This relaxed, cozy eatery is popular with local vintners and a great recommendation for excellent food. No wonder, as its owners are Giovanni and Donna Scala who also own Scala's Bistro in San Francisco. The wood and tile dining area, adorned with lots of fresh flowers and pottery, features a huge fireplace and glassed-in kitchen. Outside, a sprawling patio overlooks adjacent vineyards. The traditional Italian cuisine is impeccably prepared. Recommended dishes include the Trenne Pasta with Lamb, Artichokes, Olives, Roasted Tomatoes and Ricotta Salata. The wine list features local and Italian vintages and the service is first-rate.
Craft Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Dining, Burgers, Sandwiches and Wings
At the sleek-looking Ad Hoc, Chef Thomas Keller takes the average American meal and cranks it up a notch. Although the decor may be minimalist-style, with plain white walls and chrome tables, the food is anything but. For starters, ease into the Haricots Verts and Garden Fig Salad, and then, make a meal of the Bacalao & Chick Pea Soup. Finish things off and call it a night with a decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding topped with whipped caramel cream. Although on the pricier side, the meals leave you wishing you could eat à la Keller every day.
We do not own a freezer. Everything is fresh. The dogs are a private recipe prepared by our sausage company and delivered twice a week. An Oakland bakery delivers our buns every day. At Sac's we serve good food fast, not fast food.
Hopmonk Tavern is all about live music, great food and alluring spirits. You can visit here and relax in their outdoor space or enjoy the upbeat indoor atmosphere. Theme nights, live performances and other events keep the guests entertained throughout the evening. Their outdoor venue along with their delicious food and craft beers making it an ideal location to celebrate special occasions.
Located within the Long Meadow Ranch in Saint Helena, the Farmstead is the property's premier dining location, specializing in contemporary American fare. The interiors have a rustic elegance and feature sleek wooden furnishings, dim lighting, and intimate seating areas. You can maybe start off by ordering the Warm Burrata, and then follow it up with their special Grass-fed Steak Tartare and Wood Grilled Heritage Pork Chop. If ribs are something that you really crave for, the Heritage Saint Louis ribs will surely not disappoint you.
Marica
Marica Restaurant is truly a dining option gem. The menu highlights California Cuisine, with most ingredients being organic and sustainable. The specials change frequently. The mussels appetizer is a favorite, as are the dollar oysters, and you can't go wrong with the lobster, rib eye, and chocolate souffle. Marica Restaurant also features an affordable prix fixe three-course dinner; be sure to check their website to see the choices available. Reservations are recommended.
Located at Broadway Plaza, True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant in Walnut Creek known for seasonal food made with fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients. From bowls and salads to burgers, entrées and more, every option is prepared without seed oils, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly choices available. Dine-in service spans lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with pickup, delivery, catering and private dining offered as well. It's an easy choice for downtown meetups, lunch with friends, date nights and family occasions.
