To Whom this may concern: So, [Our,son] Chris recommended…read morethis Breakfast place , off of Shattuck ave [2377- to be exact] A small but cozy spot, Very Nice, as we entered this place. My Bride [Maria] order the French toast, with Coffee. Maria usually order's Tea, but this time she choose the Coffee. She was really, Happy about the freshness of the coffee. Myself, I had the English Breakfast tea, & the "Lemon & Ginger pancake, with Pear & Blueberry compote" Very Nice, We got there early, an by the time we left, the place [with 3 cooks on the Grille] was packed. Nelson, was our Host, server, what a delightful, young man, It seemed like he was in "Command" of the whole dinning room? He has a wonderful disposition, [Thank you], The two us ate there for about $60 dollars without tip. Thank you, again

La Note is quick, polite, and highly recommended…read more The service is spectacular. Honestly, any restaurant owner in the Bay Area could learn something from their house manager in terms of service. This place runs like a well-oiled machine, considering its popularity. We only waited about 10 minutes, and from ordering to finishing our meal, the entire experience was under an hour. The vibe and decor are incredibly charming. La Note will effortlessly transport you to France. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the roasted tomatoes. The gingerbread pancakes are also incredible.

This joint could work on any corner in any city in the world!…read moreTop notch service, excellent marketing, merchandising, and staff. Mostly a walk-in window, but there is a table outside with maybe a total of 4 to 6 seat seats. They got's it all! Very delicious sandwiches. I had the cauliflower and my buddy had the chicken- off the hook- Bomb Diggity! And the potato puffs are from heaven!! Insane in the membrane. The staff is on point and remarkable . Just left there again today. Great experience as always and delicious food.

$16.75 Spiced lamb patty sandwich was: absolutely unique sandwich and very good with no gaminess…read more I'd eat here again in order to continue exploring a one of a kind menu.

A gem! Food: 10/10…read more Each dish was fresh and tasty. The dessert deserves a special shout out, probably top 3 desserts I've had Service: 10/10. Staff was friendly and quick. Each course was well timed and did not feel rushed Ambiance: cute, warm charm. Cozy vibes

Extremely delicious…read more I had credit to use if I booked a reservation on resy. I checked and saw a lunch time available at Cafe Panisse on a Thursday. It was lovely and surprisingly very full. I was a little late but the staff was extremely kind and accommodating. The food is very fresh. The produce looks amazing and everything was really wonderful. I will say, even their espresso was delicious. I would love to come here again.

Wanted to try this place since I heard it was also Korean-inspired. The place was so crowded even…read morethough it was quite spacious but got lucky with a table on at a busy brunch time. The coffee & kimchi fried rice were to-taste but the chicken & croffle was absolutely a game changer (first time trying) - amazingly tender/juicy chicken and crispy croffle with a hint of sugar. Will definitely come back to try out more on a less busy day!

A cute concept and aesthetic space, but the food didn't quite come together for me…read more Stopped by Cafe Etoile after a doctor's appointment because I was in the mood for brunch. Their menu showed items like waffles and croissant French toast, which sounded really promising. I decided to try the croissant French toast and really wanted to like it. The croissant itself had potential, but the egg mixture was very heavy and lacked some of the warm flavors you typically expect in French toast, like cinnamon or vanilla. Even with the berries and syrup, it still leaned very egg-forward. I also ordered a side of bacon for some extra protein, and that was actually cooked really well. For drinks, I tried the strawberry latte with the vanilla bean soft top. I initially expected more of a coffee-forward drink, but it was much sweeter and reminded me more of an elevated strawberry milk. The space itself is cute and gives more of a social, aesthetic hangout vibe than a traditional brunch spot. Parking can also be a bit tricky. There's free parking in the Trader Joe's garage nearby, but it's unclear whether parking there while dining at the café is allowed. Overall, I liked the concept and atmosphere more than the actual food during this visit.

Visited this tiny charming restaurant for date night and it did not disappoint. Delicious food,…read morequirky staff, fun vibe and rustic decor - this restaurant had it all. We felt at home and welcomed as soon as we walked in. Very homey vibe with welcoming staff who made sure you were having a good time. Every piece of decor in the restaurant had been salvaged from different places and they are all about giving items a "second life" including the neon sign in the patio. They have a very cute patio and a back room for a more private party experience. We also saw the chef making salads fresh across the bar and serving it to customers. Food menu was seasonal but every item was delicious. We were too full for dessert but that looked good too. Would recommend for a date night or intimate small group dinner! Parking was on the street and not too difficult. Reservations are recommended.

The Rendez-Vous is a charming hideaway with a romantic & vintage vibe. Tucked along MLK Jr Way,…read moreperpendicular to the BART tracks, this restaurant oozes magic the moment you walk in. From rediscovered murals to the lush plants and vintage light fixtures, every nook and cranny of this restaurant is photogenic. A friend and I popped in on a weeknight, intrigued to try their cocktails and French American fare. Boy, were we impressed. From the tasty oysters, to succulent shrimp, and hearty clam & sausage fregola, everything was well seasoned & flavorful. The cocktails were also deliciously strong, all served in cute vintage glasses. Our server was also energetic and friendly, dancing in between service moments to the bossa nova music in the background. For a girls night or a date night, I cannot recommend The Rendez-Vous enough. It's truly a delightful experience!

