This pizza spot near the movie theater is a great place to catch a movie and a bite to eat. They…read morehave a great HH menu, and the bar area was very very busy and lively when we arrived. The dining area is on the other side, and both sides get pretty busy. Our server was great and attentive. It's a perfect date spot!

We are no stranger to Forge Pizza having visited the Forge in Jack London Square several times when…read morewe lived in the Bay Area. The Napa restaurant is nice. Tonight we dined simple splitting a Caesar Salad and a Seasonal Meatball and Pepperoni Pizza. The Caesar Salad was actually pretty good and with the addition of anchovies quite tasty. The salad was good size and easy to split. The Seasonal Pizza was also tasty and the wood fired Pizza Oven helped bring the flavors together. Service was polite but at times we felt forgotten. We had to request water while others got water automatically. Also, the check was dropped off at the end of the meal but it took decades to have the bill processed. Forge is a nice casual place to grab a bite in Napa. I would not hesitate to return in the future.

I never got a chance to write my review here but I'm a…read morelittle sad this place closed because it was my favorite go to spots for a date night with amazing views with mouthwatering wood fire pizza. The cheese curds were also to die for. Cocktails were also on point. Only thing is service was very slow and most times dining were forgotten so I always had to stand up and walk to a staff for the check or for napkins.

My chicken sandwich was probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever had The End. (the waiter…read morepointed out that no evidence of a sandwich was ever on my plate... yeah, that good). Super cute inside. Very casual spot. Waiters were straight forward, not overly friendly. So if you want to kick back with some really good food then this is your spot. Ordered: Chicken Club, Margherita Pizza, Smoked Wings

This should be a 3.5 but Yelp won't allow it, so I am rounding it up…read more I ate here with my son. We shared the Fritto Misto appetizer. It was quite good, although I think it could have had a bit more shrimp and calamari. My son had the ribeye with mushrooms, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked as ordered, and the mashed potatoes were very good. I had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich which was pretty average. The staff, from the hostess to the waiter, were all great. Service was good. This is a sports bar/restaurant. It's a good place to come for a steak or a burger or....Not necessarily the best meal you will ever eat, but good steaks and other food, a good selection of drinks, and a nice place to pass a few hours and watch a game.

Initially when walking in, we were greeted by a hostess who immediately seated us. When looking…read morearound the establishment, there was a lot to take in. It has open floorplan surrounded by TV's mounted all around the high ceilings. In the center there is a very nice island bar and low lighting above tables and booths surrounding it. Once seated our waiter came fairly quickly and asked if he could get us started on anything. Being that we came on a weekend evening, we were pleasantly surprised at the quick service. We decided to start with the Pickle fries. For our entrée, my husband ordered the Wagyu burger and avocado & onion rings to his burger. I opted for the Napasort burger with fries. After ordering, I decided to use the restroom and found that it was in a very awkward place. You have to walk down a very long hallway, with minimal lighting, passing a glass room with patrons. I definitely did not feel comfortable and decided to not use the restroom again the rest of the visit. Once the food arrived, everything looked great. The pickle fries were okay, but I think would of been better, maybe cut as slices? My burger was very good and I could barely finish that and the fries. My husband like his burger and said he can't wait to come back and try other dishes. He also loved his beer, Lost Coast IPA. Our waiter was very attentive, all the employees were nice and the food was good. We definitely want to come back if in the area in the future.

The Fourth Bore is located in Orinda, a small town just to the East of the Caldecott Tunnel, and…read morenamed after the newest bore of the tunnel. We have visited a number of times over the years. We sometimes make it a stop along the route between our home, and Walnut Creek, where we spend a fair amount of time, because, frankly, Walnut Creek's dining and entertainment scene beats the heck out of pretty much any other city in the East Bay - and is safer. So, The Fourth Bore is a worthy destination for good food and drinks. We've gotten the mushroom pizza every time we've been in, it's very good. The Fourth Bore is also a tap room, so great selection of beers, and unlike many beer places, this one also sports a full bar, with great cocktails. They have a nice patio with a fire pit, perfect for colder nights. The other night we asked for the fire to be put on for visuals, but it proved to emit way too much heat for an August night. In the winter, however, it's perfect. Grab a seat, settle in with some yummy pizza and a cocktail or beer of choice, and enjoy!

