Last updated: 2025-05-06
Best Upscale Restaurants in Concord
Concord’s dining scene offers sophisticated palates an array of upscale culinary experiences. From wood-fired grills to prime steakhouses, local restaurants showcase exceptional flavors that elevate dining beyond the ordinary.
Discover elegant restaurants like Puesto, Fleming’s, and The Cooperage, where expertly crafted dishes and refined atmospheres transform an evening out into a memorable gastronomic journey through Contra Costa County.
Explore Concord’s finest dining destinations right here!
Featured Fine Dining Spots in Concord
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Walnut Creek)
- Ruth's Chris Steak House (Walnut Creek)
- Puesto
- BH Wood-Fired Grill (Walnut Creek)
- Fiore Restaurant
- The Cooperage
BH Wood-Fired Grill (Walnut Creek)
What to Expect
Wood-fired hardwood grill cooking technique
Description
BH Wood-Fired Grill offers an elegant dining experience in downtown Walnut Creek, featuring wood-fired cuisine prepared with precision. Their spacious dining room highlights an open kitchen concept, allowing guests to watch chefs expertly grill premium meats and seafood over carefully selected hardwood flames.
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Fiore Restaurant
What to Expect
Mediterranean-inspired Italian cuisine by Casablanca-trained Chef Habib El Jacifi
Description
Fiore Restaurant offers an intimate Italian dining experience featuring Mediterranean-influenced cuisine crafted by Chef Habib El Jacifi. The cozy, compact space blends rustic Sicilian charm with California warmth, offering fresh homemade dishes, an excellent wine selection, and al fresco dining on a newly updated patio with ambient lighting and privacy curtains.
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Walnut Creek)
What to Expect
USDA Prime beef from top 10% of national beef production
Description
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse offers an elegant dining experience focused on premium USDA Prime beef sourced from select Midwest farms. The restaurant features an extensive wine selection with carefully curated red wine pairings, an upscale raw bar, and sophisticated dining rooms designed for special occasions and refined culinary experiences.
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Puesto
What to Expect
Artisan tacos by first-generation Mexican American chefs
Description
A modern Mexican restaurant featuring artisan tacos crafted by first-generation Mexican Americans, with an energetic dining atmosphere that blends traditional flavors and contemporary culinary techniques. The restaurant offers carefully prepared tacos, signature margaritas, and a vibrant dining experience that celebrates authentic Mexican cuisine with a contemporary twist.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House (Walnut Creek)
What to Expect
Patented broiling method serving steaks on 500-degree sizzling plates
Description
Ruth's Chris Steak House offers an elegant dining experience focused on premium USDA Prime steaks cooked using their signature 500-degree plate method. The restaurant features expertly trained chefs delivering perfectly seasoned steaks with warm hospitality in a sophisticated setting, emphasizing high-end culinary techniques and attentive service.
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The Cooperage
What to Expect
Convenient downtown valet parking service
Description
Nestled in Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza, The Cooperage offers an inviting dining experience with valet parking and a sophisticated atmosphere. The restaurant features craft cocktails and a locally-inspired menu, complemented by attentive service and a welcoming urban setting with contemporary design elements.
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