My friends and I decided to go for Sunday brunch. It was definitely a great choice, considering we had a DJ playing great music and we can see the bay from our seats. We loved the food. We ordered a crepe, pancake, waffle, omelet, and egg benedict. I especially liked the clam chowder, which was the soup of the day. I believe this restuarant was family-owned, so I did think the service took a while. It probably did not help that no one ate anything up to that point. We went around 12 pm. However, the servers were nice and chill with us. We were a group of 7. Probably another reason why it took a while. BUT, it was worth it! Would highly recommend and go again. read more

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Go to for brunch after church! Outside seating gives you a bay view! I ordered the quesadilla breakfast, huge serving i loved it read more

This place has been here for a very long time. I don't know if I want to call it a hidden gem located in the city of Hercules because most locals know it exists. This is not my first, second or third visiting this restaurant; I actually really enjoy coming here. Very often the hours don't always align with my schedule but due to my schedule being adjusted today, it was only right that I stopped by on the way home to grab some grub. My review is based on today's experience as well as every other time I have dined at Leila by the Bay. I literally have no complaints; as you can see the food was delicious. The service was great and the environment was cool, not super busy. Leila by the Bay is a good choice whether you're looking for an indoor or outdoor place to dine. When the weather permits it is really nice to sit outside and look at the water and watch the activity happening in the bay. So if given the chance stop by for a visit! read more

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We came back to this place with friends so I could try breakfast this time. We made reservations just in case it was busy. We arrived on time and at first we were sat down inside and we asked if we could move outside and at the girl said they didn't have anything, and then we asked possibly the manager/owner (didnt ask him who he was) but he did check and there was one table but it didn't have an umbrella which we were okay with. So, it was nice that we were able to sit outside on a nice day. We all ordered the unlimited mimosas which were nice. For our meals, we ordered the Chorizo hash Benedict, the Corn beef and hash Benedict, and the burger. The Corn Beef Benedict was good, the eggs cooked perfect, the corn beef was pretty good, and the potatoes were crispy like we like them. The Chorizo hash Benedict was also delicious, it wasn't greasy like some Chorizo can be, and the eggs also cooked perfect. The only thing it could have used was some more Hollandaise sauce on them all. There was very little amounts on them all. The burger was cooked perfect and it was also good. Mimosas made up for it. Our food came out in a good time frame and the service was also good. read more

Leila by the Bay - Chorizo hash benedict - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

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Under newer management, not sure when that took place and unfortunately this was not as enjoyable as it was last time. Food was good. Views of the bay were great. Our location on the deck was mostly in the sun as the shade did not cover adequately. I'm not sure we will be back. read more

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Great food and great service. We went around lunch time and I got a grilled chicken sandwich while my friend got breakfast, I think it was cornedbeef hash. Their iced tea was amazing! I think he said it was nitro. We also brought my dog and sat on the patio which provided great views! Bonus- there is a walking trail just along the water, so after our meal we took a nice walk! read more

Leila by the Bay - My dog under the table while we enjoyed lunch on the patio with a great view! - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

We've come to Leila a few times now. Why? Because the food is delicious, tasty drinks from the bar or a coffee if you choose. The service is friendly and prompt enough; ambiance is pretty cool inside and outside. Inside is nicely lit, not too snug but laid out to not feel like a giant chain restaurant. Outside you get to enjoy fresh air, watch boats and ferries on the water, and enjoy your food. At least that's what we do when we go to Leila. read more

Rude. Wife refuses to return. Food mediocre. We live in Hercules & could use a decent restaurant. We go to Crockett Cocina & El Sol. read more

I've always been underwhelmed by this restaurant but my co-workers like coming here for lunch from time to time. This visit I had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries. Not sure what their special sauce was but the sandwich was flavorless and lacked seasoning. I had to ask for bbq sauce. I got thru half of my sandwich and this is where it got really bad. The chicken on this half was so thin. I've shared pictures to show you how thin. Looks like it was pounded out to fill the bun. Besides the sad Chicken Sandwich, the Fries were cold and limp. Must have been leftover from earlier orders. Disappointing that a restaurant could serve food like that. If my co-workers want to go here again, I'll just have to pass. read more

Leila by the Bay - Fried Chicken Sandwich. Look how thin the chicken is. - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

