This was our second time there and we brought opur friends with us for a bday celebration. The service was very slow and non attentive. The food was not as good as the first time we were there 9 months ago. I am not sure what has changed? It is a lovely spot with a lovely in and outdoor area. I hope they figure out what is not working and fix it fast as it has the potential to be a fabulous spot! read more

I tagged along with a friend to get a drink here. I ended up trying the fried brussels sprouts. They are amazing! They are fried and then glazed with a bourbon dressing. The crispies of the outside of the brussels sprout contrasts to the inside softness. So good!. All of the staff here is fantastic. This is a well run restaurant. read more

Well, I'll give it to them for consistency. Consistently bad. 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. read more

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Went on a Thursday evening. Had a reservation but noticed there were plenty of tables available upon walking in. The waitress was pleasant and welcoming. We were seated within a few minutes. Loved the adjacent patio next to the main dining area. The main room has a very cozy feel. I was a bit disappointed that there was no live jazz as it was noted on Yelp in the description of the restaurant. Either way, it was nice still a very nice time. I ordered a mule which was good but just tasted a bit different than what I was use to. I ordered the pork chop which was a thick cut and tasty. However upon driving home i got a really bad stomach ache. I got sick as soon as I got home. I would return but probably not have the pork chop time next. read more

I last reviewed Townhouse in 2005. I'm happy to report that it's as good as ever. These days I usually dine here with my husband and our daughter. She loves the spaghetti and we're all over the map. Recently we shared the chicken picatta and the burger and enjoyed both quite a bit. We miss the smoked chicken pasta and always rejoice when it returns as a special. Shrimp and grits excellent if you come for brunch! The hostess is always kind. I always make my reservations on Yelp so they know we're coming. We appreciate the service all around - especially from Laura. The vibes at Townhouse are always good. It's everything you want in a neighborhood restaurant. read more

Townhouse - Kids spaghetti and meatball. - New American Near Me - Emeryville, California

I don't go for business dinners that much these days, but this time we had a colleague fly all the way over from Thailand to meet with us so I definitely volunteered. Plus, it is an opportunity to Yelp a new restaurant for me - Townhouse in Emeryville. Townhouse indeed looks like a old, rustic house but actually has a good-sized patio and indoor dining room. Dark, relaxing vibes with Gypsy Jazz music. The menu has elements of Italian and New American, so pasta, seafood, and grilled meats. They seem to have plenty of street parking available. There is a private lot but note its pretty small and only goes in one direction, so careful backing out. It was a school night so I got the Don't Get Smashed cocktail with non-alcoholic whiskey. Huh? If you try to distill whiskey and water you reach an azeotrope, so you can't get 100% water or 100% alcohol by simple boiling. Regardless of how they removed all the alcohol, the drink has nice spiciness from cloves but in reality was really water downed. Next time just stick to the alcoholic one or have some wine. (3 stars) The pork chop entree however, was no joke - perfectly cooked and so juicy. I like the combination of apple and horseradish to give equal hints of sweetness with some heat. Three out of five of us ordered this. If you want to share some apps, I can definitely recommend splitting some focaccia bread and some fries. The focaccia had this dipping sauce that definitely had a pleasant kick. read more

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We went to Town House looking forward to their delicious cioppino, only to find out it's no longer on the menu--very disappointing. We also learned they've removed the wedge salad and their excellent cheesecake--three standout items that really set them apart. It seems the menu has been scaled back quite a bit. To keep things simple, we ordered calamari, but it was disappointing--tough and lacking flavor. For our entrée, we had a hamburger, which was quite bland. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we won't be returning. Todd, if you happen to see this, I hope you'll consider bringing back the signature dishes that made your menu so special. read more

What a hidden gem in this neighborhood of Emeryville. If it wasn't for Yelp! and looking for something unique, we would have not had the fortune of finding this bright spot of the Townhouse Restaurant. Situated in a quiet and quaint neighborhood of Emeryville, we learned that Townhouse is coming up in its Centennial anniversary. And much of the building and a good amount of the interior wooden floors are from the very original site! So much character and history. It is evident that it has expanded and been renovated over the years, but nonetheless, it felt so charming to be dining in history. We arrived midweek during the dinner hours. There was a good crowd both inside and outside on their covered patio. Luckily we were able to be seated right away. The happy hour menu had already ended, but we were able to find plenty of food options that intrigued us. Prices are moderate, and food taste is ammmmmaaaaazinnnng! We ordered the 1/2 rack ribs where the meat just came right off the bone. It was probably one of the best we've ever had. The cheese burger was so perfectly seasoned and cooked medium rare, just the way we like it. The fish and chips can be a nice shareable portion if you're not ravaging. And the brussel sprouts are good and enjoyable, yet I've had better elsewhere. This is a definite stop for anyone who has yet to experience the history and good food of Townhouse! read more

