The best restaurants in Madera
56 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Wassabi On Fire
RestaurantsModern outpost offering a variety of sushi & Japanese plates in a low-lit space with patio seating.
Wassabi On Fire
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner Madera
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner Madera
RestaurantsMax's Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsMax's Bistro & Bar delivers scratch-made, seasonal plates with daily seafood specials like day-boat scallops and hand-selected filets, plus…
Max's Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsYosemite Ranch - Steak, Fish, Bar
RestaurantsYosemite Ranch - Steak, Fish, Bar plates premium steaks and fresh seafood where historical charm meets modern dining, the kind of little…
Yosemite Ranch - Steak, Fish, Bar
RestaurantsSmokin Woods BBQ Fresno
RestaurantsSmokin Woods BBQ Fresno brings homestyle vibes with peppery brisket, rib plates, sausage links, even smoked salmon, plus mac and cheese and…
Smokin Woods BBQ Fresno
RestaurantsCracked Pepper Bistro
RestaurantsWarm Californian-style bistro with a seasonal menu featuring local ingredients & nightly specials.
Cracked Pepper Bistro
RestaurantsLibelula
RestaurantsCozy, eclectic restaurant serving creative breakfast and lunch plates, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Libelula
RestaurantsAnnesso Pizzeria
RestaurantsTrendy, clean, family-friendly tavern serving up a variety of casual Italian classics, including pizzas, sandwiches and salads, plus…
Annesso Pizzeria
RestaurantsFresno Breakfast House
RestaurantsQuaint eatery offering homestyle breakfast fare in a mural-filled space with garden seating.
Fresno Breakfast House
RestaurantsHuckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsCasual destination for breakfast and lunch with a wide menu ranging from beignets to catfish.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsThe Waffle Place
RestaurantsCasual, dog-friendly diner specializing in breakfast classics such as pancakes and waffles, alongside omelets and vegan fare.
The Waffle Place
RestaurantsL'Apéritif Bistro
RestaurantsCozy restaurant (with a bar), offering European cuisines made with fresh ingredients, amid warm decor.
L'Apéritif Bistro
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsNho Kitchen #2
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery featuring a robot server alongside traditional bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Nho Kitchen #2
RestaurantsMaw n' Paw BBQ
RestaurantsDown-to-earth joint known for its slow-smoked, Kentucky-style BBQ meats & homemade sauces.
Maw n' Paw BBQ
RestaurantsThe Annex Kitchen
RestaurantsRustic Italian dishes like wood-fired pizza in a contemporary, open-timbered space with a full bar.
The Annex Kitchen
RestaurantsWestwoods BBQ & Spice Co
RestaurantsLocally sourced BBQ fare plus draft microbrews & wine served in a casual reclaimed-wood setting.
Westwoods BBQ & Spice Co
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsHot Rod Willy’s Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pie house known for Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas and Detroit-style creations.
Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza
RestaurantsJuicy Burger
RestaurantsRelaxed burger joint offering an extensive menu of sandwiches, fries, and shakes, plus a kids' menu.
Juicy Burger
RestaurantsWassabi Off the Hook
RestaurantsModern outpost offering a variety of sushi & Japanese plates in a low-lit space with patio seating.
Wassabi Off the Hook
RestaurantsMEGA Texas Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint offering up Texas barbecue dishes, plus sides and desserts.
MEGA Texas Barbeque
RestaurantsHeirloom
RestaurantsSeasonal farm-to-table meals with veggie options are served in this airy, laid-back spot.
Heirloom
RestaurantsPiemonte's Italian Delicatessen
RestaurantsEnduring Italian deli/market providing hot & cold sandwiches & other classic items to go.
Piemonte's Italian Delicatessen
RestaurantsThe Waffle Place
RestaurantsBreakfast, lunch and brunch staple whipping up familiar dishes such as waffles, pancakes and omelets, as well as fried chicken.
The Waffle Place
RestaurantsStarving Artists Bistro
RestaurantsEatery showcasing local artists & musicians with a menu of American fare alongside beer & cocktails.
