50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Orinda

“Deliciousness for value and warmth for atmosphere. The host is always welcoming and service accommodating. New favorite place for life. 🤓“

“I’ve been wanting to try jerk chicken for a while and found this spot on Google. Luckily, my sister was also feeling adventurous, so we decided to grab lunch here.
We ordered the jerk chicken, fries topped with jerk chicken, and a shrimp salad. Everything was delicious. The chicken had a nice level of spice, and I really enjoyed the heat. The chef even came out to check on guests, which was a really thoughtful touch.
I would definitely come back and dine here again.“

“Great experience, had walked by this place and someone leaving seeing me reading the menu insisted that I try it out. Wasn’t disappointed, great menu where seafood is the star of the show, recommend the aguachili appetizer and fish and chips. Will return for other menu items. Great service, reservations via resy recommended“

“Great Food, Great Service“

“Wonderful hospitality and warmth coming from the Host Ty Do letting me know more about the Cambodian culture. And BIG Wow on the Sea Food dish: 637. SALMON IN GARLIC BASIL WINE SAUCE : Poached salmon topped w/ roasted garlic, basil, & black mushroom in reduced wine sauce. It's divine! It's my new hot restaurant spot in The Little Town of Alameda.“

“food was great, lind of pricey but worth it“

“Love this little spot. We were able to walk right in, but reservations are recommended. We did more tapas style with several items: 🦪 flight, crudo, smoked trout dip, chips, and homemade focaccia. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. Excellent service and good vibes. I would definitely go back and try more“

“Freshest seafood with great service.“

“I’d gatekeep this place, if I was evil. Fantastic establishment. Oysters are sourced for flavor and not for brand; I’d say they have the best selection in the local area. Food is cooked to perfection and with care. Recipes are Californian, except for - and don’t sleep on - their Buffalo (NY) options such as the fleck and the wings. Excellent stuff. Service is chill and wonderful backyard.“

“First class operation“

“Delicious food and cocktails.“

“Good food & friendly staff!👍🏽“

“love this place. Food is fresh and delicious. Owner is also very hospitable and always greets us with a warm 😃“

“Walk 10 minutes from MacArthur BART and you’ll find paradise in the form of a wine bar. Zach (head chef) and Emilio (line cook) are formerly of Verjus in San Francisco, and let’s just say we followed them across the bridge for a reason. Their expertise and attention to detail are evident in every bite — or sip! ;) On top of this, the service is impeccable. Our waiter, Nico, was a real gem! Thank God he moved from SoCal! Anyways, don’t take my word for it… you’ll just have to try this place for yourself!“

“This place is great! Criss, Matt and Nurika are lovely hosts/chefs and El Mono’s food is amazing. I’ve visited three times now and every time the service, flavors, and atmosphere have made my evening. To many more visits!“

“The breakfast quiche and the bread pudding.“

“we had the fish and chips they were way more than we expected got the 3 fish next time will just get 2 because they were huge and great leftovers had delishous side salads as well as the slaw and garlic chips oh we will be back anxious to try other dishes too! we gout ours to go but they have excellent patio seating which I prefer“

“The taste is very good, I will go there again next time.“

“the food's good, nothing was amazing but more importantly nothing was bad.“

“I had a takeout pizza from this restaurant last night first of all the customer service was absolutely excellent. The person that answered the phone had a really pleasant customer focused manner , nothing was too much trouble and he was so polite. The pizza was absolutely amazing , I hate anything that is too heavy and it was so light and lovely , the ingredients tasted extremely fresh , I would 100% recommend this place based upon my first experience and I will be back thanks so much 🥰“

“😀First visit here after years of walking past it. The veggie combo and meat combo platters were among the best I've had at Berkeley and Oakland's many great Ethiopian restaurants. Service was very fast and friendly and outdoor back-patio was peaceful. I will be back soon and often.“

