Great ambience, food, and staff. The beer selection is also great! Family friendly, too.read more

Hi, LThe customer…read moreservice was average; the waitress appeared uncomfortable due to the heat, and our table was not checked on frequently. At times, we had to walk around looking for napkins ourselves. Regarding the food, my family and I ordered burgers, fries, wedge salad, and chicken wings. Unfortunately, the burgers lacked flavor, and the meat seemed plain and of lower quality. The wedge salad tasted unusually salty, which might be due to my preference for chicken as protein. On a positive note, the beer was excellent--perfectly refreshing for a hot day.The beers were great and refreshing. order #7 IPA, best beer there. The atmosphere was enjoyable as we sat outside, appreciating the weather and the lively surroundings. Overall, I would rate our experience a 5 out of 10. I hope this feedback is helpful for improving your service and food quality.

Our server, Stephen or Steven (not sure which one) was outstanding. I have to eat gluten-free and…read morealso avoid garlic, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and patient as he helped me navigate the menu. It's always such a relief when a server understands dietary restrictions and takes the time to make thoughtful recommendations. I ended up ordering the burger with gluten-free fries, since the chicken dishes contained garlic, and I'm so glad I did. The burger was cooked perfectly and was absolutely delicious. I also ordered a cocktail made with Nolet's Gin, pineapple, and another ingredient I can't quite remember. It was garnished with a dehydrated pineapple slice and was light, refreshing, and full of flavor. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich and said it was perfect. He made sure to saved room for dessert and thoroughly enjoyed the bread pudding. From the attentive service to the delicious food and relaxing patio atmosphere, everything about our visit was excellent. We will definitely be back and highly recommend dining here!

We were in Lafayette on a Saturday and decided to have lunch here…read more The atmosphere was nice, we were seated outdoors right away. My FH ordered the impossible burger with fries. He said it was good. No complaints. I ordered a salmon sandwich that had cole slaw and pickles on a brioche bun. It was very messy to eat. I think they should have used a more crusty bread, one that will hold the sandwich together. The sandwich fell apart on me and I had to eat it with a knife and fork. We asked for some hot sauce, but the waitress failed to mention that it wasn't free. Who charges for hot sauce anyway? We don't mind paying $1 for it, but at least warn us. Overall, this place had good vibes, the waitstaff was great and attentive and we didn't wait long for the check.

Solid food, friendly service, and a fun space. Worth a return trip on a busier night to catch the…read morelive music. Good neighborhood spot, would go back. Hit it on a Sunday late afternoon, which turned out to be the move if you want a quiet early dinner. We ordered the grilled fish tacos, the beet salad, and the mushroom pizza, and everything was tasty. The fish was cooked right on, flaky and clean, with fresh pico on top. Plenty of food for the three dishes between us. Service was good and the staff was friendly without hovering. The space has a cool wood and corrugated metal look, with sports gear and brewery signs on the walls. There's a full bar with a solid beer list, a decent wine selection, and indoor or patio seating depending on your mood. Valet parking out front is a nice touch. Our server said Friday and Saturday nights get packed, with live music and good people watching, so the vibe shifts depending on when you go. Sunday afternoon was mellow and easy. If you want the energy, hit it on a weekend. If you want to actually hear the person across from you, go when we did. Going back to check out the live music for myself.

The food was good, but unfortunately the service left a lot to be desired. We ordered appetizers…read moreand were never given silverware or appetizer plates. When we asked our waitress for silverware, she responded by asking if we needed more, even though none had been provided in the first place. We also had to ask for straws four separate times and never received them. When the appetizer plates finally arrived, they were still wet and we had to dry them ourselves before using them. Throughout the meal, our waitress rarely checked on our table, making it difficult to get anything we needed. While we enjoyed the food, the poor service made the overall experience disappointing. Unless there are significant improvements in service, we will not be returning.

Best food I definitely recommend you try this place the cookies are amazing and the chicken sliders…read moreare delicious

We randomly came here for lunch one day with our kids. It was easy to get seated without…read morereservations on a Sunday at noon. There's plentiful inside seating and a comfortable shaded outdoor patio. There is a full bar that some folks were sitting at. We opted for the outside patio since we had our kids with us and they can be loud. Our server was kind and accommodating. She checked in often, but not in an invasive way. Everything here is farm to table, and tasted fresh. The oysters were delicious and so were the mussels which came with a delightful coconut broth and grilled bread. The kids enjoyed a fried chicken slider with fries. My favorite was the beet salad with goat cheese. It was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. This is definitely a spot to try with or without your kiddos. I would come back for dinner with the hubby.

Straight gas. The coconut orange latte was too good please order it. My friend got the breakfast…read moreburrito and it was delish. We played some cards outside too and it was so pretty sitting outside! Service was super fast!

Our go-to morning spot after a walk for years now. Lafayette Public House nails the coffee shop…read morebasics and then some. Plenty of espresso drinks, freshly brewed coffee with cheap refills, and a pastry case that always has something worth grabbing. The breakfast menu holds up too. Avocado smash on sourdough and the farm fresh egg sandwich are both solid picks if you want more than a pastry. The space is the real draw. Indoor seating if you want quiet, plus a big covered patio out back with string lights, wine barrel tables, and heaters for the colder months. It's a pleasant place to sit and talk without feeling rushed. A few tips if you're heading over: get there early for the best seats, and street parking out front is free until 10am. After that you're hunting. Kitchen closes at 2pm, so plan accordingly. I've only ever come for the morning routine, but they've got a full bar with craft cocktails, draft beer from local breweries like Fieldwork and Altamont, and wine by the glass. The evening side is on my list. If you live in the area and don't have a regular coffee spot yet, make this it.

