Visited Snail Bar for an impromptu dinner plan. Despite it being a Monday, it was still pretty busy…read morebut luckily, we managed to snag a table for two. To start, we shared the "perfect vegetables" which were every bit as flawless as the name suggested. The assortment of veggies were incredibly fresh, and the soy dip accompanying the vegetable array was simply divine. A crossbreed of aioli and soy, unlike any creamy dip I've had before. We also had the pan con tomate, which was soggier than the typical renditions of this Spanish dip Ive personally had but delicious all the same. We also shared the tuna tostadas and ham and cheese, uniquely delicious and very decadent but not excessively so. Service was a tad slow, a forgivable gripe given how eclectic and delicious the food was. Truly a one of a kind dining establishment. I'd imagine this being a great first date spot!

The food was surprisingly good. I had a ham and cheese sandwich that was fragrant and rich, grilled…read morein butter and served with little peppers. We also ordered the oysters, fresh vegetables and steak frites. The produce was sourced from the Ferry farmer's market and extremely good, we ordered it twice. Not too many critiques, I loved the lowkey vibe and it was exactly what my group was looking for. Service was attentive but not overbearing or cheery, which I appreciate. One mild critique is the oysters were wonderful but pre-garnished, I prefer to season oysters myself, and I didn't think their choices elevated already good oysters, despite the aesthetic of the presentation. As others mention service charge is included, which I emphatically prefer because the last thing I want to do after treating myself to wine and oysters is contemplate the bill. We'll be back!

Received amazing service and experience in this cozy Rockridge restaurant. The servers were very…read moreknowledgeable and if they didn't know, they were quick to find out for us. We asked so many questions but they were so patient with us! Much appreciated. You can move around and watch the chefs prepare in the open kitchen, too! Contrary to what I had believed for a long time, the price point is not as pricey as I thought considering Italian in Rockridge. So if you're like me and stayed away, so give them a try and fall in love with this neighborhood gem.

We were looking for a spot for dinner and noticed there were many tables available and decided to…read moretry and walk in. Once we were sat, we weren't even given a menu for over 5 minutes. We ended up being there for over 2 hours total even though we ordered quickly once given the menus. We were given some wine tastings before we ordered drinks which was nice but once we finished our first glass they never checked in if we wanted another drink. We had the arancini appetizer and a couple of pastas and the food was pretty good. The waitresses were sweet, but based off the overall service I would not recommend.

We visited Zino for a colleagues birthday dinner and couldn't help but order almost every single…read morething on the menu! The restaurant is gorgeous, very spacious and our waiter Kyle was friendly, and super attentive. Would definitely recommend!!

The wings were amazing, & Marlon was amazing as well. Offered the greatest option & makes wonderful…read moredrinks! Highly recommend coming here when he's here, makes you feel very welcomed !!

Strolling through Solano Ave, our group stopped here for a drink and to chill. Located at the…read morecorner of Solano Ave and San Pablo, Best Friends is a cozy wine bar where you can have a drink at the bar or at one of the bar tables and tables. Their logo on their sign is a dog drinking from wine glass. Yes, they are a dog friendly shop and several customers had their dogs including our friend. Their wine offerings consist of international wines and wines from local small wineries. They also had two craft beers and some light bites. The wine pourer was helpful and answered questions about the wines and gave samples for you to try before ordering. We also ordered marinated olives and Marcona almonds to have with our drinks. Nice place to relax and to have a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic offerings where you an bring man's best friend.

Don't ever go to a pop up here…read more While customers, (who paid a lot of money) waited HOURS for food, the staff and owners stuffed themselves. If customers are waiting an hour for a course, the staff/ owners should not eat that course RIGHT IN FRONT of them. Other staff were also seen eating in the back while customers sat there with nothing. Outrageous disregard for customers.

I just began going to the wolf this month and my favorite time to go is for brunch…read more I had been hearing so much about the fried chicken salad that they have and I tried it - it was so amazing - I also added a side of aioli to dip my chicken in (hack). I also tried the gazpacho which was very refreshing. The bar is so beautiful and let's in a lot of sunlight. I was greeted by 2 amazing bartenders - Miguel and Stacey who took great care of me , and made the best espresso martinis! I definitely will be back !

I ordered Octopus, Pork Chop, Duck Breast, Halibut, and Brussel Sprouts with a drinks. I made a…read morereservation for my birthday to celebrate with family. I honestly looked forward to eating here since it was on the Michelin guide and read some great reviews here on yelp. Even though I was excited to visit, after dining here, my expectations came out to a disappointment. For a table of 4 we were left unsatisfied and a little hungry after losing our appetite. 3/5 of what's ordered was a bust. The menu prices were a medium-high, especially for entree, I had higher expectations which I don't mind paying for, but the food wasn't convincing enough that the price was an afterthought. I couldn't justify what I was paying for after eating. Plating is beautiful but for over $39 of entree you would have expected at least some starch and maybe a few or more pieces of fibrous greens. For the price of the duck breast and pork chop that was mid, it would have been better buying a whole roast duck and crispy pork at a chinese roastery for a third of the price. Food: Octopus was good 4/5 I'd definitely recommend grabbing it as your starter. It was very tender and I enjoyed the flavors. Wish there was more. Brussel Sprouts 1/5 I don't recommend. It was overly cooked to the point the texture inside was mushy and the outside was burnt to the point it was very bitter. The sauce/dressing for it was delicious but that wasn't enough to help so we sent it back. Halibut 4/5 Best entree I'd recommend. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious for it. Pork Chop 2.5/5 The sauce was good but the taste reminds me of a vinaigrette salad dressing. I did wish there was more flavor from the pork but it was fine. The meat was nice and tender. Unfortunately the pork bone was still rare on the inside, otherwise it would've gotten a higher score. Duck Breast 2/5 I'm not sure if the chef intentionally cooked the duck breast to be that rare but I fully expected a nice medium from the photos I've seen from the reviews. We weren't a fan and left it half eaten (mostly the medium pink parts). The duck wasn't tender and very chewy. Was more gamey. Skin wasn't crispy or rendered enough and was more of a rubbery, flabby and a thick texture. It was very unfortunate because the sauce was very delicious. Dessert 4/5 Although we didn't finish the pork or duck entree and asked for the check, I didn't expect it but I really appreciated the surprised complimentary dessert. The ice cream birthday cake was good but because I had lost my appetite, we didn't finish it and decided to leave after a couple bites. Service 5/5 Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I accidentally reserved for a table of 2 instead of 4 and fortunately the host was cool about it and we were lucky enough to have extra seating available. Water was consistently refilled without being asked. We were checked on regularly but not to the point we were constantly hovered over. Table was cleaned with our plates and utensils changed after each meal which was nice. Ambience It's cute and cozy. The outside dining is nice for a warm day. The bar area is nice. Drinks were good. I would come back just to hang out at the bar.

