I had a good experience the first time I was here so I suggested we come here to celebrate one of my friend's birthday and we were the first ones there when they opened. I had a good experience the first time I was here so they were interested in checking it out. The waiter was very gracious and the... More

Orinda's best restaurant, but also worth a drive for the ever-creative and eclectic offerings by Arno Kober. From Orinda's best hamburger to wonderful goulash to more elaborate entrees and salads, Shelby's menu has quite a range.

I live in Orinda and eat at Shelby's several times a year. I must say the food is consistently good and the staff is super friendly. It's not an adventurous theme restaurant, and I find it hard to pigeon hole their eclectic menu. Californian? Some Greek? A bit of Italian? A touch of Asia? They offer an excellent, inventive variety... More

I try to get here weekly, & usually order their burger, which is so juicy and delicious. On warm nights, almost all the customers sit outdoors, which is very pleasant and relaxing. Service is excellent.

I'd have to say this restuarant is GREAT! The ambiance is great, the waiters and management is great and most of all the FOOD is great!!!! I enjoy eating here so much I have my friends and family coming now. The Grilled Chicken Cesar Salad and Mango Salad taste wonderful. Please when you go try the sweet potato chips with... More

Seasonal, fresh and tastefully done food. I am always pleased. They have nice friendly and attentive staff. sometimes the service is a little slow, but I prefer not to be rushed when I am having a meal.

My wife and I are Orinda residents and have eaten at Shelby's several times in the past year or so. I highly recommend this restaurant! Located in Theatre Square in the "crossroads" section of downtown Orinda, by the Orinda Theatre, the food and service have been outstanding. There is another restaurant that opened recently just across the walkway in the... More

My husband, my daughter, & I went to Shelby's last Thanksgiving weekend and everything was wonderful. Can't remember exactly what we had--I think my husband had a pasta dish--but my daughter & I were eager to go again when we were both in Orinda last weekend. Has it changed hands?! We were very disappointed and will try somewhere else in... More

Sometimes you want to venture a meal at a new-to-you place, but you're afraid of disappointment. Didn't happen here....wonderful food, wonderful service! We thought everything was just right! We're not in Orinda often, but will return for more when we can.