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About Willard Hicks

Welcome to Willard Hicks, a women-owned gem in Morgan Hill offering an upscale yet comfortable dining experience. Our modern atmosphere features elegant white linens and a cozy fireplace, perfect for dates or special events. Guests rave about our phenomenal locally grown ingredients and signature di...

Welcome to Willard Hicks, a women-owned gem in Morgan Hill offering an upscale yet comfortable dining experience. Our modern atmosphere features elegant white linens and a cozy fireplace, perfect for dates or special events. Guests rave about our phenomenal locally grown ingredients and signature dishes like the truffle mac and cheese and beef Wellington with flaky pastry. Our attentive staff ensures every meal is delightful, whether you enjoy great cocktails, an extensive wine list, or simply grab takeout. With outdoor seating and delivery options, we bring exceptional flavors to your table around the clock. Join us for a memorable night where quality service and delicious cuisine create lasting memories.

What Customers Say About Willard Hicks

Willard Hicks (Ladera Grill) offers an upscale dining experience with excellent food and attentive service, though some reviewers mention inconsistent service and high prices. The beef Wellington and truffle mac and cheese are highly praised. It's a popular spot for special occasions.

Popular Dishes

beef wellington (3) truffle Mac and cheese seafood linguine lamb chops NY cheesecake prawn and Beet salad clam chowder

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Couples Business Fine Dining Celebrations Groups

Tip: Make a reservation, especially for larger groups. Be mindful of street proximity if sitting outdoors.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👔 Upscale 👥 Groups

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Frequently asked questions about Willard Hicks

Willard Hicks is located at 17270 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Morgan Hill.
Near Willard Hicks you can find points of interest such as Britton Field, Galvan Park.
Willard Hicks offers american cuisine.
Willard Hicks has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Willard Hicks offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Willard Hicks based on customer reviews are: beef wellington, truffle Mac and cheese, seafood linguine, lamb chops, NY cheesecake.
Willard Hicks is ideal for couples, business dining, fine dining, celebrations, groups.
Willard Hicks (Ladera Grill) offers an upscale dining experience with excellent food and attentive service, though some reviewers mention inconsistent service and high prices. The beef Wellington and truffle mac and cheese are highly praised. It's a popular spot for special occasions.
Make a reservation, especially for larger groups. Be mindful of street proximity if sitting outdoors.
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Richard Weber

Ladera Grill is a very nice experience. Great food with excellent service in an upscale, modern, comfortable dining area. While certainly a bit more expensive than some other places, chalk that up to an amazing menu of taste sensations that are sure to please. Perfect for a first date, business gathering, anniversary, or just to treat yourselves to something wonderful. And don't forget dessert!

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Charene Robinson

Wow. What a fantastic place to eat. We were driving through the area and needed a place to stop and eat. Found this and decided to stop in. Great decision. Staff was pleasant. White linen tablecloths. We had lunch, but I’m sure it’s a great place for dinner. Ordered the Cajun sandwich and the Ladera Turkey Sandwich. Came with fries. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious!! We would recommend this to anyone wanting a delicious meal.

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Andreas Ramos

very good restaurant in Morgan Hill for business lunch or nice dinners. good service.

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Alexander Arroyo

Upscale restaurant, you're going to pay above average prices but you're getting phenomenal food. I got the beef wellington im going to have to say it's one of the best I've had. Nice thin flaky crust, very savory flavor will definitely be back

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Andrew

Was in the area on business travel, so this dinner was expensed. I took advantage and ordered the most expensive steak on the menu. I’ll start with the atmosphere and service. The restaurant was buzzing but there was no wait on this Monday night. The service was attentive and always approached with a smile. Didn’t wait long for the Cowboy Steak to arrive after ordering, but any amount of waiting would have been worth it. All 22oz were cooked medium rare as agreed upon with my waiter, and the quality of it was palpable. The sauce marinated on my taste buds, and was well complemented by the Truffle Mac n Cheese. The baked potato was tasty but nothing special. I cleaned the plate with difficulty, but well worth the food coma I immediately fell into upon returning to my hotel room. I dreamt of steak that night. Would HIGHLY recommend.

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Mary Helen

I ordered Asian Chicken salad it was ok. I didn’t like the mango was bitter and they put too much sauce so it was very sweet I would say it was more like desert not healthy salad. However, I also ordered Alaskan Salmon which was served with yummy veggies and white rice, the second plate was also just as tasty Chicken veggies and the best tasting mashed potatoes I’ve ever tasted!! It was worth going!

