1. Jupiter
9.0
2181 Shattuck Ave (at Allston Way), Berkeley, CA
Brewery · Downtown Berkeley · 222 tips and reviews
K East: Porter and hummus two ways, starting the night on the right foot!
Bourchue: Porter: chocolate beer? Count ne in :-)
Danielle Howell: I'm a fan of dark brews and stouts, and I love both their Porter and their Dry Stout. The artichoke dip is amazing and so are their pizzas. I love the vibe here!
2. Prizefighter
9.1
6702 Hollis St (at 67th St.), Emeryville, CA
Cocktail Bar · 70 tips and reviews
Thrillist: Come with seven of your closest pals for the eight-person namesake Prizefighter "punch" bowl (rum, lemon, port, porter beer), which certainly packs a...punch. Read more.
Johnny Awessome: They've got an in-house made coconut rum that's to die for! #OMG so good. A must try!
Patrick Anderson: Bring your dog, a healthy liver and play some shuffleboard.
4. Rivoli
1539 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Thousand Oaks · 22 tips and reviews
Bre Lambert: You won't find mushroom fritters like these anywhere else. Flavors are balanced and unique, like the pecan & sage stuffed trout. Be sure to say hello to owner Charlie; he's a dream host.
Ira Serkes: Gift Certificates are a great way to give thanks!
Derrik Dennis: Go to Rivoli, this is the best restaurant on Solano. And there's lots of great restaurants on this street! Read more.
11. Bobby G's Pizzeria
7.3
2072 University Ave (Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Berkeley · 45 tips and reviews
Natalia Goreva: Get Triple Mushroom pizza and add italian sausage to it (skip truffle oil though), top it off with Chocolate Stout or Moonlight Death beer!
.: Best tap list in Berkeley. Happy hour 4-7!
Rebecca Petzel: Free wireless, beer, pizza, sports. Perfect!
13. Chez Panisse
8.8
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 134 tips and reviews
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.
Food Network: When I'm in SF, I always take a trip into Berkley for dinner at Chez Panisse. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First