Restaurants in El Cerrito

“Excellent take-out. Love their unagi, spicy crab salad, every roll that I’ve tried. And they are so nice!!”

“Simple but fancy food with a casual atmosphere. It's quite a small building, but does not get nearly as full as it deserves to be. Dolly and her husband were great hosts and cooks, and I look forward to returning!”

“The impossible burger was delicious! I really appreciated all the avocado! The garlic fries were a little too soft for my liking; next time I'll ask for extra crispy.
Thank you! Will come back for more!”

“Super chill place that’s cozy and serves amazing nibbles and wine without being pretentious or exclusive. Can’t speak to mingling possibilities (whether you’ll go home with someone new) but it is a hangout stand-out, with stellar service. My new fav place north of Gourmet Ghetto”

“Great and affordable banh mi. The man who owns the shop is very nice and efficient. The bread they use is always fresh, with the perfect ratio of soft interior and crunchy baguette exterior. The vegetables they use are also always very fresh. My favorite banh mi spot in the east bay for sure!

Cash only and no ATM. so make sure that you bring cash with you.”

“Wide variety of Peruvian treats especially fried plantains and pisco chilcanos”

“Exelente lugar me encantó”

“Best In Bay area.”

“This place is an absolute gem. We are so lucky to have such a place in the Richmond/El Cerrito area.

I haven’t had a bad meal here. Fried chicken and tofu soups are all excellent. Portions are ample. Highly recommended if you love Korean cuisine.”

“10/10 on food. 20/10 for Honeyboy, our server seems to be a warm and sweet person. Will go back again. And the portion was good too. Went there with my friend and had a great time there”

“One of the best Korean Restaurant in town. I ate with my 2 friends, and we ordered the Rose Galbi Jim. I really liked the spices and the soup of the galbi, blended really well with the mozzarella cheese. Moreover, the texture of the tteokbokki was so soft and tasty. At the same time, the portion of the Galbi was so big, we couldn’t finish it so we took some back home.
the other best part was that you could refill the banchan. Would recommend you to ask more for the tofu and kimchi, really mouthwatering. the waiter and waitress were kind and friendly, they served you fast.
we visited the restaurant quite late in the afternoon, so we didn’t need to queue since there were plenty tables. the parking area was big too.”

“Momo from this place is amazing!! All of my friends love it. Someone also said this momo is so good that they don't wanna share it with their dad. Someone said that they will cheat for this momo. And this momo made someone believe in god.

This is not a funny comment. Honestly the momo is out of this world!”

“Best pizza ,I love how the crust is thin and crispy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Everything about this place is perfect, the food, the service, and the actual spot. The food is amazing and made me much more into fish and the people who work here are so nice and are extremely helpful and efficient.”

“boat noodle soup rice ball salad larb fish is my favorite 1|2 lemongrass chicken papaya salad sticky rice”

“all of the above and then some!”

“We ordered a vegan chocolate and strawberry cake for my sisters birthday, and she said it was the BEST vegan cake she has ever tasted! The chocolate cake was very moist and the strawberry filling was delicious! I loved the salt in the icing. Just the perfect amount of sweetness. Definitely ordering all our vegan cakes from here from now on!”

“Incredible service. On a cold Sunday morning, Janette is dedicated to the community. Keeping us caffeinated and fed. There are a lot of food options as well as some seating area inside and outside on a little patio. A very well kept secret. The drinks are great too with rose lattes and mochas and delicious cappuccinos.

Definitely stop in and try this place and don't let the hours sway you because they may just be open!”

“Delicious food , best Momo in the Bay Area”

“Great service and great food. Fast and friendly. I loved it!!”

