East Bay Restaurants
Food scene
Dimond Cafe
3430 Fruitvale AveFriendly local diner with good breakfast and lunch options
Smart brunch/light dinner place. Popular so consider reserving!
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond
2042 MacArthur BlvdSmart brunch/light dinner place. Popular so consider reserving!
Relaxed Brazilian restaurant and taproom. Versatile for when one person wants a full meal and the other just a snack or beer :)
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Paulista Brazilian Kitchen and Taproom
4239 Park BlvdRelaxed Brazilian restaurant and taproom. Versatile for when one person wants a full meal and the other just a snack or beer :)
Vientian Cafe
3801 Allendale AveVery tasty Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian food. Gets busy!
Dimond Slice Pizza
2208 MacArthur BlvdGreat vegetarian pizza - just one option each day.
Asian-fusion tacos and burritos. Very tasty and popular for good reason
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Belly
1901 San Pablo AveAsian-fusion tacos and burritos. Very tasty and popular for good reason
Yummy Peruvian fusion tacos, sandwiches and plates. Nice cozy outdoor dining area.
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Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveYummy Peruvian fusion tacos, sandwiches and plates. Nice cozy outdoor dining area.
Modern German slow food restaurant emphasising fresh local ingredients
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Gaumenkitzel
2121 San Pablo AveModern German slow food restaurant emphasising fresh local ingredients
Great Mexican food with a nice outdoor space with cooler Berkeley air for when it’s too hot. Open late.
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La Mission
1255 University AveGreat Mexican food with a nice outdoor space with cooler Berkeley air for when it’s too hot. Open late.
Excellent Mediterranean food, super casual and friendly. Cash only - ATM in the attached bar near the pool table!
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Wally's Cafe (Emeryville)
3900 San Pablo AveExcellent Mediterranean food, super casual and friendly. Cash only - ATM in the attached bar near the pool table!
Annapurna Restaurant & Bar
948 Clay StVery good Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant. Friendly and spacious.
Hip and friendly brunch place, with a wide range of tasty choices - plus mimosas!
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueHip and friendly brunch place, with a wide range of tasty choices - plus mimosas!
Iconic fried chicken sandwiches that locals line up for every lunchtime
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveIconic fried chicken sandwiches that locals line up for every lunchtime
Good quality yet trashy burgers that really hit the spot. Fries and milkshakes are good as well.
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Trueburger
146 Grand AveGood quality yet trashy burgers that really hit the spot. Fries and milkshakes are good as well.
Judoku Sushi Rockridge
5335 College AvenueGood quality sushi and great poke bowls, with outdoor seating area