BRADLEY’S FINE DINER RESTAURANT
1165 MERRILL STREET || MENLO PARK, CA 94025
BFD is diner food – redefined.
Two-time James Beard award winning Chef Bradley Ogden is bringing his farm-to-fork concept of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to diner food. Come enjoy our modern takes on diner classics or try a new dish that redefines the idea of comfort food. And, of course, we have tasty local craft beer, signature cocktails, and a great wine list to pair with everything on the menu. Come spend the afternoon on the patio or stop in for dinner and see what Bradley’s Fine Diner is all about.
FOOD
GRILLED ARTICHOKE
lemon-caper aioli
SHRIMP & AVOCADO TOAST
grilled country bread, poached shrimp, creme fraiche chive, watercress, P.R.O., guacamole, local mission figs
DILL PICKLE DIP & HOUSE MADE BBQ CHIPS
house made crème fraiche, herbs, dill pickle
CANNELLINI BEAN DIP
jingle bell pepper vinaigrette, crostini
BLT SLIDERS
applewood smoked bacon, local greens, heirloom tomatoes, house made guacamole
SHRIMP STREET TACOS
grilled shrimp, cilantro, radish, salsa verde
STEAK TARTARE
filet mignon, balsamic onion, roasted shallot cream peppery greens, bacon crumble
Looking to reserve BRADLEYSFINEDINER for an event?
Call (650) 494–4342 from 11a – 10p daily, or book online.
Reservations required by phone for parties of 6 or more.
*In an effort to provide prompt and efficient service we require all parties of 12 or more to order from a special menu
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