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The food, the ambiance, and the service is amazing every time! I've been coming here for the past few months for business meetings/dinner or lunch and the staff is so welcoming all the way up to the owner. Not to mention the food and drinks are always great. Definitely a go to! read more

Townhouse - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Emeryville, California

Food, service, ambiance. Loved all three. I have been here multiple times and have never left disappointed. Pasta, Pork chop, Ribeye, fish-n-chips are all excellent. Service has always been friendly with a dash of humour. read more

This place is amazing. Definitely lots of great drinks and food and the service is exceptional I love that this place is not on a extremely busy street. There's plenty of street parking with a small lot. The building itself is beautiful from inside and they have an outdoor area as well. read more

Townhouse - New American Near Me - Emeryville, California

What a GOREGOUS date night spot! Romantic ambiance, soft lighting, outside there is a TREE going though the restaurant The staff was EXCELLENT The food was DIVINE!!!! If you are trying to impress someone, I highly recommend this spot. Great wine, great vibes and perfect sexy atmosphere! read more

The Townhouse is just a favorite. It's a cute little tuck away with a great ambiance, selection of good food, and nice quick efficient service. The hosts and wait staff is always pleasant and helpful. The restroom is always clean and ready for use. There's a white linen environment so you can dress up or down to make the event whatever you want. When there, try the P.E.I mussels!, the Caesar salad, and wings! Enjoy! read more

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Wonderful experience from entry to exit! The service here is exceptional from the hostess to who I believe was an owner/manager to our wonderful server. Top tier welcoming and helpful. The indoor and outdoors were both cozy and created a wonderful atmosphere for dining Our waitress gave great recommendations for a bottle of wine that would pair with our food and helped us picked dishes that were 10/10 We shared the fresh baked focaccia with the marinara and bistro oil and it was so warm and delicious We also shared the Fried Brussels Sprouts without the Bacon-bourbon glaze and it was so 10/10 I ordered the mussels and they were able to make it for me without the Calabrese sausage. It was so good it didn't taste like a something was missing from the broth. We finished up with the Cinnamon Bread Pudding and honestly it's as delicious as it sounds! The flavors were a excellent ending to a wonderful dining experience I will be returning again and have already been recommending it to friends read more

We ordered the pork chop & applesauce, grilled angus ribeye, brussel sprouts, baby back ribs, and "fisherman's cioppino". Food: 3-4/5 depending on dish Service: 4/5 Ambiance: Casual vibes with a elevated cozy ambiance Value: 3/5 The best dish that we agreed as a group, was the angus ribeye, followed by the cioppino. The cioppino primarily for the flavor of the soup/sauce. However it wasn't like the ingredients were super fresh. The ribeye was cooked well, but again wasn't a steak that you would feel like this is an "amazing ribeye". The ribs were by far the least favorite. They were dry. While it was still an enjoyable meal, food was overall a miss for us. Service: friendly staff, only reason I took a star off is because they could've been more attentive with drink refills. Some slack because the restaurant was busy. The ribs did come out with the wrong side and the restaurant did give us the correct side in addition at no charge so that's good. Value: while pricing aligned to what I expected it to be, for what you are paying, I'd probably eat elsewhere. I would come back, but would try other restaurants first. read more

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Townhouse was recommended to us by our Airbnb hosts and we were eager for a delicious meal. The service was pleasant and accommodating but the food and beverages were disappointing. I love focaccia but was disappointed that it was lacking in flavor and the consistency felt wrong. My partner had the prime rib and complained that it was tough. I ordered a pesto pasta that was lacking in flavor. My old fashioned tasted like a shot of whiskey. All in all - everything was edible enough but since the place was highly recommended, we were highly disappointed. read more

Don't let the area or front fool you. This place is a hidden gem. Very relaxed atmosphere and great food.

I recently dined at Townhouse Restaurant & Bar Food: The dishes were flavorful, well-presented, and served fresh. You can tell care goes into both the preparation and plating. Every bite felt elevated but still comforting -- a great balance. Service: The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. We never felt rushed, and our server checked in just the right amount. Ambiance: The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and inviting -- perfect for date night, brunch with friends, or even a casual business meeting. The lighting and décor create a relaxed but upscale vibe. Overall, a great dining experience. I'd definitely return and recommend it to others looking for good food, great service, and a beautiful setting. read more

Best Bolognese I've had in the bay, if there's another spot let me know! Great service, had seating by the fireplace and the food was great! read more

Townhouse - New American Near Me - Emeryville, California

Nice large open patio- well laid out restaurant honestly with good space We came early on Saturday with a reservation so that part was seamless Service was attentive and fast- mostly The food was sub par unfortunately- I will say the di mare and side of brussel sprouts were good but everything else tried was not very- meatballs were kind of dry and the tomato gravy was a thin red sauce, tuna tartare was chewy and lacking, beet salad goat cheese was not a mousse and the tort was not a tort at all- come to think of it the names on the menu were just buzzy words used to describe things that they weren't actuality read more

