45 Best American Restaurants in Berkeley

“The food inside is delicious and healthy portions. The service here is great too!“

“Lovely venue and great service!“

“Definitely recommend this place! first time here and I can't wait to come back next time I'm in Berkeley!! Food is delicious!“

“Five stars. The food and service here are impeccable. New favorite neighborhood restaurant.“

“The lamb chops were phenomenal!“

“I was there yesterday and had the Killer BLAT I didn't know if I would like it but turns out I loved it and I will return it was so good. It's a great place that you have to try.“

“One of the best restaurants in Elmwood (4/5 green stars) It’s so easy to walk right by Summer Kitchen without even noticing it. It’s a narrow shopfront with just a few tables outside and it’s easy to miss as you ponder ice cream and other offerings from neighbors. Well, take it from me – forget ice cream and get a baked item from Summer Kitchen instead! Or try a pizza, or an egg salad sandwich – possibly the best egg salad sandwich you’ll ever have. But if you are limited for time, try one of the fresh fruit pastries (galette) – they seem expensive at $12 but they are big enough for two and totally worth it! I’m giving Summer Kitchen 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. The positives are obvious – most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Everything is made from scratch and there is transparent sourcing of the meat and fish (Mary’s free-range chicken, etc.). There are a reasonable amount of vegetarian options and you can definitely find some vegan dishes too (salads, sandwich, pasta). Summer Kitchen could make the biggest environmental impact by scrapping beef from the menu – replacing it with plant-based alternatives, ideally. Beef has a carbon footprint of around 10 times that of chicken and over 100 times that of pea protein, on average. If everyone one the planet ate 1 lb. of beef per week (the US average), total greenhouse gas emissions would increase by one third! I’ll write a post illustrating all of this soon on the Green Stars Project. So I really appreciate that Summer Kitchen makes more effort than the vast majority of restaurants on improving sustainability so that’s my suggestion for the biggest opportunity for improvement – cut the beef.“

“FatApple's Restaurant in Berkeley is Bombasticly Delicious, and I'll tell you why. It was still dark when I Picked up Squiggly Hamfatter up in Hopland for the trip down to the Chancellor's office at Cal, he had a 10am appointment with the dude to see about his nephew Ardvark transferring in from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, and we were running early so I figured we'd peel off for breakfast. Ardvark's grades are unfortunately not good enough for Cal but Squiggly has an endowment that will build a new research wing, and that'll be the ticket that gets the little Ardvark into Cal. We had an amazing breakfast at FatApple's and just couldn't leave without snagging a whole apple pie to go! Everything about FatApple's Restaurant is
5 ☆☆☆☆☆'s and worth the stop!“

“What a lovely surprise to find such tasty, healthy food so close to home, friendly staff, on time! Lightly cooked but high-protein and *yummy*“

“Candy Apples are very good“

“The food was amazing and you can’t beat the views! The staff was friendly and our waitress was amazing!“

“This was our 1st time in Berkeley. The bar is so nice! The corner spot is great location and parking was convenient. I love the bartenders and the food was delicious! Fried foods options are good for on the go! We got some fish & chips and chicken tenders they were yummy. I will definitely be back!“

“OMG! I had the BEST sandwich of my life last night at Jazzcaffé! We came for a performance at The Freight and I needed something more than pizza and pretzels. I walked down Addison to this amazing cafe and ordered the Hen of the Woods mushroom sandwich on a toasted bagel. It was SO delicious in a greens marinade. I will go back to Berkeley this week JUST for another mushroom sandwich. Amazing chef and she is so thoughtful. Every person leaving the cafe raved about how delicious their food was. So if you are heading to Berkeley Rep, The Freight, or a Jazz performance - GO here for dinner before. Light fare fabulously delicious and highly nutritious.“

“My dad used to drink there in the 1980s and the Asian husband and wife couple who owned the bar bought him a last drink and told him never to come backThe bar was closed for about 10 or 20 years in the 1990s and the 2000sMy favorite part of the bar is spinning the wheel and trying my luck at free drinks cuz half the time it's a l**** deal but half the time it's a winner deal it's a nice bar most people are really coolFor a while they had a 8-bit Nintendo system and I'd play Castlevania and Super Mario Bros over and over again but they do have some arcade games and pinball games really nice“

“Good food and excellent service ! We will be back in our next trip to Berkeley for sure .“

“Very Spacey the only thing they need to improve is air conditioning they don't have air conditioning in there I guess you have to bring your own but was clean nice the day we went in it was really busy as hell besides that my son loves it that's the only thing that matters“

“Delicious and portions are huge“

“We all agreed that the food was first rate, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the French toast was excellent…“

“Love this place. Great service and food!!!“

“This was my 2nd time at Eggys. The food 😋 was delicious and the service was great! The first time I went on the weekend so there was a bit of a wait. But this I went during the week for lunch with a old friend and the atmosphere was everything. The service and recommendations we're just right..and the sangria amazing!!!“

“open mic Tuesdays and the food and atmosphere!“

“The food was good .
Depends on what day time go if it’s busy or not.
They only have one page that has food.but drinks are good.

