Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Concord

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1. Benihana - Concord, CA

4.1

Excellent(5601)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Concord

Booked 68 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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2. Luna Ristorante - Concord

4.9

Exceptional(481)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Concord

Booked 3 times today

“I’m the owner and the chef, so I’m always here,” he says in his lyrical Mediterranean accent. “It’s nice to do business with locals.”Jacifi describes his menu as a blend of new and old: “You get old-school tastes with a modern presentation.” The restaurant specializes in northern and southern Italian standards like saltimbocca, chicken cacciatore, and risotto. But the eighteen-year-old Luna takes these familiar dishes very seriously. Redoune, partner and co-chef Hafid Tadri, and co-chef Habib Jacifi don’t so much replicate the old standards as define them.Take the fettuccini with Bolognese sauce. Many restaurants make a Bolognese; few do it well. Like the sly smile on the lips of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous lady, this brick red sauce reveals a depth of character beyond its simple appearance. Carrots, celery, and onions add a layer of sweetness, while bacon contributes a sultry, meaty backbone.

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3. Wence's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1328)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pleasant Hill

Booked 14 times today

Wence's Restaurant is a beloved gem in Pleasant Hill. Reviewers consistently praise it as a 'neighborhood gem', 'hidden local gem', and 'fabulous local restaurant'. The menu boasts Californian cuisine and dishes like the Lobster Chowder and Chilean White Sea Bass. The restaurant is also commended for its impeccable service and reasonable pricing.

4. Tzunun

4.6

Exceptional(398)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Pleasant Hill

Booked 2 times today

From sip to savor, T’zunun is committed to providing a Mexican culture based experience. With an eye for sustainability, T’zunun’s focus on unique artisan and local ingredients to create trend-setting modern Mexican plates. An experience marked by local and Mexican wines, organic hand crafted cocktails, perfectly paired with delicate yet approachable dishes.

5. Fiore

4.8

Exceptional(1161)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Concord

Booked 1 time today

Fiore restaurant brings new life to the world of fine Italian cuisine. Opened on June 9th 2008 Fiore has risen to great success due to its savory cuisine and friendly service. Nestled on the outskirts of Concord Fiore caters to a sophisticated palate.The warm atmosphere is inviting, with the aroma of the cuisine intoxicating and the decor enchanting. Whether the guests dine in the front to gaze out the large pristine windows or in the romantic red room that resembles a night in Paris you are sure to have the dinning experience of a lifetime.

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6. Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek

4.6

Exceptional(336)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Walnut Creek

Booked 7 times today

Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek offers excellent food and courteous service in a casual, contemporary setting ambiance, and also offers a fine dining bar which serves great draft beers, spirit selections, beautiful and delightful wines, all while broadcasting the latest televised sporting events. We have been in this business since 1988 and since then we have been consistently utilizing the freshest ingredients to prepare our zesty dishes. Our attitude of "going with the flow" has kept us in business for almost three decades.Today, Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek is an independent restaurant and has no affiliation with any other Pasta Primaveras.Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek is currently owned by Amir Tehrani (the founder of the original Pasta Primavera) and managed by Allen Pourkhomami.

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7. Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek

4.7

Exceptional(3618)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Walnut Creek

Booked 56 times today

TELÈFERIC BARCELONA in Walnut Creek is a true gem! With its lively ambiance and high-end European decor, it's a hotspot for Spanish tapas and innovative paellas. The food is consistently excellent, and the staff is described as personable and knowledgeable. One reviewer even called it a 'hidden gem' in the area. It's also loved for its unique, creative cocktails. So, if you're in the East Bay, make sure to check it out!

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8. The Hideout Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1610)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 63 times today

The Hideout Kitchen is a treasured neighborhood gem, loved for its Californian comfort cuisine, warm ambiance, and excellent service. As one reviewer put it, 'Neighborhood gem. Staff is excellent and food is delicious.' It's a place where friends gather for a leisurely brunch, or where families share a special dinner, all amidst a cozy, upscale dining experience.

9. Reve

4.9

Exceptional(2536)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Lafayette

Booked 17 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

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10. Rooftop - Walnut Creek

4.6

Exceptional(380)

Price: Expensive

• American • Walnut Creek

Booked 38 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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Danavip
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Found this neighborhood restaurant while traveling through Pleasant Hill. Conveniently located not far from 680. Food was perfectly done and the restaurant was busy with other people enjoying the food. Definitely a worthwhile place to visit.
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Wence's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pleasant Hill
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4.6
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Strawbeezee
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Waiting Area Wait time was Great... Our waiter was slow with her delivery, but ii also see she may have been overwhelmed by the many requests from the other pardon so ii give this visit a C+ MY family eat at Uncle Bennie as we call it (Benihanas) every month so based on my greatest experience yesterday's dinner experience was a C grade
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Benihana - Concord, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Concord
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4.1
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
The food was really great and the service was very good. The ambience wasn’t as good since staff looked overwhelmed, and the lights were bright and no music playing when we first got there.
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Luna Ristorante - ConcordPrice: Moderate• Italian• Concord
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4.9
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Lee Ann
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
We love this gem. Had friends from out of town and couldn’t think of better place to share with them. Always always awesome
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FiorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Concord
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4.8
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Annabelle
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Very friendly from the front desk to the servers. I want to give a shout out to Angel, our server - very nice young man. He is very friendly, polite, and very accommodating. Food great as well. Just noisier that I am used to. But will definitely be back.
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TzununPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Pleasant Hill
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4.6

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Benihana - Concord, CA

2. Luna Ristorante - Concord

3. Wence's Restaurant

4. Tzunun

5. Fiore

6. Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek

7. Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut Creek

8. The Hideout Kitchen

9. Reve

10. Rooftop - Walnut Creek

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