Lara's Fine Dining

1900 Esplanade Dr, Richmond
(510) 234-1860

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ADISA AMBONISYE

Great service and good atmosphere, food could be better seasoned.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Tanya Roland

Beautifully place I love the richmond marina the food is delicious but those old waiters are horrible people, every time I dine there my waiter is horrible their hateful behavior should be discussed and managed moreover their sanctimonious behavior makes my experience less than wonderful is more like pitiful!
I noticed I'm not the only one who feels this way about these old waiters, even their own kind find them intolerable.
Unfortunately no matter how bad you treat other's you will never be one of the crowd!!!
it's such a disservice to yourself.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

L B

This place is an absolute gem. The restaurant is so elegant and has an amazing view, but is still affordable. Everything I've had on the menu is excellent -- incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked and deliciously seasoned. Some of my favorite dishes are the impossible burger, crab salad, and all of the pastas. The deserts are scrumptious, too. All of the staff are incredibly nice and I've only ever had a great experience with the customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacqueline Perlmutter

My husband and I have visited this restaurant over the years in its various identities. On Valentines Day, we’d made a Oceanside table reservation. It was very busy but our hostess, Sylvana, was attentive, gracious, professional and lovely, and got us the table we asked for. The evening offered a prix fixe menu and we enjoyed the fresh sea bass and shrimp. Table service was flawless and friendly, which is kind of amazing for a busy “date night” vibe. I enjoyed the brewed decaf, which is often not the case. For the “four stars” on atmosphere, I found the lighting a tad too bright but, to be fair, there were many families and seniors who benefitted from that. Well done, Lara’s!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Turbo Carlos

By far the best tasting steak Ive ever had, amazing view. Staff is so sweet. The clam chowder next to the breath taking marina view is TOP NOTCH!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stan Hakes

Delicious seafood, meat, pasta, salads and desserts. Have not tried the pizza or sandwiches. Elegant food presentation. Excellent service. Interior of the restaurant has an understated beauty, with soft and pleasant colors. Scenic views of Richmond Marina Bay harbor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Fish of the Day, Homemade Fettuccine with Prawns, Marina Seafood Soup, Bread Service, Salmon Dish, Oysters on a Half Shell, Mashed Potatoes, Linguini Clams

David Kim

Nice view and excellent food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Diana Luz Sandoval

What a hidden gem this place is! From the moment we walked in, we were surrounded by a wonderful ambiance—gorgeous fresh flowers, beautiful smiles, and true professionalism from the staff. We enjoyed a fantastic meal that tasted fresh and delicious, with very generous portions.

Mrs. Lara herself went table to table greeting everyone, and she even sang with her angelic voice, which made the experience feel extra special. My friend and I enjoyed every bit of our food. We really wanted to try the dessert cart, but we were already so full—next time for sure! We will definitely be back. Thank

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fred H.

Fine dining is an experience you provide, not just some words on the title.
It was a disappointment to eat here. The decoration was good, the food was average, and the service was horrible.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Kim Resso

Been here twice and never disappointed. The food is amazing. Love love love the clam chowder and I consider myself a connoisseur of the stuff. Great location with views of the marina. Will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Van Esquivel

Had a business meeting here, food was good, service was great, location was very nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Clint Moore

What a gem! I made a reservation for a party of 15, and they were so accommodating with letting us split the check 3 ways. Food was wonderful and the staff was incredibly friendly. And at the end of the meal, Lara came and sang to the table!

Isabel

The waterfront view is definitely a plus but the food actual taste does not meet expectation, considering the price. The pork chop was rubbery and tough; the fish and chips were just OK but one piece of cod fish was not perfectly cooked--hence, stomach upset after eating there. Food presentation was fune. More than five years ago, when the place was called Salute, food was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Anthony Jenkins

First-time but definitely not the last. Marcus provided excellent service and the food was great. We went on a Saturday so there was a live piano player. I highly recommend 👌🏿.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lucy Greco

This is one of our defaults for a Sunday dinner and it was lovely as usual. We came a little earlier than normal and it was great to sit in the bar. Looking out out the bay on a peaceful Sunday afternoon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad

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