It is very important to keep seafood fresh. The food is nicely arranged and presented. However, there was a not-so-fresh smell in one of the dishes that worried me, especially because the raw ingredients weren't cold enough when I put them in my mouth. I have plenty of experience eating raw fish in Japan and Asia, and that unpleasant smell should never be present in Michelin-starred restaurants, even if it's just a little bit. Running a restaurant and handling raw ingredients can be challenging. When chefs choose the menu, they need to be especially careful. The bread needs a little bit more salt or something. I should have asked these questions when I was at the restaurant instead of writing about it here, but I had other priorities for my evening. I am not intended to make restaurant look bad. It is my first time give 3 stars. I would not keep this common here for long. As soon as restaurant notice this happened. read more

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My hubby and I celebrated Valentine's day 2/14/23 here last week. Parking lot is small and full so we went around and parked in a residential neighborhood in the back of the restaurant and walked through a pedestrian bridge over a stream to get back onto Sir Francis Drake blvd. We were greeted immediately when we arrived and taken to a small table in the second dining room of the restaurant all the way in the back corner. My left shoulder was squished up against the fire extinguisher hanging on the wall behind me. Not a good spot to put an extinguisher especially because the tables are so small already and pushed up against the corner. I was not too comfortable the whole night. We had the set Valentine's Day menu. I made a note during the reservation and also via email that my husband doesnt eat seafood and I dont eat raw foods. Was disappointed to see the menu was the "standard" Valentine's day menu that everyone received. Small touches like menu changes makes a difference especially when you are charging $200/pp plus a mandatory 20% tip it came to over $500 for dinner. Yikes! Now the menu changes was noted but I was told, they didnt want to print separate menus for it. Got it. Food was not bad, many flavors. The menu starts of small and gradually increases to bigger portions. Even the bigger portions were pretty tiny but plenty of dishes and by the end of the night, I was stuffed. Some of my favorites were the chestnut soup, smoked pork belly bao, chilled dungeness crab and the ribeye. My least favorite was the sonoma duck breast, Im not a fan of duck so sent it back. The slow cooked egg was also not my favorite. Middle of dinner, I had a bad migraine come on. I dont know what it was. Maybe just being squished up against the wall or just a long drawn out dinner. We were there for 2.5 hours. I have no idea. Either way, it was a nice Valentine's dinner, we both enjoyed it a lot. Service was not bad, we had various people come serve us throughout the night. Overall, ok Michelin experience. read more

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They continue to knock it out of the park. Been here a few times now, and last night was my favorite meal yet! They really nailed the Autumnal Marin flavors, integrated so uniquely into ever part of the meal. I love how they continuously reinvent seasonal aspects for the menu, all while staying within the bounds of a familiar flow. Feels comforting, welcoming, and unique every time we visit. Also love the little details - the ginkgo chips on the poke dish sent it over the top for me! Best restaurant in Marin. And the best deal you'll find on a tasting menu around the Bay. read more

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Amazing sushi, Japanese fusion food. Well worth the visit. Service is fantastic. Chef is an artist. Thank you!

A friend recommended this place to me - mentioning it was a Japanese/French tasting experience. The mix of cuisines were too intriguing to resist, so I found myself at Madcap a week later. It was definitely an enjoyable experience overall; from the cozy, intimate ambience, to the incredibly well designed & tasty courses topped off with impeccable service. My favorite dishes of the evening were the Stonington sea scallop & Somen, uni, oyster plant veloutė topped with caviar. Highly recommend if you're in the area - reservations are a must. I'll be back! read more

