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1. The Essence - Walnut Creek
4.3
Awesome(36)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Walnut Creek
Booked 4 times today
The Essence Redefining Indian Food represents Indian food in all its eccentricity and diversity along with a high quality family dining experience. The Essence provides its guests a feel of traveling across India with all five senses and a plate. A beautiful extension is that the menu undergoes a change every two months with exciting add-ons. Also, whichever region The Essence makes its home, there is an adoption of the local cuisine by its menu.
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2. SanDai
4.6
Exceptional(159)
Price: Expensive
• Indonesian / Malaysian • Walnut Creek
Booked 3 times today
Traditionally inspired from dishes, ingredients & techniques spanning the Malay archipelago, namely Singapore & Indonesia. Regionally influenced by Northern California’s palette of producers, produce, and presentation. Essentially: expressing these tropical, cosmopolitan island flavor profiles through the abundance of what thrives in Northern California’s Mediterranean climate and terrain.  Nusantara cuisines could be characterized as intense, rich, spiced (more than spicy). Steeped in time and layers of complexity, both in the kitchen and in the long history of diverse peoples in this part of the world. Chef Nora Haron draws from this wealth of culinary knowledge, plus contrasting Californian influences, which some could say to be the polar opposite: that deconstructed-composed, whole-ingredients-laid-bare simplicity, the lightness that has evolved in California eating through the few decades of this relatively young place.
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3. La Piazza - Orinda
4.7
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Orinda
Booked 3 times today
With its cheerful exterior and warm and friendly setting, La Piazza in Orinda is a San Francisco Bay area gem. Offering the fun of an open kitchen, where pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts are prepared before your eyes, La Piazza is a perfect choice for dinner or a post-movie treat as it is directly across the street from the Orinda Theatre. A truly classic Italian menu includes pizza, antipasti, beautiful pasta dishes, heartier entrees and a stunning dessert list. In fact, many visit La Piazza for dolci along with a glass from their comprehensive wine list or excellent and authentic coffees.
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4. Commis Dining Room
4.9
Exceptional(1225)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 4 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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5. Limewood Bar & Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2433)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Berkeley
Booked 52 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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6. alaMar Dominican Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(193)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • Oakland
Booked 4 times today
alaMar is a Contemporary Dominican Kitchen located in the hip Uptown Oakland area. Bravo TV's Top Chef Season 18 Contestant, Chef Nelson German, dives deep into his Dominican culture at alaMar by offering a regional menu of foods he grew up on that his mom, grandmother, and Aunt Maritza would cook and NYC-style Dominican street foods he enjoyed as a child. German brings a unique take to family recipes with his contemporary NYC twist on traditional dishes, including his popular braised oxtail dish. There is indoor seating and a dog-friendly patio with heaters for al fresco dining. The not-to-be-missed craft cocktail program reflects Caribbean influences such as the signature Mamajuana cocktail.
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7. Mago
4.8
Exceptional(61)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
Mägo is a family owned and operated fine dining restaurant from Chef Mark Liberman. We offer an exciting tasting menu cooked over wood fire, offering our take on Contemporary Colombian fare, anchored in an understanding of using Northern California ingredients, simple flavors in bold combinations.Our tasting menu focuses on ingredients that are at their most peak in deliciousness .This usually means produce that is in season, which in turn means they are their most flavorful, which is one of the reasons why we change our menu daily. In order to ensure the proper planning of your evening, please allow for 2.5 hours.We also offer an a la carte dining experience at our bar that is available for walk in guests.The restaurant’s informal atmosphere features an open kitchen surrounded by intimate tables, outdoor heated garden patio and chefs counter seating. From the warm greeting you receive upon entering until your final goodbye, we invite you to feel at home.
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8. Mount Everest Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(52)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Berkeley
Located in the heart of Berkeley, Mount Everest Restaurant offers authentic, organic, delicious Indian and Napalese cuisine. Enjoy watching your food be prepared in our open kitchen, where we pay attention to every detail while cooking you the best Indian food in town. Come in and see for yourself! Currently taking online reservations for dinner served daily.

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  • Dakari
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Loved it. The food was perfect. The Rockfish appetizer was my fave and the oysters. Service was excellent. Chef came out and spoke to several of the guests. Steak was perfectly cooked tender and juicy according to my husband. The sauce on my striped bass was phenomenal! Pricy but worth it!!
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    Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• undefined• Berkeley
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    4.4
  • Nhu-Anh
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Loved every course. Had heard good things but wasn’t sure what to expect. Exceed my expectations! Highly recommend
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    Commis Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
    •
    4.9
  • Nancyvip
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Fantastic food! Chicken satay, vegetarian salad, yummy beef dishes, etc. Lengthy lunch menu to choose from. Server honored our request to sit in a much quieter area. We will be back!
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    SanDaiPrice: Expensive• Indonesian / Malaysian• Walnut Creek
    •
    4.6
  • Sharivip
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 4, 2024
    My husband and I had a wonderful post-movie dinner at La Piazza! The atmosphere was a pleasant, comfortable neighborhood vibe with a warming fire in the pizza oven. Not too noisy, and the food was delicious. My generously poured glass of Willamette Valley pinot noir was outstanding and only cost $13, a bargain these days! Our meals were also delicious and abundant, and served with great care and timeliness. All in all, a lovely experience, and we will go back multiple times!
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    La Piazza - OrindaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Orinda
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    4.7
  • Maxine
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 31, 2024
    Such interesting choices, deliciously seasoned, attentive wait staff. Best ever Indian fare.
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    The Essence - Walnut CreekPrice: Moderate• Indian• Walnut Creek
    •
    4.3

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