50 Best American Restaurants near Clayton

“Great tasting food, cozy and charming location plus friendly and attentive service. It’s what makes a restaurant stand out from all the others. Nicki, the owner, goes above and beyond in making sure her guests are comfortable and satisfied. We’ve had brunch as well as Thai meals. Everything was super delicious! Parking is better than downtown Walnut Creek, Concord or Martinez which is another plus. Keep Skylar Bistro in mind for Art and Wine plus Concerts in the Grove later on.Parking: During festivals and concerts, nearby parking may be hard to find - nothing new there. That’s no reflection on the restaurant. Other times, there’s parking out front or across the street plus the Post Office.“

“I love everything about this place. The food was great, our server was very nice. It is a bit noisy inside. That is my only complaint.Wheelchair accessibility: Placard parking is in the back of the building. And there are only 2 spaces. Not the best.“

“We had a good meal here. The risotto was fabulous. I had soup and a side of shrimp that was good too. I do wish they had more salads to pick from. I have only eaten lunch here before and I do love their shrimp and grits. Drinks could be bigger. We went a little before the rush and it was still really loud. Not easy on the ears. It's very indicative of Danville Ca. A bit posh but not too much.“

“The food here is amazing! We came here for my birthday dinner. We all got great dishes: my pork chop was tender and juicy, the crab cakes were excellent as was the flaky filo Mary's chicken. The desserts were good, not as great as the main courses in my opinion but my friends liked them. We got the bread pudding and the black bottom white chocolate banana cream tart.“

“Instant favorite! Outstanding hole-in-the-wall establishment. Got 3 Uni as part of the generous sashimi lunch special. Fantastic fish protein quality, strongly competitive prices, lovely family-owned environment. Will go here again as soon as I'm nearby.“

“I recommend the Urban plates restaurant for everyone who wants to get a delicious food with an excellent service in a perfect atmosphere.They have nice people working there.Adriana is always the best, she has a very nice costumer service and she is a hard worker, adding Ana, Kaitlin and Jeared too.Thank you for your service“

“I had best experience on my birthday today I came with my I ID to get free meal but one of staff member who greeted me help me get enroll in Rewards so I will be able to get my meal . Very nice of her . My meal was great and place was very pleasant and friendly . Thank you for making my day even better by singing and giving me wish card . Love it ??“

“Ok so first, the food was absolutely DELICIOUS, AMAZING, TERRIFIC, and so much more. Second, once you have ordered your food it will come in 15 or less minutes! Third, once you come into the restaurant, (you may have to wait in a line) the hostess will ask you for your name and phone number, if you want to be seated outside or inside, and how long the wait time is (about 20 minutes). Lastly, you should definitely consider coming to Jack's if you're feeling hungry! (They serve breakfast until 2:00pm and lunch all day.) PS you HAVE to try the Mac and cheese!Vegetarian options: You could get the omelet (which is very good) if you are looking for something that is for vegetarians.Kid-friendliness: The hostess would ask you if you want a kid(s) menus. Plenty of options on the kids menu.“

“This was my first time to this restaurant, but I was not disappointed. I have significant food allergies, but I was able to make slight adjustments without any problem, and without any annoyance by our waitress. I had the beet salad and the deviled eggs, and both were delicious. I thought the pricing was fair and a good value for what was served. My salad proportion wise was very large. I would definitely go back if I am in the area.“

“Everything I've ordered here (dine-in and takeout) salads, breakfasts plates, sandwiches etc have been cooked to perfection, super fresh and tasty ingredients, and abundant portions to enjoy the yumminess again for lunch or dinner. Elevated and palate pleasing menu offerings, like the lemon ricotta pancakes and the tahini lentil salad with added grilled chicken! Some of the dishes come with many different sides (like oatmeal, toppings, bread, fruit) making it a complete family meal. Highly recommend!Kid-friendliness: They are super nice and patient with my toddler, and always throw in an extra little side or crayons etc when he engages with them <3. It's very sweet AND keeps him requesting for us to go there lol“

“The restaurant is tucked just off the main downtown area. Relaxed open dining environment. Service was quick and attentive. I had the burger with side salad and crème brûlée for desert. Burger was cooked to order and the salad was a nice spring salad with candied pecans, feta cheese, and a simple vinaigrette. The crème brûlée was tasty but a little less crisp on top than would have been ideal. Overall a good place to grab a bite of comfort food.“

“This is a great find. The food is good, the servers are friendly and the service is quick. I just think the design is wrong. They have a lot of large booths that probably seat 8 people. It makes me very uncomfortable to take one of those tables when I'm out for breakfast by myself.“

