6 Best Historic Restaurants in Walnut Creek

6 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Citrus Fresh Grill - Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel restaurant

1. Citrus Fresh Grill - Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel

4.0

Excellent(11)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Walnut Creek

Citrus highlights Fresh and local ingredients cooked with classic technique. Citrus is located in the historic city of Walnut Creek, it consist of a full bar and a full Menu. Chef Travis Darling has worked with in top restaurants with top Chefs, such as Wolfgang Puck, Jose Andres and Thomas Keller. His signature dish is his Brined Chicken Wings which is sure to be a hit at any table. Citrus also provide comfortable seating and a full outdoor patio to host for a business lunch, or a large party, or fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy great times at citrus restaurant located in the heart of the Bay Club/ Renaissance Hotel.

2. Casa Orinda

4.7

Exceptional(2573)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orinda

Booked 27 times today

Casa Orinda has been serving the finest Western and Italian food in the area for the past 84 years. We are famous for our fried chicken, prime beef, and classic Italian pasta, chicken, and veal dishes -- everything being made from scratch in our kitchen using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Our full service mahogany bar is a popular stop for locals and visitors looking for a nice refreshment and a hearty meal in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. We have three dining rooms, each with a slightly different character afforded by our hand-formed brass hearth fireplace, Western original art collection, famous antique gun collection, and alluring floral arrangements.

3. Incontro

4.6

Exceptional(1855)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danville

Booked 8 times today

Located in Downtown Danville, Incontro Ristorante offers Italian cuisine from all the regions of Italy. We offer signature dishes like our famous gnocchi, lasagna, comfort food and more as well as daily specials. We offer upscale casual indoor dining in the historic Hartz House and outdoor dining in our garden patio. You can enjoy live music on the patio during the dry months. The word Incontro means encounter, signifying the coming together of family and friends in a lovely and family friendly atmosphere while dining and enjoying wine from Italy and California. Our indoor and outdoor full bar offers classic and signature cocktails. House made Focaccia is served with your meal. All our sauces and desserts are made in house. We offer brunch buffet on Sundays (except holidays) and lunch on Saturdays. Parking is easy in our private parking lot off of Railroad Avenue.

A photo of Blossom and Root Kitchen restaurant

4. Blossom and Root Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(175)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Danville

Booked 11 times today

Featuring plant based ingredients, elevated cooking techniques, a creative beverage list and a colorful ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Blossom & Root is the Tri-Valley dining destination for anyone curious about - or naturally inclined towards contemporary vegan fare with an "Eat Local" emphasis. Private dining is available. The pretty space is full of blue patterns and hues, with lots of plants (decorative and possibly edible). Featuring just as creative of a bar program as menu. Steven Diehl has elevated the bar program to match our eclectic menu by Chef Chris Johnson. Together the team puts out beautiful food and beverages not to be missed.

5. Virtue + Vice

4.2

Awesome(240)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Danville

Booked 6 times today

Virtue + Vice is located in Historic Downtown Danville. We are an independent, upscale restaurant and bar serving a globally inspired menu of gourmet comfort food. For those looking to indulge their vices, we offer luscious libations and an extensive wine menu.Available for indoor and outdoor seating.

6. Shelby's Orinda

4.6

Exceptional(164)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Orinda

Booked 2 times today

Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Citrus Fresh Grill - Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel

2. Casa Orinda

3. Incontro

4. Blossom and Root Kitchen

5. Virtue + Vice

6. Shelby's Orinda

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