Finally had a chance to check out Luna Sea lounge last week. Location is perfect ... right around…read morethe corner from Walnut Creek BART but also plenty of street parking. The place was crowded but could still get a table. I got the "Syndicate" ... great blend of sweet and spicy. I planned on trying something else but it was so good I went back to it again. Highly recommend.

Cool bar hiding in plain sight on Pringle. From the sidewalk you would swear they were closed, and…read morethen the door opens and you are somewhere else entirely. Blue neon arches, a huge underwater mural, plush chairs and low tables along the back wall. Worth the detour. Chris was working the bar on his second day and greeted us like a regular. I skipped my usual Manhattan and went with the Smoke Break, bourbon with bitters, smoke and black cherry. He nailed it. That is the one I would order again. Kudos to Chris for making the smoke linger and make the drink taste fantastic. I had this one in Oregon and it was cool but Chris did a better job with his method that really did serious justice to the name. My wife wanted the Cucumber Cooler, but they were out of cucumber. She pivoted to Sauvignon Blanc, and they were out of that too. The wine list runs four whites and four reds, so there is not much room to maneuver if the cocktails are not your thing. Chris read the situation, offered up a Paper Airplane since she wanted something refreshing, and put it on the house. Classic good bartending. It was louder than expected for how few people were in the room. On a Saturday with a DJ, music and dancing, I would guess the volume gets close to a rave. Go Tuesday or Wednesday if you want to hear the person across from you, and you will probably catch them fully stocked. My guess is weekends clean them out. Cocktails run 16 to 18 dollars. There is also a 300 dollar tequila and cognac number called La Maria served in a glass rimmed with gold dust, if you have something to celebrate. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday, 3 to 5. They are on the ground floor of the Waymark apartments at 121 Pringle Ave with a small patio out front and heaters. Great spot to hang out and talk with friends, and a good pre dinner or post dinner stop rather than a destination for the whole night. When those doors shut you are transported somewhere neat. I would go again.

My fiancé rented the private patio area for our engagement proposal, and it was absolutely…read morebeautiful! The space was intimate with a great ambiance, making it the perfect setting for such a special moment. The staff was wonderful, attentive, friendly, and constantly passing around delicious food for our guests. Everything was well organized, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend Château for a private event or special occasion!

I came in with my husband for dinner last week and we both had such a great time. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the ambiance is warm, elegant, and inviting. It has the perfect balance of being sophisticated while still feeling comfortable and relaxed. The staff is wonderful, friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to making every guest feel welcome. I love how ascetically pleasing each dish is when placed in the table! Drinks are outstanding and exceed expectations every time. feels thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor, which makes the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. The attention to detail, atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality make every visit feel special. Chateau is truly a gem in Walnut Creek, and I highly recommend it!

My friend and I happened upon Sipeos quite by accident, having never heard of it in Oakland…read more We were both delighted with the menu and with our orders. We will go again as I recommend it for an eating adventure. MKC

The staff is always very friendly, and owners always acknowledge me when I come in. Love the vegan…read moreoptions.

Hold the phone! This is our fourth visit to La Ezkina Grill & Cantina in Walnut Creek, and just…read morewhen you thought it couldn't get any better, they surprise you with something knew and absolutely scrumptious. This Spanish/Mexican restaurant is simply EXCEPTIONAL. It's located across from the Post Office in Walnut Creek, just a short distance from the swanky North Main Street restaurant and bar scene. "Ezkina" is Basque for the Spanish word "esquina" which means "corner," and you can spot the difference the minute you walk in: real cotton/linen napkins on every table - none of the polyester or paper nonsense. Order a drink. Every cocktail is top-of-the-line. My wife had a margarita, and I had a Manhattan. Did the bartender go to Harvard's Bar Tender's School? We savored every sip. We enjoy trying new dishes, so this time I had the Chicken Mole De La Casa, and my wife had the Huitlacoche Stuffed Chicken (Huitlacoche adds sort of a smoky, woody, mushroom, and black truffle taste to the dish). Both were out-of-this-world delicious. AND, as a surprise, they offered an off-menu dessert: Carajillo Bread Pudding (a rich spiked bread pudding with notes of coffee and Licor 43 topped with vanilla ice cream). So the next time you're heading to the Post Office, bring a thirst for something new and visit Ezkina... there's a ton of free parking behind the restaurant. Main Street eat your heart out.

Food and service were fine... what irritated us all was when we got our change it was a $10 and a…read morefew ones. We asked for the $10 to be broken down to two $5 so we can leave tip. They could not break a $10!! Really?! I wanted to leave the ones only as a tip, but we managed to pull some cash together to leave a proper tip. As we were getting up to leave... all of a sudden they could break a $10. We said we have it handled already. I am so done with tipping, and if you want a tip... break down the change. Won't go back... this move seemed very shady and greedy.

