Madison
Mediterranean restaurant · San Diego ·
Modern Mediterranean fare, creative cocktails, natural wine, brunch
Modern Mediterranean fare, creative cocktails, natural wine, brunch
"For a more intimate and stylish celebration, Madison on Park is a stellar option for tying the knot inside this architectural standout. Small-scale weddings with 100 people can take place at this restaurant known for its 25-foot vaulted and arched cedar-lined ceilings with sky views, the indoor-outdoor atmosphere, and its Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Wedding guests may try shareables including the tuna tartare with ahi cubes, spicy poke sauce, and wonton crisps; the ossobuco milanese with veal shanks bathed in a tomato and white wine sauce; and chicken piccata with lemon caper butter sauce. Depending on the bar package selected, reception cocktails not to be missed include the Queen of the Rodeo with Pier View gin and tart cherry vermouth from the local winery Oddish Wine. Guests with a sweet tooth can ask for one of the four varieties of espresso martinis: tiramisu, s’mores, Ibarra, and Oreo." - Roxana Becerril
"A well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015, Madison on Park is co-owned by Jeffrey Fink and Matthew Sieve and influenced the design approach used by Dave and Anna Sindelar of ARCHISECTS. The spot also provides the family culinary lineage behind Madi’s pancake recipe, as Sieve’s family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the Midwest." - Candice Woo
"Perhaps better known for its cocktails, this University Heights bar and restaurant also boasts a great selection of natural wine that are all clearly marked on their menu. Get your hands on anything Bichi makes if you can." - Jill Dehnert, Candice Woo
"Madison Locals flock to this restaurant and bar in lively University Heights for innovative cocktails and award-winning design. (The midcentury–inspired design of the 3,000-square-foot space, with an impressive vaulted ceiling and cedar walls decorated with colorful geometric patterns, won an Orchid Award from the San DiegoArchitectural Foundation in 2016.) The Cali-Med menu features simple, well-executed dishes such as a watermelon salad with grilled halloumi cheese and a bone-in pork chop served with broccoli rabe. The bar program shines with a wide selection ofnatural wines and creative cocktails like the Jumping Cholla with mezcal, pineapple, lime, egg-white foam, and Hawaiian black lava salt. Madison’s owner Jeffrey Fink also runs M-Theory Music so the restaurant’s soundtrack is always on point and an artwork strung across the dining room archway is inspired by guitar strings."
"Street-side patio dining is available at Madison on Park, which is offering a Valentine’s Day brunch special from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., while dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant recommends making reservations for dine-in, but takeout and delivery will also still be available." - Grace Cassidy