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Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(9,331)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.9(16,168)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 3
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(778)Forest Hill / West Portal - 4
La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.8(8,654)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
Waterbar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(11,122)Financial District / Embarcadero
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STK - San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(1,463)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
Four Kings
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.6(208)Chinatown - 3
Dalida
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,171)Presidio - 4
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,403)Western Addition - 5
Nopa - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.6(3,653)North Panhandle / USF
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Boulevard
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(9,188)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,921)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 3
A16 - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(5,086)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio - 4
Octavia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(2,710)Pacific Heights - 5
The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(6,286)Downtown / Union Square
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Ajanta Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.7(1,105)Ajanta features regional dishes from all over India, offered through a menu that changes every month. We feature organic chicken and vegetables. When possible, we use local and sustainable products. All seafood is sustainable, obtained from Monterey Fish Market. All meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free.
Ajanta has been voted best Indian restaurant in the entire San Francisco Bay Area by Zagat Guide from 2009-2014. We were also voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area A-List contest from 2009-2011 and 2013. In addition, we have received top reviews in several publications, including the East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, and the Contra Costa Times. We are also included in Michelin Guide.
Our elegant dining hall features art inspired from the famous Ajanta caves in India.Babette
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(159)At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting.
Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Berkeley
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.6(117)Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Portland, and BerkeleySAFFRON KITCHEN
Price: Expensive•Afghan•4.7(105)From Kabul to the mediteranean, at Saffron Kitchen we provide Afghan cuisine with a unique mediteranean flavors using herbs and spices along the silk-road region. Our recipes have stood the test of time for generations of home cooking. Our dumplings like Mantu and Ashak will remind of the ear east feasts while the various Kabobs of chicken, lamb, beef, and seafood are driven from the central asian recipes and spices. We offer an excellent vegetarian selection on our menu as well. To complement the food menu, we offer an excellent selection of premium wines, spirits, and many kinds of beer on tab.
Creekwood Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,051)Creekwood Restaurant, located at 3121 Sacramento Street, officially opened its doors on Friday, November 16, 2018. The location spans 1,700 square feet, seats 50 inside and 20 people on the patio and will feature a California – Italian menu. The atmosphere is cozy, warmly lit, with wood paneled walls and custom lighting. We serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays as well!
“We are thrilled to be a neighborhood restaurant serving our community. We have a great pizza oven and create custom Neapolitan style pizzas. Diners should come hungry and ready to enjoy freshly made pasta, meatballs, steak, lamb, seafood, salads and house made desserts all of which feature seasonal ingredients. We also have a wide selection of wine, beer and espresso drinks."Roses on Adeline
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.7(72)Where love for Food, Art & Community thrives.
Seasonally driven bar food & cocktails with an emphasis on quality and freshness, beer, wine & great vibes too!
Our menu features comforts & classics with a sprinkle of innovation and creativity.
Fresh, seasonal, local California fusion.
Skates on the Bay
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(7,589)Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay now boasts a modern and stunning decor, a new Raw Bar, elegant Private Dining Room and innovative local-driven menus.Limewood Bar & Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.5(2,559)Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.
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From verified diners like you
- PPamelaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoThis is now our "go-to" place pre-Berkeley Rep on the weekends. The outdoor patio is beautiful, the service is warm, friendly, and prompt, and the food is delicious. The sandwiches are particularly good.More infoHeroic Italian - BerkeleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley•4.9
- AAmyVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoWaitress was wonderful and the food was good. Not gourmet but good.More infoRevival Bar+KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley•4.5
- KkristinSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agovery nice server, attentive and competent. Food here are always big, especially appetizer, so extra treat. location can't be beat anyways. it takes them awhile to get the food out so order early.More infoStudy Hall Rooftop LoungePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley•4.3
- JJerryVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews5.0Dined on May 31, 2025Fabulous food, great service, can't wait to return!More infoFish & Bird Sousaku IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Izakaya• Berkeley•4.1
- CChuckVIPLos Angeles •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 17, 2025Gretchen was our rockstar! She made sure that we had everything we needed and was able to accommodate our demanding table of 10 for graduation. Thank you!!More infoZINOPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Berkeley•4.3
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Dog friendly restaurants in Berkeley include Limewood Bar & Restaurant, Babette and Creekwood Restaurant
Child friendly restaurants in Berkeley include Skates on the Bay, Babette and Creekwood Restaurant
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