Review #450!!! First things first... Order the mushroom…read morepIzza. It's great. As for the name for the tourist.... refers to the 4th Caldecot tunnel which was completed in 2013. We have been here and a few times before seating inside and out. This evening it was out next to the fire pit which we had them turn on for us then realizing how hot the fire was and the outside temp, had them turn it off. Andrea a beer and berry lemon drops and I had had some champs. I tasted her drinks and they were excellent. When I'm driving I'm a bit of a tea totaler so stuck with a glass of champs. We've had the aforementioned pizza before and I for one would pull off the 24 just for that. Parking can be difficult since it is right downtown, as much of a downtown Orinda has. The place is not right on the street. It's tucked away in a plaza. Great beer selection and full bar. Besides pizza the menu is full of burgers, wings, mac and cheese and just about anything else you would want. Next times I'm going to try a few more selections like burgers, Philly cheese steak and others.

This place is top notch as you would expect. Sage was our waitress who was very sweet. You can tell…read moreall the staff cares about service. Everything we ate was delicious but the scones with lemon curd were my favorite. The view of the valley was great on a beautiful day.

I had lunch at Auberge du Soleil recently, and the experience was honestly a pleasant surprise…read more Many people think of this place mainly as a luxury resort or assume the restaurant is extremely expensive, but if you go for lunch, the value is actually much better than expected. It's also a nice way to experience a Michelin one-star restaurant without committing to a full dinner. The biggest highlight here is really the view. If possible, try to reserve a seat on the outdoor terrace. From there you get a direct panoramic view over Napa Valley. On a nice day, sitting outside with the sun, vineyards, and rolling hills in front of you feels incredibly relaxing. Even just slowly enjoying lunch while looking out over the valley already makes the experience worthwhile. As for the food, it's very much in line with what you'd expect from a Michelin one-star restaurant. The presentation is elegant and the flavors are refined. It's not heavy or overly bold; instead, the dishes focus more on balance and highlighting the quality of the ingredients. Nothing felt overly flashy, but the execution across the board was very solid and well thought out. The lunch prix fixe is especially worth considering. Compared to dinner, the price is much more reasonable while still giving you a good sense of the restaurant's cooking style and overall quality. If you're already planning a trip to Napa Valley, stopping here for lunch can make the whole outing feel a bit more special. Service was also excellent--professional but not overly formal. The pacing of the meal felt comfortable, never rushed but also not slow. Overall, this place is really about the combination of food and scenery. The dishes alone might not be the most mind-blowing in Napa, but when you add the terrace view overlooking the valley, the whole experience becomes memorable. If you want a relaxed way to try a Michelin one-star restaurant without the full dinner price tag, lunch here is a great option.

I stopped by for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Every dish we ordered was delicious, and the…read moreportions were generous. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend this place!

Local here! I've…read morebeen to this establishment 5-6 times over the past six months, and I was honestly hesitant to write this review, but I feel like others should be aware of my experiences here. I usually order a slice or a couple of slices for myself and my family. One thing I've consistently noticed is that the slices are already sitting out and then put back into the oven to essentially warm them up. Because of this, the quality and cooking are never consistent. I've received slices that were burnt, undercooked, or simply didn't have enough sauce or cheese. It's frustrating when you're paying for something and never know what kind of quality you're going to get. My biggest issue, however, is the customer service and organization. The older gentleman, who I believe may be the owner, has always provided me with great service. Unfortunately, the younger employees have been a completely different experience. They often seem distracted, unorganized, and unprepared to work. I've never been there when there were more than 1 to 2 customers, so it's not like they're dealing with a huge rush or being overwhelmed by a busy restaurant. Today was the final straw for me. I called to place an order, and the young man on the phone wasn't really listening. He even stepped away from the phone for a moment, and when he came back, he hadn't gotten my order the first time I gave it to him. I sent my boyfriend to pick up the order about eight minutes later, only to be told that they had no order under my name and didn't have my pizza order at all. At that point, my boyfriend simply ordered the slice I had wanted pepperoni with pineapple and even then, the pineapple wasn't put on the pizza. I understand this is a pizza place and mistakes happen, but after multiple visits with inconsistent food quality and now another issue with an order, I feel like something needs to change. The staff needs better training, organization, and attention to detail. If you're going to work somewhere, you should at least be prepared to listen to customers and get their order. I really hope management takes a look at what's going on because the older gentleman has always been great, and I do believe this place could be much better with the right staff.