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Cherie Brown

We had a great lunch at Ladera. The food was delicious and the server attentive. We went with a group of 7, and everything was wonderful. I had the prawn and Beet salad and a cup of clam chowder. Everyone was happy with their choices as well (filet mignon, cioppino, lobster raviolis). Definitely recommend. The food won’t disappoint!

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Janey Lee Caravallo Maciel

Ladera Grill is another one of my favorite restaurants in Morgan Hill! The restaurant is awesome for lunch or dinner! The food is very delicious consistently with many delightful options plus daily specials. The drink and dessert menus are also quite pleasant. A huge plus is that Ladera Grill is family friendly and offers a great menu for kids! Favorite small plates are: Seared Ahi Tuna, Coconut Prawns, and Kobe Beef Sliders Other Favorites: Chilean Sea Bass, Beef Wellington, Lobster Ravioli & Grilled Prawns, Seafood Cioppino, and Roast Beet & Grilled Prawns This is a definite recommend to all!

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Debbie Hernandez

Four of my girlfriends and I just finished having dinner at Ladera, what a treat. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service. I made reservations for a party of six, we ended up only having five for dinner hemce we asked if we could move to a booth and they graciously allowed us to move. The booth more comfortable and intimate. We enjoyed five entrees, three of us had the pasta special, one of us had the antipasto and another had the hamburger with fries. ALl of the meals were fantastic, delicious, fresh and hot. The dessert we shared was the special banana coconut with caramel dressing and ice cream. They served this dessert for years, it's one of the best! I recommend making reservations,we were there on a Monday night at 6:00pm and it was quite busy.

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Frank Gorgenyi

The food was amazing especially the truffle Mac and cheese, if there was only that with a melted layer of gruyere I would have been happy. The Wellington was made as requested and the puff pastry was buttery, flaky, basically just right. Of course we ended with NY cheesecake which was rich, baked cheese cake, not too sweet, the fresh berries gave all the sweetness needed. Left fully sasiated. We went again about a year later, the steak was just as perfect. The mushrooms were simple button mushrooms, just as delicious. I had a chicken sandwich this time, it was wonderfully spicy, really enjoyed the fresh tomatoes and avocado in the sandwich, might have been a bit better with thicker bacon or crustier bun to give some crunch or texture. The best part of this visit was Kyle our waiter, with highest recommendations and a kind demeanor when my wife spilled her spirit every where, he just switched us to a new table, focused on getting us comfortable and fed, cleaning up the mess in-between. Perfect service!

Cherie Brown
Cherie Brown

We had a great lunch at Ladera. The food was delicious and the server attentive. We went with a group of 7, and everything was wonderful. I had the prawn and Beet salad and a cup of clam chowder. Everyone was happy with their choices as well (filet mignon, cioppino, lobster raviolis). Definitely recommend. The food won’t disappoint!

Debbie Hernandez
Debbie Hernandez

Four of my girlfriends and I just finished having dinner at Ladera, what a treat. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service. I made reservations for a party of six, we ended up only having five for dinner hemce we asked if we could move to a booth and they graciously allowed us to move. The booth more comfortable and intimate. We enjoyed five entrees, three of us had the pasta special, one of us had the antipasto and another had the hamburger with fries. ALl of the meals were fantastic, delicious, fresh and hot. The dessert we shared was the special banana coconut with caramel dressing and ice cream. They served this dessert for years, it's one of the best! I recommend making reservations,we were there on a Monday night at 6:00pm and it was quite busy.

Frank Gorgenyi
Frank Gorgenyi

The food was amazing especially the truffle Mac and cheese, if there was only that with a melted layer of gruyere I would have been happy. The Wellington was made as requested and the puff pastry was buttery, flaky, basically just right. Of course we ended with NY cheesecake which was rich, baked cheese cake, not too sweet, the fresh berries gave all the sweetness needed. Left fully sasiated. We went again about a year later, the steak was just as perfect. The mushrooms were simple button mushrooms, just as delicious. I had a chicken sandwich this time, it was wonderfully spicy, really enjoyed the fresh tomatoes and avocado in the sandwich, might have been a bit better with thicker bacon or crustier bun to give some crunch or texture. The best part of this visit was Kyle our waiter, with highest recommendations and a kind demeanor when my wife spilled her spirit every where, he just switched us to a new table, focused on getting us comfortable and fed, cleaning up the mess in-between. Perfect service!

Richard Weber
Richard Weber

Ladera Grill is a very nice experience. Great food with excellent service in an upscale, modern, comfortable dining area. While certainly a bit more expensive than some other places, chalk that up to an amazing menu of taste sensations that are sure to please. Perfect for a first date, business gathering, anniversary, or just to treat yourselves to something wonderful. And don't forget dessert!

