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1. Yoshi's Oakland
4.7
Exceptional(8285)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Oakland
Booked 57 times today
Yoshi's has served Japan's best traditional dishes to Bay Area patrons since 1972. The menu highlights artfully arranged sushi, fresh grilled seafood, classic Japanese dishes, and vegetarian fare. Patrons can kick off their shoes in the traditional Japanese tatami seating or dine at tables. Expert sushi chefs create sushi and sashimi to order either in the restaurant or in the jazz house. Start the evening in the cocktail lounge before dinner or have a nightcap after taking in a show in the jazz house.
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2. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
4.7
Exceptional(659)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oakland
Booked 52 times today
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt is a hot spot for its warm hospitality, delicious food, and fantastic service. It's a go-to place for catching up with friends, having business dinners, or just enjoying a casual brunch. The food is consistently praised as delicious, interesting, and comforting with good cocktails. The atmosphere inside and out is frequently described as great, friendly, and down-to-earth. The place is generally busy and gets a mix of locals and visitors, making it a reliable spot for food by the lake.
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3. alaMar Dominican Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(195)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • Oakland
Booked 7 times today
alaMar is a Contemporary Dominican Kitchen located in the hip Uptown Oakland area. Bravo TV's Top Chef Season 18 Contestant, Chef Nelson German, dives deep into his Dominican culture at alaMar by offering a regional menu of foods he grew up on that his mom, grandmother, and Aunt Maritza would cook and NYC-style Dominican street foods he enjoyed as a child. German brings a unique take to family recipes with his contemporary NYC twist on traditional dishes, including his popular braised oxtail dish. There is indoor seating and a dog-friendly patio with heaters for al fresco dining. The not-to-be-missed craft cocktail program reflects Caribbean influences such as the signature Mamajuana cocktail.
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4. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(15826)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 310 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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5. Kokkari Estiatorio
4.9
Exceptional(9137)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 108 times today
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
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6. ACRE Kitchen and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(644)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oakland
Booked 70 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.
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7. Foreign Cinema
4.8
Exceptional(8810)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission
Booked 103 times today
Foreign Cinema is a unique dining spot in San Francisco that combines independent films with Californian-Mediterranean cuisine. It's a hit with diners for its creative, flavorful dishes and its chic, fun atmosphere. Reviewers love the restaurant's ambiance and the service is consistently praised. The menu offers something for everyone, with inventive food and beverage options. This place is a winner with its terrific food, great ambiance, and attentive staff.
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8. Waterbar
4.6
Exceptional(10920)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 67 times today
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.
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9. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4197)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 77 times today
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
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10. Zuni Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(7845)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 84 times today
Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.
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