Suggestions for New American Restaurant near Berkeley

Doug Z. • December 2, 2012Totally worth the trip to Berkeley. One of the most perfect dinning experiences in the country. Although not listed on the menu they offer wine pairings, very solid.

Dave • July 15, 2014Crab sando, giant meatball, pork belly.

Sandy C. • August 7, 2014Ribeye, roasted chicken, fish. All good!

Christina B. • April 2, 2016Latte is awesome. Bacon is amazing. Nice spot.

Alex K. • January 5, 2010There coffe is possible the best in about a 2 or 3 mile radius

Wesley U. • August 19, 2015Great brunch! Unique and delicious tiki masala chicken and waffles.

Bridget G. • February 13, 2022The tasting menu was divine - especially with the wine pairing. Favorites included the amouse Bouche, beluga caviar and champagne pairing, cured egg yolk and bread dish, and the pb souffle

Marie M. • November 12, 2014steak frites, manila clams and liver pate on crostini!

Trev ✌. • June 18, 2015bloody mary! and the chilaquiles! can't go wrong at Portal

Amir H. • July 6, 2019When we went the highlights were the softshells crab, agnolliti pasta, and pork chops. I'd suggest going with a small group to try out many dishes.

Raffaello T. • October 6, 2012the menu changes but favorites like the mac and cheese and flourless chocolate cake are always on and delicious

Stephen C. • August 13, 2013The seafood linguini was excellent. Clams, scallops, calamari, shrimp in a marinara sauce. Very good!

Jose M. • April 7, 2012Number one so far. Just perfect service, food and outfit. Perhaps too much perfectionist.

Greg M. • January 16, 2020Everything is awesome but don’t miss the Butterscotch Pudding dessert!

Sara K. • January 11, 2015I love the atmosphere here. Live music and lots of energy every time 💗

John R. • January 27, 2017Price for fixed tasting menu is outstanding! Food and service was excellent!

IS K. • August 17, 2014Amazing Brussels sprout chips, fried chicken sandwich, and fries. Line out the door for lunch.

anne j. • August 17, 2009food, wine, dessert, cheese...doesn't get any better (except @ french laundry...)

Hanh L. • November 11, 2013The Filet Mignon, Moscow Mule, Golden Boy Smash, and truffle tagliatelle were amazing!!!

Adam F. • August 12, 2022Delicious food in a gorgeous setting. Be sure to have a glass of wine as you stroll around the show rooms and rooftop too

GourmetLive • October 17, 2010Saison might be the consummate San Francisco fine dining experience. Chef Joshua Skenes and partner and wine director Mark Bright describe the Saison experience as “rustic luxury.”

Michael L. • December 11, 2016Cozy small bar. Nice drinks and oysters!

Pamela • July 9, 2012Good Mac n cheese with bacon and kale. I enjoyed getting to play board games too!

David M. • September 26, 2015The Chilaquiles Breakfast special was really good. Love that fresh squooze OJ.

Irina L. • September 21, 2017Delicious scallop plate with quinoa!

Lily • March 4, 2015Japanese breakfast and their warm fingerling potato salad is delicious

Aurora Y. • October 30, 2015Love benu! Def one of my favorite restaurants in sf.

Theresa R. • October 10, 2012The Diablita is really great. The pepperoni is delicious, too.

Karen M. • October 31, 2013Birthday dinner couldn't have been better. The bread with honey and cheese was amazing.

Matthias P. • June 3, 2018Ahi Tuna, Steak and Rhubarb Crisp and the drinks, delicious