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4.3
Awesome(415)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Berkeley
Booked 6 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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4.5
Awesome(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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4.3
Awesome(172)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 6 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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4.3
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Izakaya • Berkeley
Booked 3 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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4.5
Awesome(699)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 42 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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4.3
Awesome(2504)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Berkeley
Booked 40 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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4.8
Exceptional(52)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 9 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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4.9
Exceptional(1774)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Albany
Booked 11 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.
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4.9
Exceptional(37)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Oakland
Booked 3 times today
With only 10 bar height chairs at the cocktail bar, the COMMIS BAR experience offers a fixed 4-course menu highlighting some the best seasonal Northern California ingredients through modern and classic cooking techniques. Diners at the bar are invited for 1.5 to 2 hours over the entire course of the meal with the shorter fixed menu compared to our full length DINING ROOM menu experience.
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4.4
Awesome(1393)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

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  • shavonne
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The service was a little slow m and kids menu was extremely limited. Overall the food was extremely delicious and well prepared. Everything came out hot and fresh. The chef even came around to the tables and spoke with everyone. I highly recommend.
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    ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
    4.5
  • David
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We came for the Valentine's Day prix fixe dinner and it was indeed wonderful food, well presented (although a little pricier than we're used to paying). The problem was the interior table they showed us to was centered between the music speakers and a party (emphasis on the word party) of eight quite near. We ended asking to be moved outdoors, but there aren't a sufficient number of heaters to take care of everyone out there, so we were a little colder than we're used to being while dining. Service was top notch.
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    Study Hall Rooftop LoungePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley
    4.3
  • RakhiVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    Great food, exceptional service, we had the best time!
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    Fish & Bird Sousaku IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Izakaya• Berkeley
    4.3
  • Melinda
    San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 21, 2025
    A gem that more of us should know about. The food was creative, flavorful and beautifully presented, our service was attentive and bespoke and warm thanks to Ella, who was delightful and made our evening so nice. It was pretty quiet, but of course it was Monday night, a holiday, and inauguration day, so people may have been hunkered down at home. I would encourage everyone to give it a try, the steak was delicious, the lamb ribs were crispy and great, and we had a really nice hummus and appetizer. Give Zino a try!
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    ZINOPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Berkeley
    4.3
  • 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
    4.5
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