Leila by the Bay

Made reservations for this visit. First time we had no reservations and waited about 45 minutes.

Food was good. Disappointed in where we sat. Asked for a view of the water in my reservation. 2 of my party had a view. 1 had a partial view. I got a view of the wall. This is where we were sat after originally asking to be moved from a table by the door in the corner. There were several empty tables with views we could have been seated at but weren’t even though I asked.

Wait staff seemed rushed with each table. Had to keep asking for coffee. Finally was just given a small carafe I guess to stop asking for refills. Water glasses not refilled as well unless we asked.

Nice converted house to restaurant.

love to go there close to home and food is good we always get good service and the waitress are always very friendly and helpful. You can't beat the view, whenever I have out of town guest visiting, I always bring them here.

We visit Leila by the bay a few times a year. Food is always good. Easy to make reservations, great got larger parties or a couples night out.

A great dinner menu and so is the lunch. We always enjoy meals here

Always the BEST!
The staff is great and the food is consistently delicious!

Sunday night didn’t have much staffing so we didn’t receive attention unless we specifically asked. Food was ok, not exciting. Noise was so loud we had to shout and still couldn’t hear each other.

The menu special for the night was excellent. Always love the views. Overall a warm and inviting restaurant.

Once our reservations were changed to what we originally requested, and aside from the sticky menu, the service was great.

Quality seems to vary here, service person very hospitable- but slow, value for price unequal- alcohol, 2 mixed drinks, over $25 seems high

Nice place for a small family dinner. Everyone enjoyed their dinners.... the chicken Marsala was delicious! The waitress was just attentive enough and our desserts were yummy.

Everything was very good except for the fact that the waiter informed us that there were no coins in the register and he would not be able to give the change. My friend complained and the waiter rounded it up so he could get his 51 cents back.
It was a day when the air quality was bad all over the bay area and the patio was closed unfortunately.

Great neighborhood gem. Tiffany is fabulous

The patio looked great, but we were seated inside. Very loud. Iced tea is awful, but coffee both hot and iced were very good.

Can’t go wrong with this place! This is my 4th time hanging out with co workers,high school classmates and friends visiting from different countries! 👍🏼

Great for a family get together. Love the brunch. Nice restaurant that is near the bay with the trail to walk around.

We had a wonderful meal. The lamb and the short ribs were outstanding. The chef accommodated our request for a different side vegetable. Service was attentive and well-timed without being intrusive. highly recommend.

It was a very nice restaurant with a beautiful view of the bay on the Amtrak trains

We always enjoy going to Leila by the Bay! The outside seating is so nice and now they have big umbrellas that can protect almost the whole patio. Book early for outside seating on a beautiful day!

Great food and service!

Great food and great views from the patio.

A little loud on the patio but that was just some families having fun

Girls night out. My neighbor picked Lelia’s by the Bay. I have been here before but my neighbor had not. We both ordered the chicken Marsala. Wonderful. Generous food. Creamy mashed potatoes. 2 half chicken breast’s. REAL mushrooms in big chunks. Grilled zucchini. The waiter said our night was not busy but i know it can get very busy especially around holidays. Reservations are always a good idea. And do easy using Open Table. Enjoy!

I rediscovered fish and chips at Leila’s after not eating it for years. We just moved into the area and it one of favorite restaurants now. The only thing I do t care for is 2 TV sets always seeming to be in. I find background tv noise and lights to be annoying and not conducive to relaxation and peace.

It was very noisy; we were three people and you had to yell to be heard. Not enjoyable at all. I had Eggs Benedict and the egg was hard not runny at all and the first cup of coffee received was not hot.

This is my favorite "Bay Area" Brunch spot! Mo and the staff are great and they cater to their regular costumers very well! It is not about the popularity, it is about providing an outstanding service to their loyal costumers. Now that I've moved away...my visits back to the "Bay" area will include a stop at Laila's for brunch.

Causal neighborhood resturant with outdoor seating and water views. A nice selection of food to choose from and friendly service.

I was in a special diet, and they were very accommodating! Our waiter was busy, but patient with us and answered all questions and made recommendations. Our friend ordered the wrong drink and when they brought it, he realized it and they happily exchanged it for the one he wanted!

I went there

Lovely, thanks

Yum, fun, good times, beautiful neighborhood, great service

Lovely table on patio with views of Bay. No one rushed us. Had good brunch, nice selection of food.

Usually this restaurant has very good food, however I had their salmon pasta special and it was only fair. The salmon was frozen, had little taste and was drowning in pasta sauce that wasn't much different than what one can buy in a jar at the supermarket. The service and ambience is excellent. I still recommend this restaurant highly, and believe the dinner was not representative of the usual quality.

The food and the service were great.
Like many reviewers have noted, where Leila’s falls short is cleanliness. The restroom(s) cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired. In fairness, it would be great if adults carried themselves accordingly when using restaurant facilities. Sadly, that it not the reality in which we live. Consequently, Leila’s needs to do a better job of checking on their restrooms cleanliness throughout the day.
Lastly, parking is of a premium. The restaurant has a very small parking lot. Therefore, more than likely, the majority of patrons will be forced to look for street parking. Depending on where one parks, there’s a possible slight incline to reach the restaurant or when returning to your vehicle. If you’re dining with elderly or physically impaired people, you may want to drop them off or retrieve them in front of the restaurant.

The outside seating area was great. Nice views of the water

Good food, nice servers but they are a bit under staffed. Maybe a good hostess/ busser to help during peak hours. We'll always come back because we love Leila's!

Went over & above to give my granddaughter a lovely 15th year birthday lunch. Food was great, prices reasonable, & service excellent. Views of the Bay made our dining experience even more enjoyable.

Gorgeous San Pablo Bay views. Glassed in patio made it nice to dine outside even though it was a bit windy. The food and drinks were super, and the service was terrific. Went with my husband and we both decided we'd come back again.

The food was fair. The main problem was the service. Servers were slow in taking our orders and unusually slow in bringing out the food. Not only that, but they brought the food for some but not others. I was the first to receive my meal, but felt uncomfortable eating until the others had received theirs. Fortunately, I had ordered a cold dish. Also, the noise level is pretty high. This didn't bother me but did annoy people in our party. This was my second visit to Leila's; I probably won't go back again anytime soon.

I would recommend Leila By the Bay even though we had a somewhat bad experience. To be fair they were down a chef and the waiter was overworked or they were short handed. I'm hoping this situation will be corrected as the food was very good. I will try this restaurant again. I think it deserves a second chance.

This restaurant has gone downhill. We had reservations and they could not seem to seat us even though the place was at 50% capacity.

Great night on outside patio. Views good. Salmon on risotto with papaya salsa delightful!