Elite Event: Table 24

My girlfriend and I had such a good time at this event. Although it’s nicely located in downtown, we hardly ever get a chance to stop in Orinda, so thus was nice opportunity to explore the area.
We stopped first for cocktails, which were delicious and made quickly. We then headed over to help ourselves to ribs, Brussels sprouts and wings. All of it was good — I was lucky, I’m a fan of all these dishes! The ribs were easy to eat and tasty. My friend liked the Mac and cheese, and when we saw the lobster sliders go by on a tray we excitedly flagged down the waiter to make sure he didn’t miss us. I think the sliders were all (or loaded) with claw meet, and it was so good.
Overall this was a great event, and I’m glad I got to go and explore what was a new restaurant and area for me!

Thanks so much for the wonderful, intimate gathering and party that kept our belly full with libation, food, and good company! Stephanie, thank you for putting together the deets with great staff at Table 24, for the casual and small gathering was perfect, low-​key and awesome to see Nique again as well!
J and B, I love catching up with you both.
My favorite was definitely the wonderful flavored ribs and the lobster sliders! Watermelon chunks were seasoned nicely and went well with my Riesling… after my Lemon Drop! yay

This event was a great way to start the week! I’m still fairly new to the East Bay and this was my first time ever in Orinda, but looks like I’m not alone.
I wasn’t expecting open bar at this event, but that made my Monday even better! I started off with my usual gin and tonic, but switched to their sparkling grapefruit cocktail and I could probably down about 10 of those, but I had control, delicious!
My +1 drove us there, but then we realized we could have taken BART since it’s within walking distance, always a huge plus.
Fooooood: What will bring me back here is the mac and cheese and the lobster sliders, I’m a bit of a mac and cheese freak and when lobster is done right, I can’t get enough of it. The ribs weren’t my favorite and were a bit dry. I passed on the brownie because I’m a freak and I hate dessert; i’d rather eat a plate of ‘mushrooms’.
Phenomenal service, I’ll be back soon to try other items on their menu.

Hiya, Barbie!
Hi, Ken!
You wanna go for a ride?
Sure, Ken!
Jump in!
I’m a Unilocaly girl in a Unilocaly world
Sippin’ mojitos, we’re all Elite now
Scan my party pass, this place has got some claaaasss
Lobster sliders, wish I had eight arms like a spider
Come on, Barbie, let’s go party!*
Honestly, Table24 blew our minds on Monday night — between the open bar, incredible cocktails, fall-​off-​the-​bone ribs, bacon-​sprinkled mac and cheese, m-f’ing LOBSTER SLIDERS, and the «thank you sir, may I please have another» melted chocolate brownie at the end — GAH it was all so good!
Super cute location (dinner and a movie, anyone?), extra-​friendly staff, beautiful interior (loved the floorboards) and the al fresco fire pit made this a primo date night spot. I’ve already got my eye on at least 3 cocktails I need to come back to try, along with more of that lobster — seriously excellent!
HUGE thanks to Steph, Nique, and the Table24 owner, staff, chefs, and mixologists-​extraordinaires for a beautiful and generous event! We can’t wait to come back for more.
*This review was brought to you by YoSteph’s Trivial Pursuit Challenge — visit your local YEE for details.

