1. Gather
8.3
2200 Oxford St (at Alston Way), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 119 tips and reviews
Alice Ferris: Try the Heirloom Tomato Salad - This was so good. Nothing better than a perfectly ripe tomato.
Xiaoming: Come here for Brunch. Great pork belly and eggs. Must try the Kale.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: One word: “vegetable charcuterie”. OK, it’s two words and evokes five senses, but just order it. - Inspector
5. Chez Panisse
8.7
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews
katieparla: The homemade pasta is incredible. Sauces vary, obviously, but the simple heirloom tomato and basil pasta we had was exceptional.
Dr Profressor Food Destroyer Von Die Quantum Realm: Incredible. Detail focused. Humble. Let the staff pair wine for you, they know what they are doing. Alice Waters is great.
Epicurious: The daily-changing menu is limited (one option per course), but not a single dish of the three courses will disappoint at this sophisticated, eco-friendly Berkeley mainstay.
7. Venus Restaurant
2327 Shattuck Ave (btwn Bancroft Way & Durant Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 50 tips and reviews
Stephen Hood: Grilled peach and little gem lettuce salad is stunning. Best salad I've had in a while!
Christina Castillejo: Order anything with chicken sausage or vegetarian sausage. Green, friendly keep the coffee coming! Home to gay and lesbian, and even hippie, waiters which makes my day!
Ira Serkes: The Harajuku scramble rocks! As does the 'hood in Japan
8. Revival Bar + Kitchen
7.5
2102 Shattuck Ave (at Addison St), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 49 tips and reviews
Frank Kim: Great flatbread selections, the terra firms tigerbaby watermelon salad was unbelievable, and the green tomato + padron fritters were damn good.
Thrillist: R's got a deep list of fresh fruit-packed artisan cocktails plus whole hog, Cali-style dishes like grilled Lucky Dog Ranch Beef Heart, which pairs beautifully with some '67 Safe as Milk. Read more.
Tracey Brown: Try the Chili Lime Peanuts
9. Zut!
7.7
1820 4th St, Berkeley, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Darren Quinn: Mushroom & Brie pizza with a Bison Chocolate stout to wash it down. Fantastic combination
Jim Yang: Mozzarella sausage pizza is Good !
Arlene: The beet salad was especially good! With citrus, avocado, feta and mint--a great combination.
Mere: Great atmosphere - the bust of Beethoven is so fun! Love the sandwiches and bread pudding, too.
Paul Cwynar: If you are in the East Bay, this must be on your "to do" list. Erick Balbuena is a terrific chef.
Aws Al-Abdullah: Strawberry Lemonade is insanely delicious. Like no joke, you NEED to try it.