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Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA
Population: 102,743

  
DINING
American

Spats 1974 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-841-7225, This unique restaurant serves seafood, steaks, pasta, Italian specialties, and exotic drinks.  map


Brew Pubs

Jupiter 2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-843-8277, This place pours, on draft, its own brews plus up to 30 of the region's best brews from other local brewpubs and small breweries. The summertime jazz series in the beer garden is renowned, with live jazz three or more nights a week, under the stars. The food at Jupiter includes unique wood-fired pizzas and baked focaccia sandwiches. The cooks create weekly special pizzas, sandwiches, and soups, so there's always something new.  more... map

Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse 901 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, 510-528-9880, With over 15 beers on draft, including the year round, seasonal, and alehouse exclusive styles, you will find just the brew to match your mood while at this place. Complement your brew with a tasty selection from the full menu of classic cuisine, including Kettle-Brewed Soups and Brewer's Plates.  more... map

Triple Rock Brewery 1920 Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-THE-BREW, The antique wood bar is the obvious focal point of this pub. Besides the main attraction of great beer, this place has earned a reputation for delicious comfort food, including a tasty sandwich menu, the famous nachos and hearty soups. The house specialty is an ever-changing variety of house chili (more than 100 proprietary recipes rotated). One of Triple Rock's best kept secrets is the rooftop sun deck.  more... map


Cafes

Café Fannny 1603 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702, 510-526-7664, A place where people in a hurry can mix with those who wish to linger and eat simply prepared yet superb food, this eatery offers a café au lait and toast in the morning, tiny pizzas, sandwiches, and a glass of wine in the afternoon. It is a casual stand-up food bar. more... map


Caribbean

Caribbean Cove 2556 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-981-8476, Authentic Caribbean cuisine available for dine in, take out, lunch, delivery, or catering. Vegetarian specials are always offered.


Coffee Shops

People's Coffee & Tea 2015 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-666-0666, Organic coffee, tea, food and wireless internet access may be enjoyed at People's Coffee & Tea. more...


Cuban & Latino

Cafe de la Paz 1600 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709, Located in the Heart of Gourmet Ghetto, 510-843-0662, The East Bay's Original Tapas & Nuevo Latino Restaurant, this restaurant provides a changing daily menu of classic, contemporary dishes from Latin America, as well as full bar service, daily for lunch and dinner. more...


Eclectic

Café Rouge 1782 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, 510-525-1440, This restaurant offers the rustic fare of France, Spain, and Italy. American dishes are also featured. It is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Sunday. Lunch only is served on Monday. The meat market/charcuterie is open all days of the week from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  more... map


Fondue

Fondue Fred 2556 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, Located Inside the Village Mall, 510-549-0850, Open nightly for dinner, this unique restaurant serves cheese, steak, and chicken fondue, as well as vegetables and salads. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available. more...


French

La Note Restaurant 2377 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-843-1517, An authentic Provencal restaurant that offers traditional breakfast and lunch bistro fare, combined with rustic Provencal dinners, all served in a warm and charming atmosphere. The are open Monday through Friday breakfast and lunch., Thursday through Saturday for dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for brunch. A live accordion plays every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. more...

Le Theatre 1919 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-644-1707, A hot spot for theatre audiences, this restaurant features the multi-ethnic French-inspired cuisine of Executive Chef Christine Mullen. The dishes are enhanced by fresh, organic produce from the owners Sebastopol farm. It is closed on Mondays.  more... map

Liaison Bistro 1849 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709, 510-849-2155, This restaurant offers seasonally changing French style lunch and dinner menus, plus serves coffee and croissants for breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. during the weekdays. Catering is available. more... map


Indian

Ajanta Distinctive Indian Cuisine 1888 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707, 510-526-4373, An ever-changing menu, which offers creative dishes from various regions of India, is served daily for lunch and dinner at this restaurant. The elegant dining hall features Indian artworks inspired by the caves of Ajanta.  more... map


Irish Pubs

Beckett's Irish Pub 2271 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-647-1790, An authentic bit of Ireland can be found at this Irish pub that is nestled in downtown Berkeley. Stop in here for the perfect pint, delicious Irish and American cuisine, and great live entertainment.  more... map


