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Diners' Choice: Californian restaurants in East Bay

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Californian cuisine in East Bay? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Sun Moon Studio restaurant
5.0
5 (28)
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland
About the restaurant
Sun Moon Studio is a farm and producer-driven restaurant in West Oakland by Chefs Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper.

We offer a multi-course tasting menu for $150 per person in our intimate 4 table dining room. An optional beverage pairing is available for $90 per person.The focus of our menu is to highlight the bounty of local producers and farmers through the lens of our life experiences.

We are happy to adjust our menu to dietary restrictions, but require advanced notice. Please let us of your parties dietary restrictions when making a reservation so we may plan for your arrival.

We are looking forward to cooking for you!

Alan and Sarah

Top review
Margaret
Dined 2 days ago
An intimate and personal restaurant with an outstanding tasting menu. Food is Asian/Californian. Our meal was seafood based with imaginative combinations. Very warm service and ambience with personal care from chefs/owners. Highly recommend!!! Not cheap, but worth it!
A photo of Commis Bar restaurant
5.0
5 (37)
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland
About the restaurant
With only 10 bar height chairs at the cocktail bar, the COMMIS BAR experience offers a fixed 4-course menu highlighting some the best seasonal Northern California ingredients through modern and classic cooking techniques.

Diners at the bar are invited for 1.5 to 2 hours over the entire course of the meal with the shorter fixed menu compared to our full length DINING ROOM menu experience.



Top review
Rachel
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
This was our second time at Commis we sat the bar and had the pre fix with wine pairing! It was amazingly delicious and the service as always was excellent. We enjoyed trying the new items on the menu and some old favorites. If you are looking for a unique dinning experience look no further.
A photo of Commis Dining Room restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1226)
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland
About the restaurant
Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.

Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements.

Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.



Top review
GeorgeVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding experience on every level. Creative and well-executed dishes were enhanced by the comfortable, professional service.
A photo of Roses on Adeline restaurant
4.8
4.8 (52)
$30 and under
Californian
Berkeley
About the restaurant
All guests must be 21+
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.

Top review
Kaylah SterlingVIP
Dined 2 days ago
I love roses on Adeline. The ambience is so quaint - we had mushrooms, beets soup ,ceviche and two fun cocktails- the waitress was so nice. We had a beautiful evening. I recommend this restaurant.
A photo of Wence's Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1367)
$31 to $50
Californian
Pleasant Hill
About the restaurant
Wence’s Oyster Bar & Grill: Nestled in Pleasant Hill, Wence’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant renowned for its diverse menu featuring seafood, steak, pastas, and more. Our standout oyster bar is a favorite among guests, offering a fresh and delightful experience.

Our friendly team is dedicated to providing you with an impeccable dining experience, ensuring every meal is indulgent and memorable. We gladly accept dinner reservations and offer three distinct spaces perfect for hosting private events, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. We look forward to hosting you soon!

Top review
Nancy
Dined 3 days ago
Wences is a neighborhood gem - the service is always very good as is the food. It is my favorite place to dine.
A photo of Danville Harvest restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1599)
$30 and under
Californian
Danville
About the restaurant
Harvest is about sharing around the table. Brunch and Lunch menus feature both classic and creative favorites.  Our Dinner menu encourages diners to explore a variety of options with our shared small plates.

Chef Noe Briseno and our team bring their passion for sustainably sourced ingredients to create an approachable menu showcasing the seasonal bounties of the Bay Area. We pride ourselves on using fresh, organic & locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. 

Our award winning bar program features seasonal craft cocktails and the largest whiskey selection
in the Tri-Valley Area. Try something new with our build your own Manhattan Project. 

Please contact Danville Harvest directly for larger groups or special requests: info@danvilleharvest.com.

Top review
Lee
Dined 2 days ago
Valentine's dinner We'd passed by Harvest on the way to other restaurants and wanted to give it a try. Glad we did. The nook we sat in (high tables) overlooked the street, and felt like a home dining room. Nice touch with the roses for the women. Food was great too. We shared the beet salad and lobster bisque to start, she had the scallops, and I had the halibut. Nice selection of non-alcoholic "spirits" and beers. Thanks!!
A photo of Babette restaurant
4.6
4.6 (141)
$31 to $50
Californian
Berkeley
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
RichardVIP
Dined 1 day ago
We had a lovely brunch with delicious food, very good service and wonderful jazz!!
A photo of Gather restaurant
4.5
4.5 (3591)
$30 and under
Californian
Berkeley
About the restaurant
Gather in downtown Berkeley features organic local produce, pizzas, sustainable seafood, and humanely-raised meats that showcase the unique abundance of Northern California. We have a balanced menu of meat and vegetarian offerings, craft cocktails, and local, sustainable wines. The experience is served up in a warm ambiance of honey hued reclaimed woods literally “gathered” from the surrounding area. Directly across from the UC campus, it is conveniently located with parking lot beneath the restaurant, and just 5 minutes from Zellerbach Hall and Berkeley Rep.
Top review
Annette
Dined 1 day ago
The food was exceptionally good; fair prices; excellent friendly service. We will return again and again.
A photo of Revival Bar+Kitchen restaurant
4.4
4.4 (2802)
$31 to $50
Californian
Berkeley
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Dalya
Dined 2 days ago
The vegan options were delicious, I was really impressed!
A photo of Study Hall Rooftop Lounge restaurant
4.3
4.3 (172)
$30 and under
Californian
Berkeley
About the restaurant
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
Top review
David
Dined 2 days ago
We came for the Valentine's Day prix fixe dinner and it was indeed wonderful food, well presented (although a little pricier than we're used to paying). The problem was the interior table they showed us to was centered between the music speakers and a party (emphasis on the word party) of eight quite near. We ended asking to be moved outdoors, but there aren't a sufficient number of heaters to take care of everyone out there, so we were a little colder than we're used to being while dining. Service was top notch.
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