Best Casual Restaurants in Orinda

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1. Casa Orinda

4.7

Exceptional(2515)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orinda

Booked 41 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. Shelby's

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Orinda

Booked 7 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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3. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(651)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 51 times today

ACRE is an ingredient-driven menu of California/Mediterranean cuisine served witha welcoming, neighborhood approachability.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.

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4. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(2460)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Berkeley

Booked 44 times today

Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.

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5. The Hideout Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1628)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 117 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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6. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

4.6

Exceptional(128)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

A unique artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar in Downtown Berkeley. Located on a quite side street, our outdoor patio is a quiet refuge for those who want a Gourmet Casual experience. We balance the best imported Italian meats and cheeses with locally sourced produce and herbs. Our Italian and Californian wines pair perfectly with our Sandwiches, Pastas, Pizza and Salads.We use QR codes for Contact-less ordering and payment from the tables. We will bring food and wine to the table.

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7. Millennium Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(1335)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 29 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.

8. donato&co.

4.5

Awesome(1710)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 36 times today

Rustic Italian cuisine w/ a contemporary twist, featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats cooked over a live fire.

9. Reve

4.9

Exceptional(2552)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Lafayette

Booked 25 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

10. A16 Rockridge

4.4

Awesome(2364)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 28 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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Leslie
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Acre never disappoints. This was no exception. There was a delay in the kitchen and food was taking longer than usual to come out. We barely noticed because we were with old friends catching up. But the manager came out and apologized and brought us a free appetizer and comped another round of drinks, so we were all good!
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ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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4.6
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AlbertVIP
Tahoe / Reno Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
My wife and I had a wonderful holiday dinner. Both the food and service were outstanding!
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Casa OrindaPrice: Expensive• American• Orinda
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4.7
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DaphneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •54 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Always great service and food Hideout burger cooked perfectly Steak salad
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The Hideout KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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4.5
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Kristi
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
The service was fantastic! Unfortunately the place was very very noisy And we strained to hear each other talk. They tell me that new management is coming in and we very much hope they will put in carpets and acoustical tile so that we can enjoy this place much more.
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Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Berkeley
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4.3
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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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78 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Orinda

2. Shelby's

3. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

5. The Hideout Kitchen

6. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

7. Millennium Oakland

8. donato&co.

9. Reve

10. A16 Rockridge

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