I just had brunch at Leila and was pleasantly surprised. 8 years ago, I left a one star review, but now under new ownership or new management, the food was good. We sat outside with a nice view and the weather was nice. I had the corned beef hash and my wife had the chilaquiles which was a special. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable, and knew the menu well. The portions are decent and the food was prepared well. I will be back. read more

Nice experience where one can sit outside on the patio and watch the Amtrak train go by in the afternoon. The service was okay; as a single woman I kind of felt overlooked. I ordered the crab cake appetizer and it didn't disappoint. read more

Leila by the Bay - Crab cake appetizer - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

What's not to like? Leila by the Bay is close to my house, has indoor and outdoor seating, a fantastic view of the bay, great service and great food. Their lamb shank is cooked to perfection. The lamb is moist and tender with a great combination of spices. I've had both their corned beef hash and eggs and their corned beef breakfast burritos. I think I am hooked. That home cooked corned beef is moist and just enough saltiness to bring out the flavor of the beef. A great place for mid morning Sunday brunch. Next time? French Burger grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, on grilled sourdough bread read more

Leila by the Bay - Corned beef hash and eggs - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

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Food was amazing, mimosas amazing ! We will definitely return for happy hour and more fantastic bites

TERRIBLE service! Measly portions and sky high prices. Two tiny salmon dinners, a hamburger, 4 beers and 2 glasses of wine = $175.00. Total rip off!! Never again. read more

Great food, had the fish tacos and the Salmon BLT. Both were great, I would recommend this place for brunch and lunch!

Had not been here in a long time and a friend wanted to come for brunch. We came in without a reservation on a Saturday morning and was able to get seated right away. Server took our order pretty quickly. I had the steak and potatoes breakfast. It was good the steak could have been a little more seasoned. We got bottomless mimosas they were ok nothing spectacular. The server didn't check on us that often and brought our food but no silverware. We had to request silverware. My friends enjoyed their food. The garlic fries going by smelled really good would be tempted to comeback and try those. read more

Leila by the Bay has become so much more than our favorite restaurant--it's a place that truly feels like home. The food is always amazing, the drinks are great, and the view is beautiful, but it's the people who keep us coming back. Ashif and Moe, along with Monie, Kimmy, Vanessa, and the rest of the incredible staff, have become more like family to us. They always greet us with genuine warmth and make every visit feel special. Over the years, we've celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and so many other milestones at Leila by the Bay. Some of our favorite family memories have been made around their tables. Thank you for always making us feel so welcome and loved. We can't recommend Leila by the Bay enough, and we look forward to celebrating many more special occasions with our Leila family. read more

First time here! This place was not bad at all! I ordered the lemon garlic fettuccine and my wife had the eggplant parm, safe to say it was better than expected! The garlic bread was disappointing though, maybe it was because we came in an hour before closing on a holiday and staff and cooks were just ready to leave but overall we were satisfied with the food and service. I gave 3 stars because the garlic bread tasted like it was sitting out and was just reheated and also the energy of the place could be better. Nonetheless I'm confident I will update my review the next time I come from a 3 star to potential a 4 or 5! read more

This was our first time here and it was nice location. The views of the bay was beautiful and we decided to eat outside to eat. I ordered the lamb burger and it was delicious juicy and it a decent size burger. We walked in and immediately greeted and seated and service was quick and friendly. I would definitely return. read more

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What a beautiful experience we had. Food was amazing. Service was 10 out of 10 summary to was such a good waitress and the bottomless mimosas were worth it. read more

Leila by the Bay - Bottomless mimosas - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

I ordered Leila by the Bay through DD a few times before I actually dined in the restaurant and it made all the difference. Spent a cloudy Valentine's Day brunch here but the heaters outside keep you warm. The service was quick, especially on a busy day. Aside from the food being super good. The view from outside is awesome! Get a whole shot at the bay and a couple trains even passed by . This spot is hidden and deserves more love! read more

Came in for brunch with my family and didn't realize this jewel was tucked away in Hercules. Full bar and it was a nice sunny day which made it the perfect chill atmosphere. Went with the Crab Benedict and it hit on all the right notes. I wasn't driving so I got to indulge in a few cocktails and when more family showed up, it was like "round 2". I saw they had Bottomless Mimosa for $20/person from Fri-Sun. They have a two hour max time limit on the bottomless, but that's plenty of time if you ask me. Planning to return for a Fri to catch the special and try for dinner next time around (sunset). read more

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First time dining. Nice location and great outside view. Will go back. - DAS read more

