Strolling through Solano Ave, our group stopped here for a drink and to chill. Located at the…read morecorner of Solano Ave and San Pablo, Best Friends is a cozy wine bar where you can have a drink at the bar or at one of the bar tables and tables. Their logo on their sign is a dog drinking from wine glass. Yes, they are a dog friendly shop and several customers had their dogs including our friend. Their wine offerings consist of international wines and wines from local small wineries. They also had two craft beers and some light bites. The wine pourer was helpful and answered questions about the wines and gave samples for you to try before ordering. We also ordered marinated olives and Marcona almonds to have with our drinks. Nice place to relax and to have a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic offerings where you an bring man's best friend.

Don't ever go to a pop up here…read more While customers, (who paid a lot of money) waited HOURS for food, the staff and owners stuffed themselves. If customers are waiting an hour for a course, the staff/ owners should not eat that course RIGHT IN FRONT of them. Other staff were also seen eating in the back while customers sat there with nothing. Outrageous disregard for customers.

We came in on a Thursday night and the place was pretty empty. We sat right away and placed our…read moreorder using a QR code. They have a bunch of options that seem over priced, but they offer so much. They even came to our table to let us know that veggies were included and that they can take what we ordered off. They made sure we had everything we needed. The sauce bar is not included but for $3.95 you get drinks and the sauce. We also ordered popcorn chicken. That was my favorite. This may be our new hot pot place.

Met here with a couple of friends and left very happy!…read more This location is in a "shopping mall" and has plenty of parking. I have had hotpot plenty of times but not here and I'm very happy I found it! Firstly the price! Some places charge an arm and a leg, while here they have plenty of broth options, large portions and it can truly feed 2-4 people. Got the popcorn chicken - delicious Soup combo - very good portion Service was quick and the food was flavorful Only issue I had was that you had to pay almost $4.00 to use the sauce bar. Yes that price includes - fruit (looked a little mushy) and two drink items - lemonade and winter melon tea. Overall 100% would come back

Came here for the first time in many, many years for a recent dim sum brunch, and left stuffed and…read moresatisfied! First off, expect a wait on the weekend. This was a Sunday brunch time, and we waited about 15 minutes. Nothing too crazy. On to the food! Disclaimer: this is a dim sum spot that serves big plates of dim sum! I've been to dim sum places that serve tiny plates, so we were surprised to see big plates come out! We ordered 2 plates of everything, and our group of 4 definitely over ordered! But it's ok, we had plenty of leftovers to bring home, lol! My favorites were the Peking duck with bao, the pork belly, and the chicken feet! The service was quick and courteous as well! I'll definitely be back in the future!

Came here for dim sum this time and it was very authentic and solid. It was quite full on a weekday…read morewhich was a good sign. That made the atmosphere more vibrant, especially with the huge TV going in the background. Service was very attentive and friendly. There were no dim sum carts and we ordered using the paper menu. Food came out reasonably fast and at a decent pace. The five of us shared ten dim sum plates: Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Shiu Mai, Steamed Pork Ribs, Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf, Steamed Short Rib with Black Pepper Sauce, Steamed Beef Balls, Deep Fried Stuffed Taro, Pan Fried Shrimp & Chive Dumplings, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, and Beef Rice Noodle Roll. Everything was delicious and fresh. Portion sizes were huge. The Deep Dried Stuffed Taro was very well fried, light and dry and not greasy at all. The rice noodle rolls had very nice texture. If I had to pick on anything, the skin of the Steamed Shrimp Dumplings and Pan Fried Shrimp & Chive Dumplings was a bit thick; the filling was very tasty though. Prices were reasonable, those dim sum plates were mostly M ($5.98) and L ($6.98). This is certainly a very good dim sum spot for this area.

