The food is great and the waiting staff is so attentive and polite. Great scenery, the restaurant may be somewhat small but homely.

I've dined 4 times and it's been lovely each time. Food - Excellent Drinks - Excellent Ambiance - Excellent I highly recommend this establishment. read more

I know it was a busy evening with the 4th. but.... Service was terrible, food marginal. Ordered Salmon, wasn't fresh. Shrimp Louie was pretty weak. Carrot cake good, I'm sure supplied by others. Piano sounded great, very loud. Waiters did ask him to tine it down. read more

Lara's completely missed the mark tonight, and it's Valentine's Day!. My wife and I made a reservation for 2 at 6pm. We decided to go early and have a cocktail at the bar, it went downhill from here. My wife ordered a Lemon Drop and I ordered a Knob Creek Old Fashioned. The first fail is they served my drink before my wife! Ladies first, always!! Second, when her drink finally arrived, it was not a lemon drop. A lemon drop is a simple drink, 2pz vodka, fresh squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup shaken and poured into a sugar rimmed cocktail glass. This bartender added Triple Sec and Chambord...WRONG! My old fashioned was pure knob creek, no muddled orange peel, sugar cube and bitters...FAILED! At 5:58pm I went to check on our table, they didn't have our reserved table and gave it to walk-ins instead. We used to love this place as they always took care of us in the past. Tonight they drew a line in the sand. It will be a while before we go back. A total disappointment! We walked out! (Zero stars) read more

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Lovely restaurant. Great ambiance.... You can't hardly beat the view and it's right on the water. Nice cozy bar. Good drinks, menu has nice selection, tasty food. Even the clam chowder (which I'm picky because I'm from the East Coast) is very delicious. Service is outstanding!!! Owner is a very nice person! read more

Recently came here for a work lunch and it was fairly crowded. The service was phenomenal. The staff is extremely nice and attentive. The restaurant is beautiful as well. Right along the water and you have a nice view of the SF skyline. It can get hot with all the windows, creating a sunroom effect. But it's nice for a cold day. The food was okay. They have a vast selection of items to choose from. The calamari is a little bland and came out less than crispy. The bruschetta was great, the tomatoes were seasoned well. The lobster roll was plain and the ration was way more bread than lobster. I wouldn't recommend getting this item and the lobster wasn't that great. I'm sure other things on their menu are fine, but for the price, I'd go somewhere else! read more

Lara’s Fine Dining - Lobster Roll - Italian Near Me - Richmond, California

I love the salads, salmon, and this last time I went I tried the pork chops. Wow .. I loved them. My favorite is their carrot cake though. I can go for dessert everyday. Let me know what you like, because if you go I know you will fall in love with something. read more

We had an 80th birthday party at Lara's. The venue was spectacular, with great views, a big cozy room and excellent service. I will recommend it for anyone looking for a romantic meal by the water, or a big event. Elegant, spacious victorian style, with lovely appointments. read more

We've lived in Richmond for almost 10 years, and we actually spend a fair amount of time down near the Marina, but our first visit to Lara's was last night. We sat in the main dining room overlooking the harbor, and the ambience was worthy of five stars. The dining room is bright and airy and just feels so nice. Menu and food, I'd say, is worthy of three stars. Typical italian and seafood options abound, but there might be just a tad too many options which kind of cheapens the menu. I ordered the gnocchi with meat sauce, and was underwhelmed, but it wasn't bad. It just didn't live up to the ambience that the restaurant has. My husband really liked the fish from his fish-and-chips plate, but he was less enthused about the fries (just a little plain). He was also hoping for some malt vinegar to come to the table, but he ended up eating all the fish without it. The fresh bread brought to the table, though, was a standout. I really enjoyed it. I think if they pared down the menu (maybe by half?) and really focused on perfecting their options, this place would be a standout restaurant. Overall, the ambience outweighs the menu and we had a nice nice dinner and will happily come back! read more

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What an unforgettable celebration it was, marking my Edward's 70th Birthday at Lara's Fine Dining! We indulged in their sublime special catch of the day, Mahi Mahi, paired with scrumptious mashed potatoes and garlic spinach. I toasted with a glass of John Anthony Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc and for dessert Edward chose cheesecake and I reveled in creme brulee. The highlight of the evening was witnessing the stunning sunset at the harbor. read more

