Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in East Bay

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in East Bay? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Park Street Tavern

4.8

4.8 (538)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Alameda

About the restaurant

The Park Street Tavern features Modern Central Mediterranean cuisine.

Top review

MichelleVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service are always excellent. Parking can be challenging since the city of Alameda messed up Clement Ave, but there is a parking lot if you can get a spot in it.

Tri Valley Bistro

4.9

4.9 (395)

$30 and under

American

Pleasanton

About the restaurant

For parties greater than 8 guests for the weekend ,please contact the restaurant at (925)523-3815.
Thank you!

Tri Valley Bistro offers Creative Modern Californian American Cuisine including steaks, seafood, pasta and vegetarian options supporting gluten-free
and dairy free meals during dinner and brunch/lunch with a great wine selection and a tasteful weekend brunch selections and bottomless Mimosas

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Gary

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious and varied menu and very attentive service. Drinks, apps, soup, salad, entrees all delivered with perfect timing. Delightful experience.

Marina Bar and Grill

5.0

5 (41)

$30 and under

American

Discovery Bay

About the restaurant

Marina Bar and Grill is a trendy, casual restaurant and bar situated in Discovery Bay.
We take pride in serving community favorites with exceptional service and a friendly smile.
Our prime location at Discovery Bay Marina offers stunning waterfront views for you to enjoy along with your delicious meal and refreshing drink.
In addition to our extensive take-out menu, we also host parties, events, and all special occasions.
We invite you to come and enjoy an unforgettable time with us!

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LynnVIP

Dined 7 days ago

I have so much FUN playing Singo Bingo with my friends.. great crowd, food and atmosphere….👍🏻

Via del Corso

4.9

4.9 (1255)

$30 and under

Italian

Berkeley

About the restaurant

a destination
… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.

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Gloria

Dined 3 days ago

The kitchen hit three home runs last night - each item we ordered was spectacular. We had the crostone with tuna and beans (ordinary ingredients transformed), tagliolini al Granchio (crab and perfectly done pasta in a heavenly sauce), and the pork chop, which was (as always) incredibly delicious. We've had plenty of delicious meals at Via del Corso, but this one was a standout. Can hardly wait to return!

Commis Dining Room

4.9

4.9 (1229)

$50 and over

Californian

Oakland

About the restaurant

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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SumitVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic —This is one of the three best restaurants in Bay area as far as I am concerned..( The other two being Californios in SF and The French Laundry in Yountville )..food is fantastic and the service is to equal to it…

Reve

4.9

4.9 (2552)

$50 and over

French

Lafayette

About the restaurant

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

Top review

gita

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

This little gem is always a pleasure, the staff on point very knowledgeable & engaging. The food is consistently delicious.

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Popular dish

Cup of French Onion Soup or Rêve Salad

De La Torre's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (1423)

$30 and under

Italian

Pleasanton

About the restaurant

De La Torre's is a quintessential Italian trattoria. Our recipe is not a secret- we prepare and serve delicious food using quality ingredients. The menu is distinctly Italian offering trattoria classics and our hallmark special menu which changes daily to accentuate the freshness of locally grown produce, naturally raised meats and freshly caught fish presented in numerous creative dishes.

The wine list showcases exceptional and unusual varietals from small producers and family wineries in Italy and in California.

The service is friendly, efficient and professional.

Simply put, we feature delectable food at a fair price, food people want to eat everyday.

Top review

Anthony

Dined 5 days ago

De La Torre's never fails to offer and serve a Wonderful Lunch or Dinner at an Excellent Value! Everything on the Menu is worth trying but the Daily Specials just put De La Torre's a cut above. Pleasanton is home to De La Torre's but it truly is the Local Gem of the Tri-Valley!

Marzano

4.8

4.8 (1048)

$30 and under

Italian

Oakland

About the restaurant

Just like the small family-owned trattorias of Italy, Marzano is simple, rustic, and generous in spirit. Executive Chef, Robert Holt, draws his inspiration from Southern-Italy, with an emphasis on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.

Top review

Max

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Incredible service, delicious food, all around amazing!

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Experience

25% OFF Bottles of Wine on Wednesday

Experience

Aperetivo O'Clock

Commis Bar

4.8

4.8 (35)

$50 and over

Californian

Oakland

About the restaurant

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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MarcVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible food and wine pairing experience. All that in a great and friendly atmosphere. Probably the best in the Bay Area

Flores Emeryville

4.6

4.6 (45)

$30 and under

Mexican

Emeryville

About the restaurant

Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving up hyperlocal Mexican food from across the country.

From the Gulf to the Pacific, we bring the heart and soul of Mexico to your table through our favorite family recipes. Flores serves up traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas and mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas and creative cocktails.
4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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La TeanaVIP

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

The Food, Service and Ambience was absolutely INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to go back.

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