The best Restaurants in Berkeley ranking of January 2025
963 restaurant menus in Berkeley, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"One of my favorite restaurants! 8 years ago, during the worl cup, my family and I were walking looking for a place to eat and we found them. It was..."
Lydia Cuevas Garcia
"The best Italian food I had in a long time! Highly..."
Ana Martins
"Excellent food served by super friendly people. The Sicilian hospitality is really there ESPECIALLY if you can manage to dabble a little Italian or..."
Tristan Ruppert
"Great food, great atmosphere. Get ready to wait, even if you have a reservation, and the place is small and congested. However, it's all worth it in..."
Brian Liotta
"Amazing food, even more amazing staff. Really a must..."
Jennifer Glennon
"Best Sicilian food in the bay area!!! Always treated like family when I'm..."
Daniel Villarreal
"Best Cesar salad ever! Bomb pasta and great waiters/ waitresses - the people there are so friendly and..."
Nina Torres
"Can't believe I have not been here until tonight! Loved it! Very authentic and will certainly be back! Bucatini con sarde, caponata, penne alla..."
Joann Fazio
"Excellent service and absolutely delicious! We enjoyed it way more than Stinking Rose! We sat upstairs and were so immersed in our meal that we..."
Sarah Rocha Guillen
"Food was amazing!!! And we had the best service:) mad us feel right at home. Cant wait to go..."
Vanessa Hargis
"Thank You for The Superb Treatment & Food!! Your The Best! Had A Fabulous time with Wonderful friends last..."
Patricia Filios
"The fact that this delightful Sicilian eatery is ALWAYS booked out says more than I ever could!!!
Who cares about how long you wait when the food is..."
Steve Guthrie
"Bellissime persone.. Vorrei entrare in contatto con i..."
"One of Berkeley's oldest continuously running Chinese establishments, displace cranks out the old school dishes the way that you remember them sweet..."
P. I.
"I really enjoyed this place. The food was like really good comfort Chinese food. Everything was delicious, and the service was great.
This is not a..."
Isaac Kuhlman
"It’s ok but weirdly bland. I’m not sure why they exclusively give out forks instead of chopsticks. Maybe their target market is new to Chinese..."
Robert Davidson
"I work around the corner and order food from here on my 30 mins break. They’re pretty quick, 10-15mins tops for my order to be ready. They offer..."
Marie Freeman’Darty
"The food here is good; however, I was disappointed in this last visit. I ordered several dishes to go, in which the majority was good. But the orange..."
D W
"I give five stars because the food is goooooood. Was I starving when I went. Yes. But still the food is amazing. I went with my mother, my husband..."
Yesenia Penate
"Eat food, stare at aquarium fish - each and every one of them is very interesting and unique.
From a later visit: Order the small soup. “Small is..."
"Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Overall: I was pretty impressed with this place. I'll definitely be back.
The extended..."
Spencer Q
"Talk about a meal with flavor! My meal was half chicken and half chorizo and it was very tasty and food with flavor. Options of either white or brown..."
Rew Lekatz
"I'm not sure what to really say about this place except that it is delicious and I have yet to experience any other Creole dishes that taste like the..."
Negahsi D
"Decided to get this as a late dinner just flew in and man o man this spot really surprised me, corn bread was sweet and delicious, I did the 2 plates..."
Tony B
"Yum! Went around late lunch afternoon (2pm) on a Saturday with friends! Plenty of seating inside and outside. Love you can grab beer nextdoor!
I did..."
T Sripun
"First time going to this restuarant. My boyfriend and I went together with his son and daughter. Had a good time. Good food. Fresh to order. It's..."
T Lorenzo
"Good food at a great price! The dishes were very hearty, but not greasy and heavy. Everything was seasoned well. Great..."
"Didn't try their food but there's so many board games! Loved how there's so much variety of games and they even have the board game, muffin time!..."
Natalie Ho
"Just went here with a friend. We wanted.simewhere to hang out that wasn't a bar. It's lovely to have another option. They have a nice selection of..."
N Zen
"3.5 stars. I've only tried the Turkey Pesto sandwich, but have nothing to complain about. Outdoor seating, there looks to be a huge array of board..."
Jay
"One of my fave places to study! And they close late too which is amazing. 100%..."
Giselle Lopez
"Delicious variety of drinks + fabulous crowd. It felt very fun to peek the game selection. Hope to play next time..."
天
"Seriously amazing coffee and a bunch of games keeps you at this place for hours. Very friendly staff with large open space so seating is comfortable...."
