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 1. Uzen Japanese Cuisine

5415 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7753

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: North Oakland

3.0 star rating
  5/10/2012

I work nearby and stop by for their udon soup and a couple of pieces of sushi for lunch. It is pretty affordable and the fish is very fresh. The food tastes great, but I wish they had more of a selection of rolls on the menu and they do not have an…More »

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 2. El Farolito

2779 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-7877

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

Cheap. Yummy. Busy.
(CASH ONLY)

The cooks/cashier were friendly and people are in and out so you are able to find seating.

Great place all around.

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 3. Bobby G's Pizzeria

2072 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 665-8866

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  2/19/2012

I went there for an Sf beer week event and I can't believe I have never been by before that. I am from the area and recently moved back so I will definitely go back to try the food next.

The bartender was friendly and attentive and it was crowded but…More »

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 4. Beta Lounge

2129 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-3200

Categories: Lounges, Wine Bars

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  2/19/2012

I went there during an event at the bar so it was super packed, but great atmosphere for a Thursday night. Walking up to the place you wouldn't expect it to be how it is inside.

Bar area and side tables to sit. We grabbed two spots at the bar and…More »

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 5. Rikyu

5335 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 595-7388

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: North Oakland

3.0 star rating
  2/24/2012

I work in the area and walked over for a pickup because I had a craving for some sushi. BEST chicken udon soup I have had in a while, but the fresh sushi was just okay.

I will definitely go back for pickup because it has a decently priced lunch menu,…More »

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 6. Crepevine

5600 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 658-2026

Categories: American (New), Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2012

Whether it has been a crepe, sandwich, or their breakfasts, I have liked everything that I have come across.

The staff is usually friendly and even though they are always busy it is nice atmosphere and I love the patio area to sit out and chat on a…More »

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 7. Dr Teeth & the Electric Mayhem

2323 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-2380

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2012

One of the only places in the mission where the bartenders and doorman are friendly.

Loved the atmosphere, good beer selection and and the prices were friendly to the young hipster pocketbook.

Also, they accept credit cards, which appears rare for the…More »

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 8. The New Parish

579 18th St
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 444-7474

Category: Music Venues

4.0 star rating
  3/3/2012

Great venue to see live music. It was my first time there, but whether you are upstairs looking down on the band or down in the crowd, the whole place had a really good vibe. I will definitely look into there future acts and go back.

We drank a few…More »

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 9. ØL Beercafe & Bottle Shop

1541 Giammona Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 210-1147
4.0 star rating
  5/10/2012

Great spot in Walnut Creek!  Loved the design of the place and the bartenders were very friendly and attentive. My only complaint would be the seating is not that great and it is slightly awkward to stand in the place with a couple of friends when it…More »

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 10. Green Garden Asian Cuisine

1675 Contra Costa Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-9190

Category: Chinese

3.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

I have both eaten inside and taken out (more times take out). The food is not bad and it is very close to my house so it has been convenient, but I have a few problems with the place, which have made me not frequent it anymore.

1. They do not tell you…More »

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 11. Tiki Tom's

1535 Olympic Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 932-9202
4.0 star rating
  5/10/2012

Walked in with a group of friends after dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. It was a Monday night and it was open mic night there! A friend of mine went on stage and played a few songs which was really awesome and the vibe of the crowd was great. I…More »

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 12. Blue Gingko

3518 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9020

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

4.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

Great sushi for takeout and for dine in. I wish they had their own website so that I could check their menu for take out, but other then that I haven't had any issues.

I would definitely recommend a stop if you are nearby.

Also, I recently tried their…More »

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 13. Skylark

3089 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621-9294

Categories: Bars, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

The bartenders and the bouncer were not friendly at all, but I really loved the vibe of the place. Great location near BART and their reggae show for Bob Marley's birthday was a great time. Lots of dancing, lots of green, and moderate drink prices.

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 14. South Beach Cafe

800 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 974-1115

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

Really affordable prices for the good quality food and pretty good service that my group of friends and I got while we were there.

