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    Ranch House Cafe

    3.8 (112 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Linda S.

    I personally love this place. This is one of my favorite places ever. We always come here for brunch when we can and I always get orange juice and the "two eggs, bacon and two pancakes" and they serve it with butter on the pancakes and maple syrup. I can even describe how good it is. And this morning we had the best service ever. Felicia (I hope I spelled it right - who said started working there yesterday) was the nicest waitress I've ever met. She made sure we had everything we needed and was super kind and available in case we needed something. I'm really happy I can't even describe it. This place deserves more than 5 stars.

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    Phil N.

    This place does not look like much. Tucked away in a old ranch barn on a side street. However, a bit of a dusty Jewel The place is a bit worn but you'll be sitting outside at a picnic table. Go with the program. The menu is all of the breakfast staples with a specialty in mexican offerings. i have had the Huevos, Omelettes and pancakes. All good The service is fast, brisk and friendly.

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    Chris L.

    "Good Food in a Rustic Setting.." This cafe does not look like much from the outside, because it's an old ranch house--hence the name of the restaurant. I visited on a warm Wednesday afternoon, and there was no waiting. The server was very helpful. I asked her what she recommended and she suggested the carnitas enchiladas, which were a special of the chef. It was a good choice. It's quite a large meal and I could only eat part of it. It comes with the usual rice and beans. I guess I could have done without those. They have a few beers to choose from. I chose the Negra Especial, which was great for a hot day. So overall a good visit. Great food in a old house.

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    Arleen T.

    It may look empty and closed from the outside BUT is it full of patrons indoors! Old vintage restaurant but love the mom and pop feel! Fast service and delicious hot food. Perfect for our bike ride stop!

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    7 months ago

    Pretty average place and food is frozen items reheated on the grill. Place could use a facelift in general.

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    6 months ago

    Great service,Good food!This restaurant is cozy and fun! Clean and friendly. I would go there again.

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    1 year ago

    Came here with a couple of friends. Breakfast was really good. Service was great. Definitely coming back.

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    1 year ago

    Quaint spot in Moraga. Great service, friendly and attentive. The food holds up, and the ambience has its own charm. Worth a visit.

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    The crab melt is one of the most delicious sandwiches I've ever had. The clam chowder is delicious and has a lot of clams.

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    Love the Ranch house. To to have a reliable and good local breakfast place in Moraga.

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    I am a regular here. The omelettes are great, great coffee, classic old school American diner.

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    Hidden little gem. Good food, good portions, good service. Slow on occasion. Cool vibe.

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    The Hideout Kitchen - Lafayette Salad

    The Hideout Kitchen

    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    •$$

    Quick fact before I do my review: Before officially being in a relationship, The Hideout Kitchen is…read morewhere we had our very first date. And it was at the former location. So what better place to dine in to celebrate out 2nd Year Wedding Anniversary at The Hideout Kitchen :) We went for dinner. Our server was KEVIN. Simply...HE IS JUST AWESOME. He knows the menu, he knows the history, and has amazing stories to share with everyone. Great guy. A lot of people there that night seemed to be celebrating something. The noise was a bit loud that I felt I had to almost yell to have a conversation with my husband. But the vibe was great. I enjoyed looking around at the decor. We ordered: - TRUFFLE FRIES for appetizers - I loved everything about it. haha. Tastey! - linguine & clams - I ordered this. It was good. However, I felt it was way oily. And after every bite I took, I had to wipe my mouth. And I accidentally spilled oil on my shirt. - PASTA ALLA CARBONE with steak - My husband enjoyed it and started to get full towards clearing out his bowl haha. - SCALLOPED POTATOES - I ordered a side of this. Definitely was not expecting to look the way it did, but I thought the presentation was beautiful. It was good; however, I was not a fan at how crunchy and hard the top first layer was. In a few areas, it was almost burnt. But I thought it was pretty good without the need for a type of sauce on the side. - For drinks, I had to Summer sangria and my husband had the Rumble in the Jungle. We enjoyed it. Definitely hit the spot. No complaints at all about these drinks. - And Kevin surprised us with a dessert to celebrate : Cranberry Bread Pudding. This was delicious. Very flavorful. I am not really into Cranberry, but this is definitely an exception. Loved the fruits on the side as well. The Hideout Kitchen will always have a place in our hearts. We will definitely come back. We still need to try this place out for Brunch. We need to try their UBE pancakes! hehehe. And thanks Kevin for being amazing that night!

