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Maderas Steak & Ribs

3.9 (1.7k reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Live music
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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Strawberry Mojito.
Carrie H.

First time here. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our waitress was Jenn. She was welcoming, sweet, professional and efficient. The hot complimentary sour dough bread melt in your mouth. Everything we ordered was delicious. My strawberry mojito was made perfectly. It was not too sweet. I was able to taste the liquor. My husband received a complimentary strawberry cheesecake . Which was the BEST I've ever had. It tastes amazing!! It wasn't too sweet. It was very creamy, rich and decadent. Ambience is chill, dim lights, really sets the mood as grown up vibes. Live music starts at 6p.m

At the bar enjoying wine and a martini.
Vanessa G.

This is such a wonderful place to have a date. The ambiance is romantic yet lively. The bartenders are so friendly, as well as the servers. The food is out of this world delicious. My husband and I have been coming here for years to celebrate special occasions. We recently celebrated our 16 year "together " anniversary, and knew this would be the perfect spot. My husband loves the ribs, Mac and cheese, and green beans. He orders the same thing every time. I usually get tri tip, but this time I got the sirloin. It is AMAZING! By far one of the best sirloin steaks I have ever had. The inside was a perfect medium rare, and the outside had a nice char. I added the seared blue cheese crust and it was absolutely fabulous. I got cole slaw, which I also always get. I tried the dirty rice for the first time and it was so delicious. I will always get that from now on. I love a good rice pilaf, dirty rice and this one was top notch. The bread that is complimentary is delicious. Its a lovely sourdough roll. The cheesecake is also the best around! I have yet to try a better cheesecake. The wine selection is great, and the martinis are glorious. I recommend the cucumber martini. Its very refreshing. The live music is always a hit and we look forward to celebrating here.

Off to a good start with an old fashioned
Marc L.

Wifey and I were running errands along the OC coast. We wanted to keep healthy with some protein and veggies. Well Maderas Steak and Ribs was a fabulous find ! Parking can be cramped on a busy night keep that in mind. We got there and were seated right away. Hostess and staff were very nice. The place has an upscale but local vibe. Best way to describe it's a feeling like you're going to see a good friend. The old fashioned was Ok. The margarita was also ok. The wilted spinach with garlic and feta was so good I had it as my entree and also as a side to my 14oz prime rib. The prime rib was super tender and flavorful. At first it looked less pink than I would expect medium rare to be - but no worry it was juicy tender and one of the best I have had. Oh did I mention the owner frequently stops by the tables and socializes. Total welcoming feeling.

Chris D.

This restaurant is becoming a family favorite. My wife and I eat here for lunch usually but it's become a celebration place too. We came here my wife's birthday, my dad's birthday, and we came here Christmas Eve with my parents. My mom's a vegetarian and they have a full sized vegetarian menu you can ask for with lots of choices. Her veggie burger was massive! My dad always gets the Santa Fe which is a flat iron steak topped with manchego cheese and hatch chilis. I loved that steak too but for Xmas Eve I topped my steak with chipotle peppers and blue cheese. That was pure heavenly. My wife had the peppercorn filet mignon which she loved. Tri tip is always a safe bet. Top it with BBQ sauce and you can't go wrong. Yesterday we returned and tried their entree salads which are delicious. I really like the huge selection of side dishes too. I can't resist the corn nuggets! Drinks are cheap and service is usually really good. Only thing preventing 5 stars is the desserts are pretty bad except the ice cream and there are inconsistencies with cooking the steaks. None of us liked the cheesecake and my dad said the keylime pie is the worst he's had. My wife and I split the bananas foster which was really bad. I do love their vanilla ice cream topping with Pedro Ximinez sherry. Unique and delicious. My mom had this enormous brownie sundae. She's ordered it three times so I assume she approves. I am really glad to have rediscovered this place and cannot wait to try more stuff. The brunch menu has some tasty looking items.

Birthday cheesecake
Brenda R.

Best steakhouse I've ever been to! We went for another birthday dinner for mom (she's getting a few) with my aunt and uncle. Oh my WOW!! The food was incredible...everyone's plate was exquisite! Service was quick and friendly! They brought mom cheesecake for her birthday...so thoughtful! Easy parking and great bathrooms! We will for sure be back! This from a girl who doesn't love steak and I ate all of mine

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Dari P.

My group came here again. This time I ordered a salad with chicken breast and a quesadilla. It was very spicy and good. I came with a group again, and we all had a good time. Service was great and so was the dinner.

