East Bay Area Real Estate Services For Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Oakland and Piedmont |
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The GRUBB Co. | Direct: 510.652-2133 ex. 444 | Office: 510.652.2133 | Email: susie@susieschevill.com |
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East Bay Area Restaurant GuideBay WolfCuisine: Mediterannean Chef Lauren Lyle features a menu from a different region of the Mediterranean every three weeks at this comfortable restaurant. 3853 Piedmont Ave.,Oakland 510.655.6004 Parking: Somewhat difficult street parking/nearby lot. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted - beer, wine only - outdoor seating- high chairs. Bette's Ocean View Diner Cuisine: American This Art Deco-style diner does great breakfasts with excellent baked goods and simple lunches. 1807-A Fourth St.Berkeley 510.644.3230 Parking: Street parking difficult at peak hours. Breakfast,lunch daily Reservations: no Note: credit cards accepted, beer, wine only, breakfast/brunch, high chairs. Bucci's Cuisine: Italian Pizza and Caesar salad shine, but don't miss the main courses: great poussin stuffed with figs. Great warehouse interior. 6121 Hollis St. Emeryville 94608 510.547.4725 Parking: Ample parking in lot Lunch weekdays. Dinner Mon. - Sat. Reservations: For parties of 5 or more. Note: credit cards accepted, full bar, outdoor seating, high chairs. Cafe Rouge Cuisine: Mediterranean Excellent rustic fare on an all-day menu; convivial atmosphere in the heart of chic 4th Street. 1782 Fourth Street Berkeley 94710 510.525.1440 Parking: Nearby lot on Fourth Street - 3 hour limit Lunch daily, dinner Tues. - Sun. Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, full bar, outdoor seating, high chairs Via Centro Cuisine: Italian Stylish addition to downtown Berkeley dining scene. Good use of seasonal ingredients in dishes like sea bass with Walla Walla onions and beets. 2132 Center St. Berkeley 510.981.8373 Parking: Difficult street parking, pay lots couple blocks away. Lunch Tues. - Fri.; dinner Tues. - Sun. Reservations: Accepted Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only. Cesar Cuisine: Tapas Excellent tapas are well priced in this rustic, homey dining room. sophisticated bar, great wine list. 1515 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley 94709 510.883.0222 Parking: Fairly easy street parking. 4pm - midnight daily (winter) Reservations: No Note: credit cards accepted, full bar, open late, outdoor seating. Downtown Cuisine: Mediterranean Theater district, stylish addition to downtown dining scene Chef Paul's Cuisine: European A romantic, continental dining experience featuring classic, if outdated, European inspired cuisine. Nice lobster bisque. 4179 Piedmont Ave., Oakland 510.547.2175 Parking: difficult street parking Dinner: Tues. - Sat. Reservations: Accepted Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, open late. Christopher's Nothing Fancy Cafe Cuisine: Mexican Healthy, inexpensive, well-prepared Mexican food in a charming atmosphere. Great guacamole, chile verde and chile relleno. Can get very crowded 1019 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 510.525.1185 Parking: Street Lunch: Mon - Sat; dinner daily Reservations: For large parties Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, outdoor seating Citron Cuisine: Mediterranean Charming neighborhood restaurant with destination attitude. Chef-owner Chris Rossi dazzles diners with creative, lusty fare. 5484 College Ave., Oakland 510.653.5484 Parking: Easy street parking Dinner: daily Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, beer, wine only, outdoor seating, high chairs Cafe At Chez Panisse Cuisine: California/Contemporary Located above the landmark restaurant, this casual cafe always features great pizza and the absolute best garden salad on the daily changing menu. 1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley 510.548.5049 Parking: Fairly easy street parking Dinner: Mon - Sat. Reservations: Strongly Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only Dona Tomas Cuisine: Mexican A comfortable atmosphere with excellent camitas, pepitas and margaritas. Other dishes fall short. Service needs work. 5004 Telegraph Ave. Oakland 510.450.0522 Parking: fairly easy street parking Dinner: Tues - Sat. Reservations: Accepted Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only. Ginger Island Cuisine: East/West East-West menu is back on track but tropical menu feels dated. Good chicken brochettes and ginger drinks. 1820 Fourth St. Berkeley 510.644.0444 Parking: Complimentary parking in back of restaurant Lunch and dinner daily. Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, full bar, outdoor seating, high chairs. Hong Kong East Ocean Cuisine: Chinese A beautiful marina view (looking toward SF) draws as many people as the dim sum menu, which can be uneven. 3199 Powell St. Emeryville 510.655.3388 Parking: Complimentary parking lot Lunch, dinner daily. Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, views, beer wine only, high chairs Jade Villa Cuisine: Chinese Ninety-120 varieties of dim sum at this bustling plain-Jane restaurant. Good dumplings, soup, Chinese broccoli, Helpful service. 800 Broadway, Oakland 510.839.1688 Parking: Street parking can be difficult depending on time of day, public garage available 1 block away. Lunch, dinner, dim sum daily. Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, breakfast/brunch, high chairs. LaLime Cuisine: Mediterranean Menu changes every three weeks or so with special fixed price dinners a couple times a month. Winners are lamb shank soup, beef daube, Moroccan mixed grill and fruit mousee. 5484 College Ave., Oakland 510.653.5484 Parking: Easy street parking Dinner daily Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, full bar, high chairs Mazzini's Trattoria Cuisine: Italian Simply prepared Italian food can be excellent at this relaxed restaurant. Fritto misto, steak with arugula and Parmesan especially good. 2826 Telegraph, Berkeley 510.848.5599 Parking: Easy street Lunch and dinner daily Reservations: Accepted Note: credit cards accepted, full bar Nan Yang Cuisine: Burmese Sound Burmese food in modern surroundings. Try the ginger salad, curried fish, fried onion cakes, eight treasure bean curd. 6048 College Ave, Oakland 510.655.3298 Parking: Moderate street parking Lunch, dinner Tues. - Sun. Reservations: 3 or more. Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, outdoor seating, high chairs. O Chame Cuisine: Japanese David Vardy creates the most personal East/West menus around, in a space that evokes a Japanese country feel. 1830 Fourth St., Berkeley 510.841.8783 Parking: Large complimentary parking lot behind building Lunch, dinner Mon. - Sat. Reservations: For dinner only Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, outdoor seating, high chairs. Oliveto Cuisine: Italian Paul Bertoli serves the best Italian food in the Bay Area. Benchmark fresh pastas, grilled pigeon, veal Milanese. Casually professional service. 5655 College Ave., Oakland 510.547.5356 Lunch Mon - Fr., dinner nightly Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, full bar, breakfast/brunch, high chairs. Rick and Ann's Cuisine: American Solid American classics, such as macaroni and cheese, in a two-room restaurant that feels like someone's home. Friendly, helpful service. 2922 Domingo Ave., Berkeley 510.649.8538 Parking: Parking lot in back-validation available Breakfast, lunch daily, dinner: Tues. - Sun. Reservations: For Large Parties Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, outdoor seating, high chairs. Rivoli Cuisine: Mediterranean A recent remodeling has given the restaurant a jewel-like presence, and Wendy Brucker's food is still excellent. Great battered portobello mushrooms. 1539 Solano Ave., Berkeley Parking: Fairly east street parking Dinner: nightly Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, high chairs Santa Fe Bistro Cuisine: California/Contemporary Exceptional value at lunch for California cuisine and some good wine selections. 2142 Center St., Berkeley 510.841.4047 Parking: Street parking can be difficult Lunch weekdays, dinner Mon. - Sat. Reservations: For dinner only Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen Cuisine: American Wide range of New York-style deli food that sometimes rises to the challenge. Great Niman Ranch beef brisket and sweet challah French toast. 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley 510.848.3354 Parking: moderate street parking Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations: For Large Parties Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only breakfast/brunch Soizic Bistro Cuisine: California/Contemporary Artsy dining room and subtle, delicate dishes make this restaurant a personal expression of the owners. 300 Broadway, Oakland 510.251.8100 Parking: moderate street parking Lunch Tues - Fri. , dinner Tues - Sun. Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, high chairs Walker's Restaurant and Pie Shop Cuisine: American The home-style dinners, Walker's famous pies, reasonable prices and down-home staff and atmosphere have comforting appeal. 1491 Solano Ave, Albany 510.525.4647 Breakfast Tues - Sun; lunch Tues-Sat. Reservations: No Note: credit cards accepted, beer wine only, breakfast,brunch Yoshi's Cuisine: Japanese Good sushi, some good entrees at this stylish Japanese restaurant/jazz club. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland 510.238.9200 Parking: One hour validation in Jack London Square Lunch, dinner daily Reservations: Recommended Note: credit cards accepted, full bar Zachary's Cuisine: Pizza For stuffed pizza enthusiasts, this is the place. Thin crust pizza is excellent too. 5801 College Ave., Oakland 510.655.6385 Open lunch through dinner daily Reservations: No |
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SUSIE SCHEVILL, BROKER ASSOCIATE 3070 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley CA | 1960 Mountain Blvd., Oakland CA Direct: 510.652.2133 x444 | Email: Susie@SusieSchevill.com |