26 Best American Restaurants in Pleasanton

“I wasn't planning on eating here. I was driving down Main Street looking for lunch when Tri-Valley Bistro caught my eye. A convenient parking spot sealed the deal, so I figured, why not?

The greeting was a little awkward when we were asked if we had a reservation for lunch, but things quickly turned around. I ordered the salmon sandwich, and it completely stole the show.

This is easily one of the better salmon sandwich I've had. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the toppings were fresh and balanced, and the house-baked bread was the real secret weapon: crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside. One bite in, and any awkward first impressions were forgotten. I'll definitely be back.“

“Jim's has quality food and the Service has always been excellent ....“

“The food was wonderful. Flavorful with beautiful plating.The restaurant was a simple but classy environment. Just the type of place I like to enjoy a meal.“

“the service was excellent. party of eight and treated like royalty. good food at a good price. We all really enjoyed ourselves. from the host who greeted us to the waitress and servers, just great customer service.“

“Food was great and so was the service…. Securely going back again!!!“

“As someone who’s lived in Pleasanton for years, I’ll admit I’ve become pretty particular—and honestly, a bit disappointed—when it comes to the breakfast and brunch options around town. It’s hard to find a place that really gets all the details right. But this spot was such a refreshing change.
This morning, I met a very close friend for brunch, and we were lucky enough to sit outside on their beautifully decorated patio. It had such a calm, inviting atmosphere—exactly what I look for when I want to actually enjoy a slow morning and good conversation.
I couldn’t help but notice the little touches right away. The coffee cups and dishware were absolutely beautiful—thoughtful and elegant without feeling overdone. And the coffee itself? Genuinely excellent.
I ordered the veggie omelette, and it was exactly what I wish more places would serve—perfectly balanced, not overloaded, and not skimpy either. Just the right portion, cooked well, and satisfying without leaving me feeling weighed down. The fresh fruit on the side was a lovely compliment.
I walked away from brunch feeling completely satisfied—not just full, but happy with the entire experience. I’ll absolutely be coming back.“

“Best sports bar in downtown Pleasanton! Upscale bar food and great beers on tap. Staff and owners are amazing! My favorite local hangout!!!“

“Vic’s All Star has it all for the whole family: your vegan cousin, your picky kids who only eat pancakes and bacon, your friend who’s a bottomless pit for humongous omelets. Want something lighter? Check out their healthier options. Craving a Mediterranean wrap? They’ve got it. In the mood for a classic brunch? Go for it— they have delicious, traditional dishes that hit the spot. This is the kind of place you keep coming back to because the food is SO good you’ll want to try everything on the menu. The chilaquiles omelet was incredible—no canned salsas or beans here, folks. Everything tastes homemade and authentic. The quality is high, and the ingredients are fresh; you can tell this isn’t some plastic-wrapped plate heated up in a microwave. Their potatoes make an amazing side, especially with the breakfast dishes. And the best part? It’s the kind of restaurant where you’re greeted with a warm smile and instantly feel at ease and welcome. Highly recommend—such a great place!“

“Wonderful employees and kind to everyone that comes in.“

“We came for an event hosted at this restaurant. The staff was amazing and very helpful. The menu was all vegetarian so we didn't had high hopes with it knowing it's all American restaurant. But it turns out that the best part was the food. The vegetarian lasagna was the best I had! Compliments to the chef!!“

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“After a long day flying into Oakland from the east coast in December with bad weather, we arrived frazzled & tired but ok. Since we were on east coast time, we just wanted to eat & go to bed. Michael, a front desk attendant, gave us outstanding customer service - the best we have ever seen from a front desk staff. He went out of his way for us as they tried to help us figure out a way to get to Lake Tahoe in between blizzards. There was also a female front desk clerk who was helping also but I forgot her name. He went above and beyond to make our stay. Thank you, Michael. Room was your typical Courtyard. It is an older hotel & definitely needs an upgrade. Good local owned restaurant next door. Right off the interstate 580 & about 20-25 minutes’ drive to Oakland airport without traffic. Cons: Hotel charges for parking. Not sure if they have problems in the area, but it seemed to be safe. It seemed strange to pay for parking for a hotel in the suburbs. If you like my review, I hope you'll click the 'helpful' button; those of us who write reviews live for those and it motivates us to do more.“