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Hubby and I made a quickie trip up to the Bay Area to use up our expiring travel credits and it landed directly on our 17th anniversary dinner. Luckily, Madcap had a later reservation that worked with our timing (and thankfully, our flight was spared from a long delay). The whole experience was just pretty damn fantastic. Here's what mattered to me: - We weren't stuck at a small 2-top like a lot of restaurants do to us. (Not ashamed to say this is a really big deal for me.) - Troy was super nice and professional. - They had free-flowing sparkling water. - The lighting was perfect for our photos. - We were there for just the right amount of time. (Around 1.5 hrs?) - Most importantly, the food was on point. Not going to go into all the details about the food because their menu changes with the season anyway but a game we played with each other was "Which dish would you want to have more of?" and we couldn't pick just one. We both also did get the $30 add-on for the evening. Troy said something blah blah sub'd out the fish but it didn't really matter because whatever it was, was yummy. Worth $30? Probably. My favorite course was probably the salmon course which came served in a dashi broth they poured in front of you. Yum! Everything was just so well-prepared, well thought out and delicious. They even gave us two servings of bread in the middle (very smart, because it fills you up without making it obvious they're making sure you're full lol). I ate the crap out of the bread. No shame in my game! It was a great dining adventure and we were glad we made this the "main course" of our anniversary celebration. read more

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It was one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had in my life. What a wonderful menu. Everything was well selected, the service was impeccable, and the place was very charming and elegant. I recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a gastronomic experience. read more

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Very excellent cook. Not just delicious everything, but also artistic design that you may find in a quiet hidden corner in Marin County, San Anselmo. You will love it. read more

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While in the area for business, I was looking for dinner recommendations and knew I had to try Madcap! It was easy to get a reservation for one on a weekday night (and they were accommodating when I called day of to move it up by 15 minutes). Overall, I definitely enjoyed my solo dining experience; service was fantastic - constantly explaining the next dish, clearing used plates and dishes immediately. For the food - I definitely enjoyed the earlier courses more than the substantial courses we got later on. The smaller bites and plates were packed with flavor and so unique! I didn't love the shima aji course, I felt the duck breast skin could have been crispier, and felt the pesto served with the steak was a bit too bright/fresh (taste wise) for the rest of the dish. Standouts for me were the slow cooked egg (that mushroom spuma was to die for), the corn tortelloni, and the miso ginger broth from the caviar course! Overall, an excellent experience! read more

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Excellent meal by Chef Ron Siegel as usual. Lovely intimate spot run by him and his family. very good wine selection to go with excellent preparation and plating. read more

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I liked this restaurant. Was it the best tasting menu / experience I've had? No. Was it a nice dining event? Yes. Would I come back? Yes, and probably will. Parking - They have a lot next door (although some spaces are designated for other businesses) plus parking on the street. On the day of our visit, the restaurant was kind enough to inform us that there was a street festival that day and parking might be an issue. Inside - Restaurant is a nice space, comfortable without feeling too formal. We were a party of 3 so they sat us at a table of 4, which was nicer than having a chair added to a table of 2. Service - We didn't have the delays that others have reported, but we did notice that as the evening progressed (and restaurant filled) that we received less attention than the beginning of the meal. But the servers and sommelier were professional and prompt the entire meal. Food - Some dishes we liked better than others. Tiny bao thing was awesome. I also liked the egg thing, the steak, and the duck. Son liked the corn dish but I wasn't thrilled. One of us did the pairing which was good, and enjoyed the sake pour enough that I ordered a bottle when I got home. Dessert was okay, maple cake looked cute but wasn't that great in taste. All in all, I would recommend, and will probably return in a few months when the menu changes. read more

We've been following Ron Siegel around since his restaurant Charles Nob Hill many years ago, and we've had great meals at these prior restaurants. We finally got around to trying Madcap, and I'm sorry to say it was rather a disappointment, not only relative to the food at his prior restaurants, but just in general for a 1* Michelin. Everything we had was fine, especially with the starting courses, which were Japanese influenced. They were tasty and inventive. Then we got to the main courses, and though they were cooked well and presented nicely, they were rather boring. Nothing to really stand themselves out from anywhere else good, though to be fair, the quality of the ingredients and cooking were top notch, but otherwise, they were, to use a bit of vernacular, meh. The meh-ness of the main courses was only further meh-ed by the dessert. A chocolate dessert like any chocolate dessert you could find practically everywhere? OK, yes, quality pretty good, but it was just a boring old chocolate dessert. Color me unimpressed, but if you're looking for more staid, classic cooking done well, then this is a nice place for the area. Service was friendly and professional, nothing to complain about there. read more

