Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Richmond

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1. Juanita & Maude

4.9

Exceptional(1816)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 24 times today

An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list. Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.

2. 54 Mint

4.7

Exceptional(3471)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 31 times today

54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.

3. Corzetti

4.6

Exceptional(425)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 13 times today

Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.

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4. Julia's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1733)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 17 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.

5. Bodega SF

4.7

Exceptional(95)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 35 times today

Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho’s family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The brand’s success continued as Ho organized pop-up events, eventually transitioning to meal packages throughout the pandemic to meet demand. In 2022, Ho and his partners opened Bodega SF’s brick-and-mortar location, again located in the Tenderloin District, bringing high-quality Vietnamese cuisine back to the community with a modernized, casual fine dining experience. The family-style concept allows visitors to sample its variety of authentic, creative dishes.

6. ZINO

4.3

Awesome(433)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Berkeley

Booked 2 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. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.5

Awesome(771)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 41 times today

Right in the heart of Rockridge, Oakland, ACRE Kitchen & Bar is all about simple, seasonal food done right. Led by Chef Dirk Tolsma, we source from the best Northern California farms and purveyors to create dishes that are fresh, honest, and made to be shared.Our fresh ground brisket burger on a house-baked bun? A local favorite. The berbere-spiced fried chicken? Crispy, bold, and packed with flavor. Some dishes rotate with the seasons, but the commitment to great ingredients never changes.We work with FEED Sonoma Co-Op, Star Route Farms, Full Belly Farm, Monterey Fish, and Rocky’s Chicken to bring you the best of what’s local.Proudly awarded Gold for Best New Restaurant in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Awards, we’re here to serve up great food with a true taste of Northern California.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.

8. China Live

4.6

Exceptional(3397)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 109 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

9. Trestle

4.8

Exceptional(2901)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 36 times today

Hi Neighbor!At Trestle, we remember a time, not too long ago, where people took pause to enjoy a meal in the presence of great company, giving it the reverence and respect deserved. We provide a dining experience served in courses, with the satisfaction and warmth found at a family gathering, creating the foundation to a proper meal. Every day we feature a changing 4 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $52/person. Unfortunately, we do not offer ala-carte options.We are able to accommodate vegetarian options nightly. We do our best to accommodate other allergies/restrictions based on the menu for that evening. Due to our limited spacing, we can accommodate parties of 8 or less only.

10. Hinata Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(229)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 10 times today

Hinata is a Sushi Omakase restaurant located in San Francisco's Van Ness district. We use quality ingredients along with authentic techniques to bring the most surprising and innovative Omakase experience to our guest.We offer a prix fixe sushi menu starting at $98. Our menu will change daily, depending on the season and what is available from the Toyosu Market in Japan. Our full course meal will include multiple courses: 18 pieces of nigiri sushi, 3 refreshing bites, miso soup, and house-made dessert.Please note:- We only offer a set Omakase tasting menu (each reserved seat MUST order the Omakase)- We can not accommodate Vegetarians/Vegans.- We require 24 hour notice for any allergies and dietary restriction modifications- We are unable to modify the menu on the same day of the reservation- Please review the CANCELATION/NO-SHOW policy before booking We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
High tea in an exquisite setting - what could be better?
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Julia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley
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4.6
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Anna
1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, great service. Definitely Going back soon
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54 MintPrice: Expensive• Italian• SOMA
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4.7
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Julia
Tahoe / Reno Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We went during a lunch a late lunch early dinner arrived at 2 PM. The restaurant was very empty. We felt like we had a private dining experience.! we ordered almost every pasta pizza dish on the menu. They were all authentic and fresh and delicious.
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CorzettiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.6
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DonVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
J&M is such a great neighborhood restaurant. It's a treat to dine at a high-end restaurant in your neighborhood. And it presents itself as welcoming, not stodgy. Great cocktails, solid wine list, and great food in a convivial atmosphere make for a great night out.
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Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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4.9
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Namrata
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
Fantastic experience from the accomodaing hostess to the bartender who gave great advice on food and drinks. I loved my cocktail. The food was amazing! Each dish was unique and incredibly flavorful. I went with foodie friends and we all left happy. I can’t wait to go back, the challenge will be deciding whether to eat what I had or try some new thing new :-)
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Bodega SFPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7

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