Dads Diner

Reagan, Karissa and Karina, olivia great customer service, butter, pecans, my favorite flavor,…read moreofficially so nice up putting citizens really really rep the scoop great ambiance

We usually stop by Sip & Scoop whenever we're in Brentwood, and we've noticed it has changed a lot…read moreover time. The place looks really nice now--such a pleasant spot to sit, enjoy your treats, and relax, especially with kids. The ice cream is always delicious, and we absolutely love their affogato. I was also amazed that they go by cups--we got a lot for the large cups, which felt like great value! I did want to share a small piece of feedback about our recent visit. In the past, water was available in small jars, but now it's set up in a larger dispenser. After ordering ice cream, we went to grab some water, but it had run out. I let the staff member in front know, and she kindly explained that they were out, which I completely understood. However, another staff member suddenly commented that there was no water and that if I wanted some, I should buy and pay for it. It was a bit surprising--not because of the policy, but because of the tone, which came across as a bit harsh. Maybe she was just having a bad day, which I can understand, but the delivery didn't feel very welcoming. I want to emphasize that I have no issue paying for water at all; in fact, I planned to go back to the car after ice cream to get water since we parked nearby. It was just the way it was said that didn't sit well. I didn't say anything at the moment since I understand everyone can have off days, but I do think consistency in how customers are spoken to is important--others might not take that tone as lightly. When I sat down, another staff member came over and offered my family water. If you happen to read this--thank you. Your kindness really meant a lot to us. Overall, we still enjoy coming here for the great ice cream, generous portions, and the cozy atmosphere. Sharing this as feedback because we enjoy this place and would love to keep having great experiences here.

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Zephyr Grill & Bar

4.0(1.1k reviews)

•$$$

Very good food and customer service Took my mom there for…read moreher 98 birthday Very clean and great cocktails the character, mood, and overall atmosphere was very soothing My mother enjoyed herself

Lack of servers and waitstaff. Couldn't get a glass of wine…read more Fish and chips arrived burnt. Long time customers checking out. Sorry.

Bar top

Grilled Pear Salad

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New York Steak

Brentwood Cafe

3.9(439 reviews)

0.6 mi

Needed a breakfast spot in the area and stopped by Brentwood Cafe. Service was solid but the food…read morewas pretty average for me. Ordered the linguica and eggs and it wasn't bad, but it also wasn't excellent either. The staff was friendly and it seemed like this was a local spot with tons of regulars. If you're in the area and just need a breakfast spot with the usual breakfast diner menu items, and a local neighborhood feel, this place would fit the bill.

In Brentwood to run some errands, we stopped here for lunch as it was nearby to our other…read moredestinations. It was modest looking from the outside, but having a parking lot is always a plus! Inside, it gave off an old school vibe - obviously this place has a lot of history. It reminded us of similar cafés we would see in small Northern California towns on vacation. We later found out the café had been here for 60 years. Most of the patrons seem to be regulars, knowing the servers and chatting with them, a good sign. I ordered the Joe's Scramble with hash browns and wheat toast. My wife ordered the eggs Benedict with country potatoes. We didn't have to wait long, and you definitely get your money's worth - the servings were quite large. We ate well, and had enough leftovers for dinner. My wife particularly praised the country potatoes. Good to see some of these long time restaurants have managed to last to the current day.

Deluxe Breakfast

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The restaurant

MJ's Downtown Cafe & Bakery

3.6(924 reviews)

The food here is amazing and I enjoy coming here with friends and family…read more The restaurant is situated firmly in the middle of town, with may other attractions within walking distance. Service is always kind and timely. No rushing or making you feel unwelcome. VERY kind and attentive staff! The ambiance is ordinary, but very clean. There is a bench for people to sit while waiting on seating or their mobile orders. Payment is up front by the door, conveniently next to the display case of great baked items and pastries. If you haven't yet been here, then you haven't tasted what Brentwood has to offer!

