#1 Hidden Gem
Creek Monkey Tap House
4.5(690)Downtown Martinez's living room. Thirty-plus taps, brick walls, and a burger that deserves more attention than it gets outside the 94553.
Beer-cheese pretzelMonkey burger
MartinezAmerican$$
Best Restaurants in Martinez, CA
2 local spots, ranked by rating, consistency and value — from hidden gems to the tables everyone already knows about.
Top-rated in Martinez
#2 Hidden Gem
Lemongrass Bistro
4.5(420)Small family Thai kitchen where 'medium spicy' means it. Curries are coconut-rich and the tofu dishes aren't an afterthought.
Green curryPad see ew
MartinezAsian$$
Cuisines in Martinez
🥢 Asian (1)🍔 American (1)
Martinez guides
The Best Asian Food in Martinez, CA
Sushi, phở, Thai curries, ramen, Korean BBQ and dumplings. Here's where Martinez locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
The Best American Restaurants in Martinez, CA
Burgers, diners, gastropubs and California comfort food. Here's where Martinez locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
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Low lighting, great wine lists and food worth lingering over. These Martinez picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
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In and out in 30 minutes without eating something sad. These Martinez picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Martinez, CA
Small, family-run spots locals quietly obsess over. These Martinez picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
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Shareable platters and space for ten-plus people. These Martinez picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
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Kitchens still firing after the rest of town closes. These Martinez picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
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Travels well, packed properly, ready when you are. These Martinez picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.