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Best of The Bay

Best of The Bay

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Created by Nyrie McKenzie • Updated On: November 29, 2023
Lazy Bear is one of Best of The Bay.

1. Lazy Bear

9.1
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews
Linden Room is one of Best of The Bay.

2. Linden Room

8.7
330 Gough St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 18 tips and reviews
True Laurel is one of Best of The Bay.

3. True Laurel

9.3
753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 43 tips and reviews
Cold Drinks Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

4. Cold Drinks Bar

8.0
644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 7 tips and reviews
Charmaine's is one of Best of The Bay.

5. Charmaine's

8.0
45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 28 tips and reviews
The Hidden Cafe is one of Best of The Bay.

6. The Hidden Cafe

8.3
1250 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
Café · West Berkeley · 1 tip
Drexl is one of Best of The Bay.

7. Drexl

9.1
382 19th St (btwn Webster & Franklin), Oakland, CA
Bar · Uptown · 24 tips and reviews
Viridian is one of Best of The Bay.

8. Viridian

8.9
2216 Broadway (btw Grand & 22nd), Oakland, CA
Bar · Uptown · 7 tips and reviews
Friends And Family is one of Best of The Bay.

9. Friends And Family

8.9
468 25th St, Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Oakland · 2 tips and reviews
Sobre Mesa is one of Best of The Bay.

10. Sobre Mesa

7.0
1618 Franklin St, Oakland, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Oaksterdam · 3 tips and reviews
Hi Felicia is one of Best of The Bay.

11. Hi Felicia

326 23rd St, Oakland, CA
Restaurant · Central Oakland · No tips or reviews
Slug is one of Best of The Bay.

12. Slug

102 Frank H Ogawa Plz, Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Uptown · 1 tip
Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

13. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

8.8
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 443 tips and reviews
Angler is one of Best of The Bay.

14. Angler

8.4
132 The Embarcadero (Mission), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 18 tips and reviews
Tacos Oscar is one of Best of The Bay.

15. Tacos Oscar

8.9
420 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Food Truck · 6 tips and reviews
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is one of Best of The Bay.

16. The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

7.7
1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Oakland · 87 tips and reviews
Dillon Beach is one of Best of The Bay.

17. Dillon Beach

Dillon Beach Rd, Dillon Beach, CA
Scenic Lookout · 5 tips and reviews
Pacifica State Beach is one of Best of The Bay.

18. Pacifica State Beach

9.3
Hwy 1 (at Linda Mar Blvd), Pacifica, CA
Beach · West Linda Mar · 62 tips and reviews
Rockaway Beach is one of Best of The Bay.

19. Rockaway Beach

9.4
Nick Gust Way, Pacifica, CA
Beach · 19 tips and reviews
Edge Of The Western World is one of Best of The Bay.

20. Edge Of The Western World

8.9
Beach · Outer Sunset · 6 tips and reviews
Mile Rock Beach is one of Best of The Bay.

21. Mile Rock Beach

9.3
San Francisco, CA
Beach · 13 tips and reviews
Marshall's Beach is one of Best of The Bay.

22. Marshall's Beach

9.3
The Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 18 tips and reviews
Ocean Beach is one of Best of The Bay.

23. Ocean Beach

9.4
Point Lobos Ave (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Outer Sunset · 267 tips and reviews
Baker Beach is one of Best of The Bay.

24. Baker Beach

9.4
1504 Pershing Dr (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 140 tips and reviews
Hidden Beach (Pacific Ocean) is one of Best of The Bay.

25. Hidden Beach (Pacific Ocean)

8.3
Cliff Drive, Aptos, CA
Beach · 6 tips and reviews
Nick's Cove & Cottages is one of Best of The Bay.

26. Nick's Cove & Cottages

9.0
23240 Highway 1, Marshall, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Rudgear Park is one of Best of The Bay.

27. Rudgear Park

7.9
Walnut Creek, CA
Park · 3 tips and reviews
MeloMelo Kava Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

28. MeloMelo Kava Bar

1701 University Ave (b/t Mcgee Ave & Grant St), Berkeley, CA
Lounge · 7 tips and reviews
Minto Jamaican Market is one of Best of The Bay.

29. Minto Jamaican Market

6.9
4042 Broadway (41st Street), Oakland, CA
Market · Piedmont Avenue · 5 tips and reviews
Almond and Oak is one of Best of The Bay.

30. Almond and Oak

8.8
3311 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Grand Lake · 3 tips and reviews
Miss Ollie's is one of Best of The Bay.

31. Miss Ollie's

901 Washington St, Oakland, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Old Oakland · 36 tips and reviews
Bird & Buffalo is one of Best of The Bay.

