Casa Orinda

Name: Casa Orinda
Address: 20 Bryant Way, Orinda, CA, United States, 94563
Telephone: (925) 254-2981
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2504 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 254-2981
Website
http://www.casaorinda.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Lino Rios
Private party facilities
We are able to accommodate parties of up to 50 in our banquet room. We also offer a more private setting which can seat up to 20 people.

Location
20 Bryant Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Neighbourhood
Orinda
Cross Street
Moraga Way
Parking details
Our complimentary valet-only parking lot is conveniently located next to the front door. Freeway entry is quick and easy!
Public transit
BART is right across the street! It doesn't get easier than that!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Broiled Hamburger*US$16.00
French fries, American or mozzarella cheese
Steak Sandwich*US$33.95
NewYork Steak, Sautéed mushrooms, onion rings, French fries
- 10ozUS$33.95
New York Steak*US$39.95
Baked potato
- 12ozUS$39.95
Veal ScaloppiniUS$29.50
Sautéed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine with meat sauce, vegetables
Veal ParmigianaUS$29.50
Pan fried cutlet baked with tomato sauce and cheese. Served with linguine with meat sauce, vegetables
Veal CutletUS$29.50
Pan fried cutlet, mashed potatoes, country gravy, vegetables
Casa's Famous Fried ChickenUS$25.95
Mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuit, and honey
Capon DoréUS$26.50
Breast sautéed in butter, lemon, and wine. Served with zucchini and fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken CacciatoreUS$24.25
Chicken breast, mushrooms, bell peppers, pancetta, tomatoes, olives, and capers, all over fettuccine
Chicken MarsalaUS$25.50
Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce. Served with rice
Chicken CutletUS$25.50
Country gravy, mashed potatoes
Chicken ParmigianaUS$25.50
Pan-fried breast, tomato herb sauce, cheese. Served with linguine and meat sauce
Pan Seared Chicken BreastUS$26.50
Sautéed spinach, roasted potatoes, Thyme jus
Fried PrawnsUS$29.00
Cocktail and tartar Sauces, served with rice
Sautéed PrawnsUS$29.00
Sautéed in butter with garlic, wine, lemon, and parsley. Served with rice
Ask About Today's SpecialsUS$0.00
- AQUS$0.00

What 2,504 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Casa Orinda captures a "classic old-school charm" with its nostalgic atmosphere and "fantastic food." Known for its "amazing fried chicken," this Bay Area staple offers a warm, welcoming experience in a unique setting. Despite occasional noise, the "excellent service" and "friendly staff" consistently delight guests.

2,504 Reviews

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Thiago
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Casa Orinda is a true gem! The food is absolutely fantastic—every dish is perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. From their famous fried chicken to their hearty country-style meals, everything feels like it’s made with love and attention to detail. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff are friendly and attentive, making the entire dining experience seamless and enjoyable. It’s clear that this place values quality in everything they do. I can't recommend Casa Orinda enough—it's awesome in every way!
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Steven
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Your prototypical neighborhood restaurant and bar that’s achieved something of a landmark status over the years (thus, attracting patrons and actual tourists from greater distances) for serving hearty meals, providing warm attentive service (by waitstaff, some of who have decades of tenure) and by offering a level of conviviality, bonhomie and ambience that makes you feel as if you’re dining with family and friends. Please forgive the evident bias in my review. I’ve been a proud “member” of The Casa (as it’s known by we locals) Family since 1971.
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Adela
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Not up to previous great dining experiences we’ve had on past visits. Service was very slow. Chicken was over cooked. Biscuit was cold and hard. Vegetables were cold. Mashed potatoes only slightly warm. Gravy was excellent.
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Amy
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a 20 minute wait despite having reservations. But Casa Orinda staff is terrific and made the wait a pleasant one. Once seated, food came quickly and it was delicious, as usual. We’ve been coming here close to 40 years and it’s a reliable favorite for traditional, well-prepared meals. Service is impeccable!
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Frank
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, excellent food, fun western ambience
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Barbara
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love thisplace but it is loud. However I dont see what can be done about it.
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Kelly
Tahoe
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute best restaurant in the east bay. The food, ambience, service and vibe. Don’t walk but run. This OG place won’t disappoint Order the chicken cutlets and dirty martini
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kirk
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going there for 60 years. Always a treat. Great food and service.
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Andrea
San Francisco
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food. Moderately loud and busy for a midweek evening. Neighborhood staple. There are photos in the entrance foyer of the restaurant dating to 1940 so it has a long history. The food is the highlight. Fried calsmari, seafood linguine, prime rib all done well. Pricing is not inexpensive. Without alcohol or dessert, it came to $50 pp with tip.
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Bryan
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was on a budget, looked at the menu and ordered the fried chicken dinner ... Look on Yelp for photos, etc. ... When the food came (fried to order), it looked exactly like the photo ... Critiqued it to a "T" ... Scale of 1-4 - Food appearance (4) - Food taste/Fried chicken (2)/Need more fried chicken flavor - Mash potato (2) (off night?) was too salty (>
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FAQs

Casa Orinda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 254-2981.

Casa Orinda is rated 4.8 stars by 2504 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

20 Bryant Way, Orinda, CA 94563

Additional information

Cross Street
Moraga Way
Neighbourhood
Orinda
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our complimentary valet-only parking lot is conveniently located next to the front door. Freeway entry is quick and easy!
Public transit
BART is right across the street! It doesn't get easier than that!
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Lino Rios
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.casaorinda.net/
Phone number
(925) 254-2981
Private party facilities
We are able to accommodate parties of up to 50 in our banquet room. We also offer a more private setting which can seat up to 20 people.

Casa Orinda

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Casa's Famous Fried Chicken

Eggplant Parmigiana

Chicken Cutlet

Starters

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail (5)US$22.00

Jumbo Fried Prawns (5)US$22.00

CannelloniUS$13.00

Ravioli with Meat SauceUS$13.25

Fried Zucchini or Onion RingsUS$13.75

Buffalo WingsUS$13.95

Green SaladUS$9.44

Caesar SaladUS$11.25

Pasta

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$13.45

LinguineUS$13.45

Linguine & Meat BallsUS$16.75

RavioliUS$20.00

Veal CannelloniUS$21.00

Half Ravioli & Half LinguineUS$20.00

Vegetarian PastaUS$18.45

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$21.95

Entrees

Broiled Hamburger*US$16.00

Steak Sandwich*US$33.95

New York Steak*US$39.95

Veal ScaloppiniUS$29.50

Veal ParmigianaUS$29.50

Veal CutletUS$29.50

Casa's Famous Fried ChickenUS$25.95

Capon DoréUS$26.50

Chicken CacciatoreUS$24.25

Chicken MarsalaUS$25.50

Chicken CutletUS$25.50

Chicken ParmigianaUS$25.50

Pan Seared Chicken BreastUS$26.50

Fried PrawnsUS$29.00

Sautéed PrawnsUS$29.00

Ask About Today's SpecialsUS$0.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Casa Orinda restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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