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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in East Bay

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in East Bay? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Rosenblum Cellars restaurant
4.9
4.9 (700)
$30 and under
Winery
Oakland
About the restaurant
Since 1978, Rosenblum has become one of the most-awarded and highly-rated California Zinfandel portfolios. Having more than 50 Zinfandels with 90+ points from Wine Spectator, it’s a record for Zinfandel lovers, but for us it’s just business as usual.
Top review
Karenvip
Dined 2 days ago
I’m a wine club member so I went to pick up my wine shipment. I had a lovely glass of wine and some cheese and crackers sitting outside on a beautiful day. Life is good.
A photo of Commis Dining Room restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1218)
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland
About the restaurant
Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.

Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements.

Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.



Top review
Dorothyvip
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
Dining at Commis is an experience--meant to be savored and enjoyed, slowly, admiring all the differences in taste and textures. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, asked many questions, and watched as the dishes were prepared and presented to us. Service was immaculate; even the utensils were unique and one of a kind. The owner came over to our table; we enjoyed talking about the art of food!
A photo of Blossom and Root Kitchen restaurant
4.9
4.9 (142)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Danville
About the restaurant
Featuring plant based ingredients, elevated cooking techniques, a creative beverage list and a colorful ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Blossom & Root is the Tri-Valley dining destination for anyone curious about - or naturally inclined towards contemporary vegan fare with an "Eat Local" emphasis. Private dining is available. The pretty space is full of blue patterns and hues, with lots of plants (decorative and possibly edible). Featuring just as creative of a bar program as menu. Joe Steiner has elevated the bar program to match our eclectic menu by Chef Chris Johnson. Together the team puts out beautiful food and beverages not to be missed.
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Sandyvip
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
Our experience was excellent and plan to come here every week on date night. We had the Veggie Tempura, Ceasar salad and both pastas and they were all delicious! Thank you for putting the Ceasar dressing on the top of the salad instead of the bottom. The drinks are so unique everyone should try them. I had the Lavendar Champagne cocktail and Apple shrub and they were organic and yummy:-)
A photo of Shadowbrook Winery restaurant
4.9
4.9 (546)
$50 and over
Winery
Walnut Creek
About the restaurant
Shadowbrook Winery has become the East Bay’s most decorated winery with over 75 medals. Shadowbrook is a small production family-owned winery located in the foothills of Mt. Diablo. We offer a diverse selection of exceptional red wines, along with some fantastic white wine options. Whether you're looking for a wine tasting experience, a glass or bottle to enjoy, or even a variety of local beers on draft, we’ve got something for everyone. Pair it all with our excellent food menu for the perfect experience.
We offer various seating options all with beautiful views of Mt. Diablo and our vineyards. There truly isn't a bad seat in the house! Most seating is outdoors to enjoy the scenery, with covered patios, shade, and umbrellas for warm days, plus heaters, a fireplace, and fire pits for cooler weather. We also offer indoor seating, though it does not have the same views. All seating is first-come, first-served. Please note we are reservation-only, so plan ahead!

Top review
Joshua
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great visit, so lucky we, have a local winery option!
A photo of Via del Corso restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1212)
$30 and under
Italian
Berkeley
About the restaurant
a destination
… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.

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Richardvip
Dined 4 days ago
Via del Corso is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants in Berkeley. The food is superb and the experience is top notch every time we visit. Our server, Claudia, was delightful and made us feel special throughout our meal.
A photo of Juanita & Maude restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1726)
$50 and over
American
Albany
About the restaurant
An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list.

Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.

Top review
Lauravip
Dined 4 days ago
This is a very special place! The food is delicious and the entire wait staff is great and professional. Menu options so specially created and novelty cocktails/wines to match. We have come here for years now and it never disappoints. Come as a neighborhood spot or a special occasion, super special for either. Can't wait to return!
A photo of Reve restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2517)
$50 and over
French
Lafayette
About the restaurant
Indoor / Standard Table = dining room. Outdoor = Garden Tent / Patio. Starting October 29, 2024 seating will be in an enclosed heated garden tent. Fully outdoor garden is available by phone only 7 days in advance, weather permitting. Reservations available for 8 or less. To inquire about parties of 9-14 please call.

RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire.
This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro run by Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy & his wife, Laura. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the 'burbs. But lucky for you, that’s exactly where 5-star chef Paul Magu will be paying homage to the French comfort food that he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris. We’re talking authentic French onion soup. Steamed mussels. Steak frites. And don’t forget creme brulee… 2021 -2024 Michelin recognized Open Table "Diner's Choice" 2017-2024





Top review
Robert
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food and ambiance. Great experience all around
A photo of Mago restaurant
4.8
4.8 (55)
$50 and over
Contemporary Latin
Oakland
About the restaurant
Mägo is a family owned and operated fine dining restaurant from Chef Mark Liberman. We offer an exciting tasting menu cooked over wood fire, offering our take on Contemporary Colombian fare, anchored in an understanding of using Northern California ingredients, simple flavors in bold combinations.

Our tasting menu focuses on ingredients that are at their most peak in deliciousness .This usually means produce that is in season, which in turn means they are their most flavorful, which is one of the reasons why we change our menu daily. In order to ensure the proper planning of your evening, please allow for 2.5 hours.

We also offer an a la carte dining experience at our bar that is available for walk in guests.

The restaurant’s informal atmosphere features an open kitchen surrounded by intimate tables, outdoor heated garden patio and chefs counter seating. From the warm greeting you receive upon entering until your final goodbye, we invite you to feel at home.


Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
The best meal we have had in years! The tasting menu was one delicious item after another. The service was excellent from the server, the sommelier, the porters, to the chefs. Every bite was a surprise matching flavor profiles I would not have thought worked but were sheer perfection. The sommelier recommended an excellent Chilean wine that matched well with every course. I cannot think of anything that could have made our dining experience better. I look forward to many more visits to Mago!
A photo of Bardo Lounge & Supper Club restaurant
4.9
4.9 (477)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Oakland
About the restaurant
Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music.

Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

Top review
Lindsey
Dined 1 day ago
We sat at the bar, the service was great. Each dish we ordered was delicious, the ribeye was the best. Took the bartender’s recommendation about drinks and they were excellent.
A photo of Casa Orinda restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2490)
$31 to $50
American
Orinda
About the restaurant
Casa Orinda has been serving the finest Western and Italian food in the area for the past 84 years. We are famous for our fried chicken, prime beef, and classic Italian pasta, chicken, and veal dishes -- everything being made from scratch in our kitchen using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

Our full service mahogany bar is a popular stop for locals and visitors looking for a nice refreshment and a hearty meal in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. We have three dining rooms, each with a slightly different character afforded by our hand-formed brass hearth fireplace, Western original art collection, famous antique gun collection, and alluring floral arrangements.

Top review
Mike
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing... 85 years has to be a validation all by itself
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