“They have individual cooking pots so that each person can get their own broth to cook in which is great when your party likes different spice levels. They provide a good variety of vegetables and mushrooms and choices for sides including vegetables and traditional Chinese hotpot meats like tripe. The pumpkin worked really well.
The steaks were fresh and very thin so easy to cook. The wagu was very fatty, but the menu did say 40% fat. The chuck was perfect to american tastes.“

“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 ! 💜💜🍷🍷“

“Hands down the best restaurant in Martinez. I travel from Vallejo to enjoy the Salmon and steak hibachi. The staff are so kind and friendly. The dining area is always spotless. I highly recommend you come here if you’re looking for a good quality meal!!!!“

“I have to say this experience exceeded expectations from start to finish.

A dear friend insisted I try the pineapple coconut cakes, ordering four and telling me “you will see.” That level of confidence immediately raised my curiosity and it absolutely delivered.

From the moment I walked in, the staff set the tone. They were kind, informative, patient, and genuinely welcoming. That level of service matters, and they got it right.

I initially ordered four plates and appreciated the menu variety, especially seeing whole chicken wings offered. But the real moment came when I sampled the shrimp in my car. It was outstanding. Perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and memorable.

I turned right back around and ordered an additional plate with catfish and shrimp, and that sealed it for me. The shrimp are 🔥🔥🔥!

This is the kind of place that earns repeat visits. The food is bold, the service is warm, and the overall experience leaves a lasting impression. I will absolutely be back.“

“I ❤️ these guys chicken catfish💕💕💕“

“Oakland used to have a lot of these fried-fish takeout places, owned and operated by and for members of the Black community. This place, now run by a Chinese family, continues to serve good, hot fried fish, coleslaw, French fries - and fried rice!“

“10/10 highly recommend! Fresh, tasty, quality ingredients prepared and plated to perfection! Portion sizes are worth the price. Affordable, tasty eats with excellent customer service in a lovely outdoor setting. My son and I had the fish tacos and shared a steak & shrimp birria taco. OMG! INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS AND FLAVORFUL, down to the sliced carrots! I was visiting from the East Coast where they know NOTHING about authentic Mexican food! I could eat at La Grana Fish EVERY DAY!“

“Food and service was excellent“

“Staff is always on point. Good food. Always comes out promptly.“

“I lived in Berkeley in the 80’s & early 90’s. To this day, I miss their veggie pot stickers & Kung Pao Chicken. I love the Long Life Vegi House 💚💚💚“

“Good service and good food“

“Tempura, so crispy. Miso cod, sake toro. I also would like to to recommend the different tastings like the nigiri tasting, the sashimi tasting and also the salmon tasting. They also have raw oysters presented in Japanese style, so good.“

“Great service delicious food cozy atmosphere. Awesome Happy Hour 👍👍👍👍👍“

“the food was amazing!! service was great and the food came out quick!! u definitely recommend this place!!“

“The food was great, the service was excellent, I was very satisfied“

“Great seafood boil restaurant! The place was decorative, and fairly clean for a seafood boil restaurant. The service was great, and the servers and staff were all really friendly. They had great prices, and their crawfish was HUGE! For the interior, it was really cool to see all the different people who ate there, and their decor was great. However, I feel like the lighting could have been a bit better, and have more brighter lights. Although the lights were a bit dim, the food makes up for everything!“

“Our family and friends celebrated at home with an array of our favorites for all tastes. The staff went all out for us with abundant sides. Leftovers for days later. Our family and guests were 😃. Reasonable expenses. Will do again!“

“Does someone who has been in Berkeley for a long time this is one of like the places I feel is a spot that if you've been in the area this will be a place you're probably going to visit. But ultimately this is a spot where me and my family for like to come for some smoothies or small snack. My mom would rather go here then to a place like Jamba Juice because of just how good it is also the location is great it feels Homey the people are very personable. Especially if they remember you because if they remember you they'll know exactly what you want every time when they see you.

