Gardenia Los Gatos

I woke up at 6am to my grandmas distressing calls about her heart pain. Earlier this week we had gone to the hospital already for abdominal obstruction, which happens periodically throughout the years. Scared that the ambulance won't make it I offered to drive to El Camino in Mountain View. Hearing my grandmas distressed cries my mom said to reroute to Good Samaritan because it is closer. I was already driving and had to quickly change the route and wasn't able to look at other hospitals on the map. Good Samaritan wasn't really closer. But we end up there since I'm already on the highway and I didn't want to stop and search. Hungry after an emotionally draining morning and anticipation at the hospital, I decide to look up places to eat and remember that I need to pick up something from petroglyph in Los Gatos, so we end up in downtown Los Gatos.I showed up at Gardenia with messy hair, eye boogers, in PJs around 11am Saturday. At first I was just going to get food to go, but then an Asian gentleman in a Patagonia jacket (thought he was a customer at first, but maybe he was the owner) offered to seat us. Although embarrassed, I said yes because my uncle and I were hungry and taking it to go and eat in the car/at the hospital is not great. They were fully booked, but had an opening on the couch or bar which is full service. The kind hostesses and servers quickly took our order and served us immediately.Light roast: 10/10, my uncle liked it without any cream or sugar Banana milk latte: 10/10 I'm not a big fan of coffee but figured I could use it for my drive back home after not sleeping much. Not too sweet and cute latte artKalua pork hashbrowns: 10/10 honestly this was all we needed to order to be full after our stomach shrank after not eating breakfast. Love the addition of kimchi hash brown and will do it at home. Well cooked and seasoned pork, super tenderGardenia omelet: 100/10 my expectations are so low for omelets but this one has a creamy white sauce inside with a lot of vegetablesKimchi Saimin: 100/10 this should come with a spice sign!! Didn't expect an American style place to have a flavor packed noodle dish. It included 3 perfectly plump and charred shrimp. Lots of vegetables in this one as well.Although the service was fantastic the food actually was amazing as well especially for Asian taste buds. Both customers and the servers were looking posh. On our way out, there was music playing and lots of families having a good time at the outdoor seating. Thank you Gardenia for serving us in a stressful time. Sorry we didn't fit the vibe but will come back properly next time to enjoy!

Went to gardenia for a brunch and had a good experience overall. They have limited brunch options (especially for vegetarians), the avocado toast was good but could have used some seasoning. The mandarin coffee didn't really have much of a citrus flavor. The service was good, however some of us were served undercooked pork which had to be sent back multiple times, they eventually fixed it for us! The ambience and decor is very bright and makes for a good brunch spot, there are a few parking lots around the location so it wasn't too bad finding a spot on a busy Sunday.

To start, we've been here before (under a different restaurant name), it's charming house and garden dining, to me, will always be a nice setting. We made reservations and were quickly accommodated to our table. It was only slightly off-putting to be ask if we would be having still or sparkling water. We'd rather be asked if we'd like a bottle of water and what brands of water are being offered. My husband doesn't appreciate sodium in his sparkling water. Nit-picking, but being asked just feels like we're deciding rather than being told what water we are going to have w/o possibly saying, "No, we would not like any." Marketing tactic or rude?We ordered the brussels to start and they came quickly, unfortunately w/o plates on which to serve them. Nevertheless, we enjoyed them when the plates came. Our entrees came quite a while later. I'm all for as fresh as possible so we didn't mind terribly what it takes to make properly cooked food. However the most embarrassing part for the restaurant was my husbands $50 entree. He ordered the scallops. The dish came with 4 quarter sized (that's a generous description), rather large nickel sized scallops and possibly 5 or so equally sized pieces celeriac. I almost laughed out loud as he was being served. I regularly shop for seafood and this was so comedic, I was embarrassed the restaurant could be so bold to equate this to an entree. I had the duck breast. I enjoyed it very much. It was tender, flavorful, and cooked to my liking. The duck entree was an appropriate portion, with enjoyable and substantial accompaniments. (I shared some with my husband). I think if it were a completely satisfying experience, we may have stayed for coffee or something, but I was happy just to leave with my husband. After dinner, we were able to checkout and pay quickly. Our server and the runner/expediter was kind. Before dinner, I already hoped to try a couple more items for brunch sometime, but at this point I'm not sure we'll be ready to return soon.

