Best Casual Restaurants in Emeryville

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1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(621)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 44 times today

ACRE is an ingredient-driven menu of California/Mediterranean cuisine served witha welcoming, neighborhood approachability.*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.

2. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(134)

Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 13 times today

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

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3. Fogo de Chao - Emeryville, CA

4.2

Awesome(239)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Emeryville

Booked 39 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

4. Pippal

4.5

Awesome(44)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Emeryville

Booked 26 times today

Pippal is a Culinary Adventure Through India. Pippal celebrates the country’s many diverse culinary regions, in a fast and casual environment.

5. Commis Bar

4.8

Exceptional(32)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 6 times today

With only 10 bar height chairs at the cocktail bar, the COMMIS BAR experience offers a fixed 4-course menu highlighting some the best seasonal Northern California ingredients through modern and classic cooking techniques. Diners at the bar are invited for 1.5 to 2 hours over the entire course of the meal with the shorter fixed menu compared to our full length DINING ROOM menu experience.

6. MUA

4.4

Awesome(1367)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 12 times today

MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

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7. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2436)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Berkeley

Booked 48 times today

Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.

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8. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

4.5

Awesome(127)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 4 times today

A unique artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar in Downtown Berkeley. Located on a quite side street, our outdoor patio is a quiet refuge for those who want a Gourmet Casual experience. We balance the best imported Italian meats and cheeses with locally sourced produce and herbs. Our Italian and Californian wines pair perfectly with our Sandwiches, Pastas, Pizza and Salads.We use QR codes for Contact-less ordering and payment from the tables. We will bring food and wine to the table.

9. Mago

4.8

Exceptional(62)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Oakland

Booked 6 times today

Mägo is a family owned and operated fine dining restaurant from Chef Mark Liberman. We offer an exciting tasting menu cooked over wood fire, offering our take on Contemporary Colombian fare, anchored in an understanding of using Northern California ingredients, simple flavors in bold combinations.Our tasting menu focuses on ingredients that are at their most peak in deliciousness .This usually means produce that is in season, which in turn means they are their most flavorful, which is one of the reasons why we change our menu daily. In order to ensure the proper planning of your evening, please allow for 2.5 hours.We also offer an a la carte dining experience at our bar that is available for walk in guests.The restaurant’s informal atmosphere features an open kitchen surrounded by intimate tables, outdoor heated garden patio and chefs counter seating. From the warm greeting you receive upon entering until your final goodbye, we invite you to feel at home.

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10. Millennium Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(1323)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 21 times today

Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.

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Cathyvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Super fun upscale but homey soul food. Recommend the chicken liver and waffles and corn bread. The beet salad with a rich creamy dressing was both light with amazing herbs and hearty. We had excellent recommendations for wine along with dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the retro ambiance and dishes too. My partner said one of the plates they served food on was what their parents had when they were a kid!
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BurdellPrice: Very Expensive• Soul food• Oakland
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4.5
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patsy
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was my second time in two weeks having lunch at the restaurant. Again, the service, the food, the martini were fabulous. I am a meat lover and this restaurant does not disappoint . I will return soon.
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Fogo de Chao - Emeryville, CAPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Emeryville
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4.2
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Newfood4me
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Acre is an amazing restaurant. It’s a rare gem where the execution across the board is outstanding. It consistently delivers excellent food in a great atmosphere with top notch service. I’ve been for a casual night with friends to an anniversary dinner and it was perfect for both- a great time with fantastic food!
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ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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4.7
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Erin
California Central Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food and service at Pippal is excellent! Our waiter was AMAZING!! He is so sweet and makes your dinner feel like an event.
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PippalPrice: Moderate• Indian• Emeryville
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4.5
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Gaylevip
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Wonderful dining experience at the bar. Food was delicious, service was impeccable.
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Commis BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
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4.8

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237 restaurants available nearby

1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

2. Burdell

3. Fogo de Chao - Emeryville, CA

4. Pippal

5. Commis Bar

6. MUA

7. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

8. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

9. Mago

10. Millennium Oakland

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