We were in SF visiting and decided to stop by this place with friends away from all the noise and traffic. The staff were amazing, very tentative and all around nice. The food was okay, I'd say I can find better quality and tastier for the price. The steak ordered was medium rare, but it was cooked medium well. The staff was very kind and cooked a new one. However, by the time I finished my food, my friend who ordered pork chops just came out. Another friend who ordered the bolognese pasta said it was watery and assumed there may have been a little too much pasta water, but who knows. He said the sauce was diluted. My husband ordered the fish n chips, he was bummed out. Overall, staff were nice, but I'd probably go elsewhere. read more

Love this place!! It's such an amazing Emeryville gem? Food is great, patio with living old age Redwood is beautiful, service is great.. Parking is unique lol read more

Townhouse - Pork chop - New American Near Me - Emeryville, California

Portion sizes aren't amazing... The desserts here are really yummy tho (also tried the crème brûlée) especially the chocolate cake. read more

Townhouse - Almond Flourless Chocolate Cake - New American Near Me - Emeryville, California

Townhouse is a surprise gem. Tucked away amid biotech office space is a place easily missed. I was pleased to see Hall wine on the menu, and the black Manhattan was excellent. We had several appetizers and entrees. All were very pleased with the quality. Service was attentive and very knowledgeable. Prices were Bay Area normal: cocktails and wine around $17 and entrees $25-35 or so. Decor was a bit rustic, but that's a real plus. Huge outdoor patio. I look forward to visiting again. read more

I am retired now and eat mostly one big main meal per day. I want it to be memorable and delicious. I had been to Townhouse before many years ago off and on. I have lived here 35. I remembered the ambiance as rustic and cozy. After all the years they have managed to keep all that charm and modernize it. I invited my companion for an early dinner during the week, pleasant with enjoyable music, attentive, kind server. To my surprise they had the entire menu available, not just the Happy Hour menu, I was delighted. I made an excellent choice for my entree but now realize I must go back to taste some of the others. read more

Service was extremely slow and the food was not that great. There are better choices in Berkeley.

Large portions/pours. Food was pretty blah, service was pretty slow. Everyone was nice and the setting wasn't too bad.

Eh! Extremely average food. Props to the wait staff, super kind and friendly. But the food was less than desirable. The charcuterie board was a definite pick from trader joes. That was basically the vibe of this whole place. Cant say I'll ever be back here.. read more

Very sad they changed the menu and kitchen staff! I started going there for the creme brulee but now they changed it and added strawberries and basil to a perfect dessert. Its been two hours and i can still taste the basil in my mouth Won't be going back unless they bring the original back on the menu. read more

The food was tasty, service was excellent and the place had a great vibe. We had a group of seven and ordered everything from the burger to pasta to salmon and the seafood soup. All the plates were clean and we even had room for dessert. We tried four different desserts between the seven of us and all were great. Our server was fantastic and our food was out in a flash. The place was really cool kind of out of the way on a quiet street. The only downside was a little bit of a scary walk in the dark. Overall fantastic and I would go again. read more

From the beginning of our experience to the end, what a perfect experience. I understand that eating food this good, and having drinks this fantastic are going to cost some money. The server we had stopped by when we needed a new drink, or to check on our food appropriately. He was VERY good at his job and he helped make our experience incredible. The drinks felt custom made for us, even though we just ordered off the drink menu from the "Townhouse" specific cocktails. This bartender knew his stuff. The FOOD was amazing. My husband ordered a medium-rare steak that was perfectly cooked, I ordered the fresh pesto pasta with jumbo prawns. The prawns were so fantastic, the pesto was bright and delicious, the pasta tasted fresh and perfect. I had no complaints, literally, at all. The prices are appropriate when the food is this good! You'll want to tip your waitstaff, they are well-trained here and take such good care. We showed up for lunch on a Saturday at 2:30pm. The restaurant was basically empty, but we weren't made to feel like an imposition (and I sometimes do when the restaurant is empty), we weren't checked on too often, we were treated like prime time dinner guests. That is top quality service. I'll be back soon! read more

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It's been about a year since we've been here. Boy, what a slide down. First, there were toddlers running and screaming all around the restaurant without supervision. Not somewhere for a quiet or romantic dinner. The meal was horribly salty. Dessert was inedible: tough apples in a crisp recipe that could not be chewed! Tough apples or is someone using a microwave to heat up portions? And some inaccuracies in the menu: Lapperts doesn't make "gelato." Gelato is not ice cream, and I would expect a restaurant to know the difference. Service was good, and I feel bad for wait staff having to contend with the food prep staff for their livelihoods. The coffee orders by the bartender were fabulous! read more