The view at Leyla by the Bay is beautiful! you're literally right by the ocean. I tried their burger and appreciated how fresh it tasted, but it was slightly dry and not something I'd come back for specifically. The fries were okay. Overall, I'd happily return to try more of their brunch menu, just probably not the burger again. read more

Leila by the Bay - Bacon Cheese Burger - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

My wife and I have eaten there a few times, but haven't visited since a few years ago. Basically the recent visit was horrible. I ordered the Fish and Chips, the fish was bland and the fries were literally burnt. The waitress never came to check on us just to see if everything was okay! One of the staff members was sitting at the bar and every other word out of his mouth was a curse word. I tried to eat the meal, but the more I ate, the worse it got. I literally removed the burnt fries and placed them on a different plate: by the time I finished there were more burnt fries than what was on my plate. To make matters worse the garlic bread wasn't up to par. It appeared to be cheese and garlic on pizza dough. I don't know what happened to this place, but it certainly wasn't as good as it was in the past When the waitress finally came, I showed her the burnt fries and asked if this was the way they cooked them? She had this blank look and apologized and eventually asked if she could bring me more. I politely declined and asked if they would be willing to adjust my bill. Although they made an adjustment and gave me the employee discount, it certainly wasn't enough to satisfy me or encourage us to return to this restaurant. Unfortunately I must leave a review to discourage others from going there. But in reading other reviews there are quite a few customers that experienced bad food in this restaurant read more

Came here for Easter brunch and for the bottomless mimosas! Ordered various brunch options for sharing and they were all delicious. Service was very good even though the place was busy. Also met the manager whose name was Mo. Really nice guy and gave us some tequila shots for giving our table for the next group. Good a good nap after those mimosas anyways! Great place for dinner as well. read more

Leila by the Bay - Tequila shots - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

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The food could improve tremendously. First time eating here & I ordered via door dash. I had the pancake breakfast with chicken sausage and the steak & mushroom crepe. The best thing on the plates combined was when I put the grilled onion on top of the potatoe & I ate it. I would never eat here again. The pancakes tasted like something from the frozen grocery aisle. Eggs had no flavor. Sausage dry and severely overcooked. read more

Leila by the Bay - Pancake Combo Breakfast - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

Came here on a weekday, they were pretty understaffed, so it took a very long time to order, and get our order, and ask for refill. I love the ambience outside. They have umbrella, so it's the perfect amount of sun and shade. And every once in a while, you'll see the train go by, which is a great view. Overall great experience in the food, ambience, and experience. I tried a special which was their fish taco. It was very crunchy very loaded. highly recommended. They also have a wide range of other items that I definitely want to go back and try. They have a small parking lot right out front so find the parking wasn't very easy. During lunchtime in peak hours, it does get kind of crowded so I recommend either making a reservation as possible or going at peak hours or be prepared to wait. read more

It's our Sundate Breakfast on our way to my mom's house in Hercules. First time visit here...Beautiful Bay view at the Patio. Great food and friendly staff. We ordered Crab Benefict and French Toast combo with Apple Cinnamon topping and Corn Beef Hash side order. Also, ordered Waffle to go for my son. Truly enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere... We'll surely be back to try their sunset dinner soon read more

Visited for Sunday brunch close to closing. Service was fast and friendly. The table order a burger, grilled cheese, pancakes, and salmon blt. All items were tasty but the garlic fries are a must order. I'll be back to try more items. read more

Found Leila's through a Yelp search for brunch in Hercules. We wanted to get out of SF, Oakland, Berkley and eat on the water. Leila's fit the bill. It's a quaint establishment with great staff. We met Rachel, the bartender/waitress. Along with her co-workers, they made us feel welcome. My BF had an American breakfast w perfect over/medium eggs, potatoes & crispy bacon. We sat at the bar & food came out fast. I saw an advertisement for a "paint & sip" event. If I lived closer, Leila's would be our go-to neighborhood bar/restaurant because the food was good, the people fantastic & location. read more

