I've been here so many times in my early 20's but took a break since I moved and recently came back to meet up and catch up with one of my friends after almost two decades. We got here around 4:30-5pm a few weeks ago and it was pretty quiet so we sat at the bar. We both got a couple of margaritas on their happy hour menu, she got a salad and I got a sandwich and everything was delicious. Only gripe I had was how long it took to get our food and drinks despite us being two of the only people there. I'm definitely going to come back since they have a great happy hour but just be mindful of the wait for food and drinks. read more

This place has a great local bar/restaurant vibe, which was really evident the night I was there when a World Cup game was on their screens. Beyond that, I can't say a lot to recommend it. Service was very slow and the server was absent-minded. My friend and I each ordered an entree. She ordered the fettuccine with prawns. After a 40 minute wait, the dishes were served. My friend said her pasta was good. It was a rich and creamy sauce but not overly thick and she said the prawns were very good. She asked for some fresh ground pepper or a pepper mill but the server said they have none and seemed confused by the request. I ordered the fish and chips. The first time they brought it out, the fish batter was soggy, the fries barely cooked, and the tartar sauce heated to the point of separation. It took me a little while to flag down the waiter and once I did he offered to have it warmed or remade. There was no acknowledgment that it was cold and it had obviously come up long before it was served. When it came back out, the two pieces of fish were crispy, but they had absolutely no flavor. There were about 12-15 shoestring fries on the plate, also without any flavor. At this point I ate most of one piece because my blood sugar was dropping and I had no other option. There was no interest in taking home the rest of the dish. I can imagine that a huge crowd might have thrown off the staff but when we sat down at a table on the patio, it was prior to the start of the game and there were only two other 2-tops seated. This could not be chalked up to a World Cup match rush. It just wasn't a pleasant experience and I would not go again. read more

My family and I went this weekend for a small birthday gathering, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. Everything on the menu felt severely overpriced for what you actually get. The food was just okay--not bad, but definitely not worth the price point. The service was much slower than expected, especially for a place that presents itself as more upscale. We sat for quite a while waiting on items, which was frustrating considering the restaurant wasn't packed. That said, our server had a very, very pleasant attitude, and I do want to acknowledge that. The drinks were also overpriced, which didn't help the overall experience. On a positive note, they did have a cute little band playing outside, which was a nice touch and probably the highlight of the visit. What really threw things off was the atmosphere. There were a group of ladies sitting behind us being extremely loud, and all we could hear was constant profanity. At no point did management step in. I had my teenage child with me, and it just wasn't appropriate for a Sunday afternoon. That's something management should absolutely stay on top of, not everyone wants to deal with that while trying to enjoy a meal. What's disappointing is that I've been here before years ago and had an amazing experience--that's why we came back. This visit just didn't match that standard. The menu feels limited, and the value just isn't there anymore. read more

Excellent happy hour with fantastic staff, drinks, food, patio and bar. Everything about this place has been wonderful every time I have been here. Happy prices might be the best in all of Walnut Creek! read more

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1515 was poppin' on a Saturday night ~ we arrived and the vibes were high. Even though our party sat indoors, I love the outdoor dining/area they offer with TVs to watch a future game on a weekend. We ordered drinks, chicken wings, and the Hawaiian pizza. Yes, I'm a pineapple on pizza person :) Everything was solid ~ great service from Derek, yummy shareable items, and good sips. I would love to come back and try one of their entrées, pastas, or even something from their sandwiches & more section. They have a massive menu and definitely a little something of everything. I hear they have a pretty sweet weekly happy hour, lunch menu, and brunch on weekends. Fair pricing, metered parking outside. read more

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Haven't been here in a while and I've been missing out! Fantastic service and drinks and food. It was a Friday night and other guests were also friendly. Blueberry Bliss drink was yummy and strong. The old fashioned was made well. Calamari was perfectly cooked and came with a fresh sauce. Had the BLTA with shoestring fries and forgot to take a picture because it looked so appetizing and didn't disappoint. No time for dessert as our group was off to dance! I won't wait so long to come back again as I wanted to try so many items but needed a light meal. Thank you! read more

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We were in the area doing a little shopping and decided on this place for dinner. It had mixed reviews and we wanted to be the tie breaker. Greeted when we walked in. They have indoor & outdoor seating which you can choose. We sat inside and our waiter was great. He gave us some recommendations and we went from there. My I'm & daughter got the ribeye with potatoes & veggies. They were not impressed. Swapped out the potatoes for mashed potatoes which were better. Over all 3 stars I got the lamb chops, mashed potatoes and asparagus. All could have used more seasoning. The mashed potatoes were the best thing we had. As an appetizer we got the fried calamari which was tasty. The drinks were good. Can't say we would go back read more

