To create their authentic Portuguese cuisine, ADEGA uses only the best seasonal ingredients in their simple yet elegant food. The carefully curated tasting menu features many innovative takes on classic dishes.

The Pombo Fumado e Cogumelos Selvagens is a savory squab dish, served with wild mushrooms tossed in sage brown butter, leg confit, and mushroom croquette. The Tournedó de Veado takes seared venison loin and tops it with pumpkin pure, and then serves it with roasted purple potatoes in a port wine sauce. Every menu item has a recommended wine pairing to enhance the experience, complete with a history, technique, and flavor profile provided by the staff.

Reservations for ADEGA can be made on their website, and the restaurant’s dress code is California Casual. This chic yet comfortable establishment won the coveted Michelin Star and named one of Wine Enthusiast’s "100 Best Wine Restaurants" for 2017, so it's the perfect destination for a celebration or a romantic evening.

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