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4.5
Awesome(109)
$$$$
• Thai • Oakland
Booked 15 times today
Food was amazing, lively yet cozy ambiance. Everything we ordered was 10/10
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4.5
Awesome(1165)
$$$$
• American • Oakland
Booked 88 times today
We had a lovely meal at Acre. Service was attentive, the room is pleasant and not too noisy. We both had pasta dishes that we enjoyed. We especially liked the fried olive appetizer.
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4.8
Exceptional(2077)
$$$$
• American • Albany
Booked 26 times today
Beginning with the most perfect cocktail and yummy appetizers, the whole experience was perfect. Every bite of our entree was excellent. Even the dessert knocked it out of the park!
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4.6
Exceptional(2896)
$$$$
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 43 times today
What amazing food! What a beautiful space. What great service. I went to Revival for my birthday and couldn't have asked for a better esperience.
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4.7
Exceptional(1636)
$$$$
• Italian • Lafayette
Booked 47 times today
Delicious dinner, menu exceptional, wine also very tasty.
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4.8
Exceptional(733)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Oakland
Booked 34 times today
I really love this place. The menu is always interesting and changing. I’ve eaten here 4 times, and always look forward to the deviled eggs and whatever soup they have for the night. Their specialty cocktails are pricey, and hit or miss for me. Make sure to designate you want a table, which I prefer over a sofa or the bar.
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4.8
Exceptional(1729)
$$$$
• Italian • Berkeley
Booked 49 times today
This restaurant is a fabulous neighborhood gem! The food, ervice and aptmosphere are top notch! Never disappoints!!!
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4.4
Awesome(2464)
$$$$
• Italian • Oakland
The renovated space is very attractive, the food was delicious (a range of appetizers and a mushroom pizza), cocktails and wine were spot on. Service was attentive but not excessively so. Lovely meal.
A photo of Yoshi's Oakland restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8530)
$$$$
• Japanese • Oakland
Booked 68 times today
Seated right on schedule, server at table promptly for orders, food served in a timely manner, delicious entrees at great price points, and bery good rest ambience. Not much more you can ask for in a dining experience!
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4.7
Exceptional(8371)
$$$$
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 176 times today
We had an amazing meal at Wayfare. We were celebrating a birthday. Our server was very attentive. The food was amazing . The fried chicken is the best around. The popovers are devine. My favorite part

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  • maureen
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I really love this place. The menu is always interesting and changing. I’ve eaten here 4 times, and always look forward to the deviled eggs and whatever soup they have for the night. Their specialty cocktails are pricey, and hit or miss for me. Make sure to designate you want a table, which I prefer over a sofa or the bar.
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    Bardo Lounge & Supper Club$$$$• Contemporary American• Oakland
    •
    4.8
  • Barbara
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Beginning with the most perfect cocktail and yummy appetizers, the whole experience was perfect. Every bite of our entree was excellent. Even the dessert knocked it out of the park!
    More info
    Juanita & Maude$$$$• American• Albany
    •
    4.8
  • Gary
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 28, 2026
    We had a lovely meal at Acre. Service was attentive, the room is pleasant and not too noisy. We both had pasta dishes that we enjoyed. We especially liked the fried olive appetizer.
    More info
    ACRE Kitchen and Bar$$$$• American• Oakland
    •
    4.5
  • ElaineGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 28, 2026
    As usual, this place is a wonderful experience! The food is delish and the servers are attentive.
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    Locanda Positano$$$$• Italian• Lafayette
    •
    4.7
  • Yangchen
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    Food was amazing, lively yet cozy ambiance. Everything we ordered was 10/10
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    Payakk$$$$• Thai• Oakland
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    4.5
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