This spot is perfect! The vibe, the lighting, and the…read moredecor!!! We made reservations during our stay and were so lucky to sit at the beautiful bar. It was so beautiful and the person working that night was so knowledgeable about the menu. He made many recommendations and explained the menu in full. We ordered the canned tuna which I was on the fence about but so glad we ordered. The presentation was one of the best I have seen and the freshness was out of this world. I had the rockfish which came in a tho broth which was really good but wish maybe I tried something else. My husband had the black cod which was melt in your mouth delicious. Since we had been wine tasting all day we didn't get to have cocktails but I look forward to trying all the creative mixed drinks they were making. Well done spot.

I had a lovely brunch experience at Solbar. I live only a 25 minute drive but still enjoy taking a…read morelittle drive to enjoy different scenery and a break from the routine especially on a beautiful sunny Sunday. The menu has many great options and my partner Ang I both enjoyed our meals. I had the steak and eggs he had the burger; both cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed some lovely libations from the cocktail menu while we waited for our table. The meal was capped off with the French toast which we shared and the perfect sweet ending. I Look forward to returning soon. Great food and wonderful service.

My dad and I went back to Heritage Eats today to give it another try. The ordering was different…read morethis time because we were able to order upon entering and didn't have to wait for a waitperson. The man at the register was very friendly and helpful. My dad got the Coastal Shrimp Salad Bowl and I got the Lemongrass Pork Bao Buns. We both really enjoyed the food and all the flavors in it. It was fun to assemble my own bao buns. There were other things on the menu that I would love to try too! The service after we sat ourselves was quick and friendly. We sat outside this time and it was very pleasant. I like the new interior setup with the ordering upon entering as well. This was completely different experience for us today. We had a lovely lunch and left full and satisfied. Thank you to Heritage Eats for this new experience.

Jump off your plate flavors! Nothing boring here. No need for salt or pepper shakers…read more The selection of different types of food is plentiful. And each dish has unique combinations of spices and ingredients. They're back to order at the counter and they bring out the food, which seemed to work better. There's a bar if you want a more social vibe. I love the board games even though the food comes out pretty quick. If you're looking for friendly service and flavorful food... come here

I wanted to spend my birthday dinner at someplace special and Bottega was the lucky spot. We had a…read morereservation for a midweek dinner but it wasn't absolutely packed so may have been able to just walk in. They have a gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating area. Service was a 5/5 - always attentive, from water refills, ordering, etc. Drinks - we got the Italian Gin and tonic and a dirty martini. Both were made perfectly - the gin and tonic in particular was so fun and got spicier as the drink went on. Food- We tried the Insalatina di Cavoletti di Bruxelles and the arancini to start. The brussel salad had such wonderful light yet unique flavors, I feel like it was one of the best salads I've tried in a long time. The arancini were so so - not bad but maybe just not my thing. For our main we split the carbonara - we were told it would be quite al dente and rich. I will 100% agree with those comments - to me it was almost like completely al dente, giving you a gum chewing texture. The flavors were rich and complex but I think eating this myself would have made me way too full. They ended the meal with a light little birthday dessert of cookies which was great. While the food was tasty, it was not life changing and portions are small for the pricing. No free bread either :(

Ravioli is one of my weaknesses, so, naturally, Bottega's raviolo sparked my interest. We also…read moreordered their arancini and wagyu cacio e pepe. The raviolo was my favorite, but definitely very heavy. On the other hand, the arancini, steak, and cacio e pepe all needed a touch of salt. After adding some, they were just right; besides the arancini, to which I'd skip next time. The wagyu steak was also cooked really well. I think if you're going to share everything, try not to order 2 cream-based pasta dishes otherwise it may be too rich. Service was fantastic. We asked if we could be moved to a more intimate two-seater and had no issue with that. They also gave us a free mini birthday dessert, which is always a really nice touch to the meal. Overall, it wasn't the best/one of the best Italian food I've ever had, but I'd come back and would be interested in trying some different dishes.

The Crispy Branzino was AMAZING. The prices on the specials are a little high but the portions are…read morevery generous. Could easily share between two people. We also ordered the Panang Neua which was very good. Overall had a great experience. The food was good, service was good, and the atmosphere can't be beat when sitting outside. Will be back.

Farmhouse Kitchen is one of those places in Jack London Square that I don't think enough people in…read moreOakland think to go to. My office is right above it, so I've been here a bunch, and the service is always incredibly cheerful. The whole place is fun. The food is great, the presentation is clever and inventive, and it's especially good for a big group. There's a lot happening on the table, and it feels like part of the experience. And the spice is serious, which makes me very happy. If you order something spicy, they mean it. Come prepared to have your face burned off in the best possible way. Great food, great energy, genuinely fun people. I really like this place.