“Amazing service and amazing food. Best grilled cheese I ever had in my life. Must add bacon and caramelized onions wow! Strawberry milkshake is the way to go! It’s the best out of all the milkshakes(: Garlic cheese fries are super strong but oh so good! Been here multiple times and never been let down! Always eat in because take out has smaller portions. Eating in has reasonable portions I usually can’t finish my meal in one go! I only ever finish the fries first haha! For two people it was $70 with tip. For a family of four with tip it’s around $100 to $110. But it’s definitely worth it!“

“GN cafe is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. We love to come here for lunch and breakfast a few times a month. Generous portions. Excellent Reuben sandwiches, burgers, pancakes, and omelets. Always friendly and attentive service.“

“We had a great night on our dinner date. I highly recommend this spot if you are in the mood for Peruvian food. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She brought out two samples of wine for me to try and waited until I made my decision. I appreciated this. I would recommend if it’s your first time, the Empanada Sampler of all 4. I would have naturally leaned towards the Cheese with Avocado sauce or the Vegetarian but to my surprise loved the Beef with Rocoto Aioli best. For dinner I had the Organic Quinoa Chopped Salad with chicken. It has romaine, radish, green beans, tomatoes, onions, corn, cilantro, avocado, lime vinaigrette and I loved it! I will be back just for this salad. The flavors were light and the chicken was perfect. It didn’t feel like too much which left room for dessert. My partner had the Shredded Chicken Stew, with slow cooked chicken breast simmered in a mild yellow pepper sauce, with hard boiled egg, Peruvian olive, walnuts and parmesan cheese, served with rice. He liked it and felt it was an authentic dish but would probably try something different next time. Dessert, the bread pudding was wonderful. Pineapple and coconut served with bourbon caramel sauce and whipped cream. If you enjoy these flavors I would recommend this! We will definitely be back!“

“I’m not a fan of fried chicken because most places overcooked their chicken and make it so dry, but this place has the most moist chicken ever. I had tender, and the tender was nicely moist, the batter is quite thick on the tender. My bf had chicken thigh part and it was great. My bf ordered the hot one, it’s very spicy but he could eat spicy fine. He said that “hot” level is enjoyable for him. I chose the mild one and I enjoyed it. The server was nice and attentive. He gave us the “hot” level sample to try on to make sure we could handle it before order.“

“Food is really good but what we really appreciated was the service we received from Austin. We had a long day and his bright and fun energy was a pleasant surprise and uplifted us. Being as busy as it was the food came out really quick. We will definitely be back and hopefully more locations like this coming soon.“

“I loved their unique list of craft cocktails. They had a long list of hamburgers and sandwiches. The Reuben did not disappoint!!! I was pleasantly surprised by their side salad, which was big enough to be it's own meal. The portion sizes were very generous. We left the restaurant with a few take home boxes and very happy with this dining experience. Great and friendly customer service with a nice country vibe! I would definitely go back!“

“I was welcomed immediately as I walked in. Greeted right away by the kind staff. The food was cooked to perfection. I have now gone to Downtown cafe 5 times and loved every single visit. Oldies were playing on my very first visit and I loved that.“

“This little joint, honestly reminds me of SoCal in the summer just wanting a charbroil burger. If you constantly go down to Anaheim or Santa Ana area, you know what I mean when I say this. There's not that many places like this in Northern California because everyone's at the main burger corporation spots. The service here was spot on and they were super patient with us on what we wanted, only because it was our first time there. I got the mushroom burger with all the basic toppings on it and I will say, that they cooked this burger exactly how I would eat it, if I were to make it at home. You do have to order the fries and onion rings on the side, but they do offer specials that come with fries or onion rings, but I wanted to actually try one of the burgers on the menu and it did not disappoint at all. I honestly murdered my burger within seconds once I took a bite - LOL. Yes call me hungry! Fries were cooked perfectly and the onion rings come with ranch. No need to ask, because they already have it with it - LOL. Those that love eating ranch with everything knows what I mean. Service is a 10, food is a 10 and the vibe is a 10! Will be making another round here no doubt.“

“My co-grandma bestie and I lunched at Yard House, had a wonderful server (Stephanie?)We ordered Brussels sprouts and chicken tenders to split halvsies.Delicious!!The computer at the table was for Stephanie to place the order, and she explained how to use it to pay when we were ready•We got the tab to split the check and each paid ours.“

“First off let me just this place is amazing! The staff is absolutely wonderful and just puts you in such a great mood! Jason the owner is a straight up a down to earth guy and you can really tell he loves what he does! The food cannot get any better! I wake up CRAVING this place! Such great generous portions with great prices! The vibe is immaculate here. The music is always making you dance in your booth and the servers are always a great company, they are so funny and just so caring! Mimosas: hit up your girl Katie for her secret menu! This girl can whip up almost anything you can think of when it comes to the mimosas! Overall this place will be my new favorite breakfast spot and I will be here for as long as I can!“