The chef recently added a Xinjiang/Uyghur chicken noodle which is my new favorite thing. The spice…read morelevel is quite good with a light sweetness. The chicken wings here are insane. Half of the table prefers the spicy style and the other half prefers salted egg yolk. The fish is my other favorite. Doesn't matter if it's chili oil or pickled veggies. Always fire. The shrimp here is one of my favorites. Super crispy, spicy and juicy. Veggies are standard/quite good. I usually alternate between green beans, bokchoy and cabbage. The Chongqing noodles are surprisingly light in flavor with much less spice than I expected. Service can be hit or miss in terms of speed. There's often only 1 server so please be kind/patient! They're working hard. The interior is spacious, which makes it great for group dinners.

Came by for a Sunday brunch with a few friends! None of us had been here before so we were excited…read moreto try something new. We got there around 12pm and there were only a few other tables seated at that time. They sat us immediately and our group kept getting distracted while we were supposed to be looking at the menu to order. They were so kind and kept checking in with us to see what we wanted to order. We finally made up our minds and ordered a huge spread: Spicy Chonqing Beef Noodles, Green Beans, Scallion Pancake, Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken Wings, Golden Crispy Pork Spare Ribs, and the Xiao Long bao. The food came out so fast! In less than 20 minutes, we had every single dish that we ordered. My favorite dish was the Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken. The batter was light, very crispy, and seasoned to perfection. The chicken itself was juicy, piping hot, and kept me going back for more. The mala level in the Chonqing noodle dish was very beginner friendly. If you're looking for an intense numbing sensation with a "oh gosh maybe I should slow down" type of spice, you should ask them to make it more spicy. But, it was just the right level for me to be able to enjoy everything else with it as well. I always appreciate a family style restaurant, it makes it easier for people to try new things. I will definitely be back and bringing all of my friends and family.

Had another wonderful meal at Mugunghwa today. Their parking lot was completely packed on a…read moreTuesday night. At this point, I'm just cataloguing what we're eating: Premium Galbitang - This was excellent and my favorite dish today. This was a Galbitang, but they added 2 shrimp, an abalone, and some other seafood. I haven't had beef + seafood combo outside of the soft tofu stew, but I might have to consider it more after trying this dish. Packed with flavor. Galbi Dolsot - A large portion. Nice and crispy rice. Great sear on the galbi. Highly recommend. I've talked about the banchan before - best banchan in East Bay, although the turnip kimchi is out of control (needs to be cut into smaller pieces). Seafood Pancake - Pretty good version here. Crispy and flavorful. Thick Soybean Paste Stew - A hearty tofu soup with some veggies. It came out first and I thought it was a pretty good starter. Fried Chicken - I think the chicken here is ok in terms of crispiness and flavor. Original was good. Garlic was really odd. It was basically original with some kind of puree on top (raw garlic + sugar). Not something I would get again. Beef Bulgogi - We had a better version of this the last time we came. Today's did not get enough heat. No sear on the onions or the beef.

We came here to celebrate and was able to get a large table pretty easily. You order using the…read moretablets that are at the end of each table. As soon as you order, the Banchan is served. Let me tell you, this was the best Banchan I have had in any Korean restaurant. The chive one was my favorite but they were all good. We ordered several dishes to try a little of everything. We ordered the seafood pancake, jap chae with beef, galbi jjim with cheese (you get to see them torch the cheese table side), bibimbop, tofu soup, and bossam. Everything was unbelievably tasty. This is definitely one of the best Korean meals I have ever had. The rice cakes were nice and chewy in the galbi jjim, the bossam was so delicious, the seafood pancake was nice and crispy. I could eat here all day. The service was quick, the staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean. I will definitely be back.

