IHOP

Came to JPs for brunch and was happy with so many things about this place. The service was quick…read moreand friendly even with a table of 9! We got our food very fast and it was hot and good! I ordered the pecan waffle and love that I can get this as a combo - oftentimes you can only get the waffle and have to add sides which gets costly. My sons got chocolate chip pancakes and a crispy chicken sandwich - both loved theri food. We were checked on a couple times and felt seen. You pay at the counter which is different but works. I will definitely be back to try lunch or dinner.

It's not always easy anymore finding a good restaurant serving a varied menu at reasonable prices…read more Seems like most places cater to specific tastes: Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, etc. But JP's is the exception. It's cozy and generally quiet (despite the big breakfast and lunch crowds), with plenty of good food in every category. Service is always splendid, with a friendly, helpful staff. And it's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which is another exception and helps a lot, too. The breakfast and lunch items are particularly good, with practically any kind of breakfast food or lunch sandwich you can name. The only drawback is the dinner menu, which is somewhat limited. I suspect this is of necessity, with breakfast and lunch crowds being much bigger, what with work nearby from the county and such. Nevertheless, everything on the menu is cooked to perfection, so try the dinners, too, and you won't be disappointed.

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Roxx on Main

4.3(340 reviews)

2.6 mi

Good lunch spot with friend! Top notch complimentary house made Focaccia with lemon olive oil &…read morebalsamic vinegar bread dip. And one of the best crab melt sandwiches with choice of a fresh house salad or tater tots. Attentive staff. We never felt rushed and were treated well. I will be back for an evening meal on either Thursday, Friday or Saturday to listen to live music.

Another solid spot in Martinez…read more I came here to lunch with my wifey and we definitely had a good experience. Service was great. It was very slow the day we went so that helped. I went and ordered the Crab Melt that seems popular and it didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed the amount of crab they out in the sandwich along with the perfectly toasted bread. My wife also got a soup that I forget the name of but also was delicious. I definitely wanna come back and try them for dinner. Wifey says they have live music on Fridays.

This polenta with balsamic marinated mushrooms and grilled cheese on top made me go insane

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This beet salad is a whole meal. I love it!!

Six Eleven

A smiling face, and quite often a hug now every time I enter this local gem nestled beside the…read moreMartinez creek and with decent parking nearby. I haven't tried everything on the menu yet, but what I have I would certainly order again! Over the holidays I wanted to try their version of crème brûlée and grateful to see the sugar crust right before serving was thick and lightly warmed from "fire" process as I know it should be served. Of course, smooth perfection rich custard followed! Their Salmon dinner & teriyaki wings, another favorite alongside the beer of my choice! I've also loved their innovative drinks that I've never tasted before, that they feature regularly. It's great to step into a place where the Waite staff seems to enjoy their environment and serving the public. Thank you Six Eleven for your 1.5 years now, family friendly restaurant & bar here in Martinez, a fun place to confidently bring a guest (especially when warm enough and outside seating is available) and also to shake a leg with the younger generation on an occasional weekend night. They also have an upper "attic" space or the outside courtyard available for private events, 3 for me so far. Please do continue to thrive 611 through these crazy times we're in. Buy Local Y'all!!

What a great find! Another place was full, early, so we stopped in. SO glad we did. Food,…read moreservice and atmosphere were great. Burger was fantastic! Really fresh bun on a 1/2 lb patty, that tasted flame grilled. Fries were really tasty. Pizza with prochutto was really tasty. Salmon on mash potatoes was really well done. Drinks were really fantastic. Burgers were fantastic, 1/2 lb.

Inside the restaurant

Short rib parpadelle

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Chicken sandwich

Brix & Craft

4.6(284 reviews)

All stars Went to Brix & Craft on a Friday night and had…read moregreat drinks. The bartender was very friendly and even made a bartender's choice special for my friend, which was delicious. The place was busy, but she handled it well and kept checking on everyone. I always enjoy coming here for good wine, drinks, and conversation. Great spot to meet up with friends or coworkers!

