We really enjoyed the food here. High quality food and great service…read more I ordered grilled cheese and added ham and egg (made myself Moons Over My Hammy and was much better than from the chain). My wife and nephew loved what they ordered. We shared a blackberry almond pancake and it was very good. If we visit the Berkeley area again, we will go back to Sam's Log Cabin.

This institution, in the funky retro log cabin, has delicious contemporary brunch and lunch…read moreentrées. On weekends people lineup early, and that's always a good sign that the food is outstanding. Staff are friendly and attentive. We particularly love the corned beef hash.

Best burgers in Berkeley by far and great service! The owners are very attentive and the kindest…read morepeople.

The food we ate at 310 Eatery really hit the spot. It's an Asian fusion restaurant that has an…read moreextensive menu! Everything we ordered was flavorful and the ingredients were so fresh. The owner and staff members were so personable. They made sure we were taken cared of. You just don't get that level of customer service very often! It's a casual space with tons of seating. My absolute fav part of the meal was the dessert. WOW. The peach and strawberry cobbler was so fresh. You can even smell the butter before taking a bite. The vanilla ice cream brought everything together. A bit pricey, but definitely worth the splurge!

Who doesn't love a good fish and chips or harbor chowder? My smashed lamb burger was excellent,…read morepaired with a generous side of tasty greek fries (and whole roasted garlic cloves which my sister loved). Everyone dug the fish tacos, roasted summer peppers, and stone fruit crumble. My family loved exploring the area around the restaurant, it seems to be a hit with kids (climbing on art / statues) and the outdoorsy (great views of the bay and yachts / houseboats) and SF-Vallejo ferries. Friday night we enjoyed the live music and outdoor patio. Service was great and fast.

A wonderful open-air venue located off the beaten path on Stenmark Drive in Point Richmond. This…read morespot has gone through many iterations from cafe to bbq and now a cozy outdoor patio offering a changing menu of seafood, "pizzas", lamb burger, limited brunch items and light fare. Be sure to look at the menu and pics from the last month as no fried calamari and wood-fired pies...something we were looking forward to. A little disappointed as the "pizza" ordered was more of a sourdough bread with crumbs of sausage. Yeah you had to look for it and minimal on flavor. Skip for me Items ordered and delicious : :: Yucatán stew - flavors of a tortilla soup with mussel, salad shrimp, fish, onions and poblano pepper in a light tomato-based sauce with a slight kick. Thin strips of fried tortilla on top. 4/5 stars. No bread or crostini offered :: Fish and Chips - light and nicely fried rockfish with thin fries (I prefer a thicker cut) and vinegar based cole slaw - 4/5 stars :: Harbor chowder - rockfish in a light, thin yet flavorful broth (doesn't rely on flour or cream) - 4/5 stars Service was friendly and attentive. Arrived at 11am and started getting busier by 1130...music offered in the evening. Relaxing and chill spot. East Brother Beer Company is across the way (20 steps) but not open during day. Plenty of drink options (Wine, Fieldwork, Almanac, East Brother Beer) available including non-alcoholic. One bathroom nearby but if you walk down the path there are other unisex restroom (thank goodness not port-a-potties!) for the public and tenants so you're not standing in a line! Short walk along the rugged shoreline and path you'll see some Playa Art (refuge for Burning Man sculptures). I'm always impressed with the massive art and detail that go into these pieces...definitely a labor of love. Also, you'll see these large osprey nests perched atop pilings and utility poles along the water that you rarely see...gotta love nature! :) Overall, a great spot for a special event, drinks, music and bites. I hope they offer calamari and wood-fired pizzas again and check when they have a Fall 2026 menu. Last exit before you get to the San Rafael toll booths. Signage to direct you along the windy 2-lane road. Plenty of free lot parking. Bring a jacket as it can get a little chilly under the covered patio. Heat lamps available Note: Receipt notes a 3% Environmental Fee - independent surcharge added to bills to offset packaging costs, fund carbon-offset programs, or cover local green mandates.

