Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley

Charlene N. • February 2, 2021Sashimi was spot on and the fried fish and oysters and duck confit was delicious too. They do curbside if you order online and are fast and friendly!

Ally M. • March 16, 2016Pad see ew is amazing and fresh off the grill. Also, the crispy pumpkins a great appetizer.

tablehopper • August 3, 2014The sophisticated and finely tuned cocktail program is worth the BART trip alone (wait until you try the sangritas). The Palomaesque ($9) is a recommended way to start.

Salil V. • September 3, 2017Packing duck and string bings with minced pork is AMAZING! All other dishes we got were also very very good.

cami j. • February 25, 2022the wines are delicious and the pizza is amazing. burrata!? yes please.

Danny T. • April 2, 2017Be sure to get here early, this is a very popular brunch spot. Worth the wait. Checkout the book store next door while you wait.

Charlotte C. • August 8, 2016Very foamy matcha latte! Creamy and not too sweet 👍🏻

Julie G. • October 15, 2016Everything! Most especially the almond milk cappuccino ☕️

Jennifer P. • June 30, 2018Good vegan options. The tofu avocado sandwich was delicious! They also have alcoholic kombucha on tap!

Maya S. • August 7, 2016The tri tip bowl is a great meal bursting with Brazilian flavors.

J T. • March 13, 2017Good food, especially for brunch or lunch. The French toast was amazing.

Ally M. • July 22, 2015Their macaroni and cheese is great and their beignets are delicious.

Miguel L. • September 16, 2016Nice ambiance and authentic food; mostly Yakitori and chicken is delicious!

Ally M. • February 8, 2016Get the grilled salmon with fried zucchini and yam tempura with bacon bits - you won't be disappointed!

BARE M. • October 17, 2011The vegan milk & cookies are a fun, sophisticated and delicious spin on a classic favorite.

Ally M. • March 17, 2016Funnel cakes here are delicious - bring friends!

Pranay S. • February 15, 2014If you wanna try something off the cocktails menu, they make an amazing Sazerac!

Camille V. • November 11, 2012Value + taste? Go for the lunch specials: pupusas, tamales, and platanos (with crema)! Served up with the house hot sauce and homemade curtido.

Eater • April 13, 2016Housed in (and named for) a former music shop, it has a cheerfully musical theme and an encyclopedic menu of more than 70 drinks, both classic and freshly devised.

SFGate • April 21, 2016The Butcher's Son is one of SF's hottest vegan spots. With mozzarella made from cashews, meatballs from seitan and shiitakes, and no animal product in sight, it's vegan heaven.

Daniel B. • May 17, 2019The al-pastor & chicken tacos were a great deal and particularly hearty, served with chips. Take advantage of the salsa bar too. The sangria was refreshing!

Emma • August 15, 2018Excellent coffee. All the pastries are good, particularly the scones, almond croissants and chocolate croissants. And the owner, Leanne, is lovely

Aaron W. • March 1, 2015Rolls are a good value. Sashimi is of an exceptional quality. There is often live music and the vibe is always very friendly.

Patrick B. • April 25, 2015Great burgers. Get the Bison burger. Also one of the better bars in Berkeley with a rotating tap.

Giovanni B. • July 30, 2013Affordable and tasty. You can't go wrong here.

Nathan D. • August 23, 2010Vermicelli salad bowls with grilled shrimp are tasty!

Downtown Berkeley • July 5, 2012Their lavender blueberry gelato is delicious! The secret to the concentrated lavender taste? ... no "flavoring' added here - just ground up lavender flowers!!

Michelle P. • February 7, 2011The wraps are as gigantic as Mission burritos and delicious. The falafel and Lebanese wraps are very good.