My fiancée and I dined here for our anniversary and the food is just WOW. Each course was unique, flavorful, and had wonderful textures. My favorite was the wagyu tartare and caviar supplement. The wagyu tartare lays on a bed of squash and yuzu, so the overall dish was very refreshing and decadent to taste. I also loved the butternut squash soup and chestnut ravioli. The soup was so comforting and hearty, without being heavy. I don't usually like butternut squash soup because they are too creamy or sweet, but this soup was perfect. The chestnut ravioli was also delicious and had a lovely hint of truffle. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would dine here again. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful with our sake selection, and the ambiance was very intimate and romantic. read more

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This place is a hidden gem for city dwellers! It's totally worth the 35 min drive up into the hills. I was scouting restaurants to celebrate my partner and my's anniversary and having lived in SF for 10 years, I feel like I've tried all the big names already and wanted something new. I stumbled upon Madcap looking through the Michelin guide and easily booked a reservation through Yelp. I looooved the food here. It's listed as Californian, which always just means some kind of fusion. Here that's no different, and it felt like American mixed with Japanese. The dishes were light and extremely flavorful. It felt like each course was thought out very well. My favorite things were the shrimp tempura, slow cooked egg with caviar (their staple), the lobster emulsion which was probably one of the tastiest flavors I've ever put in my mouth, and their king salmon which was cooked to perfection! With desserts, they also gave us dessert wine to celebrate our anniversary which I thought was very special and appreciated :) This menu is so reasonably priced and delicious, I highly recommend coming here whenever you get the chance. read more

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After a long day of traveling and 6 hour delay of flight we were able to keep our reservation. We called and they accommodating a 30 minute late arrival to our reservation. Troy and the entire staff were a true treasure to be served by, every single one of them answered any questions we had even how to eat each bite and the sommelier gave great feedback to our wine inquiries. We started the evening off with a glass of champagne brut and my husband had a glass of sake. Our walk thru their chef's tasting was such a treat for our taste buds pictures of every course followed by an espresso We hope you enjoy our pictures as much as we enjoyed our evening read more

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Food- excellent. How did they bring such variety out of a small kitchen. It really is an enigma. Sushi, foam, steak, fish, the math doesn't add up. They must have a magician in the back somewhere I am convinced. Service- second to none. Here is a detail I noticed but when I went to the bathroom, I saw them bring our plates back into the kitchen to deconstruct the dish so things wouldn't get soggy. Do all restaurants do this? This feels like outrageous perfectionism. Great wine selection with reasonable mark-ups. This is definitely a wine Mecca. Ambiance- quiet, intimate, professional. Price - Tasting menu is very reasonably priced for the quality you are receiving. read more

Madcap - New American Near Me - San Anselmo, California

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Madcap is an excellent restaurant and great experience for a special occasion. We came here to celebrate a job promotion and had such a fun time. We did the Chef's Tasting Menu ($110 per person). The 10 courses were spaced out perfectly and we were full but not over-stuffed in the end. Every single course was so unique and so very tasty. I loved all the variety and Japanese inspired food. If you're looking for a great Michelin star restaurant, delicious food, and an awesome experience - check this place out! 1: local anchovy, satay - amuse bouche to start off to clear palette. satay sauce was delicious 2: stone fruit, thai coconut, santa barbara sea urchin - a surprising favorite amongst the first few. the bottom is a coconut jelly with pieces of stone fruit (tasted like a peach?) to contrast the salty sea urchin. 3: cashew cheese, radish, cucumber - cashew cheese was definitely a winner. super tasty and would love to learn how to make it! 4: corn soup, ayu, trout roe, beets - corn soup was so flavorful and had little drops of yuzu in the middle, giving bursts of flavor. came with a little piece of fish on the side 5: slow cooked egg, candy cap mushroom spuma, pine nut - I've never had anything like this before, but it kind of tasted like a sweet frothy egg. very silky and contrasted well with the pine nuts on top. came with a buttered piece of bread which was good for dipping 6: shima aji, aprium, meyer lemon koshu, shiso oil - sashimi with some sort of beets on top with a perilla/shiso blended oil. also a fan favorite 7: king salmon, shiitake miso ravioli, dashi - perfectly cooked, very sizable piece of salmon on top of a mushroom ravioli. sat in a base of dashi broth with some mushrooms 8: sonoma duck breast, black garnet cherries, vadouvan - very delicious roasted duck breast. served on top of vadouvan - a smoky, curry, onion-y sauce. and a cherry sauce, which mixed well with the duck breast. 9: dry aged flannery ribeye, red pepper pistachio puree, potato - medium rare ribeye with a side of potatoes and red pepper pistachio puree. puree was yummy, tasted like nothing I've ever had before. 10: chocolate mousse cake, almond sherbet - substantially sized dessert, very chocolately. mixed well with the sherbet read more

