Best Restaurants for Foodies in Kensington

30 restaurants available nearby

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1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(657)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 68 times today

ACRE is an ingredient-driven menu of California/Mediterranean cuisine served witha welcoming, neighborhood approachability.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.

2. Juanita & Maude

4.8

Exceptional(1758)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 31 times today

An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list. Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.

3. Akemi Berkeley

4.6

Exceptional(477)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Berkeley

Booked 10 times today

Opened in February 2015, AKEMI is the latest incarnation of miyuki on 1695 Solano Avenue in North Berkeley (Albany border) in the San Francisco Bay Area.Along with a revamped interior and exterior that includes salvaged wood and upgraded kitchen equipment, AKEMI features an updated menu spotlighting fresh ingredients and well-crafted flavors while retaining customer classics such as our sushi rolls. AKEMI is the new name we bestow upon the beauty that is good food with good people in a good place.For outdoor reservations please call the restaurant.

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4. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

4.4

Awesome(170)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Study Hall! Located on the 12th floor. Indoor/outdoor dining with stunning views of the area. Beverage Centric - light food menu with Pacific, Oceana and Asian inspired appetizers, share plates and entrees

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5. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(2790)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 18 times today

Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cocktails, and our bar menu is available to satisfy after-the-show appetites. The entire dining room is available for meetings and buy outs.

6. Zaytoon

4.7

Exceptional(787)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Albany

Booked 13 times today

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar offers Mediterranean comfort foods with a modern American twist. Located at the corner of Solano and Kains, Zaytoon embraces the everyday Mediterranean kitchen, making it the focus of your casual fine dining experience. With hummus inspired by the flavors of Jerusalem and humanely raised meats, Zaytoon is much more than your average shawarma joint! Come try Zaytoon’s craft cocktails, created by the Jessica Maria, the owner of Albany's craft cocktail bar, the Hotsy Totsy Club. Meet up with your coworkers or friends for Zaytoon's full bar and Happy Hour! Reserve a table for your romantic night out. Reservations are not required for lunch as we have plenty of seating, but feel free to call us at 510-898-1316 to check availability.

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7. Creekwood Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(989)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 23 times today

Creekwood Restaurant, located at 3121 Sacramento Street, officially opened its doors on Friday, November 16, 2018. The location spans 1,700 square feet, seats 50 inside and 20 people on the patio and will feature a California – Italian menu. The atmosphere is cozy, warmly lit, with wood paneled walls and custom lighting. We serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays as well! “We are thrilled to be a neighborhood restaurant serving our community. We have a great pizza oven and create custom Neapolitan style pizzas. Diners should come hungry and ready to enjoy freshly made pasta, meatballs, steak, lamb, seafood, salads and house made desserts all of which feature seasonal ingredients. We also have a wide selection of wine, beer and espresso drinks."

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8. Julia's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1650)

Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 28 times today

Teatime Tuesdays | 12pm-2pmIndoor DiningLunchWednesday - Saturday | 12pm-2pmDinnerTuesday-Saturday | 5pm-7:45pmLocated on the second floor of the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan Historic Hotel, Julia's boasts a beautiful over-sized fireplace, and ornate details true to Morgan's iconic Moorish Gothic architectural design.Julia's offers an innovative, creative, contemporary approach to your dining experience and is inspired by local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring wines carefully selected from regions around the world.

9. donato&co.

4.5

Awesome(1719)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 35 times today

Rustic Italian cuisine w/ a contemporary twist, featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats cooked over a live fire.

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10. Millennium Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(1342)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 22 times today

Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.

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Simon
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was good Staff was good Service was good Has the La vaca verde focaccia Roman square slice - good
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ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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4.6
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Jane
San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service from gentleman on the outdoor patio (which is mostly covered and has good heating). Food is not only creative, but it’s delicious (not always true with “creative” food). It is expensive so will be an occasional, not a regular, spot for me.
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Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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4.8
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TomVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service, great cocktails and bar, and very good menu with interesting ingredients (pomegranates! Quince!)
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Revival Bar+KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.5
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Betsy
San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Dec 2024
I come a lot because it’s like home for me with Shirley
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Akemi BerkeleyPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Berkeley
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4.6
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Ismail
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
It was an incredible experience thank you………………………..
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Study Hall Rooftop LoungePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley
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4.4

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

2. Juanita & Maude

3. Akemi Berkeley

4. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

5. Revival Bar+Kitchen

6. Zaytoon

7. Creekwood Restaurant

8. Julia's Restaurant

9. donato&co.

10. Millennium Oakland

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