What a great way to spend a mid-week afternoon. Amazing views - great vibe / music - comfy sitting,…read morewith a laid back elegant ambiance. Our waiter was attentive - when asked he gave his favorites - and they did not disappoint. He was "Spot On"! We started our food journey with the Crab Empanadas - followed with one of the best Sea Bass entrées we've ever had. (The fish melts in your mouth w/ a sweet Asian fusion taste). The Chocolate cake was the perfect way to end our night. A must try when you go to Tiburon! P.s. after our meal we took a stroll and enjoyed the bay views. You may want to plan that in :)

Came for Mother's Day lunch with a party of 10 and was seated upstairs in the sunroom area. It was…read morea really nice room, especially with the sun shining and the SF skyline outside of the window. Service was fairly attentive - there was only one slight hiccup with one entree not coming out until around 5 minutes after everyone's dish so we had to wait. Pretty good selection of signature cocktails. The Liquid Gold was refreshing and not that strong. As for the food, we got the tartare, crab empanada, bungalow Benedict, and the phyllo crusted pork chop. The tartare was fresh and not fishy at all, but was missing some salt. Crab empanada was great. The cilantro avocado puree and aioli complemented the crab well. Eggs Benedict was standard. It was nice that it came with a model bakery English muffin, but nothing stood out. Pork chop was fried very well. Crispy exterior but soft inside. It was a pretty hefty cut as well. I expected more from the taverna fries but it seemed like standard frozen fries. The chimichurri sauce was good but had an aioli texture, which was weird but still good taste wise. To end, the butterscotch budino was fairly light and had a good sweetness. All in all, the lunch was still enjoyable especially with the view. I do wish there was that wow factor in some of the dishes to better match the price.

A little more than a year in, I wanted to do a short update of my review…read more The honey and I now consider Luna Sea one of the best, if not the best spot to get a cocktail in Walnut Creek. Their drinks are always amazing and they recently added in outside seating. Whenever we want to indulge in a unique craft cocktail, we come to Luna Sea. So I really can't recommend them enough.

This lounge is such a vibe! The bartenders are friendly, the cocktail menu is well crafted, and the…read moredrinks are always delicious! It's also right across from the main three office buildings on California and the only elevated bar in the immediate area, so it's a big hit for those looking to grab a drink after work. My only gripe is that it's very small and always pretty packed. Seating is often limited or completely unavailable so be prepared to stand, but the bartenders do a great job churning out drinks quickly to accommodate the crowd. I can see this place doing very well long-term just based on location - just be sure to get there early!

Barbary Bar - Chill Vibes & Great Energy…read more This bar has such a great atmosphere! Whether you choose to sit inside or enjoy the beautifully set-up outdoor area, the vibe is always relaxed and inviting. Everyone here is super friendly and welcoming, making it a great spot to grab a drink, unwind, and enjoy some good conversation. Pro tip: Have dinner at one of the local restaurants nearby, then stroll back to Barbary for a nightcap (or two). It's the perfect way to wrap up a great evening.

The Barbary is a beautiful bar. Everything from the lighting, signage, themes and drinks embody…read moreoriginality and uniqueness. Bartender Nick couldn't have been a better host. He gave great recommendations on the different drinks, and also was a fun person to chat with. If you have a sweet tooth like me, you'll love the Coconut Mojito which was creamy, rich, and a perfect 5/5 cocktail. You can also find pleasure in with the Black Tot Grog which was the perfect blend of pineapple, rum and charcoal, and also carried a black esthetic with a pirate flag for an added touch. With this being located near the Grand Lake area, this is a great spot to hang out at right after a film at the nearby theatre or if you just finished up a meal at one of the neighboring restaurants. My experience here couldn't have been better and I look forward to coming back sometime soon. 5/5.

What a beautiful place to have a drink! I was super happy with my visit to Bar Shiru…read more First of all, the vibes of this spot are completely immaculate. You definitely feel 10 degrees cooler in here. From the dark moody lighting, tons of vinyl on the wall, beautiful people, everything was stunning. Definitely bring your ID since they will check at the door, once you're inside, you definitely feel like you stepped into your older brother's cool friend secret hideaway. Drinks were great and there was so many to choose from. I can't remember the drink I got but it was served up in a cute glass and was delicious. The DJ was fantastic and played a ton of old and new school hits. I think this qualifies as a "listening bar" so cool. Totally great trip to Bar shiru! I will, without a doubt, be back.