We ordered 4 different types of pizzas, and a couple salads and everything was great. The beers were cheap too!

I would…More »

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 15. Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House

1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-2739

Categories: Pubs, Breweries, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  2/3/2012

I love this place. Every time I have gone it is always lively and busy, but the staff are all so attentive.

Love the beer choices and specials and the food is pretty good too. I ordered a Turkey Avocado Swiss Sandwich with fries and it was big enough…More »

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 16. Baking Arts

542 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 706-7112

Category: Cooking Schools

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  12/12/2011

Such a fun experience. I am not a baker normally, but I really wanted to brush up on my skills and branch out from my usual cooking practices.

Instructor was very patient and inclusive. Small class so you can ask plenty of questions and don't feel…More »

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 17. Tender Greens

1352 Locust St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 937-5100
5.0 star rating
  1/23/2012

I ordered the tomato bread soup with a basil oil on top and shared a Chinese chicken salad. Both were great! Fresh and delicious tasting and came out very quickly. We also both ordered hot tea and when the first brew was too bitter, they took it back…More »

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 18. Revival Bar & Kitchen

2102 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 549-9950

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  2/3/2012

Revival has a very cool vibe. I went with a couple of friends for a second stop for drinks, but the staff was really attentive and they had a little band playing.

I would definitely go back to see what else they have to offer.

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 19. Beer Revolution

464 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2337

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Jack London Square

5.0 star rating
  2/5/2012

Great vibe, amazing beer selection, friendly people that go in, staff was as attentive as possible. I went in for the anniversary event and they should have had more bartenders, but that would be my only suggestion for next time they have a big…More »

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 20. La Fogata Mexican Bar & Grill

1315 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 934-8121

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  10/27/2011

Decent Mexican food. I ordered the veggie fajitas with black beans and it was well cooked and seasoned. Nothing really special though and the salsa isn't spicy at all.

The service was great, but I wouldn't choose this place necessarily because of the…More »

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 21. Nama Sushi

227 King St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-2007

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  9/18/2011

Tofu Udon and Chicken Udon soups were great. I didn't try their sushi but the soups were just what I was craving at the time.

Prices seemed decent for the area so I would definitely recommend it.

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 22. Diesel Bookstore

5433 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 653-9965

Category: Bookstores

Neighbourhood: North Oakland

4.0 star rating
  9/21/2011

Great prices...clean...friendly cashier...nice neighborhood near my office.

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 23. Cactus Taqueria

5642 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 658-6180

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

4.0 star rating
  9/13/2011

I ordered the Tostada with Grilled Chicken Breast...Very fresh tasting, lots of lettuce. Also, I mixed a bunch of the salsa options and threw it on top to make a very yummy lunch.

Its cheap, quick, and fresh tasting. I will definitely go back next…More »

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 24. Saroor Indian Cuisine

2580 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 937-2031

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  9/25/2011

The best onion naan that I have ever had! All of the food was delicious, they were very generous on the meats in the dishes (which isn't always the case at some places) and the waitresses were so diligent at our table of 5.

I would highly recommend…More »

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 25. Lafayette Art & Wine Festival

Mt Diablo Blvd & Lafayette Cir
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-7404

Category: Festivals

5.0 star rating
  9/18/2011

Great Festival. A ton of booths, great and friendly volunteers and booth workers. Food was great.

Highly recommend.

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 26. Swad Indian Cuisine

3602 Mount Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9575

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

5.0 star rating
  11/5/2009

I loved the buffet lunch that my boyfriend and I had here. It was only $24 total with the tip for a great buffet of duck, chicken, several vegetarian dishes like their spicy spinach dish, unlimited naan, fruit salad for dessert. Etc.

The service was…More »

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 27. Edoko Japanese Restaurant

1722 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-9300
5.0 star rating
  9/21/2009

My parents office is right down the street from here on University and when I have come to meet them for lunch, we ALWAYS go here.

The food is soooo good for how much you are paying. I love their miso soup (put what you want inside it) and even…More »

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 28. Chow

53 Lafayette Cir
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-2469
5.0 star rating
  9/30/2011

Love the vibe of this place. Casual and Modern, but very much a diner feel to it.

