Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in San Leandro

14 restaurants available nearby

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1. Paradiso - San Leandro

4.7

Exceptional(1937)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Leandro

Booked 67 times today

Welcome to Paradiso! We are open daily from 11:30am to 9:00 pm (closing at 10:00pm on Friday & Saturday). Whether you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two, corporate event in our private dining room, or anything in between, your great experience is waiting for you. With our award winning Level 2 Wine Spectator list, craft cocktail program, and "everything made from scratch" menu, Paradiso's California inspired Italian seafood and steakhouse has been a crowd favorite for nearly three decades. By booking your anniversary with us on open table, you get a anniversary Gift Card, so come celebrate with us! We also have takeout and delivery available, please check our website for hours and details.

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2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(621)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • San Leandro

Booked 16 times today

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar is a modern neighborhood restaurant, that has secured a place on the SF Chronicle's top 100 list and has been honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We serve an eclectic mix of rustic made-from-scratch dishes, celebrating the wonderful textures that make up our neighborhoods. We offer a mingling of small and large plates, meant to be shared, always nuanced and inspired by what we harvest from our neighboring small farms. Our food is approachable, eschewing complicated names, and bohemian in spirit as we are nonconforming and unconventional—sophisticated only in the way we can weave different ethnic influences and ingredients together.

3. MUA

4.4

Awesome(1382)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 35 times today

MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

4. Perle Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• French • Oakland

Booked 13 times today

Perle is a neighborhood wine bar, specializing in french-California focused cuisine. We strive to casually exceed our customer's expectations with interesting food options and a wine list that is varied and affordable. Two San Francisco restaurant personalities, Chef Rob Lam from Butterfly & Sommelier Marcus Garcia from Fleur de Lys decided to open a hip and comfortable wine lounge and restaurant loaded with great wines, spirits, craft cocktails and beer... In the small, quaint, Montclair village in the hills of Oakland. House specialties include caviar, oysters, mussels and other gems of the sea... classic fromage and charcuterie... to a burger considered one of Oakland's best! Currently in San Francisco Chronicle's Top French Restaurants!!!

5. Speisekammer

4.7

Exceptional(1645)

Price: Moderate

• German • Alameda

Booked 9 times today

Speisekammer in Alameda, CA, is a go-to place for traditional German cuisine. Reviews are glowing, with diners raving about the 'exceptional food and service', 'great value', and 'wonderful ambiance'. One reviewer even noted that it's 'close to how they make their food in Germany'. The restaurant offers pickup-take out & delivery through various platforms. It's a 'fine German restaurant' with 'varied and delicious' menu options, even boasting a 'nice selection of authentic dishes'. The beer selection is also highly praised, making it a 'destination restaurant'.

6. Yoshi's Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(8313)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Oakland

Booked 89 times today

Yoshi's Oakland has been serving traditional Japanese cuisine since 1972. With a menu that boasts sushi, grilled seafood, and vegetarian fare, it's praised for its 'delicious food' and 'discreetly attentive' service. Patrons enjoy the 'nice ambiance' and 'outstanding concerts' in the jazz house. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a show, Yoshi's Oakland is worth the drive.

7. Jo's Modern Thai

4.6

Exceptional(33)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Oakland

Booked 18 times today

Jo's Modern Thai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Oakland's Laurel District.Born from the cultural exchange between Oakland native Kao Saelee and his wife Jo, Jo's Modern Thai embodies vibrant Thai flavors with a modern twist. The menu blends bold, balanced Thai dishes with creative, irreverent approaches. Highlights include smoky barbecue brisket drunken noodles and a laab-inspired pork burger, with customizable spice levels to suit all palates.Jo's celebrates the deep connections between food, culture, and community, reimagining traditional recipes with Thai and Californian flair. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, partnering with local farmers and artisans to showcase the best seasonal ingredients. Our curated selection of wines and inventive craft cocktails further elevates the experience, inviting guests to savor the flavors of Thailand in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

8. Noka Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(161)

Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Oakland

Booked 6 times today

Hello Gorgeous, At NōKA Ramen, our mission is to introduce Bay Area with our “Hakata” Tonkotsu style — creamy and rich pork broth; pairing with HOMEMADE artisan noodles — smooth, firm and bouncy texture; using Japanese techniques to deliver our guests the golden experience. Come for noods, stay for cocktails!

9. Rosenblum Cellars

4.9

Exceptional(707)

Price: Moderate

• Winery • Oakland

Since 1978, Rosenblum has become one of the most-awarded and highly-rated California Zinfandel portfolios. Having more than 50 Zinfandels with 90+ points from Wine Spectator, it’s a record for Zinfandel lovers, but for us it’s just business as usual.

10. Acqua E' Farina

4.6

Exceptional(666)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hayward

Booked 10 times today

Family Owned restaurant serving Traditional Italian Cuisine in a casual to fine dining setting.

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Paul
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
such a great restaurant, delicious food, some of the best garlic-chili edamame I've ever had....will be coming back here again and again.
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Aozora Japanese RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Danville
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4.7
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GigiVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waiter was from Barcelona and was extremely warm and welcoming. It's so awesome to have someone who knew the food and culture.
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Telefèric Barcelona - Walnut CreekPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Walnut Creek
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4.6
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KatherineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and ambiance were excellent, as well as service.
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The Waterfront Restaurant and CafePrice: Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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MelindaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Service was excellent and the food was amazing. Loved the coconut cakes. Very flavorful, even the vegan ones we had. The curry was spicy but not over the top and very flavorful. Loved the eggplant but wish the portion size was a bit larger. We ended up ordering a 2nd one. The drunken noodles were tasty, and they offered to put the spicy chili's on the side for the milder side of our group. Overall delicious and nice ambience.
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Jo's Modern ThaiPrice: Expensive• Thai• Oakland
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4.6
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Kathy
San Francisco Bay Area •37 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
The people who run this restaurant are so accommodating and eager to please. Food is very good with lots of options from which to choose. I love their pita bread and the house-made condiment that comes with it. The dolmas are excellent. The location is really convenient to Union Square and to the SF Playhouse. Be sure to try one of the desserts.
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The ParthenonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Paradiso - San Leandro

2. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

3. MUA

4. Perle Wine Bar

5. Speisekammer

6. Yoshi's Oakland

7. Jo's Modern Thai

8. Noka Ramen

9. Rosenblum Cellars

10. Acqua E' Farina

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