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Berkeley/East Bay
Ippuku is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

1. Ippuku

8.7
2130 Center St (btw Oxford & Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 122 tips and reviews
Wood Tavern is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

2. Wood Tavern

8.6
6317 College Ave (btw Alcatraz & 63rd), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · North Oakland · 70 tips and reviews
Noodle Theory is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

3. Noodle Theory

6099 Claremont Ave (at 62nd St.), Oakland, CA
Noodle Restaurant · North Oakland · 60 tips and reviews
Riva Cucina is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

4. Riva Cucina

800 Heinz Ave (7th), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 19 tips and reviews
Via del Corso is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

5. Via del Corso

8.5
1788 Shattuck Ave (Delaware Street), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Berkeley · 24 tips and reviews
Lalime's is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

6. Lalime's

1329 Gilman St (at 10th St), Albany, CA
New American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Joshu-Ya is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

7. Joshu-Ya

2441 Dwight Way (at Telegraph Ave), Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Southside · 32 tips and reviews
Musashi is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

8. Musashi

8.5
2126 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South Berkeley · 11 tips and reviews
Ramen Shop is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

9. Ramen Shop

8.5
5812 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Rockridge · 133 tips and reviews
Portal is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

10. Portal

8.4
1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA
Gastropub · Merritt · 70 tips and reviews
Miss Ollie's is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

11. Miss Ollie's

901 Washington St, Oakland, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Old Oakland · 36 tips and reviews
Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

12. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews
Shan Dong is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

13. Shan Dong

8.7
328 10th St #101 (Webster St.), Oakland, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 117 tips and reviews
Vik’s Chaat Corner is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

14. Vik’s Chaat Corner

9.0
2390 4th St (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 177 tips and reviews
Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

15. Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe

8.7
2161 University Ave (btwn Oxford St & Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 39 tips and reviews
Southie is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

16. Southie

8.8
6311 College Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · North Oakland · 48 tips and reviews
Paramount Theatre is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

17. Paramount Theatre

9.0
2025 Broadway (btwn 20th & 21st St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 47 tips and reviews
FIVE Restaurant is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

18. FIVE Restaurant

2086 Allston Way (Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 49 tips and reviews
Comal is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

19. Comal

8.8
2020 Shattuck Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 78 tips and reviews
Picán is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

20. Picán

2295 Broadway (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Oakland · 76 tips and reviews
Bellanico is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

21. Bellanico

8.6
4238 Park Blvd (btwn Glenfield and Wellington), Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Glenview · 21 tips and reviews
Artisan Bistro is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

22. Artisan Bistro

1005 Brown Ave (Mt. Diablo Blvd.), Lafayette, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Lafayette · 20 tips and reviews
PurpleKow is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

23. PurpleKow

7.0
2164 Center St (btwn Oxford St. & Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Downtown Berkeley · 35 tips and reviews
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

24. Sweet Adeline Bakeshop

7.7
3350 Adeline St (Alcatraz), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · Lorin District · 37 tips and reviews
Revival Bar + Kitchen is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

25. Revival Bar + Kitchen

7.6
2102 Shattuck Ave (at Addison St), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 49 tips and reviews
Eureka is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

26. Eureka

8.2
2068 Center St (at Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Berkeley · 66 tips and reviews
Toast Kitchen + Bar is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

27. Toast Kitchen + Bar

5900 College Ave (at Chabot), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Rockridge · 28 tips and reviews
Le Petit Cochon is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

28. Le Petit Cochon

1801 Shattuck Ave (Delaware), Berkeley, CA
French Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 7 tips and reviews
The Trappist Provisions is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

29. The Trappist Provisions

6309 College Ave (63rd St), Oakland, CA
Bar · North Oakland · 20 tips and reviews
Cholita Linda is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

30. Cholita Linda

9.3
4923 Telegraph Ave (at 49th St), Oakland, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Temescal · 97 tips and reviews
B-Side BBQ is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

31. B-Side BBQ

3303 San Pablo Ave (32nd St), Oakland, CA
BBQ Joint · West Oakland · 27 tips and reviews
Kaiser Rooftop Garden is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

32. Kaiser Rooftop Garden

7.4
300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Park · Uptown · 8 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

33. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Boot & Shoe Service is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

34. Boot & Shoe Service

3308 Grand Ave (btwn Lake Park Ave & Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Lakeshore · 137 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: This hip Italian hot zone gets very busy during peak times. The bar in the back is quieter; rich pork confit hash with hot and sweet peppers or potato wedges and a poached egg are great options. Read more.

Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

35. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews

Best ofBest of: Brown Sugar Kitchen in West Oakland is the place to go if you love waffles, & fried chicken. Chef Tanya Holland's Organic buttermilk-fried chicken and cornmeal waffles are a delight in every bite. Read more.

Schmidt's Pub is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

36. Schmidt's Pub

8.1
1492 Solano Ave (btwn Curtis St & Santa Fe Ave), Albany, CA
Pub · 12 tips and reviews
Homestead is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

37. Homestead

4029 Piedmont Ave (at 40th St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 15 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of Berkeley/East Bay.

38. Umami Burger

2100 Franklin St (at 22nd St), Oakland, CA
Burger Joint · Uptown · 51 tips and reviews