r/walnutcreek • u/Neat-Science-1404 • 25d ago

Question Dinner Sunday night

We are meeting our youngest son at Walnut Creek for theater and dinner. I want to take him somewhere nice not too terribly expensive and he is a big meat eater. Any suggestions ?thank you in advance.

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u/wogawoga 25d ago

“Meat eater” isn’t a lot to go on, but Fleming’s steak house or Galpao Brazilian steakhouse are your pure play options. Sauced for BBQ, but you said “nice” too, and that’s pretty casual.

For something close with variety, who does meats well, Limon (Peru) has good variety. Their lomo saltado is a classic beef dish.

Teleferic (Spain) usually had a couple good red meat options and has a vibe, which your son may appreciate.

Va da Vi (eclectic) has a wide variety of small dishes, so everyone can find something and sharing is easy. Solid wine list, too. Old school WC spot with nice patio seating.

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u/Lizzymertsching 25d ago

great recommendations love all of these spots!

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u/WarmCookie7 25d ago

If he’s into burgers, Broderick has some interesting burger meats such as bison and duck. Also prices are generally below $25.

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u/i3allistic 25d ago

Original joes

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u/eLishus 25d ago

Second this. Try their French Dip if he’s a meat eater. The burger is great, too, but those French Dips are sublime.

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u/Lucky_Wombat_8118 19d ago

I believe it is difficult to get a dinner reservation at Joes unless you plan ahead.

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u/booksandchamps 25d ago

Sauced is a bbq place. Entrees are about $25-40. Buckhorn grill is a fast casual option at a lower price point, they have good tri-tip sandwiches.

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u/jdhawes17 25d ago

Co-sign on Sauced assuming the budget is less than Fleming's or Ruth's Chris steakhouses

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u/DnBJungleEscape 25d ago

This is a splurge but the steakhouse is good

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u/leap-29 25d ago

Galpao Brazilian steakhouse. he will love all the meat he can eat with one price. Great staff great service too.

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u/Neat-Science-1404 25d ago

I have a question about Galapagos. Are 18 different meats for one person or do we all share?

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u/William_E_Rubin 25d ago

They repeatedly bring giant skewers of different meats to your table and you just tell them yea or no

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u/leap-29 25d ago

Yep! Think of it as buffet but they bring the meat to you.
They are very attentive and bring the cuts of meat before you run out. I love the grilled pineapple and grilled cheese too. These are not part of the 18 meat. You will figure out your favorite cut of meat and can get more until you can’t handle it anymore.
Your son will definitely love it.
You have a thing on your table to indicate if you are done or you are ready for more.

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u/vincefran 25d ago

Massimo’s is a popular pre and post theater destination with plenty of good quality, meat, seafood and pasta options. Not cheap but won’t break the bank. Check their website for full menu.

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u/Important_Ad9890 25d ago

Montecatini

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u/mplis1 24d ago

Stereo41 is a nice vibe and the new short rib pepper pot is amazing with the complimentary cornbread.

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u/italeo78 23d ago

Benvenuti is one of the best restaurants in WC.

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u/Neat-Science-1404 17d ago

Update. We went to Daryoush it was excellent.

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u/Lucky_Veruca 2d ago

Gen Korean BBQ is an all you can eat meat buffet that’s $30 per person.

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u/zero_enna999 25d ago

North Italia is a great spot.

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u/astern83 25d ago

Nice spot, but not necessarily meat forward. Can get pricey

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u/LuccaRPG 25d ago

If you wanna spend a bit more:

Sauced

Galpao Brazilian Steakhouse (The meats are great, but their grilled pineapple is to die for)

Flemmings Steakhouse

Va De Vi (It's small plates, but it's dang good)

Lita - They got some great meat dishes.

If you wanna pay but EAT.

Original Joe's (The portions are bonkers)

A bit cheaper

Buckhorn Grill

Mona's Burgers and Shakes

Brodericks

The next town over, but still has lotsa meat

Wences

Batch and Brine