Unearth Livermore Best Restaurants
Nestled in the heart of California's wine country, Livermore boasts a culinary scene that is as rich and diverse as its viticultural offerings. The city's best restaurants offer a gastronomic journey that caters to a variety of palates, from the most discerning food connoisseur to the casual diner. Whether you're craving for farm-to-table freshness, exotic international flavors, or classic comfort food, Livermore's top restaurants have something to satisfy every taste. This article will guide you through the city's culinary gems, providing you with a curated list of the best dining spots in Livermore. So, prepare your taste buds for a delightful exploration of Livermore's finest eateries.
The riata diner & tavern
4.4
(477)
Diner with no-frills, Americana decor offering a vast menu of comfort eats from morning until night.
Reviews:
We had a fantastic time here. The food and service is great! The prices are so low.
Andres Morales
Tasty food, nice service, and they had dog treats in a bowl outside 🐕
Anne Rehwald
Place has seen better days. Cust service was great. Got seafood. It was terrible- not fresh, old oil, salty, heavily breaded. Fries not good either. Was surprised to find such friendly people there- nice plus. Just wish the food would draw me back. But sadly no, one and done. Should've gone across the street to catch the mobile outdoor food venue. Didn't see that until we were done and leaving. Got a nasty note from the owner. Vitriolic and defensive. Enough said...
ki yo
EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS HERE.. THE BURGERS, SOUPS, AND SALADS ARE ALL AMAZING.. GREAT DAILY SPECIALS AS WELL👍 THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN LIVERMORE
FFACE
Such a Great Place To Have a Beer and a Nice Dinner! Our Server was fantastic and the food was exceptional! Didn’t hurt that the waitress also had the best smile I’ve seen in town! Must stop for anyone living or coming through Livermore
Austin Lopeman
190 S J St, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Locanda wine bar
4.6
(175)
Reviews:
First visit here. Fun atmosphere and decor. Nice patio and outdoor heated area. They turned an old bar into a fun restaurant. I hate to say it, but I was not impressed with the food. Lasagna didn't have much flavor, and I didn't care for the garbanzo soup at all. The petite four dessert and the appetizers were good. Will give it another try sometime.
Andy Salmon
Took my family here for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful time! The ambience was great and service was wonderful. The salmon, sea bass, and pasta with bolognese were awesome! We didn’t like the roasted vegetables so much. The drinks were beautiful and tasted delicious. Parking was difficult to find; most parking spots are street parking spots. There was a parking garage that we didn’t go to that was about a 2-3 minute drive from Locanda. I highly recommend this place for people who want a place with nice outdoors, great food, and delicious drinks. Thank you for making my parent’s birthday celebration a wonderful time!
Marsha
We walked in on a Saturday and found a table. Had some red wines which were fine. We ordered an appetizer which had veggies with burrata. The burrata was hard and had a stake taste to it. The veggies were cold and not the best. We went with salmon and chicken as our entrees. The food was okay. Wasn't anything special. I will give this place a miss if I am in the area again. The ambience was nice but the food was just okay.
Lisa HD
Locanda has been such a great addition to Livermore and is the perfect place for a date night or slight escape to feel the touch of Italy. The staff is incredibly friendly, fun and prompt. Do keep in mind they tend to be busy- but it's for a reason. Not much you can go wrong with their menu as everything is DELICIOUS. I personally like to hear the servers favorite's and recommendations- they never stear you wrong. The restaurants is very spacious and provides both indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a spot to check out!
Briana Villarreal
We had great food and great service. It is a smaller restaurant which is one large indoor room with high and low tables surrounding a bar in the center of the room. The kitchen is in the back of the room and open to the restaurant. We liked the wooden tables and colorful dishes and glassware. There is also seating outside under a tent covering which did not look inviting to us, but several people asked to be seated there instead of indoors. The food is delicious, and the menu has helpful vegetarian and gluten-free designations. This was our second visit, and we will definitely be returning to dine here again.
Glor B
2293 First St, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Zephyr grill & bar
4.4
(741)
Warm bistro with an elegant vibe & American fare plus a lounge, wine bar & Sunday brunch.
Reviews:
Lovely open feel to the restaurant with plenty of light and a nice patio as well. Ordered the short ribs and they were fantastic. My Moscow mule was a little on the sour side, but the margarita was excellent. My friend got pan seared sole and it looked fantastic. The panna cotta dessert got decent reviews but it wasn't my friend's favorite. But my own meal was stellar.