Andrew
Andrew

Was in the area on business travel, so this dinner was expensed. I took advantage and ordered the most expensive steak on the menu. I’ll start with the atmosphere and service. The restaurant was buzzing but there was no wait on this Monday night. The service was attentive and always approached with a smile. Didn’t wait long for the Cowboy Steak to arrive after ordering, but any amount of waiting would have been worth it. All 22oz were cooked medium rare as agreed upon with my waiter, and the quality of it was palpable. The sauce marinated on my taste buds, and was well complemented by the Truffle Mac n Cheese. The baked potato was tasty but nothing special. I cleaned the plate with difficulty, but well worth the food coma I immediately fell into upon returning to my hotel room. I dreamt of steak that night. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Charene Robinson
Charene Robinson

Wow. What a fantastic place to eat. We were driving through the area and needed a place to stop and eat. Found this and decided to stop in. Great decision. Staff was pleasant. White linen tablecloths. We had lunch, but I’m sure it’s a great place for dinner. Ordered the Cajun sandwich and the Ladera Turkey Sandwich. Came with fries. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious!! We would recommend this to anyone wanting a delicious meal.

Andreas Ramos
Andreas Ramos

very good restaurant in Morgan Hill for business lunch or nice dinners. good service.

Alexander Arroyo
Alexander Arroyo

Upscale restaurant, you're going to pay above average prices but you're getting phenomenal food. I got the beef wellington im going to have to say it's one of the best I've had. Nice thin flaky crust, very savory flavor will definitely be back

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Apstrategists, LLC

This is a beautiful restaurant, incredible service, and the food is amazing. Locally grown & fresh. This is an excellent place to meet friends, hold events, enjoy on a date night. We have always enjoyed this restaurant. Very special conversations & memories we have shared here.

Apstrategists, LLC
Apstrategists, LLC

This is a beautiful restaurant, incredible service, and the food is amazing. Locally grown & fresh. This is an excellent place to meet friends, hold events, enjoy on a date night. We have always enjoyed this restaurant. Very special conversations & memories we have shared here.

Danielle Evans
Danielle Evans

Great cocktails. Food was out of this world. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Well worth the monies.

Gwen Lalone
Gwen Lalone

Everything was excellent especially the service. Sandra was very helpful and an awesome server! We chose Ladera Grill for our retiree friendship dinner because of this. Thank you!

Jacqueline Bogard
Jacqueline Bogard

We were a party of 8. All the food served looked great. I enjoyed my meal. Service was a bit scant, but probably understaffed. I'd eat here again.

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Sergio

Perfect spot for lunch or dinner. They have daily specials and a great menu. They seem to really care about their food quality and creativity in their cuisine offerings. They also have outdoor seating. If sitting outdoors please be mindful of the proximity of the main street flowing through downtown Morgan Hill which could be loud due to motorcycles and loud car engines which could make the dining experience disappointing.

玲蔡

Great place the food is really nice and well served. Served with warm bread and butter on house. Ordered seafood linguine was outstanding. The lamb chops were good as well. One complaint though it was apparently under staffed that you had to wait a while for everything.

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Kishore Annavajjhala

Bruschetta,eggplant Beretta were excellent. Had simple pasta again which was good too.

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Renee Fini

Ambiance is upscale, servers are attentive and entrees were on the larger side and seasoned well. Many options from salads to steak, chicken, pastas, specialty dishes like beef Wellington. Delicious desserts. Great place for special occasions.

Sergio
Sergio

Perfect spot for lunch or dinner. They have daily specials and a great menu. They seem to really care about their food quality and creativity in their cuisine offerings. They also have outdoor seating. If sitting outdoors please be mindful of the proximity of the main street flowing through downtown Morgan Hill which could be loud due to motorcycles and loud car engines which could make the dining experience disappointing.

玲蔡
玲蔡

Great place the food is really nice and well served. Served with warm bread and butter on house. Ordered seafood linguine was outstanding. The lamb chops were good as well. One complaint though it was apparently under staffed that you had to wait a while for everything.

Renee Fini
Renee Fini

Ambiance is upscale, servers are attentive and entrees were on the larger side and seasoned well. Many options from salads to steak, chicken, pastas, specialty dishes like beef Wellington. Delicious desserts. Great place for special occasions.