MAXIMUM use of minimal space. An unexpected return of one of…read moremy favorite spots in Berkeley. A mirrored image of the former location just down the street is such a creative, clever idea. Great staff Great aesthetic Great cocktails Great food Great music Great customers.... It's all there! Menu provided in CD jewel cases, cute. My daughter came to pick me up from across the bridge and we had a nice time. We enjoyed everything about the joint. Beautifully executed interior design with a nice clean bathroom and a little cozy private loft area up the circular metal staircase for weekends- reminiscent of the "make out room" in the MISSION SF back in the day. If you should venture watch your NOGGIN It's a bit of a tight squeeze but worth the journey! Love this place, you will too.....

Yes, yes, triple yes. I can't believe East Bay Spice Company is back! If you didn't know, know ya…read moreknow...located essentially across the way from CAL in Berkeley, East Bay Spice to me is a hidden gem filled with such nostalgic memories shared with friends over the years. They closed for a time, and now seem to be thriving again! Heading to the Greek for a weekend show, we wanted to pop in somewhere close-by. We cozied up to bar seating, and enjoy a couple of martinis featuring local gin and vodka, and ordered some food to share: the Original Tikka Masala Flatbread (we had to finally try it!), and the Sev Puri Chaat (first time trying this ever!). Service was amazing, and if I could write this review purely on the originality and creativity of the menus, I would (see pics!) The menus were CD cases (remember those, ha) with a fun take on 'Spice Girls', titled 'East Bay Spice Company'. For Spice Girls fans, you will recognize what album this was derived from. Each page of the cd book was a different part of the menu, including drinks, happy hour (from 2-6pm), and food. So fun, and unlike anything I've ever seen before. The food was so fresh and delicious. Loved the pomegranate seeds and lightness from the Sev Puri Chaat, bite size garbanzo bean/potato goodness! And standing O for that flatbread..pro-tip: get a side of the Tikka Masala sauce to pour on top. Absolutely amazing. I'm a huge fan of Tikka Masala, and having that sauce be a base for a pizza...come on!! We did chicken as the protein. Overall, so happy to return and have East Bay Spice back apart of the Berkeley rotation again. Small, dimly-lit, cool digs. Also check out their sister spots: Tap in Lounge and Tipsea in Berk, Blue Rabbit Bar off San Pablo, and Lemon Drop in Alameda.

Moved my kiddo into UC Berkley and we needed to catch a World Cup game so I looked up sports bars…read more Glad I chose Raleigh's pub. The wings and food was delicious. TVs all around. The energy of the crowd was awesome. They had a variety of beer and cocktails. Service was quick. We had a great time! Will be back again when I visit my kiddo.

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What an incredible dining experience we had from delightful food to great service from Jackie. It…read morewas a very professional and enthusiastic attendant. The restaurant is nice. It's in a great neighborhood plenty of parking in the rear try to make reservations. We sat inside in a booth and the food was remarkable. From the bacon wrapped mochi to the perfectly made noodles with so much flavoring. I loved the kakiage tempura with black prawns (wow) The unagi donburi. Wow!! Everything was incredible and the Pink smoke mezcal drink was. A winner They also have an incredible sake selection.

Date of Visit: 7/9/2026…read more Visited the Japanese restaurant Iyasare located in Berkeley with my friend in early July. We sat outside in the patio, and it was warm enough with no fireplace next to our table around noon time. Iyasare was awarded with Michelin recommendation and has various Japanese foods including appetizer, tempura, rolls, etc. Iyasare Bees Knees $18 I got the cocktail made with Barr hill gin, elderflower liqueur, honey ginger syrup, and a piece of dried lemon on top for decoration. Lavender Mint $10 My friend got the lavender mint tea in a pot. Dragon Roll $23 We ordered a roll with shrimp tempura, cucumber inside and on the outside, there were unagi, avocado, tobiko, unagi sauce, and kaiware. The mixture of the fish and the sauce were amazing. Iyasare Mentaiko Pasta with Uni $44 And definitely must try is the mentaiko pasta with fresh Hokkaido uni. The spaghetti was mixed with spicy cod roe, ikura, shiso, and kaiware. On top we added the Hokkaido uni which was fresh and creamy. Iyasare Shrimp Kakiage Tempura $34 We also got the kakiage tempura with burdock root, onion, sweet potato, shiitake, enoki, carrot, shungiku, and black tiger shrimps. There was a bowl of bonito soy dipping broth on the side. Sendai Miso Soup $8 The warm miso soup has tofu, wakame, negi, and mushroom.