Today we came for brunch and had a wonderful experience! We were seated promptly outdoors. It was a bit chilly, but they offered us blankets, which was perfect. The view of the mansion from the patio is lovely, and the interior of the mansion is absolutely beautiful as well.Natalie, our server, was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. For starters, we had the beet salad, which was not only visually stunning but also delicious--the beets were perfectly cooked, and the beet chips were top-notch.For our main dishes, we ordered the Loco Moco, which had perfectly balanced flavors, and the Gardenia Burger, which was tender and juicy. I added an egg to the burger, and it made it extra delicious!This is definitely a perfect brunch spot in Los Gatos, and I'll be back!

I came here for a brunch date and for a company event. First of all, the concept is sooo cool and the decor is so tasteful and unique. I think the food is pretty good but a bit pricey. But with the whole ambiance, the experience is five stars. For the event, there was a big grazing table, hors d'oeurves, and a bar serving set drinks. There was also a dance floor and the whole experience was so fun.

A lovely spot for brunch! The outdoor patio is gorgeous on a warmer day. Gardenia's building is a cute Victorian style mansion surrounded by a small garden with fountain. Eating here makes me feel like I'm visiting royalty (or a rich relative haha). The menu consists of typical brunch fare but with a unique twist such as lobster deviled eggs, Kalua pork hash browns, Napa cabbage tofu scramble. Some dishes have Asian origins like Coconut Mochi Stuffed Pandan Perdu or Chicken Katsu Sando.Overall, I thought everything was delicious, especially the Loco Moco. The patty is Wagyu and the rice is "bamboo rice" which is slightly green! I love the drink options as well, especially the extensive mocktail selection. The drinks are all so colorful and so pretty to take photos of. We met the owner and she was incredibly nice and welcoming. One of our teas came out very watery and she apologized and was very efficient with the replacement.

I want to start off by saying that this restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and outside and their brunch menu looks both stunningly beautiful and delicious. However, my friend and I made the mistake of coming here for dinner instead of brunch. Upon entering, we were given brunch menus by mistake which made us assume that we were still able to order brunch items. The dinner menu was a lot pricier than their brunch menu, which was expected, but the food was lacking for its price.London Fog Latte: 3/5It was brewed with a large tea bag and it had a nice Earl Grey flavor but overall, the drink was quite bland. Crab Beignets: 4/5These were quite delicious! You could really taste the crab meat without it tasting too fishy. The creamy sauce paired extremely well with it!French Onion Soup: 1/5This was flavorless. The onions were not caramelized enough to bring a sweetness to the soup. The bread on top tasted like bread soaked in water mixed with cheese. Although this wasn't the meal we expected, our server was incredibly friendly and the service here was excellent! We do plan to come back to try the brunch menu but the dinner left us feeling unsatisfied.

This is a beautiful Victorian building that is now a new-ish restaurant that looks like a museum outside. The interior is warm and romantic with comfy couches and chairs. There is a coffee bar and a booze bar for all occasions! There is food looks delicious!! It's very crowded today so make a reservation and have the ahi tuna salad.

I love all the food, drink, and seating options Gardenia has to offer. We got a french onion soup, avocado toast, and burger for brunch. For drinks, we got a cappuccino and a latte. Usually, I wouldn't be raving this much about coffee at a restaurant, but it was truly so smooth and delicious here. I would come back just to enjoy some coffee as well. Food was great and a hefty portion too! Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. I would highly recommend a latte with almond milk and the french onion soup, but I'm sure everything here is delicious :)

Finally got to try Gardenia, and it was a pretty experience. The menu had some interesting options, and the owner has done a great job making the space bright and inviting. We started with the French onion soup, Kahlua hashbrowns, and lobster deviled eggs, and they were all pretty tasty.I went with the Coconut Mochi Stuffed Pandan Pain Perdu, my wife had the Loco Loco, and my son chose the Smoked Wagyu Brisket French Dip. Each dish had a nice twist on the original, which we appreciated. I also ordered a flat white because I'd heard the coffee was worth it, and it definitely didn't disappoint.Overall, we thought the food was pretty good, and we'd love to come back to try more items. The only letdown was the brisket French dip--it was a bit bland and felt more like a pot roast sandwich, plus the bread was a bit hard. But aside from that, the service was decent, and most of our meal was enjoyable. Looking forward to our next visit!