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- JJenniferLos Angeles •3 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoThe service is exceptional. I would have given it five stars, but the flickering lighting detracted from the experience. BBQ Shrimp was like you were in New Orleans, so Yummy. The black cod was amazing. The greens had the right amount of vinegar to heat and were very flavorful. My cousin and I had never tried goose, so we ordered it. While it was good, it was our least favorite. However, the pot pie that came with it was excellent. The cocktails and wine were great. I would go back again.More infoBurdellPrice: Very Expensive• Soul food• Oakland•4.5
- KKarenSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoJulia’s is a hidden gem. The building is beautiful and the restaurant is spacious and relatively quiet. You can hear the people at your table speak and this is a major plus, given most restaurants are loud and noisy. The waitress was excellent and the man who helped us pick the wine to go with our meal was above and beyond helpful. We will be back!! I highly recommend having a meal hereMore infoJulia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley•4.8
- HHarryVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •45 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food, service and experience was simply excellent from start to finish. We had such a lovely time on Xmas eve. The crab pasta was fantastic as was the pork chop. Our dessert (the flour-less chocolate cake) was the perfect culmination of tastes. There is a reason that this restaurant continues to impress year after year.More infoVia del CorsoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley•4.9
- MMarshallVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFestive, fun vibe with good food, drinks and service. What more could you want over the holidays? A bit pricey and lots of stairs though.More infoFarmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- BerkeleyPrice: Expensive• Thai• Berkeley•4.5
- DDeniseSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 17, 2024We live Fush & Bird! In all of the East Bay it is probably the most authentic Japanese food that one can find. The sashimi is very fresh. The temporary light and the tofu is phenomenal. I always look forward to returning to this wonderful restaurant!More infoFish & Bird Sousaku IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Izakaya• Berkeley•4.2
Discover best authentic restaurants in Berkeley
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