Best Family Style Restaurants in El Cerrito

28 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytoon

4.7

Exceptional(788)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Albany

Booked 15 times today

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar offers Mediterranean comfort foods with a modern American twist. Located at the corner of Solano and Kains, Zaytoon embraces the everyday Mediterranean kitchen, making it the focus of your casual fine dining experience. With hummus inspired by the flavors of Jerusalem and humanely raised meats, Zaytoon is much more than your average shawarma joint! Come try Zaytoon’s craft cocktails, created by the Jessica Maria, the owner of Albany's craft cocktail bar, the Hotsy Totsy Club. Meet up with your coworkers or friends for Zaytoon's full bar and Happy Hour! Reserve a table for your romantic night out. Reservations are not required for lunch as we have plenty of seating, but feel free to call us at 510-898-1316 to check availability.

2. Agrodolce

4.2

Awesome(1448)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 6 times today

From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.

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3. Biancoverde at Hotel Mac

4.6

Exceptional(261)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Richmond

Booked 14 times today

Italian cuisine from the heart & soul by Executive Chef Fabio Bucio

4. Babette

4.7

Exceptional(131)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 11 times today

At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting. Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

5. China Live

4.7

Exceptional(3236)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 109 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

6. Roses on Adeline

4.9

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 13 times today

All guests must be 21+Where love for Food, Art & Community thrives. Seasonally driven bar food & cocktails with an emphasis on quality and freshness, beer, wine & great vibes too!Our menu features comforts & classics with a sprinkle of innovation and creativity. Fresh, seasonal, local California fusion.

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7. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9174)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 229 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.

8. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(169)

Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 31 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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9. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8520)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 86 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.

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10. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

4.8

Exceptional(490)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 31 times today

Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide for California 2021-2023. Located in Oakland’s historic Grand Lake District, Bardo is a neighborhood lounge and restaurant inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party. Drawing on the celebration and elegance of old school entertaining, we envisioned a space for friends and neighbors to enjoy amazing food, cocktails, conversation and great music. Our lounge is a swank living room, furnished with hand-picked finds from antique and vintage markets from Palm Springs to Portland. Our mezzanine dining room features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal supper-fare with local and sustainably sourced meats, fish and produce. While we think the food, drinks and atmosphere are all great reasons to visit us, it’s the relationships with our friends, neighbors and guests that is the driving force behind Bardo.

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eileenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was very good except for the vegetarian pot stickers. There was too much spinach! Actually it’s the first time I’ve ever had spinach in my pot stickers & it’s not very good!
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China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.7
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ArturVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous food and amazing service. Met the owner who talked to us about making limoncello and even provided free tastings of it to us after dinner. A very memorable night!!!
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AgrodolcePrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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4.2
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sunny
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love this spot on solano. The food is always so good and beautifully plated too. Nice ambiance!
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ZaytoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Albany
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4.7
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Julie
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 8, 2025
I just love Babette. The patio is beautiful, brick walls and glowing lights under the big redwood, the indoor space interesting and stylish and warm. The food is a treat. Today we had the borscht with short ribs, unusual and delicious. Also the 2 cheese and grilled onion sandwich, and the baby gem salad with poached salmon. The salads had thin cumquat slices and grapefruit as well as greens, very fresh. Also the almond pistachio cake that we shared with a candle since we were celebrating a birthday. Every bite was a pleasure. I am so glad that Babette is open for lunch now!
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BabettePrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.7
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dorothy
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Nicely prepared food, arrived promptly and was very good. Staff was great
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Biancoverde at Hotel MacPrice: Moderate• Italian• Richmond
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4.6

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytoon

2. Agrodolce

3. Biancoverde at Hotel Mac

4. Babette

5. China Live

6. Roses on Adeline

7. Kokkari Estiatorio

8. Burdell

9. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

10. Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

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