    We took a trip to Lafayette, CA, and immediately noticed its distinct quiet, small-town vibe. We…read morecame here to finally redeem a gift card from last year at The Hideout Kitchen, and it was a great excuse to explore a new side of town. The restaurant has a stylish "luxe-meets-rustic" aesthetic, with warm lighting, wood accents, and cozy seating that makes the place feel welcoming and relaxed. Our server was also very friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. For brunch, we ordered the Pulled Pork Silog, Fried Chicken & Waffles, and Kids Ube Pancake. Pulled Pork Silog - Delicious! The flavor was spot-on, and the pulled pork was really tasty. My only issue was the fried rice--it felt slightly undercooked, as I could still barely feel the individual rice grains. Fried Chicken & Waffles - Crispy and good! The chicken had a nice crunch and paired well with the waffles. Kids Ube Pancake - Delicious and, most importantly, not too sweet! The sweetness was just right, and our daughter loved it so much she finished the whole thing. That's always a good sign! Overall, we enjoyed our brunch and our little Lafayette adventure. It was nice discovering a quieter side of the Bay Area, and finally putting that gift card to good use!

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    Paradiso Restaurant - Apple crisp very average, especially for $14!!

    Paradiso Restaurant

    4.1(3k reviews)
    7.2 mi
    •$$$

    I have been waiting years to visit Paradiso. From its previous location to the current one, it just…read morenever seemed to happen. But this birthday, it was absolutely meant to be! Not only did I find rock-star parking right in front, but we also had a reserved table by the window. It could not have been a more perfect birthday lunch. Parking is on the street, and spaces can be tight in that area. If you find one, snag it and be happy you did! Paradiso has a lovely menu, but I chose the $55 prix fixe lunch, which included an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. I ordered the mussels, chicken piccata, and tiramisu. The mussels were absolutely delicious. This was my first time having them in a red sauce, so I was trying to be careful because I did not want to get it all over my birthday outfit! The broth was rich, flavorful, and so good that I wished I had more bread for dipping. But I made it do what it do! The chicken piccata was also delicious, especially with all those capers. My only criticism was that the chicken breast had not been pounded thin enough. The center was very thick and reminded me more of a chicken breast prepared for a sandwich. I left that thicker portion, but the thinner, properly pounded part was amazing. I received a special birthday dessert, which I shared with my companion, so I took the tiramisu home along with my leftover chicken. Let me tell you, that tiramisu was absolutely delicious. I would return just to order it for takeout! Our table also shared the crab and avocado salad appetizer. It was beautifully presented and delicious, but at approximately $27, I did not feel it was worth the price. Then again, Paradiso is not necessarily where you go when you are overly concerned about the cost, so keep that in mind. I was also underwhelmed by the focaccia. Four pieces cost $4, and I did not think it was worth it. With a prix fixe meal, I feel the bread should have been included. One thing to be aware of is that ordering the prix fixe lunch results in a 20% automatic gratuity being added to the entire bill. This was not clearly explained beforehand. It was not a major issue, but it was important to know when it came time to determine whether an additional tip was expected. The service was excellent. Our server knew it was my birthday and was attentive, accommodating, and never made us feel rushed. Each course arrived only after we had finished the previous one, so we were able to relax and enjoy the experience. The ambience was curious. It was an open space and is very loud. Other conversations were easily overheard so probably not a good place to go if you want a quiet meal. Overall, I give Paradiso 4.5 out of 5 stars. I am so glad I finally had the opportunity to visit, and I would definitely return.

    We've heard good things about Paradiso and finally got to try it ourselves. First impressions was…read morethis place was pretty big and busy on a Friday evening. We did get seated right away at a high top table, which we didn't mind too much but it was in an area a bit more secluded. We ordered an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert and the bill did come out to be on par with a nicer restaurant. However, we didn't appreciate that the tip suggestions were based on the after tax total rather than the subtotal. * Focaccia - 3/5 as it was a bit dry and was plain even though the menu listed rosemary & herb. * Paradiso's Chicken Picatta with Linguini - 3.5/5 Pasta was a tad overcooked and kept breaking which made it hard to eat. Chicken was big and mostly juicy except for one thinner end that got a little dry. I did really like the lemony sauce. * Braised Short Ribs with Mash Potatoes - 4/5 Good portion short ribs, the sauce was great and meat was very tender. Only con was that some of the carrots were on the raw side. * Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Gelato 4/5 Good dessert, but pecans didn't taste candied and would have liked the bread pudding to be warmer than it was. We'd give it a 3.5 overall and would give it another try sometime. However for the price, we thought it fell a bit short of expectations.

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    Paradiso Restaurant - 12/12/24 Interior, open kitchen

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    Townhouse - Yes, it used to be a dive bar.

    Townhouse

    4.1(1.7k reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    The food was Gr8, would not recommend the Calamari. The Pork Chop was to die for it was the size of…read morea Tomahawk Steak. The Coleslaw was a trail from the Chef it was good & spicy not on the menu but I sure hope it gets added, I'll be running back for it! The salad was gr8, I also had the Wings, Ribs. NEED I SAY MORE!

