There Are Many Good Restaurants in Walnut Creek. This Is A List Of The Best-Of-The-Best. Special Restaurants. We Call Them “Destination Restaurants”
You can satisfy any food craving in Walnut Creek. You can probably find a decent burger, taco, or plate of Chinese food in about 10 minutes from where you live or work.
Good food is not enough to be on this restaurant list. Good is good. It solves a need and maybe a quick craving. But, it’s not exciting and it’s certainly not memorable.
Special is special. To be on this list a restaurant must have a unique location, a startling interior, a signature dish. Hopefully all three. These are the places you go to feed fond food memories.
There is 13 special restaurant on this list near you. Right here in Walnut Creek.
Visit These Restaurants When You Have Time To Enjoy Something Special. Create some new fine food memories at one of these “Destination Restaurants” they are all special and all worth it.
Did we leave your favorite “destination restaurant” off this list? Send us the info here perhaps they are a Top Restaurant in Walnut Creek.
Babushka
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 210-0779
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout and sit-down patio service; Lunch Tue-Sat 12-2:30; Dinner 5-9. Deli Open Daily 10-7.
Nouveau Russian and French Cuisine. Piroshki, Caviar, Liver Pate, Beet Salads, Borscht, Dumplings, Stroganoff, and Lamb.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Babushka
Fleming's
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 287-0297
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, delivery, and sit-down patio service; Sun 4-9; Mon-Sat 4-10; Pickup Sun 12-9; Mon-Sat 12-10; Delivery Sun 12:30-8:30, Mon-Sat 12:30-9:30.
Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has a passion for steak and wine reflected in an exceptional menu of hand-cut steaks and an award-winning list of wines by the glass. Salads, Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, Children’s Menu, and Dessert.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Signature Dish | Order Take Out
Photos Courtesy Fleming’s
Havana
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 939-4555
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, delivery, and sit-down patio service; Dinner Daily 4-9; Lunch Sat-Sun 12-4
The Tastes of Cuba. Mojo Chicken, Cuban Sandwiches, Tapas, Avacado & Plantain, Empanadas, Seafood, and Paella.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Havana
Massimo Ristorante
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
9925) 932-1474
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and patio dining Tue-Sat 5-9.
Modern Italian, Beef Carpaccio, Dayboat Scallops, Cheese Plates, Salads, Fresh Pasta, Housemade Cannelloni, Porcini & Black Truffle Ravioli, Wild Salmon, Hanger Steak, and Veal Scalipini Massimo.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Massimo Ristorante
Montecatini Ristorante
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-6608
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, Thr-Sat 4-7.
The tastes of modern Italy. Salads, Capellini Al Pomodoro, Linguine Al Pesto, Panzotti Formaggio, Tortellini Montecatini, Fettucini Alla Viareggina.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Montecatini Ristorante
Parada
Walnut Creek,CA 94596
(925) 448-8118
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for Takeout, and Patio Dining Mon-Thr 11:30-9; Fri-Sat 11:30-10.
Featuring Peruvian inspired cuisine including Cebiche, Empanada, Quinoa, Adobo, Pan con Hongos, Chicharrones, and an array of signature Peruvian cocktails.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Parada
Rooftop Bar
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 300-3540
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and Patio Dining Daily 11:30-9:30.
Oysters, Tuna Tartare, Pork Belly Nigiri, Burgers, Tacos, Sandwiches, Salads, Mussels & Frites, Short Ribs, Shrimp Rissoto, Halibut, Salmon, Scallops, and Ribeye Steaks.
A spectacular view makes this location a top Contra Costa restaurant.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Rooftop Bar
Sasa
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 210-0188
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and Patio Dining Sun-Thr 4:30-8:30; Fri-Sat 11:30-9
Hamachi, Sashimi, Maki Mono Rolls, Chicken Negi, Nigiri, Duck Buns, Steak, and Short Rib.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Sasa
Scott's
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 934-1300
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and Patio Dining Mon-Sun 11-7.
Soups, Salads, Appetizers, Traditional Boston or Manhattan Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes, Halibut, Seafood Saute, Breakfast on Weekends, and Desserts.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Scott’s
Teleferic Barcelona
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 300-3826
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and Patio Dining Sun-Wed 11:30-9:15; Thr-Sat 11:30-10:15
Tapas, Oysters, Croquetas, Pulpo, Empanadas, Gazpacho, Tomahawk Steak, Salmon, La Porca, Paella and Desserts.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy of Teleferic Barcelona
True Food Kitchen
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 952-7314
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and Patio Dining Sun-Thr 11-8; Fri-Sat 11-9.
Salads & Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Wraps, Hummus, Edamame Dumplings, Burgers, Tacos, Salmon, Spaghetti Squash Casserole, Pizzas, Desserts, and a Kid Menu.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy True Food Kitchen
Va de Vi
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 979-0100
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and Patio Dining Sun-Thr 11:30-9; Fri-Sat 11:30-10
Gazpacho, Salads, Burgers & Sandwiches, Vegetables, Pasta & Risotto, Meat & Poultry, Seafood.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photos Courtesy Va de Vi
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-3474
In compliance with Contra Costa County’s orders, the restaurant will be open for takeout, and Patio Dining Mon-Sat 11:30-9.
Raw Bar, Chowders & Soup, Steamers, Salads, Halibut, Tuna, Scallops, Gumbo, Green Curry, Scallop Risotto, Fish & Chips, Maine Lobster, Burgers, and Desserts.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Photo Courtesy Walnut Creek Yacht Club
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