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1. Revival Bar+Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(2822)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 21 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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2. ZINO
4.2
Awesome(427)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Berkeley
Booked 13 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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3. ACRE Kitchen and Bar
4.5
Awesome(745)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 51 times today
Acre is a perfect spot for special occasions. Its California/Mediterranean cuisine is loved by guests who praise the excellent food and service. The ambiance is warm and classy, making it a favorite for meetings and celebrations. Reviews highlight the thoughtfulness of the staff, who make guests feel special. Acre is an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or a birthday celebration.
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4. Limewood Bar & Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2536)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 49 times today
Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.
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5. Commis Dining Room
4.8
Exceptional(1223)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 7 times today
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.
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6. Roses on Adeline
4.7
Exceptional(61)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 11 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. Millennium Oakland
4.6
Exceptional(1377)
Price: Expensive
• Vegan • Oakland
Booked 20 times today
Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.
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8. Agrodolce
4.5
Awesome(1469)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 19 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.
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9. Julia's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1716)
Price: Expensive
• French • Berkeley
Booked 16 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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10. Juanita & Maude
4.9
Exceptional(1802)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Albany
Booked 33 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.
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  • SandiVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had excellent service from Maximo. We enjoyed the pizza, which was very good. We've had all the pizzas at least once, and continue to enjoy them.
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    Revival Bar+KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
    •
    4.5
  • AlanVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 15, 2025
    Very enjoyable lunch. Great view. Our waiter, Chris, was excellent. Will return.
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    Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
    •
    4.4
  • GabrielleVIP
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 15, 2025
    Wonderful place and wonderful good and friendly atmosphere. Come here often
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    ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
    •
    4.5
  • Franklyn
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 13, 2025
    From the beginning to the end I noticed that every employee knows the reason to be there: to serve and provide a high end quality service. The team really make you feel special. Little details as to walk you to the bathroom, explain the wine history before you drink and the intricate fabrication of the food. The postcard signed by the staff for my girlfriend birthday. Lot of details and they cover all. THANK YOU for ana amazing night.
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    Commis Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
    •
    4.8
  • Cori
    San Francisco Bay Area •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 9, 2025
    Beautiful decor ,a luxurious setting inside an historic hotel. Delicious food, cooked to perfection and excellent presentation; reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of the food. Service is 5 star. We had amazing appetizers- a Mediterranean plate of Muhamarra, hummus, olives, cucumbers, delicious pita and crab cakes- best we’ve ever had! The chicken scallopini in a mouthwatering mushroom sauce, deliciously paired with tender broccolini and mashed potatoes. The grilled salmon sat on an incredible and creative bed of barley, minced with a variety of vegetables - a delight to the palate. This is now on our list of favorite restaurants and will be bringing many guests back to enjoy this fine cuisine .
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    ZINOPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Berkeley
    •
    4.2

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