DINING
American
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... mapPyramid 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... mapTriple 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
510-524-5447
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. map
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... map
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... map
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... map
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... mapLe 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... mapLiaison 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
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... mapLe 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... mapRick & 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... mapRivoli 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... mapSkates 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
Sports Bars & Pubs
Meridian International Sports Café
2050 University Avenue • Berkeley, CA 94704
Located Downtown
510-705-1450
An upscale pub, centered in downtown Berkeley, featuring globally influenced and seasonally driven cuisine. Meridian presents a rotating collection of featured beers and wines highlighting the unique seasonal qualities of each selection. more...
Seafood
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... map
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... map
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