We are fairly new to the Brentwood area and had heard from several neighbors and friends that this…read morewas a place we should try, so we decided to stop in for breakfast today. Downtown Brentwood was especially busy because of the car show, with lots of booths, music, and people enjoying the day, so we completely understood that the restaurant might be busier than usual. When we arrived, though, we weren't greeted or really sure where we were supposed to wait. There wasn't a sign directing guests, and although an employee was at the register near the entrance, we had to ask if we should wait there for a hostess. We were eventually seated outside after a short wait. Our drinks came fairly quickly, but after that the service was very inconsistent. The employees were extremely nice and helpful whenever we were able to speak with them; they just weren't readily available. Our food took quite a while, no one came back to refill or warm up my coffee, we had to ask for jelly for the toast, and when we were ready to leave, we had to find someone to ask for our check. One of the young employees also spent quite a bit of time outside talking and taking pictures with friends who had stopped by, which was a little frustrating. The food looked beautiful when it arrived, and the portions were very generous. I had the French toast with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. The presentation was great, but unfortunately, the French toast itself was just okay. We also tried the chicken-fried steak with hash browns and toast, which again was fine but nothing that really stood out. I really wanted to love this place because so many people recommended it to us. Perhaps we caught them on an unusually busy day, and I definitely want to be fair about that. Unfortunately, between the lack of availability and food that was more average than we expected, our first experience didn't quite live up to the recommendations. Since we're new to Brentwood and still have so many local restaurants to discover, we'll probably try some of those before making a special trip back here.

Inside view

3 eggs, 3 sausage patties, toast and hash browns

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Club sandwich with mayonnaise, bacon, chicken avocado, onion, tomato lettuce- all so fresh!!!

311 Oak Street Pub

3.5(155 reviews)

0.3 mi

We had dinner and drinks at 311 tonight. We have never been there, ever but good friends encouraged…read moreus. Best beers, Kamikazes and food. I really enjoyed the Philly Steak sandwich and the Dirty Fowl. Thank you for serving us old fashioned French Fries and not the typical Sysco, Beer Batter ones that everyone serves now. Plus, Alex the Bartender/Waiter, Hottie was the best. Thank you! Excellent service overall under the circumstances (who leaves an excellent employee all by himself. Shame on you management) However, We'll be back. Only down was the great music is super loud so it's hard to have a conversation seated inside.

Last night around 8:00 PM, my husband and I visited this pub for our very first time in downtown…read moreBrentwood, hoping for a nice evening out. Unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing from the moment we walked in. There was no host or anyone at the entrance to greet us. I walked in and tried to ask a staff member--a thin man with short hair--how things worked here and if they served food. He completely ignored me. I initially gave him the benefit of the doubt, thinking he couldn't hear me over the loud music. However, shortly after, my husband walked in and spoke directly to him, and he was completely ignored as well. The man simply gave us the silent treatment. Needless to say, we didn't stay, order anything, or eat here. We ended up walking right back out. I rarely leave negative reviews, but as newcomers looking to enjoy the downtown scene, this was a terrible first impression of local hospitality. We definitely won't be back.

The friendly Neighbour Good Friday haunt! We are here!

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Outdoor seating

Bistro Punahele Tonnelier

4.2(595 reviews)

4.3 mi

This place should have a line out the door. The food was great and the service was even better. I…read morehad the fried rice with crispy spam. The portion size was extremely generous, for the price. The building is cool and the decor was nice. Our server was one of the most attentive we have had in a long time. We will be back and we will tell our friends. I wish I had taken pictures... please try this place!

It's been several years since we have been here but wanted to give them another try…read more The sangrias were awesome and the service was good! The menus were hard to read... it was a small 8.5x11 in a crumbled up cheap, plastic sleeve and the backside was printed upside down. We ordered a tri tip sandwich to split and it was really bad. Every bite we took, we had to chew around the fat. We don't even think it was tri tip... it was so tough. It was embarrassing leaving a bunch of chewed up meat on the plate. Not only was the meat fatty and tough, it really didn't have much flavor. They used to play Hawaiian music but today it was music with a ton of ads. Not very relaxing. Once our meal was done, I mentioned to the waitress my plate has two giant chips on it... she said unfortunately most of them are that way. Glad we gave them another try, but feel like we wasted our money. We have ordered the sandwich in the past and it was good. Hopefully, they are not struggling... but quality of food, menus and chipped plates are not a good sign. Even the music was a disappointment... no one wants to hear a bunch of ads while dining.

