Best Restaurants for Business Meals in El Cerrito

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchJapaneseChinese

Regions

East BaySan Francisco

Neighborhoods

AlbanyBerkeleyChinatownFinancial District / EmbarcaderoFisherman's WharfNorth Beach

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

Delivery only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Juanita & Maude

4.9

Exceptional(1789)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Albany

Booked 17 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. Zaytoon

4.7

Exceptional(804)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Albany

Booked 17 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.

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3. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(2817)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 19 times today

Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cocktails, and our bar menu is available to satisfy after-the-show appetites. The entire dining room is available for meetings and buy outs.

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4. Julia's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1694)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Berkeley

Booked 19 times today

Teatime Tuesdays | 12pm-2pmIndoor DiningLunchWednesday - Saturday | 12pm-2pmDinnerTuesday-Saturday | 5pm-7:45pmLocated on the second floor of the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan Historic Hotel, Julia's boasts a beautiful over-sized fireplace, and ornate details true to Morgan's iconic Moorish Gothic architectural design.Julia's offers an innovative, creative, contemporary approach to your dining experience and is inspired by local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring wines carefully selected from regions around the world.

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5. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.5

Awesome(722)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oakland

Booked 55 times today

ACRE is a great spot for business meals. It's often praised for its excellent service, great ambiance, and delicious food. Reviews often mention its suitability for work dinners and meetings. One review even notes, 'Great setting for business meeting.' So, if you're looking for a professional, yet comfortable, dining experience, ACRE seems like a great choice.

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6. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4301)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 123 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.

7. China Live

4.6

Exceptional(3307)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 84 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.

8. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7874)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 66 times today

Wayfare Tavern is a popular spot for business meals in the heart of San Francisco's financial district. It has been praised for its high quality food, excellent service, and festive atmosphere, making it a favorite among business diners. Many reviews mention it as the 'perfect place for business lunch' and 'great for business meetings'. The restaurant's unique ambiance, with its Victorian-style parlor and Edwardian men's club vibe, adds to the professional and sophisticated atmosphere.

9. BIX

4.7

Exceptional(5047)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 43 times today

An exceptionally stylish supper club, civilized speakeasy, a sophisticated saloon. Each of these "personae" is housed in a soaring two-story interior distinguished by a gently curving mahogany bar, fluted columns with ornate capitals, stunning original art, plush banquettes, cozy booths, starched linens, glittering glasses, and polished flatware. Overall, the ambiance is pure 1930's and 1940's - tasteful art moderne reminiscent of the glory days of Cunard and French Line ships. Fashionable and glamorous are the hallmarks. Trendy is simply not a part of the BIX culture. The clientele at BIX ranges from San Francisco movers-and-shakers to "savvy travelers" - owner Doug Biederbeck's term for the many diners in the know from out of town who patronize his establishment. All of them step from the featureless alley into another world - a world of superb cookery and libations, of sparkling service, of stylish nostalgia, of polished live jazz. That world is BIX.

10. Yoshi's Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(8365)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Oakland

Booked 43 times today

Yoshi's Oakland is a top-notch choice for business meals. One reviewer highlighted it as a 'great place to have a business dinner', while another praised the 'calm professional and culinary experience'. The excellent service and high-quality food consistently receive high ratings, creating a productive and enjoyable environment for business.

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Michele
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent food and service; variety of menu items to suit all preferences. A go-to spot for me and any guests.
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ZaytoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Albany
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4.7
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Jenna
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was so good and everyone was so nice! I asked for a booth and they adjusted my reso without question and did all they could to accommodate. Only "issue" was that at times it did get a tad bit too loud (maybe due to where we were sitting, no carpet on the floor in the section I was sitting in), but that's also what made the ambiance so fun and exciting! So really no complains. I would def go back again. PS - The Cod and the Duck were super yummy! They also have homemade Kombucha!
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Revival Bar+KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.4
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CatherineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful birthday dinner and such a nice touch with the personal card.
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ACRE Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oakland
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4.5
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DavidVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Good food and cocktails in a lovely, historic room.
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Julia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Berkeley
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4.7
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Jodie
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
As always, amazing food and equally amazing service. It is truly a gem. Very creative food menu and equally creative cocktail menu.
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Juanita & MaudePrice: Very Expensive• American• Albany
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4.9

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