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What a hidden gem this place is! From the moment we walked in, we were surrounded by a wonderful ambiance--gorgeous fresh flowers, beautiful smiles, and true professionalism from the staff. We enjoyed a fantastic meal that tasted fresh and delicious, with very generous portions. Mrs. Lara herself went table to table greeting everyone, and she even sang with her angelic voice, which made the experience feel extra special. My friend and I enjoyed every bit of our food. We really wanted to try the dessert cart, but we were already so full--next time for sure! We will definitely be back. read more

Lara’s Fine Dining - Italian Near Me - Richmond, California

While in town after a family memorial service, the family decided to do a late brunch. We called ahead, and they could accommodate our party of 12. We showed up and as promised, we had a series of tables set up for us. It was great to have close family members together, and I of course set the party off by getting some cocktails from the bar. After a few beverages, we were all so overwhelmed by the number of great options. With people traveling from all over the country, everyone gravitated to some seafood. I went all in and had the Fettuccini Nero, which had homemade Black Squid Ink Fettuccini, lobster, mussels, & of course Dungeness crab tossed in this Alfredo Sauce. Everyone was trying each other's dishes... BUT ME, I was like "wow yours looks great... but keep your fork on your side of the table please"... haha...The beauty of family!. As for Desert, I didn't go overboard, but I picked a few items for the family to share... and that's because the dessert cart came out and was next to me!!! And yes, I did get the Chocolate Mousse Cake & Crème Brûlée. We also had a visit from Ms. Lara herself to the table, thanking us for coming in. Overall, a great experience with great food, family & friends. Looking forward to returning read more

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I went to Lara's for Mother's Day dinner. There were three of us, and I have been going there for over 25 years. We love the place; however, the food is not as great as it used to be. Based on the menu, there were special dinner options, including Sea Bass and Salmon. I ordered the Sea Bass special, and my sister-in-law ordered the Salmon. I was very dissatisfied and disappointed when I received my Sea Bass (see picture). When you go to a high-end restaurant and order a special dinner, you expect a filet of Sea Bass. Instead, I received small pieces of Sea Bass that looked like leftovers. As for the Salmon, it seemed like they simply poured tomato sauce on top. The pork chop was also very hard. In addition, no waiter checked on us even after 30 minutes of serving our dinner. Unfortunately, I do not think I will be coming back to Lara's. read more

Lara’s Fine Dining - Sea-bass special Dinner, I was expecting a filet fish. It was cut into small pieces. - Italian Near Me - Richmond, California

We came to Lara's Fine Dining after our director's retreat and it was the perfect spot to wrap up the day. The waterfront views are beautiful, the atmosphere is elegant but still comfortable, and the service was excellent--attentive without being overbearing. The food was outstanding! Everything from the appetizers to the entrées was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. They also have a great wine and cocktail list that paired perfectly with our meals. Overall, a wonderful experience for both a group dinner and a special night out. Definitely recommend if you're looking for fine dining in Richmond with great views and great food. read more

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This restaurant caught my eye when different friends posted it on social media. I bookmarked it. I made a reservation for party of five on Yelp for a Saturday night at 5:30pm. Hubby & I arrived first. Our table was tucked in the corner in the long shotgun room that stretched from one end to the other. It really was a table for four but they stuck a chair at the end. We had a nice view of the marina. While waiting hubby & I both ordered a hazy IPA, and listened to live piano music. The rest of our party soon joined us. We were informed of the daily specials. Starters - * calamari for the table - good serving size. Nice coating. * cups of clam chowder soup - no oyster crackers though. Lots of minced clams. * house bread - accompanied by whipped butter, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a dish. The first basket is comp. After that there's a charge. One basket good for us. Dinner entrees - * two ordered the fish of the day. Sea bass * hubby ordered his favorite pasta. Linguine with clams. He counted 12. * one ordered the prime rib * I ordered the veal scaloppine with mushroom sauce. The sauce a little salty but overall I enjoyed it. Dessert - they rolled the dessert cart over. Six to select from plus sorbet & gelato. Both the crème brûlée and tiramisu are made onsite. * we ordered two tiramisus & five spoons. Very good. All in all we were pleased with our dinner selections. The restaurant is located by the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Point Richmond. We used our GPS to locate it. There's a shared parking lot with another restaurant. Nearby landmark is Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park. We enjoyed both attentive service and food so much we plan to return for our next get together. read more

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We had a wonderful graduation event for 12 friends. The guest of honor and the other guests were so impressed with the service, hospitality and most of all the great food! We had a wonderful space overlooking the Richmond Marina. It was a beautiful day in a beautiful restaurant. read more