I've been coming to Rotator for years, and it's still my favorite local spot in Walnut Creek. The…read moreaddition of wine is such a great bonus! I love meeting friends here, but it's also one of the few places I genuinely enjoy going by myself because I always end up running into someone I know or meeting someone new while sitting at the big bar. The staff always makes me feel safe and welcome, too. They're always hosting fun events, it's a great place to watch sports, and I love that I can bring my dog along. I know some people are disappointed that Rotator is now required to be 21+ with the addition of wine, something many customers had been been asking for over the years. The owners are parents themselves, so I imagine this wasn't a decision they made lightly. Families with younger kids still have several great brewery options nearby. If you're looking for great beer, wine, friendly people, and a welcoming neighborhood hangout, it's hard to beat.

We went in just now & I am so sad to see that they are no longer family friendly! I was surprised…read morethat they were dead on a Sunday, especially Father's Day but as soon as we walked in we were told we couldn't enter with our kids because they sell wine now! They were always one of our favorite taprooms & they were always great to our kids! I always loved how there was a bunch of families just having a kid time. I guess we'll just have to find a new spot.

Adrian is so amazing. It was my first time and I had a great experience. Will definitely be coming…read moreback. Thanks Adrian!

Had an NA beer, they only had two options (Guinness and Stella). I was there to see a friend's…read moreband. The sound system was ok. Service was fine. Later in the evening it started to look like more people were there trolling for hookups - a lot of girls in sundresses, and guys ogling them, and people playing pool. Not my scene, felt more like a college bar than I might've expected.

Really good food. Jaegerschnizel was a real highlight. Large portion but still very flavorful, not…read moredry or over cooked at all, for sure a menu standout. Friendly staff and fairly sure modt.of the patrons are regulars. Don't let the location of sharing a parking lot with a Safeway turn you away from a great meal.

Everything about E.J. Phair is what you expect from a local dive bar…read more The people are friendly and bristly honest. It's fun. Good is slow and honest. Large selection of beer. No one tries to rush you out. It's the perfect place to have a beer or food and just chill. I ordered some drinks and I recommend the schnitzels

I don't drink anymore but my fiancé likes to enjoy beer. I'll solely cover things non-beer related…read more They have a clean up after yourself system which I like because it holds people accountable. It gets super packed often however, the staff are always kind and efficient. The buffalo wings and (garlic) fries are always a must. I feel like the ranch could be tastier (my favorite is from Wingstop). The Fried Chicken Sandwich was not good at all. It was lacking soo much flavor and honestly only order this if you want cuts in every crevice of your mouth. I'll be trying something different next visit for sure.

A number of my hiking group descended upon this beer garden after hiking in the redwoods nearby and…read morethey took us all like champs. The lady at the counter busted our line down quickly and efficiently and the food came out pretty quickly as well. Beer was poured at the counter. The outdoor seating area is delightful, clean, and well-shaded. Food is brought out but dishes are personally bussed. I got the cherry sour which was very sour and fruity - a little surprising (in a good way), delicious, and refreshing. I ordered the fish and chips but wanted a vegetable so I also got the melon and tomato salad. I'm a sucker for flan so I also had to try that. The fish and chips were perfect and piping hot and crispy. The salad was unfortunately a little disappointing; neither the melons nor tomatoes tasted very ripe so the whole salad was just a bit lacking in flavor. The flan also had a sliiiightly overcooked texture, but was overall pretty good, with a well-executed caramel sauce. Portions are also very generous!

Since coming back and having multiple positive experiences I want to update my review…read more The food here is really great and the server we had on Father's day took great care of us, (looked like he was rushing and short on staff), super friendly and the experience was great. I appreciate the vibe of this place a lot, I think the potential is there and with time will be a long time WC fave.

To their credit, the hostess and staff prove to be generally pleasant and helpful, but this joint's…read moreunderwhelming food offerings rate as passable at best and mediocre at worst: and we've tried all their entrees except the bangers and mashers. But BEWARE of that ridiculously atrocious Coffee and Donuts travesty in their inexcusably MIS-leading dessert menu! A handful of very SMALL sugar-coated doughy rings together with what at first glance looks like a miniature plastic coffee cup that turns out to be chocolate, supposedly, and partially filled with some nasty, bitter-tasting goup that's presumably the coffee. If you're expecting anything even remotely resembling Dunkin' or Krispy Kream donuts, much less a decent tasting cup of coffee, you're in for an incredibly RUDE disappointment. We can anticipate their lame excuse here and now: it's IRISH, not American coffee and donuts. Well, it sure as HECK is most definitely NOT! Okay, fine: just forget being Irish-centric, expecting everybody else on the planet to be privy to your bogus Coffee and Donuts, and print some cautionary and honest DISCLAIMER in some fine print beneath that ludicrous, extremely DIS-tasteful item to give unsuspecting customers some FAIR WARNING! It's called, Truth and Transparency!