Dining
Berkeley is a multi-ethnic city and this is very obvious in the huge variety of restaurants available that offer all different types of cultural foods. There are the standard American restaurants, California cuisine, Caribbean/Tropical restaurants, French, Italian and Japanese cuisine, and Latin American, Mediterranean and Thai restaurants. And don’t forget about Berkeley’s oldest pub, the Albatross Pub, on 1822 Pablo Avenue. It has a huge selection of foreign and domestic beers, live music entertainment, an art gallery, a fireplace and board games.
Health conscious consumers with a love for Mediterranean food should visit Adagio Restaurant at 2700 Bancroft Avenue to enjoy a delicious selection of organic Mediterranean meals.
Looking for a place for a romantic diner? Why not check out Skate’s on the Bay at 100 Seawall Drive and enjoy the restaurant’s breathtaking view of the San Francisco Bay while eating gourmet seafood? Take a step back into history by visiting the historical Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto at 1919 Fourth Street that has been a historical landmark since 1890. Be sure to call first for reservations.
Sushi lovers can visit Sushi California at 2033 Martin Luther King Jr. Way for some of the freshest sushi at very reasonable prices. Those who love Latin American foods can check out the Café Valparaiso @ La Pena at 3105 Shattuck Avenue for Chilean specialties and wines from Chile and Argentina.