Californian Restaurant Reviews

"From start to finish this was a dining experience to remember for years to come. From the halibut crudo, through the roasted quail to the pear and wine grape sherbet this was easily one of the best"...(see more read all reviewsChez Panisse Restaurant details or make Chez Panisse Restaurant reservations )

"Excellent in all details, down to dusting the chairs between seatings. Food imaginative and well presented, wonderful unexpected flavor combinations. Will go again!"...(see more read all reviewsCommis (Oakland) details or make Commis (Oakland) reservations )

"This was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back! Desserts were the best I've ever had."...(see more read all reviewsChez Panisse Cafe details or make Chez Panisse Cafe reservations )

"Memorable food and place. Great service and ambiance. Would definitely return again."...(see more read all reviewsLalime's details or make Lalime's reservations )

"Excellent service and food with beautiful presentation. Also, went back for breakfast and the food was just as good. Brunch is a little pricey at $55 per person."...(see more read all reviewsMeritage at the Claremont (Formerly Jordan’s Restaurant) details or make Meritage at the Claremont (Formerly Jordan’s Restaurant) reservations )

"We don't get to go out to dinner often so this was a very special dinner. The everything about the meal was perfect. We will definatley be back."...(see more read all reviewsRivoli Restaurant details or make Rivoli Restaurant reservations )

"A wonderful, relaxing dining experience. The service was attentive and friendly and the food was uniquely prepared and outstanding. The next time I would prefer sitting in the main section of the"...(see more read all reviewsBayWolf details or make BayWolf reservations )

"Camino deserves all its accolades. The fixed price Matador Monday meal is a great deal for amazing food. The tasty codfish and sausage paella with grilled escarole could have been hotter (hot as"...(see more read all reviewsCamino details or make Camino reservations )

"Must have been an "off night". Salmon entree seemed to be old fish, smell and tasted old. Don't know why the Chef blackened the Blue Nose Bass, such a tender fish did not stand up to the spices and"...(see more read all reviewsMontclair Bistro details or make Montclair Bistro reservations )

"The best way to describe "B" is that it is a neighborhood gem in Old Oakland that really adds to the character and charm of this still gritty but truly authentic neighborhood. Our dinner was really"...(see more read all reviewsB Restaurant details or make B Restaurant reservations )

"A wonderful staff, great food and a good location. Highly recomended."...(see more read all reviewsAdagia Restaurant details or make Adagia Restaurant reservations )

"Food is always good here. Decent wine list and good bar. Located on Lakeshore Ave in Oakland, making for easy access for Oakland/Berkeley residents."...(see more read all reviewsMezze details or make Mezze reservations )

"I choose Lake Chalet on the recommendation of a friend for a business dinner with 2 VP's from out of town. They were SO impressed with not only the location and ambiance of Lake Chalet, but the"...(see more read all reviewsThe Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill details or make The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill reservations )

"Converted part of a former auto dealership giving it some interesting looks. Varied and good luncheon menu with service timed for our pace."...(see more read all reviewsZ Cafe & Bar details or make Z Cafe & Bar reservations )

"This is the only restaurant around UCBerkeley where you can get a decent meal before a Cal Performances event. What makes it work is the excellent wait staff who know you need to get fed and out and"...(see more read all reviewsHenry's Restaurant - Hotel Durant details or make Henry's Restaurant - Hotel Durant reservations )