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Unbelievable experience of food adventures. It's a small cozy place that feels as you walked into the art gallery that served amazing dishes. What you expect is a pre-fix set chef's tasting menu. Every dish is a bit size but by the end of the night, you leave tummy satisfied. Each course has its own personality with specular presentation and tasty profile. Every bit was not disappointed. My favorite dishes were the slow cooked egg with lemongrass. It's silky egg white custard with a semi cook yoke inside. That is absolutely still. A hint of lemongrass opens up the palate and added crunch with the pistachio. Th somen noodels are light, and the broth tasted heaven. Gladded we had this marvelous experience and can't wait until the next tasting read more

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We've been going to Madcap for the past several years but realized we hadn't been since the pandemic and decided to celebrate an anniversary there recently. Although the prices are much higher than when we first had their prix fixe menu, the quality was pretty much the same, if not better. There were a few dishes that were absolute standouts in my mind - perfectly balanced flavor combinations, beautiful plating... the kind of dishes you wouldn't mind having seconds (or thirds) of :) 1. Dry-aged Flannery ribeye - beautiful crust, but still perfectly medium rare - I could go back tomorrow just to have this again. 2. Ora king salmon - when I saw it came with a red wine reduction, I was a bit skeptical of whether the delicate salmon could stand up to the red wine sauce, but I was so wrong about this. Perfectly executed, the salmon had the lightest, crispiest crust, while still being warm in the center and super delicate. 3. Stonington sea scallop - I'm a sucker for sea scallops and this was a delicious prep. The scallop had a beautiful crust, but since they were on the smaller side, I'd say they were a tad bit overcooked based on my own personal preference. Overall, the composition of flavors in this dish was spectacular and would've topped my list of the dishes had the scallop been a bit more tender. 4. Chicken tortelloni - rich creamy sauce, black truffles, and morels - what's not to like? If you're drinking red Burgundy for dinner, this dish is absolutely made for Pinot (IMO). While all of the dishes were good, some felt less polished or we just weren't as big of a fan of the flavor combinations/textures. Among them were the shrimp hasami (mine wasn't particularly crispy and with a rich satay sauce, it just felt like it needed some sort of acid component to cut through it all) and sadly the abalone/kaluga caviar supplement ($35) - impressive ingredients on their own, but combined in a way that, while perhaps visually appealing, was somewhat difficult to eat and I didn't find that the flavors were as cohesive as other dishes. That being said, what I like about Madcap is that they continue to innovate and experiment. Some of those dishes may not be my personal favorites, but others may love them, and it's great to know that no matter how often I come back, I'll always experience something new. The service is exceptional, but without being too stuffy and formal. Whether you're dining alone, as a couple, or as a group of friends, you can relax, enjoy the delicious food, and have a great time without feeling like you need to sit up straight and whisper to each other :) Lastly, they have a phenomenal wine list, especially bottles from Burgundy. The prices are reasonable (I looked a several bottles and they were about 75-100% above retail, e.g., $50 retail bottle might sell for $100 on their list), especially for a Michelin-starred restaurant. They also offer a beverage pairing ($100), which was mostly wine but also included some sake. The corkage fee is $50 (quite steep, IMHO) per 750ml bottle with a limit of two bottles per table. read more

