Shelby's

4.7

161 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary European

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for groups
Vegetarian-friendly
Healthy

Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Californian, German
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 254-9687
Website
http://www.shelbyseatbetter.com/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Arno Kober
Catering
We cater all types of events

Location
2 Theatre Sq, Suite 152, Orinda, CA 94563
Neighborhood
Orinda
Cross street
Brookwood Road
Parking details
Theres a parking garage where customers can park up to 3 hours with a validation from the Restaurant.The parking garage is free on Saturdays and Sundays
Public transit
Orinda BART station
Entertainment
No entertainment at the restaurant. We have the local movie theater that is located in the front of the square (the plaza.)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shelby's offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing Brussels sprouts" and diverse menu options. The atmosphere is "quite pleasant," whether dining inside or outside. Conveniently located, Shelby's is a cherished neighborhood gem with creative seasonal specials and a welcoming ambiance.

161 Reviews

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Tina
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious meal in a beautiful restaurant with great service.
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Carol
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Healthy delicious food and great service. Chinese chicken salad and zoodles are the best.
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Olga
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group meets every 3 or so months and always at Shelby’s. Food is great. I love their Caesar salad.
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Allen
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Arno's cooking is always outstanding. In this case, our Dutch guests were highly impressed.
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Norma
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience eating at Shelbys was great -- all of it: food, service, and atmosphere. NF
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tina
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shelby is sitting in a great location with both inside and outside seating, and the ambiance was very nice. The food was delicious and seasonal specials was creative. Service was excellent. We very much enjoyed our experience and will definitely go there again.
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DarrenM
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful surprise. Service was great, food was yummy, oh my the brussels sprouts were amazing, also free parking! I'll be back.
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RobynR
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Shelby's food is delicious and the service is good. We has an artichoke appetizer, pasta with prawns and Andouille sausage and a sauteed lettuce salad with grilled salmon. We drank refreshing lemonade flavored with peach and strawberry syrup. I would definitely go again if Shelby's were not a long drive from my home in Albany.
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Amron
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great food, great service. I will always return to Shelby's. NF
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OtisOma
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group is a frequent bunch at Shelby’s. It’s convenient for my friends living in Orinda and Moraga. The menu had more choices which I liked. Even though short staffed service was superb and we were not kept waiting. Keep up the great work and service.
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FAQs

Shelby's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 254-9687.

Shelby's is rated 4.7 stars by 161 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 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

2 Theatre Sq, Suite 152, Orinda, CA 94563

Additional information

Cross street
Brookwood Road
Neighborhood
Orinda
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Californian, German
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Theres a parking garage where customers can park up to 3 hours with a validation from the Restaurant.The parking garage is free on Saturdays and Sundays
Public transit
Orinda BART station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Arno Kober
Entertainment
No entertainment at the restaurant. We have the local movie theater that is located in the front of the square (the plaza.)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.shelbyseatbetter.com/index.html
Phone number
(925) 254-9687
Catering
We cater all types of events

Shelby's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shelby's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shelby's restaurant rated?

Is Shelby's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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