Inside

Classic breakfast with portugese sausage and coconut fried rice

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Mock tail the waitress created was really good

Denny's

We had such a great experience at Denny's, and a huge part of that was our waiter, Carlos! He was…read moreabsolutely amazing -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. Carlos checked in on us at just the right times, made sure our order was perfect, and had such a positive attitude the whole time. It's rare to come across service this good, and he really went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable. The food was great, but Carlos is what truly made this visit stand out. If you get him as your server, you're in great hands!

Having to run an afternoon errand in Brentwood, and not having had lunch yet, we realized our…read morenormal lunch place would be closed by the time we got there. So en route we checked our phone and found out a Denny's was nearby and open all afternoon. This would work. This Denny's is centrally located on Brentwood Boulevard, convenient for us. It was past the lunch hour, so we were seated immediately and quickly chose our order. I had the crazy-named Moon Over Hammy omelette, while my wife chose the vegetarian omelette. Service was fast and friendly, and we soon had our food. Both omelettes were tasty. The lunch also came with hashbrowns and several slices of buttered white toast. Omelette size was sufficient albeit not generous. Paying for the meal was a snap with a QR code provided on the receipt. I really like this method for the security and convenience. A decent lunch and we were on our way. This is a good option when you need a mid afternoon meal.

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Wence House California Cuisine

3.9(666 reviews)

2.5 mi

This place located in a good shopping center, with plenty of parking…read more Inside is small and nice but they do have a patio seating which is inclosed and has AC, and is pretty spacious. Food is delicious! Everything was fresh and flavorful! Loved the shrimp scampi, that sauce was good! We scrapped it all up! The salmon was super moist and melted in your mouth. Really good quality food. Love the menu options, there is a lot to choose from. Server was great, she was on top of everything. Will be back again!

Really frustrating experience. I ordered at 1:46 PM and the restaurant kept telling the driver "10…read moremore minutes" for almost an hour. The order wasn't even ready until around 2:50 PM. My DoorDash driver waited way too long for a simple order, which isn't fair to them. In the end I feel like we both lost money and time here! Poor time management and misleading wait times.. lost a customer.

Happy Hour Oysters

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Lavender Empress

Digger's Diner - Brentwood

3.8(737 reviews)

2.3 mi

Nowhere I'd rather go for breakfast. Some of that is nostalgia talking, but it's just great. Big…read moremenu, toast is always just right, prices are fine, staff seem comfortable and not overbearing. Love the sound of chatter and how many veterans frequent there. Just a simple, pleasant atmosphere. Also very accommodating and surprisingly quick for pick up orders, which I used to get before school. Love the place.

I enjoyed having breakfast here. I had the corned beef hash mini breakfast plate and it was such a…read moreperfect portion. The food was delicious and crispy but not burnt. I loved our server, so friendly and quick for service. The vibe of the restaurant was so fun and felt like a fun diner. I'm just visiting but my friend comes here often and had many great recommendations for their food so I'd say everything is delicious!

Inside

Ball Park Garlic Fries

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Outside seating

Cap's Oak Street Bar & Grill

3.6(619 reviews)

We finally made it to Cap's in downtown Brentwood, and I honestly can't believe it took us this…read morelong to try it. It's definitely a hidden gem! We started with the crab cakes and Caesar salads. The crab cakes were a good size and came with a really tasty sauce. They weren't the best crab cakes I've ever had, they were still good but I don't know that I'd order them again. The Caesar salads were excellent. They were a generous size, the lettuce was crisp and fresh, and they didn't skimp on the fresh Parmesan cheese. For our entrees, I had the beef Wellington and my wife had the filet, both with garlic mashed potatoes. Both steaks were cooked absolutely perfectly and everything was delicious. We were way too full to try dessert, but that just gives us another reason to come back and work our way through more of the menu. One thing that surprised us was how busy it was inside. From the outside, the restaurant looks pretty quiet and unassuming, but once you walk in, you realize they clearly have a loyal following. You can also tell that Cap's is family-run, and there's something really special about seeing a local restaurant that has clearly built something that works. Good food, generous portions, and a really welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a hidden gem in downtown Brentwood, and we're looking forward to coming back!

