Best Historic Restaurants in Lafayette

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Orinda

4.7

Exceptional(2517)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orinda

Booked 36 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.

2. Sasa

4.4

Awesome(2225)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Walnut Creek

Booked 28 times today

Sasa is a Japanese inspired restaurant in Walnut Creek. Izakaya Restaurants are traditional small plate restaurants where friends go to have a drink and unwind after a long day. Situated in the historic 100 year old building that for many years housed the Walnut Creek Meat Market, this architectural jewel has been transformed into a ambiance that wows and invites guests to stay and enjoy the dining experience at SASA. Chef Philip Yang prepare Japanese influenced dishes from around the world. The staff welcomes you into their house and offers up comfort, hospitality and fun. The restaurant includes a full bar with a large Sake selection, outdoor patio, sushi bar and a commitment to fresh local seasonal faire.*Note: Personal wines welcome, a $20 corkage fee will apply per bottle. Dessert plating fee of $2.50 per person for outside desserts. Please note Sasa has patio seating that is enclosed and heated.

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3. Citrus Fresh Grill - Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel

3.8

Excellent(9)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Walnut Creek

Citrus highlights Fresh and local ingredients cooked with classic technique. Citrus is located in the historic city of Walnut Creek, it consist of a full bar and a full Menu. Chef Travis Darling has worked with in top restaurants with top Chefs, such as Wolfgang Puck, Jose Andres and Thomas Keller. His signature dish is his Brined Chicken Wings which is sure to be a hit at any table. Citrus also provide comfortable seating and a full outdoor patio to host for a business lunch, or a large party, or fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy great times at citrus restaurant located in the heart of the Bay Club/ Renaissance Hotel.

4. Shelby's

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Orinda

Booked 2 times today

Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.

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5. Julia's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1642)

Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 16 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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6. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.8

Exceptional(487)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 19 times today

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

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7. Claremont Lobby Bar

4.7

Exceptional(36)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Berkeley

The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views.

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8. three.one four pizzeria

4.6

Exceptional(159)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Berkeley

Booked 24 times today

We are located in the historic Lalime's space in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.Our intentions with three.one four was to create a dining experience that is so captivating, it transcends all others. Our menu features small bites, salads, and World Class rustic pies from acclaimed Chef Mario Vollera. We utilize high quality Italian cheeses and fresh local products in our food and our menu is partnered with a carefully curated wine list featuring an extensive by the glass offering. We believe that our elevated food paired with our warm, intuitive, yet unobtrusive service style will help make three.one four a buzz-worthy neighborhood destination for many years to come.

9. Virtue + Vice

4.3

Awesome(222)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Danville

Booked 10 times today

Virtue + Vice is located in Historic Downtown Danville. We are an independent, upscale restaurant and bar serving a globally inspired menu of gourmet comfort food. For those looking to indulge their vices, we offer luscious libations and an extensive wine menu.Available for indoor and outdoor seating.

10. Incontro

4.7

Exceptional(1839)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danville

Booked 9 times today

Located in Downtown Danville, Incontro Ristorante offers Italian cuisine from all the regions of Italy. We offer signature dishes like our famous gnocchi, lasagna, comfort food and more as well as daily specials. We offer upscale casual indoor dining in the historic Hartz House and outdoor dining in our garden patio. You can enjoy live music on the patio during the dry months. The word Incontro means encounter, signifying the coming together of family and friends in a lovely and family friendly atmosphere while dining and enjoying wine from Italy and California. Our indoor and outdoor full bar offers classic and signature cocktails. House made Focaccia is served with your meal. All our sauces and desserts are made in house. We offer brunch buffet on Sundays (except holidays) and lunch on Saturdays. Parking is easy in our private parking lot off of Railroad Avenue.

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Thomas
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very solid old school place. Usually quite busy and energetically loud but the service is always good, the drinks well made and the generous portions of food are well prepared. Salads, fish, veal, and of course the fried chicken were all done just right. The perfect vegetables and mashed potatoes with warm gravy made for a tasty plate. Maybe not for everyone as it's not a trendy, hip, new place but I dig it!
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Casa OrindaPrice: Expensive• American• Orinda
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4.7
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LisaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lunch after a matinee is one of our Holiday traditions- this year it was just perfect. The restaurant was packed with diners waiting for tables lined up at the bar, so thank goodness we had a reservation (on a Monday at 3:00PM- who knew?). Once past that minor inconvenience, everything was absolutely wonderful. We shared the Tortelloni appetizer and even though I am an accomplished Italian home cook, it was the best we have ever had. Then we shared the Jack LaLane salad - partly because we grew up with him on TV and the nostalgia was undeniable- and it was perfect. It had a respectable amount of seafood and avocado and was very large. My husband said his Manhatten was excellent. We left vowing to come back soon and often.
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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LindaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •62 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Something was a little off. Not quite what I have come to expect from Sasa. Our waitress was very sweet but …. We got the wrong drinks served a few times and some of the dishes we ordered were missed in the initial order.
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SasaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Walnut Creek
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4.4
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Kevin
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Great service and the owner was very attentive and helpful. Food was really good
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Shelby'sPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Orinda
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4.6
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TonyC
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Jan 2024
Amazing. Cant wait to come back. A hidden gem in Walnut Creek
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Citrus Fresh Grill - Renaissance Walnut Creek HotelPrice: Expensive• Californian• Walnut Creek
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3.8

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Orinda

2. Sasa

3. Citrus Fresh Grill - Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel

4. Shelby's

5. Julia's Restaurant

6. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

7. Claremont Lobby Bar

8. three.one four pizzeria

9. Virtue + Vice

10. Incontro

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