Restaurants in Hayward

“fantastic food and great service. 10/10 will be going back again for more good food.”

“Pleasantly surprised! The drinks were delicious, the smoky old fashioned came with a toasted marshmallow! , great Pinot noir wine . There was a waiting line bit soon , they gave us seats at the bar and 15 mins later our table was ready . They were super busy so it took 40 mins for the food to come but we knew it was going to be worth it . The chicken wild rice soup was delightful!! We all had steaks. They were tender , juicy, buttery , the sides were divine . The waitresses were excellent, the price was fair. This place should be a supper club !! It was my friend’s birthday So they gave him a delicious dessert for free and the WHOLE restaurant sang happy birthday to him ! So glad we went ! Would very much recommend!!”

“Great food. nice variety of specialty foods. love their Hot melt sandwiches”

“It was breakfast time and they were pretty busy but we got a table right away. Waitress brought our water to the table right away, got our drink order, and we had our food within 20 min. of ordering. Very good food and service! Would definitely eat here again.”

“I work in the industry, so I hate putting a place on blast, but jeez. it was awful. I always thought it was an old adage that the steak was tough as old shoe leather, but I finally experienced it. The tenderloin sandwich was inedible. The bourbon sauce was good, but couldn't make up for the fact that the meat could barely be cut with a sharp steak knife. How do you make tenderloin that tough? The chicken BLT tasted okay, but was sloppily thrown together. And the fries!!!! How do you get thin cut fries to be so soggy and limp like chow mein noodles? I planned on going back to see if the Italian Beef stood up to where I grew up, but I won't be going back. $35 for 2 sandwiches with fries? No drinks, no apps? This was a $24 order tops at any reasonable joint, and one that serves way better food. I'm aware that most of the reviews are good, but I'm sure that's family and friends. If you've never been, don't go. It was like flushing $35 down the toilet. Even McD's would have been better. Sorry.”

“Usually this place is awesome, from sitting down, getting food, then leaving. I have been here for over an hour for breakfast and havent got my food yet. Took 20 minutes to even have a server bring coffee and a menu once we sat down.”

“This is the BEST ever!! We have delivery service & NOT one thing has been bad!! Who ever says this food is bad-Lies!! Just got bean dip & chips along with food & it is GREAT!!! Delivered within 15-20 minutes!! Great People!!”

“excellent breakfast and service. The wild rice omelet is the best!”

“We went to RayJays today for lunch and the food was excellent 💯 ! ! Met and visited with Owners Ray and his Wife Helen, Super Nice People and We will be going back Wednesday night for the Pasta Special ! Can't Wait !”

“We felt so welcomed & the food was great. We made a point of to visit twice during our trip”

“Awesome food and very dog friendly!! They even brought our pup a bowl of water!! We’ll definitely be stopping again!!!”

“Burgers were top tier! One of the best smash burgers ive had in recent years. Apps and drinks were great too. Great service and staff. Could use some updating inside and out, definition of dont judge a book by its cover.”

“Nice People good atmosphere but definitely NEED FOOD. The old man at the bar telling me his beer is a pork chop haha isn't enough. Can't wait till their kitchen is open”

“Excellent Everything! And yes... I do get out 😊”

“The pizza here outweighs everything else in and around Hayward... clean comfortable family setting, very welcoming, call ahead and drive over they'll have it ready for u...We highly recommend Outback!!!”

“Sara Jean helped us out and was awesome. Another young lady made sure the table was cleared
When we were done and coffee cups were filled.

Awesome selection and good hit food was available I had the spaghetti one grandson had grilled cheese, the other one had hot beef with gravy, and their dad had salads.

Thanks for the
hot meal and great service on a cold night.

Will stop again!”

“Lively coffee shop in the heart of Hayward. Delicious pastries (we had cran/orange scone and also carrot cake). Friendly staff. It has good energy and seems popular with the locals.”

“Diane is working by herself so don’t expect snappy service. She is absolutely delightful and a pleasure to talk to about anything. You can order whatever you want as long as it’s a burger and fries. And let me say that the half pound burger on a sourdough bun is among the BEST I’ve ever had. We enjoyed the quaint and cozy atmosphere as well. She only takes cash so be prepared and tip her well.”

“We finally got a chance to try Tamarack's this summer and it was AMAZING. It was busy but we were seated within 20 minutes. Excellent service. Super fun atmosphere. We got the ribs (of course) and the BBQ pizza with the gluten free crust. It was the BEST gluten free crust we've ever had. Throughout our meal we had to keep reminding ourselves to slow down so we could keep eating, and eating! My pinot noir was also excellent.”

“This Caribou Coffee location inside Marketplace Foods is fantastic. I came after getting donuts at the grocery store to get a black coffee which was made quickly and efficiently. The coffee was great - hot and fresh. The lady who took my order was friendly as well. Overall, the Caribou inside Marketplace Foods is fantastic and has great coffee.”

“Great owners, staff and atmosphere! Always a great time!!”

“nice atmosphere.. bartender,s are nice.. great music live bands!”

“Wests is simply the best homemade icecream I’ve ever had. The quaint atmosphere of an old fashioned dairy bar, kids carrying a banana split with a smile just as wide and the forty flavors cant be beat. The only downfall is that the line is sometimes out the door and down the street. Staff handle it with patience snd a smile. 😊”

“Much appreciate the multiple options for dairy free icecream! 8 to chose from for my little one—our new favorite icecream store because of this! ❤️”

“We stayed at Deerfoot Resort to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. Cabin 8 was roomy and we loved the screened in porch. The grounds and docks were beautifully maintained. Amanda and her staff were very warm and accommodating. A big THANKS to Jordan and Casey for helping us out with the rental boat! The lodge serves tasty burgers and the chicken salad sandwich was good too. It was the perfect week! Deerfoot Resort is a wonderful place to make family memories!”

