I came here with family who were visiting from out of state, and it ended up being such a great…read moreexperience for all of us. We had two kids in our group, which can sometimes be tricky when dining out, but everyone absolutely loved it! We chose to sit outside, and it was beautiful on a warm day. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, the service was attentive and friendly, and the food did not disappoint. Everything came out fresh and delicious, and we never felt rushed. It made for such a nice family outing, and I'd definitely recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice. We'll for sure be coming back!

Love the food and have been eating here for years. However, the last *three* times I visited this…read morelocation, the owner (or manager, I don't know) was yelling at and belittling the staff. As I was waiting for my meal this time, I literally opened my mouth to ask the person I was with if they remembered the owner yelling when we were there last and before I could even speak, he started doing exactly that. He does not seem to care at all that guests can see and hear everything he's saying. So I can't really imagine how he treats them when there aren't any customers. Something he should definitely consider going forward, because I see I'm not the only person to mention this in the reviews.

Had an amazing experience at The Powder Keg in Hercules! From the moment we walked in, the owners…read moremade us feel so welcome and right at home. You can truly tell they care about their guests and the overall experience. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, which made the evening even better. The prime rib was absolutely outstanding, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. And the bread pudding... wow. Easily one of the best I've ever had. So delicious and truly to die for! The atmosphere was warm, fun, and inviting, making it the kind of place that makes you want to keep coming back more often. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for great food, great people, and a great dining experience!

First timer for me- boyfriend has been several times but not for close to eight years. We were…read moregreeted and sat outside- beautiful day. I had the French 75. He had a spicy bloody. Mine was so good I ordered two. He loved the spicy. We started with fried zucchini- so fresh. Lightly breaded. And comes in spears. Ordered the blta and fried chicken sandwich. I ate half of the blta and took rest home- fresh, crispy and balanced. Fried chicken sandwich was delicious with the pickles and slaw and the bun was yummy. The chicken was generous in proportion and overflowed off the bun. Now- the winner of the meal- blueberry cheesecake. That crust, topped with deliciousness and fresh blueberries. Women's restroom was super clean- which you know is a great sign of the kitchen. Looking forward to my next visit.

Consistency for hearty meals and a good place to purchase butcher meat…read more Ribs and specialty meat sandwiches are great, big meals Service is solid with attention to the customers details. BBQ rubs are also worth a shot

Another go-to favorite for us is Kinders in Hercules--it's a guaranteed win every single visit. For…read moreme, the ribeye steak salad is the order, every time. It never misses. I usually bounce between the Caesar and the Cobb, but this visit I came in hungry hungry and went for the Cobb... and it was nothing short of a work of art. The fresh avocado, the generous crumbles of blue cheese, the perfectly seasoned toppings--it all hits exactly right. I skip the tomatoes and regular cheese (personal preference), and they always get it just the way I like it. And that ribeye? Cooked to perfection every time--tender, flavorful, and the star of the show. Honestly, it's a two-meal salad for me, so that $20 price tag feels more like $10 when you break it down. Great value for something this satisfying. What also keeps us coming back is the staff--they're consistently friendly, attentive, and genuinely seem eager to take care of you. Service feels welcoming, never rushed. I've never had a bad experience here. The restaurant is always clean, well-stocked with goodies to take home, and run with pride.

first time to sue's place for brunch…read more My friend took me out for brunch here a couple weeks ago for my birthday. There aren't very many cafés that look like this. food here was great! french toast with filipino flair! service was good and ambiance was old school diner!

Sue's has truly grown on us over the past two years. It's now one of our favorite restaurants in…read morethe East Bay. Like a movie that gets better with every rewatch, each visit just feels better. The food keeps tasting better, and the service has always been consistently good. Adding 2 stars! BB

If you read my original review, you can see I've been a fan of this place…read more But no more. We pre order a lot and I come pick it up. They'll say it's ready at 5:24 and I know it won't be until 5:28 or so. It's never, ever ready at the time they say. They never have enough people working there. Often the place is packed and there's one or two people cooking and one person working behind the counter. Today (4/19/26) was the worst. Said our food would be ready at 5:14, I got there at 5:18, the place was packed, there's one girl behind the counter, I finally get her attention and she snaps "it's not going to be ready for another 7 or 8 minutes, you're way back here" and she points to the screen and I know 7 or 8 minutes is a total lie. She absolutely knows it's going to be way longer. And people are coming in and she's telling these people 8 to 10 minutes which again, was a total lie. There were so many people there, there was no where for me to stand. I watched this girl get orders mixed up (she wasn't putting the receipt on the bag like they normally do). When someone's order was ready in the place, she'd just mumble a number. I was right next to her and couldn't understand her. Eventually people would come to the counter and find their food. I do not know why she wasn't using the little electronic notification devices, they were stacked up and lit but she was just mumbling a number that no one could hear (and she didn't speak good English to being with). I watch this absolute travesty - of course I'm there almost 20 minutes before I get my food, she just slams the bag on the counter, I guess that meant it was mine. I just look in the bag and she barks "that's yours." Good to know. This is absolutely management's fault. There's no reason for 3 people to be working a crowded Sunday. Just ridiculous. And of course watching this lady work was painful. She doesn't like her job. And we're done with this place. I've said it before, I'll say it again - good service doesn't exist anymore. Every place is run by people like this place. Management that doesn't give a flying hoot and employees who are not good workers and also don't care. And Habit management will read this. Do they care? Hope. They're laughing at this review.