Yesterday, while browsing Facebook, I came across an invitation for two to attend a special preview…read moreat California Fish Grill's new Concord, CA location before its grand opening on Monday, July 13. I almost forgot that the invitation included two complimentary entrées, which made the experience even better! I ordered the Salmon & Swai Combo Grilled Plate with rice, choosing both the Garlic Butter and Cajun Style seasonings. The fish was cooked perfectly--fresh, flaky, and well-seasoned. The rice was surprisingly flavorful, and the Cajun Style had just the right amount of spice without overpowering the fish. It paired wonderfully with both the salmon and swai. My wife ordered the Classic 2-Piece Battered Fish & Chips. She really enjoyed the fish, saying the batter was light, crispy, and not overly thick, allowing the fish to shine. The only downside for her was the fries, which weren't quite as memorable as the fish. The restaurant has a simple, clean, and inviting atmosphere with a spacious indoor dining area, plus outdoor seating if you prefer to dine outside. What stood out just as much as the food was the staff. Everyone we encountered was warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. Great customer service makes a big difference, and I hope they continue providing that same level of hospitality after the grand opening. Overall, we had a wonderful first experience. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful seafood at a reasonable price, California Fish Grill is definitely worth checking out. Welcome to Concord, and best wishes on your grand opening!

The food is actually kinda decent for the price. The fish and chips was salty but they fried it…read morewell. 3pc for $15 is also hard to beat. The poke bowl, on the other hand, was pretty bland. I mean I guess we can't compare to actual poke places... There's an app sign up offer for a free everything protein bowl with the purchase of a drink. Highly recommend doing that. The bowl on its own is $13. Food aside, the staff was pretty nice. Nothing against the staff.

The staff is super friendly and the food was great! Very spacious interior and the parking lot had…read moretons of spaces

Food was delicious. Loved the shrimp skewers. My favorite…read morePeuruvian food is the fried plantains. Great ambiance and service.

What an amazing experience! We came here to celebrate my annual celebration of life and was…read morepleasantly surprised by the ambiance, the food, and the general atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, we were impressed by how many people they managed to fit in the place for 1 night, service was a bit slow, but our server, Carrie, and the experience honestly made up for it. The views were spectacular. I had such a great time eating my food that I honestly forgot to take a photo of it. Highly recommend this place for a great date night, special occasion spot, or if you just want to treat yourself. Go right before sunset so you can enjoy the great views. Did I mention that the restaurant is on stilts? Enough said.

It ended up being such a nice experience, especially with the beautiful waterfront setting…read more The servers were so friendly and welcoming. They even offered to take birthday pictures for us and brought out a complimentary birthday dessert, which was such a thoughtful touch! The food was really good. My son ordered the chicken strips and fries from the kids' menu, and I could immediately tell the chicken was homemade. The batter tasted fresh, the chicken was hot and crispy. I ordered the Chicken Club and substituted the fries for a side salad. The salad was actually a really good portion for a side and had several different vegetables, which made it much better than your typical little side salad. I personally wasn't a fan of the vinegar dressing, but that's just my preference. The Chicken Club, however, was AMAZING! It had a great amount of meat, bacon, fresh avocado, and perfectly toasted multigrain bread. That bread was actually one of my favorite parts! The sandwich was fresh, filling, and full of flavor. Definitely something I'd order again. My grandparents really enjoyed their omelette and Crab Benedict, and they loved their meals. My husband also got the Crab Benedict and really enjoyed it. It's more like a crab patty with the poached egg and Benedict toppings on top, and he said it was flavorful and very good. For drinks, some of us had mimosas while the others tried the Dragon Fizz mocktail. We actually heard the name and ordered it and didn't even realize it said mocktail, however, we were still really impressed! The Dragon Fizz was SO good! It was different, refreshing, and definitely something I'd order again if I didn't want to drink and it was just as pretty as a mimosa so we could do some videos The ambience was really nice, and being right next to the water made it even better. The only thing I didn't really appreciate was the extremely long wait for the mimosas. We completely understood that it had just opened and it was a very busy Sunday brunch, but my husband ordered one and it was forgotten. By the time we reminded our server, it was quite awhile wait. Then when we had already finished our food, gotten boxes, ordered dessert, received the birthday dessert, sang happy birthday to my grandma, shared the dessert, finished dessert, and were getting ready for the check. That's when the mimosas finally arrived! It was especially frustrating because we actually wanted to continue ordering mimosas for the table for celebration, and the half of us who got mocktails decided to take part in the mimosas but after the long wait we just decided not to, so the long wait definitely put a damper on that part of the experience. Other than the mimosa wait, we had a really good overall experience. The food was good, the staff was friendly, the atmosphere was beautiful, and most importantly, we got to celebrate my grandma's birthday somewhere that already holds special memories for my grandparents.