These guys are awesome!! Being in hospitality more then half my life and most…read moreOf my friends are too, we are pretty aware of all things happening! I can honestly say we always felt taken care of and in a very genuine way'! That goes so far right now! Thanks you guys for making me Forgot the bullshit happening in the world For a couple hours, you all are appreciated! (But don't look Twice for the bottle I asked for lol) Take care D

Napoleon + caramelized onion and tomato. Excellent! Crispy bottom

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Tom Collins with mint

1/4 Lb Big Burger

4.0(291 reviews)

1.1 mi

I tried this place with the family after a tough loss in a little league game just down the road…read more It is the quintessential greasy spoon, the only kind of restaurant that could match the Americana energy of spring sunset baseball. While the name implies a burger focus it does not give justice to the full breadth of the menu. Eating my feelings I opted for the Chicken Fried Steak plate with mashed potatoes, corn, and a buttery griddled dinner roll. It was like biting into a lynyrd skynrd guitar solo on 4th of July. I Dad taxed the boy's burger which was perfectly seasoned and griddled. The service was great - including the hand scooped milkshake. I will be back.

What can you say about an old school institution where you can order your burger in the most epic…read moreof menu offerings, and have it arrive perfectly and with a friendly smile? They are awesome! If you dare, try the rest of their menu... it's nostalgic and satisfying! Sometimes parking can be difficult, but there is plenty around back. Btw, save room for dessert! LoL!

The kitchen is simple

Bacon Cheeseburger onion rings and huge strawberry shake.

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Copper Skillet

3.9(635 reviews)

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite places in the area for breakfast…read more Sometimes I don't need a super fancy or swanky breakfast spot. Sometimes I just want a nice homey place that's got that a little of that diner feel to it. Because what really matters? It's the food. Right? That's mostly why you are researching stuff as we speak. And not only does Copper Skillet give you good food. They give you a lot, which is always appreciated in a pricey California. So they have lunch specials and recently I tried the Chopped Cheese which is on Tuesdays. Like I said earlier, you get a lot of food so you'll definitely be full. In terms of the quality I thought it was really good but for some reason I was just expecting a little more from the sandwich itself. Maybe it just didn't seem cheesy enough? I also feel like it was a tiny light on the spread they used. Im pretty sure it was a mayo. But I'd still try it again sometime. I really want to get a shout out to the Chicken and Waffle though. I'm so picky about this dish but I was really impressed with Copper Skillets. The chicken had good flavor and was juicy. Meanwhile the waffle had a great flavor and texture as well. Per usual, you get generous portions too so I was definitely pretty full by the end of it. I can't wait to try more stuff here.

Our family breakfast was a series of avoidable frustrations. My husband and I were refused seating…read moreuntil our entire party arrived (our son and daughter in law (and baby grandson) were parking); meanwhile, the hostess seated two larger groups who arrived after us. When our kids joined us minutes later, we were forced to wait again because our table had been given away. The service remained unprofessional throughout. We asked for coffee while we waited. We were handed black coffee in paper to-go cups with no offer of cream or sugar. When finally seated, our server mocked my request for a proper ceramic mug. Our meals arrived 10 minutes apart. Unacceptably, the toddler's pancakes were among the delayed plates. Because we wanted to eat together, the first three plates sat and got cold while we waited for the rest. Meanwhile, a party of four next to us received all their meals simultaneously. A neighboring server eventually stepped in to help because our assigned server was so inattentive. Our bill was $102, and though I left a $20 tip out of respect for the industry, the dismissive treatment and total lack of coordination were a dealbreaker. We will not be returning.

Interior

French Dip

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Eggs, hash browns, sausage and rye toast.

Sal's Family Kitchen

4.1(259 reviews)

Food: 5/5. This is EXACTLY what breakfast food should taste like. We tried a few different things,…read moreincluding the ham and cheddar wake-up, kids waffles, and California Benedict. Everything was so delicious! Atmosphere: 5/5. This is such a cozy restaurant and located in the heart of Martinez. Parking was also easy to find on a weekday. Service: 5/5. The staff were so friendly and great! Our food came quickly. Great service! Kid friendly: 5/5. Highchairs are available, there's a kids menu and there are coloring pages on the walls. Great family restaurant. I have a feeling this is going to be our new go to breakfast restaurant. I can't wait to go back!

I ordered the cook's special skillet and my fiancé ordered the infierno omelette with country…read morepotatoes and sourdough. Our food came out in less than 10 minutes. It wasn't busy in the restaurant today on Easter. It was quiet in the restaurant when we were eating. I give a rating of 4/5 because on the menu, it says mushrooms are in the cook's special skillet but my meal didn't have any mushrooms in it. I would recommend this restaurant to others.