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Doug B.

I had a good meal here with a friend several years ago. My girlfriend and I finished up a leisure activity a few blocks away so we decided to visit Maderas since I was in the mood for a good steak. The front of the restaurant looks classy with stacked stone, nice exterior molding, and wood window and door accents. They share a parking lot with a small strip mall and there is not a lot of parking. The last time I was here, I had to park on Katella a few hundred feet away from the restaurant. However, this time we arrived around 4pm on a Sunday afternoon and got a parking spot right in front. The inside has a nice warm and cozy feel and there is a good sized bar area. We ordered a wedge salad to split for a starter. Unfortunately, the bacon seemed like it was barely cooked at all and was soft and mushy. You usually expect a wedge salad to have the bacon be at least a little crispy. I asked if they could make us another one with some crispier bacon but our server said all the bacon was batch prepared so we settled for another one without the bacon which was good otherwise. For my entrée, I ordered the Sante Fe steak. I have never had a steak before with this preparation and it was really good. The flat iron steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and the hatch chiles and melted manchego cheese on top was a great flavor combination. The spinach was prepared perfectly, had a bold garlic flavor, and the feta cheese on top provided a nice complement. The green beans were blistered nicely and had a lighter garlic flavor than the spinach. My girlfriend had the Thai Salmon from the specials menu. The salmon was cooked well done as ordered but it was a little too drenched with sauce. She had the green beans and the garlic mashed potatoes which just had a little garlic flavor. It must have been good because the plate was empty afterwards. Our server was friendly and took good care of us. The prices are just a little bit above average. Overall, we had a good meal aside from the wedge salad, and we would probably return once in a while if in the area.

Zynette C.

Great food! Our favorite is their beef ribs, all the sides are great, we love their wedge salad, calamari and we love their cheese cake. Service and ambiance = "sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name." Really great place.

Ranch beans filet mignon and roasted spinach.
S P.

We tried this place because a friend recommended it. It was our first time here. There is not alot of parking we found a place on the street a block away. It is a small steak house and busy most of the time. The service was ok took a while to get a server after the guy put our waters down. I ordered filet mignon and my husband french rib eye cut. We both got spinach for our side and I got ranch beans for my other side and my husband a baked potato. My husband's bake potato was so cold the butter didn't melt. By the time our server came around we were almost done with our meal. Basically he felt his whole plate sat before it got served. Food temp was less than warm. My food was delicious and temp ok. The server didn't come and ask how everything was otherwise we would have sent his plate back. This is a pricey place the service should up their game. We noticed too as we got a bank notification that the tip was $10 more dollars than what we put down.

Stan C.

Ambiance- aesthetically the restaurant is welcoming a bit busy but it's enjoyable and fun.good place to come with family and or friends and enjoy a great meal . Food - the food was good not stellar just good . The steak was perfectly cooked and ribs were on point. All sides were great except the Mac and cheese it's like it came out of a box. The potato soup and tomato bisk soup were really good . If you're looking for a restaurant that is fun to come hang out with family or friend have a decent meal then this is it .

First time here, and we will definitely be back again. The prime rib melted like butter in my mouth. The green beans were done perfectly. Drinks were excellent, and the service could not have been any better.

Bananas Foster (serves 2)
Barb B.

I really found my new little hidden gem. It's my second time back and we got the prime rib. It's here for the weekend. Made to perfection. The service is excellent. It wasn't crowded and we asked for hot sourdough with their whipped butter. Oh! Don't leave without trying banana fosters. Sooooo devine! Pricing is just right for the quality. I'm now a new fan!

Chewy prime rib !! Missing exterior of meat !! Not PRIME as listed ..
Al M.

Decided to go here for lunch today with my son because hey its Friday,and who doesn't like a good steak on a Friday especially for lunch. i've heard good things about this place, so I was curious to check it out for myself. The waitress was friendly and attentive, which I appreciated and I asked her for suggestions on the menu which I thought would be helpful in making my decision I could've opted for something off of the lunch menu, which would've been cheaper, but she recommended the prime rib as it was only served on weekends and you know what ? why not. My son who is 10 and really does like good burgers opted for the kids burger special, He usually orders off the adult menu, but said he wasn't very hungry. This is where it all went bad, my prime rib, looked like it had been straight broiled and never seen an oven the whole time that it was cooking, not only was it tough but it's supposed to be prime and I'm telling you right now this thing was barely choice. There was no marble or vein in it and to make matters worse they cut off all the exterior of the prime rib ,reasons being unknown, but it was definitely weird (as seen inPhotos.) my son's burger was sad too. This thing had absolutely no dressing, no lettuce ,no tomato just bun meat and cheese. The damn thing didn't even have ketchup on it for christ sake. Honestly, super disappointed in this meal look at the pictures and see for yourself. I'm telling you right now. This meat is absolutely not prime as advertised because it was so chewy that it was almost inedible It felt like this place was trying to do a lot, but really struggling with its identity of fine dining. Probably should've told the waitress about my food but then again she never asked how it was so I didn't want to be that guy and just left it alone. 100% will NOT be back and I would not recommend it to others either.