Came here for outdoor dining in COVID with my partner and boy was it a meal. With the 9 courses, I didn't think they'd be that big, but they really make each dish build on each other. We also got the Sakura boy sake which was light and fizzy. The first course of the oyster shot actually stood out a ton since it was super savory and packed a huge punch for how small it was. One of the two bread courses came with an egg mixture which was just so fluffy and tasty! We even got bread refills which was just perfect. The other courses that stood out to me were the steak at the end and the dessert which had a really great texture and balance of the sorbet and the cake. We were definitely so full by the end! Overall, the service was good, the waiters were attentive and fun and it was a Michelin star meal. Some of the courses were a bit more bland but a fun experience overall. read more

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Lovely dinner! Service was very professional and courteous, especially the sommelier. Food was delicious, and we enjoyed the jazz background ambiance. read more

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If you enjoy eating food with complex and layered flavors, this hits the spot! But definitely comes with a pretty price tag too! We opted for the optional caviar course and it was one of the best parts! We also opted for the Reisling that the sommelier recommended for the menu and I was so happy with the pairing! I didn't think I liked Reislings until I came here! All the courses were very well thought out and put together and the portions were perfect. I even ate the lamb, which I normally don't like-it was surprisingly not too gamey and the texture was great! I also was so obsessed with all the utensils! I would say this is definitely more of an experience and "treat" for a special occasion. Some of the flavor profiles were interesting and different, but may not be for everyone, especially if they aren't food enthusiasts! read more

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In the 2 years since I last dined here, Madcap has only gotten better. I believe a second Michelin star is warranted!

Everything was amazing from the darling causal yet urban atmosphere , knowledgeable friendly staff to every creative flavorful dishes with the Chef's tasting menu ! Can't forget it's affordable pricing for what's included ! First time and definetly returning customer in the future! The desserts are always my favorite ! read more

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Came here for their 11 course tasting menu, which included an additional 3 appetizers. Our favorite dishes were the: pork bao, clam chowder foam, and jidori egg with pine nut crumble. I was also a fan of the avocado mousse. We thought the meal paired well with the chilled sake we chose, and enjoyed the thought that went into the decor and presentation of the dishes. The service was friendly and attentive, and we happened to find a parking spot easily on a weeknight. Parking is likely a lot tougher on the weekends. It seems to be a popular date place, and I'd definitely recommend it for that purpose. read more

Madcap - 11 course menu - New American Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Wow Madcap was an incredible experience. Who knew, of all places in San Anselmo. Tiny Michelin star restaurant, French Asian fusion cuisine. Service was impeccable Wine director had excellent suggestions Highly recommend! read more

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I never heard of this restaurant prior to eating here but I do remember coworkers talking about a Michelin star place and how they've been wanting to go which was very likely Madcap. My GF surprised me by getting a reservation and bringing me here on a Friday night. The reservation was very last minute but she was able to secure an 8:45pm slot. We showed up a bit early at 8pm to see if we could be seated early but unfortunately we couldn't but we did get our table by 8:30pm which is better than or original time. I've never really had a fancy dining experience before so this was a big surprise. I was pretty hungry going in so I had in my mind that I would still be starving after but each meal was the perfect portion and was so flavorful. It was such an incredible experience and the sever describes each dish as it comes out. I initially was going to review and describe each dish in his review but I think tasting it for yourself and experiencing the vivid flavors and amazing visual beauty of each dish yourself. My favorite "appetizer" dish was surprisingly the item not on the menu and came before the actual menu items as a "bonus item." It was the savory Cannoli. It was so good and unique. Of the menu items, I loved the: "Shima aji, Asian pear, ginger, shiso, Concord grapes." The concord grapes were so flavorful and paired so well with the fish. It was incredible. My favorite "entree item" was the "Mount lassen trout, butternut squash, dashi broth, turnip." The skin was so perfectly cooked and cripsy and went so perfectly with the rich dashi broth. I never would have thought they would pair so well. I was amazed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, the dining experience was amazing. I was perfect in every way. The food was amazing. The portions and size was perfect where I felt very full at the end but wasn't so stuff where I couldn't enjoy the final dessert dish. The dishes came out at a perfect pace where we didn't have to wait nor did we ever feel rushed to finish our fish to get the next. I honestly felt as if I was the only person dining because the dishes came out at such an incredible pace and were made right as we finished. The service was amazing and I loved how each dish was described as it came out. For $125 per person, this place is very well worth the price. Oddly, my favorite place about eating here was actually the utensils. The forks and knives were perfectly weighted. The chop sticks were also easy to use and weighted perfectly which sounds odd but once you use it, you'll never be able to go back to a normal fork/chopstick. The plates and pottery were also beautiful and each were unique. read more