I told my friends after eating Peruvian food to check out Lara's Fine Dining for coffee and desserts. I had been at this restaurant for lunch many times already. The hostess told us that they will serve until 4 pm. However we ended like 4:30 pm. We ordered latte and decaf coffees. We also had the Cheesecake & Cream Brûlée. The owner Lara stopped at our table. I told my friends that Lara sang my birthday song years ago. Definitely she did sing again today. It was so nice. We had pictures with her. My friends enjoyed both the ambiance as the restaurant is near the water, the service was nice and the snack was good. My friends said that for sure we will return for lunch. read more

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This place is such an experience with the breathtaking views of the Richmond Bay The food is amazing and highly recommend The staff is very kind and great for food recommendations Looking forward to stopping by again read more

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Enjoyed dinner with my mom here on a Saturday. Ambiance was on point with the live music and ocean views (yes in Richmond). Came in and were asked to wait at the bar, although pretty busy, we were seated promptly. Menu has a good range and should be able to satisfy most picky eaters. Servers were knowledgeable and made great suggestions and were attentive throughout our entire meal. Ordered the calamari to start and it was light and crispy, solid app. Mains we got the Halibut with the sautéed veggies, which was an absolute banger! Mash was airy and had a great consistency as well as the sautéed veggies weren't cooked to death, so also good. Mom got the daily special seafood pasta which was in a pesto sauce with shrimp, mussels and some other sea critters, very tasty (portion was decent, moms is tiny so no she did not finish it, yes I took it home and yes it was amazing the next day, that's pasta for you). Live music was definitely a highlight of the night as we really enjoyed the jazz combo that played. Thanks Mom! I would've never known about this place without you! Will come back with my lady soon as this is truly one of Richmond's hidden gems read more

Lara’s Fine Dining - Halibut - Italian Near Me - Richmond, California

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so I love this place because it's on the water. It's beautiful. I just absolutely love the ambience. The service is always good. The bartender makes fabulous drinks and I always enjoy their salads. read more

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Excellent, friendly and attentive service. Lovely views. Good, well made cocktails. A very solid happy hour. Most importantly, delicious food. Fresh seafood. Yuuuuuummy bread. The lobster roll was my favorite (fresh, well seasoned, perfect bread). We shared key lime pie for desert. Very good. Light, not too sweet. read more

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Lara's always has great service and beautiful accommodations but most importantly the food is always delicious. My mom enjoyed their Mother's Day brunch special. read more

Excellent location. Excellent view of the harbor. The sea bass (specialty of the day) was salty and overcooked. I had to return the vegetable/spinach because it was very very salty. The mashed potatoes was mushy and salty. It was a big disappointment. the second menu item, filet mignon, was tasty and cooked perfectly. The mixed vegetables were okay but included mushy, salty mashed potatoes. The service was okay( Was not busy) waiters were friendly , however we had to ask for items multiple times. read more

LARA'S FINE DINING is the best FINE dining experience you'll get in richmond. The food is luscious and mouthwatering. The service is phenomenal, they treat you like their own kids. The italian soda is Assolutamente magnifico However, definitely the best thing about lara's fine dining is THE VIEW. I would pull up lara's just for the view. No more grizzly peak, no more point richmond, next time we want a view we pull up LARA'S FINE DINING. 10/10 no notes read more

We have been dining in Lara's establishments (Hotel Mac previously, now Lara's Fine Dining in the former Salute location) for decades. Probably for profit reasons, her food quality has somewhat diminished but is still good enough to keep her venue on our "occasional" list. The good: great location, lovely Richmond harbor views (especially for sunset dining), well-stocked bar, good desserts, generally good service, reliable if standard Italian main courses, and the frequently-present pianist offers skilled, pleasant and varied music at a gentle volume perfect for dinner conversation. The less-than-marvelous: meats are often a tad overcooked, the meals are a bit pricey for the quality, and the food prep quality in general could use improvement -- it doesn't take a Michelin-starred chef to ensure that shellfish & meats stay tender. Also, Lara should stick to being a gracious hostess and resist singing. The necessary: make reservations! Dress comfortably but be aware that many guests dress up. read more

This is the best place to dine in the bay area - the owner Ms. Lara is simply phenomenal and the most gracious host - her staff meets all your needs and is exceptional, the general manager Alex is just the best ever/ please take the time to dine at this fabulous restaurant - you will be amazed Danelle and Turin Tucker read more

We Love Lara's it's such a wonderful place to Dine. The atmosphere, and the service there is just MAGNIFICENT. I highly recommend Lara's.