The prices are so affordable for really good quality food, much of which is organic/all natural.

You can tell a lot about a place by the way that they present their food…More »

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 29. Silk Road

1440 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 932-9090

Categories: Greek, Mediterranean

4.0 star rating
  9/30/2011

First, I loved the outdoor-ish seating. The waitress immediately came to help us.

Second, the portions are huge. They give you laffa bread, hummus, and another dip right when you sit down which is great especially if you go really hungry.

I shared…More »

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 30. El Charro Mexican Dining

3339 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2345

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  9/10/2011

My parents really like this place. They always serve a lot of food and the prices are pretty moderate for Lafayette. I wouldn't say its exceptional, but they keep the chips and salsa coming and the service is usually pretty fast and friendly.

I would…More »

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 31. Hudson Bay Cafe

5401 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 658-0214

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: North Oakland

4.0 star rating
  9/10/2011

I just stopped in for a caffeine fix. Great Medium Iced Coffee with Soy Milk and a side of their Banana nut bread...

But, if you aren't up for an iced coffee on the stronger end you should probably drench it in milk. FYI

Very good stop.

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 32. Sanraku

101 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 369-6166

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  9/5/2011

Cheap restaurant actually. We got a teriyaki chicken, tofu udon soup, spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail for like 40 something bucks. Really good prices and the food was filling and fresh.

Attentive staff, clean restaurant.

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 33. Anna Bella Nails

1979 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 649-1266

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

3.0 star rating
  9/1/2011

Pretty good mani/pedi and not too expensive either. 25 for a mani pedi or 20 for just a pedicure.

I went with my mom and they were in a bit of a hurry, but overall a relaxing experience.

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 34. Benihana

1989 Diamond Blvd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 827-4220

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

5.0 star rating
  1/5/2010

My family and I have a tradition of going to Benihana for dinner on NYE and we have never been disappointed. Great service, great show, yummy food, and now that I have been 21 for a few years I have started to dabble in their creative drinks.

This…More »

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 35. Flamingo Resort Hotel & Conference Center

2777 4th St
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-8530
1.0 star rating
  Update - 11/5/2009

The only positive part of this hotel was the banquet staff that was so helpful with serving the food, cleaning the banquet room, and if I had questions about technical issues. I was working at a conference held at the hotel and stayed as a guest for…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    10/26/2009

    The only reason I would give the 2 stars to this hotel is for the banquet staff that was so helpful… Read more »

 36. Caffe La Scala

1655 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-7779
4.0 star rating
  8/25/2009

I have only had the best of time here. I have gone by after a night out with friends to have a coffee and share dessert, gone to study, or just to meet a friend to hang out.

The food, the coffees, but most of all the desserts are great.

My oooooonly…More »

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 37. Babushka Russian Deli & Cafe

1475 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 210-0779

Categories: Delis, Ethnic Food

5.0 star rating
  1/3/2009

Today I went to the restaurant with my family and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The owner and his son in law were very welcoming and helped us order a variety of items that reminded my parents of food their grandparents made for them as…More »

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 38. Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria

975 Moraga Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-3081

Category: Pizza

5.0 star rating
  1/5/2009

Great food, quick service...I went there with my family and we all enjoyed our pizza/pasta/salad dishes...

Best pizza in the area with a nice non fast food type feel.

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 39. Dan's Irish Sports Bar

1524 Civic Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 932-1331

Category: Sports Bars

4.0 star rating
  7/26/2009

I went there last night (saturday night) and played some pool, had a few beers, it was a great time. Highly recommended for a good time with groups.

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 40. Pearl Of Siam Thai Restaurant

5498 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 420-8600

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: North Oakland

4.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

I just had take out from Pearl of Siam. We ordered the Chicken Curry and Chicken Pad Thai. Both were great and it came with a huge rice side for only 15 total.

The Hostess was very friendly and the food was ready when I walked over.

I will definitely…More »

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