Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Orinda

My son and went to celebrate our birthdays on 2/17/25 . We were pleased with how fast we were seated . The waiter passed out water and soup and salad’s right away . The cook did his thing we were pleased .

delicious! we had a 7:30 reservation and didn’t get seated until 7:50, but after that everything went very smoothly. food came out quickly and was delicious!

Wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner. The halibut was perfect and the polenta mushroom appetizer was warm and savory. My husband enjoyed the rack of lamb. Best ambiance ever, full of families and couples enjoying good food, romantic piano accompaniment, and a stylish environment reminiscent of classic times. While busy, it was not loud and extra staff were on hand to keep everything flowing.

Every Valentine's Day we go to teppanyaki! We've tried Bennihanas and the one in Alameda and a few others, but Hana Japan is the best! A funny cooking show, very attentive staff, and excellent food and drinks. You want everything with garlic butter!!

Glad to be able to get a Valentine's Day reservation on fairly short notice. The service was friendly and welcoming. It was a busy night, and the server was honest about our not having time for dessert if we wanted to make our show. Too bad, because the desserts looked yummy and they have a great selection of after-dinner liqueurs (along with a great wine list). We had a salad and two entrees. Both were well conceived and presented. The salmon was cooked a little more than I requested but was still tasty. Overall a lovely Valentine's Day dinner!