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1. Juanita & Maude
4.9
Exceptional(1774)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Albany
Booked 10 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.
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2. La Marcha
4.6
Exceptional(1254)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Berkeley
Booked 36 times today
La Marcha Tapas Bar, located in Berkeley, California, is a culinary gem led by Chef Sergio Monleon and Chef Emily Sarlatte. Known for its innovative Spanish cuisine, La Marcha offers signature paella dishes and a variety of delightful tapas. The restaurant has earned accolades including listed in the Michelin Guide, Best of the Bay awards, and recognition among the top 5 Spanish restaurants by several publications. Situated near landmarks such as UC Berkeley and BAMPFA, it boasts a cozy, rustic atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Committed to community service, Chef Sergio, Chef Emily, and the team actively participate in local and global charitable initiatives. Join us at La Marcha Tapas Bar for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors and culture of Spain.
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3. Revival Bar+Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(2802)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 23 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.
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4. Zaytoon
4.7
Exceptional(796)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Albany
Booked 12 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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5. Julia's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1685)
Price: Expensive
• French • Berkeley
Booked 8 times today
Julia's Restaurant is a true neighborhood gem, located in the historic Berkeley City Club. Its French cuisine is creatively innovative, inspired by local and organic ingredients. It's not just about the food, but the experience. Reviewers rave about the 'superb food', 'lovely ambience', and 'excellent service' in a 'beautiful, peaceful Julia Morgan building'. The restaurant's unique blend of Julia Morgan's architectural design and French cuisine is a true Berkeley treasure.
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6. Akemi Berkeley
4.6
Exceptional(477)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Berkeley
Booked 4 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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7. Mi Casa Grill
4.5
Awesome(45)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Richmond
Booked 2 times today
Traditional Mexican & Latin American cuisine with a modern flare
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8. Agrodolce
4.2
Awesome(1453)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 19 times today
From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.
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9. Passione Emporio
4.5
Awesome(202)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 5 times today
What does Emporio mean? It is a 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 in Berkeley. Our mission at Passione Emporio is to create a neighborhood restaurant that has the same feel of community and quality as old village Emporio’s. We source only the best local ingredients and craft them with traditional Italian recipes to make delicious food with vegan and gluten-free options. Our rotating wine offerings include 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.
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10. Chez Mansour
4.5
Awesome(28)
Price: Moderate
• Lebanese • Albany
Booked 1 time today
Chez Mansour Restaurant- Wine Bar offers Lebanese / Mediterranean food on Solano Ave in Albany, CA.
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  • Liza
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Really wonderful place and meal for a post Valentine's celebration.We tried several small plates; crab beignets, deviled eggs, the mezzo platter and a beet & kale salad. Each was very well prepared. Our final dish was the dungeness crab pasta. It had a nice flavor but it didn't have much crab in it. Also we each had a Jack Frost cocktail, with and without alcohol and both were delicious.. We'll definitely go back again!
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    Revival Bar+KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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    4.4
  • walter
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    adequate number of choices for starter and main courses. Service was good. The environment is lovely -- Julia Morgan architecture building, high ceilings, noise was well controlled even though the dining room was full.
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    Julia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley
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    4.7
  • LeslieVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was Valentine's Day and it was the perfect place to spend the holiday! Food was delicious. We did feel a bit rushed, but that could have been that we were late in arriving and they were totally booked for the evening.
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    ZaytoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Albany
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    4.7
  • Deanne
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    One of our favorite spots, we introduced good friends to La Marcha and no one was disappointed. The service was friendly and we were well cared for. Our table request was honored. The food was excellent. We appreciate the menu offers several options for paella, including more than one that is pork-free. So we ordered two to share along with a selection of tapas. We missed the orange olive cake, which was not on the menu that evening and is one of our favorites, but the churros were enjoyed. Another great experience at La Marcha!
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    La MarchaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Berkeley
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    4.6
  • Jodie
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food, service and cocktails are always outstanding.
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    Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
    •
    4.9

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