It’s been quite a while since I’ve attended an Elite Event, and needless to say it was enjoyable as always. I brought along my best friend as my plus 1; a fellow occasional Unilocaler, and total lover of great food and good times.
It was great to see a lot of familiar faces, including our old Community Manager Nique. She was at the front; greeting people, checking party passes, and taking photos of the event including a shot of me chowing down on a mini lobster roll.
I also noticed a lot of new faces. Our new Community Manager Stephanie was among them. This woman has high energy and a great personality. Those are just two things that make her a great successor to Nique. She made sure to go around to every single table, introducing herself, and really mingling.
Catching up with old friends, making new friends, those are just two things that make these parties amazing.
The food was set up buffet style with a good selection of tasty options. They had ribs, wings, chopped up watermelon with cheese crumbles, brussel sprouts with bacon, mac & cheese, and shishito peppers. Everything tasted awesome, but the two stand outs have to be the mac & cheese, and the brussel sprouts.
The mac was obviously made with love. You can tell from the quality of all the ingredients, especially the cheese used. Judging from how fast it disappeared from the table, I would say a majority agree with my thoughts.
Like most everyone I know I’m not a huge fan of brussel sprouts, mainly because I grew up eating them the wrong way. The right way would be with bits of bacon, and seasoned right. These two things Table 24 did, and like the Mac they disappeared, and fast.
In addition they also brought around serving trays topped with; Beef sliders, mini lobster rolls, and for dessert a bit of chocolate lava brownie and whipped cream. The sliders looked amazing, but the meat could have had a touch more seasoning. The lobster rolls were freaking amazing; surprise surprise. The brownie was a mess on a plate, but a tasty mess at that.
For beverages my guest and I both had the Tricerahops IPA, and a Bloody Mary, the later is one she has introduced me to. The beer was delicious, and at the end of a hot day very refreshing. The Bloody Mary was darker than I’m used to, but still tasted amazing as expected.
Yet another successful Elite event and the first of the year for me with more to come.

Orinda is a town I’ve always passed by but never actually took the time to explore. One of our lovely servers told us about the handful of Bay Area athletes that have feasted in the same seats we were sitting in… Steph Curry being the more obvious and notable one for me. Then it got me thinking, «When Michael Jackson was still alive… did he ever come to Orinda? He would probably want to eat here too…»
Thank you to our CM, Stephanie Y. and the rest of the Unilocal team for organizing another hip and tasty YEE. It was a great start to my week and I’m glad I got to share it with my best friend as my +1 (Laila A.). Thank you also to Phillip N. for choosing to sit with us and keep us company throughout the night! Looking forward to seeing you at future events!
Table 24 is the gem of all gems… who says that? I guess I can’t really put into words how much I was not expecting how amazing everything tasted. I was a huge fan of the ribs, brussel sprouts and mac & cheese upon arrival. Actually the chicken wings and the watermelon salad samples were also mouth watering, but what really changed the game for me were those LOBSTER SLIDERS. Let me tell you, that was the most «worth the wait» type of food I’ve had in a while. As I silently watched all of my fellow Unilocalers get ahold of one of those babies, a little piece of my soul broke each time they didn’t make it in my direction.
And we also almost left 2 minutes before dessert came out, props to the owner Mike for letting us know not to leave. The brownie combined with whatever cream was on top was a match made in heaven. THANK YOU TABLE 24, you’re so awesome! (And thank you for the open bar! Cucumber cosmos all the way!)

What an awesome awesome event! My +1 and I got to meet our new community manager, Stephanie and we saw Nique there as well. You ladies sure can throw a grand party!
The drinks were good, bartenders were very friendly. Service with a smile! :) How great is that.
The food was good as well. We sampled. well everything! BBQ ribs, Buffalo chicken, Brussell Sprouts (AMAZEBALLS), lobster rolls, mini-​sliders, mac and cheese and much much more! Yum! The servers were all very friendly, and constantly checked up on us.
This is a spot that we would definitely come back to visit. They have $ 10 bottomless mimosas on the weekends!!! EEEP.
Thank you Unilocal team and Table24 for hosting us Elites!
I will be back! :)

What a night! The drinks were delicious… especially that cucumber martini… wow! Cheeseburger sliders, barbecue pork sliders and LOBSTER? Was I dreaming? I felt like Mickey Mouse in Fantasia. The ribs were excellent and the mac-​and-​cheese had a perfect kick. Far better than many gourmet macs. What was that recipe magic, a hint of siracha? Yum. I also dug the unconventional chocolate ooey-​gooey-​goodness at the end, and I’m not a sweets person.
But what really made the night great was the service. The bartender wasn’t cheesy. The bussers were SO SWEET. And the manager spoke with enthusiasm and excitement. He clearly has passion and integrity. He seems like a huge asset to Table 24. My plus-​one also commented that he was awesome. And she’s worked in restaurants.
Thank you so much for this chance to experience your services. I’ll be back, and with friends!
Made some new friends. And I got a Unilocal bandana to keep the sweat out of my eyes when I crank out my reviews late at night!
And of course, it was awesome to see Nique and to finally meet Stephanie in person! Hugs, mamacitas!
SYOY