And ultimately the reason why I'm finally leaving a review is quite simply we came to their place right when they were about to start closing just wanting some smoothies and they were able to make us some and they got my mom's order just a little wrong because she didn't want something in her smoothie they went out of their way at their closing time to not only make her one smoothie because she said she wouldn't even be able to completely finish the customary one they're working but another just because she talked about possibly splitting it with my little sister. The people that work there deserve this good review and I hope that they keep thriving.

This picture is just one of the smoothies I got“

“Every roll was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The staff were welcoming and attentive.
In the end they offered me plum wine but I asked for ice cream and they accommodated.
I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Yummy yummy yummy! Really our "go to" place for Mexican food in the neighborhood. Even make a point to go there when it's out-of-the-way! Try it - you'll love the food!!!“

“Highly Recommended Hot Pot Spot – Fresh, Flavorful, and Fantastic Value!
I recently visited this hot pot restaurant and it quickly became one of my new favorites in the area. From the moment we walked in, the experience was outstanding.
The ingredients are incredibly fresh — the thinly sliced meats, vibrant vegetables, and seafood all looked and tasted top-quality, with no signs of staleness. You can really tell they source high-quality items and prepare everything daily.
The broths and flavors are delicious! Whether you prefer a rich, spicy Sichuan-style pot or a milder, savory one, the soups are perfectly balanced and packed with depth. The dipping sauces are customizable and addictive — we couldn’t stop dipping and refilling our bowls. Everything was so tasty that we kept ordering more rounds.
Hygiene is clearly a priority here. The tables, utensils, and hot pot stations were spotlessly clean, and the staff maintained excellent cleanliness throughout our meal. It felt safe and comfortable, especially for sharing a hot pot experience.
The service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and efficient. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, helped with recommendations, and made sure our broth stayed at the right temperature and our plates were cleared promptly. The whole team made us feel welcome and well taken care of.
Best of all, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. It’s genuinely good value — you leave satisfied without breaking the bank, making it perfect for casual dinners, family gatherings, or group outings.
Overall, if you’re craving authentic and satisfying hot pot, this place delivers on every level: freshness, taste, cleanliness, service, and affordability. We’ll definitely be back soon!“

“1111 Solano is a new location for this restaurant. Previously near Craneway and before the pandemic in Point Richmond. Same chef, same staff, and same excellent food and service.“

“My experience at D.Monaghans on the hill was very good I must say! The brunch we had for mother's day was great!!! Oh my plate I had an omelette that you can build your own omelette menu I put all vegetables in my omelette with a side of turkey sausage any black cup of coffee also I had a bowl of shrimp and grits they were delicious so don't sleep on this place. Also my family enjoyed the food as much as I did even my grandson couldn't stop eating the great food. The dinner menu have a vast amount of great meals on it and there a great bar with good drinks and IPA!!!“

“Best poke place, delicious sauces and fresh fish 👍“

“My friends favorite place, we shared general chicken, beef and chicken Fried rice, dumplings, skinny noodles chow main. The dumplings were okay, a lot of meat. General chicken was Crispy and little spicy, it is sweet. The chowmein with skinny noodle was little dry, picked the thicker noodle of you want to ordered chowmein. Fried rice was huge and they like us do a combo chicken and pork. In general, I like the food with the chili oil. The service was good.“

“Great food! Great service.“

“Great food, Indoor dining and excellent service!“

“We stopped in got some Fish & Chips (cat fish) and Onion rings and soda.As a very picky Aussie who loves good Fish & Chips most stores here in the US I’d score at a 6/10 but this little hole in the wall shop it’s easy an 8/10 the chips where good size the fish was average size for all the US stores I’ve tried but this little store the batter was crispy and the fish cooked perfectly the onion rings where good the Chips where very good but I feel a few extra minutes in the oil would have made them a perfect Crispy outer and hot and fluffy“

“Nominated for one of Martinez best Mexican restaurants!!🥳🍽️“