For take out on delivery service and only ordering at the restaurant there no area to select condiments or sauce.

Street parking or the garage parking“

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“Service was lovely, the atmosphere was charming and beautiful dried flower arrangements hanging and flower vibes. Love the wooden tables and most importantly the food was outstanding. I will definitely be back and share this new gem with friends and family. 10 out of 10 ding dong they nailed it!“

“Great music venue, small feel with top notch sound and production, connected to a great ale house with good food, full bar and super professional staff.“

“You've got to try Original Pollo in Berkeley! It's a quiet, understated restaurant that serves good, cheap food in a nice eating environment.

I love the cozy, old-fashioned vibes. They really suit this diner, which focuses mostly on serving classic, familiar favorites. Everything is simple and simply delightful!

A little bit of money takes you a long way at this small restaurant. Despite the affordable price, this diner does not skimp on quality and serves some of the best burgers and hot dogs in town.“

“Not many vegetarian options, but the one you have is the best ever🤩“

“I’ve recently cut out all dairy and pretty much all meat, although I will make an exception for special occasions and eat meat seldomly. anyway the options here are delicious if you’re a vegan! Their menu is full of tasty choices. U couldn’t be happier with my recent door dash orders“

“My go-to spot when I want fresh, solid food!! 🌯 Great portions on the burritos — and the one in the picture is just the regular size… imagine the upgraded burrito 👀🔥

I’m always trying something new there and it’s always worth it. Super friendly staff!!

Cons: the chicken can be a little dry/tough sometimes… and maybe throw in a few more chips plzzzz 🫣🫣“

“Pro - Delicious place. Good service. local community breakfast place.

- Customers had their dog on the table outside - on the table, all four paws, testicles just plopped up there next to the food. Wait staff saw this and did not ask them to take their dog off the table.“

“Outdoor patio Salad Lunch Breakfast Brunch“

“Things haven’t gotten going yet so you can still make it.“

“I am admittedly a regular here, and that's for good reason. I am new to the area, but not to going out to eat or drink, and I know a good spot when I find it. Custom ground coffee, fresh baked scones, dog friendly, indoor/outdoor seating. Piano that is played regularly, Wednesday night trivia, friendly approachable staff, involved caring owner.... Food? Are you kidding me? I just had the best bowl of chicken soup I've ever had in my life. Paired it with sourdough bread and a cold beer. HEAVEN. Can also highly recommend the brisket and chicken sandwiches. At 62, it took me a while to figure out how to post these comments, but it was worth the effort. Sorry if I rambled..“

“Always a great experience and that view!“

“Greens are as good a carpet.“

“Great view of the waterfront along with great food!“

“Burger delicious customer service was beyond poor. The cashier didn't smile or say thank you. I had questions and didn't even ask in fear of being snapped on. He was extremely rude and seems like just to women. Men came in and he smiled ans talked to them . I needed ketchup I asked please he threw it on the counter and didn't say nothing. Maybe san jose location is better ... poor service will make me never visit this location again“

“I've visited several times and I try to pick something different everytime. However, their fries are amazing!! So much so that I've ordered them my last 3 visits. The chili fries are the best!! The fries are so crispy!! So freaking delicious!!“

“good service good food had a avocado bacon burger & beer was Casey Jones IPA !!!✌🏽💚“

“Tender Greens | Berkeley has become a go-to place for occasional food delivery & dining in house in the mid-afternoon. The food is tasty, fresh, & plentiful—consistent—& always tastes good. Chefs develop interesting & tasty seasonal menus. I have explored a number of plates & bowls, especially savor the greens & seasonings that go alongside the entrees. Have enjoyed chicken, salmon, beef, & vegetarian options as well as all the sides. Sandwiches & salads are delish. As is the mint lemonade & watermelon fresca. The place can be hopping or not, & the service is top notch & personable, professional. They do robust to-go orders & have spacious outdoor garden seating. Sure wish I’d discovered it sooner!“

“We had the Voodoo and the Moroccan burgers at the restaurant and they were great! The curly fries were crispy and tasty. The owner, Kamran, came by our table and chatted with us, which was a really nice touch. He was super friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was a great experience and we’ll definitely be back!“

“Food was yummy, service was great, vibe was chill“

“had a nice brunch before class started and was on a budget, cashier was sweet and recommended me a nice sandwich and i tried a smoothie which was way better than expected, workers were all sweet and i sat for a bit while waiting for my next class to start, will come back again“

“Wonderful food service and beer! Very friendly owner! Will definitely return and recommend.“

“Food was very good, good service too. Really good location and it reminds me of a 1940s diner. Pretty good menus and selection of food. \nBut unfortunately this is probably my last visit. Which is really too bad as I really like the place and would recommend it to everyone. But, as I was leaving I noticed a sign in the widow I hadn’t seen when entering. Stating that law enforcement was not allowed if they don’t have a warrant. Well I support law enforcement and if they aren’t allowed to dine here then I won’t be back either. Too bad, I really like this restaurant.“