The Best Restaurants in East Bay

Plank Oakland [Jack London Square]

Located in a picturesque setting, overlooking the waterfront, plank is a place where friends, business associates and family can gather in an indoor / outdoor space. The patio at plank offers a select food & drink menu with over 48 beers on tap.... more

PLaYT

From the people who brought the nationally acclaimed, award-winning Picán to Uptown Oakland. PLāYT “Sideways Southern” Bar & Restaurant – a fun place to drink and eat! The best in Southern comfort food, cocktails, wi... more

PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn

PlumpJack combines world-class style and amenities with the approachable intimacy of a mountain lodge to create a unique resort experience. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, PlumpJack provides a surreal setting for an... more

Pollara Pizzeria

This is Roman street food that we've brought to Berkeley. You use your hands to convey how big of a portion you want, and the pizzaiolo cuts the dough with scissors (al taglio means, literally, "by the cut") and charges you by weight. more

Pomella

Pomella is modern California-Israeli food - always fresh, mindfully prepared, casually served and better when shared. more

PRIMA Ristorante

Prima Restaurant is a celebration of food and family; both our own family, as well as the friends we choose for ourselves. Prima has been bringing together family and regional Italian cuisine around the same table for 40 years. more

Priya Indian Cuisine

Good buffet lunch in West Berkeley. more

Puesto

It was tacos from the beginning.  - Eric Adler, Tacoteur Born in Mexico City and rooted in Southern California, Puesto provides a fresh and contemporary take on authentic Mexican cuisine in a unique and upscale environment. Puesto has reached n... more

Quarter Pound Giant Burgers

Cheap, yummy, greasy burgers.  Cash only. more

Ramen Shop

Delicious ramen.  A nice bar selection.  No reservations.    more

Range Life

Range Life is a neighborhood, Michelin star award winning restaurant and bar in Livermore. Range Life's unique seasonal menu and craft cocktails are a product of working closely with local vendors, farms and ranches. more

Revival Bar and Kitchen

Happy Hour: 4 pm - 6 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 3:30 - 6 Fridays Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cock... more

Roam Burgers - Lafayette

From pasture to plate, Roam Artisan Burgers offers delicious burgers, sides, shakes and sodas crafted from fresh ingredients that have been carefully sourced from a select group of purveyors. more

Roam Burgers - San Ramon

From pasture to plate, Roam Artisan Burgers offers delicious burgers, sides, shakes and sodas crafted from fresh ingredients that have been carefully sourced from a select group of purveyors. more

Rob Ben's

The lore of Beast Mode continues to grow with Marshawn Lynch's latest creation.   The name of his newest venture is a tribute to his friend, Robert Benjamin, who shot and killed down in 2007.   And that's just the beginning of Lynch's conne... more

Rockit Char Grill

Rockit Char Grill Burgers and Beers (RCG) is managed and operated by a husband and wife duo. Our mission is to create the "Better Burger for You"... bringing back the traditional backyard BBQ flavor of char burgers and sandwiches to explode your tast... more

Rockridge Cafe

Rockridge Cafe has been part of the Oakland community for 40 years, serving homemade food since 1973. Indulge in any of our signature dishes including Rockridge Breakfast, Migas, Pumpkin Waffles, Challah or Croissant French Toast, Ricotta Pancakes an... more

Rocky's Market Brooklyn Basin

Rocky's Market Brooklyn Basin is a family-owned market offering local produce, artisanal products, and a stellar beer & wine selection, plus grab & go foods. The market includes an all-day restaurant. Since 2016, Brady and Corinne have worked dilige... more

Romano's Macaroni Grill - El Cerrito

Benvenuto! Macaroni Grill captures the Italian experience, down to each individual ingredient, and delivers the extraordinary flavors of Italy to ordinary life. more

Roxx on Main

Combining an outstanding selection featuring the freshest locally sourced, organic, and sustainable ingredients, an ever changing selection of wines, plus the friendliness and comfort of a neighborhood restaurant. We feature live music on weekend... more

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

Rudy's was born from a desire to create a restaurant where people of all walks of life can feel welcome and eat honest food in a fun atmosphere. more

