Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Berkeley

6 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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Poulet
83/100 (421 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Deli
American
American
Deli
Contemporary
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fast food
American
Contemporary
Deli
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is one of our go-to lunch places in Berkeley. I always get a whole chicken ($13) and a plate of 4 sides. Ends up being around $7-$8 per..."
Jason Tanseco
"Wonderful place not only for delicious take-out, but for full-service catering, including food, rentals, and service. They recently catered a..."
Nancy Newman
"If you can catch the veggie fritata, it's incredible. Staff also very friendly and informative on items available fresh vs frozen. Mainly giving this..."
suraj amancharla
"I ate it too fast to take pictures... zut alors, the Fried Chicken Sandwich here is magnifique! It was the slaw, really, that did it, though the..."
Kelly Walsh
"Poulet has consistently delicious, fresh food and a lovely assortment of salads. They do great catering work as well. I've had them cater an office..."
Mary McNeill
"I celebrated my nomination earlier this evening in this excellent restaurant. Well it was a pleasant evening and the restaurant was unquestionably..."
Ethan Levy
"Always consistent and reliably tasty! So grateful for this neighborhood "go to" eatery serving up high quality, good food! Pleasant dining..."
Arlene Acuna
"I love the salads at poulet. Curried chicken salad and beet salad are my favorites. I hear the other food is good, but I can't resist eating these..."
Phil Stetson
The Faculty Club
The Faculty Club
80/100 (243 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
American
American
Contemporary
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The UC Berkeley Faculty Club is like stepping back in history, to a quieter time. This building has the charm and ambiance of the time of its..."
Kris Lea
"Had a very fun and classy Big Game day experience at the Faculty Club. The staff was so nice and accommodating and patient with the growing loud and..."
Karen Pearson Steele
"5 Stars for sure........My cousin Larry Ruth married Ann Foley the day was outstanding. Thank you Carla for giving up your Sunday to drive me to UC..."
Jacklyn Ann Seltzer
"I've worked quite a few banquets here. One thing I noticed. There is no yelling amongst the staff. Everybody works as equals. Sam and Marco run a..."
Ron Gilmette
"Excelente experiencia en el Has Innovation center of Berkeley junto a Francisco Tiozzo-Lyon y Felipe Santa..."
Alejandro Gonzalez Spencer
"Beautiful setting. Good food & drink. Best for..."
George Fosselius
"Got married there in 2002 and it was an awesome..."
Jen Vallina
"Been here for two different weddings - both times enjoyed beautiful setting and great..."
Amy Hamilton Maris
"Lovely..."
Ellen Marie Pedersen
"Great spot for grad students and faculty. A place to take visitors and special guests and also a great option for lunch during a busy week on..."
Kat L
"Really cool spot. Tucked inside the campus near the stadium. Didn't eat there just had drinks with friends. If I'd have known it was there before I..."
Craig Rogers
"And absolutely beautiful facility on a gorgeous campus. Of course, the food and service were spectacular, making for a very productive..."
Ralph Shelton
"Historic and beautiful place located in one of the oldest buildings on UC Berkeley..."
Veljko Gucic
"My partner is a member of the Faculty Club. They are serving the public now, but it is worth checking back to see when they are open to the public...."
JoAnn SkyWatcher
"We had our wedding here last weekend and it was everything I could have hoped for and more! The venue is beautiful, the staff (thank you Erica &..."
Cassandra Rowe
"We couldn't have picked a better place for our wedding reception! The Faculty Club had just the look and feel we were going for--rustic, cozy, and..."
Anisa Ali
"Serene, lush green landscape surrounding, but difficult to find via GPS, park, pack and unpack car. It's old fashioned style is very quaint. The..."
MP Lee (Maggiemae)
Berkeley Farmers' Market
Berkeley Farmers' Market
91/100 (153 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
American
Healthy
Contemporary
American
Contemporary
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Healthy
The Vault
The Vault
79/100 (876 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Cafe
American
Cafe
Contemporary
American
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Sit down
Café
American
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Haven't been in a long time.... Still owned by the same guy ... Service was fast with a friendly smile . Food was great . I was a little disappointed..."
