The new ownership has much better food and service. The tuna salad sandwich is delicious!read more

This is one of my favorite places for lunch. I was there yesterday with a friend and we arrived…read moreabout 11:30. There was one waitress, that is it. We were about the third customer when we arrived but by the time we left the place was packed - and again, there was one waitress. No bus boy, no cashier, just her. Don't get me wrong, the young lady was doing her best, and always with a smile and warm greeting for those walking in, but it was very clear she needed help. As we were leaving an older gentleman picked up a bin and started bussing tables. Clearly, they need two servers and a bus boy for the lunch rush. It is like that most times I am there. The food is great, well worth a visit.

Ambiance, Food and Service Five Stars…read more Favorites: Blackened Salmon, Ribeye and Scallops & Risotto

Lafayette is such a gem of a place. While in the area, we stopped at this local spot on a beautiful…read more(and hot) day. We opted to not sit outside, rather inside right by the exterior seating to still get the vibes but also some AC. I love places like Lafayette where all the businesses support each other and help each other grow. Their brews on tap are mostly all local, and we grabbed some Pilsners sourced from Lafayette's new brewery, Western Flyer. So fresh and crisp. Can't wait to also check that spot out. Food-wise, we came in mid-afternoon and grabbed a Kale Pancetta salad (they pre-split the salad for us on two plates which was so nice), and for the mains, we both grabbed the Tuna Melt with fries. The salad was delicious. I'm def a tuna melt girly, and I loved the addition of the ciabatta (?) as the bread option, so fresh as well. This tuna melt comes with grapes fyi, and a few other elements mixed in. I absolutely loved it, just sharing though as I know how some tuna stans like their tuna :) This spot is clean, spacious, and perfectly situated in walking distance downtown. Would love to come back for brunch with a group of friends, or even again during the upcoming Lafayette Art & Wine Fest. Food is good, service is quick and friendly, and vibes are right. Metered parking located across the street.

The food and staff was excellent, wait time is minimal even on a Saturday, the restaurant is…read morenicely organized and cleaned. 10/10 rating.

My sister went to The Hangout at Pleasant Hill but they put our party down for the one in Walnut…read moreCreek - how does that happen? I'm glad it did because she said there were a lot of people waiting outside at the PH location. By the time we made it to WC, our tables were ready. There were no long wait times for anyone who came after us, maybe 5 minutes. Crowds started thinning out around noon. This was the 1st time any of us dined at The Hangout and it did not disappoint. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The person who took care of us was very helpful with explaining menu items and making suggestions. We were a large party so they had to split our tables but we were right to each other. There is a spacious dining area as well as outdoor seating. Standout dishes: Chicken & waffle - BIG portion. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. It was so good, the entire plate was wiped clean. Crispy chicken with garlic noodles - delicious combination. The garlic noodles were made with real garlic, not just powder. They need to offer this as a side dish. Chicken pops - chopped up, sample size version of the chicken and waffles. Perfect for sharing. We will definitely come back to this location if we're in the area.

Located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. Ambiance is a nice moody bar vibe, sorta retro Bing…read moreCrosby old school feels with darker colors. Service was very attentive. Our group ate out in the patio. I got the shrimp avocado sandwich with homemade potato chips. Parking was a bit crowded on a Sunday afternoon so allot extra time to find parking. I parked in the garage right next to the restaurant. First 3 hours is free. No more paper tickets now. Just scan QR Code on your phone to park, enter your plates and payment and then just drive out when done.

I've been to this location before back in May and it was delicious service was fantastic seated…read moreright away on a busy Saturday evening. Today was another story. I have nothing to say about the service because it was wonderful Marissa or Melissa I'm so sorry it was so loud so I had a hard time hearing your name you were amazing as was everyone else helping you. I had planned on ordering the same exact thing I usually do which I would be the zucchini fries, crab cake, scallops over risotto, and the veal Marsala. Today I convinced my boyfriend that we should try one new dish we were pleasantly surprised by the prime rib dip and utterly disappointed about our scallops. I came back to rave about your take of the pina colada non alcoholic beverage it was soooo good and refreshing. I always get the crab cake and the zucchini fries which are always a hit! Both sauces to accompany the dishes pair so well!! Both fresh and bright to complement the fried elements. We decided on trying a new dish and the prime rib dip with the cheese and caramelized onions with an upgrade to truffle fries bomb. It came with ketchup, some horseradish, and another creamy sauce which was yummy and tasted bright. I really came to write about how sad I was to receive my scallops over risotto which couldn't even be called risotto. I always order this at every location and this would be my second time here and it did not deliver like it did the previous times. It was clumpy rice with a little bit of cheese at best. What a bummer to pay almost $50 for a few scallops when I know they make this dish phenomenally. My other complaint is how come the dip wasn't packed to go with my prime rib dip sandwich? I was sad the horseradish didn't come home with us but without the dip is almost criminal. Same for our zucchini fries that elevates the fries so much!!!