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Good drinks and ambience. Food is average and way overpriced for what you get ( the size of the scallops were no larger than a quarter --although the description on the menu state "jumbo" and $27 --not including the tax+20% tip + 3.75% credit card fee = $35/4, is close to $9 for each scallop TOTAL RIP OFF, as these type scallops are $10/pound and the 4 was no more than 1/2 lb. The most annoying is they nickel and dime you to death = they charge you a 3.75% fee for using a credit card, 20% included tip for totals over $100 (regardless of party size). The server totally upsells the most expensive items--for obvious reasons--so it's no better than being in a strip club. 4 ppl with 3 appetizers and drinks = $216 usd! 1 and done! read more

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I remember 1515 is being a cool hip spot with good food in downtown Walnut Creek. While my daughter was shopping. I decided to go there for happy hour and invited a friend last minute. The happy hour menu included very few options. We sat outside in order to people watch and the servers did not pay much attention to us. We eventually ordered some buffalo cauliflower and a couple of drinks. The buffalo cauliflower was basically raw cauliflower, battered, and fried with buffalo sauce poured over the top. Not what I would expect from this place in years past. I think this will be my last visit. read more

We were a party of 2. We ordered the fried burrata salad, seafood fettuccine and garlic bread. The fettuccine and garlic bread were delicious, though I wouldn't order the salad again; it was just okay. I was surprised that we were charged for the bread, even though it was really good. Our service was friendly and attentive; they were pleasant and helpful throughout the meal. The billing policies were a major issue. They automatically add 20% gratuity for all parties with a bill over $100, even though our pretax bill was only $98, and this policy was not listed anywhere on the menu. While the server mentioned it as a new rule, being forced to pay 20% regardless of service is frustrating. Additionally, there is a $4 credit card fee, and because we split the check, we each were charged this amount separately. This felt unnecessary and like price gouging; it's a restaurant, not a gas station, and customers shouldn't be penalized for using a debit or credit card. In summary, the food and service were good, but the hidden gratuity and credit card fees overshadowed the experience. Because of these billing practices, we will not be returning, despite enjoying the meal itself. read more

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This place is pretty good! We got the seafood fettuccine, raw oysters, and calamari. Everything tasted great! They were able to divide the seafood fettuccine place to share. It wasn't too busy on a Sunday afternoon! We were able to adjust our reservation time, no problem. The vibe is a bit more dive-y with their high chairs and bar in the middle. The only annoying thing was that gratuity is automatically included for checks over $100!!! I've never seen that before. Not sure if it's specific to the restaurant or Walnut Creek. There's also a credit card fee. Overall, easy spot to hang out with Walnut Creek prices. read more

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Service was good food was okay, i will unfortunately never be returning. If ur gonna charge me 20% gratuity because "a certain demographic" was not tipping maybe you dont need business from someone who likes to be in control of their actual tips read more

Came here for a quick bite after Oktoberfest and found exactly what I was looking for. We got a small pizza and wings to satiate what little hunger was left after the fest, and everything came out fresh and tasty. Wings had a little more breading than I prefer, but they were crispy, and appropriately sauces. Our server Derek was a delight, and you can tell he really enjoys what he does, as do the other patrons in our section. Would definitely drop in again for a snack and drink. read more

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I recently celebrated my 40th birthday at 1515 Restaurant & Lounge, and it was a really great experience overall. It seems like there may have been a recent change in ownership (or at least something has shifted), because everything felt dialed in. The food, drinks, and service all stood out in a good way. The chicken parm actually had real flavor, which sounds simple, but isn't always a given, and my wife absolutely loved her lamb. You can tell there's some good things going into the kitchen right now. The drinks were also very well made. The only small note I'd give is that the espresso martini could use just a touch of cream to round it out, but that's a minor tweak. What really stood out, though, was the service. The hostess and bartender were both top notch - friendly, attentive, and genuinely elevated the entire experience. You can tell there's a strong focus on hospitality right now. All in all, a great night with the wife and a place I'd definitely come back to. read more

I had a chance to have dinner with a group of friends at 1515 restaurant. I have to say we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. On this particular evening, four of us at the three course special and one of us had the seafood fettuccine and one of us at the fish and chips. We were all very satisfied we ended up having a very cobbler dessert and we also started off with an appetizer of the seafood trio. I have to say the drinks were pretty good as well. Some of us had the old-fashioned some of us had the strawberry basil Gimlet. The service was right on point as our appetizers drinks and food came right out read more