Food: 7/10. Garlic noodles and fried catfish were delicious. The sides (corn, potatoes, sausage) in…read morethe crawfish boil were great as well. The crawfish itself was underwhelming -- flavor did not get into the meat and didn't taste very fresh. Definitely does not compare to viet Cajun places in Houston but maybe because Cali is far from the source Service: 8/10. Friendly staff. Was a bit slow at the end with the check but was not a big deal Ambiance: 6/10. Your average hole in the wall seafood boil place Would recommend their garlic noodles and fried foods!

With pull and peel seafood, I prefer to get it delivered, then hunker down and watch a cliched…read moreNetflix movie. However, I think this is more of a sit down place. The prices reflect that and are not on par with other similar local restaurants. In season Dungeness crab was about $65 for 1. Every additional item (potato, corn, sausage) was a surcharge. These things are usually free at other similar restaurants. Just throw me in a free potato at least! They cost 20 cents from the supermarket!

A 5:30 dinner on a Tuesday evening. Hong Kong Cafe appears to be the better restaurant for a…read morereasonably priced family meal. We took advantage of one of the set menus. Last time, we got the $88 dinner and added three dishes. This time, I ordered the $168 dinner. I found out after I placed the order that instead of picking from the left side for the less expensive menu and the right side for the more expensive menu, we can select from either side for either menu! We also added one dish because my wife insisted that we needed more veg! Our server presented us with a bowl of House Soup. It was a great way to get our stomachs ready for the deluge of dinner about to happen! Whole Roast Duck - 3 - We had dinner the previous night at another Chinese restaurant and had a Peking Duck. It was odd that the Peking Duck was more moist than our Roast Duck. Yes, the fatty parts were fatty but the non-fatty parts were dry. Braised Beef Stew - 4 - Lots of beef. Excellent sauce. Missing Tendons and Daikon. Honey Walnut Shrimp - 3 - Even under the flavor of the sauce, I could tell that some of the shrimp weren't as fresh as they should be. No one else said anything so I let it go. Peking Rib - 5 - If I drank beer, this would be an excellent dish to nosh on while doing so. Crispy Fried Flounder - 4 - The flounder was okay, but the fins and tail didn't get super crispy so we could enjoy them as chips. The other thing that may have made it better for us might be a sweet and sour sauce. Chicken with Mixed Mushrooms - 4 - Yep, I'm a mushroom freak. I could care less about the chicken, but mushrooms? I'm there. Stir-fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce - 4 - These were okay. My wife said she got a bunch of empty shells. That happens sometimes. No idea what other people got. Chicken Chow Mein - 5 - got the skinny noodles fried soy sauce chow mein style. Yummy! Snap Pea Beef - 4 - Beef was tender. Could have used more snap peas. Overall, a decent dish. I also included pictures of the two "set" menus. Note that $88 comes with a 1/2 Royal Chicken while $168 comes with a whole Roast Duck. Service was okay. Food came in spurts. Soup. Wait. Two dishes. Wait. Wait. Wait. Most everything else. Wait. Last three dishes.

Usually love it, but bad experience today. 2:30 pm, 9/4/25. Not very busy. Service was very slow…read more Coconut chicken soup was just ok. Chicken was not flavorful. Found two hairs inside. Come on, HK, you can do better.