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Shelby's Orinda, Orinda, CA

Shelby's Orinda

4.6
4.6
164 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Great for fine wines
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Californian, German
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 254-9687
  • Website
    http://www.shelbyseatbetter.com/index.html
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Arno Kober
  • Catering
    We cater all types of events
  • Location
    2 Theatre Sq, Suite 152, Orinda, CA 94563
  • Neighborhood
    Orinda
  • Cross street
    Brookwood Road
  • Parking details
    Theres a parking garage where customers can park up to 3 hours with a validation from the Restaurant.The parking garage is free on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Public transit
    Orinda BART station
  • Entertainment
    No entertainment at the restaurant. We have the local movie theater that is located in the front of the square (the plaza.)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 164 people are saying

Shelby's Orinda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelby's is a true dining gem, offering "great food and service" with a menu that "never disappoints." The seasonal dishes spotlight local ingredients, complemented by a "lovely ambience" suitable for both inside and outside dining. Notable highlights include "amazing Brussels sprouts" and "superb wine pairings." Regulars praise the "friendly staff" and creative presentations.

164 Reviews

  1. Tom VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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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  2. Kevin

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and the owner was very attentive and helpful. Food was really good

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  3. Norma VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a great experiece to dine at Shelsbys. Great food, great ambienye. NF

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  4. Tina VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal in a beautiful restaurant with great service.

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  5. Carol VIP

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Healthy delicious food and great service. Chinese chicken salad and zoodles are the best.

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  6. Olga

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group meets every 3 or so months and always at Shelby’s. Food is great. I love their Caesar salad.

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  7. Allen

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arno's cooking is always outstanding. In this case, our Dutch guests were highly impressed.

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  8. Norma VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience eating at Shelbys was great -- all of it: food, service, and atmosphere. NF

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  9. tina VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shelby is sitting in a great location with both inside and outside seating, and the ambiance was very nice. The food was delicious and seasonal specials was creative. Service was excellent. We very much enjoyed our experience and will definitely go there again. 

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  10. DarrenM

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful surprise. Service was great, food was yummy, oh my the brussels sprouts were amazing, also free parking! I'll be back.

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FAQs

Shelby's Orinda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 254-9687.

Shelby's Orinda is rated 4.6 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shelby's Orinda

2 Theatre Sq, Suite 152, Orinda, CA 94563

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brookwood Road
  • Neighborhood
    Orinda
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Californian, German
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Theres a parking garage where customers can park up to 3 hours with a validation from the Restaurant.The parking garage is free on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Public transit
    Orinda BART station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Arno Kober
  • Entertainment
    No entertainment at the restaurant. We have the local movie theater that is located in the front of the square (the plaza.)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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