What a wonderful experience. This side room was decorated with grace and beauty. Atmosphere was amazing and of course Lara came out and serenaded mommy read more

Lara’s Fine Dining - Beautiful View - Italian Near Me - Richmond, California

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I was told this was a hidden gem. Arriving it was in the (cuts) by Richmond Marina. It pretty small in there and quite intimate. On the other side they have a bar with tv in case anyone would like to watch a game. My husband order the carb cakes which was pretty good I did taste them. My mother in law order some oysters that was pretty tasty but I only had one. Which I was hungry I decided not to order an appetizer and go straight to my main meal. I order the scallops with some type of white cream sauce. I was enjoying it until about my second scallops I started feeling queasy. So I immediately pushed the plate back because I couldn't stand to smell or see the food. I had to run to the restaurant and I would leave the rest to your imagination just for the sake of this review. As the kitchen had already closed due to the conversation from the owner he came over and took the plate and asked if I would like some dessert instead. I was actually offended. Like why would I want dessert after damn rear vomiting at the table. I did ask the waiter for some ice and ended the night. I actually believe the seafood may have been old because it didn't agree with my stomach. I'm in the fence if I would ever go back. The waiter was nice but the owner didn't really meet my standards. read more

Lara’s Fine Dining - Scallops with some type of white cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Richmond, California

Took a friend that was here on business inspecting the Port of Richmond from Washington state here for dinner. I had the ribeye which was delicious though there was a lot of gristle on one side. He had the prime rib which he said was delicious. The vegetables on the side and the mashed potatoes were very good. Service was very good and we were greeted immediately and taken to a seat by the window to experience the sunset sky while we ate. I live in The Shores community which you can see from across the marina from the restaurant so this is a great consistent go to place if I want a nice atmosphere and can basically walk to it. read more

Lara's fine dining is our go-to place for whenever we have an out of town visitor. The waterfront views, upscale ambience, and consistent good food made it a special place. On our recent visit we didn't have an reservation, so we weren't able to get a window seating, but we had the parlor room for ourselves, and with the fireplace and live piano music it was just so lovely. The broad menu meant we can order several appetizers and share two mains for our party of 5. The food and service were very good. It was a perfect evening. read more

Excellent food and price this is my after church place to have lunch. Always good taste and freshness read more

Went for a family dinner and had a wonderful experience. The ambience is just lovely, it feels a bit like a large old house that has been converted. They had set up a bunch of beautiful Christmas lights, too. It was too dark to see the harbor, unfortunately. I ordered their salmon dish, which was excellent. Perfectly cooked, with simple seasoning and a mango salsa for some extra kick. The side of mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach was also delicious with simple but perfect seasoning. Didn't save room for desert, unfortunately, because the cart looked amazing! read more

HORRIBLE PLACE! The hostess didn't even look at us, told us she'd be back and said we could be seated without looking at us or asking any other questions, what if we had others coming and you already thought it just be us. Questions are important, she didn't even bother looking at us felt very unprofessional. The food, the bread was cold and hard, the starter clam chowder was delicious a little sandy but flavor was all good. The entrees is another story we ordered the verde fettuccine, how do you mess up noodles? When I had a bite it was all stuck clumped up together and when I took a bite it was hard, the salmon was disgusting so salted I finished my cup of water eating one piece, the lobster and scallops were pretty well cooked the cream was bland even after adding salt and pepper ourselves. My dish was the prime rib meat was cooked as we asked a little bland the mashed potatoes no flavor and was hard could hardly swallow and the asparagus was very bitter the entire dishes themselves did not balance out well. The drinks I was honestly dumbfounded! My partner had asked for hot tea as a fine dining place I was expecting better but store bought instant tea was shocking! The tea cup I'm pretty sure was for decoration only seeing as the hole to hold the cup from was practically small enough for a child my partner kept burning his hand. I had ordered red wine and since I like more softer and sweeter things when I searched up what the notes were (as our server was no where to be found to relay anything to me) I had searched it up, I paid $13 for a glass when the bottle it self is than $15 it was such a huge rip off! The service I was so surprised by it honestly! Not only did we see our server only 2-3 times the entire time, we had to call her over to us. There weren't many people when we went in my partner and I just finished doing our daily errands we weren't dressed for "fine dining" but we were still good in jeans, shoes and comfortable sweaters for the cold weather. I had literally watched as all the severs mistreated an Asian family seated at a corner nearly dropping their food on them as soon as that family leaves and I listen at the severs complain and call the family AWFUL names. It was completely uncalled for if the food and servers were doing a better job maybe it'd be better for everyone. I had also noticed they were being specially kind and attentive to people that look like they had money constantly chatting with them, checking in, refilling their waters, I had also noticed that they got the "special treatment" there was a little cart with dessert options within pastries to dessert wine, only coming out to the tables that seem to have money. The servers can't tell who has money and who doesn't so being treated like that compared to others left a bad taste in my mouth. While my partner had finished eating his food the plates were piling up and neither of the three servers did anything to help out. The table had become a bit clattered my partner was struggling to sit in an open area to converse comfortably with me. I had also noticed that their knives were so worn out to a point that they NEED to be changed out! The knife was surprisingly dull not cutting my steak at all and the handle was hurting my hand as it was wood and giving me splinters. I am so disappointed with this place I used to love coming here with my partner whenever we wanted to spoil each other near home but no more I'm so angry with this place and hope these issues gets fixed soon! read more

