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.

Oh. Em. Gee! This is a hidden gem!…read more 4 stars service 5 stars ambiance 5 stars food & drink Came here on a weekday around 11am and had a decent amount of guests inside. The bar faces the kitchen area and is sort of awkward, but the main dining area, albeit small, is wonderfully decorated and modern. The drinks are Yelp and IG worthy. And also ... delicious! The food, just as delicious. And BEAUTIFULLY presented. They do have a bar area which would be cute for drinks and appetizers, but again, the open kitchen is right there which makes the vibe a little awkward. But, I'd still go for after-work drinks. Highly highly recommend! Support your local businesses!

Chef's kiss. From my ube latte to my etouffee to my mom's crab omelette. Everything was made…read moreperfectly. Perfectly seasoned. My cousin's fried chicken thighs had the perfect crunch and moisture. Their lattes... something needs to be said because I feel like a lot of restaurants really miss the mark here. My request to the owner.. build upon your drink menu. I love SoCal restaurants for this reason and no one does it well here in NCal. That could be you guys! Here, it's usually either/ or. Your coffee and non-alcoholic menu could be it! Not everyone drinks and it sucks having brunch with your girlfriends who drink and you can't be in the cute photos because all you're having is water. I forgot how delicious this place was. We went here on a Friday morning. Ambiance was classy but low key. I saw two groups of women meeting up for a lunch date. I saw friends with babies. I even saw a gentleman alone having coffee near us. If they had offered Wi-Fi, I would have gone here to study if I could or do content or have virtual meetings. This is how much I like this place. I would only say that parking in the front is tight. I did some content that I still need to post. Follow me @wellthy.on.purpose

I was pleasantly surprised by the food and have gone back multiple times. It seems to be very busy…read morewhen we've gone, but we've always been seated right away. They're popular for their happy hour deals and their margaritas are not only delicious, but strong! They have a very electric ambience and the inside is decorated very lively. Would I go back? Of course, I'm a fan of the esquites and tostadas de tinga.

This was our first time at this restaurant and it was fantastic. The ambiance is like a very nice…read morebeach cantina. It's so cool to have the option of open windows on a nice day. The service was fast and friendly. We had a table of 8 people and there was no sense of the servers being overwhelmed etc. The food was great. Everything was presented well and everyone at the table was happy with their food. My wife loved the Greek taco plate. The lamb was cooked perfectly and it's a nice variation to the menu. My daughter loved her Chilaquiles verdes. It would be nice if they had a rojo option, so I will ask next time. I enjoyed the ground beef enchiladas and am excited to try other things. Overall a great experience and we will be back.

We came here for a birthday work lunch with a group of seven. We started with the chips, salads,…read moreand corn ribs. The salsa had a little kick without being overly spicy, and the corn ribs were easily the highlight of the meal--definitely my favorite dish. I ordered the chicken al pastor tacos and, unfortunately, they were very bland. The chicken didn't have much flavor, and the salsa served with the tacos was also lacking. I did ask for extra pineapple, which added some sweetness and was probably the best part of the tacos. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has a trendy, modern atmosphere. Just know that this isn't a traditional Mexican restaurant--it's more of an upscale, bougie take on Mexican food, similar to Puesto. If you're looking for a fun vibe and good service, it's worth a visit. If you're after bold, authentic Mexican flavors, you may be disappointed.

What an upscale Mexican restaurant, if you're looking for nachos, quesadillas or rice & beans this…read moreis not for you! We sat outside on the beautiful patio, almost like a treehouse. The waitress was sweet & service was excellent until the end, I had to go get the bill since she forgot about us. The food was delicious as were the drinks Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

On of the many restaurants in Pleasant Hill. Always great service and delicious menu items.read more

Great food, fun cocktails and wonderful service. I wouuld recomend Crescent Bistro as a go to place…read moreto eat. Check out the discounted weekday lunch and dinner.

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.

Sarah is hands down the best! I literally come to The Office Cocktail Lounge on the days she is…read moreworking. Every single time I walk in, she makes me feel incredibly welcome with her kind and attentive energy. On top of her amazing hospitality, her mixology skills are unmatched--she makes the absolute best drinks. If you want great vibes and perfect cocktails, look for Sarah!

The bartenders and security are all professional and nice!…read moreThe pool tables are terrible. The bathroom floors are consistently pretty gross. There was an issue last year where a regular of the bar was taking inappropriate pictures of my friends without their consent and being aggressive when confronted about his behavior. Security told him to leave but he has not been 86'd which tells me the owner cares more about $ than the comfort and safety of the other patrons of the bar, so I refuse to support this business.

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.

We live in Reno and have family in the Bay Area. We always love going to Wise Girls when we can…read more Food is great. Service is excellent. There always seems to be some kind of upbeat musical entertainment going on when go there. Last week we had a college graduation party for our youngest daughter. We opted to have Wise Girls cater for us. The food was ready on time. It was delicious and the guests loved it. We will definitely be going to Wise Girls again and use them again for our catering in their area. Thank you again Wise Girls for such a great job and taking a huge amount of stress off of us. The party was a hit. Yum!

Had lunch today at Wise Girl with a group of people. The sliders were amazing. David, our server…read morewas great and the atmosphere was perfect. Will definitely go back (hopefully soon)!

My review is for two reasons:…read more 1. I visited with my Dad because he loves beer (and he loved the IPA - cannot recall the specific one - on a late afternoon when I had some work to do. It was so nice to sit on their beautiful patio and enjoy a beer while finishing some work for the day. 2. They made a gift card donation to California Bully Rescue that I had reached out to them as a request for an auction. Most establishments ignored my outreach and I was really grateful for their contribution and acknowledgement. We will definitely be back.

Given I was here on a date in the evening time on a Friday, I was not impressed. Way too many kids…read morerunning around. This seemed like a spot where parents take their kids and don't attend to them very well. But I can't blame the establishment for that, I was more annoyed at my date for picking this spot. That and well he didn't ask if I drank beer, which I don't! That and they don't serve any food here outside of the food truck. So as a date spot, I do not recommend.