Italian

Fontina 1730 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709, 510-649-8090, Enjoy a Taste of Italy while at this warm and comfortable restaurant which offers a variety of Italian dishes, complete with a seasonal menu and daily specials. more... map

Venezia 1799 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703, 510-849-4681, The menu at this restaurant features a wide assortment of fresh pasta, meats and fish, a moderately priced wine list, full bar, and weekly specials created under the able hand of chef Cindy Deetz.  more... map


Japanese

Kirala Robata Grill & Sushi Bar 2100 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705, 510-549-3486, This restaurant has one-of-a-kind sushi creations and delicious specialties from the grill that you will not find anywhere else. map


Mediterranean

Zatar Restaurant & Catering 1981 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-841-1981, Eclectic Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients grown in their own organic garden is featured at this restaurant. Catering is available seven days a week.  more... map


Pacific Rim

Temple Bar Tiki Bar and Grill 984 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, 510-524-6403, Temple Bar offers Hawaiian barbecue with a Tiki Bar serving exotic cocktails Wednesdays through Saturdays from 5:30 pm 'till last call. The restaurant is the perfect place to hold your event with large parties welcome. more... map


Pizza

Zachary's Chicago Pizza 1853 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707, 510-525-5950, Known for their award-winning, Chicago style pizzas, the menu at this pizzeria features a variety of mouthwatering pizzas, including stuffed crust, thin crust, special pizzas, and 19 different toppings.  more... map


Regional Cuisine

Chez Panisse 1517 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709, 510-548-5525, The restaurant, located downstairs, is open for dinner Monday through Saturday, by reservation only. The dinner, served in two seatings from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., has always consisted of only one fixed-price menu, with three to four courses. The menu changes every night, designed to be appropriate to the season and composed to show off the finest ingredients obtainable, including meat, fish, and poultry. The upstairs cafe offers a moderately priced à la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. more... map

Lalime's 1329 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, Located in the Westbrae Neighborhood, 510-527-9838, Open for dinner seven days a week, this restaurant offers selections from an a la carte menu, as well as four special dinners during January and February.  more... map

Le Bateau Ivre Restaurant 2629 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-849-1100, A formal dining room and a more casual cafe are your options for dining available at this restaurant that also features a fireplace room and a garden patio. Fixed menus and daily specials of outstanding regional cuisine is served Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, as well as for dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. more...

Rick & Ann's 2922 Domingo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705, 510-649-8538, This place takes full advantage of the freshness, variety of ingredients, and cooking talents of the Bay Area. They have created breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of simple, comforting foods with universal appeal. They offer weekly dinner themes and catering services.  more... map

Rivoli Restaurant 1539 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707, 510-526-2542, Menus change every three weeks and rely exclusively on what is seasonal, local and fresh, at this restaurant. Three dishes always remain on the menu: portabella mushroom fritters (their signature dish), a Caesar salad which many claim is the best in the Bay Area, and a great hot fudge sundae. Desserts by Pastry Chef Cydne Kaye are "simple and exquisite," to quote Gourmet magazine, and range from a Meyer lemon cheesecake to fresh fruit crumbles, and from Ambrosia melon granité to chocolate pudding cake with caramel sauce.  more... map

Skates on the Bay 100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710, 510-549-1900, Open nightly for dinner, this popular restaurant is known for their view of the sparkling San Francisco skyline, complemented by a stunning menu. more... map


Seafood

Downtown 2102 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-649-3810, An informal, but elegant California/Mediterranean 150-seat seafood brasserie that has an indoor/outdoor patio, a music and performance area, private dining/conference room, and a substantial bar. more... map

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto 1919 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, 510-845-7774, 888-344-6861, A Historical Landmark since opening its doors in 1890, this seafood place prints its menu daily and features over 30 selections of seafood, fresh fish, shellfish, and more from the Bay Area, Pacific Ocean, and other regions around the globe. The restaurant features four private dining rooms with a nautical theme, as well as a renowned fish market. more...


Vegetarian

Bar Ristorante Raphael 2132 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-644-9500, Featuring colorful frescos, sidewalk dining, and classic menu, this traditional Italian style restaurant is home to Chef Domenico, a veteran restaurateur from Lazio in Southern Italy, who has created a menu which showcases vegetarian and vegan cuisine, as well as a selection of fresh fish. The restaurant is open nightly for dinner plus serves lunch Tuesday through Friday. more...


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