Best Fine Dining Restaurants in El Cerrito

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Juanita & Maude

4.8

Exceptional(1739)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 13 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

4.8

Exceptional(773)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Albany

Booked 12 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.

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3. Julia's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1622)

Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 19 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

4.8

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 12 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

4.9

Exceptional(1224)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 4 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.

6. China Live

4.7

Exceptional(3180)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 99 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

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7. One Market Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4344)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 28 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

8. Gary Danko

4.8

Exceptional(1595)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 21 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.

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9. Millennium Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(1318)

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.

10. Boulevard

4.7

Exceptional(9041)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 61 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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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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4.8
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Rakia
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food is always constantly good. The portion size is just right and presentation is great. Love the servers who never changes. I love that, that means they are happy to work there and treat it right by the restaurant owners. I love going there.
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ZaytoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Albany
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4.8
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Jonathan
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Definitely my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area! The location is nice, parking is easy to find, and the service is wonderful. The food is always excellent and thoughtful and well presented. Always the go to restaurant for celebrations.
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Commis Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
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4.9
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Chris
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
One of our party has food limitations and prefers firm fish, dishes without alliums and low to moderate spices. The only main course on the menu available with those restrictions was the Kingfish and , at $45, it was overpriced for its value. Other than that the rest of the food, the service, atmosphere and overall experience was excellent. It’s probably our fault for not checking the menu but, as this was a special occasion, the reservation was made in advance.
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Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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4.8
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Deborah
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great for the Jazz brunch. Highly recommend. The jazz combo was lovely and we could still talk.
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BabettePrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.8

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Juanita & Maude

2. Zaytoon

3. Julia's Restaurant

4. Babette

5. Commis Dining Room

6. China Live

7. One Market Restaurant

8. Gary Danko

9. Millennium Oakland

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