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The thing this place has going for it is the lovely view of the Bay on the patio. It really is quite lovely sitting out there with a nice view, but it can also get quite windy or cold if the weather isn't nice. We went on a warm day and it was lovely, except for the wind which kicked up here and there and blew things around. The food was inconsistent. We both had French onion soup and were both disappointed. In French onion soup, the sliced piece of bread is supposed to be placed on top of the soup with a lot of cheese sprinkled all over it and the entire thing is baked so that the cheese melts all over the entire top of the soup. That method causes the soup to come out piping hot. It was a big disappointment. You could tell that the cheesy bread was not baked on top of the soup, it looked like they had heated up the cheese bread separately then stuck it on top of the soup, which was lukewarm and mediocre. Hubby had the lamb shank which he was disappointed with, as he could tell they parboiled the lamb shank rather than baking or braising it, boiling out all the flavor. I did have a ribeye steak which I thought taste wise was pretty good! I had asked for it to be medium rare and because they had done such a sloppy job of slicing the meat (one end was thick while the other end was thin) the steak came out medium rare in the thicker areas and well done in the thin area. Apart from these gaffes, the service was good. read more

Leila by the Bay - Really disappointing French onion soup. The bread was heated up separately, not melted on top with cheese like it's supposed to be - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

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If you don't eat here you're stupid, the food is magnificent, the waiters are super respectful and kind, and the vibe is great with a beautiful view over the water. Again, if you willingly choose not to eat here, you're an idiot. read more

4.5 STARS!!!! Went on a Saturday for brunch with my best friend. Needles to say, the food was worth it. I loved the Apple cinnamon French toast. My plate was $18.50+3.50 for getting that type of French toast. The apples were caramelized with sugar and each bite was soft and tasted like the apple cinnamon. I could have easily eaten it without syrup. I don't eat sausage or bacon so my only only alternative were the potatoes WHICH WERE AWFUL. DONT GET POTATOES!! DONTTT!!! The banana walnut pancakes were to die for!!! They were so fluffy and fresh. The flavor was there. read more

Leila by the Bay - Banana Walnut Pancake Breakfast - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

The food came out very fast. The outdoor seating was nice, but it was very hot. The service was great. Our server was efficient and very capable. read more

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Cute, small, and cozy spot! It does get busy, and the space is pretty limited, but they do have outdoor seating available. Expect a wait and to be put on a list during peak hours. It's clear they're trying and working hard, but the food took quite a while to come out. We had a large group, so we expected some delay, but it still felt longer than expected. We also had to ask multiple times for updates on our order. At one point, a smaller table that arrived after us was seated, ordered, ate, and finished before we received our food. There are also some noticeable upcharges on certain items, which felt a bit steep but everything is pricey. Our server seemed like she might have been new, she had to go back a few times to confirm pricing. She didn't check in on us much, but it was also a very busy Father's Day service. When we did ask for water refills, she was quick to bring them over, which we appreciated. She did seem overwhelmed, so I give her credit for trying her best in a hectic environment. Overall, it's a cute spot with potential, but the service and timing were inconsistent during our visit. I do want to come back but maybe just my husband or a smaller group. I want to try their drinks, can't wait. read more

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Wouldn't let us sit inside even though our dog was in a stroller. Wouldn't give us the BR discount said it was weekday only. Food was mediocre read more

I do not recommend visiting this restaurant. My wife and I came here hoping to enjoy a nice brunch together. When we arrived, there was a waitlist, and the owner, Mo, greeted us and added our names to it. While we were waiting, I stepped aside and asked if I could use the restroom. To my surprise, Mo responded by telling me "go pee on the tree outside." I was absolutely disgusted by his response. He quickly backtracked and said it was a joke. I did not find any amusement his comment amusing and could not understand what would make such a disrespectful comment appropriate or funny in any way. This interaction completely changed our impression of the restaurant and left us feeling unwelcome and disrespected. Because of this experience, I do not recommend visiting this restaurant. Instead, we went to Sue's Place in Pinole, where the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and the food was delicious. read more

Came here on a calm afternoon and it felt easy right away. Service was kind, food came out steady and the view made it worth the drive. Just relaxed place to sit down and enjoy the bay. read more

Leila by the Bay - New American Near Me - Hercules, California

Leila's pluses: very clean, mainly well-maintained, lovely site, great views, excellent service, fresh fruits & ingredients, perfect serving sizes. Crab offered in a variety of dishes! Leila's so-so's: food average-tasting, choices average. Leila's minuses: no maple syrup offered (a reasonable surcharge would be worth it!); croissants no longer an option for the otherwise good breakfast sandwiches (restore croissant option!); no soap in men's room dispenser, & door handle came off when trying to close, tho' lock still worked. Inadequate parking availability for busy times, & only one ADA stall. read more