32 Best American Restaurants in Walnut Creek

“When we visit NorCal we always make as many stops here as possible. I think we’ve covered a lot of the breakfast/lunch options and we’ve been very pleased. The food is always fresh and tasty but some standouts are any of the omelettes and Benedict dishes. I love their blueberry power scone, but a family favorite is the zucchini bread which personally I find just a bit too sweet. The salads are fresh and filed with a wide variety of veggies. My recent tuna salad was so big that I took half of it home.
The service here is outstanding, all lovely smiles and attentiveness.“

“This hidden gem was delightful! Everything was delicious, from the lemon and cucumber flavored spa water to the crème brûlée.“

“First visit. Everything was delicious. Poutine fries, a side salad, and the Pittsburgh Cheese Steak. Will definitely be back.“

“Delicious food. Loved the fact the food was done quickly. Loves the outside seating“

“Have a good variety to please everyone“

“I cannot say enough good things about Lettuce in Walnut Creek. Every single dish we have tried has been absolutely fabulous and I do not use that word lightly. The flavors are fresh and vibrant, the ingredients are clearly high quality, and you can tell the team puts real love into what they do. Whether you are going for one of their signature salads, grain bowls, or something seasonal, it always hits that perfect balance of healthy and satisfying. It is one of the few places where eating clean does not feel like you are sacrificing taste. In fact, it is the opposite. You will leave feeling nourished and spoiled. The vibe is modern and inviting, the service is warm and efficient, and everything is just beautifully presented. It has become a go to spot for our family, especially when we want something fast but genuinely delicious. Highly recommend for anyone in the Walnut Creek area or passing through. Lettuce is doing something special and it shows in every bite.“

“Food is always good. Can’t go wrong 😁👍🏼“

“I went to brunch with my girlfriends we had great service wonderful bloody Mary we will go back the food was excellent“

“We love MSK and have been enjoying family dinners here for a couple years now. It’s kid friendly but fancy enough for foodie parents. It’s family owned and strives to carry local seasonal ingredients.“

“Good Food , They have some incredible, delicious pasta and a pleasant atmosphere.“

“I always have fun here! Comedy night was a blast! Thank you!!! Please have more waitresses next time for the show! 😁“

“I always have fun here! Comedy night was a blast! Thank you!!! Please have more waitresses next time for the show! 😁“

“Great food and atmosphere for celebration“

“Excellent American plates, especially the tri-tip platter. Generous portions all around. Rarely does anyone in our family leave food on the plate. But here, we even took some half plates to go. They recommend medium rare on the tri-tip and that’s exactly the right taste. Love the bbq sauces on the table. And love the sides, especially the mixed veggies and sweet potatoes. You can’t go wrong here. Can’t wait to come back and try something else. Easy street parking or lots nearby. Put this place on your list the next time you’re in Walnut Creek.“

“All I’m gonna say is don’t sleep on the marketplace Café.

This place is great for simple eats like soups, salads, and sandwiches but the spicy shrimp Pomodoro and the pepperoni and mushroom pizza were surprisingly tasty. They also have seasonal specials like birria pizza, yum!

The pizza reminded me of the pizzas that you get at an artisanal pizza joint. It was handmade and executed really well.

The blackened salmon Caesar is so delish and I order it frequently for lunch.

My server Oscar was pleasant, kind and attentive.“

“We had such a great experience at The Cooperage! We’re visiting from Hawaiʻi and were really excited to finally try this place, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was welcoming and the food was delicious. Everything felt very classic and well done.

A special thank you to Sonia, the manager, who was incredibly attentive and checked on us throughout our visit to make sure everything was perfect. It really meant a lot and made the experience feel extra welcoming.

Our server Owen was also fantastic friendly, professional, and very attentive. He made great recommendations and took great care of us.

The whole team made us feel really welcome and we’re so glad we came while visiting from Hawaii . We’ll definitely recommend The Cooperage to friends and family who come to the mainland“

“What a fun night. This was our first time @ Citrus Fresh Grill and we very much enjoyed it. Started with some delicious appetizers that all at the table partook from and all were happy. For entrees between us we tried Fresh Grilled Cod, Skirt Steak, Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Caesar salad - let me just say this - we were a clean plate table because everyone loved their food. The only sad part was we were to full to even look at the dessert menu. Can't wait to go back.“

“Great food and if you like hot, they’ve got it!“

“Enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere to watch sports!“

“Awesome food and great service!!!“

“Best Sundaes around! Family favorite for years! Gotta have my Brown n White!“

“I love this place! Love the food, love the ambiance love the service and it’s great for my kids too!“

“The place is nice.. has great food..“

“First visit had a pasta dish, the food was so-so, second visit was for the Christmas Eve menu…..prime rib was PERFECT, service great both times!“

“Amazing food including the New York steak“

“One of my favorite spots in Walnut Creek. Service is always good and everything on the menu is delicious.“

“Had a great time. Other bars were closing at 9pm on a Sunday and these guys were open until 2. I've been going here for years and have never had a bad experience. Tucked away in a parking lot off of the main street. Turn down sos drive and left into the parking lot halfway down the hill, and you'll find it.“

“It’s all good very good barbecue sauce so tasty“

“This place was the single redeeming thing in the area. I got stuck in this commercial cesspool for four and a half hours and wandered around for 3 of them trying to find decent food worth the price or some store that wasn't marked up for garbage. No dice. Finally found this place tucked away, so thankful. Had a couple drinks and chatted with old locals. Definitely support this place. In general I'll be avoiding the area but if I ever find myself there again I'll definitely go in for a drink and to get a brake from the depressing retail area outside.“

“Super kind waitress who took really good care of me and the fam! I’d always gotten some form of pancakes, but for the first time I tried something else. And wow was the biscuits fried chicken gravy sandwich delicious!

Kid-friendliness: Incredibly kind and patient with the three little ones“

“Great salad place. I had the harvest salad. It was very tasty and hit the spot. The person who helped me was very friendly and helped make my first visit a very positive one. I ate at an outdoor table which totally aligned to how I like to chill and have a great lunch.“

“csme here for our first date and now our 1st anniversary.“