Sabio on Main

Sabio on Main combines the Spanish approach to food and drink as cultural and social bonds with a spirited contemporary ambiance and meticulous respect for the bounty of Northern California. JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR ALL WEEK M-F 4pm - 6pm. INTERNATIO... more

Sabores del Sur Restaurant

Sabores del Sur (Spanish for "Flavors from the South") is a Bay Area company specializing in catering for any event. Specialties include South American Empanadas and Alfajores. "In order to eat what I craved, I had to make everything myself. I wan... more

Sailor Jack's

Sailor Jack’s is the top restaurant in Benicia for seafood served with California flair. Located on the scenic Carquinez Straits, our seasonally changing menu offers something for everyone at breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner. Named f... more

Sanctuary Ultra Lounge

We are a restaurant, lounge and hip entertainment hot spot.  If you're in downtown Livermore, this is the place to be. more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Livermore

In creating Sauced, we really wanted to bring the South to Northern California, so we literally did just that. All the wood and corrugated ceiling in here is reclaimed and shipped in from barns in Georgia and North Carolina. The result is authentic... more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Walnut Creek

Wow, we are so excited to have the opportunity to bring authentic BBQ to Northern California. Our goal here is always to provide excellent food, great drinks, and an unmatched Southern charm and ambiance. We want every one of our guests to become a p... more

Scott's Seafood - Oakland

Located in the heart of Jack London Square, Scott's Seafood restaurant has been the standard for fresh seafood in the Bay Area since 1976. With an incredible view of San Francisco and the Oakland waterfront, Scott's has been named the "Best Seafood R... more

Scotts Seafood Grill & Bar

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Seafood Scott’s sixth-floor view and impeccable menu of ocean-fresh seafood make the venerable San Jose restaurant a top choice for Silicon Valley seafood lovers. A full bar and g... more

Señor Sisig Oakland - Town Sisig

If anyone has redefined contemporary street food in San Francisco, it's longtime pals Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo's Señor Sisig fusion food truck. With their special twist on a Filipino happy hour dish sisig, Señor Sisig took the portability of their... more

Sequoia Diner

Sequoia Diner is a little neighborhood mom-and-pop shop, tucked into the beautiful Laurel District in East Oakland. All of our eggs are organic and come from pasture raised chickens. We make everything from scratch, by hand- including our breads, pas... more

Serika Restaurant

Great service and delicious food on the square. more

Shake Shack Oakland

In 2004, a permanent kiosk opened in the park: Shake Shack was born. This modern day "roadside" burger stand serves up the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, shakes, beer, wine and more. An instant neighborhood fixture, Shake Shack wel... more

Shiba Ramen - Oakland

In Japan, ramen is comfort food. It's what you eat when you're looking for a completely satisfying, but casual experience. You pay in advance, so when you're finished, you get up and leave. You don't break the bank, it isn't a production, and it ta... more

Shiba Ramen - Public Market

Shiba Ramen believes in the Japanese ramen experience. We offer a streamlined, ramen-focused menu, complemented by a handful of tasty sides. Cold beer is on tap, as it should be. We feature rotating draft Bay Area craft beers, and a curated collectio... more

Shinmai

Shinmai just recently opened a 100-person Japanese dining space in Uptown Oakland. The new spot offers both izakaya and ramen, two of Tokyo’s most popular culinary offerings. Patrons can order a series of casual bar bites, small plates or a ste... more

Sideshow Kitchen

Sideshow Kitchen & Beer Garden is a neighborhood spot founded by Homegrown Oakland and Sons of Salvage.  Sideshow offers Comfort California Cuisine in a home life atmosphere, featuring a unique space where people can have a good time over f... more

SideTrack Bar + Grill

SideTrack was born with a dream of bringing burgers, sandwiches, salads, along with a full bar, wine and craft beer to downtown Pleasanton. more

Simply Greek Pleasanton

Simply Greek consistently exceeds customer expectation by focusing on quality, authentic greek fast food. We pride ourself on delicious food – the idea is perfect simplicity.  more

Skates On the Bay

Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reima... more

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