Finally had a chance to check out Luna Sea lounge last week. Location is perfect ... right around…read morethe corner from Walnut Creek BART but also plenty of street parking. The place was crowded but could still get a table. I got the "Syndicate" ... great blend of sweet and spicy. I planned on trying something else but it was so good I went back to it again. Highly recommend.

Cool bar hiding in plain sight on Pringle. From the sidewalk you would swear they were closed, and…read morethen the door opens and you are somewhere else entirely. Blue neon arches, a huge underwater mural, plush chairs and low tables along the back wall. Worth the detour. Chris was working the bar on his second day and greeted us like a regular. I skipped my usual Manhattan and went with the Smoke Break, bourbon with bitters, smoke and black cherry. He nailed it. That is the one I would order again. Kudos to Chris for making the smoke linger and make the drink taste fantastic. I had this one in Oregon and it was cool but Chris did a better job with his method that really did serious justice to the name. My wife wanted the Cucumber Cooler, but they were out of cucumber. She pivoted to Sauvignon Blanc, and they were out of that too. The wine list runs four whites and four reds, so there is not much room to maneuver if the cocktails are not your thing. Chris read the situation, offered up a Paper Airplane since she wanted something refreshing, and put it on the house. Classic good bartending. It was louder than expected for how few people were in the room. On a Saturday with a DJ, music and dancing, I would guess the volume gets close to a rave. Go Tuesday or Wednesday if you want to hear the person across from you, and you will probably catch them fully stocked. My guess is weekends clean them out. Cocktails run 16 to 18 dollars. There is also a 300 dollar tequila and cognac number called La Maria served in a glass rimmed with gold dust, if you have something to celebrate. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday, 3 to 5. They are on the ground floor of the Waymark apartments at 121 Pringle Ave with a small patio out front and heaters. Great spot to hang out and talk with friends, and a good pre dinner or post dinner stop rather than a destination for the whole night. When those doors shut you are transported somewhere neat. I would go again.

Caviar bumps with your friends & specialty drinks are the best here. I haven't had an entree that I…read moredid not enjoy. The service is great, the servers have a friendly & inviting vibe. The place is dim which definitely helps set the mood. I've been here so many times on different occasions, it's a great place for girls night, poppin in for a quick bite after work or after bar hopping. This place is a must when in Walnut Creek. Side note: for my Halloween girlies, the spooky season drinks are firrrre!

Service was pretty great. They were attentive and checked in on us multiple times, possibly even…read moretoo much but it's fine. I was glad the service was detail oriented, especially for one of the more upscale places in downtown Walnut Creek. Ambiance was nice. It was not too quiet or loud. The crowd was very respectful and a mix of people from all walks of life. Love the huge mirror, great vibes there. Food... very sad. Bread service was more of olive oil with a side of bread. The whipped mascarpone needed salt, bad. Angel hair pasta lacked a lot of flavor, no depth, but presentation was good. The burger tasted like in n out... for $26, definitely would like it better in every way. The best thing was probably the drink. Friendly to sober people which is a huge huge plus and why I gave this place any stars. The drink tasted good and the waiter was very considerate in ensuring I enjoyed it. Overall, I would probably come back for drinks and vibes, but avoid food altogether.

My friend and I happened upon Sipeos quite by accident, having never heard of it in Oakland…read more We were both delighted with the menu and with our orders. We will go again as I recommend it for an eating adventure. MKC

We loved Sipeos so much that we came back again the very next day! This time we had the chance to…read moremeet the owner, who was incredibly kind and took the time to tell us about how Sipeos came to be and the inclusive environment they're trying to create. I really love the thought behind their menu. There's such a diverse selection for both vegans and non-vegans, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so everyone can come together and actually have plenty of options. We ordered some of the same food we loved the first time and also tried the pizza this time. Once again, everything was amazing! And having vegan desserts to choose from just makes it even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and after getting to know a little more about the people and idea behind Sipeos, we appreciate this place even more. We'll definitely be back!

I love this place. I've been here several times. I definitely need to put a photo next time…read more Pros: It's away from the busy part of downtown Walnut Creek so its easy to park without getting charge. They have a big parking lot in the back. Its nicely done inside, clean and the outside patio is very quaint. Although the view is the street and the postal office, its still nice to sit outside on a nice warm day. Service is always warm and friendly. The bartender is always greeting people and the waitresses are always checking on you. The food is great! My husband always orders the trio enchiladas. I normally get the Arroz a la ezkina because it reminds me of a paella. I tried the street tacos and fajita too. Cons Sometimes the arroz can be salty. But I'm sensitive to it so it might be different for others. I still order it over and over again and let them know to go easy on the salt. Last time we were charge for chip refill. That's fine but surprising.

