Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Berkeley

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Enoteca Molinari

4.7

Exceptional(594)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation. Thank you for your understanding!Grazie mille!

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2. The Berkeley Boathouse

4.2

Awesome(559)

Price: Expensive

• American • Berkeley

Booked 21 times today

Enjoy a diversified and innovative menu prepared by our culinary team highlighting fresh, local ingredients paying tribute to purveyors from California and the Bay Area. With an emphasis on contemporary California cuisine, the Boathouse menu is inspired by the Berkeley waterfront offering the classic California dishes infused with global influences in an artful presentation to amuse your senses. Designed for sharing, our well-balanced menu consists of a selection of small plates, flatbreads, sides, composed salads, and main entrées.

3. Passione Emporio

4.9

Exceptional(190)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 7 times today

What does Emporio mean? It’s market where you can get a variety of things you need. Today in small villages in Italy, the Emporio is the center of life. Villagers visit the Emporio daily to socialize, share local happenings, and get their local fresh goods, cheese, pasta, sandwiches, and bread. Passione is bringing a little piece of Italian small village life to you, here in Berkley. Our mission at Passione Emporio is to create a neighborhood restaurant that has the same feel of community and quality as old village Emporios. We source only the best local ingredients and craft them with traditional Italian recipes to make delicious food, with vegan options, along with an authentic array of Italian and locally sourced food and wine.Our rotating wine bar offers a selection of Italian, Californian and European wines and beers with Prosecco at the center of the list to accompany Italian salami and cheese plates during happy hour.

4. Iron & Oak

3.7

Very Good(49)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 1 time today

Iron and oak are two of the most iconic elements associated with Oakland. Iron references the shipyards and commerce that have kept Oakland relevant on a global scale throughout history, while oak refers to the fabled groves from which the city derives its name. Chef Boman Tam as a Oakland native was inspired by the diversity of our community and created dishes to show case and celebrate local and seasonal ingredients.Please note, we only take only reservations for 6-12 guests. Parties of 1-5 guests are reserved for walk in only. Topgolf Swing Suite - Located in our BarThe Topgolf Swing Suite is featuring one simulator bay and a variety of virtual games – including the popular Topgolf target game, Zombie Dodgeball, Hockey Shots, Baseball Pitching Carnival Classic and more – paired with comfortable lounge seating, HDTVs and food and beverage service. For reservations go to - https://oaklandmarriottcitycenter.247activities.com/

5. Shelby's

4.7

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Orinda

Booked 1 time today

Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.

6. Kakui Sushi

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4.5

Awesome(17)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Oakland

Booked 4 times today

The four seasons influence every aspect of Japanese art and culture. At Kakui, we maintain this tradition by creating unique dishes using the freshest local ingredients. As the seasons change so does our menu, taking advantage of the local abundance. In this way, we are creating a contemporary cuisine that combines Japanese traditions with the best the Bay Area has to offer.Kakui Features:A sushi bar stocked with the freshest fish, serving traditional favorites as well as our own creationsAn open kitchen serving a complete menu of Japanese dishesA full selection of sake, carefully selected to accompany our menu itemsWe look forward to having you join us as our guest!

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7. The Hideout Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1627)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 72 times today

The Hideout Kitchen is a Lafayette, family owned and operated restaurant that's best known for serving a seasonal menu of Californian comfort cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant provides a warm, yet upscale dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends or sharing a special dinner with loved ones, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

8. Trestle

4.8

Exceptional(2765)

Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 23 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 3 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $45/person. We will have an optional additional pasta course for $12/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.

9. Gary Danko

4.8

Exceptional(1636)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 15 times today

Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.

10. AKIKOS

4.8

Exceptional(1612)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • SOMA

Booked 14 times today

Located in the vibrant East Cut neighborhood, just a 15-minute walk from the Ferry Building, our diverse and sustainability-driven menu offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Omakase experience. We blend innovative takes on Japanese cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and fish sourced from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Signature dishes, such as our Shokupan—grilled milk bread topped with toro and golden Kaluga caviar—and the aged, soy-cured bluefin tuna nigiri, showcase a harmonious fusion of premium seafood and thoughtfully curated ingredients, presented with creative flair.Please note, we currently offer Omakase experiences exclusively for lunch and dinner, with no à la carte options available. For guests seeking to enhance their experience, additional nigiri selections are available a la carte from our nama menu after the tasting. The Omakase lunch experience is priced at $150 per guest, and the Omakase dinner experience is priced at $255 per guest.

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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A delicious meal in a beautiful contemporary space. It was obvious that careful attention was paid to the food. They don't cut corners! Every course was excellent.
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Enoteca MolinariPrice: Expensive• Italian• Oakland
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4.7
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Katty
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
People were very kind, they did terrific recommendations, and the food was exquisite!
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Passione EmporioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Berkeley
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4.9
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Kevin
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great service and the owner was very attentive and helpful. Food was really good
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Shelby'sPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Orinda
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4.7
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Peter
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful, the dining room was comfortable and well designed. Nothing to complain about.
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The Berkeley BoathousePrice: Expensive• American• Berkeley
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4.2
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SharonM
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2023
The staff was super accommodating and our waiter was excellent. We all liked our dinners very much. The location is also quite convenient for what we were doing afterwards.
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Iron & OakPrice: Moderate• American• Oakland
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3.7

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Enoteca Molinari

2. The Berkeley Boathouse

3. Passione Emporio

4. Iron & Oak

5. Shelby's

6. Kakui Sushi

7. The Hideout Kitchen

8. Trestle

9. Gary Danko

10. AKIKOS

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