Sipeos Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Walnut Creek

Took a drive of over 1.5 hours to finally try this new concept restaurant after almost 9months of it being open! We should have come here a lot sooner! We were not sure of what to expect but had heard rave reviews from friends and patrons. Sipeos is a Mediterranean restaurant that is vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options. As you walk to the entrance, you pass through the elegant and modern outside dining patio. The large glass doors are welcoming and you are greeted by the host who searches up your reservation, if you have one, or takes you to the table. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and the service is excellent. They are always watching to make sure the water is full and if you need anything during your dining experience. We really lucked as both owners happen to be there and we were able to get the backstory about the concept. We asked for popular recommendations and so we started off with the large Mezze platter, complete with tasty flatbread squares served with green olives, veggies and 3 dips (eggplant similar to baba ganoush, a tasty red pepper, and an amazing whipped feta dip). What an incredible way to start off the evening. The cocktails we had to start with were the Modest Adonis, Salted Pineapple, Cherry Sherry, and the Citrine, which was a zero-proof cocktail. I have to say, the drinks were mixed to perfection and I enjoyed these much more than my regular go to counterparts at restaurants. The old-fashioned is a perfect replacement to those served elsewhere, with low alcohol! Still could not believe what I was drinking. Then we moved onto the gazpachos. These were three of the most unique and delicious cold soups I have ever had! The mango was sweet and spicy at the same time and the tomatillo one added a soothing relief to the zing from the mango gazpacho. On to the flatbreads! Under the Tuscan Sun was delicious. I would have never thought of having cannellini beans on a pizza, but wow, especially with the accompaniments of the roasted garlic, arugula and the vinaigrette!! The white truffle oil put the dish over the top! The other flatbread was the shawarma cauliflower. What an amazing way to have a veggie pizza. I know ethnic pizzas are a rave right now, and this ranks up near the top. Finally, we had the Impossible Kefta skewers. A perfectly seasoned creation served with flavored rice, chimichurri sauce, feta and pickled cucumbers/onions/tomatoes. Don't leave if you are stuffed. You must try the Mediterranean Cocoa Mousse and the Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream. A perfect ending to an incredible dining experience! A big thank you to the wonderful owners who were able to chat with us and tell us their story. We will...

I don't eat out too much and when I do I enjoy supporting smaller vegan and vegetarian places. The occasion presented itself when my dad had a family visit day at his workplace in Walnut Creek, and during our visit there my mom and I decided to have lunch with him at a vegetarian/ vegan place. After quickly searching in happycow, I found Sepios vegetarian and Roasted vegan restaurants at or near downtown Walnut Creek with very different but excellent menus. I was in the mood for pizza and others in my family wanted soup. The varied Mediterranean dishes at Sipeos won my family and I over. We reserved a slot through Sepios' system but I came there earlier and parked at the nearby parking garage (free for 3 hours). Getting there early was not a problem as there was plenty of seating. The serving staff there, (I believe her name is Sophie, but my sincere apologies if I got it wrong), was super sweet and helped us out all throughout including explaining the options in a very understandable way. We all got the unique mango based gazpacho, which the serving lady explained would be spicy and sweet, and which we found super delicious. The small flatbread plate with dips and veggies also helped whet our appetite. The roasted red bell pepper based dip was especially flavorful and I would highly recommend. Then we got the vegan versions of cauliflower shawarma pizza, the eggplant honey pizza, and the cauliflower skewers with rice and harrisa side (which was spicy exactly as described). All of them were super tasty. The vegan version of pistachio cream cheese dessert was a delicious ending to our visit. There were other delicious options including soft serve which I had to shelve for a next visit. My compliments to the chef and his team there for the timely and wonderful preparation of the meals catering to vegan options. We also got a chance to meet one of the owners, Hetal, which was super nice. We had a nice conversation about his and his partner's core reason behind the Sepios name of the restaurant and he exemplified this by sharing the non alcoholic very low sugar or sugar free drinks collection he had in stock and allowing us to sample one of them, the Rosé. Thank you Sipeos (Hetal and team) for the great lunch experience. Best wishes for your business and I hope to come here in the future. Tip: you can use your toast account to earn reward points and redeem them for future visits. P.S. I added this review on yelp and...

What an incredible addition to the local dining scene! This new restaurant truly exceeded all expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service.

The drink menu is phenomenal—whether you’re in the mood for a creative non-alcoholic option or a perfectly crafted cocktail, they’ve got you covered. Every drink we tried was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor.

The food was absolutely superb. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, full of rich, layered flavors, and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can tell the kitchen puts great care into every plate.

Special thanks to our server, Neeley, who made our experience even more enjoyable. He was extremely knowledgeable, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely passionate about the menu. His recommendations were spot-on, and his warm personality made us feel right at home.

If you’re looking for exceptional food, outstanding drinks, and first-class service, this is the place. We can’t wait...