Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Walnut Creek

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rooftop - Walnut Creek

4.6

Exceptional(390)

Price: Expensive

• American • Walnut Creek

Booked 56 times today

Rooftop in Walnut Creek offers a stunning view of Mt. Diablo while providing creatively prepared new American cuisine. Owners Jim and Jennifer Telford, along with partner and Executive Chef Justine Kelly offers guests a beautiful outdoor lounge for dining out with friends. Besides the picturesque surroundings that also showcases downtown Walnut Creek, Rooftop has a living wall with lush greenery and water features. Guests can feast on black cod wrapped in a banana leaf with pea shoots, lamb meatballs or other flavorful plates. Delicious desserts, fresh salads and bar bites will also satisfy the appetite. With mentions in publications like Diablo Magazine and California Home Design, Rooftop is a wonderful location for a business lunch or a romantic evening out with a date. It has a full bar and welcomes reservations.

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2. Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek

4.7

Exceptional(3624)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Walnut Creek

Booked 90 times today

Telefèric Barcelona doors were first opened thirty years ago in Barcelona, Spain. Now, our passionate team has grown to include some of the world’s most creative and innovative chefs and mixologists, and are eager to share the Spanish culture and gastronomy with you. Come visit us for a degustation of the Best Spanish Tapas in the Bay, Innovative paellas, and refreshing hand-crafted cocktails. Dare to enjoy a fun and unique dining experience surrounded by a high-end European decor and lively ambiance.

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3. Montesacro Walnut Creek

4.7

Exceptional(471)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Walnut Creek

Booked 33 times today

Located in the heart of Walnut Creek, Montesacro introduces Pinsa and pays homage to Roman culinary traditions.

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4. Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

4.4

Awesome(4208)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Walnut Creek

Booked 62 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

5. Sasa

4.4

Awesome(2223)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Walnut Creek

Booked 55 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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6. OPA - Walnut Creek

3.8

Excellent(345)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Walnut Creek

Booked 6 times today

At Opa! Walnut Creek we offer our guests a warm, inviting authentic Greek dining experience. We provide quality food and excellent service at an affordable price.Our menu includes traditional Greek dishes, such as, moussaka, gyros, souvlaki and baklava.From the bar, enjoy a glass of wine or one of our signature cocktails including The Grand Opa! Sangria, The Opa!tini or The Argonaut.We look forward to serving you at Opa!

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7. True Food Kitchen - Walnut Creek

4.4

Awesome(3293)

Price: Moderate

• American • Walnut Creek

Booked 101 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Walnut Creek for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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8. 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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9. The Park Bistro & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1784)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lafayette

Booked 52 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.

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10. Pacific Catch Walnut Creek

4.6

Exceptional(1339)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Walnut Creek

Booked 18 times today

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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Carolyn
San Francisco Bay Area •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect lunch! Service was excellent-we were greeted warmly and served immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive. The wine was great and the food delicious. We ended our lunch with my favorite—an affogato!
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Il Fornaio - Walnut CreekPrice: Moderate• Italian• Walnut Creek
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4.4
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Clovis
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely Christmas Eve dinner, everything was top notch. Highly recommend this place, one of the best elegant dinner options. Must try the desserts!
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Montesacro Walnut CreekPrice: Expensive• Italian• Walnut Creek
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4.7
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LindaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •62 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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KimVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •54 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
I first experienced this restaurant chain in Barcelona and have enjoyed its California cousin. Unusual and delicious food, great service. Reasonable value.
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Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut CreekPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Walnut Creek
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4.7
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TerryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •108 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
We hadn't been to Rooftop since before covid and were totally wowed. Of course, where else would you want to be on a warm, sunny winter day but perched atop Walnut Creek looking on Mt. Diablo and the surrounding hills. We arrived for lunch and all three of us loved our meals -- the dumpling starter was fantastic, and everyone loved their lunch (shrimp tacos, pappardelle/caesar, salmon/caesar). Our server was fantastic, the support staff attentive, the vibe was chill and the music great. Who could ask for anything more. Rooftop is now at the top of our WC dining list.
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Rooftop - Walnut CreekPrice: Expensive• American• Walnut Creek
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4.6

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Rooftop - Walnut Creek

2. Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek

3. Montesacro Walnut Creek

4. Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

5. Sasa

6. OPA - Walnut Creek

7. True Food Kitchen - Walnut Creek

8. The Hideout Kitchen

9. The Park Bistro & Bar

10. Pacific Catch Walnut Creek

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