Best Restaurants in Berkeley

864 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Pho Le
83/100 (543 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Vietnamese
Chinese
Vietnamese
Nash Cafe
Nash Cafe
83/100 (352 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Dinner
"I saw the hands of the owner’s as she brought food to my table, and those are the hands of hardworking people’s. I really appreciate their..."
Leo Cheung
"Excellent real Chinese food for Working Class People mini dishes you can't find other places, down-to-earth staff, and especially good selection of..."
P. I.
"Some unique specialties you can’t get anywhere else. The owners are from Wuhan so the Wuhannese hot dry noodles are legit and the bbq skewers are..."
Patrick Wang
"The lamb skewers were very on point. I also really liked the chicken gizzards, the tofu and the mushrooms. The lotus root was better in ma la tang...."
Yanran Lu
"This place is great ! I got dumplings and herbal tea - it hit the spot. It's also the only cafe that seems to be actually open late at night. The..."
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"Skews good, noodles not of high quality. More of a late night food style restaurant with things not taking too much time to..."
Jessica Li
"I finally found an authentic Wuhan hot dry noodle and bbq place. I don’t have to travel a thousand miles to satisfy my..."
Wenlin
"The zhangjiang noodle is ok. But the potato is good. Crawfish is..."
Junyan Lee
Middle East Market
Middle East Market
83/100 (1518 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"Come here for my rose ice cream and Turkish delights. $13.99 for boxed purchases for top two rows. Staff is very welcoming. They have groceries, & a..."
Crystal
"Awesome food, big portions, and very reasonable prices. Highly recommend for lunch or grocery..."
Jason Chiu
"This is my favorite place to go get some delicious Persian food and snacks. The service is fast and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is..."
Niloufar Moalemi
"I used to come here for years when I lived in the area, moved away and just happen to be nearby when visiting. So naturally I'm going to stop by. I..."
Natasha Shokouhi
"This is definitely a go to place for us. The prepared food is amazing, the merchandise is abundant and diverse, the staff is super friendly, and..."
Brant Blower
"Proper Persian cusine done right just like the way it's done at home. This was most definitely a spectacular find for which I need to thank my Uncle..."
K13
"They call Los Angeles Tehrangeles. There are over 1 million Persian people there. When it comes to pomegranate chicken dish, I think the Bay Area..."
Ahmad A
Lemat Ethiopian Restaurant
Lemat Ethiopian Restaurant
83/100 (1083 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The right luxury Ethiopian restaurant in the Bay Area! Lemat is decent for its eye capturing interior furniture directly imported from mother land...."
Estifanos Hailu
"The food was both delicious and very authentic. The tej (Honey wine-a traditional Ethiopian beverage) was better than any I have had --and this..."
Larry William
"Wonderful food and atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly. The veggies and lentils were cooked to perfection. The honey wine is also a must..."
L. Jared Boyd
"Great Food and a wonderful space. The hosts are fabulous! A gem in the community. Ethiopia..."
Fari Shields
"Such a wonderful restaurant! The ambience is lovely, the owner is such a warm and welcoming host and the food is delicious and..."
Tara Ó Flaithearta
"The food was fresh and delicious. They serve Tije and Tella, traditional house made Ethiopian beverages. I liked the Tije. Our coffee was prepared..."
Yonas DeBela
"Service, food, and decor was amazing! Highly..."
Kendra Egd
"Absolutely outstanding Ethiopian food, nice atmosphere, friendly..."
Jackie Wheeler
"Wonderful place. Bring a friend for a truly unique..."
Sam Spade
"Great food, friendly service. If you tipple, try the house-made..."
Auros Harman
"Very tasty and great service in a convenient..."
Lucas Hill
"Warm, clean, inviting dining area; excellent service; YUMMY..."
Jennifer Storm-Alves
"One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the area. I always go for the veggie combo. The portion size is ideal for one person. Very friendly staff..."