Yet another excellent Unilocal Elite Event… Is there any better way to start out the week than to partake of great local eats and feel all the love from your extended Unilocal family? Anyone… The answer is NOPE!
So we live down the street from this place and we never even knew it was there. Table 24 has such a warm and welcoming vibe. And they really pulled out all the stops with some delicious grub and an open bar, no less.
The staff and owner were great, our Unilocal family of course was great, but the proverbial cherry on top was getting to see Nique, as angelic as always, managing the door. Yo Steph! and Nique together?! Say it ain’t so (it was so)!
Parking was a bit of a stinkor at first, but we found the parking deck so it was all good. And now that we know about Table 24 we will definitely be hitting this spot up when we feel the need for some good eats with some friendly neighbors.
Great fun…

I was suggested to me, when you travel internationally, bring your pillow to make the trip more comfortable. I on the other hand will have to bring Ghirardelli Chocolates when I travel to France, Italy or Japan. But when you travel, you want comfort foods, and that is what you will find at Table 24.
All of the food was excellent. I was able to sample quite a bit.
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and sea salt. This was my favorite item. A little bit of charring on the spouts on the outside, but still tender on the inside, and salt + bacon!!! Yum.
the Mac and Cheese was delicious. There was a little bit of a crust on the top, gooey cheese in the middle and much to my surprise, was spicy chicken on the bottom. My second favorite item.
Watermelon squares with feta and balsamic glaze. What a great combo!
Hamburger sliders. This was a variation from the menu. The first was a classic hamburger styled with lettuce, tomato and pickle, the second was a cheese burger in between a bun Both full of flavor and juicy burgers.
Classic ribs with BBQ sauce
Buffalo Wings were great with a long burn on your tongue
Dessert — brownie, a true classic
I saw that everyone loved the Lobster sliders, unfortunately something I am allergic to.
Overall a great restaurant, give it a try

This was such a fun event. My friend Steve D and I were talking on the way over about how they used to be barely anything in Orinda other than Nation’s when we were kids. And so it is really nice to find a place like this. They really went all out with the food and drinks! I loved the grilled peppers and Mac & cheese. I was bummed I was too full to try the pork belly sliders and wanted to save room for dessert and so glad I did! The manager was very nice and came over and chatted with us for a bit explaining that they have a new chef. I loved the strawberry mojito that I had. Stephanie and Nique did a great job with this event! I always love the events where I get to try some new food and meet some new Unilocal friends! I will be back here to try more food and a Sazerac. :-)

If we could kick off the week with a YEE like last night at Table 24 every week, more people would look forward to Mondays. This was my second time meeting our beautiful new East Bay CM but my first Stephanie run YEE and we got the best of both worlds as Ms Nique was in attendance as well thinking pink just like me in our matching tops.
Table 24 was a wonderful way to be introduced to Orinda which is just across the Caldecott Tunnel on the Contra Costa side. For a YEE that was suppose to just be light bites, they were very generous in the quality and quantity of food provided that I actually didn’t need that snack beforehand. But I wanted to make sure I wasn’t going to be drinking on an empty stomach.
The two poor bartenders were working superhard filling all the drink requests as it was open bar. Yes, you read correctly, with the exception of 1 drink on their cocktail menu that required raspberry which they did not have, you could choose anything! There were so many choices, I ended up changing my mind just waiting to put my drink order in. I am a bubbly girl so went for the grapefruit sparkler that was topped with Prosecco. We helped ourselves to food from the party trays filled with Buffalo Mac N Cheese that had a little kick from the chicken, ribs which were on the drier side but still tasty, watermelon cubes and feta with balsamic drizzle, and roasted Brussel sprouts. I skipped the shisito peppers and chicken wings as I figured it would be a little too hot for me to handle. The watermelon squares were refreshing, roasted Brussel Sprouts, nutty and my favorite way to eat them, and the Mac and Cheese decadent.
Then comes out the sliders, all served on King’s Hawaiian rolls! The pulled pork made me feel like I am back in Hawai‘i, the lobster sliders with lobster they flew in from Maine made me feel like I am back in the East Coast, and the glass of Prosecco that I paired with it, like I am back in Italy right along Lake Como! :) Now that is a way to combine my two passions, travel and food!
Back to the lobster sliders, they were my absolute favorite thing last night that if they left the entire tray at our table, you might be lucky if you even found a morsel left and my hubby is allergic to shellfish. The burger sliders were probably my least favorite of the 3 sliders as it could’ve had more flavor and be more consistent in doneness but overall, had a great time!
Thank you Table 24 for being so generous in food and hospitality and Stephanie for making my first YEE of yours a memorable one. The East Bay is in very good and capable hands yet again!

