Loved this spot. So cozy with a super friendly, knowledgeable staff. Menu is small but mighty…read more Seems like you couldn't go wrong here. Not good for big groups but that's what I loved about it. Great central location in Walnut Creek. Check it out!

I had hoped that what I read from a 1-star Yelp review about having reservations, then finding out…read morethis restaurant is closed, was only a rare occasion. I did not even think to alert my friends about what I read because I thought after reading other Yelp reviews and looking up their Instagram posts with beautiful photos and people looking like they were enjoying this restaurant, that what was described in that 1-star review must have been a rare occurrence. Boy was I wrong because to my dismay when we arrived at their restaurant door last evening, it happened to us and I did not want to believe it, but all the evidence was there to show they were in fact, CLOSED. Two other customers and our group arrived at the same time in advance of our 6pm reservation time, only to see their door closed, lights off, with nobody inside. We were confused not only because we did not receive a message notifying us that their restaurant would be closed and our reservation needed to be canceled, but also because the customers who arrived when we did said they had booked their reservation yesterday, meaning the reservation system was still active. What's more is we did not see any signage on their door or windows about being closed, but instead we saw an EBMUD notice on the door stating water service payment was overdue, which we were not expecting to see upon our arrival. Our group needed to quickly figure out a plan B for our birthday celebration dinner, as our friend had planned and reserved The Library Social Club over a month ago. I dine at many restaurants and any time there needs to be a change or cancelation for any reason by a restaurant business, I have received an e-mail, a text, or a phone call alert, as a customer courtesy call, and I have at the very least, even seen hand written notes on restaurant doors and windows as signage alerting customers of their business being closed. Needless to say, we were disappointed and frustrated by this incident today. We drove from out of town to try this restaurant that was not even open when customers had reservations. Fortunately, our friend proposed a different restaurant that we could walk to and they sat us promptly upon arrival. We enjoyed their delicious food instead!

I want to support my local wine bar but what is happening here is a travesty and an affront to the…read moreGod of Wine. The entire collection of wine was exposed to heat and ruined but they are still selling it to unknowing customers. Many of the wines that I inspected had corks bulging out past the foil and were discolored. The Syrah I picked and thought was safe looked good but under the foil, the cork was bad and yes the wine was rancid. I wish that was just a side story but the glass of wine I purchased was also foul. It was the most expensive Napa Cab they serve. I asked a few times how long the bottle was open and he did not know but guessed maybe a night or two before. This tells me a few things; they are not keeping wine fresh or pumping out the air or using a Coravin system for example. They are not writing the date opened even. Also in my personal opinion, the wines here are the lower tier to keep pricing down and profits high. It just makes the experience low for the customer. Lastly I did have a cheese plate and it was also terrible. The staff have no knowledge of wine. So it just ends up being a happy hour place for people to drink cheap wine. I'm sorry for the former failed business and appreciate trying to take it over but the business model is not working. It's not worthy of business woman of the year unfortunately. Lesson learned: Californians know wine!

For a long time I hesitated to come here because I thought they were a 21+ establishment and often…read moreI have the kids in tow. However, I saw they had a killer happy hour deal - 50% off the menu from 5-6pm!!! - so took a chance and brought the fam. They were super kid friendly (in that we didn't get any judgmental stares from having our kids take over the couches) and have so much stuff on the menu! Loved the charcuterie boards and sandwiches and the selection of wine. Will definitely be coming back! I've already told a bunch of friends about it, haha.

Have been to this restaurant 3 times. Two for dinner and once for happy hour and have never been…read moredisappointed. The main menu always has great food. My go to has been the steak frites. My wife usually changes it up depending on the menu but whatever she picks is always good. Recently went for the happy hour and will definitely coming back. HH oysters were such a good deal. Tostadas and popcorn chicken were also great. Not a single miss on the menu. This place routinely has great service and overall is a great dining experience.

Fantastic! Staff was wonderful, attentive, friendly. Mateus…read morewas very professional as our waiter. Oysters, petrale sole, fresh beets, we're so well prepared. I will definitely come again and tell others of our friends.