“Stopped for a late lunch as we were driving by. Debated about the special for the day but sounded like too much food for me (could have shared). My son had the 1 pound Mighty Hurricane burger and I had the Somewhere Else Club. Both were very good but the side of fries were definitely not our favorite. The bar was pretty quiet as it was an odd time of day. The bartender was friendly and knew the locals as they came in. The locals were also friendly as we chatted at the bar.”

“We went for the first time last night for the fish fry. Everything was amazing! The fish was lightly breaded and had great taste, it, along with the steak cut fries were cooked to perfection. A tasty old fashioned. Fantastic service from Bonnie. My niece inhaled her burger, and we even shared a delectable dessert. Wonderful experience!”

“Love going into The Angry Minnow for lunch & a beer. Cozy Place, & Fun Menu.”

“Great service. Delicious Ribs.”

“Decent menu selections, friendly staff and very good food (the prime rib panini and lobster Mac and cheese were awesome). Limited hours, check before going. Remodeling looks really nice.”

“Our first time in, greeted with amazing hospitality! The kids we given coloring sheets while we waited for our 5 drinks. They were made pretty quick for one staff. There is a cute bookshelf where children can get a free book. Very cute jewelry available too. Affordable prices and as a coffee connoisseur, the best caramel macchiato I have ever had! Thank you and we will be back!!”

“As an out-of-town visitor today who happens to be very picky about bakeries, I was delighted to find such a beautiful array of highest-quality breads and pastries! The Ancient Grains loaf was still fresh and warm from the oven, and the baker/host thoughtfully packaged it for my journey. The apple oatmeal cookie I selected to eat in the car was to die-for. I will for sure return to Firehouse Bakery!”

“An all around excellent dining experience. The food was delicious and the staff was attentive. We had a great time! Thank you!!”

“We got our wedding cake and cupcakes here and just wow. They tasted amazing, looked fantastic, and were everything we wanted. It was so nice to be able to come in and sample things, and work with them to get exactly the look we wanted. Would absolutely recommend.”

“Wonderful owner full of joy and charisma. Makes you feel at home. Juke box, pool table, and of course bonus hole. Simple snacks that get the job done. Great place to grab a drink.”

“great place to take the kids on vacation during the summer and winter”

“Stumbled upon this place on a Friday night. The random chance we took turned out great! Good drinks, great food, spectacular dessert. We got a few items to try:
- breaded mushrooms - crispy and juicy at the same time
- potato skins - cheesy, crispy bacon, cooked just right
- scallops - seared to perfection, rice, asparagus and sauce were all top notch
- fish fry - perfect. Try the cornbread muffin, it's unreal.
- turtle cheesecake - just the right amount of nuts and caramel
- brownie with ice cream - warm brownie, cold ice cream, 100% yes

Yes. To everything!”

“We have been to the landing a few times, never disappointed. The staff are great and they do their best even when they are short handed. I would recommend The Landing to everyone…..”

“I regretted the fact all these years I didn't come to this restaurant til about a year ago... I'm pretty set in my ways...but I will tell you this...I LOVE their menus!! The waitresses are awesome, always BUSY, a very good sign of quality food are being served... I highly recommend this place... YOU WON'T be DISAPPOINTED!!!!”

“By Tuesday they start to run out of dinners. Order ahead. Very odd steaks. Sirloin looked like a tenderloin and the prime rib was cooked/grilled as a single steak and over cooked. But I have had great meals there before .”

“It was our first time eating here tonight and the food was absolutely delicious!!😋 The waitress was awesome and the whole vibe of the restaurant was amazing! We will definitely be back!!”

“Our families goto restaurant everytime we visit Hayward. We ate here 3 times this week and wasn't disappointed by anything we ate. Thank you to the staff for the great time and memories!”

“They have exceptional pizza. Crust is crusty on outside and soft on inside. I always get sausage and pepperoni . Best I’ve ever had and I’ve eaten a lot of pizza in my lifetime.”

“A local recommended this place to us. It was cool to see the interesting mounts! Great atmosphere, and there was some great music playing on the jukebox! The bartender was the only one working and he was great! This was the afternoon of 10-5-2024. He was busy and keeping things clean, and all were severed promptly. My husband even asked him the best spot to see some bear. He didn't think we would see any but told us of a good spot to see some elk! Definitely recommend checking this place out! We only had drinks!”

“Service was above and beyond. Definitely recommend.”

“Met friends here for extended lunch and LOVED everything about it! Wonderful food, great service! Beautiful landscaping and views of the lake!”

“Delicious meal, friendly service.”

“Stopped in for dinner tonight. I had the 8oz filet and my girlfriend had the chicken butternut squash ravioli. Both were amazing! Will definitely be back!”

“Great establishment, great bartenders, just a fun atmosphere! Highly recommend Wayside Sports Bar and Grill.”

“Stopped in today and Desiree was a very nice and accommodating bartender. The food was awesome and the atmosphere was great. I used to go to Somewhere Else but after the rude bartender Danae I will never go back. Thumbs 👍 up to Rivers Edge and Desiree! I will be back!”

“Food was super good and the bloodys were *chef’s kiss* next time we’re in Hayward, we will be stopping in again!”

“Fresh food all the time! Great place to dine in-take out. Large portions, quality food at fair prices. Family run business and they are nice people. 🤩I had Happy Family entree tonight and the shrimp are huge! Highly recommend💯👏 ✨️”