutes to order anything. The server was friendly, but had no urgency to help anyone. read more

Ladera Grill - Happy Hour Short Rib Tacos - American Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

The food was like eating cafeteria food. I had a Mediterranean salad with cold tasteless chicken drowned in bottled dressings. I tasted my husbands steak pasta the steak was tough with no flavors the ambiance was nice as well as the staff read more

Came in for a late dinner right before closing. We were sat at a table and put in our order. Out server was friendly and welcoming and took good care of us making sure we had evrything we needed. Small Plates Fried Calamari $19.00 Lightly breaded fried calamari with a spicy marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and fresh lemon. Calamari were good and flavorful, however, I would have perfered them fried just a bit mor for a cruchy texture. Baked Brie $22.00 Triple cream french brie with local honey, roasted fennel, onions, dried fruit chutney with nuts and figs, strawberries, and crostinis. Brie was a good. Would have liked it a bit warmer so the cheese was a bit softer to spread onto toasted bread. fig fruit and nuts were a good pairing and complemented it well. I would deffinately order this again just ask for it a bit warmer. Filet Mignon $68.00 Regular 12oz $68.00 Petit 8oz $58.00 USDA PRIME, the tenderest cut of corn-fed midwestern beef Steck was cooked to perfection, tender, juicy, and melys in your mouth. Added a side of seasoned fries that were also cooked to perfection. Fries were well seasoned and flavorful with a golden color and good crunch like a fry chould be. Entree was filling and satisfying. I can see myself orering this again on our next visist. Chocolate Martini We had to order something to quench the pallet. This martini was good and did not lack liquor. It was a bit bit strong but good. the chocolate drizzle added a bit of sweatness. 12/7/2024 read more

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A Local Gem in Morgan Hill! Ladera is truly a local legend. When you're craving amazing food and genuine hospitality, this is the place to go in Morgan Hill. Everything about the experience is consistently top-notch. Not just the food but the people there is what makes us come back. Alfredo, admittedly is so kind to us that we look forward to seeing him there. Some of my absolute favorites from their menu include the seared Ahi Tuna and coconut prawns--both from the appetizer list, and both absolutely bursting with flavor. Their clam chowder is another standout: rich, creamy, and with just the right amount of kick to keep things interesting. When it comes to entrees, the seabass is a must-try--perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. And for dessert... I don't say this lightly, but the banana cake with coconut sauce and vanilla ice cream is my all-time favorite. It's the perfect ending to an already fantastic meal. I also love their Paper Plane cocktail--only my husband's version comes close! Ladera continues to be a go-to spot for special nights out or just whenever you want food made with care and served with heart. Highly recommend! read more

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Ladera Grill continues its exceptional service and gourmet food servings. This is no doubt the best restaurant in Morgan Hill and has been since it took over the location from its previous owner years ago. The menu changes every so often and it is always for the better. However on occasion an item is no longer on the menu and more often than not they will attempt to prepare it for you on request. Will continue to patronize on a frequent basis!!!! read more

Amazing service, friendly, personable waiter with great recommendations, delicious food! The calamari was cooked perfectly as was the beef Wellington! The desserts were so good! The atmosphere was nice - laid back formal read more

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The only thing that was good was oysters Rockefeller, and the calamari. We also had the swordfish and it was mealie, the lamb shank just Ok, the cioppino not very good at all won't be back for a while. read more

No service today at Ladera Grill today ( literallyno one served me ) Things are going down the drain for the food and service options in morgan hill. read more

OMG, I can't believe I am writing this review after raving about this place on Mar 17, 2022. The service and food has persistently declined since then. We have had several very unsatisfactory visits in the last 12 months but decided to give it a try again. What a mistake. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and food. The bartender, Desiree, was surely at best. It took almost 30 minutes for our food to arrive. In that time, I was unable to get Desiree's attention at all. When our food arrived I had to flag her down to get another drink and she seemed quite annoyed with me. On that first round of appetizers, the coconut shrimp, it did not look like a shrimp at all. It was a ball of fired coconut and breading with a shrimp shoved inside. We were still hungry and asked for two bowls of clam chowder. 15 minutes later they arrive, room temperature. How can this be??? A once solid restaurant is now CONSISTENTLY under delivering. That is it for us. We are out, Ladera Grill is off the list. Save your money, as it is expensive, and go somewhere else where the food and service has some predictability. read more

Ladera Grill is a very nice experience. Met a couple good friends for dinner. Great food with excellent service in an upscale, modern, comfortable dining area. While certainly a bit more expensive than some other places, cheer that up to an amazing menu of taste sensations that are sure to please. Perfect for a first date, family and friends get together, business gathering, anniversary, or just to treat yourselves to something wonderful. read more

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Food spaghetti bolognese - was more like spaghetti and tomato sauce with meat. 4/5 if you're having in mind you're just eating spaghetti Brie - 4/5, tad too much sweet for me Value - 3/5 . Expecting more for this price point Ambiance - typical of price point. Casual. Service - regular read more

