Guidebook for Emeryville
Food Scene
Hot Italian
5959 Shellmound StGood food, nice staff, nice vibe.
Cool place with an interesting history with a nice vibe and a mix of locals and out of towners. Food & libation are both good.
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Townhouse Bar & Grill
5862 Doyle StCool place with an interesting history with a nice vibe and a mix of locals and out of towners. Food & libation are both good.
Fresh sushi/sashimi, nice sake selection, friendly staff, good vibe.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
KYU2 Sushi
6485 Hollis StFresh sushi/sashimi, nice sake selection, friendly staff, good vibe.
Named for Emeryville's nickname before it became the place to be. Excellent pizza. Cool laid back staff. Eat in or take out. Beer only. No wine.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Rotten City Pizza
6613 Hollis StNamed for Emeryville's nickname before it became the place to be. Excellent pizza. Cool laid back staff. Eat in or take out. Beer only. No wine.
Nice Thai infusion place. Good food, nice staff, beautiful interior. Full bar with wine and beer.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
The Bureau 510
5800 Hollis StNice Thai infusion place. Good food, nice staff, beautiful interior. Full bar with wine and beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
1411 Powell StNice locals' joint. Mixology and good fare.
Sports Bar, Pool Hall, a truly local joint. Excellent Patron Cadillac margarita, good bar food.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
The Broken Rack
5768 Peladeau StSports Bar, Pool Hall, a truly local joint. Excellent Patron Cadillac margarita, good bar food.
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StMixology, interesting people, beautiful outdoor deck. No food.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave2 blocks away. What else needs to be said about Trader Joe's?!
My favorite grocery store! Close. Beautiful produce and meat sections. Sort of a mix between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, but with more options that TJ's and more affordable than Whole Foods.
371 abantu bendawo batusa
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveMy favorite grocery store! Close. Beautiful produce and meat sections. Sort of a mix between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, but with more options that TJ's and more affordable than Whole Foods.
Everything Else
Great outdoor shopping area with upscale retailers (Sephora, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret). A few chain restaurants. An IMAX movie theater. Live music on weekends.
55 abantu bendawo batusa
Bay Street
Bay StreetGreat outdoor shopping area with upscale retailers (Sephora, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret). A few chain restaurants. An IMAX movie theater. Live music on weekends.