“We had pani puri, dahi puri, wai wai sadeko, and the goat thali, and everything was absolutely delicious. The pani puri was fresh and flavorful, the dahi puri was perfectly balanced and creamy, and the wai wai sadeko had the right amount of spice and tang. The goat thali was the highlight rich in flavor, well-cooked, and very satisfying. Overall, the food tasted authentic and fresh, and the experience was excellent. Highly recommend this place. We will definitely back”

“I agree with the last review~ the food here is so good! My husband got take out and ordered orange chicken, an eggplant dish in really delicious garlicky sauce, and a fried noodle dish with combo veggies and meat+shrimp. Will definitely go here again! Thanks, Happy Garden!”

“TAME [Original] Taramis”

“Great employee owned business, has been supporting the community for 40 years”

“Really impressed with this place! The prices are affordable, the sushi tastes just as good as the previous restaurant, and there are a lot more options on the menu. Definitely coming back.”

“The food here is amazing. The staff is very friendly and attentive. It is family friendly and family run. Great egg rolls and pho. I recommend the combo rice plate.”

“Good whiskey sours. Biggest and best cocktail cherries I’ve ever had 🍒 Nice bartenders, hardcore karaoke aficionados”

“Great food and we will definitely visit again”

“Been here a number of times now and have loved every time. Food has been delicious, service has been very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere cozy and relaxing. Gochisosama deshita”

“we had the fish and chips they were way more than we expected got the 3 fish next time will just get 2 because they were huge and great leftovers had delishous side salads as well as the slaw and garlic chips oh we will be back anxious to try other dishes too! we gout ours to go but they have excellent patio seating which I prefer”

“Grabbed some breakfast and it was yummy! I would definitely come back to either dine in or get a pastry or two to go. I was a little confused on how dine in worked, and had to ask a guest about water refills but overall was satisfied with my meal and service. Got a cookie and pastry to go and those were very good too!”

“AAAAHHHHH-MAZING FOOD♡ MY HUSBAND AND MY FAVORITE NIGHT OUT DINNER PLACE♡♡”

“sucos naturals, sobremesas maravilhosas...”

“Best food in Bay, All time fav🔥👌”

“Super delicious food and BEST POT STICKERS AND I'M VERY PICKY WITH FOOD!! ANYTHING HERE IS GOOD AND DELICIOUS. THE OWNER IS SO SWEET AND VERY HELPFUL AND WILL FIX ANYTHING TO YOUR LIKING❣️❣️❣️ COME VISIT. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!”

“Decent food good price. Friendly.”

“This place is so worth it. My family has been going for 10+ years, almost since the beginning of the restaurant when it was in a different location. Aki-San will tell you when you’re eating something wrong, but it’s not mean-spirited. You should definitely ask him about his life and his journey to becoming a sushi chef. The sushi is the best you will ever have, even better than sushi I had when I visited Japan. It may be very expensive, but if you have the means it is extremely worth the price. Don’t ask for specific things, get what he recommends (but don’t be scared if you have diet restrictions to ask for something that works). Is is an amazing experience so if you go really enjoy it.”

“the hot beverages & sandwiches 😋”

“Good coffee and great service ☕️”

“Lama Bar is honestly one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area. The drinks are really good, and you can tell they know what they’re doing. You have to try the ‘Lama in Love’—it’s something different and super good. The vibe is chill, and overall it’s just a great place to hang out. Definitely recommend checking it out! ❤️🥰”

“the food's good, nothing was amazing but more importantly nothing was bad.”

“Quite an intimate bar, good sound level good video and great bartenders. Small but strong.”

“The best food in los moles nice people there”

“As a bay area native, I've always appreciated having a Nation's around. Great burgers, fries, breakfast, and pies. Also open late which I personally greatly appreciate.”

“This place has quality food and pretty good pricing. Also, the portions here were more than generous. Easy enough to say we were full afterwards! I would definitely recommend.”

“This place strives for customer satisfaction. The place is clean and no sticky tables, everything is in its place nice and neat. The food presentation is on point, and most important of all is the THE FOOD IS ON POINT. Delicious and you get what you ask for.
I’ve been to other Kyoto Ramen chains and though this one is on the smaller side. They pack a punch 🤜🏽 in Quality.”