Mohan Karulkar
This place is damn delicious! Best artichoke dip EVER... like legit artichoke, not a bowl of mayo with a few pieces in it. Don't forget to ask for bread and butter (free). It's really tasty and very fresh. I got pork loin seasonal special with mashed potatoes which was excellent. Wife got the chicken Cobb salad which was good (presentation was average but the food was very fresh and the chicken was done perfectly). Service was great too. Server has a fun personality, and her refill game was on point. Highly recommend going. You can save good $$$ if you go during happy hour.
Tobesmash
Service here was very slow. When we first arrived, there was no one at the front. Took a few minutes before someone acknowledged us. Once they seated us, no one served us, and they wouldn't make eye contact when we tried to get someone to serve us. We finally caught someone's attention and started to get service. Thry sst us outside, I don't reccomend. Your view is a parking lot and s few scruffy prople walking by. Highly recommend inside seating reservations. The food was very good.
Andy Salmon
Steak is done to perfection! Really love coming here to eat.
Mark M
We were so excited to try this place after some friends recommendations. But we we’re much disappointed. After waiting about 40 minutes our food finally arrived. Our rib eye steak was cold. The “fresh vegetables”were few pieces of overcook carrots. The steak was swimming in sauce which totally didn’t combine with the potatoes. Steak flavor was the only good thing. And the coconut shrimps appetizer. Service was OK. We keep asking for water refills. Sadly, probably we won’t comeback.
Irma GA
1736 First St, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Bruno's italian cuisine
4.3
(543)
Relaxed eatery with exposed brick & outdoor dining focusing on extensive menu of pastas & pizzas.
Reviews:
Wonderful spot to enjoy great food and great service while dining outside under shade trees and awnings. Sonoma salad was top notch. Server brings delicious cheesy bread. Excellent coffee. Outstanding service. Can be a bit noisy from passing motorcycles and classic cars.
Cynthia E
First and last time! I tried to find a reason to give them more than one star but I couldn’t! Costco peperoni pizza is 10 times better! Olive Garden pasta is better… drink wasn’t good! I’m sorry but never again!
Hristo Ivanov
Tried to order the sausage sandwich from the dinner menu and was told they quit serving that at 3pm... then take it off the dinner menu. Ordered the Veal and my friend ordered the fish of the day Salmon. We also ordered the garlic cheese bread and the calamari. It took forever and when it finally arrived, the Cheese bread was barely a meh and calamari was overcooked and chewy. Not a good start... Veal and Salmon came and although good, the veal was a small portion of two very small thin slices with green beans and potato. At $30 it was overpriced for what I got. The ladies Salmon was fresh and cooked nicely. Meal was fine but tried to order the apple torte when asked about desert and was told they were out. If everything one person ordered was a no, you can understand the frustration so three stars for total but service was slightly better at 4 stars.
Tim Fagundes
Service was excellent. Waiters were very professional and friendly. Beers on tap were great. Pastas were good. Veg pizza was average. Thick and heavy. Bread was great. They make any pasta or pizza kids size.
Sunil Sodah
The ambiance was amazing with to canal view, dimmed lights with candle lights. They have some wine and other drinks in the menu. Their homemade pesto was good. The bread was fine and soft, can be toasted to enhance the flavor with some butter I guess. The food for vegetarians was limited so the pasta I tried was just mediocre but adding some housemade pesto made it better. The lobster ravioli was just fine as well. The flavors could be better. We had a swap of waiters for a bit, but that was due to some music issue I guess. The other waiter kinda showed the bias by not apologizing about the inconvenience to us which was fine until he went ahead to others except us. Oh well. I would recommend for the ambiance but chef can improve the flavors a bit.
H VS
2133 First St, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Demitri's taverna
4.5
(633)
Contemporary Greek eatery dishes up classic fare & cocktails in a casual venue with patio seating.
Reviews:
Very good Mediterranean food. Service was excellent they will be patient with you if its your first time or are indecisive on what to order. We have been there a few times now and my family definitely recommends. Thanks and we'll see you soon. 7/7 Great visit, love the Pastitsio. They have great dishes and good drinks. The music outside tops off the chill atmosphere on the patio.
Shawn Moe
Loved everything about the place, the food, the service, the vibe. I recommend outdoor sitting. The servers will make sure they take good care of you. The only 1 thing which didn’t work for me was the vegan/vegetarian options were way too limited. After 1-2 visits, I will be repeating the dishes again. Hope they add some more options to their menu.
