Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Alameda

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1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1049)

$$$$

• American • Oakland

Booked 69 times today

Right in the heart of Rockridge, Oakland, ACRE Kitchen & Bar is all about simple, seasonal food done right. Open all day for lunch, brunch, and dinner, we’re here whenever you’re hungry.Led by Chef Dirk Tolsma, we source from the best Northern California farms and purveyors to create dishes that are fresh, honest, and made to be shared.Our fresh ground brisket burger on a house-baked bun? A local favorite. The woodfired rotisserie chicken? Smokey, bold, and packed with flavor. Some dishes rotate with the seasons, but the commitment to great ingredients never changes.We work with FEED Sonoma Co-Op, Star Route Farms, Full Belly Farm, Monterey Fish, and Rocky’s Chicken to bring you the best of what’s local.Proudly awarded Gold for Best New Restaurant in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Awards, ACRE serves up great food with a true taste of Northern California.20% gratuity will be added to all parties of 8 or more.

2. Yoshi's Oakland

4.7

Exceptional(8443)

$$$$

• Japanese • Oakland

Booked 76 times today

Yoshi's has served Japan's best traditional dishes to Bay Area patrons since 1972. The menu highlights artfully arranged sushi, fresh grilled seafood, classic Japanese dishes, and vegetarian fare. Patrons can kick off their shoes in the traditional Japanese tatami seating or dine at tables. Expert sushi chefs create sushi and sashimi to order either in the restaurant or in the jazz house. Start the evening in the cocktail lounge before dinner or have a nightcap after taking in a show in the jazz house.

3. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(8204)

$$$$

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 39 times today

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for quality and timeless style to the heart of San Francisco with Wayfare Tavern, now located at 201 Pine Street. Designed by Jon De La Cruz, the space blends the charm of a classic SF tavern with elevated details while honoring the city’s rich culinary history. Wayfare Tavern features authentic American fare inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, offering dishes that range from rustic delicacies to classic comforts. The beverage list showcases local wines, quality draft beers, and timeless cocktails. Spanning two floors, the new location features a spacious main dining room, a large central bar, an intimate Chef’s Alcove, and a hidden Cellar Dining Room. The second floor includes four distinct private dining rooms, ideal for celebrations, meetings, and special events. Wayfare Tavern continues to offer a dining experience that feels both nostalgic and entirely new—a timeless San Francisco classic.

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4. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4738)

$$$$

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 100 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.

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5. Historic John's Grill

4.6

Exceptional(7883)

$$$$

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 75 times today

John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service and a one of a kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon.

6. BIX

4.6

Exceptional(5253)

$$$$

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 29 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.

7. China Live

4.6

Exceptional(3684)

$$$$

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 98 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. 54 Mint

4.6

Exceptional(3546)

$$$$

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 18 times today

54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.

9. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(8278)

$$$$

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 88 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE.FOR GROUP DINING RESERVATIONS OF 5 TO 12 PEOPLE PLEASE CALL US FOR INFORMATION.

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10. Revival Bar+Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(2871)

$$$$

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 34 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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Jeremy
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food, good service and very nice Market Hall space. Recommended!
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ACRE Kitchen and Bar$$$$• American• Oakland
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4.6
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DavidGold
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful food, wonderful service and wonderful music!
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BIX$$$$• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Ali
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An absolute SF staple. We go every single time we’re in town if nothing else for the espresso martinis and wedge salad. We also go the short ribs and they were incredible, so tender and flavorful. An absolutely wonderful meal.
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Original Joe's - San Francisco$$$$• Italian• North Beach
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4.7
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Jackie
California Central Coast •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hosts and Waiters/waitresses were all very helpful and attentive! Food is always fresh and delicious!
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Yoshi's Oakland$$$$• Japanese• Oakland
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4.7
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Micki
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Brought my mom who had never been knowing she was going to be very impressed with it all. From the amazing ambiance & yummy cocktails to the great food & ended with an incredibly delectable dessert. I love this place & have been here several times & it is always fantastic!! Until next time
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China Live$$$$• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.6

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