“Looks good and Tastes good!“

“Next time your in Pleasanton you have to stop bu here. Best breakfast I have had in a long time.“

“Big shout out to the service at Denny’s over the Labor Day weekend in Pleasanton. Javier personally accommodated a group of 20+ all week long while we were in town for the Scottish Highland Games. He is what is missing from the service industry! Take notes.“

“I went for my monthly turkey dip again last night. Once again the French fries were perfect, the dip was giant and the au jus was piping hot. The multiple screens all had different sports, so I could watch spring training baseball while my dad could watch his thing, ( I don't much pay attention once I focus). The service is impressive! There were only three of them, including the bartender, and we had everything we needed before we knew we needed it. Love these guys and I look forward to seeing them next month.“

“We had an event after a memorial service at Sidetrack and can’t say enough good things. Todd and everyone that helped us were amazing. The food (big kudos on the cauliflower), the atmosphere and service was incredible. We were in the Angela Patio on a rainy night and the patio was cozy with the heaters and the perfect place to have a special event. Thank you Todd.. everyone was so kind and you all took such great care of our family! I would recommend you to everyone.“

“I came here for Michigan vs UCONN and left knowing I'll be back with the family to have them try some of the fantastic food options. This visit was very unexpected, but really glad that I came to enjoy the food and drinks that were offered. Three drinks with appetizer and entree later, every part of me left happy.“

“Love this place. Can't really go wrong. But I prefer the steak fries“

“After over 30 years, our local czech place (DJ's Bistro in Concord) closed, so we took a longish drive to Pleasanton (45 min each way) to Naschmarkt.

We love good eastern European/German food and given the long drive, we tried a lot of things and took a bunch home. The sausage plate was great with three big sausages, mustard, fantastic potatoes with cucumber and dill, sauerkraut, and red cabage. It was worth the drive just for this sausage plate and pilsner. We did not love the sausage of the day (an English banner with a bit too much bread in it) and will substitute it next time. The arugula and beet salad was wonderful, with generous, perfectly roasted, beets and a well balanced dressing with a good feta. The jägerschnitzel (unbreaded schnitzel with rich mushroom gravy) was fantastic. I got the pork version (they also have veal) and asked for it with spaetzle and sauerkraut. The jägerschnitzel had lots of flavor and there was delicious gravy with plenty of mushrooms. We LOVE good spaetzle and this was among the very best – soft and flavorful, absorbing the gravy perfectly.

They have a full bar with interesting cocktails along with great beers (including dark and pilsner) and wines including Rieslings (a few wonderfully dry). The apple strudel was good, with excellent ice cream (but my Hungarian grandma would not call it “strudel” – it was spiced apple in a puff pastry shell, which was good, but is not “strudel” which has many thin layers of puff pastry and spiced apple). The Fiaker=Double espresso with cherry brandy & whipped cream was perfect. We are looking forward to going back soon.“

“The gym is great. Pretty much everything you could ask for. Giant tennis area, 2 basketball courts, lots of cardiov machines, yoga studios with lots of classes, I usually don't have to wait for anything in the weight room. The big drawback is the cost. Very expensive membership. I wouldn't be going here if I had to pay for cost of membership.“

“Amazing whiskey selection and great food!“

“Good Drinks 🍹 Professional Servicers And Nice Views“

“This was my first time and I will be back!!“

“Thank you, Carlos the manager and Carlos, the server. You guys are the absolute rockstars. Back story - a kid’s ordinary pizza 🍕 birthday 🎂 party was made so efficient and fun for the kids by the team members that it felt like a five star ⭐️ event center venue. So glad we decided to host our daughter’s birthday party at your place.“

“very good, efficient and friendly staff and of course, the food was great!“