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1. Casa Orinda
4.7
Exceptional(2515)
Price: Expensive
• American • Orinda
Booked 40 times today
Casa Orinda has been serving the finest Western and Italian food in the area for the past 84 years. We are famous for our fried chicken, prime beef, and classic Italian pasta, chicken, and veal dishes -- everything being made from scratch in our kitchen using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Our full service mahogany bar is a popular stop for locals and visitors looking for a nice refreshment and a hearty meal in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. We have three dining rooms, each with a slightly different character afforded by our hand-formed brass hearth fireplace, Western original art collection, famous antique gun collection, and alluring floral arrangements.
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2. Shelby's
4.6
Exceptional(163)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Orinda
Booked 7 times 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.
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3. ACRE Kitchen and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(651)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 55 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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4. Limewood Bar & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2460)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Berkeley
Booked 46 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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5. The Hideout Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(1628)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lafayette
Booked 115 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.
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6. Heroic Italian - Berkeley
4.6
Exceptional(128)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
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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7. Millennium Oakland
4.6
Exceptional(1335)
Price: Expensive
• Vegan • Oakland
Booked 29 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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8. donato&co.
4.5
Awesome(1710)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 35 times today
Rustic Italian cuisine w/ a contemporary twist, featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats cooked over a live fire.
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9. Reve
4.9
Exceptional(2552)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Lafayette
Booked 23 times today
Indoor / Standard Table = dining room. Outdoor = Garden Tent / Patio. Starting October 29, 2024 seating will be in an enclosed heated garden tent. Fully outdoor garden is available by phone only 7 days in advance, weather permitting. Reservations available for 8 or less. To inquire about parties of 9-14 please call.RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire.This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro run by Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy & his wife, Laura. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the 'burbs. But lucky for you, that’s exactly where 5-star chef Paul Magu will be paying homage to the French comfort food that he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris. We’re talking authentic French onion soup. Steamed mussels. Steak frites. And don’t forget creme brulee… 2021 -2024 Michelin recognized Open Table "Diner's Choice" 2017-2024
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10. A16 Rockridge
4.4
Awesome(2364)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Oakland
Booked 28 times today
A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

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  • Leslie
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Acre never disappoints. This was no exception. There was a delay in the kitchen and food was taking longer than usual to come out. We barely noticed because we were with old friends catching up. But the manager came out and apologized and brought us a free appetizer and comped another round of drinks, so we were all good!
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    ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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    4.6
  • nancyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful as usual. We went on Christmas Eve and sat outside in the tent. The tent area is quiet. The inside can become very lively. We had the halibut , the harvest dish and my go the puttanesca . All served in a timely manner with great service. I do miss the intimacy of the first restaurant. However, it is great to see them shine at this new place.
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    The Hideout KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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    4.5
  • AlbertVIP
    Tahoe / Reno Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 20, 2024
    My wife and I had a wonderful holiday dinner. Both the food and service were outstanding!
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    Casa OrindaPrice: Expensive• American• Orinda
    •
    4.7
  • Kristi
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 17, 2024
    The service was fantastic! Unfortunately the place was very very noisy And we strained to hear each other talk. They tell me that new management is coming in and we very much hope they will put in carpets and acoustical tile so that we can enjoy this place much more.
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    Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Berkeley
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    4.3
  • 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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    4.6

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