Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Kensington

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Akemi Berkeley

4.6

Exceptional(477)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Berkeley

Booked 9 times today

Opened in February 2015, AKEMI is the latest incarnation of miyuki on 1695 Solano Avenue in North Berkeley (Albany border) in the San Francisco Bay Area.Along with a revamped interior and exterior that includes salvaged wood and upgraded kitchen equipment, AKEMI features an updated menu spotlighting fresh ingredients and well-crafted flavors while retaining customer classics such as our sushi rolls. AKEMI is the new name we bestow upon the beauty that is good food with good people in a good place.For outdoor reservations please call the restaurant.

2. Ajanta Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1120)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Berkeley

Booked 5 times today

Ajanta features regional dishes from all over India, offered through a menu that changes every month. We feature organic chicken and vegetables. When possible, we use local and sustainable products. All seafood is sustainable, obtained from Monterey Fish Market. All meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free. Ajanta has been voted best Indian restaurant in the entire San Francisco Bay Area by Zagat Guide from 2009-2014. We were also voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area A-List contest from 2009-2011 and 2013. In addition, we have received top reviews in several publications, including the East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, and the Contra Costa Times. We are also included in Michelin Guide.Our elegant dining hall features art inspired from the famous Ajanta caves in India.

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3. three.one four pizzeria

4.6

Exceptional(170)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Berkeley

Booked 25 times today

We are located in the historic Lalime's space in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.Our intentions with three.one four was to create a dining experience that is so captivating, it transcends all others. Our menu features small bites, salads, and World Class rustic pies from acclaimed Chef Mario Vollera. We utilize high quality Italian cheeses and fresh local products in our food and our menu is partnered with a carefully curated wine list featuring an extensive by the glass offering. We believe that our elevated food paired with our warm, intuitive, yet unobtrusive service style will help make three.one four a buzz-worthy neighborhood destination for many years to come.

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4. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(2790)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 27 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.

5. Via del Corso

4.9

Exceptional(1272)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 32 times today

a destination… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.

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6. Creekwood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(989)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 21 times today

Creekwood Restaurant, located at 3121 Sacramento Street, officially opened its doors on Friday, November 16, 2018. The location spans 1,700 square feet, seats 50 inside and 20 people on the patio and will feature a California – Italian menu. The atmosphere is cozy, warmly lit, with wood paneled walls and custom lighting. We serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays as well! “We are thrilled to be a neighborhood restaurant serving our community. We have a great pizza oven and create custom Neapolitan style pizzas. Diners should come hungry and ready to enjoy freshly made pasta, meatballs, steak, lamb, seafood, salads and house made desserts all of which feature seasonal ingredients. We also have a wide selection of wine, beer and espresso drinks."

7. Roses on Adeline

4.8

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 7 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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8. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

4.6

Exceptional(128)

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. Assemble Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(331)

Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 1 time today

Anchored within the historic Richmond Marina neighborhood, with perhaps the most beautiful and inclusive views in the Bay Area, Assemble Kitchen offers a casual and approachable experience with a hint of history that both roots you to the present and takes you back in time. Assemble Kitchen has been wowing its patrons since it opened in February 2013. Located next to the spectacular Craneway Pavilion and adjacent the Rosie the Riveter Visitor’s center, our stylish industrial décor complements our modern menu of “re-tooled American classics.”

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10. Marina Seafood Dockside Patio

4.5

Awesome(119)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Berkeley

Booked 11 times today

Located 5 min from the heart of Berkeley, and in the middle of the scenic Berkeley Marina waterfront, and right off I-580. With a large, spacious, and meter-free parking lot. Right next to Hana Japan.A warm and inviting waterfront seafood restaurant with plenty of delicious land meat options. Water-facing windows along the sit-down–covered–dining room invite bay views and a true oceanside patio feel. An attractive full bar for marina-adjacent snacking and sipping. Locally crafted beers, creative combinations, approachable and relaxed atmosphere with a focus on hospitality and an absolute commitment to quality.Ideal for date nights, meetups with friends, group parties, company corporate parties, and for delicious food with an amazing harborside view. UC Berkeley is just up the road, the Bay Bridge, and San Francisco is also a short skip away. Enjoy our fresh homemade pasta, fresh ingredients and an array of non-seafood options, we have dishes for everyone.

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William
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food seating limited and loud restaurant; however, that can also shown to look to the quality of service and the deliciousness of the food served. Overall customer service was amazing and food was amazing. Not a big restaurant though.
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The ParthenonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5
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Andrew
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This has got to be the best dining experience located in North Berkeley. I ordered the special dinner, which includes a choice of an appetizer, a main dish with basmati rice and a dessert. Great food and worth the value. I would definitely go back to Ajanta and try different things that I missed from ordering off of the menu.
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Ajanta RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Indian• Berkeley
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4.6
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Susana
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
The food was perfectly cooked, and the service was perfect. This is not my first time there, nor will it be the last.
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Marina Seafood Dockside PatioPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Berkeley
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4.5
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Robin
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Lovely dinner. My mom enjoyed the food, the food reminded her of food my grandmother cooked
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Bull Valley RoadhousePrice: Very Expensive• American• Port Costa
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4.6
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LisaV
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 2, 2024
food was great, and the view and ambience are unbeatable, and our server was very nice, but the service was extremely slow but I will go back again because they've just reopened under new management and they have a good menu as well.
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Assemble KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Richmond
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4.1

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Akemi Berkeley

2. Ajanta Restaurant

3. three.one four pizzeria

4. Revival Bar+Kitchen

5. Via del Corso

6. Creekwood Restaurant

7. Roses on Adeline

8. Heroic Italian - Berkeley

9. Assemble Kitchen

10. Marina Seafood Dockside Patio

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