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1. Shelby's
4.5
Awesome(164)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Orinda
Booked 3 times today
Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.
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2. ACRE Kitchen and Bar
4.5
Awesome(702)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 44 times today
ACRE is an ingredient-driven menu of California/Mediterranean cuisine served witha welcoming, neighborhood approachability.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.
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3. The Hideout Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(1683)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lafayette
Booked 58 times today
The Hideout Kitchen is a treasured neighborhood gem, loved for its Californian comfort cuisine, warm ambiance, and excellent service. As one reviewer put it, 'Neighborhood gem. Staff is excellent and food is delicious.' It's a place where friends gather for a leisurely brunch, or where families share a special dinner, all amidst a cozy, upscale dining experience.
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4. Limewood Bar & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2505)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Berkeley
Booked 37 times today
Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.
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5. Reve
4.9
Exceptional(2588)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Lafayette
Booked 21 times today
RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire.This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro run by Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy & his wife, Laura. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the 'burbs. But lucky for you, that’s exactly where 5-star chef Paul Magu will be paying homage to the French comfort food that he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris. We’re talking authentic French onion soup. Steamed mussels. Steak frites. And don’t forget creme brulee… 2021 -2024 Michelin recognized Open Table "Diner's Choice" 2017-2024Reservations available for 8 or less people until May.
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6. Millennium Oakland
4.6
Exceptional(1356)
Price: Expensive
• Vegan • Oakland
Booked 24 times today
Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.
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7. Enoteca Molinari
4.5
Awesome(600)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 5 times today
Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation. Thank you for your understanding!Grazie mille!
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8. The Park Bistro & Bar
4.3
Awesome(1812)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lafayette
Booked 25 times today
The Park Bistro & Bar showcases only the freshest, local and organically grown produce as well as naturally raised meats and line-caught fish. Executive Chef Rodrigo Alvarez has created an approachable, yet inventive menu, presenting a French twist on American fare. With a wholesome and earthy quality, many dishes elevate “comfort” food. Natural light from the romantic inner fountain courtyard, intimate alcoves, a large communal table and versatile private dining spaces. Rustic stone floors, natural wood tables, leather seating and an original art program create a warm and inviting, yet grand and inspiring, space that will create the most memorable dining experience in Lafayette. Reservations are for can be made for The Park Bistro or The Park Bar.
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9. Revival Bar+Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(2802)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 37 times today
Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cocktails, and our bar menu is available to satisfy after-the-show appetites. The entire dining room is available for meetings and buy outs.
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10. donato&co.
4.7
Exceptional(1732)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 17 times today
Rustic Italian cuisine w/ a contemporary twist, featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats cooked over a live fire.
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  • CharlesVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Great food, excellent and attentive service. The eleven of us closed the place down.
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    The Hideout KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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    4.6
  • SimonVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My friend had the ham and turkey sandwich and I got the margarita Roman square- so good
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    ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
    •
    4.5
  • JohnVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great views and a very nice atmosphere! The food was very good and the service was as well. Parking was a bit pricey...
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    Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Berkeley
    •
    4.3
  • Robbie
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a memorable Valentine’s Day dinner at Reve. The place was beautifully decorated and everything we ordered was excellent. From the moment we got there to the time we left, everyone was so friendly and courteous and our service was amazing, it’s like visiting old friends.
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    RevePrice: Very Expensive• French• Lafayette
    •
    4.9
  • TomVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Glad to be able to get a Valentine's Day reservation on fairly short notice. The service was friendly and welcoming. It was a busy night, and the server was honest about our not having time for dessert if we wanted to make our show. Too bad, because the desserts looked yummy and they have a great selection of after-dinner liqueurs (along with a great wine list). We had a salad and two entrees. Both were well conceived and presented. The salmon was cooked a little more than I requested but was still tasty. Overall a lovely Valentine's Day dinner!
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    Shelby'sPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Orinda
    •
    4.5

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