I've been here numerous times for breakfast but not lunch…read more Today we ate here for lunch and wow it was fantastic! We sat on the patio that was very relaxing. We ordered a curry chicken wrap that was so flavorful! Pure deliciousness!!!! It consisted of curry chicken with red and green peppers, apricots, raisins and quinoa. Omg!!! The spice yogurt to accompany it was fantastic! It came with a side of crispy sweet potatoe fries! So addictive! Service was excellent! Definitely one of my favorite places to eat when I visit my daughter!

Great area for a weekend brunch type vibe. The street is cute and looks like it has a lot going on…read more Lots of metered parking lots nearby so parking wasn't that bad. A friend of mine drove a few blocks down the road and found free street parking too. The place itself has multiple seating options. It has an outside patio, casual indoor and even bar seating and what looks like a nicer dining area for occasions and birthdays with very nice chandeliers and tables. We sat in the nice room for my friends bday. We were a group of 13 and our total was about $500 for brunch items, mímosas. They gave a bread pudding for the bday girl on the house. I felt like the prices are a bit high but that's a personal opinion. I got the frittata which tasted alright and it was $24. Service was decent but nothing too good or too bad that stood out from it either. If they have a happy hour, I'll come back again because the ambiance is very nice. I was told that my dish comes with a free side salad but i was later charged for a sad looking garden lettuce salad for $8. I still don't know what happened there. Maybe a miscommunication.

Ended our college move in weekend with our traditional goodbye lunch at Social Bird and it was…read moreamazing as always!! Enjoyed the beautiful Lafayette weather on the outside patio and had absolutely exceptional service throughout the meal . My daughter and I enjoyed the steamed mussels which were absolutely prefect with a delicious broth just asking to be mopped up by the crispy grilled bread on the side ! Also enjoyed the cheese selection and rounded it out with some of their incredible dessert selections: Lemon Meringue and Butterscotch pudding!! Another amazing meal at Social Bird and I plan to return soon

TLDR: Solid food with a few standout dishes (steak frites, hangar steak), but pricey, loud, and a…read morecouple of misses on the mussels and short rib. Good for a lively night out, not for a quiet conversation. Would I return? Not sure. Food: Good for what it is, but definitely on the pricier side. The steak frites were the highlight. Fries were abundant and heavily truffled, and the hangar steak was a delight. The mussels, on the other hand, were average and served not very hot, with a pretty plain sauce. The two pieces of bread that came with it weren't nearly enough to handle the whole dish. The short rib was tender but slightly dry, though the polenta and carrots underneath were a nice touch. Drinks: The tea thyme was a bit too fragrant, almost perfume-like. Tasted fine, but next time I'd probably go boozier instead. The lemonade was plain, but that's to be expected. Ambiance: Quite noisy, with a few TVs going and the bar packed. Understandable for a Friday, but we had to raise our voices to hold a conversation, even at a 5:30 reservation. Things really picked up around 6-6:15pm. Service: Our server did her job and gave solid suggestions when asked, though I don't recall her introducing herself. She kept us stocked with extra plates and silverware and took good care of us overall.

Well, I found a new place to go for dinner for the Guy's birthday dinner and made reservations…read more Didn't know the place was in a hotel. I guess my research wasn't that good. They sat us down right away, so that was good. One of the waiters came around to see if we needed waters, which was nice as well. Our waitress Doreen (spelling might be wrong), came by shortly after to see if we needed drinks. We all ordered drinks and appetizers. We ordered the calamari and the deviled eggs. Both ditches came out shortly after as well, and they both were really good. For an entrées, we ordered the Ahi tuna, the pork chop, the Petrole Sole. Al drinks were very tasty (Sangria, old fashioned, rum and coke, and a wine cabaret, Entrees came out and everything looked really good. Sole I was told was really good, Great flavor and cooked perfect. Pork chop was also cooked perfect and had great flavor to it. The mash potatoes and spinach came with was also cooked great. The Ahi Tuna was cooked perfect seared great, the tomato Veggies or whatever it was underneath the tuna was cold. Don't know why they would have a cold veggies or whatever it was under the tuna. The flavor was good, it was just cold. The deserts were the apple tart, cheesecake, sorbet, and ice cream cookies. All of the desserts are really good cooked perfect and great flavor. Guarantee place has indoor seating and outdoor seating which is covered and I believe they may have either air-conditioning for a heater in the system there. Our waitress was the best, good attitude, and always interacting between us. We would have her be our waitress anytime. I was going to give it four stars due to my Ahi tuna dish I still don't understand the cold part of the dish. But overall, it was a great place. Good