My free birthday veggie burger !! W/extra tomato, lettuce ,…read morecucumber & grilled onions !! Very tasty & veggiefull !! Quick & accurate service !! Sorry took bites before the pic !! (Wish they had gotta habit deals w/veggie burgers !!) Nice music to eat burgers to !!

I just love this place. Small town diner where the mom & pop know just about everyone who comes…read morein. Service is superb! Food amazing & drinks (coffee & ice water) always full. I got the chef's omelette with pancakes. I ate everything (kind of embarrassing to admit!) but I guess Pilates took it outta me so I put something back in ‍!

First time having Flippy's in Rodeo and I am impress how good their food was. I skipped going into…read moreEl Sol to have Flippy's Cafe. I never knew that Flippy's existed until now and I been living in Hercules since 1988. Flippy's Cafe has to be the longest business Rodeo had. I had the hamburger and I don't regret having. A juicy burger compare to D's Giant Burger. I was able to have salad on the side compare to fries which was a good choice. The service I had at Flippy's was fantastic. I was given a great service which I was given time to find out what to order. The inside of Flippy's Cafe is small. The tables are ok which shows sign of ages to prove how long Flippy's has been in business. They do keep the tbales clean and maintain. The parking lot outside Flippy's in small. You can find street parking nearby which is not a long walk. I will try Flippy's Cafe next time I am in Rodeo.

What a beautiful experience we had. Food was amazing. Service was 10 out of 10 summary to was such…read morea good waitress and the bottomless mimosas were worth it.

First time here! This place was not bad at all! I ordered the lemon garlic fettuccine and my wife…read morehad the eggplant parm, safe to say it was better than expected! The garlic bread was disappointing though, maybe it was because we came in an hour before closing on a holiday and staff and cooks were just ready to leave but overall we were satisfied with the food and service. I gave 3 stars because the garlic bread tasted like it was sitting out and was just reheated and also the energy of the place could be better. Nonetheless I'm confident I will update my review the next time I come from a 3 star to potential a 4 or 5!

I've been here twice. I like the food. The place is clean and nicely decorated. The staff are…read morefriendly. I would go back. I had a cheeseburger and chili cheese fries. The burger was delicious.

Rodeo looks like it's coming up on the main strip. There are a couple new complexes being built so…read moreit's nice to know there is a diner around the corner. It's going to bring life back in to the community. This place is your diner of the neighborhood, the people at the bar top were locals and knew each other. Looking like they are having a good time. Immediately walking in I was greeted and told to pick a seat. Service was on point. They have this sign that says Vodka, but don't be tricked, it's a wine and beer only place. Their imported beers are a little over $7 seems a bit high, domestic a little over $5. The burgers are tasty, they have the crispy burnt taste to them. I got the jalepeno burger and my partner got that big burger with pastrami, egg, jalapeño etc. it's a decent size, costs about $20, and they give you enough fries so you could only order one burger with fries. Over all the place is pretty big, the food is tasty, it feels like a neighborhood hang out. I'd be back, but I wouldn't make a special trip out here for a burger.

Excellent burger. So good I had two. Sauce and lettuce combo was well-balanced. Medium burger (only…read moreoption) was juicy, perfect, melt in your mouth. The crispy cheese was umami, unique. Top notch, a burger I'll dream about.

The bull valley restaurant that occupies this space Thursday through Sunday and the Dram Shop that…read morehappens Wednesday's are excellent side dishes to the awesome burger spot happening in Tuesday's. Full bar, great grass fed burgers and good company make this the newest bested place to eat on Tuesday! "On a Tuesday!!"

It has been years since I dine inside Original Mels. I dine inside with two people and we were…read moreseated right away. I had eggs with sausages and hashbrown. The problem was my eggs were sunny side up, not scramble. I did not complain about my order being wrong but I just ate it. When Pinole location open I did not have to go to Berkeley or San Francisco to have Mels. I will admit the service at Mels is OK. The food is good and lot better than dining at The Embers I will return to Original Mels to dine with them.

F*ck someone help this place. Worst Mel's I've been to by far…read more When someone walks in be sure to greet them, even just a little acknowledgement does wonders, like a "hey we'll be with you in a minute" just something. This place wasn't even busy, maybe 8-10 tables that's it. After standing there for 5-10 minutes watching 2 people check out, we were told to just sit wherever. After sitting for another 10 minutes watching the 2 other servers repeatedly pass by I had to get up and go grab our own menus. Only to get a look of astonishment from the lady at the check out area and a lady server. Luckily Jesse finally came and helped us. He told us he had been on break. He was super polite and honestly all you other servers there could take some cues from him. Glad we had him as our server and the only reason I gave this 3 stars and not 1