AMERICAN (Burgers|Breakfast|Salads)

BRODERICK Scratch-made, over-the-top burgers, fries, and wings. A fabulous fried chicken sandwich is doused in sriracha Bleu cheese sauce. Eat on the patio. broderickroadhouse.com

GEORGE'S GIANT HAMBURGER: A WC tradition, burgers are ground fresh, grilled to perfection, and best devoured a pile of fries. Place an order to go. georgesgianthamburger.com

LETTUCE: A salad emporium that loads farm-fresh produce into generously sized classics and creative new inventions. Order up, take one to go, or eat under an umbrella outside. lettuce1.net 

GOTT'S ROADSIDE

MOOYAH: It’s a franchise with personality. Take your kids to this colorful burger joint and let them build a burger and eat it with fries & a milkshake on the patio outside.  mooyah.com

STADIUM PUB:  A classic sports bar with good food: BLTs, hot dogs, burgers, and fish tacos, plus dozens of craft beers served outside. stadiumpub.com

SUNRISE BISTRO: Fresh, tasty food. We love the corned beef hash, latkes, and chicken salad on homemade bread.  Indoor/outdoor dining. sunrisebistrocatering.com

THE ORIGINAL HICK’RY PIT: A diner known for its big breakfasts, ribs, and homemade pies served all day on the patio with a heaping side of hospitality.  hickrypit.com

ASIAN 

DRAGON POND: Hunan and Mandarin delicacies. House specialties include Mango Chicken, Honey Walnut Prawns, Salt & Pepper Calamari. Carry-out only. dragonpond.com.

KACHA THAI BISTRO: Coconut-milk-roasted duck served in a half-pineapple. Satay, pad Thai, and larb available to go. kachathai.com

MIXED GRAIN: Authentic Korean comfort food. Try the bibimbap, a bowl of fluffy rice, colorful vegetables, and creamy egg. Nine condiments come with the meal, take it to go. mixedgrain.com

NAMA SUSHI: This casual sushi spot in a north WC strip mall keeps raw fish fanatics coming back for ocean-fresh rolls and Japanese cuisine. Delivery and pick up. 932-9540.

RAMEN HIROSHI: Flavorful bowls filled with Japanese noodles, pork belly, and soft-cooked egg. Plan to wait in line at this popular spot with only a few tables outside. ramenhiroshi.com

SASA: Upscale Japanese izakaya with decadently fresh fish. Melt-in-your-mouth sashimi is served with an array of sake on the newly expanded outdoor patio. sasawc.com

BURMA 2: Tasty tea leaf salad is a go-to for lunch—romaine tossed with yellow beans, peanuts, jalapenos, and tea leaves. Add chicken curry & coconut rice at dinner. burma2.com

YAN’S CHINA BISTRO: Bestsellers include potstickers, Singapore noodles, salt & pepper pork chops, and Mongolian beef. Order up to go. yanschinabistro.com 

KEVIN’S NOODLE HOUSE Bold flavored Pho (classic Vietnamese noodle soup) comes in three sizes and 18 variations to go. Spike it with sriracha sauce. kevinsnoodlehouse.com

CALIFORNIA 

MAIN STREET KITCHEN: Farm-fresh food. Standouts include fish & chips, chilaquiles, grass-fed burgers, and burrata toast served on a delightful downtown patio. mainstkitchen.com

THE PEASANT'S COURTYARD: An Alamo favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in a charming outdoor courtyard. Pancakes, ribs, burgers, and calamari. thepeasantscourtyard.com 

VA DE VI BISTRO: Sophisticated al fresco dining with a European vibe. Wine flights come accompanied by small plates-burgers, pasta, risotto, and seafood. vadevi.com

DELIS/CAFÉS 

CREPES OOH LA LA: Parisian pancakes made fresh to order, spread to delicate thinness, then filled with sweet and savory delights. If you can grab a spot, eat on the patio or take it to go.

THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP: Thinly sliced beef, gooey melted cheese, peppers & onions on a crispy-doughy roll come together in Philly's famous sandwich. cheesesteakshop.com

GENOVA:  Italian meats, fresh ravioli, pasta sauces, and deli sandwiches to go. Outdoor tables at north and south Walnut Creek locations. genovadeli.net

MORUCCI'S: Fans travel for miles to eat these tasty Italian sandwiches on toasted ciabatta rolls. We love the 6 3/4 and the California club. Off the beaten path with a big patio out front. 

