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    Rooftop

    3.6 (1.9k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Crabcake
    Kayla W.

    The restaurant is in a great location in Walnut Creek with a beautiful view. Despite visiting on a busy weekend afternoon, the staff was kind and very attentive. Unfortunately the food was pretty mediocre. 1. The crab cakes were as expected. Small but fresh. The arugula salad is a nice touch. 2. The short rib in the benedict was delicious. Unfortunately the side of potatoes were barely room temp and far from crispy. 3. The quiche was underwhelming; very small, lacking bacon, and served cold. If we didn't have plans scheduled afterwards, we would have ordered something else. 4. The fries were the hottest item that came out. The restaurant is cute but left much to be desired in terms of hot and flavorful food. If I am to return, I might just come for drinks instead.

    Lavender drink
    Danielle W.

    My husband and I came here yesterday for a date night and really enjoyed our meal. First off, the drinks were good and really quite strong! I got their lavender cocktail (I forget the actual name) and would definitely get it again. The food was - wow - outstanding! Their salmon had a glorious crispy outside and the potatoes were also nice and crispy. The asparagus was nicely seasoned and the soy glaze on top was delightful. Every bite was *chefs kiss*. My husband also loved his rigatoni. The prices? They aren't cheap. This isn't an every week type of place; but I don't think they are completely out of the ballpark taking into account the quality and location. Drinks are $16-$18 and entrees are ~$25-45 range. The service was very good! Our waiter was very polite and attentive, and staff was very good at clearing our plates, filling water etc. The ambiance? I have mixed feelings on. I love the view, and the decor was nice. Buuut the music was a bit too loud. And it was club type music...Luckily we were in a spot that wasn't fully covered so the sound could escape a little more, but still, I wouldn't say it's fantastic for a romantic evening as it's hard to hear what others at your table are saying. I would say choose softer music, let people enjoy the view and not be overwhelmed by noise. I see a lot of reviews about this place being stingy when it comes to seating you if you don't buy food. Obviously, we didn't face this obstacle as we did intend to order dinner. However, the host did ask us if we were going to order food; and I wonder if we would have said 'no', then we would have been turned away? If so, that's a problem. This restaurant has more far more cocktails than entrees on its menu, so it should not come as a surprise if guests want to come in for a few drinks and nothing else. I can understand that owners don't want people hogging a table if they aren't ordering enough, but there's got to be a better way of doing that. The other common experience I see is people being denied alcohol often. I wonder if part of the reason of this is because A) You have to climb 3 flights of stairs to get there and it's a legal concern or B) Their drinks are very strong so they're trying to be extra careful. All in all, we enjoyed our time, and would come again, but would be afraid to if only desiring libations. lol

    #saranghae

    My family and I went for my sister's birthday today and the food was so good! The ambiance was exactly what my sister was looking for-- a perfect, cute, fun candle lit dinner! But nothing compared to the service, it was EXCELLENT!! We had SUCH a fun time with our waiter Chris. We love you!! You are so funny and matched our vibes completely !! He deserves a raise for his energy Saranghae Chris!!

    Stacie J.

    I am starting to venture out more in Walnut Creek so when I was invited to a 60th birthday dinner, I thought perfect timing. It was festive because it was decorated for the holidays so it's like I was getting a 2 for 1. A great place to celebrate a birthday. The space is definitely appropriate for a celebration. and the food was good. They had a Bone- In Ribeye, Chilean Seabass, and a host of other choices, I kept it simple and ordered a salad. Most importantly, let me not forget about all of the drink options that were available. They had the classics and specialty cocktails. Fun times!! I can imagine this place in the summer, however what a vibe all year around. Cheers!!

    Heather M.

    Popped over to Rooftop for some Sunday funday! It was by the far the busiest and best scene in Walnut creek that afternoon. We enjoyed the cocktails and vibe!

    Hostess taking us to the patio area
    Sirikanya p.

    Great lunch on this rooftop! What a great place to enjoy the sun today..... service was on point and attentive. My crispy duck was not crispy as the name stated but taste was great. His burger was delicious as well as truffle fries. My 'pear on me' drink was ok not sure if I would order again. Would definitely come back again especially on a nice day like today

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    Julie T.