This place is a whole vibe. Great for date night or girls night. I love the music that spins while…read morehaving dinner. I celebrated my birthday here. Service was great as well, she was playful & professional. I love the elevated southern /soul food. I always get the oysters app & seafood tostada. The cocktails are always on point & perfectly balanced. The patio is beautiful. The booths are comfortable. I love the disco ball. The nightlife after dinner gets fun too! Even the hallway to the bathroom is insta worthy. Just Goooooo

4.5 STARS I've been…read moretrying to explore more of the East Bay so next up: The Nut. Following that, The D (Danville), and The Moan (San Ramon). Ok, in all seriousness - from the team behind World Famous HotBoys Chicken and Lita, I was really impressed with Stereo41's food....for a "vibey" place. Cuz, IMHO...vibey places usually have mid food. While we had rezzies for Sunday dinner, it seemed like one wasn't needed because we were the only ones there. Maybe they're better known for their nightlife and it gets poppin' later at night when there's a DJ. M E N U In Mid-August 2026, they transitioned from Middle Eastern cuisine with Japanese influences to a Modern Southern & Creole concept. Note: We initially received a mismatched brunch and dinner menu with their old pricing which was replaced with a new dinner one with increased prices. Full bar. F O O D * Hamachi Tostada w/ yellowtail, avocado, umami mayo & salsa macha, crispy tostada ($14 each) A signature item from their original concept/menu, this is a must order! Great contrasting flavors and textures, the hamachi was fresh and buttery with a creamy, smoky kick from the accompaniments. * Short Rib Pepper Pot w/ 8 oz. Beef Short Rib w/ sauce of peppers, herbs ($34) Rich, meltingly tender short ribs with a deeply savory sauce and a gentle kick of heat. Teeth are optional! * Southern Fried Chicken w/ hot honey, melted butter (4 pc - $32) Incredibly juicy and tender with a crackly, crunchy batter. Flavorful but not overly salty, tho I wish there was more hot honey for a sweet heat. Accompanying hot sauce was too mild. * SIDES -- Grits: North Carolina stone ground grits w/ hot sauce, lemon ($10) - For the small portion, $3 to add cheese?! So, we didn't. Deliciously thick and creamy with a savory sweetness and hit of lemon for acid. SO good with the short ribs. -- Collards w/ ham hock, onion, chilis ($12) Highly recommended by our server....UGH, this was hella bomb! Simmered with ham hocks and bacon fat, the collards were tender and earthy...swimming in an addictively rich, soulful, and tangy broth. Gripe: Sides are advertised as "family-style" but we found ourselves rationing as if we're in a famine. They're def meant for one person. S E R V I C E Not the most welcoming reception from the co-owner/manager (?) but things quickly turned around when our server, Genesis arrived to our table. She's so warm and personable with such positive vibes. Love her! We were the only ones there so food service was fast. A M B I A N C E Trendy and swanky with a beautiful marble bar, plushy horseshoe-shaped booths, hi-fi listening lounge, DJ booth, and moody lighting. Great place for GNO or a hot date. Front patio is covered from the elements with lush greenery and colorful mural. I know we had an early 5:15 pm dinner but there was no music on the patio, so the vibe felt more like eating in a library. Overall, we really enjoyed Stereo41's Southern & Creole Cuisine with a modern flair and fine dining techniques. Too bad, I can't speak for their nightlife cuz this geriatric millennial is knocked out before it even begins.

We came to Bar Camino for a double date night and had been looking forward to trying it. The…read morerestaurant was busy, but the service never skipped a beat--our servers were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We started with the chips and salsa, and they were a great way to kick things off. The chips tasted fresh and were perfectly crispy. Both the red and green salsas had really good flavor without being overly spicy. We also ordered spicy margaritas, and the bartender definitely knew what they were doing. The drinks were well-balanced with just the right amount of heat. For our entrees, we ordered the burrito, carne plate, enchiladas, and the bee salad. The standout was definitely the carne--it was incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. It was cooked perfectly. The burrito was absolutely massive and packed with flavor, while the enchiladas tasted homemade and were comforting and delicious. Everyone at the table left happy. Overall, it was a great dining experience with delicious food, excellent drinks, and attentive service despite how busy they were. We'll definitely be back--especially because their brunch menu is next on our list!

Food is okay, happy hour as gotten to be less happy since they opened (meaning more expensive and…read moreless options) but it's still a place with a nice outdoor seating area. The one thing that really stands out to me about Bar Camino though is their bartenders. Very friendly and 100% on top of their games no matter how busy they get. Most of the time my lemonade was refilled before I even asked, no matter how many tickets were on the rail waiting to be filled. A few menu tweaks, including seasoning, and they should be able to elevate their overall game on the backs of their strong staff.

We had such a nice, unexpected last minute date night at this rooftop spot! We shared a few light…read morebites--calamari, karaage chicken, and fries--and everything was really good. I also ordered a Scotch Old Fashioned, and it was made perfectly: smooth, smoky, and exactly how I like it. The service was great, and even though it was lightly raining, we were able to sit right by the outdoor warmers and stay comfortable. Great atmosphere, good drinks, and a relaxed vibe--definitely a spot we'd come back to!

