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1. Danville Harvest
4.6
Exceptional(1765)
$$$$
• Californian • Danville
Booked 32 times today
Harvest is about sharing around the table. Brunch and Lunch menus feature both classic and creative favorites.  Our Dinner menu encourages diners to explore a variety of options with our shared small plates.Chef Noe Briseno and our team bring their passion for sustainably sourced ingredients to create an approachable menu showcasing the seasonal bounties of the Bay Area. We pride ourselves on using fresh, organic & locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Our award winning bar program features seasonal craft cocktails and the largest whiskey selectionin the Tri-Valley Area. Try something new with our build your own Manhattan Project. Please contact Danville Harvest directly for larger groups or special requests: info@danvilleharvest.com.
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2. Rooftop - Walnut Creek
4.5
Awesome(660)
$$$$
• American • Walnut Creek
Booked 81 times today
Rooftop in Walnut Creek offers a stunning view of Mt. Diablo while providing creatively prepared new American cuisine. Owners Jim and Jennifer Telford, along with partner and Executive Chef Justine Kelly offers guests a beautiful outdoor lounge for dining out with friends. Besides the picturesque surroundings that also showcases downtown Walnut Creek, Rooftop has a living wall with lush greenery and water features. Guests can feast on black cod wrapped in a banana leaf with pea shoots, lamb meatballs or other flavorful plates. Delicious desserts, fresh salads and bar bites will also satisfy the appetite. With mentions in publications like Diablo Magazine and California Home Design, Rooftop is a wonderful location for a business lunch or a romantic evening out with a date. It has a full bar and welcomes reservations.
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3. Piatti - Danville
4.7
Exceptional(5363)
$$$$
• Italian • Danville
Booked 55 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
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4. Aracely Lounge
4.3
Awesome(26)
$$$$
• Californian • Danville
Booked 7 times today
Located in the picturesque and historic downtown Danville, Aracely Lounge is a vibrant destination for brunch, lunch, dinner, outdoor dining, and private events. Our spacious garden patio is perfect for alfresco dining and inside, you’ll find a cozy and stylish atmosphere with options for bar seating, traditional tables, and lounge-style dining, perfect for any occasion.Founded, designed and led by Linda Edson, Chef-Owner, with a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and a bit of Argentinean flavor, a nod to her place of birth. We serve brunch and lunch Wed-Sun, with a menu featuring fresh, seasonal, and health-conscious California cuisine. Our dinner service runs four nights a week, offering a romantic ambiance for date nights, gatherings, and celebrations.Our bar features full espresso options, as well as a curated selection of craft cocktails, local wines, and beers.We offer a variety of private event options, from weddings and corporate functions to intimate celebrations.
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5. Original Joes - Walnut Creek
4.6
Exceptional(1050)
$$$$
• Italian • Walnut Creek
Booked 298 times today
Original Joe’s, San Francisco’s beloved family-owned Italian-American restaurant, has opened its first East Bay location at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek—marking the brand’s first expansion beyond the city in its 88-year history. Founded in 1937 by Croatian immigrant Tony Rodin and now run by third-generation siblings John and Elena Duggan, Original Joe’s is known for its classic Italian-American comfort food, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere. The new Walnut Creek restaurant features signature booth seating, an exhibition kitchen with counter dining, two glass bars, a private dining room, and nearly 90 outdoor seats across three patios.
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6. Incontro
4.5
Awesome(1884)
$$$$
• Italian • Danville
Booked 7 times today
Located in Downtown Danville, Incontro Ristorante offers Italian cuisine from all the regions of Italy. We offer signature dishes like our famous gnocchi, lasagna, comfort food and more as well as daily specials. We offer upscale casual indoor dining in the historic Hartz House and outdoor dining in our garden patio. You can enjoy live music on the patio during the dry months. The word Incontro means encounter, signifying the coming together of family and friends in a lovely and family friendly atmosphere while dining and enjoying wine from Italy and California. Our indoor and outdoor full bar offers classic and signature cocktails. House made Focaccia is served with your meal. All our sauces and desserts are made in house. We offer brunch buffet on Sundays (except holidays) and lunch on Saturdays. Parking is easy in our private parking lot off of Railroad Avenue.
