Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in El Cerrito

We enjoyed our dinner at Boudin Bistro very much. The crab was roasted instead of boiled and had excellent flavor. The crab Louis salad was full of fresh vegetables and more great crab. We also enjoyed very tasty oysters. The wine list was decent and well priced. We were fortunate to get a table by the window with a lovely view out over the bay and Alcatraz, but it looked like all the tables had a good view. The high ceilings and windows make the space feel open.

Simply lovely venue (and comfy), wonderful service, delicious food and drink and happy hour all day long on New Year's Day... it's STK - what's not to love? ;D Still the blue cheese butter could be more cheesy, and the Blue Iceberg could take a page from Las Vegas' playbook. The peeled pickled tomatoes are everything!!! I've been to the SF location probably a half a dozen times since it opened. I've been to the Vegas location at least that many times. I've also been to NYC and Orlando each only once. Las Vegas wins by a landslide really. SF is the closest 2nd. But overall STK is a good place for an upscale meal.

Early time frame was a good choice as it was quiet. My partner wants to come back again.

Excellent Food / service & ambience superb If u want a memorable evening with good food this is it. We were a party of 3 came for a early dinner at 5pm . It was fairly busy for Christmas Day dinner. Filled up more in the evening. We started our dinner with Prosecco wine followed with the salad & tomato soup Main orders we ordered 2 risotto very delicious, highly recommend it if you are or even not a vegetarian . And we had the Chicken, very delicious, sauce was great. Zino restaurant is in the 1910 hotel Shattuck it beckons charm & simple lines of beauty of past era but very modern variation. We had a great corner window seat & could admire the whole dinning room & view outside . I would come back to Zino. Whether it is for special occasions like Christmas dinner or even just regular dining . I would highly recommend it. Price was reasonable for the quality of food , the ambience was lovely & service very attentive. Thank you Zino Chef , kitchen crew& service staff for a excellent memorable Christmas dinner . Worth the price. Merry Christmas 2024 & A Happy Prosperous New year 2025 . Best wishes M

A great pre-theater option for light bites, sandwiches, and salads. Outside seating is nice mid- afternoon and service was wonderful.