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1. Gibson’s Irish Pub
4.3
Awesome(61)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • Walnut Creek
Booked 5 times today
Unwind in our cozy atmosphere while enjoying live music, dueling pianos, and the thrill of live sports, all paired with delicious food and lively Irish charm. Let us be your go-to spot for great drinks, unforgettable performances, and good times with friends. 
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2. Fizz Walnut Creek
4.6
Exceptional(54)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Walnut Creek
Booked 3 times today
FIZZ IS 21 & OVER ONLY!Experience the Sparkle of Fizz Walnut Creek – Your Destination for Champagne & Sparkling Wine!Discover Fizz Walnut Creek, the East Bay’s premier champagne bar and dining experience. Located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, Fizz offers a curated selection of luxury champagnes, sparkling wines, and expertly created champagne flights! Pair your drinks with our small plates, oysters, duck fat fries, cheese boards, caviar, and other items to enhance your champagne experience!Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, planning a romantic date night, or gathering with friends, Fizz provides a chic, vibrant atmosphere with options like our cozy heated patio, intimate private bubbles room, and full venue buyouts. Join us for exclusive events, wine club perks, and a dining experience that sparkles as much as the bubbles in your glass.Reserve your table on OpenTable today and let us add a little fizz to your evening!
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3. Pinstripes - Walnut Creek
3.7
Very Good(22)
Price: Expensive
• American • Walnut Creek
Booked 4 times today
Our Walnut Creek location offers a unique variety of entertainment and events every day of the week. Enjoy our made-from-scratch Italian-American cuisine during Saturday & Sunday Brunch with the family, happy hour after work, or a night of bowling and bocce.
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4. The Cooperage American Grille
4.5
Awesome(2739)
Price: Expensive
• American • Walnut Creek
Booked 21 times today
The Cooperage is serving up the ultimate upscale American Comfort Food in the heart of Walnut Creek. The extensive menu features favorites such as a smoked Prime Rib French dip, our signature burger, and the Grilled Fish Tacos. The Cooperage also offers a variety of lighter, vegetarian options, including a selection of salad entreés made with local and organically grown ingredients.The Cooperage is a neighborhood hangout, great for a date night or dinner with the family. Featuring a bar-casual atmosphere including flat screen TV's, a large selection of beer and wine on tap, and an award winning cocktail list.Private events can also be booked at The Cooperage year-round. Family gatherings and business functions, to rehearsal dinners, showers and birthday celebrations. Choose from our assortment of private spaces perfect for parties large or small.
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5. True Food Kitchen - Walnut Creek
4.3
Awesome(3376)
Price: Moderate
• American • Walnut Creek
Booked 35 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Walnut Creek for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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6. The Hideout Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(1786)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lafayette
Booked 65 times today
The Hideout Kitchen is a Lafayette, family owned and operated restaurant that's best known for serving a seasonal menu of Californian comfort cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant provides a warm, yet upscale dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends or sharing a special dinner with loved ones, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home.
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7. Locanda Positano
4.7
Exceptional(1450)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lafayette
Booked 30 times today
Enzo Rosano grew up in a town just outside of Naples, Italy. His fondest memories of his childhood are centered around his mother’s cooking and the spirited meals he shared with his eight siblings. Mama Carmela’s amazing cooking kept her children close to home throughout their childhood and young adulthood. Her culinary influence also played a role in Enzo’s decision to enroll in the Scuola Alberghieria Culinary and Hospitality program in Naples. Upon completion of his culinary training, Enzo landed a job as bartender at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Vong’s in London. Next was a stop as bar manager at The Berkeley Knightsbridge, a luxury property also in London. When he came to the Bay Area, his first stop was in Half Moon Bay where he helped open one of the town’s most popular restaurants, Mezza Luna, with family friend, Roberto Giovanni. At Caffe Riace,Enzo joined his brothers and worked alongside them as they made plans to open AquaPazza in San Mateo in 2008
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8. Benihana - Concord, CA
3.9
Excellent(5810)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Concord
Booked 68 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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9. Reve
4.9
Exceptional(2692)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Lafayette
Booked 20 times today
RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire.This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro run by Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy & his wife, Laura. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the 'burbs. But lucky for you, that’s exactly where 5-star chef Paul Magu will be paying homage to the French comfort food that he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris. We’re talking authentic French onion soup. Steamed mussels. Steak frites. And don’t forget creme brulee… 2021 -2024 Michelin recognized Open Table "Diner's Choice" 2017-2024Reservations available for 8 or less people until May.
A photo of The Park Bistro & Bar restaurant
10. The Park Bistro & Bar
4.4
Awesome(1853)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lafayette
Booked 18 times today
The Park Bistro & Bar showcases only the freshest, local and organically grown produce as well as naturally raised meats and line-caught fish. With a wholesome and earthy quality, many dishes elevate “comfort” food. Natural light from the romantic inner fountain courtyard, intimate alcoves, a large communal table and versatile private dining spaces. Rustic stone floors, natural wood tables, leather seating and an original art program create a warm and inviting, yet grand and inspiring, space that will create the most memorable dining experience in Lafayette. Reservations are for can be made for The Park Bistro or The Park Bar.

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Discover best cozy restaurants in Walnut Creek

Discover the charm of cozy dining in Walnut Creek, located in the picturesque San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay. This vibrant culinary destination boasts an array of restaurants that epitomize warmth and comfort, making it perfect for those seeking a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. From the welcoming Italian eateries with their hearty and classic menus to charming wineries offering scenic views and exquisite local wines, each venue captures the essence of coziness. Patrons can expect to enjoy not only delicious meals but also exceptional service and beautifully designed spaces that encourage leisurely dining and gatherings. The dining scene in Walnut Creek is renowned for its friendly ambiance and quality offerings, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Whether you're in the mood for a fine dining experience or a casual drink outdoors, Walnut Creek's cozy spots provide the perfect setting for every occasion.

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