Berkeley

Restaurants

Ajanta

Highlighting the cuisines of different regions, Ajanta expands Berkeley's culinary horizons with a monthly changing menu. Elegant décor gives the rest ... (more) ...

Barney's Gourmet Hamburger

Favored by a diverse cross section of the bay area population, Barney's serves dozens of burgers, including beef, chicken, turkey, and vegetarian vers ... (more) ...

Bel Forno

Breakfast at Bel Forno is always a relaxing experience, with a good choice of breads, pastries, and omelets served all day. Lunch might be gourmet piz ... (more) ...

Bette's Oceanview Diner

Breakfast and lunch never had it so good! Bette serves up all the traditional favorites, like pancakes, waffles, and scrambled eggs, but since it's al ... (more) ...

Bistro Liaison

All your favorites are here, from foie gras to escargot to onion soup. Bistro Liaison does casual French fare extremely well, whether it's steak frite ... (more) ...

Café Cacao

The best thing about the Scharffen Berger café is, as you might guess, dessert. Along with an assortment of chocolate cookies that are just begging fo ... (more) ...

Cafe de la Paz

Café de la Paz's hip, tapas style menu is ideal for showcasing the cuisines of Latin America, and the festive décor perfectly complements the food. Th ... (more) ...

Café Fanny

Elegantly simple country French fare has legions of fans, especially when it's created by Alice Waters, also of Chez Panisse fame. With a zinc bar, a ... (more) ...

Café Rouge

A carnivore's heaven, Café Rouge is a butcher / meat market and a café in one, where fresh meats and charcuterie take star billing. All meat is hormon ... (more) ...

Caffe Strada

Populated by a diverse cross section of Berkeley denizens, Caffe Strada draws its fair share of students from the university across the street. Great ... (more) ...

Caffe Trieste

These purveyors of fine coffee and Italian pastries have a long history in the Bay area. The original North Beach location was the first on the West C ... (more) ...

César

This festive Spanish hotspot attracts a diverse clientele with sensational tapas and excellent wines and cocktails. Small-plate delicacies are much mo ... (more) ...

Cheese Board Collective

Although it was founded as a private business, the Cheese Board philosophy has always been that of a collectively owned and operated enterprise. Each ... (more) ...

Cheese Board Pizza Collective

They may serve only one variety of pizza each day, always vegetarian, but you can be sure that it will be excellent. Your main decisions will be wheth ... (more) ...

Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café

Alice Waters' legendary restaurant offers not only exquisite cuisine fashioned from the freshest ingredients but a friendly waitstaff and consistency ... (more) ...

Downtown Restaurant

If you're looking for a sterling pedigree, Downtown certainly has it, thanks to co-founders who cut their teeth at two of the Bay Area's most hallowed ... (more) ...

Fonda

Another trendy tapas place, Fonda has the distinction of being owned by the same folks who brought us Jimmy Bean's and Lalime's. The festive two-story ... (more) ...

Henry's Publick House & Grille

At Henry's you'll find great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and friendly service from morning to night. Breakfast is a surefire hit – the Chef's Hang ... (more) ...

Jimmy Bean's

Brother to Lalime's and Fonda, this casual eatery is deservedly popular at breakfast and lunch. The menu focuses on traditional American favorites pre ... (more) ...

Jodie's Restaurant

Homestyle cooking, friendly banter, and a comfortable casual vibe make Jodie's a favorite. There are two menus, a traditional paper one, and one on th ... (more) ...

Jordan's

Spice up Sunday brunch at The Claremont Resort & Spa, where a rejuvenated menu inspired by local ingredients and a live jazz band complement Jordan's ... (more) ...

Khana Peena

Fans of Indian cuisine will definitely not want to miss Khana Peena. The relaxed yet elegant dining room is great for gatherings of family or friends, ... (more) ...

La Méditerranée

This casual eatery is perfect for lunch on the run. Quick service ensures that your lunch hour won't stretch to an hour and a half, and the reasonable ... (more) ...

La Note

Earthy colors and a rustically elegant ambience suit this Provençal restaurant admirably. Country French cuisine receives expert treatment here, no ma ... (more) ...

La Rose Bistro

California-French may not be a "new" cuisine anymore, but sometimes a chef can make it seem so. Such is the case at La Rose, a family owned bistro hea ... (more) ...