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1. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

4.6

Exceptional(128)

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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2. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

4.4

Awesome(170)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Study Hall! Located on the 12th floor. Indoor/outdoor dining with stunning views of the area. Beverage Centric - light food menu with Pacific, Oceana and Asian inspired appetizers, share plates and entrees

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3. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

4.1

Excellent(25)

Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • Berkeley

Booked 7 times today

Fish & Bird is a unique izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine, integrating fresh local, organic, and sustainable ingredients with curated traditional ingredients from Japan. The sophisticated interpretation of traditional dishes is a reflection of the current trends in metropolitan Japan. Enjoy dining in a casual yet comfortable dining room or at our full bar with Japanese whiskey and small-batch spirits, unique sake, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Limited outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk, weather permitting. We are located six blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station. Ample street parking is also available. Our accolades include Michelin Michelin-recommended list, San Francisco Chronicle's Top Japanese Restaurant in the Bay Area, Eater SF 38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay, Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America 2021, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area's Best Restaurants 2022: The Top Ten, and many more.

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4. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(657)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 63 times today

ACRE is an ingredient-driven menu of California/Mediterranean cuisine served witha welcoming, neighborhood approachability.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.

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5. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(2473)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Berkeley

Booked 51 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.

6. donato&co.

4.5

Awesome(1719)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 30 times today

Rustic Italian cuisine w/ a contemporary twist, featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats cooked over a live fire.

7. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(168)

Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 32 times today

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

8. Juanita & Maude

4.8

Exceptional(1759)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 28 times today

An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list. Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.

9. Roses on Adeline

4.8

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 10 times today

All guests must be 21+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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10. Millennium Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(1342)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 21 times today

Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.

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Simon
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was good Staff was good Service was good Has the La vaca verde focaccia Roman square slice - good
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ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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4.6
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Gordon
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My wife and I dine out in the Bay Area very frequently. The service here was outstanding some of the best we’ve experienced ever.
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Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Berkeley
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4.3
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HelenVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Everything was good but nothing mindblowing, which I would expect given how expensive everything was.
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Fish & Bird Sousaku IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Izakaya• Berkeley
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4.1
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Pamela
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
A great pre-theater option for light bites, sandwiches, and salads. Outside seating is nice mid- afternoon and service was wonderful.
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Heroic Italian - BerkeleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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4.6
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Ismail
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
It was an incredible experience thank you………………………..
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Study Hall Rooftop LoungePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley
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4.4

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1. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

2. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

3. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

4. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

5. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

6. donato&co.

7. Burdell

8. Juanita & Maude

9. Roses on Adeline

10. Millennium Oakland

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