I’m doubtful that there would be a better way to start this week than at a Unilocal event. My friend Linda and I had a terrific time at Table 24. S stayed home when I told him about the event, he kicked himself for not coming with me when I told him what he missed.
It was so nice to see Nique at the door and so nice to get a hung from Stephanie.
I think that Table 24 put out a wonderful selection of food for us to enjoy. From reading the other reviews I don’t think I tried everything. However, what I did try was great. Oh, it is hard to go wrong with an open bar.
I plan to come back soon on a Thursday, the day they serve lobster rolls to let stay-​at-​home S see what he missed. I try to go back to all business that host Unilocal events. Sometimes it takes me longer than it should. Not this time I’ll be back for more of their wonderful food. Soon!

Yo Steph! I applaud you! Why? For putting this event together of course. Now lets see, where shall I begin… Lets start with…
Located in the heart of downtown Orinda lies this little bar/​restaurant called Table 24. This place has actually been here for quite awhile now, about 5 years according to manager/​owner Michael. I briefly chatted with him, and he explained he wanted his guest to feel at home when eating here. He wants to provide ingredients that are home-​grown from local friends around the area. And with the food provided tonight from beginning to end, you can tell if wasn’t from your local Safeway (bleh).
Now lets grub:
~ MAC-​N-​CHEESE: A three cheese blend with a little tabasco kick! It was hot, but luckily not over-​powering. Soft, buttery and cheesy! I went back for seconds! So did my new Unilocal friend Ian!
~ Grilled brussel prouts and (I believe) grilled peppers: Now, these aren’y my favorite veggies, but they served it up right! Cooked long enough to melt the reasons why we don’t eat these more often :) with all this grilled goodness, I’m surprised I didn’t see any ‘mushrooms’.
~ Chicken wings: Kind of tough, but you can tell it’s not a saltwater injected Foster Farms bird. These were the real deal chicken! Pretty decent in flavor too.
~ Pork ribs: At first they seemed over charred and dry, but once I ate my second piece of rib my tastebuds kicked into second gear. This pig was no joke. I could taste the natural flavor in it.
~ Sliders (the three types):
~~ Beef: Didn’t care about it too much. I think I’m starting to leam towards the darkside of veganism (Thanks Beyonce). I just notice the patty sizes seemed inconsistent with each slider. I couldn’t sense the flavoring, even though I scarfed it down. I simply just didn’t enjoy it. Sorry, I was never a slider fan to begin with.
~~ Pulled Pork: On the other hand, was just juicy goodness! The pork tender and sweet, as was the bread being sweet and soft. They just complimented each other well. Though the bread also seemed inconsistent, as some were toasted, and others were not.
~~ Lobster: Probably the STAR of the night! I’m glad I only ate one, because I would’ve devoured that waiter’s try. Fresh and… aww man, I just want another bite! You’ve got to get your claws on these!
~ Dessert: Chocolate Fudge Brownie (I think): Eh, was ok, nothing spectacular. Almost pazookie-​like.
~ Drinks were free. Heard they were good. Too bad I stopped drinking.