Batch and Brine is our new fave go to for happy hour in Lafayette! Good service, outside seating…read moreduring warm weather, and menu selection is great. Came here for happy hour and was not disappointed. The happy hour menu had lots of great selections and variety and we ended up ordering way more than we anticipated. Everything came out hot and was fantastic. My faves were the kale caesar (still dreaming about it), pretzel with cheese, and duck fries (not happy hour but super worth it). We had a great meal and can't wait to come back :)

We were warmly greeted by the host who was very friendly and welcoming. Likewise with each…read moreemployee we encountered. Drinks were delivered quickly and food came on a timely manner as well. We all enjoyed our dishes including the cauliflower appetizer, fish & chips, beef sliders and chicken sliders. The noise level wasn't too loud but not super quiet either - just the right amount to give the dining room a good vibe. I'd definetly go again.

food and service was great, had soup shots and salad and gnocchi, we also enjoyed a sampler of…read moredesserts and also wine flights this restaurant is always amazing

We had dinner at Va de Vi tonight for a friend's belated birthday. To start the review on a…read morepositive note, the fountains are GORGEOUS. We dined outside in the back and we were comfortable temperature wise and were able to talk at a normal volume. We ordered the seafood paella, linguine with clams, rack of lamb, and steak. I appreciated that they were able to leave the chorizo off the paella. The paella was delicious BUT (and this is a HUGE BUT) the portions were TINY. Initially I was pleasantly surprised to see a $19 paella on the menu as it's usually more than that. We often share food but didn't as the portion was barely enough for one person. Though I didn't order drinks, my friends got the kiwi margarita and the Starfall. I tried a sip of both and the consensus was that the Starfall was better. While our server himself was friendly, the actual service left something to be desired. My paella came out before the other 3 dishes. Also, it took a while for us to get the check. While I would love to try other items on the menu, I don't plan to return because of the small portion sizes.

I stumbled across this lovely little shop a while back and absolutely fell in love with it I…read moreusually visit the Lafayette location and there's always something amazing to discover every time I go in. Their selection of olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices, pantry items, and specialty products are all so thoughtfully curated and high quality. I've also bought gifts for plenty of people from here over the years and they're always a hit. Such a charming spot with unique finds and a warm atmosphere, definitely one of my favorite places to stop by when I'm in the area

I loved going to this store in Lafayette - the spice is…read morebright and airy with sales assistants that are extremely friendly. I got the Litchi Vinaigrette and I was obsessed!

What a fabulous little tiki bar! Super cute interior, friendly helpful staff and delicious drinks!…read more Big fan!

Fun small spot doing the 50's Tiki vibe well. Good drink selection with N/A options too…read more Refreshing change to slapped together Tkii imitators.

Arleen was awesome. Super friendly, attentive, and just made the whole night feel easy…read more We had the clams and fries and the pâté, plus a few other things, and everything was really good. The clams were fresh and full of flavor, the fries were perfectly crisp, and the pâté was rich without being too heavy. The ambience was fun and loud! The French 75 was a standout. I love that cocktail and this one was done right, light, balanced, and really refreshing. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

Service was good. Restroom pretty clean. Food was delicious. Cocktails were really good--martini…read morewas ok. Forgot what drink i ordered two of, but it had cynar and it was really good. First time having sweetbreads and it was delicious. Almost everything was good. The risotto was okay. The pate was pretty fun to eat.

This is our first time, and will be back. This is a medium size restaurant with a large amount of…read moreseating space for the size of the restaurant. The decor is modern with the right amount of decor to make the experience fun. They have a full bar with many wines on tap. The servers and the manager (Julian) were all friendly and welcoming. We had the Frittata, avocado toast with extra egg and house made granola bowl. The Salmon roe added a nice touch to the toast. The granola and Frittata added nice flavors to our meal. They have a nice Charcuterie and cheese board that I believe can be customized. They have a nice manual mechanized slicer. We definitely recommend you give them a try.

3 stars bc of our initial waitress. We got there at 5pm and our waitress initially greeted us but…read morethen never came back..... no one ever came back. It wasn't like this place was fully packed or anything. They just forgot about us??? 40 minutes later and we have to flag down a new waiter. He was super nice though. If it wasn't for him, this would be a much worse review. He was pleasant and made sure we were able to get our orders in happy hour. We had light snacks and I think the deviled eggs and oysters were my favorite. I'd try this place again but maybe sit at the bar top where they can't forget about you.

Came here while waiting for a table at Mencho and came back to bring my roommates because it's such…read morea cute spot! You order at the bar and get handed your drink(s) right away and are free to sit wherever. Both inside and outside seating available - there's heaters outside. Ordered the flight of three and got to choose what I wanted to try, I felt that the pours were generous. The bathroom, wow, they outdid themselves, love the decor!

The ambiance is beautiful and the wine selection is solid, but unfortunately the service really…read moremissed the mark. We started at the bar and mentioned it was our first visit, but were met with a blank stare, no welcome, no guidance on how things worked. At first, I thought it might have just been that one interaction, but when we ordered a second round with a different server, the same cold and unwelcoming service continued. It's a shame, because the space itself is incredibly charming and inviting. Customer service feels like such an easy fix here, especially given that many other reviews mention the same issue. You'd hope management would take note and make the necessary improvements to match the quality of the setting.