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.

This place is conveniently located right off of the freeway in a decent sized shopping center with…read moreplenty of parking. You might want to get here early because it fills up quick and has limited tables available. Clean and sleek design with an efficient kitchen and staff. I ordered the majestic which consists of braised spare rib with a sauce, carrots and mashed potatoes. Our waitress was pleased when I gave her the order because she knew it was impossible to have a negative review on this establishment when you eat this dish. Outstanding quality, freshness and taste. We also ordered the fried rice with sirloin and French omelet. The chef must have spent a season in Paris because the omelet was textbook French, impressive. The sirloin was good too but my wife didnt really care for the rice. I liked the rice but it wouldn't hurt if they gave a steamed rice option. Next time we'll request that instead for a 10/10 dish. We also had the crown drink and the garden of Versailles. Both were worth trying if you come here. The presentation for the crown drink had every neighboring table turning their heads and ordering one for themselves. Our wonderful waitress suggested the drink and also got elated when we did because she knew we were gonna leave with all smiles. I can't give this place enough credit, and I cant wait wait to come back to try other items on the menu that I had my eye on.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and was seated a lot faster than expected! The Royale has some…read moreunique brunch items. I believe they're owned by Lapisara Eatery which is also a well-known spot in SF. I originally wanted some classic brunch items, but their étouffée and the majestic sounded really good. Both dishes were soo yummy. The étouffée had a good amount of crab and crawfish, and it was hearty and comforting. The majestic was THE STAR. A little after they set the dish down, the meat literally just slipped off the bone. The short rib had a nice crust on the outside and was cooked perfectly inside. It was so good. My only complaint was how little mashed potatoes we got. Other pictures seem to have gotten a healthy scoop, but we got what looked like a a smear of mashed potatoes. Considering the price I wish they added a bit more. Regardless, our meal was amazing. Everyone was so kind and the inside was very trendy. I loved it!

Jack Cantina in Pleasant Hill is absolutely AMAZING! If you're looking for a great place with…read moreincredible food, drinks, and an awesome atmosphere, you have to check this place out! They have the best frozen margaritas in town! We also love the guacamole, the quesadilla, and their chile relleno is absolutely BOMB! Everything is so delicious and full of flavor. A special shout-out to Dave, one of the brothers, who is absolutely a delight! And Cindy at the front is always so welcoming and friendly. The entire staff and bartenders are amazing and make you feel right at home. We absolutely love this place and always have such a great time. If you haven't been to Jack Cantina yet, please check them out--you will NOT regret it!

Hustling and bustling on a Friday at 6pm. We waited 30 minutes before being seated for a party of…read more2. Not too bad. The restaurant is very loud. We liked the open windows to the outdoors as it was a nice night out. We were served chips and salsa immediately then ordered drinks. I ordered a mojito mocktail which was too lime-y. My partner got the watermelon sueno with no complaints. Watermelon is his favorite. For dinner we had the nachos with pastor which was a huge portion and the enchiladas verde. The enchiladas were so flavorful. I would definitely order this again. The only thing I didn't care for was their Spanish rice. It did not taste authentic at all. It tasted like rice a roni that wasn't cooked all the way through. All in all, we would definitely come back. This was our second time back. Maybe happy hour which is mon-friday from 3-6pm.

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!

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.

I cannot say enough. Our event was for 14, celebrating our mom's 90th bday. So accommodating…read morebetween the group setting, food accommodations, the food is delicious. The staff was amazing, Chef Brady is so nice. We will be back. Thank you again for making event really special. Susan Friesen and family

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

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.

This review could be solely focused on their chipotle black bean burger... it is that good!…read more Our visit to Headlands was a great mid-week stop for lunch and I can see it being very popular for good reason. They had a great food menu including the previously mentioned black bean burger (which was mind blowing), good classic pretzel appetizer, and a fun outdoor seating. The service was quick and the beer was good! I would have liked a little more options of beer than what was provided but they had a good diversity of what they offered. Parking is at a next door parking garage. Eating at the venue validates for 1 hour free, then after that it costs

Parking in the underground lot was a nightmare. The spaces are the tightest spots I've seen. The…read morerestaurant itself is weird. Just beer/booze and not much in the way of food? Crazy. The place was packed and couldn't get seated for another 45 minutes. It's odd that a place like this was 'family friendly'. Oh, and they allow dogs too. I love dogs. I have a dog. I would presume my pet upon your dining experience, just like I wouldn't want you to presume your pet on my night out for dinner with my wife. Let's face it, it's getting stinking expensive to eat out and I don't want to see your pet letting loose in the restaurant (either #1 or #2).

I used to go the The Office all the time pre-pandemic. Since then, they've made major upgrades and…read moreexpansions to the place. Karaoke is so much fun! And the regulars are a vibe. I will definitely come back!

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 to try this neighborhood gem. It looks like they are expanding their indoor dining space and…read morethey have a large bar as well as outdoor patio dining. Lots of locals from the neighborhood. I tried their chicken Parmesan- large and tender breaded cutlet served with spaghetti. The focaccia and garlicky, basil dipping sauce makes a nice appetizer. The prawn casino appetizer and fettuccine was also very good. Dave was working the bar and was friendly and provided efficient service.