Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Emeryville

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AlamedaBerkeleyBernal HeightsCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / Embarcadero

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1. Roses on Adeline

4.8

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 9 times today

All guests must be 21+Where love for Food, Art & Community thrives. Seasonally driven bar food & cocktails with an emphasis on quality and freshness, beer, wine & great vibes too!Our menu features comforts & classics with a sprinkle of innovation and creativity. Fresh, seasonal, local California fusion.

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2. Creekwood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1012)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 15 times today

Creekwood Restaurant, located at 3121 Sacramento Street, officially opened its doors on Friday, November 16, 2018. The location spans 1,700 square feet, seats 50 inside and 20 people on the patio and will feature a California – Italian menu. The atmosphere is cozy, warmly lit, with wood paneled walls and custom lighting. We serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays as well! “We are thrilled to be a neighborhood restaurant serving our community. We have a great pizza oven and create custom Neapolitan style pizzas. Diners should come hungry and ready to enjoy freshly made pasta, meatballs, steak, lamb, seafood, salads and house made desserts all of which feature seasonal ingredients. We also have a wide selection of wine, beer and espresso drinks."

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3. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(2802)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 22 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.

4. MUA

4.4

Awesome(1394)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 12 times today

MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

5. Yoshi's Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(8349)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Oakland

Booked 54 times today

Yoshi's Oakland has been serving traditional Japanese cuisine since 1972. With a menu that boasts sushi, grilled seafood, and vegetarian fare, it's praised for its 'delicious food' and 'discreetly attentive' service. Patrons enjoy the 'nice ambiance' and 'outstanding concerts' in the jazz house. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a show, Yoshi's Oakland is worth the drive.

6. Akemi Berkeley

4.6

Exceptional(477)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Berkeley

Booked 4 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.

7. Via del Corso

4.8

Exceptional(1295)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 27 times today

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.

8. Perle Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(164)

$$$$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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9. three.one four pizzeria

4.6

Exceptional(187)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Berkeley

Booked 14 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.

10. Noka Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(169)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Oakland

Booked 7 times today

Hello Gorgeous, At NōKA Ramen, our mission is to introduce Bay Area with our “Hakata” Tonkotsu style — creamy and rich pork broth; pairing with HOMEMADE artisan noodles — smooth, firm and bouncy texture; using Japanese techniques to deliver our guests the golden experience. Come for noods, stay for cocktails!

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Mary
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was excellent! Came with friends, we had a great time. Highly recommend!
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Perle Wine BarPrice: Expensive• French• Oakland
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4.6
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Dayana
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service and food are great! Really kind and special people making fresh, flavorful food.
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The ParthenonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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Azucena
Las Vegas •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Service was great. Food took longer than expected to arrive but overall the food was delicious.
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Smellys Creole Catering LLCPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Oakland
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4.6
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rikki
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
Lovely environment, we felt welcomed and cared for. Appetizers were good, shishitos were flavorful and crunchy! The clam chowder was full of clams and fresh, fish and chips also hit the mark. Tuna salad was ok. We had a lovely birthday celebration and our server Jill made it even better. Positive attitude, knowledgeable about the menu and really great service! Thank you!
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Marina Seafood Dockside PatioPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Berkeley
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4.5
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Carol
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 24, 2025
This was a special occasion. My sister loves Ajanta, is from out of town and hadn’t visited in a while. We were welcomed graciously, given a table by the window and then served a wonderful meal. Truly memorable. Well done Ajanta.
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Ajanta RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Indian• Berkeley
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4.7

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