32. Bird & Buffalo

8.6
4659 Telegraph Ave (at 47th St), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · Temescal · 4 tips and reviews
The Saap Avenue is one of Best of The Bay.

33. The Saap Avenue

8.4
4395 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 2 tips and reviews
A16 is one of Best of The Bay.

34. A16

8.6
5356 College Ave (btwn Bryant & Manila), Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Rockridge · 29 tips and reviews
Commis is one of Best of The Bay.

35. Commis

8.7
3859 Piedmont Ave (btw Rio Vista & Montell), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Piedmont Avenue · 28 tips and reviews
The Gastropig is one of Best of The Bay.

36. The Gastropig

2123 Franklin St (22nd St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Uptown · 18 tips and reviews
Hometown Heroes is one of Best of The Bay.

37. Hometown Heroes

6.6
4000 Adeline St (40th), Emeryville, CA
Sports Bar · No tips or reviews
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is one of Best of The Bay.

38. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

8.5
3150 24th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · Mission District · 130 tips and reviews
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is one of Best of The Bay.

39. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · Financial District · 14 tips and reviews
Sole Supremacy is one of Best of The Bay.

40. Sole Supremacy

5944 Newpark Plz, Newark, CA
Miscellaneous Store · 1 tip
Have A Heart is one of Best of The Bay.

41. Have A Heart

709 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Marijuana Dispensary · Old Oakland · No tips or reviews
Tribune Tavern is one of Best of The Bay.

42. Tribune Tavern

401 13th St (Franklin), Oakland, CA
Pub · Downtown Oakland · 50 tips and reviews
Mägo is one of Best of The Bay.

43. Mägo

7.3
3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
Bistro · Piedmont Avenue · 2 tips and reviews
Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

44. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

7.8
855 MacArthur Blvd (Diehl Ave), San Leandro, CA
Restaurant · Broadmoor · 3 tips and reviews
Fava is one of Best of The Bay.

45. Fava

2114 Vine St, Berkeley, CA
Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · No tips or reviews
Nari is one of Best of The Bay.

46. Nari

9.0
1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Japantown · 15 tips and reviews
Verjus is one of Best of The Bay.

47. Verjus

550 Washington St (Sansome Street), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Financial District · 13 tips and reviews
Le Garage is one of Best of The Bay.

48. Le Garage

8.3
85 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA
French Restaurant · Marinship · 95 tips and reviews
Wisteria is one of Best of The Bay.

49. Wisteria

6307 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Flower Store · North Oakland · 2 tips and reviews
Gather is one of Best of The Bay.

50. Gather

8.2
2200 Oxford St (at Alston Way), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 116 tips and reviews
Asha Tea House is one of Best of The Bay.

51. Asha Tea House

8.8
2086 University Ave (at Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Tea Room · Downtown Berkeley · 71 tips and reviews
Victory Point Cafe is one of Best of The Bay.

52. Victory Point Cafe

9.0
1797 Shattuck Ave (btwn Delaware St & Francisco St), Berkeley, CA
Café · North Berkeley · 22 tips and reviews
Mad Oak Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

53. Mad Oak Bar

9.1
135 12th St (at Madison St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Downtown Oakland · 41 tips and reviews
Timeless Coffee is one of Best of The Bay.

54. Timeless Coffee

8.5
4252 Piedmont Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Avenue · 73 tips and reviews
Awaken Cafe & Roasting is one of Best of The Bay.

55. Awaken Cafe & Roasting

8.4
1429 Broadway (at 15th St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Oaksterdam · 62 tips and reviews
Tierra Mia Coffee is one of Best of The Bay.

56. Tierra Mia Coffee

7.9
2001 Broadway (at 20th St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 40 tips and reviews
The Double Standard is one of Best of The Bay.

57. The Double Standard

8.9
2424 Telegraph Ave (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Oakland · 26 tips and reviews
Abura-Ya is one of Best of The Bay.

58. Abura-Ya

8.8
362 17th St (btwn Franklin and Webster St), Oakland, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Oaksterdam · 40 tips and reviews
Beauty's Bagel Shop is one of Best of The Bay.

59. Beauty's Bagel Shop

9.1
3838 Telegraph Ave (btwn W MacArthur Blvd & 38th St.), Oakland, CA
Bagel Shop · Mosswood · 118 tips and reviews
Homeroom is one of Best of The Bay.

60. Homeroom

8.5
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews
Fournée Bakery is one of Best of The Bay.

61. Fournée Bakery

9.0
2912 Domingo Ave (at Tunnel Rd), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · 22 tips and reviews
Tertulia is one of Best of The Bay.

