1782 Fourth St. (at Virginia) : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-525-1440
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 Superb aged steaks, house-made charcuterie, and excellent fresh oysters are among the best things to eat at this always-reliable, comfortable, and airy Berkeley eatery. (There's a butcher shop on the premises, where you can choose from among 17 different sausages, salt-cured foie gras, and prime... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
California, French, Steakhouse |
Banquet Facilities, Business Dining, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$, $$$$ |
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2512 San Pablo (at Dwight) : Berkeley, CA 94702 : 510-883-1720
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 A delightful seafood-only restaurant, opened by the owners of the successful East Bay eateries Lalime's and Fonda Solana, in a spacious, airy, artfully decorated San Pablo Avenue space, with an especially pleasant tree-shaded patio. The cooking is of a very high caliber, featuring sustainable... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
American, California, Greek, Seafood |
Family Style, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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2390 Fourth St. (at Channing) : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-644-4432
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 Now in its third, largest space, this Indian restaurant and grocery store is a site of pilgrimage for Bay Area expats, who come for the chaat (snacks) and 25-pound bags of dal. During the week, the inexpensive daily lunch plates (meat or vegetable, rice, dal, raita, pickle, and chapathi) are the... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
Indian, Pakistani |
Catering, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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1250 Addison St., Ste. 109 : Berkeley, CA 94702 : 510-704-9378
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| West Berkeley |
American, Coffeehouse, Deli, French, New American, Sandwiches, Tea |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
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2500 San Pablo (at Durant) : Berkeley, CA 94702 : 510-548-5198
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 North Beach's famous Italian coffeehouse has opened a spacious Berkeley outpost, featuring a wide array of coffee and other beverages, as well as panini and other light fare. There are frequent free concerts scheduled at night. More >> |
| West Berkeley |
Cafe, Coffeehouse, Italian |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wifi Access |
$, $$ |
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2121 San Pablo (at Addison) : Berkeley, CA 94702 : 510-647-5016
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| West Berkeley |
Bakery, European |
Takeout |
$, $$ |
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1830 Fourth St. (at Hearst) : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-841-8783
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 Simple, exquisite Japanese food served in a simple, exquisite setting (handcrafted wood furniture in cozy rooms or on a pleasant walled patio) on Berkeley's shopping mecca, Fourth Street. The daily bento box at lunch is a bargain. We love O Chamé's slow-roasted salmon and black cod, the... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
Fusion, Japanese |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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1328 Sixth St. (at Gilman) : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-525-3121
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Encroaching trendiness has yet to engulf this wildly popular hangout -- the immediate neighborhood is still mostly body shops and auto parts stores, a sure sign that the crowds come for the food. This step-to-the-counter place churns out a production line of flavorful staples like burritos,... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
Mexican |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$ |
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901 Gilman (at Eighth St.) : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-528-9880
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 Huge stainless steel vats looming beyond windows overlooking the bar attest to the freshness of the beer on tap here; in addition to the standard brews there are seasonal specials. Better-than-average pub fare includes burgers, pizzas, and nachos; a wood-fired oven turns out roast chicken and... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
American |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$ |
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1809 Fourth St. : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-665-5650
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The specialty at this tiny artisanal shop is gelato-style ice cream, slow-churned from Straus organic milk (no egg yolks, no cream, hence low butterfat). Every day there are about a dozen different flavors of ice cream on offer, as well as several sorbets and granitas. (We love the espresso... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
American, Dessert |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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1300 10th St. : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-527-0099
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 Upscale barbecue (and fancy cocktails) from the people who also run Lalime's, Sea Salt, and Jimmy Bean's, in a bright and airy modern two-story space. Starters include raw oysters and steamed clams with pork as well as onion rings and spicy chicken drumsticks; mains feature grilled veal... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
American, Barbecue, Soul Food, Southern |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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1788 Fourth St. (at Delaware) : Berkeley, CA 94710 : 510-525-5160
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 Tucked among the attractive stores and varied restaurants of Berkeley's popular Fourth Street shopping strip is this taqueria, an offshoot of the excellent Doña Tomás restaurant in Oakland. The place uses Niman Ranch meats to turn out delicious tacos, tortas, tamales, and other... More >> |
| West Berkeley |
Mexican |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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1269 University : Berkeley, CA 94702 : 510-548-9781
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Tried and true favorites include tom kha gai (chicken coconut milk soup), neau yang nuk tok (prawn salad with mint and lime), and a gai satay whose succulent chicken is complemented by near-perfect peanut sauce. Entrees are less thrilling; however, all are available without meat. More >> |
| West Berkeley |
Thai |
Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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