As far as service and staff, every one of them were courteous and friendly until the end. You can feel they wanted us to have a good time, and it worked. Because I know I definitely had a great time! I even recall Michael telling me, «He wants his employees to dress casually so they won’t feel restricted. So long as they dress nice and do their job is what matter to him.» Really cool, and if you’re reading this Michael, thank you!
Overall, I enjoyed this place and will someday be back to really explore that menu. Maybe even check out a game during happy hour. Support your locals guys and give Table 24 a try! Good night ya’ll!

How do you beat the Monday blues? By attending an elite event at Table 24 if you are lucky.
I am not too familiar with Orinda but this place was awesome from the minute we walked in. The rustic décor with an organic feel is such a lovely surprise. We were greeted by lovely Nique at the door, looking pretty as ever. Our new CM, YoSteph was making her rounds and being her usual awesome self.
The food and drinks here was nothing less than superb. The panko crusted mac and cheese and lobster sliders were my favorite. The mac and cheese was gooey, crispy and delicious and the lobster sliders were fresh and succulent. I also enjoyed the spicy grilled chicken wings, peppers and crispy brussel sprouts.
The bartenders didn’t play around. Both my mojito and dark&stormy were strong as heck. Thankfully my BF was driving us home. I was definitely more than tipsy by the end haha.
Got a chance to chat with Michael, the owner, and he was super friendly and told me about their buffalo chicken mac and cheese which sounds amazing and I must come back to try!
One small note, my bf and I noticed that the waitstaff would ask people at the tables near us for drink orders, but never gave us a glance. The waitress also would serve sliders to the tables to the left and right of us, but skipping us every time. Not sure why, but it was bit weird. I don’t think it was their intention to make us feel left out, so maybe just be more aware next time. We were skipped 5 – 6 times in a row when the tables around us were getting served. I mean, we like sliders too!

What another great YEE! Myself and my +1 arrived about 6:15. It was great to see Nique at the door, checking people in. I noticed right away that it was already packed inside! We headed to the bar to get some drinks. I opted for the mojito, while my friend went for a Manhattan on the rocks.
Then we went and got some food. I went for the wings, ribs and mac and cheese. Everything was so delicious! The mac and cheese was really good, adding the chicken in there really makes it a great dish. I’m not a huge mac & cheese fan, but it was good. The ribs were a great starter as well, but I’d have to say the chicken wings were my second favorite.
The lobster rolls was where it was at! I love me some lobster and these little bites packed in the lobster! We got the last two on the tray and the waiter said «I’d use my hands and get those extra chunks of lobster», which we had no problem doing! The waiter also informed us that they get a fresh shipment of lobster from Maine on Thursdays only — clearly noted and thumbs up.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to try the other two sliders… but that’s okay. The brownies for dessert were super yummy! They were gooey and definitely a good treat for any chocolate lover.
The staff at Table 24 was amazing! From the bartenders to the chefs and the wait staff, everyone did an amazing job tonight. We could ask them any questions about the food, drinks, etc. and they were all very knowledgable. I didn’t get to meet the owner… we were outside chatting it up with Jessica L. and her +1. I didn’t see Stephanie until the end, but she did a great job of putting this event together. If you’re close to Orinda, I would check out this spot! Solid food, great service and a nice play to come with your significant other or a group.

Another fabulous Unilocal Elite Event!
After checking-​in with the always lovely Nique, we made our way inside to grab a drink. I had to laugh when the bartender thanked us for ordering beer. (I don’t think they had anticipated such a rush for cocktails.)
All of the food (shishitos, watermelon salad, mac and cheese, brussels sprouts, beef sliders, lobster sliders, etc.) was delicious! The beef sliders are made from a combination of short rib/​chuck and ground on site. So juicy and good! The lobster sliders were equally as tasty. I thought I was done eating until they brought around dessert. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of the ooey gooey chocolatey brownie. *drool* We’ll definitely be back to enjoy a full meal!
To top off the generous amounts of food and beverages, we were surrounded by the wonderful company of fellow Unilocal Elites, our +1s, and friendly, attentive, overall awesome Table 24 staff.
Lastly, it was so nice to meet our new East Bay CM! Stephanie Y, we’ll do a Concord beer tour soon!