62. Tertulia

1951 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 15 tips and reviews
Parlour is one of Best of The Bay.

63. Parlour

8.2
357 19th St (at Webster St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Oaksterdam · 9 tips and reviews
Enssaro is one of Best of The Bay.

64. Enssaro

366 Grand Ave (btwn Perkins St. & Ellita Ave.), Oakland, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Point · 46 tips and reviews
Bar Crudo is one of Best of The Bay.

65. Bar Crudo

9.0
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews
Saru Sushi Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

66. Saru Sushi Bar

8.9
3856 24th St (at Vicksburg St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Noe Valley · 126 tips and reviews
Wako Japanese Restaurant is one of Best of The Bay.

67. Wako Japanese Restaurant

8.9
211 Clement St (at 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 42 tips and reviews
Daughter Thai Kitchen is one of Best of The Bay.

68. Daughter Thai Kitchen

8.6
6118 Medau Pl, Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · Montclair · 21 tips and reviews
Mezzo is one of Best of The Bay.

69. Mezzo

8.5
2438 Telegraph Ave (Haste), Berkeley, CA
Salad Restaurant · Southside · 17 tips and reviews
Bartavelle is one of Best of The Bay.

70. Bartavelle

1621 San Pablo Ave (at Cedar St), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · West Berkeley · 64 tips and reviews
Plenty is one of Best of The Bay.

71. Plenty

8.8
1825 San Pablo Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Café · Uptown · 4 tips and reviews
Lucky Duck Bicycle Cafe is one of Best of The Bay.

72. Lucky Duck Bicycle Cafe

302 12th St (at Harrison St), Oakland, CA
Café · Downtown Oakland · 25 tips and reviews
The Cook And Her Farmer is one of Best of The Bay.

73. The Cook And Her Farmer

8.7
407F Washington St (at 9th St), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Old Oakland · 18 tips and reviews
Dyafa is one of Best of The Bay.

74. Dyafa

44 Webster St, Oakland, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Jack London Square · 11 tips and reviews
Arizmendi Bakery is one of Best of The Bay.

75. Arizmendi Bakery

9.2
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews
Rosenblum Cellars is one of Best of The Bay.

76. Rosenblum Cellars

8.3
10 Clay St, Oakland, CA
Wine Store · Jack London Square · 13 tips and reviews
CDP is one of Best of The Bay.

77. CDP

8.3
3861 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Piedmont Avenue · 3 tips and reviews
Prizefighter is one of Best of The Bay.

78. Prizefighter

9.1
6702 Hollis St (at 67th St.), Emeryville, CA
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews
Room 389 is one of Best of The Bay.

79. Room 389

8.7
389 Grand Ave (at Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Adams Point · 42 tips and reviews
North Light is one of Best of The Bay.

80. North Light

7.8
4915 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Café · Temescal · 5 tips and reviews
Cat House! is one of Best of The Bay.

81. Cat House!

8.7
3255 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA
Lounge · Lakeshore · 1 tip
Bar Shiru is one of Best of The Bay.

82. Bar Shiru

8.9
1611 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Bar · Uptown · 7 tips and reviews
Julie's is one of Best of The Bay.

83. Julie's

4316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Café · Temescal · 3 tips and reviews
Fig & Poe Coffee Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

84. Fig & Poe Coffee Bar

396 11th St, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Chinatown · 1 tip
Haddon Hill Cafe is one of Best of The Bay.

85. Haddon Hill Cafe

9.1
504 Wesley Ave (at Brooklyn Ave), Oakland, CA
Café · Cleveland Heights · 21 tips and reviews
Tacolicious is one of Best of The Bay.

86. Tacolicious

8.8
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews
Tacolicious is one of Best of The Bay.

87. Tacolicious

8.2
2250 Chestnut St (at Avila St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Marina District · 164 tips and reviews
Underdogs Tres is one of Best of The Bay.

88. Underdogs Tres

1824 Irving St (at 19th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 153 tips and reviews
La Taqueria is one of Best of The Bay.

89. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews
Foreign Cinema is one of Best of The Bay.

90. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews
Nopa is one of Best of The Bay.

91. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews
Bellota is one of Best of The Bay.

92. Bellota

888 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Showplace Square · 69 tips and reviews
Kuma Sushi + Sake is one of Best of The Bay.

93. Kuma Sushi + Sake

9.3
1040 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 40 tips and reviews
Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen is one of Best of The Bay.

94. Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen

8.6
2261 Shattuck Ave (btwn Bancroft & Kittredge), Berkeley, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 130 tips and reviews
Jupiter is one of Best of The Bay.