MR. PICKLES: This little sandwich shop serves up flavor-packed sandwiches on fresh-baked rolls at great prices. Big enough to split, grab a few to go. mrpicklesinc.com

SWEETS/BAKERIES

CREAM: The winning combination of ice cream sandwiched between two warm cookies can't be beaten. Neither can its kid-friendly price, creamnation.com

LOTTIE'S CREAMERY: Artisinal scoops are packed with fresh ingredients at this upscale ice cream parlor, where everything, including the cones, is made in-house.  lottiescreamery

NOAH'S BAGELS: Fresh-baked bagels, schmears, sandwiches, and great tuna salad. Two Walnut Creek locations make it easy to take home. noahs.com.

SAN FRANCISCO CREAMERY: Serving up ice cream and toppings the old fashioned way. The takeout window is open for all of your cravings. sanfranciscocreameryco.com 

SWEET AFFAIR BAKERY: Sandwiches are legendary here, so are the morning buns, cream cheese croissants, and cookies. Order food to go or devour on the patio. asweetaffairbakery.com. 

ITALIAN | PASTA | PIZZA 

BENEVENUTI

MONTECATINI RISTORANTE: This award-winning Italian restaurant boasts an impressive wine list with excellent pasta and seafood. Carryout only Thurs-Sat. montecatiniristorante.com

MONTESACRO PINSERIA

SLICE HOUSE: Grab-n-go pizza devotees flock to pizza legend Tony Gemignani's East Bay outpost for creative combos and classics like The Grandma. slicehousewalnutcreek.com

ROCCO’S: A community hub for pizzas, pasta, and salads. The meaty Dominator and vegetarian Dante’s Inferno are local favorites and family-style lasagne meals to go. roccospizzeria.com.

SKIPOLINI’S:  Fans flock here for the family vibe and can't-miss pies. The Martinelli, white sauce topped with red peppers, cayenne chicken and fresh spinach, is a favorite. skipolinispizza.com

PINKY’S: A Walnut Creek tradition. Simple, affordable, and comfortable, the pizzeria has dished legendary pies and brews since it first opened in the 1960s. pinkyspizzawc.com

MEXICAN

BAR CAMINO: This Mexican restaurant boasts a beautiful creekside patio and creative dishes like tableside guacamole, creamy duck tacos, and mole short ribs. 

TACOS WALNUT CREEK: Creative twists on classic taco flavors like the El Pastor smothered in grilled onions & pineapple then rounded out with rice and beans. tacoswalnutcreek.com

CARIBBEAN| LATIN | PERUVIAN

Lita

Limon

HAVANA

TELEFERIC BARCELONA

MEDITERREANEAN 

De Afghanan 

Elia

BABALOU'S: Middle Eastern menu is seductive for vegetarians and carnivores alike—with aromatic meats and a tempting display of salads to carry out. babalous.com 

JACK’S: Souvlaki & spanakopita honor the owners' Greek heritage; an eclectic menu features pasta, steak, and calamari served on a big outdoor Pleasant Hill patio. jacksrestaurants.com

SILK ROAD: Good food served in a sunny patio setting. House favorites are kabobs, gyros, & falafel served with piping hot pita bread and decadent dipping sauce. silkroadwalnutcreek.com

SEAFOOD

CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL: Contemporary menu features a dozen species of fish and shellfish, including scallops, all sustainably sourced. Good food, great prices. cafishgrill.com

WALNUT CREEK YACHT CLUB: WCYC has been cultivating customers with its killer cocktails, oyster bar, & phenomenal fish for decades. Patio dining in walnutcreekyachtclub.com 

SOUTH AMERICAN

PARADA: Ceviche is a must-fresh fish marinated in lemon juice & chilies. Rotisserie chickens are also a big seller, along with mac n cheese & Korean-style ribs. paradakitchen.com.

TELEFERIC BARCELONA: This Spanish hot spot serves tasty pintxos, sangria, & fresh paella in a stunning downtown atmosphere. telefericbarcelona.com.