Food was giving fine dining vibes with the small portion sizes, but everything is delicious and…read morethey really put their own twist on basic dishes. We got the ceviche as a starter, which for $32 is pretty much 4 bites, but it is really fresh and delicious. For my main, I got the burger special which had strawberry bacon jam, toasted shallot aioli, Pt. Reyes blue cheese, basil, and mint. It was so unique but delicious! My only complaint is that it's a wet, drippy burger which I don't prefer, but it tasted so good I pushed through anyway lol. They rotate the burgers they serve too, so next time I go I get to see what's new for that. My husband got the lamb meatballs with the lentils and he enjoyed it very much. His only complaint was that there were only 4 of them, but this is just a good note for next time to order more. All in all, I give it 5 stars. The staff is welcoming and our waiter Oliver was so nice, personable, and well-versed in the menu if you need help ordering. We liked him so much we're gonna ask for his section next time we come. Just as a heads up, it's a semi-casual vibe, but it's Albany so you're always gonna get a mixed bag of attire with some people a bit more dressed up. The place is also kinda tight, so I wouldn't come here if your party is bigger than 4 people, and it's definitely best to make reservations like we did since it can get pretty packed. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

Amazing, just amazing…read more Cocktail program is next level. Food is exquisite and creative. Loved everything about this place! Service is professional and warm, small intimate dining room is energetic and cozy. We tried the pork belly bun, lamb meat balls, and the flatiron steak. And added a side of French fries. All of it was 10/10, highly recommended. For dessert we tried a fenugreek meringue pavlova with Meyer lemon ice cream or sorbet. Weird and wonderful! The merengues were crunch, chewy and herby. The ice cream was sweet and so delicious. Together it's all perfect bites. Street parking was fine on a Friday night.

What a charming place. I've been here a few times now and it's one of my favorite spots when I'm in…read moreAlbany/Berkeley. Perfect to relax and converse over good wine selection and tasty bites. Pups are welcome! Grab a book or a friend, bring your pup and enjoy!

Found this gem on Google because I really wanted a charcuterie board lol. They do not gave tons of…read morereviews, but what is there.. made me want to try it out. My wife and I entered and it was not crowded. However, there were 2 groups of people there and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. We were immediately greeted and seated. Once seated, we were greeted by the owner (Did not know she was the owner at the time..lml). She informed us of what came with the Charcuterie Board and we chose Fontaine over Goat cheese (My wife does not like goat cheese). We ordered the codfish cakes. She provided us with some wine selections and even offered some to be tried (Free) to help with deciding. My wife chose a Rose and I chose a Malbec. When the Board came, we were amazed at the presentation. When are tasted it, we fell in love lml. Everything went together so well.. including the wine we decided to pair with it. We complimented every bite to once another. The codfish cake was seasoned, lightly battered and full of fish. It was served with olive oil and lime. So so so good!!!! We enjoyed 2 glasses of wine during our time. The Board was enough to share between 2 ppl. If it is more than 2 ppl, you will need to add/pay for additional items. We received great conversation from the owner. My wife at some point asked her she was the in fact the owner and she did yes. Her name is Diva (Might be misspelled...def get real name, but that is exactly how she is). She was so personalable, honest, transparent, and full of smiles. Oh.. they have live music on Saturdays beginning at 7pm. They rotate the genres. They spay have a heated outdoor patio with seating that we will try next time. I think we found out wine bar joy. Thank you for an exceptional 5 star treatment, without even trying. It was so natural!!!

Update: I tried two more items last night: Duck confit bao and Clay pot. Both were very good. The…read morebao were soft, flavorful and had a nice combination of duck and (enoki?) mushrooms among other things. The clay pot rice was great! The delicious crispy bottom of the pot rice, delectable chicken and shrimp in a delicious sauce. My only complaint would be that there wasn't enough bok choy, I love bok choy! I can't believe Vanessa's has been around for 20 years, and I just tried it for the first time. I recently moved back to Albany, right off Solano, from North Berkeley, and decided to try all the restaurants I haven't yet tried. In a word, fabulous. The food, vibe, and staff are all amazing. I was there on a Wednesday night (Wine Wednesday, 1/2 off bottles of wine), by myself, about 45 minutes before closing. It was a slow night, with about 6 people at the bar and maybe 2 or 3 other active tables in the dining area. They have a wonderful vibe in there; every member of the staff was über-friendly, accommodating, and patient. I ordered a house-made lemonade, which the bartender brought to me himself with a big smile as I perused the menu. I purposely ordered extra food since my entire kitchen was still in boxes, and I only had access to my new microwave. I had mentioned to my server that I had just moved, and during my meal, Vi (co-owner and daughter of THE Vanessa) came to introduce herself and welcome me to the neighborhood, a very nice gesture, and one that brought me back with friends two nights later, with Vi remembering my name. Anyway, on to the food. French onion soup; nice, was it the best FOS I've had? No, but still solid. The crouton was more like a slice of baguette. Salt & Pepper Calamari; really good! An amazingly light and crispy batter encased calamari strips, loaded with flavor, super tender, delicious dipping sauce, and a very large portion for a "small plate". Vanessa's Spicy Sautéed Lemongrass with garlic, onions & green beans topped with roasted peanuts: I chose chicken for my protein. Again, the meat was extremely tender, the dish very flavorful, much more lemongrass-forward than at other restaurants, which I loved. The staff and Vi kept insisting I take my time and not to worry about the 8:30 closing time. People were still lingering in the bar area, and I did as I was told, relaxed, and enjoyed my meal (thoroughly). Bottom line, I loved it and plan on being a regular fixture :)