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7. Bridges Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(5288)
$$$$
• Californian • Danville
Booked 21 times today
In it's 28-year history, Bridges has received many accolades and awards, including being honored as one of Diablo magazine's "Seven Best Restaurants in the East Bay". Whether dining on the lush, vine-covered patio while enjoying the sounds from our natural granite waterfall, or relaxing indoors amid a sophisticated, comfortable ambiance you will discover why Bridges is a favorite Bay Area dining destination. Executive Chef Kevin Gin awes with his innovative interpretation of California cuisine featuring European and Asian influences. The staff's professional eye for detail and commitment to exceptional service add to the upscale, yet unpretentious dining experience. Bridges warm elegance, spectacular menu and great energy make it the ideal venue for socializing with friends, celebrations, business meetings or private events.
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8. The Cooperage American Grille
4.5
Awesome(2785)
$$$$
• American • Walnut Creek
Booked 52 times today
The Cooperage is serving up the ultimate upscale American Comfort Food in the heart of Walnut Creek. The extensive menu features favorites such as a smoked Prime Rib French dip, our signature burger, and the Grilled Fish Tacos. The Cooperage also offers a variety of lighter, vegetarian options, including a selection of salad entreés made with local and organically grown ingredients.The Cooperage is a neighborhood hangout, great for a date night or dinner with the family. Featuring a bar-casual atmosphere including flat screen TV's, a large selection of beer and wine on tap, and an award winning cocktail list.Private events can also be booked at The Cooperage year-round. Family gatherings and business functions, to rehearsal dinners, showers and birthday celebrations. Choose from our assortment of private spaces perfect for parties large or small.
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9. Waterbar
4.7
Exceptional(11458)
$$$$
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 95 times today
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.Please note, we only accept reservations 30 days in advance.
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10. Metro Lafayette
4.1
Excellent(1870)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Lafayette
Booked 18 times today
Merging urban sophistication with a relaxed suburban attitude, Metro Lafayette is an all-occasion restaurant offering local, organic cuisine in a contemporary setting. With the largest outdoor garden patio in the East Bay, you'll find diners enjoying our favorable weather year-round. The menu features an eclectic mix of dishes, such as Gnocchi Parisienne with roasted butternut squash, wild mushrooms, goat cheese & sage-brown butter; BBQ'd Oysters with chipotle-bourbon butter; Crispy Duck Confit Spring Rolls with sweet chili-garlic dipping sauce; Coq au Vin with wild mushrooms, roasted carrots, caramelized onions & potato puree; and Seared Sea Scallops on angel hair pasta with black truffle butter. With a raw bar serving oysters and tuna poke, full bar offering artisanal cocktails and 8 beers on tap, small plates, entrees, and weekend brunch, Metro offers something delicious any time of day.

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  • MariaGold
    Tahoe / Reno Area •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful meal! Consistently cooked to perfection. I started with the beet salad with chicken. Very large, succulent piece of chicken seasoned well. All our mains were yummy! Overall, great experience!
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    Incontro$$$$• Italian• Danville
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    4.5
  • Keith
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My wife and I went here for our anniversary and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was very attentive and made us feel special about our anniversary celebration. The staff even signed a card for our anniversary. The food was amazing as well, I had the chicken piccata and it was divine. Full of zest and a splendid creamy flavor. Thank you for the memorable experience on our special day.
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    Piatti - Danville$$$$• Italian• Danville
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    4.7
  • Bette Sue
    San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Service was outstanding! Loved the Sauvignon wine!!! Food was good tomato soup, beef bites especially. Did not like the deviled eggs whatever the spice they put in ruined it for me!!!
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    Danville Harvest$$$$• Californian• Danville
    •
    4.6
  • Karen
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 18, 2026
    Food was very good and service was on point. Excellent value for what we got. Will definitely be back. It was a great first time experience.
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    Rooftop - Walnut Creek$$$$• American• Walnut Creek
    •
    4.5
  • MaryGold
    Tahoe / Reno Area •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 7, 2026
    Great Happy Hour last week at Aracely. Sliders and burrata - delicious. Served beautifully crafted cocktails at $5 off regular prices. Our waiter was wonderful and all of my friends loved the atmosphere as well - cannot wait to go back!
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    Aracely Lounge$$$$• Californian• Danville
    •
    4.3

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