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1. Historic John's Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7293)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 50 times today

John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service and a one of a kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon.

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2. Julia's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1622)

Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 17 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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3. three.one four pizzeria

4.4

Awesome(141)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Berkeley

Booked 21 times today

We are located in the historic Lalime's space in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.Our intentions with three.one four was to create a dining experience that is so captivating, it transcends all others. Our menu features small bites, salads, and World Class rustic pies from acclaimed Chef Mario Vollera. We utilize high quality Italian cheeses and fresh local products in our food and our menu is partnered with a carefully curated wine list featuring an extensive by the glass offering. We believe that our elevated food paired with our warm, intuitive, yet unobtrusive service style will help make three.one four a buzz-worthy neighborhood destination for many years to come.

4. Skates on the Bay

4.6

Exceptional(7403)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Berkeley

Booked 61 times today

Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay now boasts a modern and stunning decor, a new Raw Bar, elegant Private Dining Room and innovative local-driven menus.

5. ZINO

4.2

Awesome(399)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Berkeley

Booked 9 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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6. Claremont Lobby Bar

4.3

Awesome(29)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Berkeley

Booked 13 times today

The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views.

7. Monk's Kettle

4.8

Exceptional(27)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 16 times today

The Monk’s Kettle is a neighborhood tavern in Oakland's Rockridge district offering upscale pub fare and a broad and balanced list of craft beers, ciders, small producer wines and more. At once a restaurant, a bar, a gathering place. The Monks Kettle is all of these, all the time, to all comers. A place where all are welcome, where the mission is simply to create a place people want to be.Named the Best Beer Bar in California. Named one of the best Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches in the region.

8. Assemble Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(331)

Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 1 time today

Anchored within the historic Richmond Marina neighborhood, with perhaps the most beautiful and inclusive views in the Bay Area, Assemble Kitchen offers a casual and approachable experience with a hint of history that both roots you to the present and takes you back in time. Assemble Kitchen has been wowing its patrons since it opened in February 2013. Located next to the spectacular Craneway Pavilion and adjacent the Rosie the Riveter Visitor’s center, our stylish industrial décor complements our modern menu of “re-tooled American classics.”

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9. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.2

Awesome(2458)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 15 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

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10. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4162)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 127 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

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Mikevip
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic experience...the food was delicious top to bottom, and the owner's attention to detail both gastronomically and aesthetically is to be commended.
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three.one four pizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Berkeley
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4.4
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Sue
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The chef beautifully presented each tasty item that we ordered. The setting in Julia Morgan's historic Berkeley City Club is magnificent. We easily enjoyed our conversations during a leisurely lunch. Thanks so much to all the staff and to our waitress Maria in particular.
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Julia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley
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4.7
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Dean
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food great. Service staff friendly. Atmosphere old time San Francisco
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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Amy
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding service, delicious cuisine and comfortable setting. Every bite was a delight. There were flashing lights in the street due to an emergency vehicle and for half our meal we had to deal with this on our faces since we were seated at a window. No fault of the restaurant but it would have been nice to be offered a different table.
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ZINOPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Berkeley
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4.2
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Joanne
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Good food and gorgeous view ! I had the open face crab melt sandwich and my sister had delicious fish and chips Service was good and all were friendly
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Skates on the BayPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Berkeley
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4.6

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Historic John's Grill

2. Julia's Restaurant

3. three.one four pizzeria

4. Skates on the Bay

5. ZINO

6. Claremont Lobby Bar

7. Monk's Kettle

8. Assemble Kitchen

9. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

10. Original Joe's - San Francisco

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