Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Orinda

Had a wonderful lunch, Ronnie was our server and she was outstanding!

The food was delicious and eating outside across from Lake Merritt is a pleasure! The avocado toast (with a generous serving of green salad) was beautifully prepared, as was the pastrami benedict that my partner ate (unlike many we've had, it was not drowned in hollandaise sauce but simply topped with it). My only reservation was about the eggs on the avo toast. I asked the server to make sure the yolks were "not runny." She wrote down and repeated the instruction. But when they arrived, they were totally runny. She offered to get me a scrambled egg instead - which arrived perfectly prepared. But then I was charged for it. I think if the kitchen makes an error they need to make good on it, without additional charge. Other than that, it was a wonderful meal.

Creekwood is a surprisingly good restaurant despite their unlikely location. It's not situated where you expect to find a restaurant of this quality. The appetizers, entrees and desserts were all very good. A special shout out to whoever curated the wine list. It's excellent and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Another fabulous dining experience as the year winds down. Millennium, and chef Eric, always get it right. Everyone at Millennium goes above and beyond to make your dining experience the best it can be. Thank you Millennium for another year of wonderful, creative and delicious meals. I am so looking forward, with surprise and delight, to Millennium 's unique and scrumptious 2025 menu offerings. What a gem!

A great pre-theater option for light bites, sandwiches, and salads. Outside seating is nice mid- afternoon and service was wonderful.