New American Restaurants near Lafayette, CA

“This is what we had tonight but, they have excellent food and service every time.“

“Very cute place with yummy food. The star of the show was Steven. Our waiter was attentive, attuned, patient, kind, and funny. Some of the best service and care I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant. Definitely coming back and hope to be in his section!“

“Incredible staff, very dog-friendly, terrific menu! You will be thrilled! Angela“

“Recently enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Postino's The food was wonderful, and the service excellent. It was a perfect al fresco dining experience“

“Love the 🍱 of course💕always delicious and great service!“

“Yesterday we had a family birthday celebration. There were twelve of us. To our unexpected delight we were given the private room. Susan, our server. did an outstanding job in meeting everybody's needs. And the meals were fantastic. Thank you for making our special day so great.“

“We LOVE Metro Lafayette. The best oysters and tuna tartare. The most attentive staff. Kid friendly. Fresh air patio in the back and a parking lot that makes this such an easy yes compared to trying to find a spot for other restaurants along Mt Diablo Blvd. Cat, the manager, has high standards and a warm heart. Our favorite family spot.“

“Always an interesting experience and fun treat. Classic cocktails in a classic atmosphere. Service is on point! Food is innovative yet still comforting and familiar. Never disappointed.“

“I am slowly working my way through the whole menu the sea bass was excellent today so was the salmon my friend enjoyed I've had the braised beef and we both had the chicken tenders we will continue to enjoy what is offer especially those new items that just came in. chef Raul and the crew know what they're doing very lovely outing every time“

“We have been to many restaurants similar to Commis but this one is absolutely amazing! The staff was spectacular! We especially loved our Sommelier, Andrew and Darren in the staff. Tomo was also great! They are so knowledgeable and added to the whole experience of the great food & wine
. We highly recommend them for an intimate celebration dinner and we are already planning to come back!“

“I’ve recently cut out all dairy and pretty much all meat, although I will make an exception for special occasions and eat meat seldomly. anyway the options here are delicious if you’re a vegan! Their menu is full of tasty choices. U couldn’t be happier with my recent door dash orders“

“I loved everything about this place. The food was just the right amount and so creative.“

“What a lovely surprise to find such tasty, healthy food so close to home, friendly staff, on time! Lightly cooked but high-protein and *yummy*“

“I’ve recently cut out all dairy and pretty much all meat, although I will make an exception for special occasions and eat meat seldomly. anyway the options here are delicious if you’re a vegan! Their menu is full of tasty choices. U couldn’t be happier with my recent door dash orders“

“Loved our lunch today ! Bison stew with fry bread and bison meatballs. Hibiscus tea was awesome. Staff was so incredible. Busy and very full today. Great atmosphere.“

“Amazing food! Great flavors!“

“Great place for good eats, good tap beer and cider! Such a good vibe with great music and plenty of TVs playing current sports. Service was good enough tho I was there on a very busy Saturday night. Use the app for wait-list in advance. We had a great dinner with a great view 🫠“

“Outstanding restaurant, we have dined at Wood Tavern more times than I can recollect . We we rather disappointed recently when we called to make reservations for 4 for lunch on 2/25/2022 and were informed they only take reservations for 5 or more. Is this true ? If so they should so state on their web site.“

“Great burger and truffle fries. Its a great spot on fridays for karaoke.“

“Great food!“

“best sushi and cheap!!! will come again!!!“

“Fast food that doesn’t give you indigestion! (5/5 Green Stars) On the downside – the items (e.g., fries) are not dripping in fat. On the plus side, the items are not dripping in fat! It may take a while to get used to the healthier version of fast food, but think of it this way – it’s actually nourishing your body instead of poisoning it. The signature burger, made from organic quinoa and mushrooms is so much better for you than a burger made from meat. Same deal for the planet, with organic and 100% plant-based ingredients. I’m giving Next Level Burger 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact for the following reasons: • 100% plant-based. Obvious major benefits to animals, society and the planet. • Organic ingredients. Again, benefits to the planet and society. • All packaging, down to the straws, is compostable. That’s the best way to manage the waste stream for this kind of restaurant. • Next Level has supported groups like BLM and Covid healthcare workers. • Founders advocate for plant-based food to deal with climate.“

“I had the chicken Alex had the pork loin both cooked to perfection �“

“The fried chicken salad is perfect. No too much sauce, the right amount of texture. I can’t decide if the size of the nugget or the breading is better. I sat at the bar watching the perfect avocados spooned and cut with remarkable speed for how consistently ripe they were. I overheard at leave 3 people talk about how incredible the burger was, the woman next to me said she “was speechless”. They are pulling this off w/o a grill or a flame or a timer. By sight and very fast. The casual atmosphere is friendly.“

“We had lovely cocktails, the Sunday Edition and Popular on Payday umm We then shared their special ribeye with smashed potatoes and asparagus... excellent... and their always popular ribbon pasta .. delicious as well. We expected to bring more home ... but too good to stop ! Thanks East End!“

“Loved my birthday dinner tonight! Portions small for the prices in our opinion. A scallops main dish with 3 scallops is small. Drinks were amazing, decor fabulous and great service. My son had to go eat more food afterwards as he was still hungry. Bigger portions would be good. Loved everything else! Great choices, appetizers, main dishes and creative drinks were delicious. Kind of surprised knowing they knew it was my birthday that they didn't offer me a birthday "something" to make it special. For these prices I would expect something.“

“First visit had a pasta dish, the food was so-so, second visit was for the Christmas Eve menu…..prime rib was PERFECT, service great both times!“

“Excellent! We had a great experience!“

“Food was great and drinks was great.“

“My first time and will not be my last. The food is delicious, atmosphere is great and service is wonderful.“

“Stopped by without realizing happy hour had just started.

