Lara's Fine Dining

This was our first to the area and we had an incredible experience at Lara’s Fine Dining in Richmond! Our group of 14 was celebrating a birthday, and everything from the food to the service was absolutely top-notch. The ambiance was perfect for a special occasion, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. A huge shoutout to our server, Oscar, who went above and beyond to make the evening smooth, fun, and memorable. He was attentive, friendly, and managed our large party with ease and professionalism. Everyone in our group raved about their meals — from the appetizers to the desserts, every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. Thank you, Lara’s, for making our celebration so special. We look forward to returning the next time we’re in town 😋.

Had a delicious brunch/lunch. Will bring guests there for a seafood or meal to brag about as a California must experience time. Setting = to any waterfront eatery around San Francisco Bay Food= Seafood and meat meals comparable to Bay Area highly recognized settings Ambiance= relaxing for all guests, whether two or twenty

First time there! The restaurant's facade, reminiscent of a lighthouse, rigth in front of the marina, immediately catches the eye. Inside, the ambiance is casual yet charming, with a seaside European vibe. The tables are elegantly draped in white tablecloths, and the staff are exceptionally attentive, friendly, and accommodating. We started cocktails in the bar area, separated by a staircase in a different room. It is equipped with a TV and lively locals were having drinks, but there are quieter tables around and we sat in one to have a few tasty cocktails before dinner. We has the seafood stew with pasta and the scallop dish. Both were incredibly fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The highlight of our meal was listening to live piano tunes while sering people get up to dance along with having the waiter bring up an old-school dessert cart. Of course we went for it! By the way, their carrot cake and chocolate mousse...divine! We will return on a special ocasion.

We dined at Lara’s Fine Dining for the first time, and upon entering, we were greeted by a nice atmosphere complemented by live singing. However, the main female host appeared less than cheerful, leaving us uncertain about whether to follow her for seating or wait for further instructions. We opted to follow her lead and were seated at a lovely spot with a view of the bay. As we settled in, we noticed waitstaff bustling around, attending to other tables while completely overlooking us, despite our proximity. After about 15 minutes, we decided to call over a waiter, only to be met with a disgusting and disturbing look directed at my husband that felt discriminatory. Ironically, the staff were fellow Latinos, and the disdainful glance suggested that my husband’s presence at the restaurant was unwelcome. This left a bitter impression, and I suggested leaving, but he wanted to stay, so we persevered. When I lifted my napkin from my glass, I was dismayed to find dust inside. I brought it to someone’s attention, but my concern was dismissed. The only bright spot was Marcus, a waiter who was genuinely kind and attentive but unfortunately wasn’t our waiter. Eventually, another staff member took our order, and while the food was satisfactory, the real letdown came with the salmon entrée, which was poorly prepared. I attempted to locate our original waiter but had to summon another to return the dish for proper cooking. Upon its return, it was evident that it had likely been microwaved, as the presentation remained unchanged. Disappointed, I chose not to eat it. When the meal concluded, we faced another long wait just to settle the bill, giving the impression that the staff was indifferent and simply eager to finish their shifts. In summary: Location and view: 5 stars Food: 3 stars Cleanliness: 3 stars Service: 1 star Overall, I would rate our experience as 2 stars. A considerable enhancement in staff quality is necessary at this location and discrimination must be eliminated. It is deeply disrespectful to look down upon your own Latin culture.

So I used to go to her restaurant at Mac hotel. she left, & now has been at her establishment in Richmond for some time now.. love the owner. She’s amazing. She set the perfect tone in this lovely restaurant. she make sure that everything is in place She’s amazing!! Her staff is good. The place is clean. The food is excellent and drinks are “wonderful” need to come more often.

