What is the best reviewed restaurant in Lafayette?

The best reviewed restaurant in Lafayette is Rancho Cantina

What are the best vegan restaurants in Lafayette?

The best vegan restaurants in Lafayette are Reve , The Hideout Kitchen and The Park Bistro & Bar

What are the best vegetarian restaurants in Lafayette?

The best vegetarian restaurants in Lafayette are The Hideout Kitchen , Reve and The Park Bistro & Bar

Which restaurants in Lafayette have the best service?

The restaurants with the best service in Lafayette are Reve , Rancho Cantina and Locanda Positano

Which restaurants in Lafayette have the best ambiance?

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lafayette are Reve , The Hideout Kitchen and Rancho Cantina

The Best Restaurants in Lafayette Right Now

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The Third Floor
4.2
50 reviews
CalifornianPrice: ExpensiveFinancial District / Embarcadero
Booked 4 times today
Bishop Grill - San Ramon Marriott
3.6
41 reviews
Contemporary AmericanPrice: ModerateSan Ramon
The Berkeley Boathouse
4.3
559 reviews
AmericanPrice: ExpensiveBerkeley
Booked 18 times today
Orafo at Four Seasons Embarcadero
4.2
48 reviews
ItalianPrice: ExpensiveFinancial District / Embarcadero
Booked 10 times today
Astra
4.5
60 reviews
AmericanPrice: ModerateSOMA
Booked 13 times today
Seven Square Taproom - The Clancy Autograph Collection
4.2
9 reviews
Contemporary AmericanPrice: ExpensiveFinancial District / Embarcadero
Level III
3.7
398 reviews
CalifornianPrice: ExpensiveDowntown / Union Square
Booked 1 time today
BISTRO 888
4.2
1,800 reviews
CalifornianPrice: ExpensiveSOMA
Booked 3 times today
Trace
4.1
958 reviews
AmericanPrice: ModerateSOMA
Booked 1 time today
The Garden Court - Luxury Collection
4.0
2,464 reviews
CalifornianPrice: ExpensiveSOMA
Booked 22 times today

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Updated on 12/5/2024

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Reve

Diners’ top pick

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Price: Very Expensive

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

Enzo Rosano grew up in a town just outside of Naples, Italy. His fondest memories of his childhood are centered around his mother’s cooking and the spirited meals he shared with his eight siblings. Mama Carmela’s amazing cooking kept her children close to home throughout their childhood and young adulthood. Her culinary influence also played a role in Enzo’s decision to enroll in the Scuola Alberghieria Culinary and Hospitality program in Naples. Upon completion of his culinary training, Enzo landed a job as bartender at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Vong’s in London. Next was a stop as bar manager at The Berkeley Knightsbridge, a luxury property also in London. When he came to the Bay Area, his first stop was in Half Moon Bay where he helped open one of the town’s most popular restaurants, Mezza Luna, with family friend, Roberto Giovanni. At Caffe Riace,Enzo joined his brothers and worked alongside them as they made plans to open AquaPazza in San Mateo in 2008

Barranco is a warm, casual yet sophisticated, full-service restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine from Chef Carlos Altamirano made with high-quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. Inspired by the romantic seaside district of Barranco in Lima, Peru, Barranco is dedicated to creating an outstanding eating and drinking experience with a spirit that is laid-back and approachable.
Inspired by its namesake, Barranco’s menu offers seafood, family-style tapas and a select number of main dishes. In addition to a ceviche bar, Barranco’s menu features bocaditos (small bites) such as Scallops Carlitos and Langostinos Crocantes (prawns), grilled anticuchos (meat skewers), pollo a la brasa (traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken), classic Peruvian sandwiches, an assortment of delectable sides and, for dessert, Alfajores, the popular Latin-American artisanal cookies.
Barranco’s beverage program features pisco, the traditional spirit of Peru.

Rancho Cantina is a Mexican restaurant serving traditional cuisines with a dash of contemporary flavors. The restaurant has a chic and stylish yet elegant interior with warm ambience and comfortable furnishings. The place is good for dinner and offers a casual dining space to hang out with friends or family. Rancho Cantina has a full alcohol bar and offers outdoor seating for a refreshing experience. Television and free Wi-Fi are also available here. Rancho Cantina is known to be serving delectable Mexican cuisine varieties. Some of the popular choices at the restaurant include chicken taco, cheese quesadilla, guacamole, steamed mussels, carne asada, adobe brick chicken, fish tacos, vegetarian quesadilla, enchilada variety and grilled chicken. The restaurant also serves scrumptious desserts, appetizers, salads and sides.

Metro Lafayette

Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.6

(1,751)

Merging urban sophistication with a relaxed suburban attitude, Metro Lafayette is an all-occasion restaurant offering conscientiously-sourced cuisine in a contemporary setting.
With the largest outdoor garden patio in the East Bay, you'll find diners enjoying our favorable weather year-round. The menu features an eclectic mix of dishes, such as Gnocchi Parisienne with roasted butternut squash, wild mushrooms, lacinato kale & sage; Dungeness Crab Cakes with roasted red pepper coulis & celery root salad; Crispy Duck Confit Spring Rolls with sweet chili-garlic dipping sauce; and Seared Sea Scallops on angel hair pasta with black truffle butter. With a raw bar serving oysters and tuna poke, full bar offering artisanal cocktails and 8 beers on tap, small plates, entrees, and weekend brunch, Metro offers something delicious any time of day.

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.

The Park Bistro & Bar

Top-rated hospitality

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Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.5

(1,782)

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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The Berkeley Boathouse
4.3
559 reviews
AmericanPrice: ExpensiveBerkeley
Booked 18 times today

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Kim
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It is always a great experience. The food is amazing! The service is awesome. The owner is always there and so pleasant, as is his daughter and the rest of the staff. Our family goes there frequently and it’s just so consistently great!!
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Rancho CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lafayette
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4.7
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DaphneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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Jon
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always great. Busy holiday season evening and appreciate that staff took a minute to make sure all were comfortable with table.
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The Park Bistro & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lafayette
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4.5
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T.G.
Tahoe / Reno Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Reve is such a local gem. Excellent service, prompt and efficient. They nailed the moules frites and and scallop risotto. Very easy to make pretty good, it takes skill to make it sublime. A round of clicks for the chef!
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RevePrice: Very Expensive• French• Lafayette
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4.9
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JulieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 4, 2024
The food was outstanding. Not many people in restaurant, but enough. Only one person serving the tables…NOT ENOUGH! He tried and was gracious but couldn’t meet the demand well. The music was extremely loud. All that said, we would absolutely return!
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BarrancoPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Lafayette
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4.7