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Shelby's, Orinda, CA

Shelby's

4.7
4.7
163 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary European

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2 people
20:30
Booked 8 times today
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Californian, German
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 254-9687
  • Website
    http://www.shelbyseatbetter.com/index.html
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Arno Kober
  • Catering
    We cater all types of events
  • Location
    2 Theatre Sq, Suite 152, Orinda, CA 94563
  • Area
    Orinda
  • Cross Street
    Brookwood Road
  • Parking details
    Theres a parking garage where customers can park up to 3 hours with a validation from the Restaurant.The parking garage is free on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Public transit
    Orinda BART station
  • Entertainment
    No entertainment at the restaurant. We have the local movie theater that is located in the front of the square (the plaza.)
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelby's is a delightful neighborhood gem offering a diverse menu and pleasing ambiance, both indoors and out. Guests praise the "great service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the warm peach salad and seasonal specials. Located conveniently for locals, Shelby's ensures a "great experience" with its impressive culinary offerings.

163 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and the owner was very attentive and helpful. Food was really good

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  2. Norma

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a great experiece to dine at Shelsbys. Great food, great ambienye. NF

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  3. Tina

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal in a beautiful restaurant with great service.

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  4. Carol

    VIP

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Healthy delicious food and great service. Chinese chicken salad and zoodles are the best.

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  5. Olga

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group meets every 3 or so months and always at Shelby’s. Food is great. I love their Caesar salad.

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  6. Allen

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arno's cooking is always outstanding. In this case, our Dutch guests were highly impressed.

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  7. Norma

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience eating at Shelbys was great -- all of it: food, service, and atmosphere. NF

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  8. tina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shelby is sitting in a great location with both inside and outside seating, and the ambiance was very nice. The food was delicious and seasonal specials was creative. Service was excellent. We very much enjoyed our experience and will definitely go there again. 

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  9. DarrenM

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful surprise. Service was great, food was yummy, oh my the brussels sprouts were amazing, also free parking! I'll be back.

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  10. RobynR

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Shelby's food is delicious and the service is good. We has an artichoke appetizer, pasta with prawns and Andouille sausage and a sauteed lettuce salad with grilled salmon. We drank refreshing lemonade flavored with peach and strawberry syrup. I would definitely go again if Shelby's were not a long drive from my home in Albany.

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FAQs

Shelby's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 254-9687.

Shelby's is rated 4.7 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shelby's

2 Theatre Sq, Suite 152, Orinda, CA 94563

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Brookwood Road
  • Area
    Orinda
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Californian, German
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Theres a parking garage where customers can park up to 3 hours with a validation from the Restaurant.The parking garage is free on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Public transit
    Orinda BART station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arno Kober
  • Entertainment
    No entertainment at the restaurant. We have the local movie theater that is located in the front of the square (the plaza.)
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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