“Good selection of wines and beers, including a few varietals that you don't see every day. Mostly recent vintages and NV wines, but good sippable wines that are excellent for waiting for a restaurant reservation (waits can be very long nearby!).A bit pricey for relatively simple wines, but it's a good location and service is always quick and there's plenty of seating.“
“I took two friends to Reve to celebrate their birthdays, and we had a relaxing and delicious meal! The atmosphere in the outdoor heated garden tent was inviting and charming, and our waiter Joel was welcoming and gracious. We all enjoyed our starters of courgeres and pomme frites, and the Reve salad was delicious. The entrees of petrale sole and scallops were also delicious and beautifully presented. The desserts of chocolate mousse and lemon tart with birthday candles were a delightful finale. I'm looking forward to returning for another wonderful dinner! So nice to have such a great restaurant in Lafayette.“
“We loved everything about VA de Vi. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. The small plates menu offers a good range of dishes, from appetizers to veggies, pasta, risotto, meat, and fish. We shared the cheese plate, beet salad, tuna sashimi, roasted mushrooms, black cod, and steak. The dessert menu has delicious housemade confections. Beignets, lava cake, blondies, tarte tatin. The espresso was well made.Service was smooth and professional. We enjoyed our visit. Thank you Va di Vi staff.“
“Amazing vibes- food, great wine you aren't buying at the grocery store and the feeling that you have walked into something special. But honestly the best part of this place is Benjamin HANDS DOWN- one of the most down to earth, does anything to make your experience special, brings the best energy as soon as he meets your table. This is the place you will want to come week after week to see what new wines B might have in store. Highly recommend the members club or getting on the waitlist for it asap. Pop ins are amazing and member parties are the best thing in east bay. Hard to share such a gem but this place deserves to be known!“
“Great tasting food, cozy and charming location plus friendly and attentive service. It’s what makes a restaurant stand out from all the others. Nicki, the owner, goes above and beyond in making sure her guests are comfortable and satisfied. We’ve had brunch as well as Thai meals. Everything was super delicious! Parking is better than downtown Walnut Creek, Concord or Martinez which is another plus. Keep Skylar Bistro in mind for Art and Wine plus Concerts in the Grove later on.Parking: During festivals and concerts, nearby parking may be hard to find - nothing new there. That’s no reflection on the restaurant. Other times, there’s parking out front or across the street plus the Post Office.“
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“We’ve been members for maybe 6 years and we just love Buon Vino it is a great place to hang out and drink some delicious wine. The atmosphere is always great. We love the new location and all the fun events they come up with. Always our place to go to with my husband and great spot for girls “
“This was our Valentine's Celebration and the experience was wonderful. Service was attentive yet not hovering. I had the seafood bouillabaisse special and my wife had the beef bourguignon. Both were excellent and a good value. We will definitely return“
“This restaurant is located in a place with three other businesses. It's like a market or something. There's two bars, an ice cream parlor and a pizza place I believe. They have an outdoor seating area as well in the back. First off, everyone is extremely friendly. Helpful in recommending food and drinks. I was with some friends so we got a few different things. For me, the Lobster Roll was the highlight. Was delicious and fresh tasting. Came on a brioche bun that was soft and yummy. Also came with a side of seasoned chips. The clam chowder bread bowls were good and the oysters were good but a few had little pieces of shell in them. The drinks were really good too. I ordered Manhattans. It's all very pricey though so be ready to spend some dough. I'd come here again for sure.“
“Pretty good restaurant in Walnut Creek for some classic Italian dishes. The dining space is clean and gives more of an open family feeling to the place. They do also have a nice bar by the front that is kind of separated from the rest of the dining area. The drinks are a little hit or miss here, though. They do skimp on thr alcohol a little bit here, so make sure you order a more liquor-heavy drink or stick with their selection of wines. The food is great and really delicious. There was nothing that our table did not enjoy eating. They do have changing specials, and I highly recommend trying them. The desserts were also very good. Make sure to try their tiramisu since they do give a good portion of it. Overall a great place to take a date or the family.Dietary restrictions: They are able to serve gluten-free pasta upon request.Parking: There are plenty of parking garages if you want to spend money. Not that much free street parking around, though.Kid-friendliness: Good place to take kids for a nice meal with the family.“
“This is a go-to place for business lunches in downtown. On my last visit I had a vegetarian pie and for some reason I was told it's not on the menu this time. I ended up having a salad which was very tasty. I hope this place brings back the vegetarian pie so that vegetarians can give company to the rest of the crowd.“
