When you spend your working hours cooped up inside, isn’t it nice to get outside and enjoy the fresh air? Sometimes having a drink and a bite to eat on an outdoor patio is just what you need to unwind from a busy week at the office, and for Lafayette locals, Rustic Tavern is one of the go-to destinations for al fresco dining.

Rustic Tavern puts an emphasis on comfort in both the menu (which features heritage American cookery, seasonal ingredients, local brews) and in its atmosphere. You'll find an inviting space with simple decor and warm service, as well as a patio area lined with heaters that is also partially covered, so you can comfortably enjoy your meal even during a light rain or on a brisk evening. Yelp reviewers commend the beer and wine lists, which feature seasonal and local offerings, as well as the kale salad and pork chops.

Rustic Tavern
3576 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 385-0559
rustictavernlafayette.com
www.yelp.com/biz/rustic-tavern-lafayette

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