Durga Kale
"We've been coming here since their grand opening, we consider Gezu & family friends. They are kind & gracious hosts, the food is always hot & fresh,..."
Alexandria Maisoka
"If you love Ethiopian food, you’ll want to find yourself here. If you’ve never tried Ethiopian food, here’s the place to start. Dizzyingly..."
New York Nights
"Excellent Ethiopian food. Like the best I've had. I've tried many Ethiopian places in the bay area and not sure how I missed this one, but glad I..."
John Sachs
"You would think this place was no good because it's rarely frequented....HOWEVER ITS NOT ONLY A BEAUTIFUL AMBIANCE INSIDE THE FOOD IS GOOD....There..."
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"My first time here I had to get my food to go. My second time just stopped by for some wine! By my third time I was like ... I need to just budget..."
Kesha Lynne
"I had the veggie plate. Oh, so yummy. I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to go..."
Cheri Andre
"Nice place for dinner and live music. I don't often frequent Ethiopian restaurants, so this was my first time eating from the menu. They have vegan..."
Miss Parker
La Mediterranee
La Mediterranee
83/100 (1033 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Gluten Free Options
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Souvlaki
Hummus
Chocolate Mousse
Baba Ghanoush
Meatballs
Vegetarian Middle Eastern Plate
Chicken Cilicia Fillo
Chicken Pomegranate Drumsticks
Middle Eastern Plate with Pomegranate Chicken
Kabobs
Beef
Saffron Chicken Kebab
Baba Ghanoush
Pomegranate Chicken Drumstick
Lamb
Levant Sandwich
Quinoa
Dolma Grape Leaves
baklava
Salad
Moroccan Sweet Mint Tea Hot or Iced
Turkish coffee
Spinach & Feta Fillo
Dozen Falafel
Falafel Salad
Vegetarian Mezze Platter
Quiche
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Really good mediterranean fair. If it's your first time here, simply go for the MEDITERRANEAN MEZA plate (for 2 people). Will give you a sample of..."
Samudra Neelam Bhuyan
"Delicious food, prompt and attention service, great ambiance and location. I've been a fan for years. Love..."
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"Berkeley at its best. The atmosphere is unbeatable. The service is excellent. The portions are large. The pomegranate chicken had plenty of flavor..."
CV Road Runner
"Location. The food looked tasty, though all I can recommend is the Turkish Coffee and a seat at the tables outside for some excellent people watching..."
ELuke
"Great food, but.... I love their middle eastern platter - little tastes of several different items like the spinach feta roll, the cinnamon-y chicken..."
CH
"This is probably my favorite restaurant ever. I love the veggie kabobs and the sampler dinner. Cute atmosphere. Outside seating faces onto college..."
J.L.
"Last February I travelled to Berkeley , CA for a few days.  I was lucky to arrive on a weekend where it was pouring with rain!  Even though I..."
Amber-Rose
Kirala
Kirala
83/100 (1368 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Fish Soup
Shrimp
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Beef
Tempura
Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)
Fish
Salad
Sashimi
Scallops
Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Oyster
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Musashi
Musashi
83/100 (313 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Lunch
Dinner
Chirashi Bowl
Poke
Hot Sake
Chirashi Dinner
Kara-Age Ramen
Gindara
Miso Soup
Fish
Umekyu and Avo Sushi
Edamame
Chicken skin
Unagi and Egg Wappa
Avocado
Mackerel
Shoyu Ramen
Chirashi Sushi
Agedashi Tofu
Soft Shell Crab
Grilled Squid
Yaki Onigiri
Shishito
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Lama Bean's Cafe
Lama Bean's Cafe
83/100 (836 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
Cafe
American
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Tuna Melt
Pan-Roasted Salmon
Homefries
Country Omelet
California Benedict
Pancakes
Silver-Dollar Pancakes
Salad
Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Salad
Side of Hash with Lettuce and Toast
Mixed Salad Organic
Winter Vegetable Hash
Mushroom Fritters
Scrambled eggs
Steak and Eggs
Corned Beef Hash
Chocolate Brownie
Blueberry Pancakes
Fresh Orange Juice
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Fish & Chips
Omelette
Café
American
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Le Pho
Le Pho
83/100 (437 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Lunch
Dinner
Pho
Asian
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Loved my experience here! The interior is comfortable and the staff was extremely friendly. We got the no. 20 large pho and no. 78 rice vermicelli..."
