Best Restaurants with a Fireplace in Kensington

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1. Julia's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1735)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 12 times today

Teatime Tuesdays | 12pm-2pmIndoor DiningLunchWednesday - Saturday | 12pm-2pmDinnerTuesday-Saturday | 5pm-7:45pmLocated on the second floor of the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan Historic Hotel, Julia's boasts a beautiful over-sized fireplace, and ornate details true to Morgan's iconic Moorish Gothic architectural design.Julia's offers an innovative, creative, contemporary approach to your dining experience and is inspired by local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring wines carefully selected from regions around the world.

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2. three.one four pizzeria

4.6

Exceptional(237)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Berkeley

Booked 9 times today

We are located in the historic Lalime's space in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.Our intentions with three.one four was to create a dining experience that is so captivating, it transcends all others. Our menu features small bites, salads, and World Class rustic pies from acclaimed Chef Mario Vollera. We utilize high quality Italian cheeses and fresh local products in our food and our menu is partnered with a carefully curated wine list featuring an extensive by the glass offering. We believe that our elevated food paired with our warm, intuitive, yet unobtrusive service style will help make three.one four a buzz-worthy neighborhood destination for many years to come.

3. Agrodolce

4.5

Awesome(1486)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 9 times today

From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.

4. Skates on the Bay

4.5

Awesome(7605)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Berkeley

Booked 61 times today

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.

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5. The Berkeley Boathouse

4.2

Awesome(603)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Berkeley

Booked 8 times today

Enjoy a diversified and innovative menu prepared by our culinary team highlighting fresh, local ingredients paying tribute to purveyors from California and the Bay Area. With an emphasis on contemporary California cuisine, the Boathouse menu is inspired by the Berkeley waterfront offering the classic California dishes infused with global influences in an artful presentation to amuse your senses. Designed for sharing, our well-balanced menu consists of a selection of small plates, flatbreads, sides, composed salads, and main entrées.

6. Babette

4.8

Exceptional(163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 8 times today

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.

7. Wine So Cru

4.8

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Berkeley

Wine So Cru is a wine merchant and lounge located in Berkeley. We offer a curated selection of wines from around the world. Enjoy wine by the glass in our relaxing lounge, or purchase a bottle to take home.Wine So Cru is owned and operated by Nu-Beer Putthongvilai, a Certified Sommelier. Nu-Beer loves sharing her passion for wine and strives to create a relaxing neighborhood hangout where friends can gather.We look forward to meeting you!

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8. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9342)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 181 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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9. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4413)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 99 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

10. Casa Orinda

4.7

Exceptional(2631)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Orinda

Booked 13 times today

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.

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RoseanneVIP
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Dined outside - had a delicious meal and excellent service!
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three.one four pizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Berkeley
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4.6
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madeleine
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We enjoyed another delicious meal with great service! Brittany, our server, was kind, attentive and efficient as she served us in a timely manner and made very good recommendations about what to order. The view of the emerging sunset was spectacular!
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Skates on the BayPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Berkeley
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4.5
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Cynthia
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My husband and I went here for Tea Time on Tuesday. I primarily wanted to bring him for the ambience and beautiful ambience and architecture. The food was great and the Jasmine tea was phenomenal. You have access to explore the building and we enjoyed some time in the study as well.
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Julia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley
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4.7
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Matogoma
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
The waiter was nice and knowledgeable about the menu.
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The Berkeley BoathousePrice: Expensive• American• Berkeley
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4.2
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maryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •90 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
lovely as always experience. food is like Im back in Italy and the staff and owner are wonderful
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AgrodolcePrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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4.5

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