* I ordered the sangria, buffalo cauliflower, and mac and cheese and was really happy with my choices. The only negative was waiting about half an hour for the food, but the views and sangria make this a great happy-hour spot.

The patio has great views of Lake Merritt, which made the whole experience that much better.“

“Delicious food and cocktails.“

“The atmosphere is fantastic and wonderful staff. I would recommend serving soft bread with your charcuterie board instead of hard bread crackers. Other than that the other food options are amazing. It was sad to see The Vine wine bar close down so Crush’d is my new wine bar going forward to enjoy with family and friends. Great wine options to choose from as well.“

“Treated my parents to a lovely dinner from Kiana for their 50 th wedding anniversary!!! Everything was delicious!“

“Great variety of tasty dishes on the menu and the food was delicious! I loved the “secret” specials - you need to ask to find out what they are. Fun cocktail options. And, all of the dessert options were awesome! My fav was the cheeseburger - YUM! I would definitely go back!“

“Great local eatery with delicious beers and wonderful taps. Joe, the owner, is one of the most sweetest guys you’ll ever meet. Highly recommend!“

“Saw Jay Rich here, The food was pretty good well seasoned and the drinks were flowing, the waitresses were fast and responsive the whole show. Waiting on luenell to headline a show.“

“First time customers. Jose was our server and he was excellent. Went above and beyond to explain the menu. Very kind. Suggest Crumbs have a senior menu.“

“Tony the owner has done a terrific job in creating a local rotating craft beer house. The staff are tremendously friendly, samples are always available before you get a full pint! Sunday Funday is my favorite, with live music until 5pm. Great place to hangout, have some awesome fried cheese curds and wings, kid friendly as well. Checks all the boxes!“

“Amazing food and service. The flavors were amazing and delicious. The beets appetizer were very good. The Lamb Kabobs are excellent. Inspiration of this restaurant is from Middle East, Africa and California as per the owners comments. We loved all the menu and the trout and Lamb bastila were the highlights“

“Experience exceptional dining at Jack restaurant, where the waitstaff and bartender provide top-notch service with a smile. They take the time to ask about your meal and ensure that every detail meets your satisfaction.“

“Friendly, attentive service. Perfect fish and chips, (crunchy batter, soft, moist fish, un-soggy fries), paired great with a double IPA. Cobb salad was loaded, and very fresh. Iron Horse Trail proximity gives biking and walking options, but there's plenty of off-street car parking.“

“This spot is the most absolute amazing food and drinks and service out there. Every single food item I had has been outstanding!“

“One of the best restaurants in Elmwood (4/5 green stars) It’s so easy to walk right by Summer Kitchen without even noticing it. It’s a narrow shopfront with just a few tables outside and it’s easy to miss as you ponder ice cream and other offerings from neighbors. Well, take it from me – forget ice cream and get a baked item from Summer Kitchen instead! Or try a pizza, or an egg salad sandwich – possibly the best egg salad sandwich you’ll ever have. But if you are limited for time, try one of the fresh fruit pastries (galette) – they seem expensive at $12 but they are big enough for two and totally worth it! I’m giving Summer Kitchen 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. The positives are obvious – most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Everything is made from scratch and there is transparent sourcing of the meat and fish (Mary’s free-range chicken, etc.). There are a reasonable amount of vegetarian options and you can definitely find some vegan dishes too (salads, sandwich, pasta). Summer Kitchen could make the biggest environmental impact by scrapping beef from the menu – replacing it with plant-based alternatives, ideally. Beef has a carbon footprint of around 10 times that of chicken and over 100 times that of pea protein, on average. If everyone one the planet ate 1 lb. of beef per week (the US average), total greenhouse gas emissions would increase by one third! I’ll write a post illustrating all of this soon on the Green Stars Project. So I really appreciate that Summer Kitchen makes more effort than the vast majority of restaurants on improving sustainability so that’s my suggestion for the biggest opportunity for improvement – cut the beef.“

“Excellent food. Made from scratch“

“Great food and atmosphere for celebration“

“Food was great. Friendly staff and Well trained. Manager Bianca was very professional n knowledgeable on all the food recommended with details. Must try. Will be back again ! 💜💜🍷🍷“

“Delicious food, generous portions, and great service. The chicken combo and aloha bbq mix are a must-try—so flavorful and perfectly cooked. iLava is consistently good every time!“

“We love MSK and have been enjoying family dinners here for a couple years now. It’s kid friendly but fancy enough for foodie parents. It’s family owned and strives to carry local seasonal ingredients.“

“my friend and I enjoyed our brunch on the outside patio. food service was fast“