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1. La Marcha
4.6
Exceptional(1273)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Berkeley
Booked 24 times today
La Marcha Tapas Bar, located in Berkeley, California, is a culinary gem led by Chef Sergio Monleon and Chef Emily Sarlatte. Known for its innovative Spanish cuisine, La Marcha offers signature paella dishes and a variety of delightful tapas. The restaurant has earned accolades including listed in the Michelin Guide, Best of the Bay awards, and recognition among the top 5 Spanish restaurants by several publications. Situated near landmarks such as UC Berkeley and BAMPFA, it boasts a cozy, rustic atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Committed to community service, Chef Sergio, Chef Emily, and the team actively participate in local and global charitable initiatives. Join us at La Marcha Tapas Bar for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors and culture of Spain.
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2. ACRE Kitchen and Bar
4.5
Awesome(722)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 51 times today
Right in the heart of Rockridge, Oakland, ACRE Kitchen & Bar is all about simple, seasonal food done right. Led by Chef Dirk Tolsma, we source from the best Northern California farms and purveyors to create dishes that are fresh, honest, and made to be shared.Our fresh ground brisket burger on a house-baked bun? A local favorite. The berbere-spiced fried chicken? Crispy, bold, and packed with flavor. Some dishes rotate with the seasons, but the commitment to great ingredients never changes.We work with FEED Sonoma Co-Op, Star Route Farms, Full Belly Farm, Monterey Fish, and Rocky’s Chicken to bring you the best of what’s local.Proudly awarded Gold for Best New Restaurant in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Awards, we’re here to serve up great food with a true taste of Northern California.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.
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3. The Berkeley Boathouse
4.0
Excellent(581)
Price: Expensive
• American • Berkeley
Booked 5 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.
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4. Roses on Adeline
4.8
Exceptional(54)
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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5. Akemi Berkeley
4.6
Exceptional(479)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Berkeley
Booked 10 times today
Opened in February 2015, AKEMI is the latest incarnation of miyuki on 1695 Solano Avenue in North Berkeley (Albany border) in the San Francisco Bay Area.Along with a revamped interior and exterior that includes salvaged wood and upgraded kitchen equipment, AKEMI features an updated menu spotlighting fresh ingredients and well-crafted flavors while retaining customer classics such as our sushi rolls. AKEMI is the new name we bestow upon the beauty that is good food with good people in a good place.For outdoor reservations please call the restaurant.
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6. Claremont Lobby Bar
4.6
Exceptional(38)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Berkeley
The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views.
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7. Babette
4.6
Exceptional(145)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 14 times today
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.
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8. ZINO
4.3
Awesome(420)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Berkeley
Booked 9 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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9. Chez Mansour
4.4
Awesome(28)
Price: Moderate
• Lebanese • Albany
Chez Mansour Restaurant- Wine Bar offers Lebanese / Mediterranean food on Solano Ave in Albany, CA.
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10. Heroic Italian - Berkeley
4.5
Awesome(131)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 3 times today
A unique artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar in Downtown Berkeley. Located on a quite side street, our outdoor patio is a quiet refuge for those who want a Gourmet Casual experience. We balance the best imported Italian meats and cheeses with locally sourced produce and herbs. Our Italian and Californian wines pair perfectly with our Sandwiches, Pastas, Pizza and Salads.We use QR codes for Contact-less ordering and payment from the tables. We will bring food and wine to the table.

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  • Fred
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food and service was great but it was really noisy. Drinks were just Ok. Difficult to carry on a convo because of the noise and tight seating arrangements.
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    La MarchaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Berkeley
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    4.6
  • CatherineVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful birthday dinner and such a nice touch with the personal card.
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    ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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    4.5
  • BillVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2025
    Can’t believe it took us eleven months to try Rose’s! What a great spot! Great vibe, delicious burger and Patatas Bravas. And, with only one server (Rose), the service was perfect. And we heard las nite, that they now have the liquor license that allows them to let people under 21 in to the restaurant. Bad news, because this place is going to get very busy soon…but we will wait our turn to come back very soon!
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    Roses on AdelinePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley
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    4.8
  • Carrie
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    We love coming to the Boathouse. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and welcoming! The food is so delicious! I would recommend it to anyone.
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    The Berkeley BoathousePrice: Expensive• American• Berkeley
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    4
  • Nancy
    San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 30, 2025
    Dining at Akemi is always a satisfying experience: the food is delicious, fresh and a good value for the quality and size of portions. I typically order the Salmon miso bento, it comes with delicious white miso soup, salmon grilled with umami rich miso sauce and extra on side, cabbage salad, roasted brussel sprouts with honey mustard glaze and rice; enough food to take a portion home for next days lunch. Love the ambience when they play soft Jazz : pop music not so much since I still like to have conversations with my dining companions. I’ve come here many times over many years and it is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants for all kinds of occasions.
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    Akemi BerkeleyPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Berkeley
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    4.6

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