“Great beer and food, highly recommend.”

“my go-to burrito place. Always friendly service. I like my burritos very spicy, and la estrella is one of the few places that will go as heavy on the habanero as I like. Super fast if you order over the phone, too. I mostly eat vegetarian and they make a very good veggie burrito. The fish is good, too.”

“We ordered breakfast burrito. The portions are large. The burrito was yummy. Only issue is the potatoes. Some were fully cooked others were partially cooked. They are are boiled potatoes that are sitting in a warming tray in water. They make your burrito a little soggy. Aside from that I would definitely recommend giving it a try.”

“Ellie, thank you so much for the great service.
We were initially disappointed that the syringe ran out for the fall out collab, but your attentiveness and care truly made our experience worthwhile. Everything was delicious, and you turned the moment around for us. We really appreciated it.”

“I love Jamba Juice, specifically the açaí primo bowl. Smoothies and food options are filling and delicious, and aside from the prices which are a little higher, Jamba Juice does no wrong.”

“My nephew and I enjoyed it we were on a outing..he loves pizza and the Teenage Mutant Turtles so I saw a sign said all you can eat pizza so I stop by so we played games for about 30 minutes they made our food fresh and it was great service..”

“I've been trying all the taco trucks in the area but keep returning to Emiliano's. Probably been there 50 times. Really good shrimp tacos. The shrimp is larger and more flavorful than typical. Also really like the al pastor. Carne asada and chicken is good too. My new favorite thing is the wet burrito.
By the way, I've never found them not open when they were supposed to be.”

“Staff was friendly and the service of the food was delicious 🤤”

“5 stars! Friendly staff, clean and comfortable, extensive menu, great prices, great value! my super burrito must have had a pound of carnitas, and hubby's mixed fajitas was plentiful as well. Fresh chips and salsa varieties available at the front, along with fresh water, self serve. we asked for containers and got free, fresh chips as well. Let's all support this family business!”

“I love the egg and avocado sandwich. Everything seems carefully handmade to order. The staff is friendly and there's always some nice instrumental music playing, not too loud. Great place for conversation.”

“I love sandwiches and Ikes always hits the spot! Service was spot on and server provided great guidance as to which sandwich would fit me best. It was not very busy, the room was very clean, calming music playing. And I got my sandwich within five minutes or so. I gotta say the price is a little high for a sandwich/meal, mine came out to 22+(tip).”

“Got the combo plate with carne asada, FIREEEEEEE! And it’s so rare to find a spot that sells a taco combo plate and for a reasonable price. This is literally about to be my new taco spot 10/10”

“I've been coming to Uncle Wong's for 3+ years after taking a job in Oakland. Being born and raised in San Francisco, I've had great Chinese food. Uncle Wong's is the best! May the owner is so attentive and sweet. Turn off your phone and get to Uncle Wong's right now! Note:Take Out only for now.”

“Sitting here reading all the reviews thinking man these people suck lol, best hawaiana ive ever had and the hole in the containers are to keep the food from steaming up, never once seen a fly in the kitchen and the portions are better than any hawaiin bbq ive ever had and the best macaroni salad and katsu sauce (ps they put the sauce in small bag now for the karens)”

“I don't really know what all these people are tripping on.. Lots of Entitlement and Smug attitudes in the Bay Area. People treating retail and food service workers like trash because they are miserable with their own lives.

Ordered a Deli Turkey on Sour Dough roll toasted.. Sandwich was toasted and had perfect amount of spread and ingredients.. It was a very good sandwich , everything tasted fresh.
Little pricey, but that is everything nowadays.. plus, I always try to TIP workers as this type of work is underapreicated.”

“One of my favorite local spots. Tonight had the seafood ravioli with shrimp…delicious! Our server was Dolly! She made me a good Manhattan and gave me sweet dessert for my birthday. Thanks Dolly for the wonderful service.”