Ladera Grill - American Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

One of the restaurants my family and I go to at Morgan Hill. We never go wrong every time we choose to eat here. One of our faves here is their truffle fries. read more

Ladera Grill - Truffle Fries - American Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

Great food experience. Been there three times so far and food hasn't disappointed. If i am being honest one of the times the services was off but i am chalking that up to a staffing issue as they did seem to be trying read more

I visited Ladera Grill with my boss right after work on a Friday evening. The restaurant was busy and quite loud, but thankfully we had reservations and were seated promptly upon arrival. Our waitress was attentive and took our drink orders right away. The appetizers arrived within about 10 minutes, which was impressive considering how busy it was. The main courses took a bit longer, but I didn't mind at all--the wait was worth it. I ordered the grilled salmon, which was cooked to perfection and paired beautifully with fresh, flavorful vegetables. To finish, I had the crème brûlée, and it exceeded my expectations. It was soft, creamy, and had the perfect caramelized crunch on top--a delightful way to end the meal. Overall, the service was efficient, and the food was exceptional. I would definitely recommend Ladera Grill for a nice dining experience. was. read more

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In a word, Wonderful! Thanksgiving plans changed at the last minute. Yelp indicated Ladera was open so we thought we would give it a try. They had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner special. It was delicious! Don't be put off by the chilly hostesses. Service was good for a holiday. I'm definitely going back and highly recommend Ladera. read more

Service was good, they had plenty of seating when we came in on a Wednesday night. When I first got the truffle mac and cheese (4/5) in the past, it was REALLY good. This time around, it wasn't seasoned at all! Of course after putting a bunch of salt, it tasted like how it did when I first had it. Still, it tasted great after being seasoned and I'd still recommend it... after a little warning probably. I had the truffle fries (4/5) before and they were great then and they're still good now. Will get again. read more

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Good local food like everything on the menu. The place use to be more fancy but getting a bit different still good but the question is how long. I recommend it can go wrong when the place do not have a cork fee. read more

Always our favorite Morgan Hill dining experience. We try to always ask for our favorite server Alfredo. He is attentive, welcoming and pays attention to customer needs. It just wouldn't be the same without him. Love that they carry One Stone Cabernet. Their bar and drinks are always a pleasure. The food is always presentable and yummy. read more

Fantastic food and service. Steaks were cooked to perfection! Veggies were very fresh. Staff was very attentive.

The California cuisine is always fresh and delicious at Ladera Grill. The service was excellent, and the ambiance is always relaxed elegance. This restaurant is the best! read more

Excellent food, the ambience is great and the service is good. There are other restaurants around however this place is one of my favorites. My family and I come here often it is a great place to eat. I will be returning. read more

We have been here two years in a row our anniversary since it's a little pricey for us. The Beef Wellington is melt in your mouth!!! Staff always very attentive and friendly. If. you order the calamari be sure and ask for tarter sauce, yum!! read more

Love sitting outside people and traffic watching! The food was AMAZING and our male server was phenomenal. So happy they have Moet Chandon, one of my favorite champs. You truly deserve these 5 stars. Until next time. read more

Ladera Grill - Best champagne - American Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

Reasons I will never go back to Ladera: My best friend and I met for dinner with our 4 kids, 4 and under. Ladera was a top 3 go-to for us and our families. We've been there countless times. I asked for a high chair before we sat down. We ordered the kids food first because they were starving and we hadn't had a minute to decide what we wanted yet. I asked again for a high chair when we ordered the food. The kids food came and our server still hadn't returned to take our order. I asked for a high chair. Our kids finished their food (not a short process) and our server still hadn't returned to take our order. I hadn't received a high chair and we hadn't been offered another round of drinks. We asked for a manager. My best friend and I both worked in the service industry while we were in school. I was a server for 10 years. We're low maintenance, we never tip below 20% and we NEVER complain. We explained things were getting a bit unreasonable and why. The manager apologized and offered a round. The round of drinks took such a long time that I just wanted to leave. We got our food, ordered the kids dessert; they thankfully were saints, and scarfed down our food. The kids sundaes came out without whipped cream and sprinkles like they usually do. We asked if they could get it and another server brought out a can of whipped cream and sprinkles in Tupperware when they were mostly done with their sundaes, which we thanked them for. After again waiting way too long and asking for the check so we could finally get home (it was now my baby's bedtime by that point) the manager told us he would have to check the tapes because the server said he had checked on us regularly. So the response was we were just liars. The fact that the manager came over and 4 children had empty dinner plates and the 2 moms hadn't even gotten their dinner yet wasn't enough proof that service had been atrocious. To have service at this level at a fine-dining place where we have spent an obscene amount of money over the years was bad enough, but to be called a liar or fabricator made my blood boil. I am deeply offended and will never return. We still tipped 20%. read more