Restaurants in El Cerrito

“I visited a local burger bar known for its high-quality burgers, especially for those with smaller appetites. I particularly enjoyed the Spanish or Angus option?”

“Came here on a Thursday night to enjoy a paella pop-up and it did not disappoint. Very good and innovative selections of wines along with a fun atmosphere. Especially appreciated the displays of vinyl and old videotapes. An excellent addition to the East Bay wine scene.”

“Everything we have tried here is so good. But our favorite is the carne asada plate— perfectly cooked meat with black bean, plantains, sour cream and a Guatemalan potato salad that we haven’t had anywhere else.”

“With prices going up, this is still a local staple at 6 something a sandwich. He packs my Bacon Bahn Mi with a good amount of meat! No cutting corners here :)

When I used to work in the area, I'd get their lunch plates they have wrapped up in the open fridge. Viet BBQ Chicken, Fried Egg Roll, and rice noodles are my go-to.

They also serve noodle soup, which a friend of mine way back said tasted like her mom's, very good; Chicken Pho.

Parking: If lot is filled there's always plenty of street parking”

“Delicious food , best Momo in the Bay Area”

“Altamente recomendado! Excelente servicio y comida deliciosa”

“The best Indian food in the east bay!”

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

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

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

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

“I enjoy their butter chicken a lot. Good spice levels. Nice atmosphere. I think their lassis are better than their chai so I would order that. Good naan and different kinds available”

“I’ve been here a few times and the food and service never disappoints. They have a pretty good size menu with not only rolls but also other options such as bowls and salads. We ordered the Bay Area roll and double spicy ca this time around along with gyoza and tuna nachos all super delicious!

Parking: It’s in a the plaza so there’s is always plenty of parking”

“Hands down best Chinese food ever eaten by this mouth. ? can't say enough good things about the man who runs the shop here. If you ask for spicy he will. if you ask for extra spicy he will. Extra cooked (little crispier) he will. The place is take out/pick up only but it is hands down the best. I have been eating here for roughly 7 years and always get the same thing. Never disappoints. My order is shrimp fried rice extra spicy, Mongolian chicken, egg rolls extra cooked. ? sitting here with my order and couldn't believe I never left a review. We'll here it is my friends. Please enjoy! ?”

“I'd totally recommend the make your own spring rolls! It's super fun to make and it tastes amazing (putting the peanuts is a tasty crunchy addition). Super fun to do with the family with great service at a cute place!”

“Look no further for the best bakery - We needed a perfect cake for my son's celebration of life and we were so pleased with the masterpiece that was created. It was movie star quality and the design work was top notch. My son loved sunflowers and succulents and Pam created the most perfect design. My daughter sat down with her and explained detail by detail. You could see all the love in her design. And the taste of this carrot cake was the best I have ever had and I have had a lot. Thank you Pam & Gayle for the best cake for my son Michael's celebration of life 🙏”

“Very tasty and great service. No problems finding vegetarian options. The combo option was plenty of food. I got a cocktail (February 15?) and had it made with sparkling water instead of sake, it was so good! I wish they had a mocktail menu as well, the non caffeine drinks are very standard and boring. please consider making fun drinks sans alcohol!

Vegetarian options: There’s spring rolls (friend and fresh) and all the noodle dishes are vegetarian if you add tofu”

