Food Awards Nine to Note

 

Nine to Note:
 

These restaurants got your vote as top spots to dine, and our judges found lots to love. But after the scores were tallied, these restaurants fell a tad short—some by just a few points. Check out their scores to see just how tight the competition was this year.

Incontro Ristorante
2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, (925) 820-6969
www.incontrosanramon.com
Food: 24 + Ambience: 19 + Service: 25 = 68

The Peasant & the Pear
267 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 820-6611
www.thepeasantandthepear.com
Food: 22 + Ambience: 23 + Service: 23 = 68

Esin Restaurant & Bar
850 Camino Ramon, Danville, (925) 314-0974
www.esinrestaurant.com
Food: 22 + Ambience: 22 + Service: 23 = 67

Left Bank
60 Crescent Dr., Pleasant Hill, (925) 288-1222
www.leftbank.com
Food: 20 + Ambience: 24 + Service: 23 = 67

Metro Lafayette
3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 284-4422
www.metrolafayette.com
Food: 23 + Ambience: 22 + Service: 21 = 66

Bridges Restaurant & Bar
44 Church St., Danville, (925) 820-7200
www.bridgesdanville.com
Food: 19 + Ambience: 26 + Service: 20 = 65

Flora
1900 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, (510) 286-0100
Food: 21 + Ambience: 22 + Service: 21 = 64

Movida Restaurant
2417 First St., Livermore, (925) 373-1002
Food: 21 + Ambience: 22 + Service: 20 = 63

1515 Restaurant and Lounge
1515 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-1515
www.1515wc.com
Food: 18 + Ambience: 21 + Service: 21 = 60