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Updated review for this place. We used to frequent here on and off and it has always been nice, until tonight. So here's the good, the bad and the ugly... Upon entering, we grabbed a spot at the bar with no issue and were waited on promptly. That was the good. The bad is it smelled awful. Dude, turn on some ventilation! We were already there, so we had 1 drink and bounced. We just couldn't stand it any more. The ugly is the half naked drunk 'ladies and gentlemen' being obnoxious. (Side note. When I first typed the last sentence auto correct changed 'naked' to 'baked'. That was correct also.) I sure hope no one was driving home. Oh and may as well throw in the real ugly.... As we were walking out I noticed 2 little kids sitting at a table by themselves with paper and crayons and empty small glasses. Child size glasses. Great let's bring the kids while we get drunk and act inappropriate. As we were walking out they looked up at us hoping we would take them with us. Next time we will definatly check the crowd out and give it the "sniff" test. read more

This place was a nice place to go to sit outside. Enjoy the sun and the breeze and the food was really good. I had the seafood grill there. I believe it was delicious. My boyfriend had clam chop lollipops and they were really good. Our service was imp the general manager I forgot his name, but he was amazing. Our server was amazing so I suggest you go to Walnut Creek and check this out. read more

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Meh. This place was not a winner for me. It is very basic food with extremely slow service. The deviled eggs was a very odd plating with two strips of bacon crisscrossed on the plate and sad deviled eggs scattered around. I would place a wager that they use the pre packaged whites... the chicken picatta was just ok. The sauce needed more lemon.. I do have to say this, the mashed potatoes with cheese were very good. All in all though, not my jam. read more

1515 Restaurant & Lounge - Chicken Piccata - Sports Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I went here last night with my sister, and I was so pleased with everything. The service was quick to be seated. Once we were seated, our waiter immediately greeted us. We ordered drinks and appetizers and continue to look over the menu, which took quite a while to decide exactly what we wanted to eat because the menu had so many things that looked delicious. My sister landed on the lollipop pork chops, which were made to perfection and came with the most delectable sauce and mashed potatoes and carrots. The entire plate was to die for. I got the seafood platter that had shrimp, salmon, and scallops, and it was amazing. The scallops were so buttery and the tiger shrimp were so flavorful. You can never go wrong with salmon. It also came with the scalloped potatoes in the form of a lasagna with cheese in between the layers. Delicious! But the star of the show had to be the Rockefeller oysters. They are topped with this delicious sauce as well as spinach, bacon Asiago cheese and breadcrumbs baked to perfection. I will definitely be back. The vibe in the restaurant was one that I would enjoy. My level of hunger made it to where I didn't take pictures of anything, but I'll do better next time read more

Came for happy hour and ordered lemon drops. Really well balanced drink, so the table ordered a second round, but the second tasted so off so we asked the waitress about it. She said a different bartender stepped in, but that the original bartender could remake the drinks. We were appreciative and the new drinks were so much better. Thoughtful and quick staff in a vibrant location. read more

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My best friend and I visited for the first time for Cuban/Jamaican live music, and the entire experience was amazing. The ambiance was beautiful, the food was absolutely divine, and the drinks were so well made. What truly stood out was the server Derek. He was phenomenal. Attentive, professional, and genuinely warm, he made our night even more special. Everyone was so friendly, and we had such a great time. I highly recommend and can't wait to come back! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite at the bar with friends. Was BLOWN AWAY by the service (Emilio at the bar is the best!) and the food was AMAZING!! A must get - the warm Brussels sprouts. Great vibe. Great place! read more

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The ambiance was nice & cozy. It fitted the occasion for the reason we were out. The shrimp scampi was DELICIOUS! OMG! I am definitely going back for the scampi. The waitress was nice. Nothing over the top. We had a good time. I enjoyed myself the whole evening. read more

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The vibe & ambiance was amazing! We ate inside but the door were all.open so we felt the breeze inside..we were the first ones there at 415pm.on a Thursday evening. Happy Hour is 4-6pm. We tried several of the happier bites and drinks. Everything was pretty good. The bartender sensed that I didn't care for my lemon drop and he was correct. The good thing is, he made me.another one that was way better! Yes if your bill.is over $100, it's an auto 20%. The next time I am.in the area, I will.be back to visit...ps: my 1515 salad was to go and after happy hour and yes I forgot pics of the food because I was starving..lol read more

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Atmosphere is chill, food is good, but overpriced, and service is so slow. 6 of us went to lunch, 5 out of 6 had sandwiches and 1had nachos. It took 45 minutes for the food to come, then when we were finished it took 45 minutes for the bill. No, it was not busy. read more

Listen, I love a good restaurant. But this was not it. The food is bland and underwhelming. The buffalo sauce on the chicken wings taste like Ketchup and the oyster rockerfella taste like pizza. Highly disappointed. No need to Pack this food up Togo. They certainly need a new chef. read more

The chicken piccata was fantastic , mimosas too! Good service and good place to go for brunch. read more

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Aldair thank you so much for letting us in ! And making us the most amazing lemon drops we had for the night ! You were kind and and amazing ! Will be coming back for you and your energy ! We appreciate you!!!!! read more