Great food, service and ambiance in a distinctive setting. Menu is a bit limited and does not…read morechange frequently, but everything is really delicious. Better to do a smaller number of things consistently well than to do many things and not do them well every single time.

Julia's is a secret that people need to learn about…read more The manager, Maria, works closely with their French chef to serve the most delicious food! I have eaten there 10 times, and enjoyed my wedding dinner there as well! Our guests loved the braised beef. I recently took a friend for her birthday lunch. Our yummy quiche was served with the most delicious, simple salad with the freshest lettuce, perfect dressing and beets! They even added French fries! Neither of us finished our meal. The venue is stunning, the service great, and Maria sets the bar high. The high tea there is exceptional.

Absolutely love this place! The service and food quality is stellar! We're pleasantly surprised by…read morethe niche selection of wines they have. I recommend the Georgian flatbread and the mussels. Oh my god and our server was amazing! Can't wait to return because I will be back, oh and please ask to sit in the back! Cozy patio vibes.

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner at A Cote. I've been wanting to dine here…read morefor some time and they did not disappoint. The wait staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food and cocktails were delicious. A Cote has such a wonderful ambience, with a sense of warm intimacy and a neighborhood vibe. We enjoyed the to-die-for mussels, the pommes frites, and the fried chicken, which was an ample half chicken served with chard and this wonderful polenta cornbread with a jam infused with Calabrian chili. Yummy!! Warm, unpretentious, and super delicious! If I lived nearby, I'd be here at the bar everyday. A Cote reminds me of those wonderful little Parisian spots that people come to everyday, just a favorite neighborhood sexy getaway spot with endlessly scrumptious fare! I'll be back!!!

This is our third time and likely last The place is great as…read morea wine bar to socialize with friends and we saw plenty of that, but we went for the food and hope some live music No performance that night which is fine but the food was bland, servings seem smaller than I remember even though they were the large /dinner size. I guess what made the difference before was the music Again, if drinking wine with friends is your thing, it's definitely a place for that. Just lower your expectations with the food

I was actually shopping on Solano and what attracted me was the Wine Bar sign…read more Once inside I was greeted with a warm smile and served a lovely glass of Cab. Then I decided to order something light so I ordered the stuffed grape leaves which were pretty tasty. I ended up having a friend join me and we had such a wonderful time.

When looking for a restaurant to celebrate graduation, I had the following criteria in mind: (1)…read moreincredible food; (2) fancy yet relaxed ambiance; (3) located in the East Bay. As a huge fan of French cuisine, I'd been following RÊVE for years and decided to book a table for the graduation dinner. I made a reservation about three months in advance just to be safe, since the restaurant only has about eight indoor tables. The restaurant was tucked away in a nondescript strip mall, but upon entering through the side gate, I felt like I was stepping into a Parisian neighborhood bistro. Our friendly waitress walked us through the menu and seasonal specials and even pointed out the can't-miss dishes. Thank goodness we followed her advice - the frites were among the best I've ever tasted! We debated ordering another cone of frites but decided to pace ourselves because we also ordered the gougères, RÊVE salad, and escargot to share. Additionally, we received complimentary fresh baguette and butter. For my main dish, I decided to try the quenelle, which can be described as a soft dumpling made from seafood purée that resembles a velvety soufflé. Every bite had a rich seafood flavor that, even now, I can't stop thinking about. Even though we were quite full after dinner, we were tempted by the dessert menu and decided to split the chocolate mousse and French opera cake. Both desserts were exquisite - they were small portions but packed a lot of richness without being overly sweet. Our dinner was made extra special by the restaurant staff, who remembered that we were celebrating a graduation and signed a card for us. From the team going above and beyond to the excellent meal, this was one of the best meals I've had this year. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Arleen was awesome. Super friendly, attentive, and just made the whole night feel easy…read more We had the clams and fries and the pâté, plus a few other things, and everything was really good. The clams were fresh and full of flavor, the fries were perfectly crisp, and the pâté was rich without being too heavy. The ambience was fun and loud! The French 75 was a standout. I love that cocktail and this one was done right, light, balanced, and really refreshing. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

Seated us right away on a Friday night, service was good (kept refilling our glasses and changing…read moreout the utensils). However the food was disappointing... :( We got the lettuce and anchovy salad, the shrimp pasta, and lamb w/ chimichurri. Salad was ok - can't really mess that up. The shrimp pasta and lamb were both lacking flavor. The pasta also had a weird texture; the peas were throwing me off a little. Anyway, these 3 dishes were mid but they did refill our water 10 times. The ambiance was nice.

Food was amazing as always. Service was spot on. We were lucky that our reservation was after the…read moretheater rush. The vibe was so much laid back.