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1. Acqua E' Farina
4.7
Exceptional(737)
$$$$
• Italian • Hayward
Booked 4 times today
Family Owned restaurant serving Traditional Italian Cuisine in a casual to fine dining setting.
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2. Macarena
4.6
Exceptional(512)
$$$$
• Traditional Spanish • Palo Alto
Booked 56 times today
The Art of Celebration in Palo AltoMacarena is a Spanish restaurant in downtown Palo Alto inspired by the warmth, tradition, and hospitality of Spain. Founded by chefs Sergio Box and Toni Santanach, our menu celebrates authentic tapas, seafood, paellas, Spanish wines, and handcrafted cocktails shaped by generations of culinary tradition.Born from family traditions and the joy of gathering around the table, Macarena was created as a place for people to gather, share, and celebrate. Recognized with a LIV Hospitality Design Award and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the restaurant pairs authentic Spanish cuisine with an award-winning setting and wine program.The restaurant features a lively bar, elegant dining rooms, outdoor seating, and El Salón de Macarena, an intimate private dining room for celebrations, gatherings, and events.At Macarena, we believe the best moments happen around the table—over shared plates, conversation, and the timeless joy of Spanish hospitality.
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3. Horatio's
4.2
Awesome(4141)
$$$$
• Seafood • San Leandro
Booked 19 times today
Come experience the romance and brilliance of a 200-year-old Royal Navy at this one-of-a-kind restaurant. You will be surrounded by handcrafted beams, authentic nautical artifacts, and amazed with a spectacular view over the bay. Docked at the San Leandro Marina, Horatio's has been serving classic and artfully prepared seafood, quality steaks, fresh salads and other delicious offerings since 1979.
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4. Telefèric Barcelona - Palo Alto
4.4
Awesome(3089)
$$$$
• Spanish • Palo Alto
Booked 104 times today
TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTO brings a slice of Barcelona to Palo Alto. Reviews rave about the authentic Spanish food, with one patron saying 'Awesome authentic Spanish food without having to go to Spain!' The presence of staff from Barcelona adds to the authenticity. The restaurant's description promises an immersive Spanish gastronomy experience with innovative dishes and hand-crafted cocktails.
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5. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club
4.8
Exceptional(687)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 29 times today
Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2025. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.
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6. Evvia
4.8
Exceptional(5017)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Palo Alto
Booked 122 times today
Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.
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7. Popoca
4.6
Exceptional(283)
$$$$
• Latin American • Oakland
Booked 20 times today
Popoca is a Salvadoran-inspired restaurant in the heart of Oakland. Popoca means “to emit smoke” in Nawat, the language of native people of El Salvador who stoked wood fires to prepare food over a comal for their families. Revered as more than just a means of cooking, smoke represents a prayer or offering to the spirits.Popoca is a mix of heritage and play. Our food is driven by preserving past, creating something new and uniquely Oakland. After years of pop-ups, Popoca has its own digs in the Old Oakland neighborhood, where the pupusas, chicken with fermented pineapple sauce, and other Cali-Salvadoran specialties are happily devoured.
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8. Payakk
4.5
Awesome(66)
$$$$
• Thai • Oakland
Booked 12 times today
At PAYAKK, our culinary journey is deeply rooted in the lifelong philosophy of Chef Tobb—shaped by over 30 years of experience, starting in a family kitchen in Phichit, a small town in the lower northern region of Thailand. From those early days to formal training at top culinary schools in Thailand and Japan, Chef has remained committed to a core belief: that food should be sustainable, health-conscious, and creatively inspired by local ingredients.This philosophy lives on at PAYAKK. We honor Thai culinary traditions while reimagining them for today’s world—sharing the stories and flavors of Thailand with the Bay Area and beyond. Our approach is guided by a deep respect for the environment, a passion for ingredient integrity, and a desire to create meaningful cultural dialogue through food.Chef Tobb believes that every dish connect East and West—and that true sustainability begins with mindful choices in the kitchen. At PAYAKK, every plate is a step toward that vision.
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9. Lucuma Kitchen & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(269)
$$$$
• Peruvian • Oakland
Booked 37 times today
Step into a world of Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist. Our menu features distinctive dishes, setting us apart from the ordinary. Beyond the plate, you'll find a beautifully designed restaurant, a team dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, and a vibrant bar offering creative Peruvian-inspired cocktails. Join us for a truly special taste of Peru.
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10. Tancho Japanese Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(14)
$$$$
• Japanese • Castro Valley
Booked 2 times today
Seasonal Edomae-style sushi omakase led by Chef Jeffrey, featuring 12 chef-selected courses, sourced primarily from the Toyosu Fish Market through our sister restaurant Sushi Kinsen in Redwood City.$95 per person · approx. 80 minutesOptional à la carte supplements available.Counter and table seating offered. OpenTable reservations are currently for tables only. If you are interested in a counter reservation, please visit our website: https://www.tanchojapaneserestaurant.com
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  • KentGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We LOVE this little restaurant! They always produce fabulous food, and the service is off the charts. It's a neighborhood gem, and we are regular customers. We hope they don't change a thing!
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    Acqua E' Farina$$$$• Italian• Hayward
    •
    4.7
  • Carla
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This place is awesome! We had four small plates, all were delicious. The cocktail recommended by our server, Chirulín, was perfect. Has a nice vibe, lively, cool decor, warm and welcoming staff. The entire meal we were planning our next visit.
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    Lucuma Kitchen & Bar$$$$• Peruvian• Oakland
    •
    4.9
  • CelesteGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We sat on the patio for an early lunch, so it wasn't too crowded or noisy. We shared the mushroom pide, the seared halloumi, the crispy eggplant and the olive oil cake for dessert. All the dishes were excellent, and the service was attentive. Great meal, I'll be back.
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    Zaytinya - Palo Alto$$$$• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
    •
    4.3
  • Candace
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Bardo delivered an amazing dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was attentive without being overbearing, and every detail felt intentional. The food was flavorful, well presented, and worth the visit. It was the perfect spot for a special date night, and I left looking forward to coming back.
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    Bardo Lounge & Supper Club$$$$• Contemporary American• Oakland
    •
    4.8
  • Aileen
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Alan, as our waiter, was excellent - friendly, attentive, responsive.
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    Horatio's$$$$• Seafood• San Leandro
    •
    4.2

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