Hold the phone! This is our fourth visit to La Ezkina Grill & Cantina in Walnut Creek, and just…read morewhen you thought it couldn't get any better, they surprise you with something knew and absolutely scrumptious. This Spanish/Mexican restaurant is simply EXCEPTIONAL. It's located across from the Post Office in Walnut Creek, just a short distance from the swanky North Main Street restaurant and bar scene. "Ezkina" is Basque for the Spanish word "esquina" which means "corner," and you can spot the difference the minute you walk in: real cotton/linen napkins on every table - none of the polyester or paper nonsense. Order a drink. Every cocktail is top-of-the-line. My wife had a margarita, and I had a Manhattan. Did the bartender go to Harvard's Bar Tender's School? We savored every sip. We enjoy trying new dishes, so this time I had the Chicken Mole De La Casa, and my wife had the Huitlacoche Stuffed Chicken (Huitlacoche adds sort of a smoky, woody, mushroom, and black truffle taste to the dish). Both were out-of-this-world delicious. AND, as a surprise, they offered an off-menu dessert: Carajillo Bread Pudding (a rich spiked bread pudding with notes of coffee and Licor 43 topped with vanilla ice cream). So the next time you're heading to the Post Office, bring a thirst for something new and visit Ezkina... there's a ton of free parking behind the restaurant. Main Street eat your heart out.

Fun spot for dinner with friends or a date night. The atmosphere is fun and they have live music…read morewith DJs. We came here in a group of 6 and made a reservation in advance which made getting in and seated a much smoother experience. For food we ordered a handful of items like the hamachi toastada, lamb chop, a rice dish, falafel. The food is solid and my favorite was definitely the hamachi toastada. The menu also rotates so it's good to go back and try different things. Overall a great spot that I'd come back again!

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I had made the reservation through OpenTable under…read morethe birthday "package" which was a nice offer so they can take note of any birthdays. They included a nice card with my friend's name with a "happy birthday" note which was a nice touch. The ambiance was fun and modern, and everything just fit the theme of the place. This is where much of the good ends. The food was overall just ok. We ordered the shrimp creole, fried chicken, beet salad, chopped salad, artichoke and spinach dip, and collards. Nothing absolutely stood out to me. The fried chicken was crispy and probably my favorite dish, but I'm not at a stage where all I can eat is fried chicken so I really wanted the other dishes to stand out a bit more. My biggest gripe though isn't about the food - it was about the service. Our waitress was pretty attentive in the beginning, but after we were served our meal, I felt like we barely saw her. We had to flag someone else down several times to just get extra silverware and then boxes. And then while we've been all sitting around with boxes for a while, I had to look around for our server to call her over to get the dessert menu and then remind her of the birthday callout. They did bring over a nice candle for the birthday dessert (that isn't complimentary, by the way, which is fine). It was an overly pricey experience for ok food, and not so good service. I'm hoping it was just a busier night and this is not typical, but for our one experience, I would not personally come back.

I really love the atmosphere here. The food was good, although it was a little pricey. The service…read morewas great, and I really enjoyed my experience. I'll definitely come back again!

Went here for my birthday/friday date night and the vibes were so fun! Very high energy. The drinks…read morewere so yummy and I love how the evil eye cocktail looks. The appetizers and entrees are big enough to do family style/split them. Please don't come here after 8pm on Fridays and Saturday's thinking you'll have a chill dinner. Expect a party, a performance from staff and to be dancing in your chair or on the dance floor. The staff go above and beyond to make the magic happen. A vibe like that doesn't just happen

We came to Bar Camino for a double date night and had been looking forward to trying it. The…read morerestaurant was busy, but the service never skipped a beat--our servers were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We started with the chips and salsa, and they were a great way to kick things off. The chips tasted fresh and were perfectly crispy. Both the red and green salsas had really good flavor without being overly spicy. We also ordered spicy margaritas, and the bartender definitely knew what they were doing. The drinks were well-balanced with just the right amount of heat. For our entrees, we ordered the burrito, carne plate, enchiladas, and the bee salad. The standout was definitely the carne--it was incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. It was cooked perfectly. The burrito was absolutely massive and packed with flavor, while the enchiladas tasted homemade and were comforting and delicious. Everyone at the table left happy. Overall, it was a great dining experience with delicious food, excellent drinks, and attentive service despite how busy they were. We'll definitely be back--especially because their brunch menu is next on our list!

Food is okay, happy hour as gotten to be less happy since they opened (meaning more expensive and…read moreless options) but it's still a place with a nice outdoor seating area. The one thing that really stands out to me about Bar Camino though is their bartenders. Very friendly and 100% on top of their games no matter how busy they get. Most of the time my lemonade was refilled before I even asked, no matter how many tickets were on the rail waiting to be filled. A few menu tweaks, including seasoning, and they should be able to elevate their overall game on the backs of their strong staff.

