Best Date Night Restaurants in Orinda

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1. Casa Orinda

4.7

Exceptional(2523)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orinda

Booked 27 times today

Casa Orinda has been serving the finest Western and Italian food in the area for the past 84 years. We are famous for our fried chicken, prime beef, and classic Italian pasta, chicken, and veal dishes -- everything being made from scratch in our kitchen using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Our full service mahogany bar is a popular stop for locals and visitors looking for a nice refreshment and a hearty meal in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. We have three dining rooms, each with a slightly different character afforded by our hand-formed brass hearth fireplace, Western original art collection, famous antique gun collection, and alluring floral arrangements.

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2. The Hideout Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1638)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 71 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.

3. Reve

4.9

Exceptional(2554)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Lafayette

Booked 18 times today

Indoor / Standard Table = dining room. Outdoor = Garden Tent / Patio. Starting October 29, 2024 seating will be in an enclosed heated garden tent. Fully outdoor garden is available by phone only 7 days in advance, weather permitting. Reservations available for 8 or less. To inquire about parties of 9-14 please call.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" 2017-2024

4. Locanda Positano

4.8

Exceptional(1372)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lafayette

Booked 14 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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5. Millennium Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(1339)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 23 times today

Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.

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6. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(2789)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 5 times today

Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cocktails, and our bar menu is available to satisfy after-the-show appetites. The entire dining room is available for meetings and buy outs.

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7. The Park Bistro & Bar

4.4

Awesome(1792)

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. Executive Chef Rodrigo Alvarez has created an approachable, yet inventive menu, presenting a French twist on American fare. 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.

8. A16 Rockridge

4.4

Awesome(2367)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 18 times today

A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

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9. Daughter Thai Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(192)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Oakland

Booked 10 times today

We are a Thai Food New Generation offering classic Thai Street dishes to regional comfort cooking from the Southern part of Thailand, our hometown. Our menu is cooked using fresh, organic ingredients; traditional and non-traditional dishes. Our beverage menu is carefully crafted to elevate your Thai experience. The menu was curated around our food menu and the ingredients. Let us transport you to Thailand!

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10. Julia's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1646)

Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 10 times today

Teatime Tuesdays | 12pm-2pmIndoor DiningLunchWednesday - Saturday | 12pm-2pmDinnerTuesday-Saturday | 5pm-7:45pmLocated on the second floor of the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan Historic Hotel, Julia's boasts a beautiful over-sized fireplace, and ornate details true to Morgan's iconic Moorish Gothic architectural design.Julia's offers an innovative, creative, contemporary approach to your dining experience and is inspired by local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring wines carefully selected from regions around the world.

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MaureenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
always great chef makes the best pork chop, brines to perfection
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The Hideout KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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4.6
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Ryosuke
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Early time frame was a good choice as it was quiet. My partner wants to come back again.
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Revival Bar+KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.5
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barbaraVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Another fabulous dining experience as the year winds down. Millennium, and chef Eric, always get it right. Everyone at Millennium goes above and beyond to make your dining experience the best it can be. Thank you Millennium for another year of wonderful, creative and delicious meals. I am so looking forward, with surprise and delight, to Millennium 's unique and scrumptious 2025 menu offerings. What a gem!
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Millennium OaklandPrice: Expensive• Vegan• Oakland
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4.6
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Tim
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Food and service was great. Christmas eve is usually a fixed menu which is notmally a standard menu item. This was surprising as the regular menu was being offered we sdrived a little early and we were seated but not rused every item was hot and fresh and the service is what we have come to expect great all around
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Locanda PositanoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lafayette
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4.8
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T.G.
Tahoe / Reno Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Reve is such a local gem. Excellent service, prompt and efficient. They nailed the moules frites and and scallop risotto. Very easy to make pretty good, it takes skill to make it sublime. A round of clicks for the chef!
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RevePrice: Very Expensive• French• Lafayette
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4.9

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95 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Orinda

2. The Hideout Kitchen

3. Reve

4. Locanda Positano

5. Millennium Oakland

6. Revival Bar+Kitchen

7. The Park Bistro & Bar

8. A16 Rockridge

9. Daughter Thai Kitchen

10. Julia's Restaurant

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