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!“

“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!“

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

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

“Great food and ambience here!“

“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 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 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.“

“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“

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

“It was our first time and the service was amazing. Our dinner was more than excellent, the grilled pork chops with sweet potato puree best ever tasted. Great selection in red wine and great atmosphere! Owners were there and were very welcoming and down to earth! 100% recommended“

“The lamb chops were phenomenal!“

“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.“

“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 .“

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

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

“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*“

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

“Personable and professional service. Promptly served“

“My only prior experience with Commis' culinary output was tracking their takeout format during the pandemic, making this my first opportunity to witness the menu executed in its native environment.

Arrived slightly behind schedule due to a minor orientation error on approach from the west. The prominent exterior 'Commis' signage is actually positioned over a secondary doorway—blocked by a rope and obscured by a black curtain—which I mistakenly flagged as the threshold. After waiting until 5:06 PM, I stepped further east down the sidewalk to discover the actual entrance. Once inside, check-in was seamless. I was engineered into a stunning table boasting an uncompromised, direct line of sight into the kitchen —an ideal vantage point for observation. For those driving, district parking is highly efficient; there is an open lot a three-minute walk away completely integrated with the ParkMobile app.

The dining room operates with high aesthetic intent. The table setting is beautifully minimalist, accented by fresh floral arrangements. Ambient audio consists of low-profile, rhythmic electronic beats without discernible tracking, allowing the focus to remain on the room’s acoustics. Notable property asset: the restroom features neatly folded, reusable linen cloths, a detail I always inspect and appreciate.

The beverage program opened strong with a well-balanced cocktail featuring a flawless, hyper-clarified ice block cleanly monogrammed with the house branding.

Plating geometry across the board was visually stunning. Certain courses were deployed using a strict three-point presentation matrix on the table, showing deliberate service choreography.

The clear peak of the engineering here is their legendary signature dish: the slow-poached egg yolk resting in a malted cream base with smoked dates and crisp alliums. It is a brilliant study in texture—velvety, rich, and profoundly comforting. This singular dish justifies the entire booking.

From an operational standpoint, the pacing of this meal was exceptional—easily ranking in the top five dining experiences I have tracked globally. The kitchen and floor staff maintained a hyper-focused, synchronized posture throughout the multi-hour window. Service movements were fluid, deliberate, and entirely free of friction.

Crucially, the clearing of empty plates was immediate, and successive courses materialized without a single dead gap. Staff check-ins were frequent but entirely non-invasive. This baseline pace never wavered, holding perfectly steady even as the dining room reached peak capacity later in the evening. A masterfully managed system.“

“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!“

“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. ☺️“

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

“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.“

“They're always so nice to me here! Mama loves the craft cocktails and the book curations. We live nearby so it's a favorite neighborhood hang, and we appreciate all the thought that went into the menus.“

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

“open mic Tuesdays and the food and atmosphere!“

“Elizabeth is a wonderful waitress who catered to our every need and gave us a taste of every sauce on the menu that went with our delicious burgers, fries & onion rings! We stopped in on 11/2 during a cruise stop.“

“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!“

“Food was great and drinks was great.“

“I always have a good time great food💕“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“Outstanding in every possible way. Best fried fish I’ve ever eaten, and everything on the tasting menu was excellent: the corn bread, salad, boiled peanuts, shishito peppers, hushpuppies and beans and rice. So much care has been put into the details, from the food to the atmosphere to the lighting.“

“I love Zs cafe. Its like going to Cheers. The staff is warm and friendly. The food is great and so are the cocktails. Big shout out to Pia who makes the best drinks in town! The owner of Zs, Medhi has created a little piece of heaven in Oaklad.“

“We ferried over from SF to explore Treasure Island and we found a GEM in Aracely. Our original destination for lunch was Mersea, but the kitchen was backed up by an hour and we only had an hour and a half to catch our ferry back to SF. We saw this “cafe” listed and decided to check it out. We walked about 5-10 mins and were thinking this “cafe” would be low-end hot dogs or maybe burger and fries… As we got closer, we could see it was a more sophisticated spot than we imagined. We entered a beautiful outdoor patio, surrounded by manicured landscaping and were greeted by the fabulous host who showed us (and our little dog) to a table with shade and sun (as we requested). I strolled inside to see a modern, upscale dining area and past the counter is a large space that would be dreamy for a party. The brunch menu listed the most original and thoughtful dishes I’ve seen in a while. Making a decision was nearly impossible, but I opted for the quinoa, beet, roasted artichoke heart salad with cashew dressing. My friends had the Early Girl tomato and burrata dish and the extraordinary avocado toast. Everything was exquisite, including the service! It’s well-priced for the high quality ingredients, and the portions are generous, but not overwhelming. This is one of my favorite new finds - completely unexpected and absolutely worth another visit.“

“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!“

“A delightful neighborhood venue 😊❗️“

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

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

“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.“