We had a pretty terrible experience here, the service was so slow, the food was terrible, and the atmosphere was lacking. It took 20 minutes before we were asked for drinks, we ended up having to track down the manager to get drinks. I will note the manager was very lovely and on top of everything. She was the one highlight of our night. When our meal came my Cippino was bland and all the seafood was super rubbery. My husbands filet mignon was practically burnt when he asked for medium rare and the sauce on top was inedible. He also said the mashed potatoes tasted like instant mashed potatoes and his veggies were definitely not fresh. There was a singer that was playing, the piano was pleasant but then when they started singing it was very distracting while we were trying to chat. Overall do not recommend this place.

Over all loved it, me and my mother-in-law spent like 2 hours there and had coffee and lunch, very cute diner on the marina, it had a very cozy feeling to it, it wasn't busy when we went and got seating right away! They have lots of food options and a great happy hour!! The server checked on us several times and made sure we were taken care of!

This was our second time at Laura's Fine Dining. The views of the marina from the dining room, make the meal that much more enjoyable. We had calamari, clam chowder, prime rib, which was a special, and spaghetti with meatballs. Everything was delicious. Bread came with our service, unfortunately it was extremely burnt, and you could see where they tried to scrape the burnt parts off the loaf.

This place is such an experience with the breathtaking views of the Richmond Bay The food is amazing and highly recommend The staff is very kind and great for food recommendations Looking forward to stopping by again

This restaurant caught my eye when different friends posted it on social media. I bookmarked it. I made a reservation for party of five on Yelp for a Saturday night at 5:30pm. Hubby & I arrived first. Our table was tucked in the corner in the long shotgun room that stretched from one end to the other. It really was a table for four but they stuck a chair at the end. We had a nice view of the marina. While waiting hubby & I both ordered a hazy IPA, and listened to live piano music. The rest of our party soon joined us. We were informed of the daily specials. Starters - * calamari for the table - good serving size. Nice coating. * cups of clam chowder soup - no oyster crackers though. Lots of minced clams. * house bread - accompanied by whipped butter, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a dish. The first basket is comp. After that there's a charge. One basket good for us. Dinner entrees - * two ordered the fish of the day. Sea bass * hubby ordered his favorite pasta. Linguine with clams. He counted 12. * one ordered the prime rib * I ordered the veal scaloppine with mushroom sauce. The sauce a little salty but overall I enjoyed it. Dessert - they rolled the dessert cart over. Six to select from plus sorbet & gelato. Both the crème brûlée and tiramisu are made onsite. * we ordered two tiramisus & five spoons. Very good. All in all we were pleased with our dinner selections. The restaurant is located by the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Point Richmond. We used our GPS to locate it. There's a shared parking lot with another restaurant. Nearby landmark is Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park. We enjoyed both attentive service and food so much we plan to return for our next get together.

Enjoyed dinner with my mom here on a Saturday. Ambiance was on point with the live music and ocean views (yes in Richmond). Came in and were asked to wait at the bar, although pretty busy, we were seated promptly. Menu has a good range and should be able to satisfy most picky eaters. Servers were knowledgeable and made great suggestions and were attentive throughout our entire meal. Ordered the calamari to start and it was light and crispy, solid app. Mains we got the Halibut with the sautéed veggies, which was an absolute banger! Mash was airy and had a great consistency as well as the sautéed veggies weren't cooked to death, so also good. Mom got the daily special seafood pasta which was in a pesto sauce with shrimp, mussels and some other sea critters, very tasty (portion was decent, moms is tiny so no she did not finish it, yes I took it home and yes it was amazing the next day, that's pasta for you). Live music was definitely a highlight of the night as we really enjoyed the jazz combo that played. Thanks Mom! I would've never known about this place without you! Will come back with my lady soon as this is truly one of Richmond's hidden gems

The restaurant is tucked away behind a peaceful residential area, located in the marina with views of the water. The decor / ambiance was classy and quaint; the service was warm and inviting. We enjoyed the complementary bread (perfectly warmed) and fresh oysters. My husband ordered the pesto gnocchi (delicious) and I ordered the fettuccine verde, a vibrant, spinach-infused pasta. When paired with the rich, sweet red-based sauce, the dish transforms into a well-balanced experience where the acidity of tomatoes and a hint of sweetness create the perfect foundation for the seafood. The seafood elevates the dish to another level: mussels add a briny depth, their tender meat soaking up the sauce beautifully; jumbo scallops bring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth richness; and lobster(?)--cooked to just the right crunch. The sauce clings to the al dente fettuccine, allowing each bite to deliver a harmony of textures and flavors--silky pasta, tender seafood, and a bold yet balanced tomato base.