    Well, I'll give it to them for consistency. Consistently bad…read more There was something wrong with over half of our party of eight's entrees. - Pork chop: According to our server, this was an "excellent choice". It was HELLA DRY (see pic)! Like, hard-to-swallow-dry. The carrots and the potatoes were good though. The poor pig died in vain. - Spaghetti di mare: Oily! - Steak: Ordered medium, came out super rare. Mom was just going to eat it, insisting it was fine, but then our server came over and took one look and said "yeah that's definitely rare". At our server's insistence, it was sent back and it was more medium, but it was tough. Not much flavor either. - Fish and chips: Also overcooked and tough. - Shrimp: Same, overcooked and tough and the pesto pasta also lacked flavor. - Ribs and tagliatelle were "ok". The only passable entrees, but far from being spectacular. You may ask why we didn't complain to our server. Well, first, we never send entrees back. Second, how do you even send five out of eight entrees back?! After my mom's steak returned medium and it still wasn't good, why bother? Our starters: buffalo wings, fried calamari and truffle fries were decent enough, but after that it was all downhill. We all passed on dessert. I don't think we've ever had a family dinner where we all complained so much. Looking at the most recent reviews, it looks like our experience is not an isolated one. The prices are not justified for what it was. $51 for a steak, $42 for a pork chop. $15 for a mocktail is steep even for a fancy restaurant, which Townhouse is not. I am not opposed to forking over money for food and drink, if it's good. Almost $500 including tax and tip down the drain. The service was fine. The apps and alcoholic spirits were alright, thus 2 stars.

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    MAMA Oakland

    MAMA Oakland

    4.3(650 reviews)
    7.1 mi•Adams Point
    •$$$

    We had a 3 generation meal (grandpa, parents and 5 year old) at Mama recently and every single one…read moreof us left happy. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and efficient and the prix-fix menu made it simple to decide what to order. The wine list was also extensive and we all enjoyed our drinks - both wine and n/a beverages. We really appreciated the "young guest" option of buttered noodles covered in parmesan cheese - even though the young guest at our table finished mom's gazpacho and "adult" pasta. Will definitely be back again soon!

    We went to MAMA for an impromptu date night as we've had it on our list to try for awhile since…read moremoving to the East Bay. We arrived for our outdoor reservation, which is situated on the sidewalk. There was a nice heat lamp set up but the traffic on the road was quite loud. The service members were really delightful. We informed them that we had to jump online to sign up for kids aftercare classes at 8pm to make sure they didn't think we were being pretentious d-bags at that time, which they all understood and encouraged us on. The menu is short and concise with three courses, each with a couple options. The wine list was very extensive and offered a ton of choices. We both decided to start with the Gazpacho and I ordered the Sugo pasta while my wife ordered the risotto. To finish I ordered the chocolate tart while my wife had the sorbet. First off, the gazpacho was amazing, easily a 10 out of 10! The flavor and texture was simply perfect. The Focaccia was also really good and an order must. The mains were good, but didn't quite hit the spot for us. The risotto lacked a bit in flavor, considering all the ingredients it consisted of. The Sugo sauce was good, but I found the pasta to be a bit undercooked; it was a thicker pasta that needed a little more time and didn't really adhere to the sauce that well. Overall I am giving it 4 stars, but this is mainly due to the mains that were served. The service staff were 5 stars as well as the gazpacho!

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    Wood Tavern - Whiskey Laced Chicken Liver Pate

    Wood Tavern

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    6.8 mi•Rockridge, Elmwood, North Oakland
    •$$$

    Wood Tavern has been my favorite restaurant in Oakland since I first visited nearly twenty years…read moreago. In all that time, it has remained remarkably consistent. I've been here for date nights, holiday dinners, business dinners, and countless meals with friends visiting from out of town. It's one of those rare restaurants that seems to work for just about any occasion. The service is always great, the College Avenue location is hard to beat, and I've always had good luck finding street parking nearby. The ribeye is my personal favorite and what I order more often than not. If you're coming with a group, the cheese and charcuterie plates are a great way to start. The menu is varied enough that there's always something for everyone, and I've never had a bad meal here. I was genuinely sad to hear that they'll be closing at the end of the year. Restaurants with this kind of quality, consistency, and character are increasingly rare. If you've never been, make a point of going while you still can. I'll certainly miss it once they're gone.

    $25 Pastrami Sandwich: pretty darn good but there is an excellent pastrami that I just tried…read moreelsewhere which dampens my enthusiasm. This one had some crispy edges and well prepared which was lovely though. $14 warm chocolate buckwheat pudding cake: definitely house made. Definitely very good but definitely a safe choice. I think I should have been more adventurous. As good as this is, I'm not convinced I got my $'s worth.

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    Wood Tavern - Grilled Rib Eye Steak

    Grilled Rib Eye Steak

    Wood Tavern - Cherry Bomb! non-alcoholic cocktail. $13. Tilden Lacewing, Amarena cherry, lime, ginger beer, tall glass.

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