95. Jupiter

8.9
2181 Shattuck Ave (at Allston Way), Berkeley, CA
Brewery · Downtown Berkeley · 222 tips and reviews
Home Grown Oakland is one of Best of The Bay.

96. Home Grown Oakland

6501 San Pablo Ave (65th Street), Emeryville, CA
Salad Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
East Bay Spice Company is one of Best of The Bay.

97. East Bay Spice Company

7.8
2134 Oxford St (btwn Allston Way & West Entrance), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 28 tips and reviews
Fish. is one of Best of The Bay.

98. Fish.

8.8
350 Harbor Dr (at Gate 5 Rd), Sausalito, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Marinship · 220 tips and reviews
Caña is one of Best of The Bay.

99. Caña

530 Lake Park Ave (at Lakeshore), Oakland, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Lakeshore · 44 tips and reviews

100. 2nd Half Sports Lounge

4307 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Lounge · Temescal · No tips or reviews
Ole's Waffle Shop is one of Best of The Bay.

101. Ole's Waffle Shop

8.4
1507 Park St (btw Webb & Santa Clara Ave), Alameda, CA
Diner · East End · 79 tips and reviews
Red Bay Coffee is one of Best of The Bay.

102. Red Bay Coffee

8.0
3098 E 10th St, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · San Antonio · 5 tips and reviews
900 Grayson is one of Best of The Bay.

103. 900 Grayson

9.0
900 Grayson St (at 7th St.), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · West Berkeley · 113 tips and reviews
Rick & Ann's Restaurant is one of Best of The Bay.

104. Rick & Ann's Restaurant

8.4
2922 Domingo Ave (btwn Claremont & Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Bette's Oceanview Diner is one of Best of The Bay.

105. Bette's Oceanview Diner

1807 4th St (btw Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Diner · 124 tips and reviews
District Oakland is one of Best of The Bay.

106. District Oakland

7.8
827 Washington St (at 9th St), Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Old Oakland · 44 tips and reviews
La Note is one of Best of The Bay.

107. La Note

8.8
2377 Shattuck Ave (btwn Durant Ave & Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Berkeley · 142 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Best of The Bay.

108. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Cosecha is one of Best of The Bay.

109. Cosecha

907 Washington St (at Clay St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Oakland · 82 tips and reviews
Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar is one of Best of The Bay.

110. Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

1915 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt is one of Best of The Bay.

111. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

8.9
576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Adams Point · 51 tips and reviews
Shakewell is one of Best of The Bay.

112. Shakewell

8.5
3407 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lakeshore · 36 tips and reviews
Souley Vegan is one of Best of The Bay.

113. Souley Vegan

301 Broadway (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 83 tips and reviews
Ippuku is one of Best of The Bay.

114. Ippuku

8.8
2130 Center St (btw Oxford & Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 122 tips and reviews
Mua is one of Best of The Bay.

115. Mua

8.7
2442A Webster St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Central Oakland · 160 tips and reviews
Zachary's Chicago Pizza is one of Best of The Bay.

116. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

9.0
5801 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Rockridge · 152 tips and reviews
The Star is one of Best of The Bay.

117. The Star

9.1
3425 Grand Ave (at Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Grand Lake · 62 tips and reviews
Belly Uptown is one of Best of The Bay.

118. Belly Uptown

1901 San Pablo Ave (19th Street), Oakland, CA
Taco Restaurant · Uptown · 59 tips and reviews
Odin is one of Best of The Bay.

119. Odin

8.9
444 Oak Street (5th Street), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 72 tips and reviews
Tacos Mi Rancho is one of Best of The Bay.

120. Tacos Mi Rancho

9.0
1434 1st Ave (at 1st Av Pl), Oakland, CA
Food Truck · Merritt · 71 tips and reviews
Pizzaiolo is one of Best of The Bay.

121. Pizzaiolo

9.1
5008 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Temescal · 88 tips and reviews
Burma Superstar is one of Best of The Bay.

122. Burma Superstar

9.0
4721 Telegraph Ave (btw 47th & 48th), Oakland, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Temescal · 156 tips and reviews
Bay Grape is one of Best of The Bay.

123. Bay Grape

8.8
376 Grand Ave (at Ellita Ave), Oakland, CA
Wine Store · Adams Point · 10 tips and reviews
Ordinaire is one of Best of The Bay.

124. Ordinaire

9.2
3354 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Lakeshore · 20 tips and reviews
Cholita Linda is one of Best of The Bay.

125. Cholita Linda

9.3
4923 Telegraph Ave (at 49th St), Oakland, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Temescal · 97 tips and reviews