Zahid Ahmed
"Such a great gaming space!!! Awesome selection of drinks and games. The pizza is truly fantastic and the service is friendly and so helpful! I can't..."
JS 2K
"Great places, nice game selection (but could use some expansions) and excellent food! I can recommend the turkey mustard club sandwich which goes..."
"Very good burgers.
By the way, I only gave 4/5 for several reasons:
- I prefer Beyond to Impossible meat
- The milk shake are too sweet
- The music..."
S PVV
"Always a great place for when I’m craving a burger and some fries. Definitely on the pricey side and the shakes are abnormally priced high. I like..."
Nitish B.
"This place has great burgers. Since ive had meat substitutes in the past, i personally was able to tell the difference. With that being said, it was..."
Jordan
"This place used to be veggie Grill and apparently it’s still owed by veggie grill new menu and new name. I enjoyed the burger joint style of..."
Rebecca L
"Excellent! First time trying impossible burger. Gluten free bun option.
Parking is $4/hr though, and I did see a meter cop driving..."
Matthew
"Excellent service, everyone there is so nice and awesome. The burgers are delicious perfect for a cheat day or any and everyday LOL, great job..."
Douglas Brew
"Let me just say, nothing is impossible! I ordered the O.G. burger w/o cheese. Included was special sauce, lettuce and pickles. I ordered thick golden..."
J Spire
"Amazing burgers, they use Impossible patties, fries are good too and their special sauce is a killer. Great location, street parking only, so that..."
"I have been going there for years and I've never had a bad experience!! Prices are incredible for the amount of food that you..."
Beverly Bankmann
"The bomb... If you want a burger and frie don't correctly without the fuss . This long time neighborhood jewel is the way to..."
Terrance Gregory
"This is a family tradition...my parents dated there, then brought their kids me! And now I go there w my son. The very best burger in the bay and..."
Carla Michaels
"Born and raised in Berkeley, I've been going to the Smokehouse as long as I can remember. I love the Smokehouse! I moved to Oregon 10 years ago but..."
Katie Aaberg
"Always Great Food, Shakes and Service. Love this..."
Jr N Charmaine Rodrigues
"I live across the street from the Smokehouse, I have limited myself on how many times I can go there lol. And I really don't like eat..."
Derron Johnson
"They have stayed true to their product since they began. My other favorite is Parkside drive-in..."
Rich Jackson
"Best kept secret in..."
Vladimir Jakovleski
"Delicious! The caramelized onions and the juicy patty were a perfect combo! They were out of fries so I wasn’t able to try them. The pricing was..."
Ashley Ayala Mendoza
"Good basic hamburgers that are grill cooked at a very reasonable price.
Tables look like it has been a while since they las had been wiped..."
Matti Smith
"Fries, hot dogs, burgers, and shakes! Really high quantity in all aspects. Shakes were on point too. Corn hole and other games on the side. Great..."
Spencer Kittleson
"Awesome burgers fries shakes and friendly staff! All the good things are true, although last time fries had a bit too much..."
L G
"Haven't been here in years. Decided to grab a double cheese burger while I was in the area. The young gentleman that took my order was so nice. It..."
Tiffani B
"Food was prepared in a timely matter, they offer various choices including options for vegans/vegetarians. Prices are at a great price while the food..."
Dying Rose
"A true institution in Berkeley. For the $5 burger category it's not quite as good as super duper/in-n-out/shake shack but it's pretty darn close and..."
"I tried the beef curry and ordered a jasmine rice to go with it, with a strawberry matcha almond milk latte to drink (they didn’t have strawberry..."
Mira Serrill-Robins
"This place is one of a kind. I have never had Thai food quite the way funky does it. I recommend the crispy rice salad, papaya salad and pad Thai as..."
Michael Newcomer
"Highly highly recommend this gem!! It’s as close to Real Thai food as you’re going to get in the States… please don’t ask them to omit fish..."
CHEF
"Wow! Funky Elephant is amazing! It’s authentic Thai food that you can’t often find in the US. The menu is small, but everything is unique and..."
Alan H
"Service was amazing and the food is also really good. I got the pad..."
"Came in for a late lunch. Service was prompt, friendly, and the atmosphere of the place is phenomenal. Food was delicious, packed with flavor. Will..."
Fernando Martinez
"Absolutely fantastic Indian food. Why doesn't this place have more reviews?! The Naan was great, the lamb and spinach was great and we have coconut..."
Craig Ferrara
"Super tasty food! The coconut chicken curry was very flavorful and so soft. The ambience is also really cool! They have cute booths with curtains in..."