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Delightfully Delicious Food Selections Generous Portions Excellent Customer Service Very Professional and Courteous. MOST EXCELLENT HOST: ALEX THE OWNER: LARA Very Considerate and Kind-hearted. EVERY experience at Lara is ENJOYABLE AND ENTERTAINING. Service Staff Very Efficient and Friendly. We have Booked, My Mother's Birthday Celebration at Lara's for the Last 5 years. It has been a Fantastic and Festive Experience at LARA'S read more

We came here for Mother's Day which had a special menu that day. This place is elegant, overlooking the water which is really nice, and had reasonably good service for a day as busy as Mother's Day. I had the halibut, which was delicious and hubby had the short rib stew. We also had a Caesar salad and clam chowder soup, both nicely done. All were delicious and artistically presented. It was a very nice experience for Mother's Day. read more

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Came back again and tried a different steak and pasta this time, plus the usual Smoked Lilkoi Margarita made by the famous bartender Alex. Still 10/10 on the food, vibes, and service. I had the special Filetto di Manzo - bacon-wrapped filet mignon topped with a port three peppercorn sauce, served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. The filet was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was delicious. My partner had the pesto gnocchi and said it was great. We love that we live so close to this great gem! read more

Thank you Lara's for an incredible Christmas morning. My twin brother and I came in with no reservation immediately upon opening, hoping to get a table. The staff was kind enough to let us sit and we got a table near the windows. Upon sitting down, we immediately loved the view of the bay, it was absolutely stunning, especially with all the Christmas decorations and warm blazing fireplace all! Our waiter, Oscar welcomed us to our table and greeted us warmly as he explained to us the special today (it was Halibut) and answered all our questions regarding the menu. My brother and I both ordered the Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon. It was EXCELLENT! Highly recommend as i am an avid lover of Eggs Benedicts! They also have a piano here that is played time to time for the guests! Very unique atmosphere, excellent service, and a very accommodating stuff. Thank you for taking such great care of us Oscar! We appreciate it and will surely be back! Merry Christmas to you and all the staff. read more

This was our 2nd time here and both times have been very good. We ran in the local Victory run which, by the way, goes along the Bay Trail and right by this restaurant. After the run we came over to Lara's just as they opened at 11:00 so seating choice was great, right by the water. The waiter was very nice and explained the fact that we could have brunch or lunch. I ordered the Florantine Benedict and the egg was poached just right and the potatoes were flavorful. My wife had the Dungeons Crab Benedict, and she was very happy as well. My sister-in-law, a vegetarian, ordered the veggie sandwich and said it was very good. We didn't feel any rush to leave and overall really enjoyed the experience. Next year, after the Victory Run we will probably return. read more

The restaurant is tucked away behind a peaceful residential area, located in the marina with views of the water. The decor / ambiance was classy and quaint; the service was warm and inviting. We enjoyed the complementary bread (perfectly warmed) and fresh oysters. My husband ordered the pesto gnocchi (delicious) and I ordered the fettuccine verde, a vibrant, spinach-infused pasta. When paired with the rich, sweet red-based sauce, the dish transforms into a well-balanced experience where the acidity of tomatoes and a hint of sweetness create the perfect foundation for the seafood. The seafood elevates the dish to another level: mussels add a briny depth, their tender meat soaking up the sauce beautifully; jumbo scallops bring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth richness; and lobster(?)--cooked to just the right crunch. The sauce clings to the al dente fettuccine, allowing each bite to deliver a harmony of textures and flavors--silky pasta, tender seafood, and a bold yet balanced tomato base. read more

Lara’s Fine Dining - Italian Near Me - Richmond, California