Grace Lee
"Came in for lunch on a chilly day and ordered pho ga w wide noodles (chicken pho), bo luc lac (shaking beef), and a viet coffee. Everything was so!!..."
Eunju Pak
"Food is a lil more expensive but it’s generous. I had lots of meat at my pho! Worth the extra price. The pork chop with rice is large portion and..."
Vince
"Excellent vietnamese spot with tons of vegetarian options - they have a completely vegetarian section of their menu! We ordered the spicy vegetarian..."
Poorvi Goradia
"Really nice staff and the food was..."
Nathan Fontanilla
"First time here and the Pho and pork plate are amazing! A little pricey but I’ll definitely come back!..."
Randy Powers
Saul's Restaurant And Deli
Saul's Restaurant And Deli
83/100 (1109 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Kosher
Gluten Free Options
American
Deli
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Kosher
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Falafel
Corned Beef
Schnitzel
Beef
Cheesecakes
Bagels
Pancakes
Matzo Ball Soup
Pastrami Sandwich
Salad
Cakes
Cheesecake
Toasts
Fast food
American
Deli
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great place, great deli. It’s working both traditional East Coast deli and Sephardic angles. Their pastrami is house made and is insanely..."
Dave Pennypacker
"My partner and I have been going to Saul’s for years. They have amazing food and service. We absolutely love them. The pastrami, tuna melt, and..."
Hanh Le
"Just eat here. Latkes, pastrami, brisket, matzo balls all great. Awesome..."
Michael Levy
"Nothing in the world is like a perfect Reuben...unless the place has THREE perfect Reubens. This is the case with Saul's. The corned beef, pastrami,..."
Scot Merideth Peirson
"We love Saul's the best food for comfort family style and authentic. Fantastic sandwiches and the matzo ball soup is..."
Mary Anna Rendon
"Most favorite breakfast/lunch spot in the entire bay are! I had cheese blintz, and salami and eggs, and a mimosa. Everything was absolutely as I..."
Amalia Ahlgren
"My favorite eatery in Berkeley. Never had a bad meal there. Top it off with a Black & White cookie on the way out or maybe two. Highly recommend for..."
Ron Gabbert
"Love this place the food is amazing and the staff are..."
Samantha Hermsmeyer
"Go pick yourself up some warm and delicous housemade matzo ball chicken soup at Saul's during this cold weather, and be delighted with the..."
Nancy March
"Excellent food!! Seating outside and inside. A must try if in..."
Devney Smith
"Reminds me so much of the diners I used to eat at in the avenues in San Francisco. Wonderful food, great menu and the service is excellent. They're..."
Anne Loveridge
"Service was friendly, ideal for a family gathering... and the food was on..."
Emmanuel Tecuatl-Lee
Ike's Love And Sandwiches
Ike's Love And Sandwiches
83/100 (1039 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Sandwiches
Dinner
Lunch
"A nice sandwich place in Berkeley. The portion is good, and they have free lollipop that comes with the sandwich you order. I had Steph Curry, which..."
Han-Ming Hau
"The telegraph is bat far the absolute best sandwich I have EVER had! I would have never thought to order it and my daughter shared it! Mind blown!..."
Jennifer Strong
"A huge variety of sandwiches. It's friend chicken substitute for meat is most popular. The place has uneven crowd/rush - mostly for pick up as it's..."