Went there on a Saturday night for a drink. There was an interesting type of crowd there - not what we expected. We had our drink and left. Probably won't return. read more

Came for Sunday Funday! Perfect spot to watch the game or catch up with friends! I got the seafood fettuccine and the berry blast! The drinks here are very good. I was impressed with the service They didn't have Apple Pay. Had to walk to the bank across the street so 4 stars! read more

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Pretty decent place, the vibes are immaculate and the staff is mostly friendly,the downfall is bathrooms could use better attention and prices are high. read more

Emiliano is amazing bartender my mom is a very picky with her drinks she absolutely loved her drink and had 0 complaints our server was very attentive her name started with a B she had the best attitude so friendly she worked today Sunday 02/01 we will definitely return!!!!! read more

Easy reservations on a Thursday evening. Convenient location. Nice setup inside. The food is good. I wouldn't call it outstanding but if you're looking for a nice vibe (especially if you're watching a game) and fast service this is it. Just a few watch outs ... 1. They did close early (9 instead of 10) because there weren't a ton of people, which was unfortunate because we would have stayed longer. But I guess that makes sense from a business perspective. 2. They added in auto-gratuity. There were 4 adults and a 3 year old. I asked if it was standard procedure and they said yes, and it wasn't due to our group size. I don't know about that but we did get great service so didn't fight it. read more

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Had a great group lunch here. Got in around 11:30 on a Tuesday and it was absolutely empty, although it did pick up quite a bit after 12:30. Late lunch crowd I guess. I checked the menu before hand and they had a nice brunch menu which was nice. I dont recall anything mentioning it was only for weekends, so when I got there and asked, I was disappointed that they didn't have it available. Had to check out the menu again and decided on the chicken club with sweet potato fries. Also our group ordered a Hurricane pitcher, which was basically rum juice. The drinks came and it was excellent. Almost too good and dangerous. Luckily we kept it to one pitcher only. Food came out. My sandwich was very delicious. Perfect size, included a grilled chicken breast some bacon and tomato and lettuce and some kinda sauce and grilled sourdough. It was really good highly recommend. Fries were excellent as well, perfectly fried. Only knock was the place felt cold. The left the doors open for some reason on this unusually chilly day. I get that the servers were probably hot while the ran around, but I feel like the temp should suit the customers and not the workers? I wasn't the only one because most of the customers kept that outer jackets on, including myself. I'll be back though. read more

Amazing food, drinks, and service! This is our favorite place to dine and relax in Walnut Creek. Every time we are here we try something different and it is always delicious. The staff are very friendly making it one of the best dining experiences. read more

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First of all we waited at least 15 minutes at the bar before anyone acknowledged us. (This was after coming in and standing at the front for a few minutes waiting for a hostess or someone to come and offer a seat. No one came so there were open seats at the bar and I selected that.) we came at 5 PM on a Sunday. The restaurant and bar were not busy. The waiter who did finally come was nice. The martini was actually made perfect with the ice crystals on top. Food was decent. One thing I hate to even mention, but I'm going to is the attire of the staff. One girl had on a half top with her stomach tattoos showing. Everyone else had pretty casual, cheap looking clothing. If you're paying $42 for a steak there should be some sort of ambience and maybe something that is just a little bit extra. They are charging high end prices & offering a subpar experience. No one went out of their way in the slightest. Also, if your bill is over $100 they add a 20% gratuity. This is in small font on the menu. It is also in very small print on the actual receipt, I'm sure that is overlooked often & ppl tip way too much. They also charge a credit card fee. Cant say we received any service worthy of 20% gratuity & I'm a generous tipper. We used to come here more regularly and have not been in quite some time. Definitely will never, ever be going back. read more

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Food service and atmosphere here all could use a major refresh they care more for who reserved the private room upstairs than the customers that who have already ordered several hundred dollars worth of food. There's spotlights over every table that make you feel like a french fry and the servers have no sense of concern. read more

My friend and I went for happy hour at the bar top, and we had a wonderful time! We had bubbly, lemon drops, pizza, and fries, and everything was delicious! Emilio was our bartender, and he was awesome! read more

Great location, super nice staff, amazing drinks & delicious foodI had The Ultimate Bloody Mary which was perfect & my bf had the dirty Palmer which he loved. The large brunch menu was impressive with many delicious options, we both enjoyed our choices. Staff are super friendly & accommodating in replacing one item on the menu with another. Can't wait to come back! read more

1515 Restaurant & Lounge - Sports Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We stumbled in for a 9er game and I was surprised at the diversity. It was nice to see in WC. I liked the open space and being able to see out into the streets. We had the sandwich, salad and fries, which were all good. We ended up ordering more because they were good! They had a good brunch menu which I would be down to try. read more