New American Restaurants near Richmond, CA

“Pizza was amazing and the music was awesome 💕 a great neighborhood place with friends!“

“Great sandwiches and tasty food. the people are very friendly“

“Best lumpia ever, always fresh and crisp with just the right amount of filing“

“So happy to find a delicious and friendly restaurant that doesn’t close in the afternoon in my neighborhood. We have been there several times in the past couple months and I’m still trying new things on the menu. My husband tried the ribs which he said were the best he’s ever had and half the serving went home with him. It was huge! Desserts are exceptional especially the flan. I’m still exploring their vegetarian options but so far my favorite is their version of chili relleno. Come and relax and enjoy the food and friendly atmosphere!“

“Friends here visiting and found this gem of a place! Best thing is we didn’t have to go far! Food was delicious!“

“Fantastic food - reasonably priced and great service! Tasha was amazing!“

“What an amazing culinary experience! We had a three course meal. The waiter was very helpful, friendly and had great recommendations! I highly recommend this place if you're in San Francisco!“

“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“

“Great food and ambience here!“

“The view is comfortable and the dishes are exquisite. It is highly recommended.“

“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.“

“Personable and professional service. Promptly served“

“I must say i had high hopes but the meal was tasteless but my friends had too much salt. I wanted to like it. Wont return, wont recommend. ☹“

“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“

“Cozy place for breakfast in town. Good foods mixture between American and Thai highly recommend friendly service .“

“The food inside is delicious and healthy portions. The service here is great too!“

“The lamb chops were phenomenal!“

“Food was great and drinks was great.“

“I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I am a business owner a few doors down and I wandered in with a friend after work one night about a month ago. We were met with such incredible warmth from the staff and the environment itself, even without a reservation. We sat at the bar and were greeted by Josh, only to find out later that he is the owner. He made excellent recommendations on everything from our drinks to dessert. The bar didn’t feel isolated from the rest of the restaurant and guests, but rather was lively hub frequented by kitchen and serving staff and warmed by a smoldering wood fire. The coziest. We swooned for the poke appetizer, complete with house-made toasted, but not crisp, blue corn tortillas. The pork shoulder tacos—also to die for. I have to say though, that the star on the sidelines was the beans. I honestly didn’t know I could feel this way about beans…but I digress. Josh bounced around from table to table all night, never letting a single ball drop, making every guest feel like *his* guest. A pot de crème sealed the evening in perfect bliss. I’m back a month later with the same friend, eating different and somehow even more incredible entrees: ribeye, halibut and a rhubarb crisp for dessert. I scarcely ever take the time to write a review as I prefer to vote with my $ and my feet, but I simply couldn’t eat here again without taking the time to sing it’s praises. Eat here.“

“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*“

“We have such a great time, owner so nice. We even had the same last name. Food was excellent“

“Lovely little gem of a place , fabulous food & service, highly recommend.“

“Celebrated my husband’s birthday here and it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable dinners we’ve had in a long time.

The service stood out from the moment we sat down. Fresh cutlery for every course, the table cleared and tidied between dishes, and the staff walked us through the ingredients and story behind each plate. The 20% service charge felt completely earned.

The menu blends Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Northern California influences — Thai-style sour and spicy notes, fresh oysters and herbs, Chinese pork meatballs, duck glazed with Shaoxing wine and soy, a Japanese-inspired beef rice — all reflecting the chef’s Chinese-Thai roots. The flavors really suit an Asian palate, and the portions are generous. I thought the snapper was the grand finale, but course after course kept coming until we were completely full! The rose ice cream at the end was unforgettable — floral, light, and not too sweet.

And the plating is genuinely art. The chef loves pairing dishes with flowers: delicate blossoms over the sashimi, a dew-covered mini lotus leaf resting on the meatballs. Every dish was a feast for the eyes.

Food, plating, service — all at a Michelin two-star level, and at around $279 per person before tax it almost feels like a deal. Location is in downtown Oakland with public parking a 2-minute walk away (I’d recommend the garage over street parking). Highly recommend!“

“We returned to this restaurant twice during our visit to SF, it was that good. Very much enjoyed the garlic soy chicken wings, salmon eggs benedict, kimchi, bulgogi, pimped up ramyun, and of course the bacon.“

“Food was good! Atmosphere was fun!“

“I ate here a few times during my stay at The Jay, and the service is excellent! The staff is very kind and attentive. My regular waitress Kathy took good care of me, and made sure I was well caffeinated (excellent lattes) for my work trip.