“We were absolutely thrilled to find this restaurant and give it a try. The customer service was outstanding and the food was delicious. They had many choices which included both small and big portions at great prices. The whole place was clean and the people were really nice. We will definitely come back again to try more tasty things! We had Birria Quesadilla, Birria Tacos, and Fried Chicken Fries. We loved the food and were stuffed! We left feeling happy and had a big smile on our faces. Only regret eating the food faster than we could take a picture of it!Vegetarian options: They have vegetables and good make things without using meat.Dietary restrictions: They are able to give thorough explanations about the food and all ingredients used. Tell them about specific allergens and dietary restrictions. They are very accommodating.Parking: Plenty of free parking in the parking lot directly in front of this business.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome at this business and I saw a lot of families eating together.Wheelchair accessibility: This place is wheel chair accessible and so is the bathroom.“

“This is one of our go-to spots. Some of the best seafood around. Even beating out well-known SF restaurants. The Dungeness crab grilled cheese for lunch hit the spot. The clam chower has a nice creamy and rich flavor with some bacon thrown in. Call ahead to grab a fresh Dungeness crab or lobster.“

“Both of us had breakfast. As one would probably expect, the very best part of the meal was the bacon. It was delicious. My wife had apricot pie and really enjoyed it also.Parking: Free parking lots in front and back plus paid street parking.“

“Bomb salads and their pasta is also delishVegetarian options: All their salads are able to be made vegetarian and the vegan Sammie is sooooo good!Parking: Not a ton of parking but lots close byKid-friendliness: My kids all ask to go here. Never any complaints from them.“

“This being my third time here it was really a great atmosphere, the breakfast was delicious. The restaurant is an excellent place to go for anytime of the day .A very enjoyable outdoor seating excellent service and even got the pleasure of having Chef Gerber greet our table to make sure all of our plates where on point.Great experience overall!!!!!“

“I had such a pleasant dining experience on Sunday. The host/cashier Patience was friendly and lovely. Our server Ilona was attentive and very kind. My omelette (with all of its substitutions) was DE LISH. I loved sitting outside on their good-sized porch.“

“Same location where it was called Pizza Antica before. The location in Google maps is incorrect and actual location is across the side street from the parking lot.Good food, very good and friendly service. Try the mushroom pizza, salmon, or chicken dish. They also have $7 sangria specials starting on Thursdays every week.The ambience is friendly and the decor is minimalist. The portions are big. You can see the impact of inflation in the prices.If you pay using the QR code (sends you to Toast) it includes tax for calculating tip percentages, which is not great. Hopefully they fix it.Vegetarian options: They will customizeKid-friendliness: Small selection of usual kids items“

“One of my favorite breakfast places in all of Northern California. The owners are super nice and the food is terrific. Locals love the place and it is so small millions of people have driven by without realizing this place is a diamond in the rough. Everything on the menu is fantastic!“

“Great hot wings and burgers. Obviously the ice cream was awesome. What was a pleasant surprise was the service (5 stars). The server, food runner and everyone working seemed to be fairly young. Everyone was attentive and on top of their game and the food came out fast and efficient. Glasses were always full without asking. It's rare to have received this level of service from such young people. Great job.“

“Clayton Bar and Grill is our new local favorite. The food and drinks never disappoint. The eggplant sandwich is delicious, as well as the pesto chicken sandwich, all the burgers, the cheese curds, chicken wings, and the salads. The service is prompt and friendly, yet not overbearing. The restaurant is comfortable and quaint.“

“Stopped by Sylvia's randomly while charging my car. The decor was like walking into my grandma's house when I was a kid and I immediately knew whatever I ordered was gonna be delicious, and the wait staff was going to be friendly and attentive. I ordered chicken enchiladas and all I can say is it was perfect. I will now be be making my way to Sylvia's from San Francisco as often as possible“

“Best all around restaurant in the area. Our store is close and we eat here all the time. Don't underestimate the food because you assume it's a bar atmosphere that wants to serve cheaper items to passify patrons. The food such as the seared ahi, chicken pot pie, the chicken meal, the shrimp and grits and multiple kids items are really well put together and that is what honestly would surprise most people about Norm's. The sliding door opens up for events next door and there is always sports on. The staff and the owner alike make you feel comfortable and at home. The best part is they always keep up with us as customers and they remember what we eat. It's the little stuff that makes norm's special.“

“Great selection of beers and wine. I've been back 2 times(many times now) and have had a great time each visit. Nice place to watch sports. The bartenders are all nice, friendly and attentive.I still need to explore the food menu. To be continued...Part 2: the food is amazing for bar food and the menu has many different types to choose from; Burgers, wings, lumpia, wraps, and much more. They offer many different dipping sauces. And some are uniquely made in house.They also offer free wi fi ???Update to review: The food has gotten even better! You will find a full menu with about 50 items and specials every night to keep things new. Every thing I've ordered has been almost gourmet level and delicious. The ownership is doing a superb job on the menu and food preparation.“