Madhu Yalamarthi
"good student discount on weekdays after 2pm. sometimes the sandwiches have way too much..."
Irene Kim
Moe Sushi & Grill
83/100 (452 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Lunch
Dinner
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Jamba
Jamba
83/100 (637 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Fast, Convenient, and Great Customer Service! With the hectic student life, some Jamba Juice will definitely be a good pick me up. I was always..."
Enny Tran
Cesar
Cesar
83/100 (502 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Salad
Tapas
Paella
Sit down
Spanish
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Late Night
Mid-range
"césar is what it is ... a busy neighborhood joint ... that has customers who come in from all over the globe. tapas that you would find in Spain..."
Steven Kimbrough
"When the sun's out and you can snag one of the tables next to the open windows, César is the best place in town for day..."
Steve McCall
"Delicious, mouth-watering, flavorful tapas. Drinks were tasty and inexpensive. Will definitely do visit..."
Emmanuel Tecuatl-Lee
"The tapas are finally crafted. Highest quality. The gambas la plancha was so fresh you could taste the brinny sea. Papas frettas are..."
Michael Horrillo
"Excellent food service n..."
Sara Sulaiman
"The best jamon Serrano with grapes! Great cocktails and excellent..."
Elena Curreri
"Still really works for me after all these years..except they are always shocked when I order a drink from 10 years ago...love me some 3 citrus..."
Michelle Moore
"Cosa Nostra..."
Yury Valery Akseenov
Wrap N' Roll
Wrap N' Roll
83/100 (12 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
Lanesplitter Pizza - West Berkeley
Lanesplitter Pizza - West Berkeley
83/100 (608 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pizza
Takeout
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Au Coquelet Cafe Restaurant
Au Coquelet Cafe Restaurant
83/100 (1299 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
"Good place to study. Their waffles are good just a bit pricey for how much you get and a lot of their food kind of is. It's open late which makes it..."
Arturo Ramirez
"Cute place. Great selection of coffee, Espresso and specialty drinks. Quaint Restaurant. Great place to meet up or just relax. Opens every day at..."
Lorena P
"If you are vegan the number of breakfast options are not many, but the oatmeal was actually quite nice (note that they only serve it before 11am)...."
Tam S
"I really enjoyed my breakfast here. I had scoped it out the evening before as I was exploring downtown Berkeley. They have both a bakery, express..."
Stephen Nicholas
"Comfortable space and good food. We got the Au Coquelet Special (ham, bell pepper, tomato, swiss and cheddar) and found it to be delicious! Bell..."
Julie Kuhrt
"Really great coffee! There's generally plenty of seating but the place is so popular it can be hard to find a spot but it's definitely worth it...."
Shapnil Bhuiyan
"Delicious food. I liked that they allowed us to chose our..."
N. Erandi Maldonado Pérez
E-z Stop Deli
E-z Stop Deli
83/100 (224 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"**review for Krispy Krunchy which is in this deli. Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: N/A Overall: I'm always down for this chain! The extended..."
Spencer Q
"This is a carryout only place that serves 3 main categories: 1) sandwiches & sides (pasta salad, etc). 2) Snacks to go with the sandwiches, like..."
Jim MacLeod
"Secret best sandwich place in Berkeley, ask around, if you know you..."
Mark Malley
"Picked up meatball sandwiches from here for my dad's birthday. I was surprised that he had enough on hand for four sandwiches, but he had them made..."
Evan Sirchuk
"Don't believe the guy who says he worked there and it's bad. I worked there too, and absolutely loved it there. The owners are great guys, great..."
Jake K
Zut!
Zut!
83/100 (1800 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Hamburgers
Toasts
Octopus
BLT
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Crab
Risotto
Tuna
Sit down
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Gai Barn Thai Soul Food
83/100 (137 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Thai
Lunch
Dinner
Thai
Dinner
Lunch
"I’ve walked by this place and been impressed by the vibes and it’s setup many times, so I thought I’d check it out today. All of your standard..."
