DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA
can be found within Contra Costa County, and with just over forty thousand residents, it's one of the larger cities in the San Francisco area. As such, there are many attractions, restaurants, and bars that bring people into the area to enjoy themselves. Many come for the farmer's market every Saturday morning, or to see plays at The Village Theater. There are also several parks and museums in the area, including Mount Diablo State Park and the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. If you are coming into the 94506 and 94526 zip codes anytime soon, you will want to make a quick note of a few of the bars and restaurants on this page.
♦ Piatti Restaurant & Bar ♦
Piatti Restaurant & Bar has got to be our favorite Italian restaurant in Danville. We just adore the rustic exterior and the cozy ambiance that envelops you as soon as you walk through the door. Their pizzas are truly divine here, baked on stone hearths that really lend a crispness to the crust and a rich flavor to the dough. The filet mignon is fantastic, and you will love the calamari. If you're looking for a great place to spend those special anniversaries, Piatti gets our highest recommendation. It is located at 100 Sycamore Valley Road West. Be sure to visit when you're in the area!
♦ Bridges Restaurant ♦
Bridges Restaurant is an eclectic mix of American favorites, Californian tastes, and even some Asian specialties. It's one of the more upscale restaurants in the area, with very elegant decor and a wine list that is both extensive and well chosen. In the warmer months you will certainly want to make use of their outdoor seating area, and that's doubly true when they've got live music! This restaurant has been going strong for many, many years now, and we would not be surprised if they last a lifetime. We adore this place. You can find Bridges Restaurant on Church Street near the intersection with Hartz Avenue.
♦ The Peasant and the Pear ♦
The Peasant and the Pear is a Mediterranean restaurant that is both comfortable and charming. They rate very high reviews from everyone who dines there, and we have never had anything but a wonderful experience! It's quite upscale, and at the same time it's very family friendly, even having coloring books and crayons for the kids. The service is very good, extremely attentive and very friendly. We would most highly recommend the lamb shank, but you cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. The menu does change often, so we make sure to come in several times a year to try all the seasonal specialties. You can find The Peasant and the Pear on Hartz Avenue between Linda Mesa Avenue and Diablo Road.
♦ Amber Bistro ♦
Amber Bistro is a wonderful American restaurant that blends many international favorites into a very eclectic dining experience! There is an overarching Californian influence, and several delicious Asian dishes that also adorn the menu. We love coming in for business lunches, or simply for intimate gatherings with good friends. Their fresh salads, seafoods, and steaks, are probably our favorite things to get here, but everything is fantastic. We loved the crab melt and the pumpkin curry soupo! Great calamari too. You can find Amber Bistro on Hartz Avenue between School Street and Church Street.