All I can say is this is not the fine dining restaurant you are expecting for when it comes to service. The place and ambiance is perfect, no questions about that. The food was served with elegance and very delicious. I just hope they can improve the service especially during their peak hours. No water refills and Not a single follow up on our table during our entire stay. I have to go the front get our check and ask for some to go boxes. Telling your customers sorry because you're busy is not an excuse. And to top that, please tell your servers not to charge our credit cards on top of the cash tips that's already given. Very bad! Good thing my bank sent me a copy of my transactions on my email. Or else he could have gotten away with it.

So we went for Father's Day for lunch. The place was bigger than I expected and felt homey. It was bright and airy. The weather was sunny but a little windy I would say bring a jacket just in case. I had the scampi which was really good. They were huge. The mashed potatoes had just the right amount of salt. My husband had a steak. I had a tiny bite and it was very juicy. My daughter had a burger and I also had a small bite and it was delicious. You could taste that flame grill taste. She got a chocolate dessert. I can't remember the name. I got crème brûlée and my husband got a Keylime. Everything was tasty. To top it off our server was fabulous. I believe his name was Carlos. You could tell that he really enjoyed his job and that he was a people person. He was very pleasant and made the day special.

I was told this was a hidden gem. Arriving it was in the (cuts) by Richmond Marina. It pretty small in there and quite intimate. On the other side they have a bar with tv in case anyone would like to watch a game. My husband order the carb cakes which was pretty good I did taste them. My mother in law order some oysters that was pretty tasty but I only had one. Which I was hungry I decided not to order an appetizer and go straight to my main meal. I order the scallops with some type of white cream sauce. I was enjoying it until about my second scallops I started feeling queasy. So I immediately pushed the plate back because I couldn't stand to smell or see the food. I had to run to the restaurant and I would leave the rest to your imagination just for the sake of this review. As the kitchen had already closed due to the conversation from the owner he came over and took the plate and asked if I would like some dessert instead. I was actually offended. Like why would I want dessert after damn rear vomiting at the table. I did ask the waiter for some ice and ended the night. I actually believe the seafood may have been old because it didn't agree with my stomach. I'm in the fence if I would ever go back. The waiter was nice but the owner didn't really meet my standards.

We came here for Mother's Day which had a special menu that day. This place is elegant, overlooking the water which is really nice, and had reasonably good service for a day as busy as Mother's Day. I had the halibut, which was delicious and hubby had the short rib stew. We also had a Caesar salad and clam chowder soup, both nicely done. All were delicious and artistically presented. It was a very nice experience for Mother's Day.