Akshaya Kumar Sharma
We had a pasta dish. It was called Chicken Mushroom Pesto very good, couldn't finish brought the rest home to Fallon Nevada. Also ordered dessert called Galactobureko. Took home also. Very good also. Our server was Lani, thank you 😊 ❤️
Jody Kale
It is a little pricey, but it was so worth it!! I had the seafood alfredo (South Carolina terms) (they call it something else fancy 😁), it was to die for!! My buddy had the Jubilee, i think, the darker of the two in the picture. He cleaned his plate!! Great food!!!
James Thomas
This is an amazing greek joint in Downtown Livermore. Nice outside seating with a lot of benches and tables. Love the food here. The lamb chops here are a must try, perfectly cooked and seasoned. We also tried the gyros and they were amazing too. Its my new favourite place for drinks and dinner.
Monalisa Kar
2235 First St, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Lanna thai restaurant
4.3
(511)
Thai curries, noodles & other traditional dishes, plus beer & wine, in a tranquil, modern setting.
Reviews:
Visited the Livermore outlets and stopped in for dinner on our way home. We had the tofu appetizer with the mango salad & vegetable fried rice as main entrees. Service and food was very good.
Daniel Lopez
We tried Tom yum soup with chicken, chicken satay and betong chicken fried rice from the house specials. Fried rice definitely didn't feel like it was house special. Chicken satay was good but the rest were okay. This restaurant felt a little expensive for the taste of food served. They charge 6$ for a tiny portion of peanut sauce or cucumber salad.
Harsha N
Easily some of the best Thai I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was fantastic!! And the food was even better!! We’ll definitely be back!
Jenelle Reimann
This place is completely ripped off. We ordered large coconut soup. I asked if it’s enough for two people. And they were like of course. It turns of hardly enough for one person. $20 for soup of which 90% is water & coconut milk. If you can just stay away from this place. Far better options in Dublin who offers good quality food at reasonable price.
Satish Nagpal
LITERALLY BEST PAD THAI I HAVE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE!!!! And yes you pay 20$ but the portion is extremely big, love it! Also the restaurant is very beautiful from the inside
Helena Xxxx
2270 Las Positas Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, USA
Rebel kitchen & libations
4.1
(92)
Reviews:
Went here for brunch last week for their "ultimate bloody mary" and it was so good. Its like a whole meal (slider, wing, shrimp, bacon, blue cheese olive) for only $15. The servers are super cool too, such a great vibe!! Will definitely be returning here in the future.
Dina Parks
What a team Gianni and Dina make! I hosted my husbands 40th bday party at Rebel this weekend( it was a private party for 3 hours) and it couldn't have gone better. I emailed them to inquire about their services and received an email back within a couple days. They were always available when I had questions and always found a way to make whatever I needed happen. Not only did I get to reserve the entire bar for a few hours they also let me come the same morning and decorate. Dina literally helped me for an hour hanging decorations! Cannot say ENOUGH GOOD THINGS! They made finger foods for my guest which were all delicious! Sliders, steak skewers, coconut shrimp, chicken tacos, and a beautiful fruit platter. If you are thinking of having a party, I HIGHLY recommend Rebel! All my friends had an amazing time and I couldn't thank them enough for such a successful event! Great service, reasonable prices, and awesome vibe it was a win win all around!
stormy wethern
Absolute WORST experience here. Age discrimination.... BEWARE! Went out for a fun Witches Night Out. My friend and sister and I got into the bar. We ordered a drink, and 2 minutes behind us was my mom, sister and 4 other people. They refused them entry because they claimed to be at "full capacity". My 80 year old mother....EIGHTY wanted to come in to tell us they couldn't come in and ARMANDO, the security guy at the door told her no. She watched 3 people walk out and asked again. He said "I don't care how many people walk out, I'm not letting you in!" So she tried to enter passed him to come tell me they were leaving. This is when Armando physically grabbed my 80 year old mother and dragged her outside to the street. This is elder abuse. I have heard that Rebel discrimated against middle aged to older women, but never knew it would ever be like this. We watched young girls get in while my 80 year old mother was dragged outside. Save your money and don't waste it on this place!
Cassie Canfield
There is karaoke on Tuesday nights and it is always a blast. They have a great staff. The food is very high quality and the prices are reasonable.
Lee Torres
The food was great, and happy hour pricing was good. Very friendly and helpful staff. It feels like a dive bar a lot more than a restaurant, but the food was above expectations for such a restaurant. Creative cocktails on the menu as well.
Daniel Gonzales
2369 First St, Livermore, CA 94550, USA