Keyana Henry
"At first I thought I was out of luck with this menu as a vegan. I saw the veggie burger but was skeptical about whole wheat bun. Then I spotted the..."
Karen Spencer
"Good food and excellent service ! We will be back in our next trip to Berkeley for sure..."
Ada Budetti
"Best coffee..."
Dani Rogerz
"The service was great, checked in on us. I liked the fact that everyone working worked together. Much better than i read on the reviews. The french..."
Mis understood
"I was a little nervous because of the location, but we gave it a try.. food was so good and filling and the best part was, affordable! Being in San..."
Farren Lange
"Great food, great espresso drinks, unique vibe (you can literally touch the vault door from the bank that used to be there!) — and easy on your..."
Roman Kogan
"Great place for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Really affordable and the food is..."
Makida Phillips
Limewood Bar & Restaurant
Limewood Bar & Restaurant
76/100 (3933 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
American
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Asparagus
Pesto
Ravioli with Pumpkin Seed
Sliders
Pork
Diver Scallops
Bacon cheeseburger
Ceviche
Potatoes
Halibut
Crème Brûlée
Chicken and Waffles
Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie
Pasta
West Coast Oysters Shallot & Pink Peppercorn Mignonette
Salad
Roasted Bone Marrow Tartare
Oyster
Asian Pear & Kale Salad
Blistered Shishitos
Limewood Signature Burger
Mocktail and Mineral Water
Mussels Escabeche
Apple Crisps
Burger
Granola
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great food, awesome view, attentive staff, good people watching. Oh yeah, the mussel chowder was perfect, as was the porchetta sandwich - dinner was..."
John Boyle
"Excellent service, amazing fresh food beautifully served. Nice atmosphere. Great place for a date night as well as a casual lunch or..."
Anastasiya Zakarian
Blondie's Pizza
Blondie's Pizza
74/100 (641 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Contemporary
Pizza
Pizza
American
Italian
Contemporary
American
Fast Food
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
American
Contemporary
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Love the food here. There’s no other place that has huge portions for the..."
NiNi Scott
"Best pizza joint in town. Love the pizza and the service. Very pleasant staff, and clean. Can't wait to grab me a pepperoni and cheese slice on the..."
Yasser Darghous
"My boys loved it! Service was excellent, it was clean, and excellent price for a large..."
Vanessa Vaughan
"So glad I went in.. Was looking for BLONDIES as I was visiting the Bay Area where I grew up! Did not..."
Maria Battaglia Perrygo
"Skip the big fat slice and come to blondes...."
Siggy Fraud
"It's tough to choose between Blondie's and Fat Slice... that's why I must have a "slice-off" every time I'm in..."
French Fry Phil
"I'm from NYC and a total pizza snob. Blondies makes me doubt my love for thin crust pizza. A "must stop" whenever I'm in..."
Taps
"Good job. Big fat slice of goodness. plenty of bread, so carb watchers need to look out, but a great stop when you want something quick while..."
Ricky Jordan
"If I'm within a couple hundred feet, I'm gettin a..."
FTW
"We've been highly anticipating our trip to SF for months now. It's probably our most favorite city in the nation with its coastal view, perfect..."
Val And Mani
"Telegraph Avenue changed beyond recognition when the capitalist pigs won the culture wars. I'm glad Abe kept the name, the big sign, vintage..."
Kristen Caven
"After 30 years I was fortunate enough to have a slice of this pizza again. Different reasons for visiting Berkley this time though, no reason to..."
Mike Jones
"Pizza was pricey but smelled amazing, tasted good, and was a decent slice size. I will say service was a tad slow, but nothing too..."
Daniella H.
"Dine in still has the great taste and..."
Fella Nuni
"They have ' Veggie Slices '. Their ' Servers ' are always Polite..."
ANWAR HUSSAIN
"Need Covid vaccination to..."
Brown Tiger TV
"My favorite place to grab a slice of pepperoni. Wife loves the veggie slices. Been coming here for over 20..."
kao phan