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Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar, San Leandro, CA
Award-winning

Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.7 (672)
$31 to $50
Global, International
855 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar is a modern neighborhood restaurant, that has secured a place on the SF Chronicle's top 100 list and has been honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We serve an eclectic mix of rustic made-from-scratch dishes, celebrating the wonderful textures that make up our neighborhoods. We offer a mingling of small and large plates, meant to be shared, always nuanced and inspired by what we harvest from our neighboring small farms. Our food is approachable, eschewing complicated names, and bohemian in spirit as we are nonconforming and unconventional—sophisticated only in the way we can weave different ethnic influences and ingredients together.









Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Californian, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:45 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    DanVy Vu
  • Private party facilities
    Contact hello@tophatterskitchen.com for full restaurant buy-out information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    San Leandro
  • Cross street
    855 MacArthur Blvd
  • Parking details
    Street parking is on MacArthur Bvld.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 672 people are saying

Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Innovative

  • East Bay

    Healthy

  • East Bay

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food" and a "creative seasonal bar menu." Guests love the "fresh oysters," "savory bacon donuts," and "innovative Vietnamese-influenced dishes." The ambiance is "cozy and welcoming," perfect for family gatherings or date nights, though noise levels can be high.
672 Reviews
  1. jennifer VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is fantastic, from the drinks and appetizers through dessert. Unfortunately, they have stuck with the QR code menu/ ordering and the staff didn't feel the need to actually provide service at any point during our meal. We had to raise our hands and waive them wildly around to merely ask a question. Really disappointing service experience.

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  2. Corinne VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff, food and cocktails! Always love coming back here:)

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  3. Laura

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is unique and quite tasty. The service is commendable. We were seated near the kitchen and it was a bit hard to hear each other. I've eaten here before outside, and much prefer it to the inside seating because the ambiance is relaxed. The alcoholic drinks are unique and I'm always up for trying something new. My server was kind enough to get me another drink when I, surprisingly, did not like the taste of the first one. I'll definitely be back.

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  4. Laura

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing. The staff is pretty friendly and on point. The outdoor seating area it beautifully set up. The price is a bit expensive and I understand why. But still hard to swallow an 8 ounce lavender lemonade at 9 dollars each but I still do it because it’s delicious and trust me I enjoy every tiny sip.

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  5. micheal

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar and had a wonderful dining experience with Marco the bartender providing great information about the drinks and pairings for Wine. The selection of appetizers and entrées were varied and delicious dessert was mouthwatering really good and overall fantastic experience.

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  6. Richard

    San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and service. Disappointed the farm box was not on the menu though.

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  7. Lisa

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no parking but easy to find parking spaces on the street. Food is excellent and it’s family style for Sunday Brunch. The indoor sitting probably needs reservations ahead of time. We didn’t reserve early enough so we sat outdoor which was beautiful for a June weather. Service was good, efficient and friendly. Food was great with some Asian influences but not overwhelming. Great dining experience. Family friendly.

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  8. John Paul

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a wonderful dining experience at Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar! The food was excellent — the fresh oysters were a highlight, cocktails were top-notch, and the desserts were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for a night out. I just wish they’d consider extending their dining hours, especially on Fridays and Saturdays — I’d love to linger a bit longer over drinks and dessert. Definitely coming back for more!

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  9. Naman

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time there. I loved the place. From food to drinks to staff everything was perfect. Definitely will go there again.

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  10. Marlene VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious lunch! Really like the curried mussels. Next time I’ll order with rice so I can enjoy all the amazing broth!

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FAQs

Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 777-9777.

Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 672 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

855 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    855 MacArthur Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    San Leandro
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:45 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Californian, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is on MacArthur Bvld.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    DanVy Vu
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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