The duck soup has one of the best broths I’ve had in a long time. I also really enjoyed the fried quail and croquettes. And the lounge is a beautiful space to spend time between meetings.“

“The exceptional service is enough to put The Patio on my favorite list 😊“

“I always have a good time great food💕“

“Tummy comfort food in great post-industrial space. Friendly service, craft cocktails. Good menu options and specials. Outdoor tables also available.“

“Best breakfast ever. I come from Sacramento just for their breakfast. Their service is great. They are quick with seating and serving no matter how busy they are. Their orange juice is the best I’ve ever had. I get their bacon breakfast burrito and eggs Benedict. Highly recommend any time you come to San Fran. Also. Parking isn’t crazy. Lots of walkable things to do after eating as well. ☺️“

“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.“

“Their food is some of the best I’ve had in quite some time. We stumbled upon this corner restaurant by accident and had zero regrets. Our favorites are the chicken and waffle burrito and their French toast. Their French toast is the best I’ve ever had, soft and flavorful. You must check this place out!“

“open mic Tuesdays and the food and atmosphere!“

“An amazing restaurant with an interesting history and spectacular view of the Bay. Great service and food. And the Caprice is fully wheelchair accessible. Thanks for a great dining experience!“

“The Lounge is truly an exceptional spot and has quickly become one of our regular go-to places. The atmosphere is welcoming, the drinks are consistently excellent, and the overall experience is always first-class.

What truly sets this bar apart, however, is the outstanding service—especially from Jennifer C. behind the bar. She is an absolute professional and a rockstar at what she does. On our most recent visit, the bar was completely packed, yet Jennifer handled the crowd with remarkable efficiency, composure, and attention to detail. Despite the volume, she ensured every drink was prepared promptly and with the same high level of quality and consistency.

It’s rare to find a place that combines great ambiance, excellent drinks, and genuinely exceptional service. The Lounge delivers on all fronts, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommended.“

“good drinks, good food, friendly service, outdoor dining, i'll be back“

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

“A delightful neighborhood venue 😊❗️“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Oakland! The food is amazing and so are the cocktails. The vive is is unreal!!!“

“We had a fantastic meal delivered to our house. Had never been to Z Cafe so our first time trying the food. It was all so delicious. I made an error when i ordered and Mehdi called me right away to explain and then helped me order. He was so kind and helpful. Never had that kind of service from anyone anywhere! We are so impressed to find this great place in our town, Oakland. where we've lived our whole lives. We'll be back and tell all our family and friends , too! Thank you !“

“Delicious food and cocktails.“

“I had the jerk chicken, amazing flavors and super tender. Large servings, excellent food and a great atmosphere. Definitely going back!“

“An exceptional experience that we truly relished. We were very impressed not only with the food but the wine pairings for the California wine selection. Nice light show at the Transamerica building as we left (not courtesy of Quince of course). Only frustration: Our reservation confirmation (receipt) with paid deposit did not include even a simple list of what we paid for (i.e. 2x gastronomy & 1 California wine pairing). I called Quince to confirm our choices, and asked on the call for an emailed confirmation of our selection and was told that we would receive one.“

“We ordered the family dinner and added the jumbo prawns. Very happy with our selections. Everything was right on point. Server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks/wine, very professional. We had high expectations and were very pleased after our dinner.“

“The staff was so nice to let us come in and rest with all our luggage in between our cruise and flight. The food was really delicious.
Side note due to the older building there is no accessible restroom, however we were able to use the one next door.“

“Had the Italian style sandwich here..... Really solid sandwich. What really got me though is the cook gave me this fantastic in-house made habanero sauce then I just ended up dunking over every bite I was absolutely in love with it. Really cool to sit at the counter and watch them cook, chef was such a friendly dude and the server as well! Really enjoyed the vibe of just hanging out and eating my meal“

“Been coming here since 1977. Always great food and adult beverages. Best is fried zucchini!!!!“

“Happy hour 🍻 deal is so good 😊“

“It's a small dining area, so was kind of tight but the food was good so I didn't mind. We ordered the seafood omelette, which included shrimp, salmon, bay scallops, cheese and tomatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly. It came with seasoned potatoes, and two large fluffy biscuits that melted in my mouth. The staff was friendly and attentive. I will definitely be a repeat customer.“

“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!“