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Food was an adventure of the senses w/ masterful level Japanese influences. Service was friendly and impeccable. Ambience was befitting a Michelin star restaurant in earthy Marin, cool art, classic jazz and a hushed atmosphere in the kitchen. Truly a wonderful experience to be repeated. "Je suis fou de Madcap!" read more

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Had our anniversary dinner here and enjoyed ourselves! The dishes were paces really well and service was great at explaining everything we were eating. On top of the $125 preset menu, we added the caviar supplement for $30. The ribeye was tougher than I expected it to be, but the rest of the dishes were pleasant! Some definitely stood out more than others. I especially enjoyed the butternut squash soup and the sunchoke tortellini. All the ingredients here taste super fresh and I love the variety of flavors/dishes. Our menu was mainly seafood for the protein which we loved because we prefer seafood of meat. Also random, but I appreciate how spread of the tables are. You can really have a private intimate date. read more

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Wonderful restaurant in San Anselmo with phenomenal food! A beautiful 13+ course, chef's selection dinner served in a romantic ambience. Every dish was presented with an explanation of what we were eating and every dish had a lovely aesthetic followed by an even better taste. While the service was overall good with attentive staff - only constructive feedback would be to have one person serving our table (we had 3+ people helping us throughout the evening). By having only one person work our table, we could have had the opportunity to create and build a rapport with the team (making the experience even more memorable). I definitely plan to be back and am excited to see what else the chef creates as the seasons change! *A note on transportation, the restaurant has limited parking spots so keep in mind that parking in San Anselmo can be tough; give yourself a little extra time :) read more

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This place is insanely delicious and creative and worth the hard to get reservations! Perfect for a special night out with the intimate setting and impeccable service read more

Madcap is such an all-star establishment. The team is absolutely world class. The service was so friendly and the flavors were incredible. You guys truly deserve that Michelin star!!!! Congrats big time. The pace of the meal was perfect and service was so fast. Incredibly efficient dinner. I am sooo excited to come back next season !!!! Well done read more

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Thank you Madcap for providing my honey and I with (a very rare and fleeting), sense of normalcy for an evening. We fired up our De Young membership for the first time this year when they reopened a few weeks ago and finally allowed limited visits! To commemorate the occasion, and Frida's exhibit he surprised me with a reservation at Madcap to follow and it was perfect; Madcap is currently seating guests within distance restrictions - both inside and outside, with more than enough room to spare. We got the table in the front dining area - it was huge and perfect for the pre fixe we both ordered (all guests at a table have to order either pre fixe or a la carte - no mix and matching). The cuisine was refined, beautifully plated, fresh and exciting (all that one is looking for in a Michelin rated restaurant). I absolutely loved the tang of the Tomato Brick and the Cannelé (French dessert of my dreams), stole my heart in proper fashion. This place is super dim lit and romantic, just the sort of venue to impress a date or celebrate a special occasion. They are so accommodating - took time to substitute a beef dish on the pre fixe menu for my palette and Black Cod that I got instead of Ribeye was *chef's kiss* amazing. 4 stars, I recommend! read more

