Editor Pick
The Madison
- July 28, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This early 20th-century bank was converted into The Madison Restaurant in 1995. You have that turn-of-the-century "bank feel" as you enter from Pine Avenue. The vaulted ceilings (at least 30 feet high!) and dark-wood paneling makes this restaurant very elegant. The grand piano sets the stage for the ambiance of the evening.
The menu offered all items a la carte, making for a rather expensive dining experience. For our group of 15, the tab (excluding bar) was over $1,000! The steaks were outstanding, fish and seafood dishes superb! Side dishes were large enough to share, so don't make the mistake as some in our group did of ordering too much in the way of accompaniments.
While I couldn't imagine having dessert, several in our group did. The most interesting item was a small baby grand piano made out of dark chocolate with white chocolate keys. Inside the piano was an assortment of seasonal berries and whipped cream. One of the others dining near me had the cream brulee which he said was outstanding.
Full-service bar and wine cellar round out the offerings of this fine-dining establishment. If you have a larger group, as we did, they do have a nice mezzanine loft that can accommodate you. While we only used approximately one-half of the space, as they could easily seat for 30 to 35 in this area.
From journal Dining Long Beach Style