Loved my time in Walnut Creek! We tried to eat at Lita but the wait was 90 minutes with no…read morereservation. We put our name down and walked around, then stumbled on Vanessa's Bistro!!! Much better choice!!! Hostess greeted us right away and got us a table. Service was amazing, the margarita was strong and tasty, and those chicken wings with the peanut sauce...So good!! Highly recommend they have TVs you can watch the game. They also have a good selection on the menu . Great food, great vibe, great service. I'm definitely going back and telling friends and family to check it out.

Outstanding Beer selections, very Friendly Vibe and attentive Service. I brought 3 out of Town…read moreGuests there and we had a wonderful time. 5 Stars !

Came here for brunch and it was a little interesting in the fact that you can order in here…read more(basically a kitchen with a very small store front) take it to go, eat outside in front (1 table and 2 chairs) or eat it next door at the brewery. Honestly it was pretty confusing and I didn't really understand. They also didn't explain it I had to ask if they had a back patio and she said next door. Prices were kind of high, wait time was awhile, there was only one person making the food. They also don't have lattes or espresso here (next door does). No parking lot, just street parking. Service was okay. Overall, pretty average experience.

Delicious foods, friendly staff, happy fellow diners...all in an informal, welcoming space…read more Located in the higher-in-the-hills of the two of Kensington's small shopping districts, Inn Kensington offers street parking in front. The restaurant is near the southern border of the tiny CDP (Berkeley's northern edge) and perfectly matches the vibe of this unincorporated bit of Contra Costa County: flexible, well-thought out, pragmatic more than dogmatic, never flashy, always delicious, au current, wholesome. Come for the flavors (yes, yes, of course the biscuits...many egg dishes, pancakes, sandwiches, salads, vegan options); stay for the bonhomie; leave fully satisfied; return to start the process again soon. If you have a Wed-Fri free (IK is closed Tues) walk up an appetite or walk off some of the scrumptious calories with a stroll north along Arlington and left at the flashing-light crosswalk down to Blake Garden.(closed Sat-Mon; open 9-3, Tu-Fri) Stroll around the botanical beauties, enjoy bay vistas, soak up some local history... extend your walk past the library on your return to the crosswalk and up past the elementary school to walk along Ye Olde School Trail (yeah, i know, a bit much "Olde Fashioned" if not pretentious, wot?) to enjoy a walk along the rim of Wildcat Canyon. Return to Arlington via Beloit Street....Beloit Steps... Princeton, left at Amherst...and, le voilà, back to "The Arlington." You will truly say you have been, erm, "Inn Kensington."

Maybe I'm a little biased but ever since I started earning my own money, I've come here for…read morebrunches and dinners. I absolutely love this place. It's a small restaurant, with high ceilings so it never feels stuffy. Service is always extra friendly and warm. Most recently, I visited for a weekend brunch and was surprised that there wasn't a wait. I ordered an omelette from their specials board and some orange juice. The omelette was filled to the brim with bacon and sun dried tomatoes. Very yum. Breakfast potatoes were herby and delicious. Tbh my favorite thing about IK is their homemade challah bread. I used to come for dinner and go home with extra loaves. So of course I asked for a slice of that toasted with my breakfast. All in all so wonderful. I'm so sad they stopped serving dinners regularly, but would definitely recommend visiting for their simple yet fulfilling brunch and special occasion dinners!!