I went for lunch. It was not busy and the staff was nice. I ordered the crab louie and my mother…read moreordered the caesar salad with bay shrimp. The caesar salad was just that, I suppose it was okay ‍. Both were presented in a large bowl but there was a lot of "food padding". Now, I was born and raised in San Francisco, so the crab louie threw me off. I'm use to ice berg, egg, tomato and a pile of Dungeness crab. The Dungeness sat on top (not really a lot), then there was iceberg, onion, cucumber, egg, tomato, mushrooms and artichoke (lol). It felt like they threw in everything but the kitchen sink. There was a lot of lettuce piled at the bottom. I didn't eat much, I had to bring it home and try to fix it. The dressing was good, although it was thousand island, which has sweet pickles and traditional louie dressing does not. I would go back and try something else but not the crab louie.

Interior

Spicy chicken Parm

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Cherries jubilee table side

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Nina N.

452

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533

3 months ago

This place is absolutely amazing! I had driven by a few times back when it was Dad's Cafe, but finally decided to stop in for breakfast today. Let's just say I wish I had done it sooner. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like a classic 1970s family diner, but with a fresh, beautifully updated look. Everything was spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and the prices were very reasonable. I ordered the Crab Eggs Benedict, and wow... it was hands down the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. And that's saying a lot because I never pass up a good Eggs Benedict when it's on the menu. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. They also have a great kids' menu, which is a huge plus. It's honestly hard to find breakfast that's this fresh these days, and because of that I've gotten into the habit of skipping breakfast spots altogether. Dad's Diner completely changed that for me. It's officially going into my regular rotation of favorite local restaurants. As great as the food was, the service made the experience even better. Alex was our server, and I believe she's one of the owners as well. She was incredibly attentive, gave thoughtful recommendations, and had such an upbeat, genuine personality that made us feel right at home. You can tell she truly cares about both the restaurant and the people who walk through the door. The entire staff was fantastic. Everyone was smiling, welcoming, and clearly enjoyed what they do. That kind of positive energy is contagious, and it made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu. Dad's Diner definitely earned a loyal customer today. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Don't just take my word for it. read more

Bob D.

0

144

2

2 months ago

Not quite sure how we feel about Dad's Diner. We've been a few times, and overall, it's one of those places that isn't bad, but it isn't necessarily great either. The positives: the restaurant is clean, we've always been seated promptly, and everyone we've encountered has been genuinely nice. You also have to remind yourself that this is a diner, so the food is pretty much what you'd expect. Breakfast is standard diner fare. No matter what you order, it's fairly consistent and gets the job done. The club sandwich is decent, and the real star of the plate is definitely the sweet potato fries. Those are worth ordering. The grilled chicken sandwich, however, is a miss for us. It's dry, plain and simple, and probably not something we'd order again. Service has been fairly consistent, although it can be lacking at times. You may find yourself having to flag down your server for things like extra napkins, condiments, or another drink. That said, everyone is friendly when you do get their attention. Overall, Dad's Diner is not bad, but not great. It's a clean, friendly neighborhood diner with predictable food and a few things that stand out. Keep your expectations in line with what it is, order the sweet potato fries, and you'll probably leave satisfied. read more

Drew C.

3

27

16

4 months ago

Dad's Diner was fantastic! My son Carter ordered the chili cheese dog and absolutely loved it, while I had the country fried steak, which was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, the food came out hot and fresh, and the service was friendly and attentive from start to finish. It's the kind of place that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. Great comfort food, reasonable prices, and a family-friendly atmosphere. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

Wendie R.

34

159

170

4 months ago

5 stars all the way! Super friendly, welcoming atmosphere with fast service from the second I walked in. The place was clean, comfortable, and just had that hometown feel. I had the Philly and it was absolutely delicious, not greasy at all, and honestly big enough for two people. I only ate half and it was perfect! I even asked for a to-go container right away because I knew I wouldn't finish it. The two gals working were sweet as pie and made me feel so welcome. I can't wait to come back! read more

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