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California, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Castro Valley
Find out what American restaurants to try in Castro Valley. Castro Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alameda County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, it is the fifth most populous unincorporated area in California and the twenty-third most populous in the United States. The population was 61,388 at the 2010 census.
Things to do in Castro Valley
10. El Rancho Steak House
Overall Ratings
3 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Sunshine M
The restaurant has a side entrance with windows in front cluttered with announcements of special deals. Not much natural lighting. It has booths as well as tables. The food is pretty good and they give you enough to share. It is a family kind of place that old timers seem to like!
9. JP's Family Restaurant and Sports Bar
Restaurant, Full Bar, Sports Lounge & Banquet. Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Kids friendly sports lounge. Serving Steaks, Seafood, burgers, Pizza, Wings, Pasta, Salad and Happy Hours.
Reviewed By Tom F
Five adults ate here on October 5, 2017. I had their breakfast burrito. It was a very large portion and was very tasty. My wife had the meatball parm sandwich, which she raved about. I don't recall what the other members of our group had, but they're locals who eat here regularly.Jessica was our server. She was very friendly and played some trivia with us.This was a very enjoyable experience. When we travel back to this area, we'll definitely go back to JP's.
8. Southern Comfort Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By FD B
Have eaten there several times since they opened a few months ago, and always pleased with their food. Off-street parking is limited, street parking okay. Ambience is noisy, which I normally avoid, but their food is good enough to bring me back, especially around 8pm on weeknight evenings.It's taqueria-style; order at the register (along with numerous takeout customers), they'll call your number for you to pick up at the far end of the kitchen.
7. Harry's Hofbrau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Wessenk
My husband and I eat here quite often. Harry's is a great hofbrau and has lots of options. Soup, sandwiches, salads, hot entrees, lots of side dishes, many daily specials, senior/kids meal, desserts. Full bar and bar seating/tables with several tv's. Great space if you have a large family or eating with several friends. Something for everyone!
6. The Cannery Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By DianahR_12
At first we weren't sure how to sit/order. You stand in line, cafeteria like, and place your order. It tends to get really busy so you have to stand around and almost hover near tables to get a seat. Food was great though and coffee was amazing. They also have wine, beer and champagne. Last time we went the had a Monte cristo special. It was amazing so if they have It, order it!
5. Norman's Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By DianahR_12
Some friends and I had breakfast here today and we were pretty disappointed. The staff moves very slowly and it took a while for food to come out. The food is mediocre at best. Their chicken parmesan sandwich, which was recommended by the waitress, was greasy and gross. The waffle was pretty soggy and the rest of the food was just okay. I prefer one of the many other breakfast spots in Castro Valley or Hayward.
4. Denica's Real Food Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By janelC3005FK
Denica's was recommended by friends at church - said try the cookie samples for sure. This was my first time and I needed a place to have breakfast and visit with friend from Japan. I checked out the website..very nice and even enrolled in the Reward program. We met at 8am so no problem with space. Katrina was so pleasant..answered all our questions and was totally gracious and professional. My friend has huevos rancheros and I had the beniko burrito. It was good...only feedback...while I did get salsa..I think it was a bit dry inside. For me..perhaps a softer egg scramble would have helped.We felt very comfortable enjoying our visit...at that hour restaurant was not busy..appreciated the entire staff. On our way out, we got cinnamon rolls and choc. chip oatmeal cookies to go..Nice young man waited on us. Of course, trying your samples helped me decide I needed cookies for the grandkids...haha. I plan to try Denica's again with my family.
3. Buffalo Bills
Overall Ratings
4 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Weglarz
As far as Hayward goes, this place is a great option. Convenient downtown location. Food and beer were okay and not too pricey. Half sandwich and soup at lunch for $15. Pretty standard brew pub fare. Lots of space for larger parties and outdoor seating for those hot summer days.
2. Doug's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Bryana M
Very packed so you were sitting close to the other tables but I don't mind it. They get you your meal in minutes, walked in with a hangover, walked out with a happy tummy.
1. Val's Burgers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By sutrotower
How did I not know about this place growing up in the city next to Hayward! My mom said she used to have my dad go get Val Hamburgers when she was pregnant with me. Cravings! Well, I have grown children now, and this is the first i had heard of this place from her! She wanted to take my grown son here as he likes hamburgers. All I can say is they were absolutely awesome hamburgers! i got the mama burger and it was plenty big. The papa was 2 BIG patties and it was very large I split a strawberry shake with my son and I don't even like strawberry shakes.... I'm a vanilla person.... but this strawberry shake was very good! Fries are the big steak fries and they were good too, but I do enjoy skinnier fries better, but the fries were still good. Impressive place, loved the history and all the employees we came in contact with were so nice. When I find myself in the bay area again, I'd definitely come back! In fact, looking forward to that.
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