Live/Raw Food Restaurants near Berkeley, CA

“Q: Why do almost all brands of raw almond butter and raw tahini taste nothing like raw almonds or raw sesame seeds? A: Because those nut butters and tahinis are not really raw. Though the nuts and seeds began raw, the high-heat process of grinding roasts those nuts and seeds. My question above was slyly qualified with the word "almost" in the phrase "almost all brands." Because Living Tree's almond butter and tahini do indeed taste like raw almonds and raw sesame seeds. They claim to "slice" (whatever that means), not grind, their nut butters and tahinis. Whatever it is that "slice" means, it makes a difference, because theirs is the best raw almond butter and best raw tahini on the market. I first tried theirs 25 years ago, and I have never been able to settle for any other brand since then. I used to mail order their products by the case directly from Living Tree, until 5 years ago, when I found a local source here in Connecticut. Good news for residents of shoreline Connecticut. Both Foodworks stores in Old Saybrook and Guilford carry Living Tree's raw nut butters and raw tahini, and my hope of informing CT residents of this is why I have posted this review.“

“Amazing food and wine, great view“

“Such a magical place!!! Great food and the owners make you feel at home. Love it!“

“This is so delicious!! It’s ginger makes it spicy, yet sweet. I wish I had known about this juice sooner, since I’m moving away from San Francisco:( Though the bottle is 9 oz. it’s still a substantial drink! So delicious and gives me energy!“

“I was invited to Waterbar for a business dinner and was excited to finally visit a restaurant that had been on my list for quite some time. Our group was seated in a private dining room upstairs with access to an outdoor balcony overlooking the Bay.

San Francisco weather in June can be unpredictable, but we lucked out with a beautiful evening. The balcony, complete with its own bar, was the perfect spot for networking and conversation before dinner. The private dining room comfortably accommodated our group of about 30 people without ever feeling crowded.

Dinner was served as a prix fixe menu, which made the evening easy since no one had to spend time deciding what to order. Every course I tried was outstanding and exceeded my expectations. The food was beautifully prepared, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented.

Despite the size of our group, the service was exceptional. The staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly throughout the evening.

The restaurant itself is gorgeous, especially the main dining level with its impressive floor-to-ceiling fish tanks that add to the waterfront ambiance. Between the beautiful setting, excellent food, and outstanding service, Waterbar lived up to the hype. I'll definitely be back!“

“I’d gatekeep this place, if I was evil. Fantastic establishment. Oysters are sourced for flavor and not for brand; I’d say they have the best selection in the local area. Food is cooked to perfection and with care. Recipes are Californian, except for - and don’t sleep on - their Buffalo (NY) options such as the fleck and the wings. Excellent stuff. Service is chill and wonderful backyard.“