Best Restaurants for Foodies in Orinda

27 restaurants available nearby

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1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(621)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 34 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.

2. Reve

4.9

Exceptional(2536)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Lafayette

Booked 18 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

3. Perle Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(154)

Price: Expensive

• French • Oakland

Booked 2 times today

Perle is a neighborhood wine bar, specializing in french-California focused cuisine. We strive to casually exceed our customer's expectations with interesting food options and a wine list that is varied and affordable. Two San Francisco restaurant personalities, Chef Rob Lam from Butterfly & Sommelier Marcus Garcia from Fleur de Lys decided to open a hip and comfortable wine lounge and restaurant loaded with great wines, spirits, craft cocktails and beer... In the small, quaint, Montclair village in the hills of Oakland. House specialties include caviar, oysters, mussels and other gems of the sea... classic fromage and charcuterie... to a burger considered one of Oakland's best! Currently in San Francisco Chronicle's Top French Restaurants!!!

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4. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

4.4

Awesome(169)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 8 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

5. donato&co.

4.6

Exceptional(1696)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 9 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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6. Millennium Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(1320)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 25 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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7. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(2772)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 19 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.

8. Barranco

4.8

Exceptional(1138)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Lafayette

Booked 6 times today

Barranco is a warm, casual yet sophisticated, full-service restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine from Chef Carlos Altamirano made with high-quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. Inspired by the romantic seaside district of Barranco in Lima, Peru, Barranco is dedicated to creating an outstanding eating and drinking experience with a spirit that is laid-back and approachable.Inspired by its namesake, Barranco’s menu offers seafood, family-style tapas and a select number of main dishes. In addition to a ceviche bar, Barranco’s menu features bocaditos (small bites) such as Scallops Carlitos and Langostinos Crocantes (prawns), grilled anticuchos (meat skewers), pollo a la brasa (traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken), classic Peruvian sandwiches, an assortment of delectable sides and, for dessert, Alfajores, the popular Latin-American artisanal cookies.Barranco’s beverage program features pisco, the traditional spirit of Peru.

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9. Commis Dining Room

4.9

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 6 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.

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10. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.8

Exceptional(480)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 24 times today

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

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Janevip
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great dinner as always at Donato. We had the cured tuna special salad to start, the Mezze Maniche and Tortelloni to follow and then shared the Crema Cotta for desert. Excellent food, great service.
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donato&co.Price: Expensive• Italian• Berkeley
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4.6
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Newfood4me
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Acre is an amazing restaurant. It’s a rare gem where the execution across the board is outstanding. It consistently delivers excellent food in a great atmosphere with top notch service. I’ve been for a casual night with friends to an anniversary dinner and it was perfect for both- a great time with fantastic food!
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ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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4.6
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Jeannievip
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday. We sat out on the outdoor patio which was nice and cozy despite the chilly weather that evening. Our server Arlene was friendly and gracious, providing the right level of attentiveness and interaction. The food was delicious as well. I love a good moules frites and the mussels were nice and plump and the fries were perfectly salted. It appeared there were other parties also celebrating birthdays the same night so if you are looking to have a good meal in a nice atmosphere, Reve Bistro is a great choice.
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RevePrice: Very Expensive• French• Lafayette
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4.9
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Doanvip
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great service and food. Creative and delicious. Overall wonderful experience
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Perle Wine BarPrice: Expensive• French• Oakland
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4.9
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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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27 restaurants available nearby

1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

2. Reve

3. Perle Wine Bar

4. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

5. donato&co.

6. Millennium Oakland

7. Revival Bar+Kitchen

8. Barranco

9. Commis Dining Room

10. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

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