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1. Akemi Berkeley
4.5
Awesome(487)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Berkeley
Booked 3 times today
Opened in February 2015, AKEMI is the latest incarnation of miyuki on 1695 Solano Avenue in North Berkeley (Albany border) in the San Francisco Bay Area.Along with a revamped interior and exterior that includes salvaged wood and upgraded kitchen equipment, AKEMI features an updated menu spotlighting fresh ingredients and well-crafted flavors while retaining customer classics such as our sushi rolls. AKEMI is the new name we bestow upon the beauty that is good food with good people in a good place.For outdoor reservations please call the restaurant.
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2. Revival Bar+Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(2837)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 20 times today
Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cocktails, and our bar menu is available to satisfy after-the-show appetites. The entire dining room is available for meetings and buy outs.
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3. three.one four pizzeria
4.7
Exceptional(234)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Berkeley
Booked 14 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.
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4. Skates on the Bay
4.5
Awesome(7602)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Berkeley
Booked 52 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. Ajanta Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1105)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Berkeley
Booked 1 time today
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.
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6. Roses on Adeline
4.7
Exceptional(74)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 7 times today
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.
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7. Creekwood Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1055)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 13 times today
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."
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8. Heroic Italian - Berkeley
4.9
Exceptional(138)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 3 times today
Discover a Unique Artisanal Italian Experience in Downtown BerkeleyTucked away on a quiet side street in Downtown Berkeley, our restaurant and wine bar offers a peaceful escape with a charming outdoor patio—perfect for those seeking a Gourmet Casual experience.We blend the finest imported Italian meats and cheeses with fresh, locally sourced produce and herbs to create unforgettable flavors. Our carefully curated selection of Italian and Californian wines pair beautifully with our handmade sandwiches, fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and vibrant salads.Enjoy your meal your way: with full table service or through convenient QR code ordering for a seamless, contactless experience. Either way, we’ll bring the food and wine straight to your table.
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9. Assemble Kitchen
4.0
Excellent(334)
Price: Moderate
• American • Richmond
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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10. Pippal
4.4
Awesome(69)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Emeryville
Booked 5 times today
Pippal is a Culinary Adventure Through India. Pippal celebrates the country’s many diverse culinary regions, in a fast and casual environment.

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