Best Fine Dining Restaurants in El Cerrito

30 restaurants available nearby

1. Juanita & Maude

4.8

Exceptional(1758)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 29 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.

2. Zaytoon

4.7

Exceptional(787)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Albany

Booked 14 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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3. Julia's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1650)

Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 29 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.

4. Babette

4.7

Exceptional(130)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 20 times today

At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting. Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

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5. Commis Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 7 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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6. One Market Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(4373)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 14 times today

One Market Restaurant is open for indoor (and outdoor!) dining. Lunch (including pickup & delivery) Monday-thru-Friday 11:30am-2pm feauturing Mark ‘n Mike’s NY Style Delicatessen and One Market Restaurant FavoritesDinner: Monday-thru-Friday 5-8pm (pickup & delivery available 4-8pm) featuring our One Market Restaurant dinner menu plus Signature Sandwiches from Mark ‘n Mike’s NY Style Deli! PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT DINING ROOM RESERVATION FOR HAPPY HOUR. GUESTS WHO RESERVE IN THE DINING ROOM FOR HAPPY HOUR WILL BE MOVED TO LOUNGE, BAR or OUTDOOR PATIO.http://omr-mnm2go.square.site for more info. and current online menus.One Market Restaurant To-Go & Delivery Sanitation Protocols• Trained all employees on how to limit the spread of COVID‐19.• Regular, and consistent, sanitation of all preparation surfaces, kitchen equipment, utensils and other surfaces.Please note we no longer accept Lark Creek Restaurant Group Gift Cards

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7. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9167)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 119 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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8. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(2473)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Berkeley

Booked 50 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.

9. Gary Danko

4.8

Exceptional(1656)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 37 times today

Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.

10. Boulevard

4.8

Exceptional(9111)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 66 times today

Chefs Nancy Oakes, Chef Dana Younkin and our entire team, look forward to welcoming you to a refreshed and reimagined Boulevard! The dining room features a 3 course prix fixe menu with a multitude of choices. For the more spontaneous sorts; our bar, lounge and chef's counter is available on a walk-in basis and limited reservations. An a la carte menu is offered in these areas. For private events and larger groups, please check our our website.

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PatVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •37 reviews
5.0
Dined today
What a great experience! We loved the architecture & history of the building. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and had great suggestions! The food quality was delicious.
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Julia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley
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4.8
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Jane
San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service from gentleman on the outdoor patio (which is mostly covered and has good heating). Food is not only creative, but it’s delicious (not always true with “creative” food). It is expensive so will be an occasional, not a regular, spot for me.
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Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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4.8
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Julie
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I just love Babette. The patio is beautiful, brick walls and glowing lights under the big redwood, the indoor space interesting and stylish and warm. The food is a treat. Today we had the borscht with short ribs, unusual and delicious. Also the 2 cheese and grilled onion sandwich, and the baby gem salad with poached salmon. The salads had thin cumquat slices and grapefruit as well as greens, very fresh. Also the almond pistachio cake that we shared with a candle since we were celebrating a birthday. Every bite was a pleasure. I am so glad that Babette is open for lunch now!
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BabettePrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.7
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Betty
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 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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4.7
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Ganna
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
We were back to Commis after 8 years and it did not disappoint! Great, state of art food! We will definitely be back again, hopefully sooner!
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Commis Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
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4.8

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Juanita & Maude

2. Zaytoon

3. Julia's Restaurant

4. Babette

5. Commis Dining Room

6. One Market Restaurant

7. Kokkari Estiatorio

8. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

9. Gary Danko

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