Lori, Terry and I met here for lunch again today. It was Lori's choice. I would have been there on time, despite sleeping later than planned, had a brain fart that caused me to drive to Point Richmond rather than Marina Bay. I don't know how that happened, as I had fixed the location in my mind before leaving home, but it did. I realized my mistake as soon as I drove into Point Richmond, turned around, got back on the freeway and went to Marina Bay, parking in the far parking lot at Lara's. All the close spaces had been taken. By then Lori had called a couple of times to check on me. I answered the second call and told her I was there and would be right in. I told the hostess I was meeting my friends and she led me to their table, which was right by the window overlooking the marina. They had menus already and were trying to decide what they were having. We agreed to share an order of calamari to start while we were deciding on our mains. I also requested hot tea w/ oat milk and stevia. Our server, Katherina (I hope I'm remembering correctly;; she was charming and accommodating) brought a caddy of assorted teas and a small, graceful pitcher of oat milk. They didn't have stevia but they had Splenda, which is OK. The calamari was delicious, w/ loads of tentacles, which Terry and I both love. The calamari came w/ small ramekins of tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. Both were good. Terry requested bread and a small sliced loaf was brought to us, along w/ a tripartite china tray w/ olive oil, balsamic, and butter. I stuck to the first two. I looked at the Specials menu and was immediately attracted to the Pasta Verde, which was linguine w/ Dungeness crab on top. Having left my reading glasses in the car, as I often do, so I didn't see what else was in it, and when it arrived I was surprised to find a lobster tail on top. It was a pleasant surprise. The photo I took was darker than I'd like, but it'll have to do. The other I took was even darker. I will let Lori and Terry tell you in their reviews what they ordered and what their experience was. It was a beautiful, sunny day, w/ the sun sparkling on the water and the boats in the marina. The pasta was delicious, perfectly cooked al dente. I loved the lobster and the crab. When the dessert cart came around we were too full to partake, but we admired everything. Lara's is a consistently good place to meet for lunch.

Came back again and tried a different steak and pasta this time, plus the usual Smoked Lilkoi Margarita made by the famous bartender Alex. Still 10/10 on the food, vibes, and service. I had the special Filetto di Manzo - bacon-wrapped filet mignon topped with a port three peppercorn sauce, served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. The filet was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was delicious. My partner had the pesto gnocchi and said it was great. We love that we live so close to this great gem!

Everything was amazing My friend brought me here for a birthday dinner. A great introduction

lovely view--that's probably its biggest strength. If you're looking for a scenic place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine or celebrate a special occasion with a nice backdrop, this place delivers visually. Unfortunately, that's about where the positives end. Let's talk about the food, which is where it really disappoints. For a restaurant that calls itself "fine dining," the flavors and execution just aren't there. The menu sounds promising, but everything we ordered tasted average at best--and in some cases, bland or overcooked. My entrée was lacking in seasoning, and the presentation felt dated and uninspired. To make matters worse, the prices are excessive for the quality you receive. I don't mind paying a premium if the food is creative, delicious, and well-executed--but here, it just felt like we were paying for the view, not the meal. It's the kind of place where you look at the bill and feel like you could have had a much better experience elsewhere for half the price. Service was fine, though not especially warm or attentive. For a fine dining atmosphere, I expected more polish and detail from the front-of-house experience. In short: great location, great view--but underwhelming food and overpriced menu. If you're hoping for a memorable meal to match the ambiance, Lara's falls short. It might work for a drink with a view or a one-time sunset dinner, but for actual dining quality, I can't say I'd recommend it. There are far better restaurants nearby that offer both excellent food and atmosphere.

This was a favorite until we came here for Thanksgiving dinner. The prices were very high and portions very poor, in fact half of normal. The pie tasted like a Costco pie. I wasn't going to say anything and just never come back. We were coming here once a month until this experience. After much pondering I didn't think it was fair to the owner not to let them know why I'm very hesitant to return. I am so sad about our experience

Great food, great service. We always enjoy our time at the restaurant. Accomodating

