The Meadows

Great food. We will definitely be back! Highlights are short ribs with polenta and the salmon. And don’t forget vanilla sundae. I would come back just for the sundae. If you live nearby, you are very lucky.

Amazing how a simple salad sets the tone of 2 stars. I sat in the bar for lunch and was given a salad that had blackened leaves throughout. If this place wants to be lifted up as a hidden gem as the previous owners were, step up your food quality. Your prices are stepped up so why not the delivery. I will be back in a few months to see if they deliver quality but if they don’t, it will be the last time. The staff was attentive and I have no issues with that. The cooked food was good, I have no issues with the cook. My issue is with the quality of the «fresh» food.

Had a tasty ribeye there last night and enjoyed every bite. Friendly service, good cocktails, and clean, fresh atmosphere. More CV residents should give it a try for a date night!

I was so let down — more than disappointed. Went there for early dinner on 12÷31÷15. Advised to come early when making reservations because they were going to be really busy. Our table was one of two occupied. Waiter came and described specials — RACK OF LAMB!!! I’m in! My all time favorite! Ordered it medium and husband ordered off of regular menu. Manager had been by table and chatted with us and I remember telling her that I was thrilled that the rack was one of the specials that evening. Rack came out (nice and meaty) but looked more beige in color than if it had been broiled. Cut into it and it was stone cold raw. Sent back. Came out some time later and it was still extremely rare. Sent back. Watched husband eat his entire meal. Busser came by 3 times to ask how meal was. I looked at him and then at my empty place setting and then back at him. No words exchanged. It took a very long time before my meal came out again and when it did — it was absolutely charred throughout. I should have taken a picture of it to go along with this review. I was actually quite surprised that the waiter couldn’t see what he was about to serve me and if he couldn’t confront the kitchen then he should have taken it by the manager and showed her what he was about to put in front of me. I don’t think wait staff are allowed to think on their own. I was offered Prime Rib many times in place of the rack but like I explained to them, the Prime Rib is on the menu all the time, if I wanted Prime Rib I would not have hesitated to order it (they don’t do a bad job on that). But… I’d had my fill of beef recently and the rack was way too appealing to pass up. These are some conclusions I have come to: 1) If your cook doesn’t know how to cook the specials — don’t offer them. 2) If your cook doesn’t know how to determine meat temperature — buy him a meat thermometer. One thing for sure: Shame on you for allowing your cook to vent his frustrations on me due to his inability to judge the meat’s temperature. Notice the word CHEF was never used in this review. Bill was discounted. We went home and I made myself a tuna sandwich.

This is a great hidden neighborhood gem restaurant. Located in a beautiful secluded canyon adjacent to the Redwood Canyon golf course, the restaurant is only open Friday and Saturday nights. Good Food, good service, very quiet — a great place to have a relaxing dinner. The restaurant would also be the perfect spot for a small group or a banquet. There is a larger banquet facility that is a perfect wedding venue. Lots of parking. Don’t miss it! Reservations through Open Table

Excellent food, service, and a new fresh and clean décor. The staff was very efficient and accommodating. They are working to be open for more then just Friday and Saturday evenings; I hope they succeed in doing so since there are no other Castro Valley restaurants of this caliber.

The food was great! the atmosphere is very nice, but the servers are less to be desired!!! We visited last Friday night around 7 pm and the bar tender was rude and abrupt, our server tried but his comments were unnecessary. Instead of just greeting us saying «i’ll be right with you», he said sorry on a mission to deliver food i’ll be back”. then helped the table next to us first, then asked to take our order and failed to mention the specials, and licked his fingers as he past by us several time. EWWW!!! the staff is just plain brash and sloppy, which is just to bad because the place could be a gem with the right servers!!!

Today The Meadows earned their fifth star our party of 8 enjoyed a great meal, all of the entrée’s were perfect Short Ribs, Ribeye Steak, Prime Rib, & Evan the Children’s Chicken Strips were all wonderful. Trevor and the wait staff as good as any restaurant I’ve been. Julie thank you for the Birthday treat.
There only open Friday & Saturday for now. They are working hard please their customers and put out a good product. Give them a try. It’ worth the trip up Redwood Road. I know we will be back.

Went to the Meadows for the second time and the food quality remains cosistant. Prime Rib, fried chicken, Polenta and creamed corn excellent! New décor really makes it comfortable to gaze at he beautiful scenery. Looks like they are really trying to make this a great facikity. Great quality and quantity for the miney. Will return soon.

We used to be regulars at the previous Paradise Grill, because of the exceptional staff, the lovely feeling of being out in the country (in spite of a 4 minute drive from our suburban house), and the better than average food.
But. (There’s always a but.) The previous upper management apparently lost interest, we no longer recognized the staff, and the food suffered. And the drinks went WAY up in price.
So we quit going.
Another but. (A good one!) Julie and Trevor are back, the food is better than ever with a new chef turning out fresher and delicious cuisine, and it’s still got that away from the world feeling.
Like rediscovering an old friend who has actually improved with age, The Meadows is back. I hope they can keep this level of quality going, because if so, their previous patronage will return. After us, of course.
October 3^rd, 2015
So, we’ve become regulars again. Even though The Meadow is still open only for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings (hope this changes, would be faboo venue for weekend brunches), we’ve tried to sample most everything on the menu and the specials as well.
So far, so good. All the meals have been well above average restaurant fair, and given the quality and preparation, quite reasonable. Cocktails are tasty and well poured, the wine list isn’t extensive but the selections are good. If you want to bring a bottle from home, corkage is $ 10.
Perhaps the most obvious change is the attitude of the staff, they’re really working hard to earn back the business. If you haven’t been in awhile, check it out.

Very nice. A great improvement from when the owner of Paridiso had it. Small menu, but it is what they can do.

We just moved to castro valley 10 months ago and the only disappointment was food. I am a chef and have a catering company and like to go out and eat well. I heard the meadows was under new management and had a new chef so we went to try it out. I was not expecting much, but I was very surprised. We started out with homemade bread which was a great surprise, then a real Ceasars salad with anchovies and home made dressing. I had cod over ozzo and roasted corn with a avocado purée… great (a little surprise the ozzo and corn was cold but still tasted great). My son of 6 yrs was happy with his fish and chips. Father in law had amazing scallops with pureed parsnips in a buerre blanc sauce and husband had the prime rib. We all left happy. Super excited this is 1 mile. from my house I hope castro valley supports this great addition. One star gone for the carpet… the food is new but the carpet old. So when you go there don’t be distracted by the carpet. Your meal will be still be great

The Meadows Restaurant at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (formerly Willow Park) is undergoing a complete transformation. It’s under new management and the new chef is turning out some amazing meals ranging from fresh fish and chips to pan seared scallops wirh parsnip purée and calvados burre blanc which were amazing! Currently it’s reservation only on Friday and Saturday night but should be having a grand opening soon. I look forward to trying everything on the menu.
The bar has been updated and now has 6 TV’s making it a great place to watch sports while dining.
My husband and I are so happy both restaurant and bar are back open! Julie is doing a great job!