Best Lunch Restaurants in San Leandro

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1. Paradiso - San Leandro

4.7

Exceptional(1937)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Leandro

Booked 46 times today

Welcome to Paradiso! We are open daily from 11:30am to 9:00 pm (closing at 10:00pm on Friday & Saturday). Whether you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two, corporate event in our private dining room, or anything in between, your great experience is waiting for you. With our award winning Level 2 Wine Spectator list, craft cocktail program, and "everything made from scratch" menu, Paradiso's California inspired Italian seafood and steakhouse has been a crowd favorite for nearly three decades. By booking your anniversary with us on open table, you get a anniversary Gift Card, so come celebrate with us! We also have takeout and delivery available, please check our website for hours and details.

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2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(621)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • San Leandro

Booked 26 times today

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.

3. Horatio's

4.6

Exceptional(4019)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Leandro

Booked 39 times today

Come experience the romance and brilliance of a 200-year-old Royal Navy at this one-of-a-kind restaurant. You will be surrounded by handcrafted beams, authentic nautical artifacts, and amazed with a spectacular view over the bay. Docked at the San Leandro Marina, Horatio's has been serving classic and artfully prepared seafood, quality steaks, fresh salads and other delicious offerings since 1979.

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4. El Torito - San Leandro

4.4

Awesome(650)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Leandro

Booked 21 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

5. Ceron Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(588)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Alameda

Booked 16 times today

Ceron Kitchen is the manifestation of the life long dream of Vicente Ceron. Vicente has had a desire to own a restaurant for as long as he could remember. After years of hard work and success as the owner of construction companies, he is finally realizing his dream. Vicente became friends with Ceron Kitchen Executive Chef Juan Jaquez and their relationship has led them to opening Ceron Kitchen, together. Chef Jaquez has worked in several reputable restaurants throughout the Bay Area as a line cook and head chef. Chef Jaquez presents his take on New American Cuisine at Ceron Kitchen. Chef Jaquez will feature Dinner to begin and will later introduce Brunch and Lunch menus. All will offer combinations of seafood and prime steaks along with his signature octopus dishes. Ceron Kitchen is located on the Westside of Alameda on Webster Street, nearby the old Alameda Navy Base. Vicente Ceron is currently building the campus for space rocket company Astra, just down the street.

6. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(168)

Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 20 times today

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

7. Trabocco

4.7

Exceptional(3508)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Alameda

Booked 40 times today

Chef-owner, Giuseppe Naccarelli presents a seasonally inspired menu of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, influenced by the cuisine of his native region of Abruzzo. A Trabocco is a unique fishing pier found along the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. Architect and Designer Lev Weisbach of Weisbach Architecture|Design was inspired by the beautiful Trabocchi of Abruzzo when he created his spectacular design. With its reclaimed wood ceilings, dramatic copper encased fireplace, and modern bar Trabocco is warm and welcoming yet strikingly dramatic and modern.

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8. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.7

Exceptional(667)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 49 times today

May and David Wasem's flagship location Grand Lake Kitchen location offers American classics and warm hospitality. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 8 at Lake Merritt and 15at the Dimond location.Grand Lake Kitchen at Lake Merritt has a full bar, bustling dining room, outdoor patio, take-out counter, and The Bubble Room (private dining)

9. Alley & Vine

4.3

Awesome(769)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Alameda

Booked 10 times today

Alley & Vine showcases the California bounty - beautiful produce, pristine seafood, livestock raised with care. Each cocktail is hand-crafted with a reverence for season and quality. The wine list is one of the most preeminent in Alameda, featuring both domestic & international options.But most of all, Alley & Vine is a warm, welcoming place to enjoy yourself and the company of those you care about. Our team is a family and we want to care for you & yours.

10. Bocanova

4.7

Exceptional(58)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Oakland

Booked 6 times today

Bocanova is a Pan-American Grill & Restaurant celebrating new world ingredients, many of which are often associated with the old world because of their heavy influence on our favorite European cuisines.Where would Italy be without corn (polenta) and tomatoes, or Ireland without potatoes, or France without haricots vert and pole beans all of which originated in the new world. What would Asian cuisine be without peppers and rice and this is just the tip of the iceberg. We aim To celebrate the bounty of New World ingredients through the creative interpretation of indigenous dishes from South, Central and North America.To provide a casual environment that encourages our guests to nourish both body and soul through the sharing of meals with friends and family.

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Rod
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Even though it was a busy Thursday night the staff was attentive and the service was prompt. The food was excellent. Parking can be a challenge as there is only a tiny lot and the street is busy, so best to get there early so you can find a spot
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Paradiso - San LeandroPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Leandro
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4.7
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Glenn
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
From the host to our server, Kristen, excellent service, made us feel at home, food was excellent.
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Horatio'sPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Leandro
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4.6
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EdmundoVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
We always enjoy our dinners at El Torito. They were having a special for chicken fajitas for 10.99 (normally around 20). Very good value and excellent service.
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El Torito - San LeandroPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Leandro
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4.4
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RichardVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
My favorite neighborhood spot for dining. Food and service is always great and the menu changes so always something new to explore.
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Top Hatters Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Global, International• San Leandro
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4.7
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HenryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
We have excellent services throughout everyone in the restsurant. The portion of the food was big and tasty. It is a very restaurant for either small groups or big party. If they can set up round table for big group. It will be perfect.
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Ceron KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• French American• Alameda
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4.4

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Paradiso - San Leandro

2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

3. Horatio's

4. El Torito - San Leandro

5. Ceron Kitchen

6. Burdell

7. Trabocco

8. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

9. Alley & Vine

10. Bocanova

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