We went to the Rooftop restaurant in Walnut Creek for our anniversary. Originally we had…read morereservations at Va de Vi but it was packed and we would have been stuck sitting near the door. I'm so glad we ended up across the street. It's an open area restaurant with a very large wraparound bar and rooftop deck seating overlooking downtown. Despite it being windy and chilly, we didn't get cold at all. I regret not taking photos of the restaurant itself as the ambience was so unique. We ordered 3 appetizers and no mains. Fried calamari, heirloom tomatoes with burrata and roasted brussel sprouts. Calamari: batter was a bit darker than most I've had, but consistency and crispness the same. Don't know if they used extra paprika for the color. The calamari was tender and a good contrast to the batter. The real star was their tartar sauce which was so yummy we asked for more. Tomato salad: this dish was just about perfect. What you can't see well in the photo is the burrata sitting on a bed of pesto. The pesto is arugula-based, making it much milder and not so basil-forward, which we appreciated. Brussels sprouts: It's not the best we've had but I would still order it again, if nothing more than to get those insane bacon chunks that came with the vegetables. I had the spicy maracuya and hubby had the Irish goodbye as drinks. Both wonderfully done, but I especially liked the Irish goodbye which was their take on a manhattan - instead of bourbon they used whiskey, and threw in some green chartreuse along with the vermouth. We'll have to try to recreate this at home. Service was friendly, but the server didn't check up on us. They looked understaffed. All in all, we would be sure to go back, and drag some friends with us.

We have been going to this restaurant for many years in the original location in San Francisco and…read moreat least 5 or 6 times in walnut creek, we went to a play at the Lesher theater and they partner with Montesacro for dining before the theater and provided 10% discount we enjoyed a wonderful burarrata with sliced peaches with balsamic glaze and gnocchi in a wonderful ragu meat sauce and brazzino fish, the restaurant was very busy and server was a bit swamped and wait times for ordering and getting our drink order ( only had one bartender) was slow regardless of the wait the food was fantastic...

The place gets an extra star for the service. Otherwise it would have been one star…read more Decided to try this place for the family Friday dinner. Two adults, two kids (total bill was ~$450). Observations: 1) The place is very small. They sit you outside in a very windy alley. The food gets cold within 5min or so. Heaters don't help that much. 2) When you make a reservation on OpenTable you choose "Standard seating" - it doesn't mean inside. Inside capacity is about 50 or so ppl with 10 or so by the bar. So capacity is very limited. 3) We ordered lemonade for kids. They serve it in short glasses filled with ice to the brim (despite our ask for "no ice"), effectively reducing the liquid volume. We paid $35 for lemonade. 4) Food is very uneventful, nothing was remarkable. Their gnocchi with meat resembled Chef Boyardee from back in college times. Not sure why this place felt so pretentious with really no substance to back it. With so many options around like Montecatini, Doppio Zero, Benvenuti, La Fontaine, etc, not sure how they are still in business. Definitely not recommended for families, and have a hard time figuring out what audience they cater to.

Came in on a mission for a good Manhattan and walked out impressed. I asked for one built on…read moreRittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond rye, and Sevan behind the bar knew exactly where to go with it. Fantastic drink. My friend tasted mine and ordered the same. The selection is the draw here. Whiskey lines the entire back wall, the rarer bottles sit behind wire-mesh locked cabinets, and there is a deep bench of tequila, beer on tap, and wine to round things out. One look at the shelves tells you they have the base for any drink you want. We split the Margherita flatbread, pesto, fresh mozzarella, and blistered cherry tomatoes, and it hit the spot as a drinking snack. The menu goes deeper than expected for a bar, with sliders, naan tacos, and charcuterie if you show up hungry. Service was good considering the staff-to-crowd ratio. Sevan stayed attentive the whole time and clearly knows his stuff. The vibe is chill and conversation-friendly, not too loud for the size of the room, with a bank of TVs toward the back if you want to catch a game. Logistics are easy. The bar sits a short walk from Pleasant Hill BART and parking in the area was no trouble. I've been a few times before and this visit confirmed why I keep coming back. For a high quality cocktail in the East Bay, this is the spot.

For beverage choices, H&S gets 5 stars. For food, one star. And while the servers are nice and good…read moreat their jobs, if there is only one covering the whole restaurant, the service is sssllloooowwww. I blame ownership for being cheap and not wanting to pay for enough servers. Lastly - DON'T ORDER THE KETTLE CHIPS! They used to make their own, but now they charge $4 for a bag of kettle brand chips tossed on a plate. Eew.

8/22/25 Bartender insulted me and called me a mega white, then after I said on my assentors I will…read moretry to forgive that she said "oh you mean ur white ancestors" we left after that didn't even bother with drinks. She seemed drunk/tipsy. I am Central American and Portuguese. She was beyond insulting I can see why this place has only 10 people in it on a Friday night. She scares women away by being nasty and rude , and she's not hot enough to keep a male crowd. Music was decent, ambiance was fitting.

Best fucking bar ever. Vibes are perfect. And the Zoey is the best bartender I've met across the…read morestates