Top Restaurants in the East Bay

The Top 10

Eccolo
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1820 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA Chez Panisse alum branches out on his own, bringing Italian rusticity to Fourth Street's main drag.

Amber Bistro
500 Hartz Ave, Danville, CA Executive Chef Jerry Gomez blends Japanese, Thai and other Asian flavors at this hip dining destination.

Pearl Oyster Bar & Restaurant
5634 College Ave, Oakland, CA Rockridge seafood spot serves up small plates and delicate flavors.

Va de Vi
1511 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA Asian- and European-inspired small-plate dining comes to Walnut Creek.

Bendean
1647 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA Bustling Solano Avenue spot offers Cal-Mediteranean fare in a slick setting.

Albany Bistro
1403 Solano Ave, Albany, CA Creative presentations at this East-West fusion restaurant draw local neighborhood crowds.

Ristorante Amoroma
360 Park St, Moraga, CA Chefs prepare a seasonal menu of traditional homemade pastas and meat entrees at this elegant restaurant.

House Of Chicken N Waffles
444 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA Hipsters and soul-food junkies get their late-night fix of crispy fried chicken and syrup-slathered waffles at this homey diner.

Gioia Pizzeria
1586 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA Gourmet toppings and thin crusts will please both adventuresome California pizza aficionados and NY slice fans.

Sahnmaru Korean BBQ
4315 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA "Seoul food" hot spot offers stews, barbecue and hard-to-find Korean specialties.