Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Hayward

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DublinFremontHaywardPleasantonSan LeandroSan Lorenzo

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1. Acqua E' Farina

4.7

Exceptional(679)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hayward

Booked 3 times today

Family Owned restaurant serving Traditional Italian Cuisine in a casual to fine dining setting.

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2. Black Angus Steakhouse - San Lorenzo

4.2

Awesome(2358)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • San Lorenzo

Booked 10 times today

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

3. Neumanali

4.8

Exceptional(622)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hayward

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to our beautifully restored Victorian with a contemporary twist. Neumanali opened fifteen years ago and quickly became a neighborhood favorite. We are open for indoor dining. Patio seating is available. We are not requiring masks for those who have been vaccinated, however, we appreciate your adherence to the state masking requirements for those not vaccinated.The menu features both fresh and seasonal entrees in addition to a selection of fun and unusual small plates. Perennial favorites are the pan-seared day boat scallops, grilled ribeye and pan seared pork chop. The wine list is a bit eclectic and features smaller, more difficult to find winery selections. Lush garden dining is available now.

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4. Chevys Fresh Mex - Union City

4.2

Awesome(250)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Union City

Booked 7 times today

Making the best Fresh Mex food from scratch, daily! Whether you’re with friends or family, there’s a fiesta waiting for you. No one beats our Every Day $4 Happy Hour, $3 Taco Tuesday, Kids Eat for $1 Wednesday & Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas! Join us for Good Food & Good Times.

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5. Tomatina - Union City

4.2

Awesome(100)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Union City

Booked 2 times today

For parties over 4 guests or if desired time not available, please contact us directly at 510-431-5132 to book your reservationWE CATER ANY EVENT no celebration is too large or too small!Tomatina is a classic Italian restaurant. This is a casual and relaxed Italian neighborhood restaurant. As a sharp contrast to fine Italian dining, this is a place to enjoy a glass of wine and unwind with unpretentious pasta dishes served in hearty portions. Tomatina is designed to appeal to as many people as possible, which is why they carry a vegetarian, gluten-free and children's menu in addition to their regular ones. Each month, Tomatina offers seasonal specials in addition to the normal menu. Staples of the menu that guests can always count on are dishes such as the mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich, ravioli di formaggi, mini-hand tossed pizzas.

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6. Paradiso - San Leandro

4.7

Exceptional(2054)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Leandro

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Paradiso! We are open daily from 11:30am to 9:00 pm (closing at 9:30pm on Friday & Saturday). Whether you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two, corporate event in our private dining room, or anything in between, your great experience is waiting for you. With our award winning Level 2 Wine Spectator list, craft cocktail program, and "everything made from scratch" menu, Paradiso's California inspired Italian seafood and steakhouse has been a crowd favorite for nearly three decades. By booking your anniversary with us on open table, you get a anniversary Gift Card, so come celebrate with us! We also have takeout and delivery available, please check our website for hours and details.

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7. LB Steak - San Ramon

4.5

Awesome(1202)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • San Ramon

Booked 30 times today

LB Steak is a modern American steakhouse that delivers an elevated dining experience in a comfortably elegant space. The menu features a wide variety of hand-cut, perfectly prepared Prime Angus Steaks and imported, rare, and exclusive A5 Japanese Wagyu selections, all aged and hand cut in our butcher shop. The whiskey and bourbon selection is sure to satisfy the tastes of the most discerning connoisseurs. A comprehensive range of domestic and imported wines complement the menu. While the goal is to showcase the range and potential of global wines and varietals pairing with the LB Steak menu, we still pay homage to tradition and dedicate a large portion of the wine list to standouts among Bordeaux varietals, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon.

8. Horatio's

4.5

Awesome(4077)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Leandro

Booked 16 times today

Come experience the romance and brilliance of a 200-year-old Royal Navy at this one-of-a-kind restaurant. You will be surrounded by handcrafted beams, authentic nautical artifacts, and amazed with a spectacular view over the bay. Docked at the San Leandro Marina, Horatio's has been serving classic and artfully prepared seafood, quality steaks, fresh salads and other delicious offerings since 1979.

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9. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(655)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • San Leandro

Booked 24 times today

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar is a modern neighborhood restaurant, that has secured a place on the SF Chronicle's top 100 list and has been honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We serve an eclectic mix of rustic made-from-scratch dishes, celebrating the wonderful textures that make up our neighborhoods. We offer a mingling of small and large plates, meant to be shared, always nuanced and inspired by what we harvest from our neighboring small farms. Our food is approachable, eschewing complicated names, and bohemian in spirit as we are nonconforming and unconventional—sophisticated only in the way we can weave different ethnic influences and ingredients together.

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10. Slanted Door - San Ramon

4.7

Exceptional(1590)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • San Ramon

Booked 10 times today

San Francisco's famous Slanted Door is now in San Ramon's City Center at Bishop Ranch. Charles Phan, a James Beard Award Best Chef California, combines traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques with sustainable local ingredients in a modern setting. The popular dishes include Slanted Door Spring Rolls with peanut sauce, Shaking Beef, and Chicken Claypot.

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M
Martina
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service - friendly and warm. We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening catching up over a variety of tasty traditional Italian dishes.
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Acqua E' FarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hayward
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4.7
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BillVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The lamb chops were delicious! Great service! Seated promptly!
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Black Angus Steakhouse - San LorenzoPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• San Lorenzo
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4.2
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Bridget
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
I’m so glad Chevys is now taking reservations! This restaurant is always crowded on Sat night, so I’m grateful for the reservation. The food is always awesome and the chips are always yummy. The guacamole was extra good
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Chevys Fresh Mex - Union CityPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Union City
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4.2
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MattJ
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 7, 2025
Great for a special occasion. We had the prosciutto wrapped shrimp, dayboat scallops, and the rack of lamb. The food was very good. Service was very good. We plan to try the ribeye and and filet mignon next time.
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NeumanaliPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Hayward
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4.8
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RubenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 6, 2024
Food is unwavering in flavor and portions. Anytime of visitations preparation is consistent.
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Tomatina - Union CityPrice: Moderate• Italian• Union City
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4.2

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