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1. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(3671)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 23 times today
The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is a waterfront restaurant because it offers stunning views of the Bay Bridge from every table, both indoors and on the tented patio. The restaurant is located on Pier 7 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, which is in the heart of the waterfront area. Reviewers consistently highlight the breathtaking views and the waterfront location as a key feature of their dining experience.
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2. Skates on the Bay
4.5
Awesome(7601)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Berkeley
Booked 62 times today
Skates on the Bay is a waterfront restaurant located on the Bay in Berkeley, California. Reviews rave about its 'unique' location, where guests walk over water to enter the restaurant, and enjoy stunning views of the Bay. The restaurant is praised for its 'waterfront dining with great views', making it an ideal spot for relaxing dining and sunset viewing.
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3. Limewood Bar & Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2571)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 61 times today
Limewood Bar & Restaurant is a waterfront eatery with a bay view patio seating. As reviews point out, it offers 'spectacular views of the bay', 'great views of the Bay', and 'a great view of the bay'. The restaurant's description also mentions the 'stunning view' that adds to its charm. The food is also highly praised, making it a well-rounded waterfront dining experience.
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4. The Berkeley Boathouse
4.2
Awesome(602)
Price: Expensive
• American • Berkeley
Booked 13 times today
The Berkeley Boathouse is a waterfront restaurant as mentioned in its description and in several reviews. The restaurant's location on Marina Blvd, Berkeley, offers breathtaking views of the Bay, yachts, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Many reviews praise the beautiful views and the relaxing ambiance of the restaurant, making it a perfect spot for dining and enjoying the Bay's scenery.
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5. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge
4.4
Awesome(185)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 11 times today
Welcome to Study Hall! Located on the 12th floor. Indoor/outdoor dining with stunning views of the area. Beverage Centric - light food menu with Pacific, Oceana and Asian inspired appetizers, share plates and entrees
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6. ZINO
4.2
Awesome(434)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Berkeley
Booked 4 times today
A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley. ZINO features a rotating menu of cuisines, complemented by a modern cocktail program infused with Mediterranean flavors and spices. ZINO is a gathering place for people of the community to socialize, celebrate, and share in the unique flavors of one of the most diverse regions of the world.Vegetarian menu available.For Parties of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly.
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7. Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Emeryville
4.3
Awesome(127)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Emeryville
Booked 21 times today
Indulge in Asian cuisine next to a lovely view of the bay at Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant. This restaurant is famous for its off-the-menu dimsum, lavish lunch specials and authentic Chinese recipes, served in spacious surrounds that include a scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The seafood menu features savory dishes made with pacific lobster, large rock cod, Alaskan king crab and coral trout alongside others. The menu at Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant also boasts beef, lamb, chicken and vegetable entrees alongside a nice range of dessert. The restaurant's open space and bustling ambiance make it a good pick for large group outings. Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant also provides catering services that can be tailored towards different events, including graduations, birthday parties and weddings.
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8. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
4.0
Excellent(36)
Price: Expensive
• Izakaya • Berkeley
Booked 4 times today
Fish & Bird is a unique izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine, integrating fresh local, organic, and sustainable ingredients with curated traditional ingredients from Japan. The sophisticated interpretation of traditional dishes is a reflection of the current trends in metropolitan Japan. Enjoy dining in a casual yet comfortable dining room or at our full bar with Japanese whiskey and small-batch spirits, unique sake, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Limited outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk, weather permitting. We are located six blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station. Ample street parking is also available. Our accolades include Michelin Michelin-recommended list, San Francisco Chronicle's Top Japanese Restaurant in the Bay Area, Eater SF 38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay, Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America 2021, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area's Best Restaurants 2022: The Top Ten, and many more.
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9. Claremont Lobby Bar
4.4
Awesome(38)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Berkeley
The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views.
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10. Assemble Kitchen
4.0
Excellent(334)
Price: Moderate
• American • Richmond
Booked 1 time today
Anchored within the historic Richmond Marina neighborhood, with perhaps the most beautiful and inclusive views in the Bay Area, Assemble Kitchen offers a casual and approachable experience with a hint of history that both roots you to the present and takes you back in time. Assemble Kitchen has been wowing its patrons since it opened in February 2013. Located next to the spectacular Craneway Pavilion and adjacent the Rosie the Riveter Visitor’s center, our stylish industrial décor complements our modern menu of “re-tooled American classics.”
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