“Super fresh, delicious burgers, friendly every time I go in to pick up for lunch during work, always attentive to instructions like no mayo, always super clean inside!Parking: Located beside 7-11 & a laundromat, the parking lot can get crowded & full really fast but there are always people coming & going“

“Delicious food, deceptive pricing.California burger and garlic fries were the best choice??Thumbs up:- Super-tasty! Garlic fries are truly garlicky through and through!- Lots of options for food and drinkThumbs down:- The price for a meal is quite high, with a burger costing over $15“

“Very good place to eat, very tasty food and full of flavor. Amazing Owners and very courteous staff. Been coming here for about 7 years now on and off, and what else can i say? except, come try the food. Thank you for making very delicious food.RespectfullyDenis Ramirez“

“Very attentive and friendly and helpful, my first time and I loved it, the burgers are a delight, order it to your liking ? and the potatoes ? you can order them to your liking and the coffee ☕️ delicious ? and the place is beautiful ? and it is not High price, worth going, the place is very beautiful ? everything in the style of the town.First God if I come back.Parking: There is parking on the street and it is not difficult, it is fast and it is not dangerous.Wheelchair accessibility: It has its own entrance and without risks with enough space and comfortable to get into wheelchairs ?‍ , good order“

“Friendly, attentive service. Perfect fish and chips, (crunchy batter, soft, moist fish, un-soggy fries), paired great with a double IPA. Cobb salad was loaded, and very fresh. Iron Horse Trail proximity gives biking and walking options, but there's plenty of off-street car parking.“

“The food was outstanding and so was the woman who was working that day. It was our first time there and definitely not our last. Also there is a great courtyard with tables for outdoor eating. Next time we will bring our yellow lab with us.“

“We stopped because we saw they offered outdoor seating and that worked for the small dog with us. We were seated quickly and the friendly server brought us water for the dog while we chose our food. Everything tasted great and we were well taken care of.“

“Nice for the price. A good place to take a date on a moderate budget somewhere with a classy atmosphere and delicious, lovely dishes. Mostly seafood, but they did have a few non-seafood dishes. My only complaint was that my ice tea came pre-sweetened, but as I understand, that was a back-up powdered mix. They did replace it with an alternate unsweetened drink when I requested it.“

“The atmosphere of this place might leave someone to under assume the quality of the food, but don't be fooled. The food here is delicious. My sister and I love golfing here for a lot of reasons and one of those reasons is the food we can grab before or after the meal. Burgers are good. Every salad I have had is great. My sister and I split the tacos with chips, salsa and guacamole a lot. The drinks are always tasty and hit the spot. I've come here once to watch football on a Sunday and it's packed but a lot of fun. There are a lot of tv's and tables to watch from. The people who work here are all very nice and helpful.“

“We had a very enjoyable experience here! My friend and I split a money burger and fried chicken sandwich so we could each try them both. They were both so tasty! We did order the burger medium and it came medium well, no biggie for us. It was still tasty, loaded with flavor. The fried chicken sandwich was also good, crispy and not dry, yummy sauce. Truffle fries were fire as well. Crispy edges, soft middle, great taste. Our waiter was super friendly and a joy to talk to. The ambiance inside is a little loud but lively, it's clean, and there are tv's with games showing. Outside looked nice too, there are heaters. Prices are fair, and great location. Would recommend!“

“Fun sports bar. Wide range of beers and liquor. Multiple pool tables, shuffle board, darts, hoops and corn hole. A good range of typical bar food: wings, burgers, salads etc. There's usually free tables. The car park is small and fills up early but there is plenty of free on street parking nearby.“

“Check out Vinnies resident DJ on Instagram @dj_bobbyrawThis bar is a dope spot in downtown Concord to kick it at! They serve good food and have ? drinks!! Lots of dancing space, ? tables, and great staff!See video from St Patrick's Day ? attached!“

“This is one of my husband and mine's favorite breakfast restaurants. It is cozy, the staff is friendly and treat you like family, and the food is absolutely wonderful. The portion sizes are huge, and it's always tasty. Better than homemade. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“The Little Pear is a good place to get healthy food. It still has the feel of The Counter (its predecessor at that location) but with some upgraded signage.There are quite a few vegetarian options and there are pears added to unlikely dishes (pears on a flatbread pizza?), but we tried them and they are good. The pear cobbler dessert was delicious.“

“We don't ever remember to take pictures, but recently the food has been tasting a little different compared to before. We love going to Bens. Local. Fast service. Big portions, but it's the recent pick ups that has been tasting off.“