Best Family Style Restaurants in Moraga

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Cooperage American Grille

4.3

Price: Expensive

• American • Walnut Creek

Booked 41 times today

The Cooperage is serving up the ultimate upscale American Comfort Food in the heart of Walnut Creek. The extensive menu features favorites such as a smoked Prime Rib French dip, our signature burger, and the Grilled Fish Tacos. The Cooperage also offers a variety of lighter, vegetarian options, including a selection of salad entreés made with local and organically grown ingredients.The Cooperage is a neighborhood hangout, great for a date night or dinner with the family. Featuring a bar-casual atmosphere including flat screen TV's, a large selection of beer and wine on tap, and an award winning cocktail list.Private events can also be booked at The Cooperage year-round. Family gatherings and business functions, to rehearsal dinners, showers and birthday celebrations. Choose from our assortment of private spaces perfect for parties large or small.

2. Barranco

4.8

Exceptional(1139)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Lafayette

Booked 3 times today

Barranco is a warm, casual yet sophisticated, full-service restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine from Chef Carlos Altamirano made with high-quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. Inspired by the romantic seaside district of Barranco in Lima, Peru, Barranco is dedicated to creating an outstanding eating and drinking experience with a spirit that is laid-back and approachable.Inspired by its namesake, Barranco’s menu offers seafood, family-style tapas and a select number of main dishes. In addition to a ceviche bar, Barranco’s menu features bocaditos (small bites) such as Scallops Carlitos and Langostinos Crocantes (prawns), grilled anticuchos (meat skewers), pollo a la brasa (traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken), classic Peruvian sandwiches, an assortment of delectable sides and, for dessert, Alfajores, the popular Latin-American artisanal cookies.Barranco’s beverage program features pisco, the traditional spirit of Peru.

3. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(135)

Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 11 times today

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

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4. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.8

Exceptional(481)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 12 times today

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

5. MUA

4.4

Awesome(1368)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 12 times today

MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

6. DONHAO

4.6

Exceptional(54)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Danville

Booked 10 times today

Join us for our Soft Opening from Fri 8/9 - Thur 8/15 (enjoy 20% off and offer your feedback). Our Grand Opening is from Fri 8/16 - Sun 8/18. DONHAO is a unique Modern Chinese Restaurant that is a gathering place for exquisite cuisine, blending traditional family recipes with modern techniques. Located in the Danville Livery, Donhao was established in August of 2024 offering Dine-in and Takeout for both lunch and dinner. Customers enjoy family-style meals with craft cocktails, beer, and wine.

7. Enoteca Molinari

4.7

Exceptional(590)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 2 times today

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation. Thank you for your understanding!Grazie mille!

8. Spinning Bones

4.5

Awesome(297)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alameda

Booked 5 times today

Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant that specializes in roasted meats with bold flavors. The focus of the menu is slow roasted meats: poultry, pork and beef, rotating on spits over high heat, and basting in their own natural juices. The rest of the menu is comprised of shareable appetizers, vegetarian side dishes, and healthier salads with vegan dressings. The principle of the menu is straight-forward: quality products that are prepared minimally and cooked thoughtfully. Spinning Bones is a brunch and dinner spot for Alameda people by Alameda people. It is a casual neighborhood restaurant open 5 days-a-week for sit down dining, take-out, and large party catering. Spinning Bones strives to be a common area for the residents of the East Bay to come together and engage in conversation and camaraderie over great food and drink.

9. Babette

4.8

Exceptional(124)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 8 times today

At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting. Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

10. Cocina Hermanas

4.5

Awesome(533)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Danville

Booked 2 times today

By embracing traditional techniques, Cocina Hermanas offers a creatively classic cuisine that marries well-known Mexican street food and family dishes with our philosophy of fresh, local and sustainable. We are excited to share our vision of modern Mexican slow food for our community to enjoy in the same family style of Mexico.We also take our spirits and cocktails very seriously. We offer over a dozen seasonally specialty cocktails. Our selection of 80 Tequilas and Mezcals allow us to also satisfy any discerned tastes. For those looking to broaden your taste profile, try our carefully curated Flight Menu.

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Kathyvip
Tucson •75 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Enjoyed our evening very much. Our server, Dusty was pleasant and efficient. Food came quickly. I had the mixed fish Cerviche which had a large variety of fish! Was good but a little spicy for my tastes, maybe not for someone else. My husband had grilled pulpo and blue mashed potatoes . Was very tasty. Had a lovely bottle of Portuguese wine- 50% Tannat and 50% Torriga Nationale. Very nice . Had had these grapes when in Portugal several years ago. Enjoyed our evening very much.
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BarrancoPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Lafayette
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4.8
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Cathyvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Super fun upscale but homey soul food. Recommend the chicken liver and waffles and corn bread. The beet salad with a rich creamy dressing was both light with amazing herbs and hearty. We had excellent recommendations for wine along with dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the retro ambiance and dishes too. My partner said one of the plates they served food on was what their parents had when they were a kid!
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BurdellPrice: Very Expensive• Soul food• Oakland
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4.5
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Tim
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really awesome space and service was outstanding. The food was above average but the desserts were top notch. It was loud and super packed. It was Black Friday though. I would recommend it for sure
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The Cooperage American GrillePrice: Expensive• American• Walnut Creek
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4.3
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Michaela
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience and delicious each and every plate. I can’t wait to go back even just to sit at the bar for a cocktail and some duck rolls! It’s been a while since covid to experience a restaurant where the staff genuinely cares and provides top-notch dining service even though we had 2 kids with us for our special Pre-Thanksgiving occasion.
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Bardo Lounge & Supper ClubPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
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4.8
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Ian
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Food was wonderful. Ambiance as well. Such nice people! Helped accommodate the needs of my autistic partner. Thanks!
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MUAPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oakland
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4.4

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. The Cooperage American Grille

2. Barranco

3. Burdell

4. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

5. MUA

6. DONHAO

7. Enoteca Molinari

8. Spinning Bones

9. Babette

10. Cocina Hermanas

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