Olesia Gordynsky Castuera
"This location is very special from the food to the..."
Marlena Simone
"We bought a Groupon and redeemed it last night at Khana Peena. I have recently developed insane cravings for Indian food and have tried many places,..."
bruk dunbar
"Khaana Peena Solano has become one of my favorite Indian restaurants to grab brunch/ lunch/dinner since I moved to Berkeley... Great menu choices,..."
"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..."
"This spot made me a Sushi fan! Great food and atmosphere!! I did not write this..."
Trannie P Carter Sr.
"A hidden gem on Shattuck Avenue. All the staff are super friendly, and the sushi is fresh and really inventive..."
Elizabeth Arthur
"Best sushi ever!! I've been going to this place for a few years since the first day I tried their wonderful, tasteful, fresh sushi. Try the Lion King..."
Monica Perez Panizo
"My favourite Sushi in North Berkeley. Order bental for lunch and dinner quite often. Very good deal and fresh..."
Ao Zhang
"Super folks offering high quality sushi, bento and other great items. Always fast and helpful. Family..."
Brian Eubanks
"I've tried several Japanese restaurants in Berkeley and this is the first one that I thought had the right mix of quality at an affordable price..."
William Plasencia
"Service was pretty good. I tried their Oyishi, Titanic, Lion King, and Betty boop roll. They where all pretty..."
Marbo Cheng
"Cheap-ish sushi, lovely people!
Sushi is good but not great
glad to have it..."
Dave Young
"Food was amazing and service was speedy but not pushy. Our waitress was so nice and funny. The place itself was cute and cozy with only about 10..."
Maria Miranda
"It is OK given that it is a bit cheaper than competing restaurants. Had the nigiri plate twice and it was mediocre. Recommend more the lunch..."
"Finding fresh Calamari from the Pacific Ocean is a breeze if your near Seabreeze Market and Deli. The food here is prepared to order and is..."
Ray Lemar
"Great little spot right on the bay trail. Very bike friendly, selling a wide variety of seafood, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and really solid..."
Olivia Grace
"A local treat! Chowder is made fresh and Available every day, bread bowls only Fri Sat Sun. Very good, lots of clams. The real treat is the..."
KW Mazer
"Don’t pass this place up! Delicious fries, and great fried seafood. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu. Perfect place for an after walk..."
Dylan C
"Had an opportunity to revisit Seabreeze in Berkeley on a beautiful day after a 20 year absence. Ordered the prawn basket (4 large ones) which came..."
Katrina M
"Surprisingly good food with a short wait. The folks working there were very friendly and working their butts off in a hot space. The place just needs..."
Jason Kent
"Seabreeze, a primitive, but popular diner,outside eating, don't know the menu, but it looks good,hotdogs,burgers and a big plate..."
"Awesome place for burritos! Super tasty! Great salsas and chips! Definitely going back! We went with the kids and the staff was friendly and helpful!..."
Fernando Bernasconi
"I would recommend the California burrito. It's a common thing in Southern California, but this is the only place in the area (that I'm aware of) that..."
Valden Kamph
"We both had regular burritos. Spicy pork and regular chicken. Good sized, chips included, salsa bar well stocked. Chips are very tasty! Meat well..."
Mason Leach
"By far the best Mexican place in Berkeley. Come in and meet Massoud the owner and tell him how much you enjoyed his food as..."
Chad Hodges
"Just pay for the chips and salsa.
Friendly, cheap and..."
Elise Knudson
"Massoud and his crew do it right! Authentic as it gets and with the perfect spice for a perfect..."
Steven Garcia
"Great food, awesome salsa, friendly stuff what more could you ask..."
Paul Wick
"Best customer service! Bomb..."
Mandy Dodds
"Muy buen lugar los tacos muy sabrosos. Grasias..."
Rafael Ortiz
"Aka Pollo Picante during the limited menu offering there doing during covid
Really amazing spicy fried chicken sandwich. It comes dusted with..."
Dave Young
"I usually always order the tostada salad bowl which is the best thing here (at least I think so). They fry the tortilla on the spot so it takes a few..."
Michelle
"$1.95 street tacos. Happy Hour 2-3 pm which does not include carne asada or shrimp: still an amazing deal.
I stopped by and had the carne asada...it..."
"This is my go-to burrito place in Berkeley. Not only is the quality of the food top notch (really excellent carnitas), but the food is consistently..."
