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Wence's Restaurant

Contra Costa Centre

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5 January 2020

I keep updating my reviews in the hopes that the restaurant will notice that the service is still not up to the level of the food. This last time we were there, we had a great server.  I don't know her name, but she was super attentive.  We were with another couple and spent a bit of time catching up and our server would check on whether we were ready to order, but was always pleasant when we asked for more time.We ordered appetizers and after five minutes of receiving them, she checked on us to see how they were and to get our food order.  We asked that the food not come until we were done with our apps.  She said no problem!  She would wait to put the order in.Sadly, a food runner brought our dinners out while we were still finishing up our apps and tried to deliver them even though there were multiple plates still on the table that needed to be picked up. This has been my complaint ever since we started to go to Wences after it opened.  We looked at the food runner, like where are you going to put those dinners?  So we quickly stacked our own plates and he said he'd be back to pick up the rest.  We had no time to savor the appetizers before our meals came, which was sad because we specifically asked for that not to happen.The food is still great, but it's almost a crime to spend that much money on a meal and not get great service to match. More...

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4 January 2020

We took our oldest son and his girlfriend for dinner on a Friday night. The crab cake appetizer was very good, the sauce and capers as well as the veggie slaw took it to another level. My husband had the salmon and said it was one of the best he’s had- cooked perfectly. Our son had the seafood pasta and liked the sauce so much he cleaned the bowl with bread to get every last drop. We had both the pumpkin cheesecake and the dulce de leche creme brûlée for dessert. Both had great flavor. It was rather noisy, but that’s to be expected for a busy Friday night. More...

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3 January 2020

We went here for a wedding anniversary. Awesome food (as always) and attentive service. Definitely recommend making reservations as it was really busy.

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27 December 2019

Been here a few times and food is excellent service is but slow at busy dinner time.  Make sure to have a reservation as they are packed all the timeLove the mussels and scallops

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27 December 2019

My husband and I came in for Happy Hour after reading all the great reviews online.  Our expectations were exceeded. Great food quality, value and service!  We ordered the scallops appetizer and the fish and chips 3 course meal.  All the food was prepared to perfection. Wence's is definitely one of the best restaurants we have been to in a long time. More...

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25 December 2019

Everyone should experience eating here at least once, the food is amazing, I very much enjoyed the oysters rockefeller, the drinks are good and I recommend finishing with a creme brulee, you will swear you died and went to heaven. Good size portions and friendly staff. I definitely want to go back. More...

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24 December 2019

Very nice restaurant. Good was good, service as well. The noise level is however too high for my taste

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22 December 2019

Great brunch selection, and good parking. The Eggs Benedict was delicious. Fast service.

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21 December 2019

Food, servers, staff, ambiance all top notch! It can get very loud inside when busy, so something to be mindful of. Probably not the place for intimate conversations. Thank you, Wences!

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21 December 2019

The Filet was awesome!!

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20 December 2019

I found this restaurant off yelp and I am so glad I did! We have our usual spots that we go to and love and haven't really expanded out of our comfort zones and tried new places but this place is seriously a must try! We ordered oysters, lobster tacos, crab cakes and the most amazing of all the scallops!!! Also a filet mignon which was really good as well. Cocktails there were pretty good as well. The only negative I have is service our waiter seemed like he was so go go go mid thru ordering he'd be halfway through the dining area and trying to catch what we're ordering still I understand your trying to make sure you accommodate all your tables but an extra 30 seconds doesn't hurt.... other then that I really loved this place! More...

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19 December 2019

Amazing food, absolutely delicious. Great service!

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18 December 2019

A friend and I enjoyed an excellent experience for lunch here. We were greeted by Edgar our server, and he led us to our 'private' booth (it's just in the corner by itself, that's all). .. Edgar's service timing and attentiveness was great. Not overbearing and not ignoring. We enjoyed the crab cakes for an appetizer, very good. They are pretty large with lots of crab meat.for our mains we had the lobster tacos and the jambalaya. Both very good as well, with ample portions of lobster, and the jambalaya had huge scampi and chicken in it. I don't want to just say it's a good value. Yes, the prices are surprisingly low for the amount and quality of food you are receiving. But, it's also the overall ambiance and the level of service that was impressive. More...

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16 December 2019

Amazingly good!!! Look forward to going back again.

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15 December 2019

Delicious lobster tacos at brunch!!

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11 December 2019

The environment was loud only because of all the holiday office parties / gatherings. Wences food, service and ambience is always amazing

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10 December 2019

Five us had a very enjoyable lunch at Wence's although it was very noisy with a party in the next room. Despite that, our food was good and our server was great.

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10 December 2019

A lot of variety on the menu. Reasonable prices and food was very good. Today was crowded with holiday events so fairly loud.

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8 December 2019

The Chicken Enchilada soup was the perfect compliment to the Chicken Sandwich what we shared. The shoestring fries were a tad undercooked.

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6 December 2019

It was not a big place but it has a food that you can adore with. The food was so good. They have a lot of food to choose and the service was fast. We really enjoy the food and we surely be back here again. More...

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4 December 2019

Always a good meal here. Lobster chowder is best ever!

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3 December 2019

Very good overall. Food was outstanding.