We have been here multiple times in the past, way past. On a fluke of my suggestion we are back. We…read moregot drinks, pasta primavera with shrimp, mussels and flourless chocolate cake. Pro tip.... The high tops can be wobbly. It's not the uneven base, but the top is not screwed on tight. Fix it before you trash your partner's purse as I did . Dranks were great and food was delicious. This is the first time back here after they did a remodel. Don't totally recall the look before but the place looks great. Clientele is a mix of older Lafayette types, tourist staying at the hotel, younger peoples and of course the obligatory cougars of Lafayette and Walnut Creek ready to pounce on any single male prey, or not single!!!! Dudes, be aware. You've been warned. Ladies, use the restroom before coming here so you don't leave your partner alone. Very nice upscale place. Park Bistro staff let's keep it that way please. There is a massive dinning room we will have to try soon for dinner. Apparently in the evening it does fill up. So a week later and we are back for brunch because the last time I left my credit card. Woot Woot, unexpected field trip. Today Andrea had the breakfast sando with no meat, no words, and I had the build your own omelette with bacon and other stuff. Both great. Our bartender today was Maxwell, awesome job. And shout-out to Natalie whom we haven't seen in a minute from another place. So I took my own advice from the first time here and made sure the high top was screwed into the pedestal and hence, Andrea's purse survived. Nice place. We will be in back for dinner soon.

3.75/5 I've been…read morehere so many times, but has been a while since I've had breakfast. I stopped here are after walking the reservoir and got quickly seated! Sat outside which was lovely and service was okay! Sitting outside can be a gamble. But we ordered and didn't wait long for food. Ordered an iced chai and it had a lot of spice and not too sweet. The jam for the toast was great and my eggs were delish! Always happy to have gluten free toast. Waited a bit for our bill but we were enjoying it outside. Being gluten free is hard here for other meals but breakfast I usually find something easy.

Lovely spot with great service and tasty food. Waiter was very professional (Kyle) and on top of…read moreeverything, appreciated. Went late afternoon on a weeknight, sat inside. Had yummy berry smoothie, sweet potato fries, and a hot chocolate. My friend had iced tea. Would love to go back to get a full meal as it was all great. Parking lot is nice but meters are suspicious, people get ticketed unfairly often which worried me. I used coins and did not get a ticket but an older gentlemanI met there got a ticket and he was furious because he paid. I might park elsewhere next time. Anyway, Tutu's was excellent!

Food n services are great! We ate here at least once every 2 weeks! Uber pancakes, all their…read moreBenedicts are very yummy!

It's my first time here at this location. Have been to the other one (Pleasant Hill) several times…read more Food-wise, I expected the same as Pleasant Hill. Me and my friends really loved what we ordered. Serving is huge, we had to share. WC location, while a little farther from me, is better because it's bigger and not cramped. Staff, as always, are all attentive and nice. Food we ordered: Farmer's scramble Loco moco Gai gra pow Garlic noodles Crispy chicken and waffles Thank you!

This place is very cute. I had the tornado galbi omurice. It was delicious. We got seated right…read moreaway no wait at all so that was a plus.

S E R V I C E We arrived without joining the waitlist at…read morebrunch time so we were worried about having a long wait because we had an activity scheduled 2 hours later and there was already a couple of folks standing outside. The moment I touched the iPad to join the waitlist, a waitress asked how many people in our party to which my BFF and I responded, "two" and we were whisked away and seated promptly! Fantastic! During our meal, several waiters checked in on us and made sure we had ordered or if we wanted anything else! Detailed and friendly service. The second time I visited we got on the waitlist half an hour before arriving and were seated within 15 minutes of arriving. The only thing is since there is a long waitlist on Sundays, long conversations aren't very possible without various staff frequently intervening to ask if you want boxes to go... even if you're still chewing. I do understand it's to keep groups cycling through so that everyone can enjoy a meal here. F O O D My friend wanted to try various appetizers so she ordered the Korean fried chicken, crispy brussel sprouts, and earl grey croffle. I ordered the sweet maple omelette. The Korean fried chicken was great, with its wonderful crunch and flavorful hint of spice. The brussel sprouts were indeed delicately crispy as described and tasty; I couldn't stop eating them! I also thoroughly enjoyed their namesake omelette; it was a big portion too. What stole the show was the earl grey croffle!! A light crunchy yet soft croissant waffle with burrata(!!) blueberries marinated in Earl grey(!!) & basil extra virgin olive oil and their housemade blueberry marmalade was such a strange combination to imagine but a beautiful taste experience. I would have never considered adding burrata cheese with basil evoo and earl grey blueberries to a croffle but I am grateful to the skilled chef who did at this restaurant! I can't wait to come back just for this very delicious appetizer/dessert. D R I N K S My BFF ordered a coffee and I ordered the hot coconut cream latte. The coconut cream latte was dreamy and sweet. I have also tried the iced Ube latte on another visit and it was good but not as good as the coconut cream latte. It needed a touch of something else to balance the sweetness of the Ube, not sure what really. I am intrigued by the floral tonic espresso so I'll try that on my next visit! A M B I A N C E The decor and open dining area with its glass windows make the area feel airy and inviting. It's a very aesthetic vibe inside. There is chatter and laughter but nothing excessive, except the second time when we were seated by a table with unruly children, though that is no fault of the establishment, just the parents. This for sure a great place for a brunch with the girlies or a date post farmers market. Just make sure to get on the waitlist via Yelp to plan your visit ahead of time! This place is always busy, as it should be!! P A R K I N G Parking was slightly difficult to find since the farmers market was also going on at this time when we visited on a Sunday late morning but we were able to find paid street parking within 5 minutes. I would recommend planning for some extra time to find parking if you're coming on a Sunday (due to the farmers market). The second time I went on a Sunday around 11 am it took me 10 minutes to find parking and I got lucky since it was someone leaving the farmers market. Also please note that the farmers market closes the streets that Google Maps will try to take you through to get here.

