Madison On Park Debuts New Dinner Menu And Refreshed Cocktail List

University Heights’ gem, Madison on Park, recently unveiled a new dinner menu, along with a refreshed cocktail list, just in time for the holidays. The dinner menu debuts a dozen new dishes, including three shares, one salad, seven plates, and one dessert, while the cocktail menu offers four new craft cocktail options.

Mediterranean menu

With an even greater emphasis on the restaurant’s Mediterranean fare, new menu item highlights include the Harissa Bolognese, which combines pappardelle with a house rose harissa, beef and lamb bolognese, mint, and Grana Padano; Greek Lamb Kofta, feta-stuffed spiced lamb skewers, mint & cucumber yogurt; Pan Seared Local Seabass with bell pepper, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and lemon garlic mashed potatoes; and the Mediterranean Burger, a 1/3lb chargrilled Angus beef patty with cucumber tzatziki, Feta cheese, pico de gallo, and lettuce served on a brioche bun with waffle fries.

Cocktails

New cocktails range from Madison’s iteration on classic options, like the Grasshopper, made with creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and oat milk, with a cacao powder rim, to original creations from Madison’s Lead Bartender Danny Kuehner, including the Heavy Metal Drummer which combines Laird’s Bonded Apple Brandy, St. George Spiced Pear Brandy, lemon, Angostura, and a splash of Port.

Adding winemaker to his repertoire, Kuehner has produced and is pouring his second wine, under the name Colibri (genus of the hummingbird), a low intervention Grenache made in Valle de Guadalupe from organic grapes.

Keeping up with the changing seasons

To keep up with the changing seasons, Madison has also introduced several items that are perfect to warm up with, including a collaboration cocktail with local tea bar, Paru Tea Bar. Served in a glass Japanese teapot, the aptly named Paru Tea Bar Hot Toddy is brewed with Paru’s Okinawa Sugar Tea (aged Japanese red tea, Formosa Oolong, and Okinawan Black Sugar Crystals), and Suntory Japanese Whiskey, local honey, lemon, and star anise.

Dishes like the Cioppino with mussels, clams, halibut, jumbo shrimp, potato, and vegetable stew, Warm Tomato & Burrata, Osso Bucco, and Mussels & Toast are a perfect accompaniment to crisp winter evenings on Madison’s heated patio.

To round out the menu, Madison introduced their cult-favorite Waffle Churro Sticks, previously only available at brunch, to the dessert menu, inviting guests to indulge in a sweet treat to end the night.

All of this adds up to a perfect excuse for a night or two out at Madison during the holiday season! Madison’s full menu can be found here.

See you there, San Diego!

Share This Post
The Latest
Mt. Ada
The perfect pop-up escape awaits just 22 miles off the Southern California coast. Catalina Island debuts exciting new summer adventures that blend beachside relaxation, small-town...
victorian hotel room
The legendary Hotel del Coronado announced the completion of its Victorian building revitalization, marking the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate’s comprehensive $550 million transformation...
Daybreaker SD
Something magical happened last time Daybreaker Coffee Club took over Quartyard, and now it’s happening again. This isn’t your typical morning gathering—it’s a full-throttle celebration...
Medieval Festival at Serpentine Cider
Huzzah! Time travel becomes reality this weekend at Serpentine Cider’s Medieval Festival. Step back to the Middle Ages for an afternoon of knights, maidens, craft...
Annual Art In The Village In Carlsbad Returns For Its 24th Year
Two and a half decades of artistic excellence return to Carlsbad Village. Art in the Village celebrates its 27th year bringing together more than 150...
Mirae kh RHEE Constellations
Art meets personal narrative in one of this year’s most compelling exhibitions. “Mirae kh RHEE: Constellations” opens at MOPA@SDMA, presenting a deeply moving exploration of...
Recently Featured Restaurants
San Diego got a serious culinary upgrade with Little Italy’s Barra Oliba, the Spanish-inspired bistro that opened late in 2024. The restaurant has already established...
The bayfront dining scene at Mission Bay has a new star, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Bianchi Pizza & Pasta has opened...
A new fire has lit up Little Italy—Piedra Santa, an Argentinian-inspired steakhouse, is now open and bringing the bold, smoky tradition of open-flame grilling to...
Dora, a vibrant new Southern Italian restaurant from the husband-and-wife team behind Cori Trattoria, is set to open in La Jolla’s Theater District this fall—and...
There’s a breezy new addition to Little Italy’s dining scene! Brisa, an island vibes and Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant, is now open at the corner of...
Downtown La Mesa has a delicious new addition—Tour de Tapas, a restaurant offering Euro small plates and sips inspired by the culinary traditions of Spain,...