Ramen restaurant · Rockridge
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Chez Panisse alums apply California seasonality to ramen, from Meyer lemon shoyu to changing miso bowls, plus standout cocktails. A long-running Chronicle favorite that helped define Rockridge dining and still delivers on both craft and comfort.
Mexican restaurant · Fremont
Authentic taqueria with offal tacos, cactus, and spicy salsas
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Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Handmade noodles & dumplings, sesame noodles, dry braised green beans
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Ramen restaurant · Downtown
Ramen, gyozas, rice bowls, and crispy pig's ears.
Shared-use commercial kitchen · Oakland
Outdoor patio bar with diverse food pop-ups & creative cocktails
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Bar · San Pablo Gateway
Vintage-chic lounge & music venue serving great cocktails
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Bar · Downtown
Tokyo-inspired cocktail den with jazz vinyl & HiFi sound
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Thai restaurant · Upper Laurel
Bold Thai-Californian cuisine with brisket drunken noodles
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Spanish restaurant · Downtown
Spanish tapas, paella, wine bar, live music, and art.
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Californian restaurant · Rockridge
Californian fare, wine, and a lively, cozy atmosphere.
Seafood market · Rockridge
Fresh seafood, fish & chips, knowledgeable staff, gourmet market