“An impressive array of vegan options (4/5 Green Stars) I would highly recommend trying out this Himalayan restaurant in El Cerrito. There are plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians and the quality every item we ordered was very high. I’ve had versions of each dish before but was impressed with Zomsa’s versions and rate Zomsa as one of the best Himalayan restaurants around. The Aloo Tikki (crispy potato cake with mint and tamarind sauces – vegan, $6) was a great start. The Vegetarian Jhol Momos (dumplings filled with kale, butternut squash, mushrooms, and spices, served in a sauce made from cashews and peanuts – vegan, $14) were really good. Often vegetarian dumplings have forgettable fillings, but I found these momos to be very thoughtfully made and satisfying. The Vegetable Thakali Thali was a great combination of several items that each added to the meal (veg curry, lentil soup, pickled daikon, sautéed mustard greens, and a papad – vegan, $17). Impressed by how satisfying these vegan dishes were – you wouldn’t even notice that the entire meal was plant-based. I’m giving Zomsa 4 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: • Even though there are several meat dishes, I was impressed by how much of the menu is not just vegetarian but vegan. More than a dozen main courses are vegan, along with several appetizers. Adopting a plant-based diet is the top thing you can do to mitigate climate change and deforestation, besides avoiding animal cruelty and the negative impact of the meat industry on society. • Local beer is available on draft, mitigating packaging and transportation impacts. • The restaurant used to emphasize the use of organic ingredients, but I suspect that the prices became too high to sustain this in El Cerrito. Appreciate the effort though and hope that they still use some organic ingredients, when possible.”

“Rocked out New Year’s Eve with the greasy gills.”

“TAME [Original] Taramis”

“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.”

“It reminded me of a club back home”

“Stumbled upon Gangnam while passing through the area and I’m glad we did, the Korean food here is homey and tastes just right. They do the classics well here as well ordered a tofu soup and a bibimbap, both of which were flavored well and a hearty portion.

The side dishes were authentic as well and we finished them all. Seating inside was a bit limited depending on the time of day and the staff were running around trying to take care of everyone but the food makes up for it. Prices were decent too so I’d recommend making a stop here if you’re in the area.”

“This place is vary delicious ? tortillas are hand made with love. This taco truck has their own parking lot, vary spacious and seating outside to eat. Underrated for sure. My favorite drink is the mango Agua ? Fresca, so it is delicious. ? come and bring your family.”

“This is an unknown location for most of our community.. Really good fish ? and chips, can't beat the price.. First date take home absolutely.. Downside, lobby has new uncomfortable high benches. Starting to see these everywhere ?”

“sucos naturals, sobremesas maravilhosas...”

“Really nice place with good-quality Japanese cuisine. The rolls are really tasty and really big, you can get enough with just one set! The Seafood Udon that’s in broth is brought in a pot in which it was cooked, very authentic. The bento box is delicious! We tried sushi in so many places this place is the best of the best. We always come back only here when we really want a good and quality sushi. I recommend 100% Lion king is our fav. Greatly recommend as a lunch or dinner place, the service is really good and the meals were brought pretty quickly.”

“Great food, fresh, organic, tasty. Reasonable prices. Friendly, helpful staff.”

“Chill sushi spot with great food and a lot of options. It has the best miso soup I've had in the Bay Area and the fish always tastes fresh. Staff is friendly and genuinely cares about feedback. I've started here regularly because the food is that good, highly recommend.”

“awesome place relax and hang out”

“This is a relaxing place to enjoy stimulating conversation and a great cocktail after work. The atmosphere is inviting and plus the bartenders are friendly and make excellent drinks.”

“The best food in los moles nice people there”

“The best macaroni salad to start. BBQ chicken over cabbage and or rice delicious. Loved the combo plate. Haven't tried the fish yet. Never judge a restaurant by the outside otherwise you'll miss out on this one.”

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

“This venue was recommended to us, so we decided to give it a try. My husband loved the peeking duck, and stated this is his new favorite Chinese restaurant!We also had the BBQ pork appetizer, chow mein, Mongolian beef, and sweet and sour chicken without veggies.The beef had more onions than meat but had great flavor, and the sweet and sour was just ok. Everyone enjoyed the BBQ pork.”

“Good coffee and great service ☕️”

“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..”

“Lama Bar in El Cerrito is a gem! Exceptional service, great DJ vibes, and a cozy patio – it’s the perfect spot to unwind. Plus, the added bonus of billiards adds to the fun. Big thanks for the wonderful service; it’s definitely the go-to place for hanging out with friends!”

