East Bay Dining

Always a wait, but attached to a brewery. Grab a beer while you wait for the best burgers and fries. Picnic seating.

Best homemade pasta. Reservations needed or get there when they open.

One time for the one time. Special occasion dinner $$$. Worth it!

Adorable pizza on Piedmont Ave.

Lo fi jazz Japanese cocktail bar. Guaranteed low key and never rowdy. Good for conversation. Go early or expect a wait.

The best ceviche in the Bay Area. Fun to sit at the Chefs counter - good spot for a single diner. Staff is very friendly.

Fish tacos!

Amazing wine list by the bottle and glass. Outdoor parklet.

Kitschy tiki bar at the end of Piedmont Ave.

Ice cream, tucked away in a hidden area of outdoor shops.

Original is in Japantown in SF.

Feels like a hidden bar. Cocktails and light food in downtown Oakland.

The best pastries outside of Paris, confirmed by a French person. Worth any wait.

Legendary Berkeley institution. The birthplace of farm to table.

Go to order: Turkish breakfast or a toast. Plus a pastry to over do it.

Sweetest patio in the back. Come on a sunny day for lunch. Persian food.

Traditional take away deli for sandwiches. Call ahead for pick up to avoid the wait. Order your sandwich on Dutch Crunch bread, local to the Bay Area.

Outdoor taproom in an old hangar. Perfect for day drinking on a sunny day. Epic views of SF.