Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Emeryville

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1. ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1061)

$$$$

• American • Oakland

Booked 68 times today

Acre is a perfect spot for special occasions. Its California/Mediterranean cuisine is loved by guests who praise the excellent food and service. The ambiance is warm and classy, making it a favorite for meetings and celebrations. Reviews highlight the thoughtfulness of the staff, who make guests feel special. Acre is an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or a birthday celebration.

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2. Fogo de Chão - Emeryville, CA

4.0

Excellent(602)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Emeryville

Booked 58 times today

Experience continuous fire-roasted cuts including tender Picanha, juicy Fraldinha, and buttery Filet Mignon-each grilled over an open flame and carved tableside. Visit the nutrient-dense Market Table featuring seasonal salads, exotic fruits and more. Enhance your experience with fresh seafood like butter-bathed lobster tail, tender Wagyu strip and hand-crafted cocktails. Join us at Bay Street Emeryville, or bring the Fogo Experience home with Fogo To-Go and Catering. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo de Chão elevates the centuries-old Art of Churrasco into a cultural dining experience of discovery.

3. Roses on Adeline

4.7

Exceptional(112)

$$$$

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 19 times today

Seasonally driven bar food & cocktails with an emphasis on quality and freshness. We pride ourselves on our ingredients being farm to table. We have something for everyone. There are tapas and plates to share or individual entrees. Popular food items include the double smash burger, pasta, tartare, charcuterie board, seasonal vegetables and Italian sausage. We are known for our cocktails but can make any other off menu drink like a great Negroni, Espresso Martini and Margaritas plus great draft beer and wine.

4. Pippal

4.5

Awesome(102)

$$$$

• Indian • Emeryville

Booked 4 times today

Pippal is a Culinary Adventure Through India. Pippal celebrates the country’s many diverse culinary regions, in a fast and casual environment.

5. Skates on the Bay

4.5

Awesome(7764)

$$$$

• Seafood • Berkeley

Booked 58 times today

Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay now boasts a modern and stunning decor, a new Raw Bar, elegant Private Dining Room and innovative local-driven menus.

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6. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2777)

$$$$

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 54 times today

Perched above the San Francisco Bay, Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers a vibrant, California-inspired dining experience that celebrates fresh, locally sourced ingredients and panoramic views of the Bay Area. Guests enjoy seasonal menus that highlight coastal flavors, craft cocktails infused with garden herbs, and a warm, contemporary ambiance perfect for brunch, sunset cocktails, or dinner with a view.Led by a talented culinary team, Limewood showcases the best of Northern California’s bounty—from sustainably caught seafood and artisan meats to farm-fresh produce sourced from nearby growers. Whether dining on the terrace overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge or relaxing by the bar with a signature cocktail, Limewood is a destination for elevated yet approachable dining.Located within the iconic Claremont Resort & Cafe, Limewood Bar & Restaurant invites locals and travelers alike to savor the spirit of the Bay Area in every bite and sip.

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7. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(612)

$$$$

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 29 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.

8. Waterbar

4.7

Exceptional(11446)

$$$$

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 136 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.Please note, we only accept reservations 30 days in advance.

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9. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(8943)

$$$$

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 112 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. The Berkeley Boathouse

4.1

Excellent(655)

$$$$

• American • Berkeley

Booked 9 times today

Enjoy a diversified and innovative menu prepared by our culinary team highlighting fresh, local ingredients paying tribute to purveyors from California and the Bay Area. With an emphasis on contemporary California cuisine, the Boathouse menu is inspired by the Berkeley waterfront offering the classic California dishes infused with global influences in an artful presentation to amuse your senses. Designed for sharing, our well-balanced menu consists of a selection of small plates, flatbreads, sides, composed salads, and main entrées.

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PenelopeGold
1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Went for my birthday dinner, welcoming, friendly. Love the spicy cauliflower shareable. My kids don't eat the crust of their pizzas so I was dipping them in the spice sauce......would love that as an addition Naan/pizza bread?
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ACRE Kitchen and Bar$$$$• American• Oakland
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4.6
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MIKEGold
San Francisco Bay Area •56 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As usual the food was great, the service was great and the view was super.
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Skates on the Bay$$$$• Seafood• Berkeley
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4.5
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Holly
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an excellent server- maybe one of the best, ever! She took care of us. We had a drink inside near the fireplace then moved to outside deck near another fire pit. It was a chilly afternoon! But the views, the service, the food and drinks were all excellent. They validate parking - free up to 3 hours. Lovely hidden gem, imo!
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The Berkeley Boathouse$$$$• American• Berkeley
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4.1
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Liza
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was everything I hoped it would be. Amazing. Great service. Tasting menu was sooo yummy!!!
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Burdell$$$$• Soul food• Oakland
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4.5
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Cynthia
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I enjoyed my experience at Fogo De Chao. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family.
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Fogo de Chão - Emeryville, CA$$$$• Steakhouse• Emeryville
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