“Good Sandwiches. I sHared a 6" cold cut trio on whole wheat bread with all the fixings & a bag of chips w/ salt with another person.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of fresh vegetable choices.

Kid-friendliness: Pleasant atmosphere for families.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.”

“Stopped in for a quick bite and let me tell you what wonderful food and service. We were greeted by the manager and the owner happened to be there. Wonderful people at Dave’s hot chicken!!!”

“Wow, what a hidden gem! The food is excellent, and they have some really delicious Szechuan options that are totally unlabeled. This rivals our favorite Szechuan restaurant in SF. We will definitely be back!”

“This is a great spot for a coffee and bagel or bagel sandwich. Good neighborhood for dog walking as well.

I didn’t realize but they usually have 4 packs from local brewers inside in case you need to grab a few beers.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, slight incline from the sidewalk into the door.”

“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.”

“good pizza, and reasonable prices. good customer service”

“This is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall place. The decor is bare bones, the place is old, but what they lack in atmosphere, they more than make up for in deliciousness.

I've been here a couple times and the food is consistently good. Always made fresh and pretty quick.

The food is fantastic and affordable. Not sure what else you'd want.”

“I went to this restaurant expecting something like panda express, but was blown away once I tasted their food! The wait time to get my food was under 4 minutes which is very good especially since it was so good! Overall a good place.”

“"My wife and I recently had a delightful experience at the Starbucks inside the Safeway grocery store, conveniently situated across from the BART station. This location stands out for its ease of access and the added convenience of being able to enjoy a coffee before or after shopping.The highlight of our visit was the exceptional service provided by Azlan, the Starbucks attendant. He was not only courteous but also demonstrated a keen attention to detail in preparing our drinks perfectly—a noticeable step up from other locations where the drinks sometimes feel less than fully prepared.This Starbucks features a cozy seating area to the right of the counter, where customers can relax and enjoy their beverages. This space is perfect for unwinding with a snack or sipping your coffee while using the free Wi-Fi service. It’s an ideal spot for both a quick break during your shopping or a pleasant wait for your BART connection.Overall, this Starbucks location offers both great service and a convenient, pleasant environment for enjoying a high-quality coffee experience. Whether you're just starting your day or needing a break from your errands, this Starbucks is a prime choice."This version maintains a positive and informative tone, providing useful details for future customers while highlighting your positive experiences.”

“Decent food good price. Friendly.”

“It looks like they renovated since the past time I been in here (it’s been a few years). It looks very nice and clean. The food is good. Standard nations food. The service is very good here too. Workers are friendly and quick.

I ordered take out and got burger. Breakfast. And chili cheese fries. And a berry pie to bring home to the family. All items were good. Generous butter in the toast and nice crispy bacon.”

“Great service, clean place , friendly staff
Even the food is made better than the BK in the town I live in , always stop by here in the mornings during my truck route”

“drinks are always good and it’s never a hit or miss. i always get the same thing but it’s always good or better than the last time never a one hit wonder! the sandwich i got which was the turkey avocado sandwich was okay. a lot of avocado and onion but little turkey. i’m sure you ask for your specific topping preferences that wouldn’t be a problem. found out about this place a couple weeks ago and have been a regular ever since. my new favorite boba place ever since the first time i came. highly recommend! (the boba in the picture is the devil zang zang, if you like boba and oreo and don’t know what to try definitely get that. it’s also the middle boba picture on the window.)”

“Crab ragoons are soo good I can't even express how yummy they are! We ordered a good amount of food and everything was amazing! Staff is also super friendly and we got our food really quickly! Can't wait to come back when we're in town :)”

“Delicious!!! Beautiful!! Great service too”

“With parking delicious Good and excelente Service very recommended for sunday family breakfast

Kid-friendliness: High chairs available and enough space for strollers”

“Food = good, tastes fresh, stingy with the hot sauce

Service = take order, take money, and prep food..the rest is on you

Atmosphere = parking not bad, outdoor seating only, drive-thru”

“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.”