Berkeley American (New) Restaurants

Romantic

1. Digs Bistro

amazing food, amazing service - the perfect place to go with your close friends and family if you just want to spend the evening talking and enjoying…

2. Townhouse Bar &…

I love these hidden gems in the bay area!  The Townhouse is literally hidden in a small residential street in Emeryville and is easy to miss.  It may…

3. Citron

Neighborhood: North Oakland

I hate to say it, but this place is very 1995.  It's like one of those friends of yours in her early 30's who everyone knows peaked in college.    I'm…

4. Chez Panisse

Neighborhood: North Berkeley

Great place for a date, anniversary, and anything intimate. The atmosphere and service is really what you pay for to be honest. Food was not as hyped…

5. Post Meridian

Alas, my faith in good food and good men has been restored.  Discovering a sleeper restaurant of Post Meridian's caliber is analogous to the…

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Wine Selection

1. Solano Grill & Bar

Don't let the dull storefront fool you... this place makes delicious food! The two times I've been here have been such a treat. The spicy prawn…

2. Franklin Square Wine…

Neighborhood: Uptown

I like this wine bar better than Vine on counts of atmosphere and service.  And it certainly is a nice alternative to the likes of Mua and Lukas if…

3. Bay Wolf

Neighborhood: North Oakland

Came here for mom's bday recently.  Easy to make reservations, even up to the night before!    Try to get seated on the pseudo-patio - it looks so…

4. Citron

Neighborhood: North Oakland

I hate to say it, but this place is very 1995.  It's like one of those friends of yours in her early 30's who everyone knows peaked in college.    I'm…

5. Soizic Bistro

Neighborhood: Jack London Square

Service - A Food - A+ Wine list - B+ Decor - B- Cocktails - A  Friday night = date night around my household.  Recent dates have included Wood Tavern…

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