5 Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Orinda

5 restaurants available nearby

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1. Millennium Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(1342)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 23 times today

Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.

2. A16 Rockridge

4.4

Awesome(2368)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 46 times today

A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

3. Perle Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• French • Oakland

Booked 13 times today

Perle is a neighborhood wine bar, specializing in french-California focused cuisine. We strive to casually exceed our customer's expectations with interesting food options and a wine list that is varied and affordable. Two San Francisco restaurant personalities, Chef Rob Lam from Butterfly & Sommelier Marcus Garcia from Fleur de Lys decided to open a hip and comfortable wine lounge and restaurant loaded with great wines, spirits, craft cocktails and beer... In the small, quaint, Montclair village in the hills of Oakland. House specialties include caviar, oysters, mussels and other gems of the sea... classic fromage and charcuterie... to a burger considered one of Oakland's best! Currently in San Francisco Chronicle's Top French Restaurants!!!

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4. Commis Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 15 times today

Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

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5. 1515 Restaurant & Lounge

4.2

Awesome(834)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Walnut Creek

Booked 6 times today

1515 Restaurant & Lounge, your go-to spot for fresh and creative California cuisine in a relaxed, stylish setting. Whether you’re here for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, we are ready for you.Kick off your meal with appetizers like seared jumbo habanero glazed scallops, calamari, fried ravioli or bruschetta. Dive into our award winning entree selections like fresh sea bass or salmon, a juicy grilled ribeye steak or lamb chops. Or try the seafood fettuccine, zesty chicken piccata, jambalaya penne pasta, hearty fresh salads, hot sandwiches, and delicious pizzas. These selections all go perfectly with our extensive wine list and crafted cocktails, Enjoy beautiful weather on our sunny patio or catch the game on one of our many TVs throughout the bar and dining areas. Planning a special event? Our private dining and banquet rooms are ideal for any occasion. Reach out to info@1515wc.com to book your spot. And for a taste of what’s happening, follow us on Instagram @1515_restaurant.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Millennium Oakland

2. A16 Rockridge

3. Perle Wine Bar

4. Commis Dining Room

5. 1515 Restaurant & Lounge

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