If you are going to have a name that implies that you are a fine dining establishment, there is an expectation. The dining here isn't fine so a name change may be in order. I came here because our school was having the end of the year meal. We went to another place but they didn't have room to accommodate all of us. I've avoided this place because of the way the previous owner was pushed out, but I wasn't paying and I wanted a meal with the team that I've worked with over this last year. I expected a decent meal, however, the menu looked a lot like the previous owner's menu. I got the risotto and it wasn't great. It tasted like Mexican rice with asparagus pieces added. This would have been fine, but I ordered risotto and got a rice dish. I ordered a Shirley Temple and it was way too sweet. Grenadine with Sprite was too much sugar in the middle of the day for me. Two of my three tablemates had issues with their food. One guy ordered a chicken sandwich and eventually removed the chicken from the bun and used a knife and fork to finish it off. The bun did look a bit toasty. Another one ordered the scallops which came with a white sauce and they surrounded a cloud of mashed potatoes, on top of a portabello mushroom cap that covered some wilted spinach. He left all of that on his plate. He was given the option of taking it with him and he declined. The people who worked there were very nice, but the food took a very long time to arrive. Maybe they are used to being understaffed. The inside of the restaurant looked the same as it did before, so it had the Salute look without the Salute vibe or quality of food. That's a shame. I think I only saw two people on the wait staff working there, so maybe they aren't used to having a robust lunchtime crowd. If we weren't there, the place would have been empty! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone because the food was meh and had non-meh prices. My boss paid $36 for my risotto with duck and the risotto was lame and the duck didn't add anything. The drink was unimpressive. I never have to see the inside of this spot again! I suggest that you don't either.

Service was very good. The waitstaff and host kept our water glasses full. The dirty plates were quickly removed. The restruant was bright and clean. The tables had a view of the marina. The dining room temperature was comfortable. The special menu was deceptive. Although it lists several ravioli none of those listed was available. They did offer gluten free bread and the waiter was sensitive to my gluten free diet when I asked about the selections. My daughter had the rigatoni. The sauce was fresh, the noodles were perfectly cooked and sausage was spicy. My husband had the risotto. The short ribs tasted like they had been recooked. They short ribs were tender. The rice was dry. I expect risotto to be creamy and soft, this was not. I had the gnocchi with pesto. The serving size was generous. The gnocchi was soft and there was a lot of sauce. We had dessert. The cheese cake was very sweet and tasty. The lemon sorbet was tangy. We will return to try other offerings on the menu.

I visited for a fundraising event in their back room. Everyone was kind, service was very friendly. Parking was great. The location is very clean and feels safe. The food was good and it was the perfect atmosphere. I definitely plan to visit again when I'm in the area!

Everything was excellent. The food and drinks were outstanding. The owner sang happy birthday to one table, then came to ours. Very friendly, easy to laugh and talk with. She even walked us to the door.

A very cute establishment and is hidden behind all the condos. It's right by the water so I'm sure sunset is nice here. The outdoor lights are very inviting. There is plenty of seating, I feel like I can get lost in here. Bar has some nice TVs to watch games on. The happy hour is a good deal but ends at 6pm. The food is good but expensive. We all ordered pasta since we were told it's made in-house. It was yummy, but we agreed can use a little more seasoning. I did appreciate the plate coming out hot though so it kept your food warm as you ate it. The cocktails were yummy too and had a nice presentation! I also appreciate the trio dip that came with our bread. You can rarely find that type of service, usually people just offer one or the other. Not my go-to Italian place, but a great contender. Glad I've found something other than Pear Street for a nice dinner.

We chose Lara's Fine Dining and had a wonderful time. Good wine list, We chose the 2022 Napa Frank Family Chardonnay. We split the Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella, basil salad to start. She ordered the Roasted chicken stuffed Ravioli with tomato cream sauce and I chose the Fettuccine Verde Which was a delicious Seafood Pasta. For desert, we split a creme brûlée, it was a perfect size for two. The ambiance was nice. We enjoyed the inside and the view. Our waiter was Carlos and he was very attentive without being intrusive. Well done! We will be back and have found a new local favorite!

Food was fresh and delish Service was kind and professional. Loved the man bun. Use small black scrunchies band. Target or Walmart. Ambiance is always excellent.