“Several things that I like about this place that distinguish it from other wine shops:- It's less showy than Kermit Lynch, less overwhelming than KandL, and has much better variety than Total Wine - The Riesling selection is excellent and there's a lot of aged Riesling from not-as-well-known producers - The prices are generally fair and there are occasionally good discounts; this is *not* a place that's overloaded with high-end Burgundies and there are plenty of wines in the ~$20 range- The website is kept up up-to-date with new arrivals and accurate prices (this is very helpful and makes the inventory easy to look through before you get there) Igor is enthusiastic and happy to let you shop or talk through a recommendation. The weekly tastings are great too and there's sometimes even food trucks. Worth signing up for the newsletter to keep track of what's happening. It is a fairly small operation, so you're not necessarily going to get a lot of legendary wineries coming in for events or a lot of bells and whistles, but I like what they're going for here. Definitely a great neighborhood wine shop.“
“We were there for a special event, so I can't speak to the regular day to day operations. Our food was great, the wine is good, and the beer selection was perfect for me. The place looks and feels great, like you are in a special place. The staff is super nice and ready to help and chat with you. I recommend this place very highly, if you are looking for wine and a place to hang with your friends and family.“
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“A small bar with character. We stopped here on a late Sunday evening originally looking to have dinner not realizing a lot of places close early on Sunday. When we walked in the server informed us they had just shut down the kitchen we were understanding and headed out, we were then found down the street and they asked if we wanted to come back for pizza they would turn the oven back on. Honestly, it’s little things like this that make a business. Just this small gesture was very meaningful and to our surprised the pizzas and cocktails were delicious. To the business owner thank you for caring about your guests and for going above and beyond. We will definitely be coming back soon!“
“The food was excellent! I was with two of my counterparts as we were working in the area (I am from Florida, one counterpart from Las Vegas and the last from Visalia) and we had dumplings, kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork, Mongolian beef with combination rice. It was absolutely fantastic!The service was incredible and we asked for absolutely nothing during our meal as it was taken care of before we even realized we needed it done.I highly recommend this location as you will not be disappointed.“
“I really enjoy Flemings as a rule and my last visit there last week was pretty good. The Walnut Creek Flemings is probably the busiest one I've been to. It took a hot minute to get seated and felt a bit too busy but the food was fantastic. Before we were seated, we took advantage of the bar area and the cocktails were spot on. After finally being seated, our waiter was very attentive, fast and well informed. My steak was perfectly cooked and the recommended wine was delicious. Despite it being a bit too busy for my normal tastes, it was a fantastic meal and I would definitely recommend it!“
“We ate multiple meals here and they were all enjoyable! If you don’t feel like going out, A’trio comes highly recommended. Had our dog and everyone from valet to front desk to housekeeping was so welcoming and we received terrific service. This hotel was an incredible surprise.Dietary restrictions: They have lots of meal options!“
“I attended a work function here. The room was quite nice. Very clean. Our bartender/waitress "Liz" was awesome! So friendly and helpful. The cocktails were tasty and so was the food. It was a plated dinner with hors d'oeuvres. My NY steak was perfect! Huge portion and tender. My family and I will be back for a regular sit-down dinner.Wheelchair accessibility: There are two entrances. One in front and a larger lot in the rear of the restaurant. Both are wheelchair accessible.“
“One guy working the whole front of house, but he was really nice and helpful! Just wish he had some help. Cool space but high ceilings and lack of sound deadening meant you couldn't hear much above the screaming kids running around. Got better once they left though. Pizzas were really good! Great dough hole structure and texture. The Calabrian firecracker, while delicious, could probably use a little bit more even dispersal of chili, it got overpowering. Still, would come back here in a heartbeat.“
“Spectacular !! Super fun. Great food. Bend over backwards to make sure your happy service. Love this place. Just not quite sure what to call it. Baxter’s - The Speakeasy - or The Office. Whatever they’re calling themselves, they’re great.Try the scallops . . . and the bread pudding.“
“This little wine bar is cozy, great service & ambiance. I was meeting up with a friend and showed up super early to our reservation so I popped into The Chill and tried the Riesling and Zin. Both were delish. Sat near the window & truly enjoyed the vibes here. No frills, no fuss just "chill" as the name suggests.“
“Came for dinner. Had the fried chicken sandwich at it was great. Another in our party had the French dip, and they loved it. Sat in the bar area in a very comfortable round booth. Service.... wasn't great. It appeared only the bar tender was serving all the cocktail tables and maning the bar for the restaurant. Took way too long to be greeted and forever to get his attention to take our order. We contemplated moving to the dining room. Once food came out, we were frequently checked on by a busser and manager. I'd come back as the food was great. I just hope the service staffing improves.“
“Date Night! OMG! Tayna (I know I spelled her name wrong) our server was amazing! She made my loves first experience great! She was very knowledgeable and she explained everything to us. She recommended it's to us, and she was a very pleasant spirit to interact with. We are looking forward to our next visit.“
“First time eating at Brasas. We enjoyed the ambiance and service the most. Salad bar was good with some basic options enjoyed the Caesar, garbanzo beans and cheese options. The meats were very good and loved the Sirloin, pork ribs and bacon wrapped chicken. Service was fantastic and we enjoyed tasting the fine cognac and the end of our meal to top it off!“