Best Casual Restaurants in Lafayette

The tuna appetizer is delicious/ the sea bass was as well. I love everything about it except for the noise level - wow - so so loud and it was packed! I will go back during the day !

It was our first dinner here. We had earlier dined here for lunch. Both times we enjoyed it very much. The service is excellent and friendly. The food is outstanding. There were four of us. Two had the onion soup and split a dinner of salmon. I had the seafood stew. The sauce was delicious and the seafood tender. My husband had the short rib dinner which included mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots and peas. He’s a big eater but the portion was so big, he had some to take home for another meal. We will definitely return.

Good everything except music was too loud and incessantly holiday-themed.

We hadn't been to Rooftop since before covid and were totally wowed. Of course, where else would you want to be on a warm, sunny winter day but perched atop Walnut Creek looking on Mt. Diablo and the surrounding hills. We arrived for lunch and all three of us loved our meals -- the dumpling starter was fantastic, and everyone loved their lunch (shrimp tacos, pappardelle/caesar, salmon/caesar). Our server was fantastic, the support staff attentive, the vibe was chill and the music great. Who could ask for anything more. Rooftop is now at the top of our WC dining list.

My wife and I enjoyed our meals. My wife ordered the carnitas bowl. She noted it was very flavorful a good portion of food. I ordered the carne asada wood fired meal. The steak was just excellent. I enjoyed building my own small burritos with Mexican rice and pinto beans. I also ordered one of the house margaritas. It was good, I like the salt along the rim, but it came in a small glass. I guess I am used to larger glass when I order a margarita, but other than wanting a more ample pour, it was also a good drink. We will be back for the Tomahawk and share that meal. We enjoyed our pretty thanksgiving meal at Rancho Cantina.