Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Kensington

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodJapaneseChinese

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East BaySan Francisco

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AlamedaAlbanyBerkeleyChinatownFinancial District / EmbarcaderoLafayette

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Juanita & Maude

4.9

Exceptional(1778)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 23 times today

An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list. Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.

2. La Marcha

4.6

Exceptional(1257)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Berkeley

Booked 31 times today

La Marcha Tapas Bar, located in Berkeley, California, is a culinary gem led by Chef Sergio Monleon and Chef Emily Sarlatte. Known for its innovative Spanish cuisine, La Marcha offers signature paella dishes and a variety of delightful tapas. The restaurant has earned accolades including listed in the Michelin Guide, Best of the Bay awards, and recognition among the top 5 Spanish restaurants by several publications. Situated near landmarks such as UC Berkeley and BAMPFA, it boasts a cozy, rustic atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Committed to community service, Chef Sergio, Chef Emily, and the team actively participate in local and global charitable initiatives. Join us at La Marcha Tapas Bar for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors and culture of Spain.

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3. Millennium Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(1356)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 24 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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4. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.8

Exceptional(9204)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 165 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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5. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4279)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 109 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

6. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10995)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 80 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

7. EPIC Steak

4.7

Exceptional(8199)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 52 times today

EPIC Steak is a unique addition to San Francisco’s culinary landscape. Led by acclaimed Executive Chef Parke Ulrich, renowned for his elegant treatment of seafood at Waterbar, Chef Ulrich utilizes similar techniques on meat, creating preparations with a focus on simplicity and flavor.

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8. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8536)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 101 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

9. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7860)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 75 times today

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

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10. The Hideout Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1683)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 57 times today

The Hideout Kitchen is a Lafayette, family owned and operated restaurant that's best known for serving a seasonal menu of Californian comfort cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant provides a warm, yet upscale dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends or sharing a special dinner with loved ones, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

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WendyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The staff was exceptionally warm, Kokkari is still as cozy and delicious as ever. A classic San Francisco staple.
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Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.8
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Margarita
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Food was great, portions was bigger than I remember especially the King Henry VIII. Great value!
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House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.8
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David
California Central Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful experience! The place is gorgeous and the food extraordinary and delicious! Great place to celebrate special occasions or just to delight yourself with an exquisite meal!
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Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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4.9
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Andrew
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a wonderful experience. The staff are consummate professionals and the food always leaves satisfied, grateful, and appropriately full.
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Millennium OaklandPrice: Expensive• Vegan• Oakland
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4.6
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Deanne
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of our favorite spots, we introduced good friends to La Marcha and no one was disappointed. The service was friendly and we were well cared for. Our table request was honored. The food was excellent. We appreciate the menu offers several options for paella, including more than one that is pork-free. So we ordered two to share along with a selection of tapas. We missed the orange olive cake, which was not on the menu that evening and is one of our favorites, but the churros were enjoyed. Another great experience at La Marcha!
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La MarchaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Berkeley
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4.6

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