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One of "The Best Food" that I have ever eaten! Everything that I had was so delicious! The flavors are out of this world! I thought I was Heaven! Ron serves all of his dishes with all of his Love and Passion. I highly recommend MadCap! 10-Star ********** Restaurant! Ron & his wife, The whole staff was Fabulous! I can't wait to go back! THANKS RON! THANKS MADCAP! read more

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Madcap has been on my to-try Michelin star list. Once we found out that Madcap is increasing their price from $125 to $140 per person, we immediately made reservation. Our whole dining experience took around of 2 - 2.5 hours. We were seated in the entrance room, near the bustling front counter. Our dining experience was quite chaotic. The employees were constantly near our table getting utensils and walking by us. We both agreed that service was not exceptional to be charged 20% gratuity automatically. Usually at a higher end restaurant, we would be served by one server. During our dining experience, we were served by four different servers. From the way the staff took turns dropping off our food and gave us a brief explanation of each dish, we felt like there was no intimate connection. ** I recommend sitting in the other room for its cozy dim lights and intimate date night atmosphere. Every dish was beautifully plated. Although portion was on the smaller side, keep in mind that the menu is pretty extensive. We were pretty full by the end of the night. However, two dishes (salmon and steak) were on the saltier side and taste was not well blended. Overall taste was unique and delightful. It was an intriguing experience to see how the chef blended and incorporated French and Japanese elements throughout the tasting menu. read more

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Amazing meal that my daughter said best of her life. Food was amazing, but the kicker was the wine pairing. Not only were the wines fantastic, the pairing was perfect. Somm was syper nice and ver infotmative. Cant wait to come back read more

We dined here for my fiancé's birthday with some friends and we enjoyed our evening so much! Cute little spot with a quiet ambiance. There were several courses and although they seem small at first, once I got halfway I was already getting full. We opted to upgrade to each of the supplemental courses with the wagyu beef and caviar and we loved it. Definitely upgrade to the wagyu beef - you won't regret it! It's a good sized portion as well. Overall I highly recommend madcap! read more

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Great experience with madcap on the past Saturday. I know the chef from dining room at Ritz Carlton in San Francisco years ago and his dish was great back in the days and my wife discover his new restaurant in Marin and we went there give it a try again for celebrating our anniversary. Every dish was better than I expected and the dishes are so beautifully presented. 10 course for $125 is a bargain nowadays. The chef also has a tiny kitchen to work with. Compare to Benu, birdsong or saison all have an army working in the kitchen. The level of food that Ron created was par with any of the Michelin 2-3 stars restaurants in the city. Service was attentive as well. Will definitely go back again when we are in the area again. read more

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My parents, my husband and I visited Madcap on December 27 for my mom's birthday. We booked this restaurant a month ago. We arrived and were immediately greeted with a strong odor that resembles dog or even human urine. It was so strong that one could not possibly ignore. We told the server and he called over the manager. The manager said she cannot smell it and did not offer any solution. We asked for a candle and they didn't have a candle. The manager had the guts to ask what do you want? We were absolutely shaking at this point on top of sitting in the unbearable odor. There was no offer of a warm tea, complimentary beverage, or even a discount. And then the server came back to ask if we're staying or leaving for the third time after I finally snapped and told him the least he could do is to give us time to decide if we're staying or leaving. And the server started pointing at me with his point finger and walked away "I'm not talking to you" and said I'm extremely rude. I've never experienced anything as crappy as visiting Madcap. I will add that me and my parents are Asian American. We all agree this treatment had racist undergone. I hope they go out of business. read more

This restaurant experience was very special. I've been wanting to try the menu for a number of years and finally did tonight with their 11 course tasting menu. The courses were all good in their own right but my partner and I found the beginning courses to be excellent but by the end we weren't too keen on the steak, but that could have been because of a number of personal reasons. Overall, the food was all delicious and I am very grateful to have had the experience of dining at Madcap. We will be back again. Also, the staff was extreme attentive and answered any and all questions we had. 10/10. The atmosphere is fine dining with a laid back vibe, you can dress up if you want but it's overall super welcoming. read more