Service is amazing here! We came here for the first time and it was lovely. The space has great…read moredecor and there are so many records. We tried moonglow, lucky spring, and actual proof. I ordered moonglow not knowing it's a very intense drink, so had to order actual proof as backup. They're very accommodating and can make any drink sweeter, so I opted for that. Actual proof is very refreshing with a nice citrus flavor! It seemed to be a popular drink since other folks also ordered it. Moonglow has a lot of complexity to it, and it's concentrated (no ice). Lucky spring was very citrus forward with some bitter notes, but we couldn't taste the guava. We also got free pretzels to munch on! This spot makes great cocktails and they also have a sister bar and restaurant called golden palm nearby. Worth trying this spot for good vibes and delicious drinks!

Visited on a Friday around 7pm with a friend, bar was quite busy so added our names to the…read morewait-list and host estimated 30-40min wait. We decided to stick around and wait by the entrance which was pretty open and not too crowded. Host texted us after about a 15 min wait and we were able to grab seats at the bar. Drinks: Anouks kiss - tart, tangy and bright, tropical from the rum and citrus, a nice light and refreshing cocktail Mom's Rosy Cheeks - friend ordered this, their take on a gimlet ordered with gin, sweetness balanced with tart citrus with subtle herbal notes from the gin a classic done well Food: Warm Olives - delicious, warm plump green olives with a subtle briny flavor and a bit of citrus, a great appetizer Yaki Onigiri - came with two pieces in the order, warm toasted rice triangles with a slight crispy exterior and a soft fluffy interior erved with a punchy, salty tuna, miso paste, a comforting snack Brothy Rancho Gordo Beans - generous hearty portions, white beans were creamy and tender, broth was rich and savory, cabbage added a little sweetness and loved a bit of veg in the dish, farro added a nice chew, well balanced and delicious Service was excellent, warm and friendly, staff was attentive but not overbearing, knowledge about the menu, kept water refilled throughout our meal. Love this cozy bar and restaurant, sad to see them go in 2026, do visit them and make a reservation if you can as they close out the year.

so sad to hear that this place is leaving :( it was my first time visiting and I really liked the…read morevibe of this place. service was so friendly and they were extremely accommodating. food was also great! a bit overpriced for the portions but it was a fun experience to try everything for the first time. I still think about their hot & sour mushrooms. The rice cakes were also nice and chewy. the onigiri were good but pretty tiny. Carrot cake was superior wish they were staying cuz I would definitely come back!

Stopped in to try a drink because I'd read that this was one of the best bars in Oakland. I tried…read morean old fashioned and it was pretty good. I enjoyed the open air seating area in the back and the overall vibe was good. I went solo, struck up conversation with strangers, and enjoyed my drink.

Very catty in a good way. Totally fun vibes. Very clever theme. A neighborhood bar with very…read moredelicious drinks. Nice selection of books and chill bartenders with craft. Cozy but spacious inside with a long bar and a bunch of tables. Casual patio outside. Cat stuff on every wall at every level. Go. Drink. Enjoy the Cat House altar of booze and felines behind the bar.

I had brunch here with three of my friends for my birthday! One of the friends knows the owners, so…read moreit was his recommendation. The brunch crowd is really chill and the ambience is lovely! We shared all of the food we chose. We even split a mushroom sandwich into four pieces! The coffees were awesome! We ordered four different ones, so we could try a majority of the menu choices! The main dish I ordered was Tiradito Maracuyá (Flambéed ahi tuna, passion fruit sauce, avocado, cilantro, corn). That was so good! I noticed that I didn't talk a lot during the brunch cause I was busy eating everything! The desserts- Alfajores Soft cookies filled with dulce de leche. Made by Fabiola. El Turrón Anise cheesecake topped with golden anise sauce and Peruvian candies. The owner gave us an extra piece! Because we had to go to an event, we boxed an extra piece of El Turrón and all the cookies! After the event was over, when are my friends and I went walking around Lake Merritt, sat down, and ate the rest of the desserts! I really love the food and I loved that the dishes are so shareable! I know I'm going come back for dinner with the friend that recommended this place because he said the dinner menu is even more bomb!

The restaurant was clean and decorated beautifully. Overall amazing experience through and through…read more I lived in Peru many years ago and have since been searching for Peruvian food that is comparable to what I had in Peru and I'm excited to say Lucuma hit the mark! Everything looked and tasted so good I forgot to take photos but trust that the plates all look incredible. Only downside is the price, it's rather expensive but you get what you pay for! We tried as many different dishes as we could including the Cremoso Ceviche, Yucca Fries, Papa à la Huancaina, Coliflor, Conchitas à la Parmesana, Chicken Empanada, and Chuletas. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be going back for more! The House Pisco Sour was delicious and the El Picaro was very unique. We also ordered an off menu spicy margarita that was to die for. The owner/host and our server were kind and efficient. Everything came out quickly and hot. Absolutely amazing all around! Definitely recommend giving it a try.