Me and 2 other friends came at around noon on a Sunday. There was a short wait but honestly the…read moreline is super worth it. The servers are super kind and offer great food recommendations as well. The English muffin and beignets were standouts! I would definitely come back for just those two again. The tuna melt was also amazing, perfectly filling. There's plenty of adorable outdoor seating in the back as well.

If you like beets, then the Beet salad is your choice. Well dressed light fare. Really good on…read morewarmer days or if looking for something that won't weigh you down Pro tip: don't skip the desserts. Banana cream pudding and pot de crème are winners

Great food, service was fast, and the back porch had a nice ambiance. I absolutely loved the tomato…read moresauce with the salmon dish.

We always come here for happy hour on Sundays and it's always a great time. The oysters are great…read morefor the price.

Service was great, atmosphere a bit loud, my companions enjoyed their food...but I did not..."Fresh…read moreFish Tacos"...really shouldn't refer to a dish as being fresh when it is clearly NOT fresh,...and barely identifiable as fish. Probably better not to have on the menu...or at least with an * warning not for customers familiar with fresh fish.

We have been at Kaia's a few times and both service and food is always good. Today we sat outside…read morewhich gave us a more island experience. There were small Palm like trees scattered around which were big enough to interrupt the view of traffic on Hartz and the driveway. We had pulled pork nachos and the larger poke bowl. All good. The pomegranate and juice soda was a nice beginning. Give them Kaia's a try.

Came in for a hot summer night and had dinner on the patio with the family. Cute restaurant! The…read moreshort rib bites and beignets were so so good! The waitstaff was attentive and friendly...especially Mari our waitress! Can't wait to come back with my mom friends for a mom's night out...the cocktails looked amazing!

Service 5/5 - Nicolas our bartender and server. He's amazing…read more Food 5/5. Everything was very well executed and abounds with flavor Ambiance 5/5 good music, cool venue First time here, arrived between lunch and dinner at 3:30. Nicholas our server could not have been friendlier and knowledgeable of the food and cocktail program. I love this place for HH, out with friends or on a date. The price point given the value, quality, ambiance and service is more than a fair value. This place is definitely on our must return list. I recommend without reservation.

Came here on Sunday for lunch for party of two. It was a hot day and we wanted to sit inside. They…read morewere sure if there was any seating indoors. So we sat in the patio which had fans and nice plants which shaded well. Felt like sitting a garden and was cool. However when walked through the restaurant to the patio it was almost all empty and plenty of tables so kinda odd. Service was okay, kinda slower than I expected. Poor server also spilled water all over me but I was thankfully wearing shorts so it was okay. Food was great though! We ordered a Sedona chicken sandwich with garlic fries and chicken picatta. Sandwich was kinda like a grilled chicken burger. The thicken breast was moist and fries were crispy and tasty. Chicken picatta was delicious and perfectly mixed with mashed potatoes, spinach, capers. The chicken wasn't dry. Pear martini was the best. I would come here just for this drink. I think they home make the syrup. Old fashioned was good but a little sweet.

Food: The Caesar salad was a bit bland. The croutons were…read morealmost invisible, and their small size made it difficult to appreciate any texture. The mussels, however, were excellent--generously sized and served with a well-balanced blend of herbs and lemon that complemented the dish nicely. Service: The waitstaff were adequate, but the busboys stood out for their friendliness, attentiveness, and politeness. Ambience: The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, featuring high ceilings and a beautifully renovated interior that creates an inviting dining environment.

After six years staying in the area we missed in this spot. Located in beautiful Danville and has…read moreplenty of seating area ., a wrap around verandah and open tall ceilings with open kitchen is a good modern and classic mix. We enjoyed the Sauvignon blanc and espresso martini. The starter warm bread with herbed olive oil was perfect with the wine. We ordered mushroom soup to be shared between two and it was delicious. Chicken piccata and prawn Chittara were freshly made and one of the bests we have had so far. Our server Roberto was very polite and the service was very quick. Definitely we will try dinner here with whole family. There is plenty of parking outside.

Piatti, nestled in the corner of a strip mall off Sycamore Valley Rd, is fairly decent. The service…read moreis a tad lackluster, though that could've been a consequence of the table's placement as it was stowed away in the corner. Overall, the food is pretty good. The bread is outstanding, akin to a baguette with its crusty outside and plush interior. I wonder if they bake it fresh in house, what with the bread arriving steaming and hot to the touch. The oil that accompanies it is spectacular too, perfectly acidic with the balsamic vinegar contrasted by the acrid olive oil. All entrees are delicious though not the best in show by any means. For a casual restaurant though, the libations have no business being that delicious. I had an old fashioned, something of a go-to as of late. Leaves nothing to be desired. Truly just an archetype old fashioned, a symphony of bitters and whiskey. Dessert at the end was tiramisu, which was a good tiramisu. Such is expected at an Italian spot though.