First, thanks to Stephanie and the folks at Table 24 for this event. It was also great to see Nique again after her time globe trotting. I’m always happy to see how nice the Unilocal crowd is in general, and this event was no different.
Table 24 is a nice looking establishment. Sitting at one end of the small open-​air mall that surrounds the theater it’s close to parking, fairly close to BART, and a few different coffee options.
This event started with a a self-​serve station of mac and cheese (fancy with breading and meat), spiced wings, ribs, pan fried Brussels sprouts and bacon, pan fried peppers, and watermelon bites with balsamic vinegar. Each and every one of the items were good, and I have no problem admitting I went back for seconds (thirds for the Brussels sprouts).
The service staff were constantly mingling with and circling the crowd. Our drinks never went dry and there was always someone we could ask about the menu or something we’d been served.
After the party was under way the sliders made their appearance. My wife and I tried the pulled pork, the lobster, and the traditional burger. They were all great and stood out from other places through the use of Hawaiian sweet rolls. The soft roll was a great change from what ends up being a dry bite from many of the places I’ve visited.
I keep going back to the service. I wish I got our main servers name, she had a sunny smile, talked with us about the brunch menu, and helped make sure my wife got another of the lobster sliders.
We’ve already planned our return, we’re going to grab our boy’o and bring him by for brunch sometime in the next week. We’ll see how the place is outside of party mode then ;)

This is the first time I have been in Orinda even though it’s only two BART stops from me. It’s nice. The kind of nice that always makes me wonder if the people in it have Michael Jackson music blasting swingers party and do Cirque du Soleil R-​rated kind of moves. I would be interested in moving here.
And I would already have a place to go for drinks and eat indulgent foods.
That brownie dessert was insane and so was the mac n cheese. The lobster slider was loaded with lobster and it was amazing. I don’t know if there are healthy options but I’m pretty sure there are since it is a nice town in the Bay Area. It just wouldn’t matter to me because I’d never order those.
Well, I would order the yummy Grapefruit cocktail again. Healthy enough.
Great event with generous hosts and fellow Unilocalers. It was great meeting Melanie B and her +1.
Thanks Table 24 and Stephanie Y!

Oh, how lucky I feel to have been on the Guest List for this event, it was like an extension of my weekend having some tasty nibbles while mingling with some awesome people.
The restaurant is nice, casual with some outdoor seating which is great now that Summer is finally here. We were treated to a huge selection of menu items which came as quite the surprise, there I was thinking it would be small bites and had already planned exactly where to eat after but oh no, Table 24 really took care of us with so much food I simply couldn’t try everything despite how much I wanted to. Everything was a hit too
— Buffalo Mac N Cheese — Omg, so good! It had Chicken INSIDE! All of the components for a meal in itself right there. Meat — Check! Carbs — Check! Cheese — Check! (
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— Watermelon Salad. So fresh and tasty.
— Beef Slider — So juicy and cooked perfectly. (
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— Chicken Wings. Great flavor.
— Ribs — A little on the dry side yet still really tasty
— Brussels Sprouts. One Vegetable that for the entire 33 years of my life I have refused to eat but still took a chance and whaddayaknow? I really liked them! The addition of Bacon probably helped. (
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— Lobster Slider. (
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— Pork Slider.
— Chocolate Brownie. More of a really gooey Mousse, so rich and tasty!!! (
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and of course a selection of drinks available including Beer, Wine and Cocktails.
My initial +1 wasn’t able to make it so I brought Hubs along with the promise of something tasty and maybe a drink or 2 so I played DD. No Cocktails for me but they did look really good!
It was great to see Nique in attendance alongside Stephanie plus Hubs and I got to know Eric A and Buddy Mike a little better while sharing a table while also spotting a few other familiar faces.
Best part of the evening was how awesome the staff and owner of Table 24 are. Now that I’m in the Walnut Creek area more often I’m excited to return and try more of the menu.
Thank you Stephanie, Nique and Table 24 crew!