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29 November 2019

Best place in martinez/pleasant hill/concord. Well worth any wait. Lobster bisque, crab stack, truffle oil Mac and cheese all amazing. Steaks are great quality and cooked to perfection. Great lunches and dinners. More...

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26 November 2019

Amazing food and great service as always

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24 November 2019

We travel from Danville almost near Dublin on Tassajara road and have NEVER been disappointed with the HIGH quality food and service. The ONLY obstacle to dining more often their is the NOISE LEVEL. Our poor server said that it is VERY hard to hear people giving their order.I talked to OWNER and shared how she can remedy the noise. I truly hope she fixes it. They will have reservations booked 2 weeks out if the noise is diminished! More...

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24 November 2019

Enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was great and we had excellent service.

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18 November 2019

Nice ambiance with live Jazz music. Love the food .

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17 November 2019

Double date with our friends! Good food and drinks! A little pricey but worth it every once in a while.

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17 November 2019

I love their French onion soup! Its just as delicious as in best restaurants in Paris. Ceviche was fresh and flavorful. Great selection of wine. Outstanding service. A bit difficult to find parking on weekends but still worth it! More...

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16 November 2019

Food was delicious. My only complaint is that it took a little bit of time to get our food and our daughters started to lose their cool.

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11 November 2019

Went there for my cousins birthday. This is definitely a comfort seafood restaurant. The portions were great and everything was delicious. We enjoyed mai tais and they were delicious! Definitely will go back! More...

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10 November 2019

good food good service good variety

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9 November 2019

The best food! The selection on the menu, flavors of the food, presentation and service were exceptional!! A group of us ladies had a wonderful dinner out tonight. Will be a memorable night! Thank you to our server, Courtney, for her excellent service!! More...

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9 November 2019

The butternut squash soup was outstanding! It should be added to the permanent menu.

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7 November 2019

Delicious and wonderful as always

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6 November 2019

HH Monday: worth the gas money from the East Bay3 - 6 PM, we arrived at 5.1. $1 oysters. Yes. Fresh, juicy and small. Perfection. we had 47. So much for a cheap bill.2. Cabernet: $6 a glass. Had 2, started feeling fine.3. Soup of the day: Lobster bisque. One of the best I have had. Creamy and meaty. Mmm. 4. Ask for the bread if they forget, good sour dough! 5. Plenty of parking, maybe no one else knows anout this amazing HH. Maybe I shouldn't post this haha6. Service: Took them a little to take our order, but often came by to check in and see if we needed more things from the HH menu. Appreciated this very much. Until the next Monday More...

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3 November 2019

Great food, great seating.

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3 November 2019

It was my nieces birthday and we had a fantastic time!

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3 November 2019

Always an amazing meal At Wences

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2 November 2019

The food is delicious and the staff are very attentive. The only hard part is finding parking on a weekend.

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27 October 2019

We are regulars for dinner at Wence’s. We loved the food. The staff is pleasant. However, the service sometimes can be spotty at dinner and we experienced the same for breakfast. We ordered a side of toast and it never came. We asked for more coffee and it never came. Nonetheless, we were quite happy to find a new brunch spot with good food and good options on the menu. The egg white “Wence’s Omlette” was amazing. Will certainly return. More...

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23 October 2019

Yummy and fun

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22 October 2019

Our group of 6-10 ladies meets at Wence's once a month for a delicious lunch. The food is always outstanding and the menu offers so many wonderful choices. Additionally, the service is excellent. Thank you, Wence's! More...

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20 October 2019

Food and wait staff...  excellent!  Room is a bit noisy, poor acoustics.

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19 October 2019

Best breakfast! Big portions and yummy flavor. Waiters are attentive and nice. There's indoor and outdoor seating to your preference and the decor is clean and updated. They have a beautiful bar when you first walk in. I would definitely recommended coming here and having brunch with friends, family or your partner. Only thing the waiter didn't put the food in box, which I would think they'd do for the customers. I will be back to try dinner. That will be my next upcoming review. More...

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18 October 2019

One of the best restaurants in food I've been to In the City of Contra Costa County. Everything is made on premises so you may have to wait four the serving. So bring along lots of conversation and order your favorite drinks. It is a definite place to dine. So if you're in a hurry this may not be in your wheelhouse. Grew up down the street but reside in Los Angeles. Pleasant Hill has a gold mine in their backyard so take advantage of this awesome experience. Wonderful Lobster Benedict  and awesome  crab Louie's .  Get your dressings on the side . Handicap accessible. Check to see if they have music on weekends. Early parking is available. Great cocktail hour. Check it out! More...

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18 October 2019

Celebrating my sister’s birthday he was charming & terrific at his job. We started with the crab cakes—so tasty & a large portion. We then shared the silky king salmon lunch entree with garlicky mashed potatoes. We also had the Mai Tai’s —I had the traditional & she had the tequila one—both excellent! Easy to get to, free parking right out front—-we’ll be back! More...

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17 October 2019

The food, atmosphere and service is always on point at Wence's and we love going here for birthdays and other special occasions too. I've been meaning to try their weekend brunch but I hear it's lovely as well! More...

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16 October 2019

Incredible luncheon. The octopus and tuna was amazing and plating was equally beautiful. A+ service.

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15 October 2019

Everyone is always great!

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