Best French American Restaurants in Orinda

We had such a nice dinner last Valentine's Day at Isa that we wanted to celebrate there again. And Isa did not disappoint. The four course menu for $99 had almost all of the dishes from their regular menu. For our first starter we tried the potato leek soup, and for the next course we tried the oysters (which the couple at the table next to us raved about) and the goat cheese with tomato and basil pesto. For our entrees we both had the roast chicken, which was perfect - crispy on the outside and most on the inside. Everything was delicious. For dessert we had the amaretto semifreddo which was also excellent. We will definitely be returning to Isa soon.

Ceron Kitchen has lived up to their reputations of the best restaurant in the island of Alameda. On Valentine's Day the owner Vicente Ceron gave individual long stem roses to all the ladies. Classy touch!👏 Chef Juan Jaquez is creative, innovation with some old school techniques. The owner Vincente Ceron is a hands on operator. Our waiter Jesus was professional, courteous and details-oriented. Recommend: calamari fritto, jumbo garlic prawns, Dungeness crab & brokaw avocado, Tomahaw steak for 2. For dessert: Paris brest, creme brulee

We always enjoy the Lafayette Park Hotel and the park bistro and bar. My sister and I had a lovely lunch of Campari and soda Caesar salad and the always delicious chicken pita. It was a rainy day and it made the day so much more cheerful.