6 Best Restaurants for Handcrafted Cocktails in Berkeley

6 restaurants available nearby

1. The Star

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Oakland

Booked 7 times today

The Star features the same delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza that made Little Star Pizza famous, with their consistent Guardian's Best of the Bay Pizza. We have an extended menu including salads, appetizers, and sandwiches. We feature an artisan full bar as well as a diverse beer and wine menus. We are family friendly and accept reservations for large parties as well. We look forward to you joining us!

2. Shelby's

4.7

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Orinda

Booked 8 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. Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

4.5

Awesome(1381)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 9 times today

Founded by Chefs Michael Mina and the late Ken Tominaga, of the famed Hana Japanese Restaurant in Sonoma County, PABU Izakaya brings forth a modern take on traditional izakaya-style dining. Now, with Tominaga’s son Keita as Chef/Partner, PABU continues to be a destination for world-class sashimi, sushi, grilled meats from the robata and a seasonal cocktail menu. The restaurant offers the finest locally and globally sourced jet-fresh seafood flown in daily from Japan’s famed Toyosu Market accented by its signature selection of A5 Japanese Wagyu. Please note: Restaurant Week menu will be offered for reservations between 4:00 – 8:00 pm only

4. Bobo's

4.6

Exceptional(3133)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 20 times today

"Bobo's" is a stylish destination for the most exquisite steak and crab in the City. With antiqued red walls, colored glass light fixtures, and tablecloths, the restaurant is like a plush Venetian jewel box. Executive Chef-Owner Andrea Froncillo has created a delectable menu that showcases his signature steak and seafood creations. The steak is USDA-certified prime beef, dry-aged for four to six weeks - longer than anywhere else on the West Coast! Our award-winning bone-in filet was the 1st on the West Coast. The crab is Dungeness, harvested from the Pacific Ocean, and roasted in a savory garlic-butter sauce that is positively addicting.

5. Blue Mermaid

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4.3

Awesome(6)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 7 times today

Experience the essence of the waterfront at our cherished San Francisco seafood eatery. Immerse yourself in the vibrant setting of the Blue Mermaid Restaurant nestled in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. Situated next to the Argonaut, indulge in a coastal dining experience surrounded by the captivating views and melodies of the bay. Delight your palate with our signature offerings including a variety of house-made chowders, fresh steamed mussels, and the iconic cioppino. Our menu features sustainably sourced dishes expertly curated to complement our array of wines, artisanal beers, and handcrafted cocktails.

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6. Jasper's Corner Tap and Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(989)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 3 times today

A long-time local favorite, Jasper’s Corner Tap and Kitchen serves crave-worthy New American cuisine. We feature 18 rotating local craft draft beers in addition to a seasonal lineup of handcrafted cocktails. Our scratch kitchen will delight you with home-style favorites and unique offerings, complemented with unique dishes straight from the imaginations of our talented chefs. Just steps away from famous Union Square in San Francisco and by the Curran Theater, Jasper’s welcomes sports fans, adventurous eaters, movers, shakers, and everyone in-between in an urban-style sophisticated, yet comfortable atmosphere.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. The Star

2. Shelby's

3. Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

4. Bobo's

5. Blue Mermaid

6. Jasper's Corner Tap and Kitchen

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