That's not shredded beef

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Bacon waflle

Bella Siena

4.3(1.7k reviews)

4.9 mi

•$$$

Had a LOVELY lunch today with Woodland as our server. We were a walk in lunch and he was so…read morepleasant and helpful! I ordered the special which was delicious!! We enjoyed the views and the atmosphere for sure, and the food was really wonderful. Fresh flavors and wonderful ingredients. I tried a lavender mixed drink, but wasn't a fan. Woodland didn't hesitate to remove the item from the bill. Really loved the place!!!

Well! Bella Siena is a jewel! Perfect location (right in the water), windows everywhere, so there's…read morehardly a bad seat in the house, great food, great drinks, and even better service! We went yesterday for my husband's birthday. I made a reservation on Open Table and called to request a window seat. We arrive and were greeted warmly, and taken to our window table. Yusuf was our server, and he is so much more than a server. He is family. He made superb recommendations, and every drink, entree and dessert he recommended was mouthwatering! We had the Misto salad, mushroom soup (soup of the day), saffron pappardelle, chicken Parmesan, and mushroom ravioli (we took plenty home!). The house-made noodles and sauces were delectable! We also ordered the apple crumb for dessert made the Yusuf way, AND Yusuf brought us a raspberry basil sorbet with candle and sang happy birthday with me to my husband. We will be back soon and will be bringing friends and family to experience the greatness of Bella Siena. Thank you Yusuf and team!

Roughly 10 parties waiting 30+mins in a corner with RESERVATIONS!

Linguine Frutti di Mare!!!! My FAVORITE!!!!! It is loaded with seafood

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Pappardelle

Five Suns Brewing

4.5(189 reviews)

After spending time exploring downtown Martinez's antique shops and farmers market, we headed over…read moreto Five Suns Brewing Company for lunch and refreshments. It was a beautiful day, perfect for sitting outside and listening to live music. The staff was extremely helpful, answering all of our questions and even offering tastes of their beers and sours. I'm not usually a fan of sours, so I went with the Ernst Amber Ale, while my friends ordered the Cosmo Sour and the P-Wing Sour. For sours, they were surprisingly tasty. I may have to give them another chance. Street Steam Bunz was the food truck of the day, and we ordered rice bowls with bulgogi beef and chicken katsu. Both were served with fried rice, ginger, and pickled cucumbers, and everything was delicious. A great way to spend a Sunday. Five Suns and Street Steam Bunz both earn five stars from me.

We met some friends at Five Suns for a couple of beers on a leisurely Saturday. Our first time…read morehere, but our friends are regulars and spoke highly of this spot. Nice, casual spot to hang out. The staff is friendly and helpful, and happy to make suggestions and provide samples. Prices are actually reasonable, noticeably more so than comparable places. I had an OG Burst, and a Ghost Moon Pilsner. The pilsner was very good. RB had the Granger porter and enjoyed it. There is a food truck by the patio, from which we ordered a grilled cheese, which was good. You can also bring in outside food if you prefer. Would return for another visit next time we're in downtown Martinez.

Where the magic happens

GHOST MOON PILSNER 5.0%

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Chiquo & Eva Wagyu Steakhouse

5.0(63 reviews)

4.9 mi

Well me and the wifey were seriously looking forward to this reservation we did a month ago and it…read moredefinitely didnt disappoint! The wagyu steak was AMAZING. The Bone Marrow and the Lumpia were also perfectly cooked. They were tasty, crunchy, and exceeded my expectations. The Garlic silog rice was a staple on my younger years growing up and the Steak...... Tomahawk was worth it! We still have 20 oz left but the kids will devour it the next day when we reheat it haha. The service with Amanda and her staff were also homely and personal and we appreciated the genuine feel. Ambiance was also very victorian classic style and Benicia wasnt a usual place we would visit but I guess thats changing now :) definitely will come back!

Really enjoyed our dining experience at Chiquo & Eva Wagyu Steakhouse pop up in Benicia! The food…read morewas AMAZING! We had the Japanese A5 Wagyu, chicken wings, shrimp, and silog fried rice- the steak just melts in your mouth and every dish was so flavorful and just cooked to perfection. I completely forgot to order the mango salad, but will def add it to our order next time! The dining experience was very sweet and super enjoyable, even with my last minute reservation request. They gave us long stemmed roses and printed a group photo for each of the girls to take home (aside from another photo of us that they framed and was on the table). Appreciate y'all for making our girls' dinner date so special. We will definitely be returning!