6 Best Restaurants for People Watching in El Cerrito

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bon Delire

4.5

Awesome(356)

Price: Expensive

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 47 times today

Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.

2. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(11138)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 172 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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3. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.6

Exceptional(711)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 27 times today

May and David Wasem's flagship location Grand Lake Kitchen location offers American classics and warm hospitality. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 8 at Lake Merritt and 15at the Dimond location.Grand Lake Kitchen at Lake Merritt has a full bar, bustling dining room, outdoor patio, take-out counter, and The Bubble Room (private dining)

4. Acquolina

4.7

Exceptional(499)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 12 times today

In Italian, Acquolina means “mouthwatering” – illustrating what happens when you see a delicious, inviting dish. This phenomenon can only happen when food is made with passion and love. For us, food “is a social matter. ” In turn, Acquolina weds a passion for food with a real respect for the community in which it stands – welcoming a mix of locals and visitors, singles and families, welcoming guests of all ages and lifestyles.At Acquolina, we endeavor to create a vibrant and lively atmosphere where our patrons can revel in the experience of an authentic and “regional” Italian meal. The Tuscan-infused menu is meant to pair with an assortment of wines, with samplings from Italy and California. In the spirit of the Tuscan Trattoria, everything is meant to be authentic – the pasta boiler and the pizza oven came direct from Italy, brought here to guarantee a perfect plate of “al dente” pasta and a perfect slice of thin crust pizza.

5. Barbara Pinseria

4.5

Awesome(186)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • North Beach

Booked 10 times today

Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.

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6. Cultivar Ghirardelli Square Tasting Room

4.8

Exceptional(7)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Russian Hill

Booked 1 time today

Fun, lively and vibrant, Cultivar Tasting Room, located in the historic Ghirardelli Square creates the ideal atmosphere to enjoy our farm to table Flights & Bites menu that pair well with wines from Cultivar and Caspar Estate.This new spot by Cultivar, features a menu of our wines, available by the glass, flight, or bottle or enjoy our extensive Flights & Bites Menu. Cultivar Wine produces and curates small lot wines that express terroir from the best California wine appellations. These sought-after wines with typically less than 200 cases available, are offered first to our Cultivar Wine Club members and our Cultivar SF wine bar & restaurant. With regular acclaim from critics like James Suckling and featured in Wine & Spirits and Wine Enthusiast.We are located within Ghirardelli Square right by the fountain, steps from the Ghirardelli Chocolate company, overlooking Acquatic Park, a lovely walk from Fort Mason and the Presidio, as well as Fisherman's Wharf.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Bon Delire

2. Waterbar

3. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4. Acquolina

5. Barbara Pinseria

6. Cultivar Ghirardelli Square Tasting Room

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