We had such a nice, unexpected last minute date night at this rooftop spot! We shared a few light…read morebites--calamari, karaage chicken, and fries--and everything was really good. I also ordered a Scotch Old Fashioned, and it was made perfectly: smooth, smoky, and exactly how I like it. The service was great, and even though it was lightly raining, we were able to sit right by the outdoor warmers and stay comfortable. Great atmosphere, good drinks, and a relaxed vibe--definitely a spot we'd come back to!

We went to the Rooftop restaurant in Walnut Creek for our anniversary. Originally we had…read morereservations at Va de Vi but it was packed and we would have been stuck sitting near the door. I'm so glad we ended up across the street. It's an open area restaurant with a very large wraparound bar and rooftop deck seating overlooking downtown. Despite it being windy and chilly, we didn't get cold at all. I regret not taking photos of the restaurant itself as the ambience was so unique. We ordered 3 appetizers and no mains. Fried calamari, heirloom tomatoes with burrata and roasted brussel sprouts. Calamari: batter was a bit darker than most I've had, but consistency and crispness the same. Don't know if they used extra paprika for the color. The calamari was tender and a good contrast to the batter. The real star was their tartar sauce which was so yummy we asked for more. Tomato salad: this dish was just about perfect. What you can't see well in the photo is the burrata sitting on a bed of pesto. The pesto is arugula-based, making it much milder and not so basil-forward, which we appreciated. Brussels sprouts: It's not the best we've had but I would still order it again, if nothing more than to get those insane bacon chunks that came with the vegetables. I had the spicy maracuya and hubby had the Irish goodbye as drinks. Both wonderfully done, but I especially liked the Irish goodbye which was their take on a manhattan - instead of bourbon they used whiskey, and threw in some green chartreuse along with the vermouth. We'll have to try to recreate this at home. Service was friendly, but the server didn't check up on us. They looked understaffed. All in all, we would be sure to go back, and drag some friends with us.

Personal favorite Italian spot in Walnut Creek. It's a great place for pizza and pasta, flavorful…read moreall around. The drinks were absolutely superb and definitely the unexpected highlight of the night. Service was great as well so definitely a place to check out if you're in the mood for Italian. If you're coming on a Friday and the weekends, highly recommend you to make a reservation as spots will fill up. The bar seating is open to walk-in and they do serve the full menu fwiw.

The place gets an extra star for the service. Otherwise it would have been one star…read more Decided to try this place for the family Friday dinner. Two adults, two kids (total bill was ~$450). Observations: 1) The place is very small. They sit you outside in a very windy alley. The food gets cold within 5min or so. Heaters don't help that much. 2) When you make a reservation on OpenTable you choose "Standard seating" - it doesn't mean inside. Inside capacity is about 50 or so ppl with 10 or so by the bar. So capacity is very limited. 3) We ordered lemonade for kids. They serve it in short glasses filled with ice to the brim (despite our ask for "no ice"), effectively reducing the liquid volume. We paid $35 for lemonade. 4) Food is very uneventful, nothing was remarkable. Their gnocchi with meat resembled Chef Boyardee from back in college times. Not sure why this place felt so pretentious with really no substance to back it. With so many options around like Montecatini, Doppio Zero, Benvenuti, La Fontaine, etc, not sure how they are still in business. Definitely not recommended for families, and have a hard time figuring out what audience they cater to.

Came in on a mission for a good Manhattan and walked out impressed. I asked for one built on…read moreRittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond rye, and Sevan behind the bar knew exactly where to go with it. Fantastic drink. My friend tasted mine and ordered the same. The selection is the draw here. Whiskey lines the entire back wall, the rarer bottles sit behind wire-mesh locked cabinets, and there is a deep bench of tequila, beer on tap, and wine to round things out. One look at the shelves tells you they have the base for any drink you want. We split the Margherita flatbread, pesto, fresh mozzarella, and blistered cherry tomatoes, and it hit the spot as a drinking snack. The menu goes deeper than expected for a bar, with sliders, naan tacos, and charcuterie if you show up hungry. Service was good considering the staff-to-crowd ratio. Sevan stayed attentive the whole time and clearly knows his stuff. The vibe is chill and conversation-friendly, not too loud for the size of the room, with a bank of TVs toward the back if you want to catch a game. Logistics are easy. The bar sits a short walk from Pleasant Hill BART and parking in the area was no trouble. I've been a few times before and this visit confirmed why I keep coming back. For a high quality cocktail in the East Bay, this is the spot.

For beverage choices, H&S gets 5 stars. For food, one star. And while the servers are nice and good…read moreat their jobs, if there is only one covering the whole restaurant, the service is sssllloooowwww. I blame ownership for being cheap and not wanting to pay for enough servers. Lastly - DON'T ORDER THE KETTLE CHIPS! They used to make their own, but now they charge $4 for a bag of kettle brand chips tossed on a plate. Eew.