After a heavy rainstorm, sometimes I end up getting my steps around the Richmond Marina because I don't have to deal with muddy trails, just aggressive bicyclists who zip by on the concrete walkways. It's hard to miss the handsome building that houses the restaurant, a huge Cape Cod house with a red gabled roof. I've never sat in the white tablecloth dining room. Just the bar because I end up sauntering in here in the middle of the afternoon. Plenty of seating at that hour plus the Happy Hour (3-6PM) menu is quite robust with $9 cocktails and $8 small plates (photo: https://bit.ly/3v6oRdD). The brunch menu is also available with $14 specialty cocktails and pizzas, burgers, and appetizers in the $20 range. I've ordered from both menus and haven't been disappointed. On my first visit, I had the $14 Black Cherry Margarita, a not overly sweet variation with sweet-sour and black cherry syrup (photo: https://yelp.to/kOzsvcDD0z). It went well with the $12 Caesar Salad, which was gratefully lightly dressed with their housemade dressing (photo: https://yelp.to/lCkYXDVZmv). It was accompanied by a crusty loaf of sourdough bread with a tray featuring butter, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar (photo: https://yelp.to/PFdYoJnmuN). On a return visit, I stuck with the Happy Hour menu and went with the $9 Margarita, which was a perfectly fine classic version (photo: https://yelp.to/FNh284wjer). This time, I got two $8 small plates, the Caprese Salad (photo: https://yelp.to/IE7TE7kMM9) and the Fish Taco made with blackened red snapper, tomato pico, shredded cabbage, and their house salsa (photo: https://yelp.to/AbeSTSCjk8). Both provided pretty tasty morsels at a reasonable price. FOOD - 4 stars...tasty bites, plates look as expected COCKTAILS - 4.5 stars...well crafted with quality liquor AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nicely appointed as the bar is an extension of the restaurant SERVICE - 5 stars...kudos to Alex, the bartender, who treats me well here TOTAL - 4 stars...Lara's makes a nice pitstop for your seaside stroll RELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

We were out the way visiting friends and wanted a nice place to go to for quality appetizers and drinks, and boy, was I upset I hadn't met Lara early lol. We went in on a late afternoon/early evening Friday. The crowd hadn't started and the sun was an hour from sunset. Set at a window table right next to the water and our cocktail orders were taken immediately. From there we decided on shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters, coconut shrimp , artichoke dip and steak strips for appetizers. The taste of freshness was in every bite in all of the seafood. The cocktail sauce they serve should be bottled up and sold in stores. I'm not a big fan of coconut shrimp but I will eat it from Lara's any day of the week! Making it a point to return to try their dinner menu as well.

Enjoyed my tender prime rib. My party also enjoyed their sea scallops and whole fish. Service was attentive and friendly. Sat by the window with views of the marina.

Very nice setting as you get great water views of Marina Bay. Parking is no problem. Reason for the low rating is because food is way too overpriced. Two tiny crab cakes for $25?? You'd expect to get more bang for your buck dining at Richmond.

Great Atmosphere, Food and Service. I Would Highly Recommend This Place. I Have Been Here Quite a Few Times and I Have Never Been Disappointed by Them.

Great atmosphere! Great food! Great location! Lara was frequently coming through the dining area, ensuring everything was great.

We attended a wedding reception here and this place has the most gorgeous location. It's right by the water, and the view is spectacular at sunset. The food was very good and the servers were very attentive. There was a set menu with choice of entree and dessert. What we had.. + Ribeye steak - good seasoning but was a little tough. But overall, still tasty. + Fettuccine with prawn - the prawns were succulent and delicious. + Cheesecake - yummy + Tiramisu - tasty and very moist Highly recommend this place for special events.

This was our second time at Laura's Fine Dining. The views of the marina from the dining room, make the meal that much more enjoyable. We had calamari, clam chowder, prime rib, which was a special, and spaghetti with meatballs. Everything was delicious. Bread came with our service, unfortunately it was extremely burnt, and you could see where they tried to scrape the burnt parts off the loaf.

