Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Albany

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Cuisine

ItalianFrenchJapaneseOrganicContemporary French / AmericanWine Bar

Regions

East BaySan Francisco

Neighborhoods

Downtown / Union SquareFinancial District / EmbarcaderoOaklandRussian Hill

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for special occasionsGreat for fine winesHealthyInnovative

Dining Options

All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Millennium Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(1368)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 39 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.

2. A16 Rockridge

4.5

Awesome(2381)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 28 times today

A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

3. Nisei

4.8

Exceptional(89)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Russian Hill

Booked 5 times today

Nisei presents a contemporary approach to Japanese American cuisine by combining deep Japanese flavors, refined cooking technique, and Northern California's finest ingredients. The restaurant is a personal reflection of Chef David Yoshimura's unique experience as a Michelin starred chef and second generation Japanese American, or Nisei. Nisei can accommodate most severe allergies with advance notice, however due to the nature of the tasting menu format, we can not meet all dietary restrictions or aversions. In order to maintain the spirit of our cuisine, the following items can not be removed: Salt, sugar, soy sauce, and egg cooked into items.All Experience prices below reflect a 20% Service Fee and 8.63% SF Sales Tax applied to the base price of each experience. This Service Fee goes towards paying our employees a livable wage as well as providing health insurance.

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4. Commis Dining Room

4.9

Exceptional(1227)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 4 times today

Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

5. ANZU

4.2

Awesome(2647)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 5 times today

Restaurant ANZU, located in the Union Square shopping district of Downtown San Francisco. Contemporary Japanese Cuisine with California and Asian flavors.

6. Le Parc Bistrobar

4.9

Exceptional(239)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 17 times today

Le Parc Bistrobar is a delightful French restaurant in Union Square, San Francisco, nestled within the Galleria Park Hotel. Led by the renowned 2-star Michelin Chef Bruno Chemel, this bistro offers a culinary escapade that perfectly complements the city's refined tastes. The menu at Le Parc Bistrobar is a tribute to classic French cuisine, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that bring out the rich, traditional flavors in every dish. The lounge bar provides a wide variety of wines and cocktails to enhance the gourmet experience.

7. KUSAKABE

4.9

Exceptional(412)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 5 times today

Come and experience San Francisco's original Omakase (chef's choice) sushi in the Kyoto-kaiseki style.Kyoto-kaiseki is considered to represent the ultimate in Japanese dining; combining art and the finest seasonal ingredients.Kyoto-born and trained chef Mitsunori Kusakabe's creative accolades include winning the Creative Sushi Award from the National Sushi Society and Sushi of the Year in competition against other world-renowned sushi chefs.If your party size is more than 11 guests or if you are considering a buyout, please contact us at info@kusakabe-sf.com.

8. Perle Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(171)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Oakland

Booked 7 times today

Perle is a neighborhood wine bar, specializing in french-California focused cuisine. We strive to casually exceed our customer's expectations with interesting food options and a wine list that is varied and affordable. Two San Francisco restaurant personalities, Chef Rob Lam from Butterfly & Sommelier Marcus Garcia from Fleur de Lys decided to open a hip and comfortable wine lounge and restaurant loaded with great wines, spirits, craft cocktails and beer... In the small, quaint, Montclair village in the hills of Oakland. House specialties include caviar, oysters, mussels and other gems of the sea... classic fromage and charcuterie... to a burger considered one of Oakland's best! Currently in San Francisco Chronicle's Top French Restaurants!!!

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From verified diners like you

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Holly
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent and imaginative vegan dishes and drinks. Service was attentive but not pushy. Ambiance was pleasant. We ate in the heated patio, which was warmish but drafty. Luckily they provided blankets.
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Millennium OaklandPrice: Expensive• Vegan• Oakland
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4.6
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Don
San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very different, sometimes tasty, sometimes not so much. Wonderful culinary adventure that expanded our taste buds to the max. Service and ambience first class throughout.
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NiseiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Russian Hill
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4.8
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JamesVIP
San Diego •78 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
New Menu is Exciting...offers new combinations and flavors! Congratulations!!!
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ANZUPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.2
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Delicious food, attentive service, and generous portions. Price is slightly high, but definitely worth it for what you get.
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A16 RockridgePrice: Expensive• Italian• Oakland
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4.5
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Thor
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 20, 2025
Superbly done on every level. From cocktails to Prix Fixe, all flavors are original, balanced, and pair wonderfully with wine. I cannot wait to go back.
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Commis Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
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4.9

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