    The ambiance is lovely and open air in some areas with a gorgeous view of the area skyline. This is on the 3rd floor of a building that has two other restaurants on the first and second stories. First floor is a pizza place, second is Teleferic restaurant. Parking is street parking but is free after 8pm. This is in the small and quaint shopping plaza in Walnut Creek off of Diablo road.

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    Jazlene T.

    first time! I've always wanted to try rooftop bc I was intrigued by how busy it is and how it's connected to 2 other restaurants. This is a WC Classic. Starting off they're known for their ambiance ofc, it's a perfect epicenter of broadway plaza and a good way to unwind after a long day of shopping. At night it could get pretty chilly so I suggest bringing something cozy and warm in case. Food is cool. Not too special but I did enjoy the quick service. The server checked on us a lot, kept the drinks coming, bussers always cleared the table & filled up water. They hooked us up with a birthday cake since I was celebrating mine! Short rib : probably the best I just wish they didn't use baby carrots lol it seemed low effort. 6.5/10 but amazing taste & really tender meat Spicy rigatoni : mild flavor 6/10 Espresso martini : sneaks up on you 8/10 Crispy Cauliflower : didn't know what the sauce was but I enjoyed the crisp. 8/10 Red velvet cake: yum! a little too sweet for me 6/10 I made a last minute reservation it was smooth.

    Farrah F.

    They have a 2 hour seating time limit. On Friday and Saturday they have a DJ that plays music. The food and drinks here never fail us and this is kind of our GNO spot.

    Paul T.

    Here for the New Years! Dinner was great, but the DJ was only one sided on the beats. All high tempo, and no change up. Was ready to bring in the the new year on the dance floor but it didn't happen. It was the same tempo the whole night. Bottom line , the DJ should have changed it up. Update: like I said, Dinner was great and staff was very friendly and professional. Alisson even took the time to reach out to me about my review! And because so, I have no problem upgrading my review! Cheers

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    Brandy was amazing and so quick with service. I would recommend her as my server everytime.

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    Great place for an afternoon lunch with your best friend. Lovely place. Nice food, good beverages and relaxed atmosphere.

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    Ask the Community - Rooftop

    What time is Happy Hour?

    Hi Alyssa, unfortunately we no longer have a happy hour.

    Is there a dress code?

    No dress code required

    Do you offer private events, like birthday parties here?

    Yes

    Does this restaurant have highchairs?

    Not sure, but I wouldn't bring small children here.

    What are vegan options?

    Yes, it's a nice place try it.

    Do you still need to show prof of vaccination to enter?

    Nope! I've visited a few times within the last two months and it is no longer required.

    Planing on coming real soon so just wondering is proof of vaccination required to enter?

    Not anymore : )

    Do we need a reservation for seating at the bar?

    No not for the bar

    Is this a good place for anniversary?

    hi! id say so because the ambiance is quite romantic. an additional plus would be the friendly staff and pretty extensive menu! and yall can take a stroll around downtown before or after too 😌

    Is proof of vaccination required when dining "outside"? Looking for reservation for 6 and one of our team members is unable to vaccinate per doctor's orders.

    Yes

    Is there a corkage fee? For either wine or champagne? Actually just visited and corkage fee was $30/per bottle I believe

    when you answer yes, would be complete if you put the price, just good PR

    Is this restaurant appropriate for children?

    Probably not.

    Do they offer lunch specials/lunch duos on the weekends?

    How can I seat with a view?

    You need to sit on the balcony. There are 2, one facing the main street and one on the side of the building.

    Are dogs allowed in the "outside" area?

    Yes! They love dogs

    Is outdoor seating available today 2/9?

    Yaaaas! Get over there! It's delicious

    What time open today 11/9?

    5pm

    Can you bring a cake for a birthday party?

    Yes but there is a $2 per person cake fee

    Is there a separate area/room for a birthday group? That possibly has a VIEW?

    Yes

    Are dogs allowed?

    Service dogs only

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