Tyler Zhu
"Authentic Thai restaurant on busy College Ave. The food is delicious - must try Red curry chicken or..."
Kenneth Yong
"Tasty still new .friendly Trying the small plate items, dumplings in curry coconut milk tea . Hopefully the menu will build over time..."
Mike Duckworth
"Great food, particularly love the yellow curry and pad Thai. Sweet waiter..."
Elliot Cohen
"I like this restaurant! They have awesome food, they have a nice menu, The chef in that restaurant is very experienced, I love very much eating all..."
Lochlan J
"Hands down the best Thai food in the bay. I ate here with 4 friends and every single dish was 6/5 stars!! The crab meat fried rice and pad Thai, the..."
Julie Pirkle
"This restaurant is my preferred one. I go to many restaurants but here I go the most. The crew is very friendly and the cooking they place on your..."
Kenneth Raines
Vegi Food Inc
83/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Sit down
Chinese
Cheap Eats
"Folks, Vegi Food is closing after all these years! May 24th, 2013 is their last day! They've lost their lease. The food has been awesome. We've..."
Marcy Greenhut
"Very helpful and attentive staff. Pure veg, no garlic or onion either and...they are willing to alter any menu item due to your specifications. Good..."
Sue Shutler
Troy Greek Cuisine Berkeley Ca
Troy Greek Cuisine Berkeley Ca
82/100 (4681 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Hummus
Falafel
Gyros
Moussaka
Souvlaki
Lamb
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Boba Ninja
Boba Ninja
82/100 (3557 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Dinner
Lunch
"We got the popcorn chicken and curling fries total was about 20 dollars and came out quick and hot. Seating was a little dirty but other then that..."
Sabrina S.
"The staff is always super nice and quick to fulfill orders. The popcorn chicken is delicious, and comes in a huge portion..."
Caroline Iwamoto
"Absolutely the best boba I've ever had in my life, hands down! And the food is actually really good as well! The workers here have created something..."
Peek the Ankylosaurus
"Pretty decent boba but I really love the popcorn chicken, but overall a pretty nice shop, much love to the folks that work..."
Oswaldo Flores
"We had take out order. A peach oolong with mango and a mango green tea. We had asked for less sweet but not of our drinks were very sweet. Please..."
Engineering Life
"The drinks are not great but the food totally makes up for it. The portions are enormous and the seasoning is great. Recommend the fried..."
Aidan F
"I got the sesame balls, curly fries, and an earl grey milk tea! It was all good! The boba was nice and squishy, the sesame balls were crispy, and the..."
Mayra Lopez
"First time coming to this place wanting to try new boba spots at Berkley. There is a machine outside where you can order anything on the menu through..."
Jacob Dena
Claypot
Claypot
82/100 (22 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Lunch
Dinner
"Grilled chicken over Broken rice is awesome, very healthy. The most authentic Vietnamese food in the easy bay. The pho broth was really tasty..."
Kelly Wolf González
"Cleanest pho chicken! Delicious, clean broth, hearty and generous portion. Nice open space, clean, lots of natural lighting, excellent service, The..."
victor rosales
"Very tasty pho, also enjoyed the fresh pressed watermelon juice. A few dollars more than other places and also can be difficult to find street..."
Jessica Eskew
"Claypot is now called Le Pho, but they're still serving tasty Vietnamese food (including their clay pot..."
Ryan Trainor
"Awesome beef pho and chicken fried rice. The portion sizes are very generous for the..."
Mark Potterf
"Fresh ingredients in an elegant, modern dining room. The portions are moderate and the freshness can't be..."
Vera D.
"Ordered togo and enjoyed the rice and yellow curry. I was also recommended the Banh..."
Joaquin Galvan
"Quick service and excellent food! Great sized portions and good..."
Claire Laughlin
Thai Delight Cuisine
Thai Delight Cuisine
82/100 (606 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range