Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Oakland

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Enoteca Molinari

4.7

Exceptional(594)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 3 times today

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation. Thank you for your understanding!Grazie mille!

2. Iron & Oak

3.7

Very Good(49)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Iron and oak are two of the most iconic elements associated with Oakland. Iron references the shipyards and commerce that have kept Oakland relevant on a global scale throughout history, while oak refers to the fabled groves from which the city derives its name. Chef Boman Tam as a Oakland native was inspired by the diversity of our community and created dishes to show case and celebrate local and seasonal ingredients.Please note, we only take only reservations for 6-12 guests. Parties of 1-5 guests are reserved for walk in only. Topgolf Swing Suite - Located in our BarThe Topgolf Swing Suite is featuring one simulator bay and a variety of virtual games – including the popular Topgolf target game, Zombie Dodgeball, Hockey Shots, Baseball Pitching Carnival Classic and more – paired with comfortable lounge seating, HDTVs and food and beverage service. For reservations go to - https://oaklandmarriottcitycenter.247activities.com/

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3. The Berkeley Boathouse

4.0

Excellent(571)

Price: Expensive

• American • Berkeley

Booked 7 times today

Enjoy a diversified and innovative menu prepared by our culinary team highlighting fresh, local ingredients paying tribute to purveyors from California and the Bay Area. With an emphasis on contemporary California cuisine, the Boathouse menu is inspired by the Berkeley waterfront offering the classic California dishes infused with global influences in an artful presentation to amuse your senses. Designed for sharing, our well-balanced menu consists of a selection of small plates, flatbreads, sides, composed salads, and main entrées.

4. Passione Emporio

4.9

Exceptional(191)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 5 times today

What does Emporio mean? It’s market where you can get a variety of things you need. Today in small villages in Italy, the Emporio is the center of life. Villagers visit the Emporio daily to socialize, share local happenings, and get their local fresh goods, cheese, pasta, sandwiches, and bread. Passione is bringing a little piece of Italian small village life to you, here in Berkley. Our mission at Passione Emporio is to create a neighborhood restaurant that has the same feel of community and quality as old village Emporios. We source only the best local ingredients and craft them with traditional Italian recipes to make delicious food, with vegan options, along with an authentic array of Italian and locally sourced food and wine.Our rotating wine bar offers a selection of Italian, Californian and European wines and beers with Prosecco at the center of the list to accompany Italian salami and cheese plates during happy hour.

5. Kakui Sushi

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4.5

Awesome(18)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Oakland

Booked 2 times today

The four seasons influence every aspect of Japanese art and culture. At Kakui, we maintain this tradition by creating unique dishes using the freshest local ingredients. As the seasons change so does our menu, taking advantage of the local abundance. In this way, we are creating a contemporary cuisine that combines Japanese traditions with the best the Bay Area has to offer.Kakui Features:A sushi bar stocked with the freshest fish, serving traditional favorites as well as our own creationsAn open kitchen serving a complete menu of Japanese dishesA full selection of sake, carefully selected to accompany our menu itemsWe look forward to having you join us as our guest!

6. Causwells

4.6

Exceptional(530)

Price: Moderate

• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 25 times today

Established in 2014 and reopened in 2022 with a reimagined interior, seasonal menu, and unique cocktail program, Causwells is a neighborhood American bistro rooted in the northern California style of cooking. Chef Adam Rosenblum draws from his diverse background to create a comforting menu that spotlights local, seasonal ingredients influenced by classic American dishes, European inspiration, and the American South. The cocktail menu from Beverage Director and Managing Partner Elmer Mejicanos redefines the American bistro, pulling inspiration from reimagined classics to seasonal offerings, to tableside experiences. Stop by Causwells’ new art deco-inspired space to enjoy a deliciously unique cocktail and smash-style Americana Cheeseburger – some say it’s the best in the country!

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7. The Hideout Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1643)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 58 times today

The Hideout Kitchen is a Lafayette, family owned and operated restaurant that's best known for serving a seasonal menu of Californian comfort cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant provides a warm, yet upscale dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends or sharing a special dinner with loved ones, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

8. Trestle

4.8

Exceptional(2777)

Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 29 times today

Hi Neighbor!At Trestle, we remember a time, not too long ago, where people took pause to enjoy a meal in the presence of great company, giving it the reverence and respect deserved. We provide a dining experience served in courses, with the satisfaction and warmth found at a family gathering, creating the foundation to a proper meal. Every day we feature a changing 3 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $45/person. We will have an optional additional pasta course for $12/person. Unfortunately, we do not offer ala-carte options.We are able to accommodate vegetarian options nightly. We do our best to accommodate other allergies/restrictions based on the menu for that evening. Due to our limited spacing, we can accommodate parties of 8 or less only.

9. AKIKOS

4.8

Exceptional(1618)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • SOMA

Booked 6 times today

Located in the vibrant East Cut neighborhood, just a 15-minute walk from the Ferry Building, our diverse and sustainability-driven menu offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Omakase experience. We blend innovative takes on Japanese cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and fish sourced from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Signature dishes, such as our Shokupan—grilled milk bread topped with toro and golden Kaluga caviar—and the aged, soy-cured bluefin tuna nigiri, showcase a harmonious fusion of premium seafood and thoughtfully curated ingredients, presented with creative flair.Please note, we currently offer Omakase experiences exclusively for lunch and dinner, with no à la carte options available. For guests seeking to enhance their experience, additional nigiri selections are available a la carte from our nama menu after the tasting. The Omakase lunch experience is priced at $150 per guest, and the Omakase dinner experience is priced at $255 per guest.

10. Gary Danko

4.8

Exceptional(1648)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 29 times today

Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.

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San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
We are Berkeley locals and The Boathouse is one of our favorite places to dine.
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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
A delicious meal in a beautiful contemporary space. It was obvious that careful attention was paid to the food. They don't cut corners! Every course was excellent.
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Enoteca MolinariPrice: Expensive• Italian• Oakland
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VanessaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
Lovely evening with my daughter. Wonderful waitstaff, clean and comfortable ambiance. Delightful sushi rolls. Not one left behind on our plates.
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Kakui SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Oakland
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4.5
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Katty
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
People were very kind, they did terrific recommendations, and the food was exquisite!
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Passione EmporioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Berkeley
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4.9
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SharonM
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2023
The staff was super accommodating and our waiter was excellent. We all liked our dinners very much. The location is also quite convenient for what we were doing afterwards.
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Iron & OakPrice: Moderate• American• Oakland
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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Enoteca Molinari

2. Iron & Oak

3. The Berkeley Boathouse

4. Passione Emporio

5. Kakui Sushi

6. Causwells

7. The Hideout Kitchen

8. Trestle

9. AKIKOS

10. Gary Danko

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