Best Restaurants for Foodies in El Cerrito

25 restaurants available nearby

1. Akemi Berkeley

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Berkeley

Booked 7 times today

Opened in February 2015, AKEMI is the latest incarnation of miyuki on 1695 Solano Avenue in North Berkeley (Albany border) in the San Francisco Bay Area.Along with a revamped interior and exterior that includes salvaged wood and upgraded kitchen equipment, AKEMI features an updated menu spotlighting fresh ingredients and well-crafted flavors while retaining customer classics such as our sushi rolls. AKEMI is the new name we bestow upon the beauty that is good food with good people in a good place.For outdoor reservations please call the restaurant.

2. Juanita & Maude

4.8

Exceptional(1753)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 26 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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3. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

4.4

Awesome(170)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 5 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. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(2789)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 15 times today

Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cocktails, and our bar menu is available to satisfy after-the-show appetites. The entire dining room is available for meetings and buy outs.

5. Zaytoon

4.8

Exceptional(787)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Albany

Booked 25 times today

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar offers Mediterranean comfort foods with a modern American twist. Located at the corner of Solano and Kains, Zaytoon embraces the everyday Mediterranean kitchen, making it the focus of your casual fine dining experience. With hummus inspired by the flavors of Jerusalem and humanely raised meats, Zaytoon is much more than your average shawarma joint! Come try Zaytoon’s craft cocktails, created by the Jessica Maria, the owner of Albany's craft cocktail bar, the Hotsy Totsy Club. Meet up with your coworkers or friends for Zaytoon's full bar and Happy Hour! Reserve a table for your romantic night out. Reservations are not required for lunch as we have plenty of seating, but feel free to call us at 510-898-1316 to check availability.

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6. Julia's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1648)

Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 14 times today

Teatime Tuesdays | 12pm-2pmIndoor DiningLunchWednesday - Saturday | 12pm-2pmDinnerTuesday-Saturday | 5pm-7:45pmLocated on the second floor of the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan Historic Hotel, Julia's boasts a beautiful over-sized fireplace, and ornate details true to Morgan's iconic Moorish Gothic architectural design.Julia's offers an innovative, creative, contemporary approach to your dining experience and is inspired by local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring wines carefully selected from regions around the world.

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7. Commis Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1233)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 10 times today

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.

8. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10936)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 99 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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9. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(655)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 65 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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10. Barrel House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(1258)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sausalito

Booked 33 times today

Barrel House offers a unique farm to table experience in downtown Sausalito which celebrates local seasonal ingredients and sustainability in a beautiful setting. Barrel House focuses on letting the ingredients shine. To this end, Barrel House supports local farmers and organic practices due to their amazing quality as well as being harvested at their peak of ripeness.Barrel House will feature barrel aged and classic cocktails. Its wine menu highlights California winemakers. Barrel House will have rotating local micro brews on tap as well as wines on tap. Additionally, we will be hand crafting our own sodas with seasonal fruits.Barrel House features furniture and woodwork that was handcrafted using reclaimed black walnut and curly maple trees. Every seat in the Barrel House has sweeping views of the Bay and an outdoor deck that sits right over the water.***Please note: Pets are not allowed in the dining room or patio.

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Ryosuke
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Early time frame was a good choice as it was quiet. My partner wants to come back again.
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Revival Bar+KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.5
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Betty
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Everything we ate was delicious. The Beet Salad was well dressed and plentiful for two. The Short Ribs were tender and tasty - great comfort dish! The Lamb Kebabs and Couscous are my “go to favorite”. The Baklava w/Vanilla Ice Cream was “the right way to end a fantastic meal”! Our server was attentive (checked in on us regularly) and efficient. Wonderful dining experience!
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ZaytoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Albany
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4.8
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Nancy
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
This was our first time at this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent, as was the service. I would highly recommend this location.
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Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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4.8
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Ismail
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 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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PaulVIP
Portland / Oregon •41 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
We ate at Akemi two nights in a row. That says it all. Counter seating was tons of fun. Watching the masters at work was best theater in Berkeley. Food was simply delicious. And, we will return!
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Akemi BerkeleyPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Berkeley
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4.4

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Akemi Berkeley

2. Juanita & Maude

3. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

4. Revival Bar+Kitchen

5. Zaytoon

6. Julia's Restaurant

7. Commis Dining Room

8. Waterbar

9. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

10. Barrel House Tavern

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