I had the fish and chips and it was very good. My friend's shrimp scampi looked really yum and the next time I go there I'll definitely try that. It was served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Service was excellent. The atmosphere of Lara's Fine dining was very appealing

Love Lara's! Our party of four enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day brunch. Tables were adorned with beautiful fresh flowers, service was prompt, friendly & efficient, and the clam chowder, crab cakes & crab Benedict delicious. On a beautiful sunny day, the view from our table was amazing over the harbor and Bay. Happiness! Always a pleasure to dine here.

We have been here many times. So we decided to go for Valentines Day last night. When I made the reservation, it said there would be a Special menu, but didn't say what it would be. And certainly not these rediculous prices. When I opened the menu I was literally in tears. $70 for dinner! Really? I Never get dessert! And adding a salad... that doesn't cost much. And certainly not Double the cost of normal. On top of it.. I've been dieting and nothing was diet friendly. I felt the portion was very small and slightly under cooked. Because it came with dessert I ordered my favorite.. Creme Brule. It was about 7:00 pm and they were already sold out! That was just the "Icing on the Cake"! This put a Bad Taste in my Mouth. We won't be going back anytime soon. My husband could see and hear others around that were also not pleased. I've owned several restaurants.... this was totally rediculous.

Nice view and attentive and friendly service. Food is good and prices are reasonable

Great meal that my clients enjoyed. Hidden gem and also one of the only finer dining restaurants that was open on a Monday, which is how we stumbled across it. Service was attentive and the food was very good. Three of us got the lamb shank and polenta and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely return.

This restaurant is beyond spectacular- the staff is ever so exquisite and beyond the attention you so deserve- the expertise of quality service is superb. Ms. Lara and her general manager Alex makes you feel like home which is a clear understanding of wanting to return again and again. We enthusiastically request you experience Lara's Fine Dining and see for yourself Enjoy, The Tucker Family (Audrey, Turin and Danelle)

Thank you for such a wonderful event yesterday. The food was amazing, the service were impeccable and the room and facility was stunning. Every person who attended was blown away and will definitely have dinner or future events there. My daughter ( Who the party was for) and my daughter in law (who planned the shower) are both event planners. They were both so pleased with the food, organization and facilities. My water glass was never empty, the food was hot and cooked perfectly and working with Alex and Karina was a pleasure. Thank you for an event we will never forget. Connie Howard

Great on the water location looking out on the marina full of boats. Very professional waitstaff and good food!

Food quality is good but portions are a bit small for the price. Can be chilly in the back rooms but have nice views of the bay. Service is average.

This is a great place. There's a good menu. People have their events there too. I tend to go for the lamb. Last time I had the chicken. I start with the gigantic prawns. I like the non alcoholic drink of raspberries and mint with water. I finishing up last time we shared the key lime pie. That knocked our socks off. The tables over look the water and we usually end the evening by listening to the music.

Very poor service, the hostage older lady was very snoody and very unwelcoming, restsurant is supposedly fine dining but very unwelcoming i will never return and recommend anybody else to choose a different restaurant

Me and bestie came here for an early dinner last Saturday evening. I have never been here before, she has, but I've seen this place on Yelp a few times and decided to check it out. We decided we were going to get salads and then share our entrees. I got the Caesar salad which was very tasty. The lettuce was nice and crisp, not wilted at all, a good amount of dressing, nothing too fancy or too much. She got the Caprese and she said it was excellent and fresh. For entrees, we decided on the pepperoni and sausage pizza as well as the fish and chips. Her fish was super crunchy and moist, as well the fries. Only complaint, it could've come with much more lemon. The lemons they served were cute to look at but didn't have a lot of juice in them ‍ My pizza was very tasty and I especially loved the crust with the hint of semolina. I also had a glass of Pinot gris with my food. Everything was very tasty and the ambience was beautiful. Definitely looking forward to returning.

We came here after a ferry ride from SF to celebrate a birthday 5 months ago. The portion sizes were great and the shrimps were huge! The view of the water from our table also was an icing on the cake. Service was a bit slow in the beginning, but that improved. I asked the waiter about gluten free options, and requested he check with the chef to confirm. I was only considering seafood, so the Scampi and Salmon were my options. The oysters were fresh, and the flavors were good for our dishes. One person did not like the homemade ravioli (not pictured) but everyone else liked their dishes. Overall, a great place for seaside food and after, a relaxing walk around the Bay!

