01
Best harbor breakfast
Big Daddy Ross's Cafe
Mcavoy Harbor Waterfront • Laid-Back Harbor Café • Waterfront Favorite
Hidden at the McAvoy Harbor docks, this no-frills café turns out generous, cooked-to-order breakfasts and lunches with a close-up Delta view.
Tucked at the end of McAvoy Road by the boat harbor, Big Daddy Ross's feels like a locals-only find, but visitors are warmly welcomed. Expect crispy hash browns, hefty omelets, and burgers that taste like they came off a backyard grill rather than a line. It’s the place to linger over coffee and watch fishing boats come and go before the day heats up.
02
Go-to Mexican spot
Los Cachanillas Restaurant 2
Willow Pass Corridor • Casual Mexican Restaurant • Best For Hearty Mexican Plates
A relaxed Bay Point standby where oversized combo plates, fresh tortillas, and game-on TVs make it easy to settle in for a filling meal.
Los Cachanillas is the spot Bay Point locals hit when they want a big plate of comfort food without driving to the next town. Portions are generous—think fully loaded burritos, sizzling fajitas, and seafood dishes that can easily be shared. It’s equally suited to a quick weeknight dinner or a long weekend lunch over micheladas with friends.
03
Polished Italian favorite
La Veranda Ristorante Italiano
Downtown Concord By Todos Santos Plaza • Classic Italian Dining Room • Best For Date Night
White-tablecloth Italian in downtown Concord, known for handmade pastas, friendly service, and a cozy, old-world feel.
A few minutes from Bay Point, La Veranda is the upgrade pick when you want something a little dressier without going all the way to Walnut Creek. The menu leans classic—think veal scaloppine, rich lasagna, and seafood pasta—backed by a solid wine list and unhurried service. Grab a table on the patio or near the windows and make a night of it with a stroll around Todos Santos Plaza afterward.
04
Bold, modern flavors
Lima
Downtown Concord • Modern Peruvian Restaurant • Best For Adventurous Eaters
A vibrant Peruvian kitchen where bright ceviches, smoky grilled meats, and pisco cocktails keep Concord’s dining scene interesting.
Lima rewards anyone willing to go beyond the usual tacos-and-burgers circuit. Start with a citrusy ceviche or causas, then move into lomo saltado or rotisserie chicken with all the sides. It’s a smart choice for groups, since the menu covers everything from seafood lovers to steak fans, and the room has just enough buzz to feel like a night out.
05
Classic comfort choice
New Mecca Cafe
Old Town Pittsburg • Old-School Mexican Café • Local Institution
A long-running Pittsburg landmark serving big, saucy plates of familiar Mexican-American favorites in a busy, no-nonsense dining room.
New Mecca has been feeding Pittsburg and Bay Point families for generations, and it still feels like the kind of place where everyone knows someone. Expect chips and salsa on the table almost as soon as you sit down, followed by enchiladas, chimichangas, and combo plates that cover the whole plate. It’s casual, loud in a good way, and ideal when you want comfort food and leftovers for tomorrow.