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Kate MacNeill-Holmes

After we arrived on time, we were seated and provided with menus. We then spent 26 minutes waiting for service. Patrons who came in after us were attended to before we were finally acknowledged. We addressed this with the server, Alfredo, who checked in with us. . He was apologetic and attentive. The caprese salad was perfect. My scallops were slightly over-cooked, but overall, the dish was delicious. The sea bass was very nice. Alfredo saved the day. We were 4 minutes away from leaving and posting a 1-star review.

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Edward Van Deventer

Food was great. Service not so much. New York steak cooked correctly, pork Osso Bucco fantastic, Mary's Organic Roasted Chicken great. I think our server judged us and decided that we probably wouldn't be good tippers so based service on that. Not terrible but lacking for sure.

Kate MacNeill-Holmes
Kate MacNeill-Holmes

After we arrived on time, we were seated and provided with menus. We then spent 26 minutes waiting for service. Patrons who came in after us were attended to before we were finally acknowledged. We addressed this with the server, Alfredo, who checked in with us. . He was apologetic and attentive. The caprese salad was perfect. My scallops were slightly over-cooked, but overall, the dish was delicious. The sea bass was very nice. Alfredo saved the day. We were 4 minutes away from leaving and posting a 1-star review.

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Tena Valenti

Edit August 26, 2025: Our last three visits have been so disappointing. The service is terrible, the portions are smaller, and the food comes out just warm. The prices are much too high for what we get. After coming here for many years, we will take our business elsewhere. 😔 Edit 10 months later: This restaurant is still great. Delicious food. Jason the bartender makes great, strong drinks with a smile. Extremely impressed by our dinner tonight. Kevin was a perfect waiter. Never had to ask for anything. We all got a different salad and all three were delicious! Drinks were good. Only disappointment was the truffle fries; not much truffle flavor. Keep up the great work guys!! Be back soon! Went again and enjoyed the beef short ribs and the salmon salad. Both were very delicious and huge portions!

Tena Valenti
Tena Valenti

Edit August 26, 2025: Our last three visits have been so disappointing. The service is terrible, the portions are smaller, and the food comes out just warm. The prices are much too high for what we get. After coming here for many years, we will take our business elsewhere. 😔 Edit 10 months later: This restaurant is still great. Delicious food. Jason the bartender makes great, strong drinks with a smile. Extremely impressed by our dinner tonight. Kevin was a perfect waiter. Never had to ask for anything. We all got a different salad and all three were delicious! Drinks were good. Only disappointment was the truffle fries; not much truffle flavor. Keep up the great work guys!! Be back soon! Went again and enjoyed the beef short ribs and the salmon salad. Both were very delicious and huge portions!

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jeffrey sturges

My wife and I had dinner at the bar in Ladera Grill … The server/bartender talked non stop to a couple next to us, while never asking us once about our meal or if we needed anything else,etc… The server seemed to be having some personal crisis that she was sharing with the couple while completely ignoring us for the complete meal. The “blackened Sea Bass”, ordered had no flavor and the cheesy bread we ordered for an appetizer was delivered cold with our meal… overall I found the Ladera experience was overshadowed by the vacant service. This is the 10th+ time I have been to this restaurant but the first time eating at the bar… I am very underwhelmed by this experience

jeffrey sturges
jeffrey sturges

My wife and I had dinner at the bar in Ladera Grill … The server/bartender talked non stop to a couple next to us, while never asking us once about our meal or if we needed anything else,etc… The server seemed to be having some personal crisis that she was sharing with the couple while completely ignoring us for the complete meal. The “blackened Sea Bass”, ordered had no flavor and the cheesy bread we ordered for an appetizer was delivered cold with our meal… overall I found the Ladera experience was overshadowed by the vacant service. This is the 10th+ time I have been to this restaurant but the first time eating at the bar… I am very underwhelmed by this experience

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L T

Like others have said, the food is good but, for the prices, could be better. My steak (for $78) was a bit overdone compared to what i asked for. This was probably because it was way too thin. They will keep cooking even after you take them off the grill or stove but the chef should know that. Like others have mentioned, service could be improved.

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Joseph De La Rosa

They threw away my leftovers. They asked if I wanted a box and they threw it all away. What a crappy experience. Waitress sucked too. Never really came back to even ask how the food was. Previous experiences were good but all it takes is one time to ruin it all. The helpers were awesome though. They were very attentive. Way more than the waitress. Seemed like she didn't even want to be there.

Joseph De La Rosa
Joseph De La Rosa

They threw away my leftovers. They asked if I wanted a box and they threw it all away. What a crappy experience. Waitress sucked too. Never really came back to even ask how the food was. Previous experiences were good but all it takes is one time to ruin it all. The helpers were awesome though. They were very attentive. Way more than the waitress. Seemed like she didn't even want to be there.

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