Came here with some coworkers in December. I enjoyed the lasagna that I ordered. It was sooo good. The portion size is very good, I had leftovers. My coworkers said they also enjoyed their food. The service was good. Beautiful restaurant and relaxing atmosphere by the water.

Hubby decided to try and take me out on Mother's Day and as you know most restaurants are very busy and Lara's was no exception. Hubby may reservations for 2 of us at 5:30 pm and we got seated at about 5:45 pm and it was very busy as it seemed that everyone came at that time. We got a lovely table next to the window and the restaurant was filled with fresh flowers at every table and ledge and it gave me that cozy feeling. We ordered the house salad, split, along with fried calamari, which was crispy and light that came with cocktail and tartar sauce. We also got fresh hot sliced bread with butter, olive oil and balsamic vinegar as condiments. We both ordered the Mother's Day Special of halibut and it seemed like it was pan-fried rather than baked as it was dry inside. Luckily it had a creamy caper sauce to moisten it. The view, ambience and service was great!

Once only, will never come again! 1) Make sure you check the bills. We found few mistakes on the bill. Menu said 6 pax/18%, but we didn't have 6 people, they charged us 18% mandatory tips?! They even do tax after tips?! Anyway, we had three different bills in a night ‍ 2) This is not a fine dining place. We came for a family birthday, but the kids just running around, screaming, made noise from the utensils and their phones. Errggg~ We weren't expecting that in a "fine dining" restaurant. 3) tbh Foods are not bad, just not really worthy for the price, that's not a main issue because of the view. But, for the dessert, we ordered two tiramisu, they gave us one & we thought that was a mistake, we saw the bill, they charged us two tiramisu and $10 extra. We asked and they said they put the ladyfingers around the tiramisu, put candles and wrote "happy birthday ", which is a $10 decoration. What?! Ladyfingers as a decor and make it look bigger so it considers as two tiramisu??? They didn't tell us about the decor and the $10 charge, which is not reasonable and kept arguing with us about that is two pieces of tiramisu Very dishonest! 4) Environmentally, it's excellent. It seems like an older living building by the bay & converted into a restaurant. Good view, good piano music by a gentleman. 5) Service?! Alright for the gentleman who took our orders. No one ever come to refill water or ask if everything is ok. Manager is alright too but after we voiced out all the tricky charges on the tips, "decor", wrong orders, her attitude changed completely! Whatever... Overall, wasn't a pleasant birthday dinner. Very disappointed experience! Will never come here again!

Stellar service, beautiful Bay views, great menu. Relaxed bar. Some evenings pianist.

My wife and I were walking along the beautiful Bay Trail and are tummy's started to grumble. We looked up and there was Lara's Fine Dining to the rescue. The restaurant is located right on the water in the Richmond marina and has beautiful views and a nice ambiance. For appetizers, the ceasar salad and clam chowder were pretty basic. But the real highlight was the entrees. Loved the penne pasta and the perfect blend of tomato sauce and Italian sausages it comes with. We also loved the spaghetti and tomato sauce. The perfectly cooked Al dente noodles comes in their meatless tomato sauce w/ not an overwhelming amount, but just the perfect compliment of garlic. Be sure to ask the waiter for a wine list so you can pair your drink w/ one of their great pasta choices.

We used to love this restaurant, until last night. I was intrigued to order the double "lobster" roll, but as far as I'm concerned, it was shrimp. Didn't have the look, the taste, or the consistency of lobster. My table mates all agreed - it was shrimp. That followed a Caesar salad that lacked any Caesar dressing. Very disappointed. But the view was nice.

Laura's restaurant has always had exquisite food great service and the owner is always available for the customers.