Juanita & Maude

Pretty, tasty food. Good place to get food before seeing a band nearby at the Ivy Room.A little fancy, but you deserve it.

Wow I'm so glad I came across this place! I sat at the bar because I was eating solo and I love when restaurants are super welcoming to solo eaters. There is seating for 2 to 6 people I believe at tables. I loved the style of the bar and the restaurant is cozy and has a delicate trim of unique paintings. I got a gin cocktail with cherry foam that was perfectly sweetened and made. I started with the freshly baked bread with dill butter that was so nicely baked. I then got the beet salad with mandarins with a thin peel that you can eat. This was topped on some chèvre and my gosh, this was amazing. The mint and hazelnuts paired perfectly with it. I finished my meal with a kingfish that was deliciously seasoned, with an amazing hot mustard sauce on the side, king mushroom, and gai lan. Everything worked so well together. I ate it slowly to savor the unique flavors. The staff were incredibly nice. I really enjoyed my experience here and plan to come back again! Great food, good staff and lovely environment.

Juanita & Maude is our go-to restaurant for special occasions. We've celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and Valentines Day here and it never disappoints. One year we ventured to a SF restaurant for our anniversary and it was a complete disaster. We quickly realized we have a gem in our backyard with Juanita & Maude and don't need to go across the bridge for excellent food and service.All of the dishes are superb. Too many things to mention so I'll just leave you with our highlights.- always order a cocktail and the olives - don't sleep on the appetizers- for your main just go with what you're in the mood for; last night was our anniversary and I ordered a burger and champagne *chefs kiss*- the dessert with a dessert wine pairing will blow your mind I've sat indoors at the cozy corner table next to the window and at the high tables. Last night we were seated outside. I was dreading the cold but with the large outdoor heaters I actually got hot and started peeling off layers. All that to say there's not a bad seat in the house and if you mention your special occasion they really do try to make it extra special. The staff are all delightful. We're already planning another celebration dinner here in the new year!

A fantastic meal just slightly off-the-beaten-path that is serving fresh (literally just picked fruits are a highlight) food in an upscale restaurant. Every dish is perfectly balanced. Service is excellent and very familiar with the menu - and offers great guidance on just what to eat, what's freshest, etc. The restaurant can feel a bit crowded, but that's just the reality of the low-margins restaurant industry.And while everything was lovely, nothing truly stood out. It's an excellent neighborhood spot with incredibly-seasonal cooking.

Lucky to get in for a birthday celebration on Saturday. The host and owner was warm and welcoming. We sat in the back which proved to be a great choice. The heat lamps took the chill off and many people were enjoying their meals. We ordered cocktails which were unique and strong. In fact, we didn't miss the wine. My husband had the Puckett. I had the DeVito-the blue cheese washed vodka with olives-an upscale martini. The roasted beets and mandarins were seasonal and that sauce was delicious. So elevated. The boule and lemon dill butter that accompanied the bread was amazing. We had marinated Castelvetrano olives and Kalamata olives. They were warm! Our entrees were all delicious and surprisingly modern. We had the warm gingerbread cake as a finish-with a candle! Everything was scrumptious. The service was excellent in the beginning but it seemed to have been a bit laggy towards the end as one of our party noticed that "we had lost our waiter;" after the dishes were cleared. All-in-all, a great place for a celebratory meal and very popular with the locals.

Such a cute little spot. Parking can be a little bit hard to find that time since it's only street parking so if you come at a popular time, you may need to find it a little bit further down the street. They have a cute outside back patio, which I highly recommend if you do visit. Great atmosphere back thDrinks were great and the dishes were yummy too.

I had an evening planned for some rock and punk music at The Ivy Room with my bestie. Our friends' bands were playing and we always have a great time there.Anyway, we didn't plan on where to eat and were just wandering around. Lots of restaurants right there. We stopped in front of Juanita and Maude and checked out the menu. We weren't looking for something quite this pricey, but the menu looked intriguing, so we went in. It was Friday night and the place was packed. A din of happy conversations. Good vibes. Staff moving about quickly, but efficiently and with purpose, taking care of everybody. Two bartenders banging out cocktails at the bar with some style and speed. The host greeted us with a friendly smile and asked if we had a reservation. We did not, so he said he could have something for us in about five minutes. No problem.We were seated at a cozy table in the back area, which was perfect. Quiet enough to hear each other talk. A waitress was lighting nice votive candles and placing them on each table as the evening service was getting into full swing. The atmosphere was comfortable and romantic. Looking over the menu, which the host said is newly printed every day, there were lots of interesting choices. I'm not ashamed to say that I picked the hamburger because it was the cheapest entree on the menu at $27, but it did look like an interesting choice. Ginger aioli, fresh pecorino, jalapeno, curry-pickled onion, mango, and cilantro. I gotta try this thing.Ok, listen. I am not shi**ing you. This is the best effing hamburger I have had in my entire life. I am a burger snob and the best burger I had ever had prior to this was in 2013 at Underwood in Graton (Sonoma County). But this burger. This burger blew my mind. It was the prefect savory umami psychedelic acid trip for the taste buds perfectly comforting hug of burger love. Again, I must remind you. I am really totally not shi**ing you. The star here was the way the mango interacted with the heat of the jalapeno to create this perfect mystical lost chord of taste, but without overpowering the rest of the ingredients. The rest of the ingredients were there to support the mango-heat note, but still came through on their own. It was still a burger. But an elevated, enlightened, nirvana burger. Ok, whew... Breathe... But I do have to mention the French fries. I appreciated that they were served with both ketchup and mayo, so I did not have to ask. Perfectly crispy on the outside and everything a fry should be. As good as Bobby Flay's in Vegas. Yeah, the ones that made Bourdain cry from jealousy. That good.My bestie enjoyed a miso-grilled asparagus dish as well as some pork belly buns. She said they were both amazing. I rounded out my meal with a Bellingham English Brown Ale. I should mention that the beer menu itself is pretty interesting here. It's a really good thing I don't live near this place or I would need a second job. Or two. Service was perfect. We joked a bit with our excellent waitress. Everyone on the staff was on point and professional. Busy and focused, but not stressed. All in all, a wonderful dining experience. That burger, though.

Came on a Friday afternoon. Walked in customers and got 2 seats at the bar. Restaurant was clean and bartenders were attentive, friendly, and gave us a glass of champagne on the house. Food was delicious! The pork belly nam Kao was our starter and it was delicious! Especially with the Roman lettuce, cuts the fat with fresh cilantro and basil (or was it mint)??? First time having tuna with rice noodles served with papaya flavored ingredients. It was fresh and tasty. I got the lamb with pickled veggies with sauce and yogurt. It was also delicious, I've never had a dish that was crumbly like croissant on the outside with lamb on the inside. The hubby got the IPA beer and I got a cocktail, something Bomb. The cheesecake dessert was airy, light, and with drizzles of honey. Delicious! I'd come back as the menu differs each time.

Yet another AMAZING meal and dining experience at the fabulous J&M. And as always the entire staff was on point. Thanks Nock and Team!!!

My favorite restaurant in the area, but need reservations. Drink list is amazing and changes all the time.