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1. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

4.5

Awesome(127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 2 times today

A unique artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar in Downtown Berkeley. Located on a quite side street, our outdoor patio is a quiet refuge for those who want a Gourmet Casual experience. We balance the best imported Italian meats and cheeses with locally sourced produce and herbs. Our Italian and Californian wines pair perfectly with our Sandwiches, Pastas, Pizza and Salads.We use QR codes for Contact-less ordering and payment from the tables. We will bring food and wine to the table.

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2. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

4.4

Awesome(169)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 4 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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3. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

4.4

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese (Izakaya) • Berkeley

Booked 6 times today

Fish & Bird is a unique izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine, integrating fresh local, organic, and sustainable ingredients with curated traditional ingredients from Japan. The sophisticated interpretation of traditional dishes is a reflection of the current trends in metropolitan Japan. Enjoy dining in a casual yet comfortable dining room or at our full bar with Japanese whiskey and small-batch spirits, unique sake, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Limited outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk, weather permitting. We are located six blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station. Ample street parking is also available. Our accolades include Michelin Michelin-recommended list, San Francisco Chronicle's Top Japanese Restaurant in the Bay Area, Eater SF 38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay, Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America 2021, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area's Best Restaurants 2022: The Top Ten, and many more.

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4. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(618)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 47 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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5. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2428)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Berkeley

Booked 27 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.

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6. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(130)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 32 times today

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

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7. donato&co.

4.6

Exceptional(1695)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 26 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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8. Juanita & Maude

4.8

Exceptional(1739)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 14 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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9. Millennium Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(1318)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 29 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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10. Commis Bar

4.8

Exceptional(30)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 2 times today

With only 10 bar height chairs at the cocktail bar, the COMMIS BAR experience offers a fixed 4-course menu highlighting some the best seasonal Northern California ingredients through modern and classic cooking techniques. Diners at the bar are invited for 1.5 to 2 hours over the entire course of the meal with the shorter fixed menu compared to our full length DINING ROOM menu experience.

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Jonathan
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service was fantastic. The ambiance is almost there, being situated in a beautiful hotel, but it could be better inside. The views are nice if there weather is cooperating and I’m sure dining outside gives the atmosphere I was hoping for.
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Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• undefined• Berkeley
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4.4
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anthony
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, food, and atmosphere! Loved the jazz band they were great!!
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ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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4.7
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Denise
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We live Fush & Bird! In all of the East Bay it is probably the most authentic Japanese food that one can find. The sashimi is very fresh. The temporary light and the tofu is phenomenal. I always look forward to returning to this wonderful restaurant!
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Fish & Bird Sousaku IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Japanese (Izakaya)• Berkeley
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4.4
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Ismail
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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Judi
San Francisco Bay Area •66 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
We come to Heroic Italian before seeing our play at Berkeley Rep and are always so glad we have chosen to eat here. The salads (this time we did the California Caprese salad - sooo good,, and enough for 2) are always hearty and original. The pinsas are a favorite -- we love the crispy crust and the fresh toppings. Serving is prompt and friendly. (and Berkely Rep patrons get a complimentary glass of Prosecco.). No wonder we keep returning!
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Heroic Italian - BerkeleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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4.5

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