Starving Artists Bistro
RestaurantsElbow Room Bar & Grill
RestaurantsRestaurant serving casual American fare with a covered patio for outdoor dining & a full bar.
Elbow Room Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCali Bros Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned restaurant, serving pizza and pastas in a variety of flavors such as tandoori and tikka masala.
Cali Bros Pizza
RestaurantsEureka! Fresno
RestaurantsHip dining spot serving elevated burgers, craft beer & whiskey in industrial-chic surrounds.
Eureka! Fresno
RestaurantsHouston TX Hot Chicken
RestaurantsFast-casual eatery for the whole family known for fried chicken sandwiches and waffle pairings.
Houston TX Hot Chicken
RestaurantsAngela's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian eatery (with a kids' menu) dishing up pizza and pasta dishes along with other classic dishes.
Angela's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPhở 75 Oriental Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming strip-mall restaurant serving Vietnamese noodle soups, vermicelli & banh mi sandwiches.
Phở 75 Oriental Restaurant
RestaurantsMe-n-Ed's Pizzeria
RestaurantsEasygoing chain offering specialty brick-oven pizzas & sandwiches in a basic setting.
Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria
RestaurantsEl Godinazo Centro Botanero
RestaurantsCasual bar serving familiar seafood dishes such as shrimp soup and fish ceviche alongside ice-cold beer and cocktails.
El Godinazo Centro Botanero
RestaurantsThe Burger Shack
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint offering charbroiled burgers and other comfort eats in a relaxed setting.
The Burger Shack
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOhana Shack
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving lunch and dinner plates with Hawaiian classics like loco moco and kalua pork, plus poke.
Ohana Shack
RestaurantsCampagnia Bistro
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offers a menu & relaxed ambiance inspired by California, plus buffet options.
Campagnia Bistro
RestaurantsThe Curry Pizza Company # 8
RestaurantsFamily-run pizzeria known for Indian-inspired pies, wings, and other comfort grub.
The Curry Pizza Company # 8
RestaurantsOvidio Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned eatery serving pasta, pizzas, meat dishes & other Italian basics in relaxed surrounds.
Ovidio Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRichie's Pizza & Hot Dogs
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery dishing up NY-style pies (by the slice or whole pie), plus hot dogs.
Richie's Pizza & Hot Dogs
RestaurantsFocacciafresno
RestaurantsCasual eatery for sandwiches, entrees, soups and paninis, plus homemade bread and sauces.
Focacciafresno
RestaurantsUmi Sushi | Fresno
RestaurantsCreative sushi rolls & other Japanese eats are the draw at this informal, airy outpost with a patio.
Umi Sushi | Fresno
RestaurantsKocky's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsStraightforward bar with TVs & a subtle sports theme offering chicken wings & burgers.
Kocky's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsMochuelo
RestaurantsBacon-wrapped dates headline the menu of this Spanish tapas bar featuring artisanal cocktails and wines.
Mochuelo
RestaurantsBenSmokin BBQ
RestaurantsSmoked meats such as brisket and ribs are served at this laid-back barbecue place with homemade sides.
BenSmokin BBQ
RestaurantsZaatar Bistro
RestaurantsCounter-serve restaurant in the Via Montana Shopping Center with international fare and vegetarian options.
Zaatar Bistro
RestaurantsYoshino Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Japanese standby featuring specialty sushi rolls & meals cooked on tabletop grills.
Yoshino Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBella Pasta Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsVintage Italian prints line the walls of this vibrant, colorful outlet for Italian standards.
Bella Pasta Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - Fresno
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
Texas de Brazil - Fresno
RestaurantsParma Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Italian cuisine & homemade pasta dishes are the draw at this comfy eatery with a patio.
Parma Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Lime Lite
RestaurantsElegant, long-running eatery offering New American dishes along with innovative cocktails & a patio.
The Lime Lite
RestaurantsSanta Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLong-running, family-owned bar/eatery preparing hearty Basque-American dishes in old-fashioned digs.
Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsPatio Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed cafe serving healthy, organic, and vegetarian options for breakfast, lunch, and brunch.
Patio Cafe
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