David Chan
"Delicious Mexican food at reasonable prices. Pollo Verde is spicy and so good, Al Pastor likewise. Super tacos with rice, beans and all the toppings..."
"Friendly staff, hot delicious food and a ton of it for the price. Highly..."
James Perez
"Rocky's Gyros is top notch, and has great and fresh hot dogs and burgers. Their ribs are awesome. Clean Small place with great food. Just got..."
Tim Zapotocky
"BBQ Rib dinner. Enough food for 2 people.. Full slab dinner $11.95 + tax.. Highly..."
Ken Ropinski
"This spot is very good, I tried the Philly, Italian and, Corned beefs. Although, I didn't like the corned beef that much the other two were yummy. I..."
Steven Voorhees
"It’s always good and fresh! The best gyros in the suburbs. If you want this quality of gyro you would usually have to go to Greek town so it’s..."
Angelina Chan
"Food was great all fresh ingredients, and made to order. They had some slot games unfortunately because of covid its closed atm. But like I said the..."
Valente Polanco
"Great broiled chicken. Always friendly..."
Nick Plikas
"I celebrated my PhD earlier this evening in this great restaurant. I am glad to say that we passed a astonishing evening and the place was evidently..."
"Got the Bomberman 50%, I usually get 25% at milk tea places but saw someone recommend 50. I think next time I could be ok with 25. If you like milk..."
Elaine Wang
"We got the okinawa milk tea and the dew fizz with boba.
I would follow there recommended sweetness because I went less sweet for one and regretted..."
Hye Jin S
"Decided to go here on a nice summer walk. I was plesently surprised that this store was not your average boba place. Great customer service, I asked..."
Max Song
"Came here with a friend (he's local). Boba was very smooth and refreshing. I got the Bomberman at regular sugar level and it was still pretty good!..."
Frank Hou
"Get the Bomberman. Funky name but it's the best drink. You can either order through a touchscreen or with a cashier at the register. (They seem to..."
Christine
"Somewhat pricey but the flavors and textures were good.
It's a shame about the plastic but I've not seen another boba place solve for this..."
"Great poke place with a Hawaiian flare (macaroni salad for example). I would say the portion size is okay for the price but they have great options..."
Sam Goad
"Fish was fresh, I thought the seasonings on the rice and fish were great.
I had brown rice, salmon, albacore, shrimp. Seaweed salad and edamame...."
Oliver J
"I eat here often, overall I think it’s the best poke in the Oakland/Berkeley area (considering price, portions, quality, flavor and service). I’m..."
Morgan Black
"Decent poke, small dine in area, and fast..."
Ayumi Mizuno
"For those unfamiliar with this style of cuisine, this type of fast casual restaurant primarily prepares a traditional Hawaiian seasoned raw fish..."
"Definitely hit the spot! The meat was cooked perfectly and had flavor! I got the mini burger (which is basically one patty) and it was filling! The..."
Ashley Ayala Mendoza
"Take-out only. The dining room was closed on 9/18 and customers can only order on the app/website. My fries might have been sitting there for a..."
Jeffrey Ho
"I liked this place, we got a mini and a regular burger, both with cheese. The burgers are similar to the Five Guys chain, but simpler. Instead of..."
Josh Tunks
"You should try garlic fries!!
By the way,You need provide vaccines record for indoor..."
杰醬林
"Great service great Hospitality first time here the food was great awesome. I like the decor It was friendly and inviting I had the chicken sandwich..."
Edwin Barahona
"Love the burgers, cheeseburger especially and the fries! You have to..."
Mari L S
"Mini burger with "everything" plus bacon and cheddar was very tasty. Garlic fries seemed to have a bit too much oil on them- they were greasy once..."
"Visiting from Toronto and craving pho… this place hit the spot. The pho and the bun were amazing. Ate everything so quickly I forgot to take a..."
Elie Waitzer
"7-25:
I've seen this place but never stopped by... Until today!
Tried the rare steak Pho and it was really good. Broth hit the spot 👍. Steak was..."
Ken Wong
"This is my favorite place for Pho in the Berkeley area. They are always friendly, polite, and willing to make adjustments to the menu items. While I..."
Lauren Kallie
"The soup was really good most of their food, but it was cold outside no indoor dining you have to order food first and eat in outside even though it..."
Art Asuncion
"Speedy and delicious- we stopped here on our way home after a long road trip. It was Sunday afternoon and we were able to walk in and order right..."
Nandita Bhargava
"Very nice place. The workers were wonderful, and the pho was yummy. They also have tasty shrimp..."
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