ALAMO, CALIFORNIA — After months of construction and anticipation, one of Alamo’s most exciting new restaurants is officially welcoming customers.
The Post, a new American comfort food restaurant from the team behind Walnut Creek’s popular Main St Kitchen & Bar, has soft-opened in the former Forli Ristorante space at 3160 Danville Boulevard.
And if the first reviews from local residents are any indication, the new establishment is already off to a promising start.
“Just an FYI that The Post Restaurant in Alamo is now open,” wrote Debbie C. of Alamo in a November 4 online forum post.
Debbie and fellow resident Sherry R. stopped by for what Debbie described as “inaugural drinks” at the new restaurant, located between Subway and the Hospice Thrift Store in Stone Valley Center.
“The staff is friendly, the menu looks great, and Happy Hour is every day from 3-5 p.m.,” Debbie wrote.
The two sampled the happy hour wine offerings, which Debbie described positively, and gave a shoutout to bartender Jake.
Another resident, Sharon B. of Alamo, reported visiting the restaurant for dinner that evening.
“I went to The Post tonight and it was very very good. Two thumbs up!” Sharon wrote.
From the Team Behind Main St Kitchen & Bar
The Post isn’t the first restaurant venture for its owners.
According to the restaurant’s website, it’s a new concept from the team behind Main St Kitchen & Bar, an established restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek.
The restaurant describes its menu as American comfort food featuring fresh, local flavors, with an emphasis on familiar dishes prepared with quality ingredients.
Its name and concept are inspired by an early-1900s post office, although the restaurant itself is a thoroughly modern addition to Alamo’s dining scene.
The restaurant is taking over a particularly recognizable address.
Forli Ristorante, which previously occupied the space, was a longtime Alamo favorite known for its Italian food and a hopping bar.
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Daily Happy Hour and an Early Look at the Menu
The Bay Area Telegraph reviewed a copy of the restaurant’s menu–at least for the soft launch.
Starters include warm marinated olives ($8), crispy Brussels sprouts ($16), burrata on Acme toast ($17), and crispy fried calamari ($19). For something more substantial, diners can order a wedge salad ($18), a classic Caesar ($14), or a stuffed arancini ($15) featuring saffron risotto, mozzarella, and arrabbiata sauce.
The entrees range from a Wagyu burger ($28), topped with lettuce, tomato, beef patty, cheddar, and caramelized onion jam, to a grilled ribeye ($64) served with pommes dauphine and wild mushrooms.
There’s also pork schnitzel ($34), fish and chips ($28), a house-braised pot roast ($33), and a rotating fish of the day ($37). Pasta lovers have several choices, including shrimp fettuccine ($29), penne alla Norma ($24), rigatoni Bolognese ($28), and a four-cheese mac and cheese ($24). Desserts include mini apple crisps, pear upside-down cake, and a mini brownie.
The drinks menu is equally extensive, with a collection of house cocktails priced mostly between $14 and $18. The “Mint Condition” ($16), which has already attracted attention from local residents, combines bourbon, gin, tonic, lime, apple, and mint.
Other options include the “Wish You Were Here” ($15), featuring tequila, Aperol, passion fruit, agave, ginger, and lime, and the “Coming Up Roses” ($16), made with hibiscus-infused vodka, lemon, rose syrup, and prosecco.
For guests skipping alcohol, the restaurant has a dedicated “Zero-Proof” section, featuring the Stamp of Approval ($13) with lemon, orgeat, lavender syrup, and soda, and the Overnight Express ($15), made with fresh espresso, coconut, and coffee liqueur alternatives.
Happy hour may be one of the restaurant’s biggest draws. Offered daily from 3 to 5 p.m., it features $8 cocktails, $6 draft beers and wines, and a selection of $9 bites. Food options include Wagyu burger sliders, crispy fish bites, loaded tater tots, crispy arancini, spicy chicken tenders, spicy pulled pork tostadas, and fritto misto.
“That Mint Condition is calling my name!” wrote Brittany S. of Alamo.
Debbie also praised the Chardonnay and red wine selections offered during happy hour.
Although Debbie shared photographs of the menu with her original post, a complete menu was not available for independent review.
Still, the early reaction suggests residents are enthusiastic about both the food and beverage offerings.
A Welcome Addition to Alamo
The Post has been on our radar since August, when Bay Area Telegraph reported on signs appearing outside the former Forli location and construction crews working inside.
At that point, the restaurant was still taking shape, with no firm opening date announced.
Now, the first customers are coming through the doors.
The soft opening follows a busy year of changes along Danville Boulevard, including the transformation of the former Peasant’s Courtyard into The Courtyard Restaurant earlier this spring.
For a community with a relatively limited number of full-service dining establishments, The Post adds another option for residents who want to enjoy dinner or drinks without heading into downtown Walnut Creek or Danville.
How to Visit The Post
The restaurant is located at 3160 Danville Boulevard, Alamo, in Stone Valley Center, between Subway and the Hospice Thrift Store.
Its official website currently lists the following hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday-Sunday: 3-9 p.m.
- Happy hour: Daily during operating days, 3-5 p.m., according to an early customer report
Because the restaurant is still in its soft-opening phase, hours and menu availability may change.
The restaurant can be reached at 925-489-2603.
There’s no word yet on a formal grand-opening celebration, but we’ll keep you POSTed (see what we did there?) and try to stop in for a review.