I secretly don't want to review this place because I don't want anyone to find out about this, but…read moreit was such an amazing cocktail bar and I cannot wait to go back. I found this place on Instagram and came out for drinks one night it's somewhat of a hidden door as it is a speakeasy so come prepared with the password. We only had to wait a few minutes on an early Friday evening, but got in fairly quickly. From the entrance to the bathroom to the seats, everything was just so cute. Besides the ambience, drinks were delicious. I got some drink that had some bell pepper flavors and it's surprised me in the best way possible because who knew you could have some bell pepper essence in a drink. Seriously, top 5 cocktail lounges in my opinion.

I enjoyed my first visit to Honeycomb Cocktail Lounge! We arrived a little after 8pm on Friday…read morenight and were able to be seated right away. When we left around 9:30pm there was a small line. The cocktails here are pricier but I would come back for special occasions or when we have visitors. They had signature drinks but also a limited specials menu. The specials included a drink with Thai flavors (galangal, coconut, kefir lime leaf, Thai chili, butterfly leaf tea, etc) and it was so good! I hope they keep this drink on the menu and I'm excited to see what new craft cocktails they come up with. Overall a fun experience to add to your night out in Downtown Livermore!

4.5 Stars. My friends and I have been meaning to try…read moreViridian out. We finally got to check out Viridian out for Oakland Restaurant Week 2025. Technically, we got to try it out the week after, but they extended their menu for the week after. We came that Sunday evening. Parking can be a bit of a hassle because it is indeed Downtown Oakland. Your whole party has to get the Restaurant Week Menu. So we all got their: Aperitif Cocktail - Tomato Beef or Purely Passion (Non Alcoholic) I got the Purely Passion. Good, nothing to write home about. Umami Tots This was really good! Very Crispy. Chili Cucumbers This one was actually really good. Szechuan Salt and Pepper Wings Good, but maybe too crispy? Wings are always good but this one didn't stand out for me. Mango Sorbet (They changed this from the Apple Sorbet that day) My favorite of the whole night. I usually don't like sorbet but this one was soft and easy to eat and has like a creamy like texture? Trying this made me want to try their other dessert item. We also ordered 2 add ons - the Hojicha Miso Tiramisu and the Korean Mapo Tofu. Hojicha Miso Tiramisu was OK. It contained too much alcohol for all of us and was bitter. Disappointing. I liked the Mapo Tofu! I liked that it was Crispy and that it came with rice. Drinks wise, my friends also got to try the Tomato Beef and White Rabbit. I don't really drink alcohol so I just sipped a bit. Tomato Beef was too alcoholic for me, couldn't really taste the tomato or the beef, but I could see what White Rabbit was going for. Overall, I'm really impressed by the food. I usually think Bar Food isn't very good, but this blew me away. Drinks are OK.

Viridian delivers on ambiance. The space is vibrant without feeling overwhelming, and the music was…read moreon point throughout the night, adding to a really fun, social energy. Service was a highlight. We had two to three servers checking in on us consistently, and everything felt attentive without being intrusive. Drinks are clearly a strong suit here. There's a diverse selection, and the cocktails had a solid kick while still being well balanced. The only drawback during our visit was the food menu, which felt a bit limited that night. Not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind if you're coming in hungry. Overall, a great spot for a night out. I'd definitely come back to explore more of their drink menu and see what else the kitchen has to offer.

This place is great! The drinks are delicious and very affordable. Service can be a little slow at…read moretimes but that's completely understandable since it's usually packed. Making drinks for a crowd takes time and the staff always does their best. The people who come here are super friendly which adds to the welcoming, cozy vibe of the place. It's the kind of spot where you instantly feel comfortable. If you love a good martini this is definitely a place you should check out.

I'll give it to them, Tallboy is a solid concept with their "tinis & weenies". However, a clever…read moreconcept can carry a place so far. Customer service is a close second to concept. Tallboy's martini menu is well-executed. While I didn't personally try one of the slushies, a friend ordered the espresso martini version and gave it a solid thumbs-up. Unfortunately, the experience falls apart when it comes to food and service. Waiting 30+ minutes for two hot dogs (after paying) is hard to justify. When I checked in with a server, she was curt and dismissive. She was quick to explain there was only one person in the kitchen, with no effort to offer a solution, timeline, or even basic courtesy. I understand staffing issues happen. However, customer service is a close second to concept. How an issue is communicated and addressed is what separates good service from bad. What's more frustrating is that these aren't customer problems to absorb. If the kitchen is understaffed, if tables aren't being cleared in a timely manner at a seat-yourself spot, those are management problems. Guests should not have to choose to leave without the food we paid for. There's a lot of competition out there, and concepts alone aren't enough to bring people back. I genuinely wanted that hot dog. That's probably the most disappointing part of the whole experience. Great drinks, solid ambiance, but the service needs serious attention.