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Food was amazing. Came out hot and delicious. Service was great . Great restaurant for my son birthday dinner party. Will definitely return.

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Food was not authentic. Especially the New Mexican menu. They should stuck with steak and ribs.

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Do they offer military discount?

I haven't seen anything in writing about this. The best thing is to call up and ask to speak to the manager and ask where the current information.

I have a severe shellfish allergy can food be prepared and grilled away from and shrimp, lobster or any other shellfish?

We cook shrimp and king crab. The shrimp is cooked on the broiler. Broiler is used for everything . Ask the server about preparing your meal making sure no residue is there. I honestly don’t know if this would be enough since I don’t know how severe… Read more

Do they offer a corkage fee?

Isn't my friend Yes but I definitely can't remember whether it was $15 or $20 per bottle

Is there a kids menu offered?

Yes, kids love it

Can I order a full meal at the bar?

Yes

Is this restaurant kid friendly?

Yes, this is a family restaurant and families come with kids.

Are you open for Easter? And do you take reservations?

I'm sure they are open but reservation is recommended at this restaurant

Are you open New Years Eve?

Yes we are until 10;00 pm

You open on Christmas?

Christmas Day we are closed to the public. (Day for our Vets) Christmas Eve we will close earlier than regular hours (usually 10 pm ) it will be 8:30 to 9 so our employees can… Read more

What is the maximum outdoor seating capacity?? We would like Outdoor lunch/dining for a large group event.

It has been over two years since I've been to that place so I would not even know you probably be better off to call them in person thank you very much and have a nice day and be safe

Do they still have Veterans eat there for free on Christmas?

No not anymore. God has moved us and his customers now to serve our veterans on Christmas Day at the VA hospital and the Cabrillo Facility. Thank you for your service

Will you be open Christmas Eve?

Nope

Will you be open Christmas day?

No, we are not open for the public on Christmas Day.

Will you be open on Thanksgiving?

We will be closed on Thanks Giving.

Do they take reservations for parties of 12?

Yes but do call well ahead for them

Is it open for dine in/ outdoor seating?

The restaurant recently open again and yes they are having outdoor seating 😋😋

Is this restaurant taking reservations?

Last year they were not taking reservations. We went early and got to sit inside. Not sure they have seating inside yet!

Coming to Maderas steak House this evening to celebrate my anniversary I hope they have live music tonight and I hope it starts between 630 and seven there's anyone now?

They had a single male play a keyboard. It was nice

Do they have live music on Sunday nights and if so what time does it normally start?

I have heard many different styles of music playing in the back ground but not sure about live music.

Is there a dress code?

Clothing Optional lol

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BBQ Night

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Very basic KBBQ but the qualifications that are important are:…read more -quick service -quality of meats -quality of sides (banchan) -environment We have never had a bad experience here but it is a very down-to-earth establishment wherein it won't wow you with the aesthetics but you will leave full at a moderate cost for a KBBQ spot. My wife requests this place so we frequent it often enough. We usually only try the beef options (as we stay away from pork) but like I said, I've never had anything bad here. Try it out, keep your party to about 6 people (not a lot of long tables), and eat to your heart's content. Also, enjoy the free ice cream afterwards

came here for a family dinner on May 8 at night and honestly, I wasn't expecting much because I…read morenever really liked KOREAN BBQ restaurants like that , so I came in with zero expectations. But today we were blessed with the sweetest worker ever. Her name was Ritz, and she was so attentive, kind, respectful, and patient with us.We were a party of 8, and my family kept asking for so many things, but somehow she didn't forget anything Like that is actually crazy. She handled everything with so much grace, even under pressure, and I really hope the manager realizes they're working with one of the greatest servers everrrrr.Thank you, Ritz, for taking care of us and being so kind. You genuinely made our family dinner feel special.

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