It's pretty average in my opinion. I had came here recently for a Father's Day brunch and my group was seated outside since it was a nice day. Parking is all along the street and about 7-8 spots in their parking lot, but be aware that it's one way only so you'll need to back up to leave. Townhouse has been on my future FIL's mind for years now after hearing great reviews so the family made reservations and now the mystery is no mystery. Because it was a Holiday, they had a limited menu which was fine, made it easier to choose a dish. I opted for their hash and the overall taste was okay. The toasted bread was the best since it was slightly buttered. Maybe because it was a limited menu this day, but I wasn't really impressed by the food or the service. For a good while after getting our food, our waitress disappeared when we wanted condiments and more water so we kind of picked up what we could from unoccupied tables and eventually one of us went inside to get attention. Also, house fries are really potatoes... not French fries. Just a little FYI in case your child was looking for French fries and didn't get that. read more

Townhouse - Hash - New American Near Me - Emeryville, California

My roommate and I came here on a random Thursday night and we were seated soon after we arrived. This restaurant has its own small parking lot and there are some street parking options as well. We sat outdoors in the patio area which had overhead covering and heat lamps. I loved the patio area because it was spacious and had cute string lights. To start, my roommate and I shared the lamb chops and some roasted Brussels sprouts. The lamb chops were moist and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were a little one dimensional and greasy. For entree I ordered the chicken rigatoni pasta with sun dried tomatoes. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the flavor of the sun dried tomatoes really came through which I liked. I also thought that the portion size was very generous. The service was inconsistent. Our first server was amazing and very attentive. However, our second server was very slow. It took ~20min to get our check after we asked for it and our waters were never refilled. Overall, this place was good but the service was a bit lack luster. I would come back to try some of their other entrees and I enjoyed the back patio area. read more

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I feel conflicted writing this review. While the food wasn't terrible, I find myself trying to make excuses for the restaurant that I shouldn't need to. Party of 2, sat in the back outdoor area. Didn't seem terribly busy, but I guess looks might be deceiving. We were forgotten by the server for nearly 20 minutes before even ordering. Tried to get people's attention but not even a passing glance from anyone. Food took, I suppose, a normal amount of time to come out, but everything's now skewed because of the wait time. When the food arrived, everything just felt aggressively just ok? Given the price nearly everything on the menu, everything was pretty underwhelming - from the pasta to bbq ribs the justification just wasn't there for me. Call me entitled, but the entire experience just felt absolutely unsatisfying and pretty much soured me on going to any similar restaurants in the future. read more

It's always great. Attentive servers indoor outdoor locations. Seafood, steaks or ribs are available.

From the moment I walked in was greeted warmly, sat down just as fast and the service throughout was great. I'm usually a one drink kind of girl through dinner, I ended up having two of the Lychee martini. And of all the things that we tried on the menu, the brussels sprouts was my top favorite along with the short ribs plate. Would definitely love to come back again. read more

Such a cute place. Came here for Valentine's Day with a fixed menu and had their prime rib, delicious! I'll have to come back and check out their regular menu! read more

Townhouse: Barnacle-Based Dining Let me start by saying I've eaten some questionable things in my life -- But *nothing* prepared me for this culinary disaster. First off, the name "Townhouse" suggests charm, warmth, and maybe even the faint aroma of freshly baked bread. In reality, it feels like someone tried to design a restaurant using only screenshots from Pinterest and vague trauma. But Oh, the mussels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ordered them with the innocent hope of getting something fresh and delightful. What I received was a crime scene. Half were sealed shut like they were trying to protect me from their contents. The others? Still had *barnacles* on them. **Barnacles**. Literal ocean scabs. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to eat them or exfoliate. One mussel looked like it had been through a divorce and was ready to sue the chef. Another one whispered "help me" in mollusk Morse code. I bit into one and got a mouthful of grit, regret, and what I can only describe as low tide sadness. When I politely mentioned the crustacean chaos to the manager or owner (Older white guy), they blinked twice -- possibly to reboot -- and then shrugged like I had asked for gluten-free water. No apology, no offer to replace the dish, just a soul-deep "meh" and a reminder that they, too, had given up. **0 stars. Would rather lick a boat.** read more

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My friends and I went to have drinks and eat for our annual Holiday dinner last Saturday. I picked this spot because of the reviews. The food, drinks, were great!! The problem was when we got the check. The total was acceptable for 3 people. I and one of my friends (the accountant) gave the waitress our credit cards to split the bill. She returns with our receipts. She charged both our cards the full price of the table! The accountant caught it and asked me "did she charge me for the whole table" because she charged him for the whole table also! I said "yes!" My question is how can that be a mistake? "BEWARE OF DOUBLE CHARGES!!" read more