I loved it here, the food is amazing! I had ordered the spicy rigatoni and it definitely exceeded…read moremy expectation. Service is great, will come again.

Have been wanting to try Original Joe's since they opened in WC and Monday I finally made it for a…read morebusiness lunch! The atmosphere, service and food were all top notch, no wonder it's so busy. We shared a crab cake (almost all crab, crispy crust and super tender inside, melt in your mouth), I had the Sole Picatta with a side of ravioli and my colleague had the Chinese Chicken Salad, both yummy. We shared the warm butter cake for dessert... Omg, I was in love, light, warm spices and topped with ice-cream. Definitely recommend!

Wood Tavern has been my favorite restaurant in Oakland since I first visited nearly twenty years…read moreago. In all that time, it has remained remarkably consistent. I've been here for date nights, holiday dinners, business dinners, and countless meals with friends visiting from out of town. It's one of those rare restaurants that seems to work for just about any occasion. The service is always great, the College Avenue location is hard to beat, and I've always had good luck finding street parking nearby. The ribeye is my personal favorite and what I order more often than not. If you're coming with a group, the cheese and charcuterie plates are a great way to start. The menu is varied enough that there's always something for everyone, and I've never had a bad meal here. I was genuinely sad to hear that they'll be closing at the end of the year. Restaurants with this kind of quality, consistency, and character are increasingly rare. If you've never been, make a point of going while you still can. I'll certainly miss it once they're gone.

$25 Pastrami Sandwich: pretty darn good but there is an excellent pastrami that I just tried…read moreelsewhere which dampens my enthusiasm. This one had some crispy edges and well prepared which was lovely though. $14 warm chocolate buckwheat pudding cake: definitely house made. Definitely very good but definitely a safe choice. I think I should have been more adventurous. As good as this is, I'm not convinced I got my $'s worth.

Happy hour was great! Had an aperol spritz, the gin flight, Asian chicken salad, green eggs and…read moreham, and the fried chicken sliders. All delish and great ambience.

Came in to try their new lunch specials, great idea by me. Ordered the French Dip and it was very…read moretasty; meat was tender, cheese was perfectly melted and the jus wasn't overly salty. Service was attentive and everything was clean and comfortable. Absolutely could watch a football game here and not think twice about the decision. See you soon Cooperage.

I had a bday lunch here with my sisters over the weekend. The place was lovely with both indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. Service was professional and friendly. We got several different dishes and desserts which we shared, including the white truffle mac n cheese with crab, dungeness crab avocado benedict, a dozen $1 oysters (as we came on a Sunday), chocolate chip banana bread pudding, and a cookie melt. Every single item was amazing, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The mac n cheese was particularly enjoyable, a tasty cheese sauce and melted cheese combined with delicious crab in every bite. The desserts were beautifully presented, the cookie melt with a warm decadent chocolate flavor and the banana bread pudding delightful with the gelato. They offer both a brunch and lunch menu on the weekends, so there are plenty of tantalizing options to choose from. We had a good time, and I highly recommend this place if celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a satisfying meal.

I heard great things about this place from a coworker who lives locally and goes here quite often…read more I planned my birthday dinner here with my family and we went with a group of 9 and had no problem getting seated on a weekday during dinner hours. The staff was very friendly and all the food was delicious. I'll definitely be back to try their lunch out.