From Walnut Creek to Crockett, Contra Costa County has a host of restaurants that stand up to the best in the rest of the Bay Area. Favorites like Postino in Lafayette (pictured) offer East Bay dwellers great cuisine without the long trip to the City.

Restaurants	Cuisine	Location
301 Bistro	Eclectic/Fusion, Californian	$25-$50
Agave Grill and Cantina	Mexican	$15-$25
Amarin Thai	Thai	$0-$15
Blackhawke Grill	Californian	$25-$50
Bo's Barbecue and Catering	Barbecue	$0-$15
Bridges	Californian	$25-$50
Cafe Esin	American	$15-$25
Casa Orinda	American	$25-$50
Dragon 2000	Chinese	$15-$25
La Maison	French	$25-$50
Phuping Thai	Thai	$15-$25
Postino	Cal-Italian	$25-$50
Prego Ristorante	Italian	$25-$50
Prima	Italian	$25-$50