Reviews - Venus
Reviews summary
Tucked in the East Bay, this colorful, warmly decorated spot balances eclectic American breakfasts with standout Indian dinners. Warm hosts and semi-private booths create a welcoming atmosphere for date nights and groups; portions are generous and dishes like naan, brussels sprouts, vindaloo, and gulab jamun draw high praise. Brunch is hit-or-miss — some breakfast items lack seasoning and timing can be slow — and prices run high. Overall it’s best experienced in the evening for authentic, spice-forward Indian cuisine.
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Last update : 17.08.2023
We had a lovely date night here! The atmosphere is really nice and I love the new decorations. All the food we ordered was delicious! We had the coconut chicken curry dinner and the karahi chicken dinner! The chicken was juicy, the sauces were so flavorful, and the naan was fresh! Be prepared for large serving sizes for the dinner! My only recommendations for the restaurant would be for them to serve the water cold, and I also think they should play music from Indian as the background music.
Wasn't friendly lack warmth and personality.. we left after 3mins Places looked close we was the only guest which seem wire being Saturday..
Both the brunches American eclectic and the Indian foods are delicious. I love the fresh hot naan. For breakfast I especially recommend the challah French toast get it with the berries! , the lemon-ricotta pancakes for a really rich indulgence, and the farmer 's omelette, which is chock-full of vegetables and easily makes two meals. The Indian brunch plate is an interesting and tasty option if you 're looking for something really different for breakfast. They have just started serving very reasonably priced delicious lunch specials including a rice plate, a naan wrap, and a naan pizza. The interior is being reorganized during the pandemic to-go-only period, and it looks like the buffet table isn 't coming back. Please bring it back, you guys! I loved that buffet!! The owner, Deepak, manager Jaggi sorry if I 'm misspelling the name , and the other staff members are really customer-friendly and welcoming.
Their vindaloo and tikka masala were really tasty, we loved their spice flavor combinations. We had the lamb versions, and the meat was tender, juicy, and succulent. It came with generous helpings of brown or basmati rice, and roasted broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and sweet yams. I would happily go back to this restaurant and try out their other dishes!
We showed up for a late Sunday brunch. The service was a little slow, but it was Sunday, and we weren't in a hurry. The food was good enough, but I feel for me to get the authentic experience, I'll have to return for dinner and try the Indian food. Well, I returned, and I have to say brunch is not their thing. There are plenty of average brunch places you can go to in the East Bay and be completely satisfied. Anyone reviewing Venus as a brunch place is missing out on outstanding Indian cuisine. The food is excellent, and Deepak the same guy that served us brunch was also working the dinner shift when does this guy sleep?? Deepak is a great server and host, making everyone feel welcome. I'm not sure if he's part-owner of this place, but there's passion in his voice when he talks about the restaurant and its food; it's the voice of a representative, not a server. All of the food was delicious, but I particularly liked the gulab jamun for dessert; it was the best version of that dish I've ever had. I believe I found my Indian restaurant for the East Bay! BB
