Bradley's Fine Diner

In short, BFD brings America’s favorite and most comforting foods, and elevates them in a unique, comfortable and affordable atmosphere.

Bradley Ogden brings his upscale diner concept to Menlo Park, an area long on affluence but short on fine dining. Décor is clean, bright and interestingly accented, as with the wall centerpiece of heavy chefs’ knives and cleavers embedded in a large piece of wood. Menus change frequently: one night we tried chicken and dumplings, and another arctic char, served in a bowl atop potato chowder and...

The word “diner” might not conjure up visions of Bradley’s past endeavors, but Ogden has fashioned a menu that combines his ...forty years of classical cooking techniques to create exciting new dishes. “For me, this is not about fine dining anymore, it’s about approachable dining,” explained Ogden, “It is about making great American food that is different and delicious. In the past, my food...