In many ways, Tipsy Yeti reminded me why I fell in love with restaurants in the first place. I…read morediscovered this hidden gem over a year ago and have gladly driven an hour and a half each way more than eight times just to return. The menu is diverse, creative, and consistently excellent. Every dish arrives with the care and attention of a kitchen that truly respects its craft. The flavors are bold, memorable, and never disappoint. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is attentive, welcoming, and professional. In an industry where consistency is rare, Tipsy Yeti continues to exceed expectations. Some meals satisfy hunger. The best meals leave an impression. Tipsy Yeti does the latter.

I found this place in March when I was looking for a place to chill after work. First impression,…read morespacious yet, beautiful establishment, I was welcomed immediately upon arrival and I always choose to sit at the bar, the bartender/service personnel was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave me some incredible recommendations which I appreciate very much plus the drinks were phenomenal as well. Every dish that came out of the kitchen was executed beautifully, the flavors were mind blowing and the presentation was made w/ love, care and attention to detail. I ordered Steamed Chicken Momo 10/10 Must try The KTM Lamb Choila Omg another 10/10 The menu has plenty of variety, something for everyone.. literally!! Thank you Tipsy Yeti Restaurant & Bar family, I've been coming back almost every week since then and the staff always embraces me and treats me just like family . This amazing Restaurant has a patron and friend for life. I am truly grateful much love and deep reverence.

We went to Gather on Sunday 6/7/2026 for my aunt's belated birthday dinner. Since my mom made a…read morereservation in advance, we were seated right away. For our drinks, I had the Moonlight Blossom, my aunt had a glass of red wine, and my mom had a cucumber mint spritzer (mocktail as she was the DD). The moonlight blossom tasted similar to cherry limeade. The entrees we had were the mussels, veggie burger, and the chef's market pizza. The mussels themselves were tasty and appreciated that they were able to leave out the chorizo. However, I wish that they brought a spoon and there was more broth. I tried some of my mom's veggie burger and the red color from the beets made it stand out from the usual veggie burger. The fries tasted homemade. I had a slice of the pizza and while I like the ingredients themselves, the combination just didn't do it for me. The crust was good though! We also shared a green goddess salad, which was tasty. The desserts looked amazing but we had no room! Service was friendly and our waitress made good recommendations. Can park on the side streets or the garage. Restaurant was not noisy. Would come back to try other items, especially dessert.

My friend and I were looking for some healthy options and after a quick Yelp search we found this…read morerestaurant. Once we arrived, we were able to find a street parking spot! There was no wait time and we were able to get a table. The server was very sweet. I am vegetarian and was looking for veg options. She went through the menu with me and helped me think through. I got the vegan spicy tomato pizza and my friend got the shakshouka. We also got some herbal tea to go on the side. The tea came out pretty quickly and tasted great. The food also came out pretty quickly. The presentation of the pizza was top notch and I could not wait to dig in. The portion size was adequate. The vegan cheese was yummy and the spice level of the pizza was just right. The pizza was packed with flavor and thin crust! My friend liked the shakshouka too. He said it was flavorful and tasted great! Over all, we loved this restaurant. The ambiance is very welcoming and they have farm to table concept. If you are looking for a nice restaurant with farm to table theme, look no further!

The food and service are excellent, and the ambience is…read morebreathtaking.-----------------------------------

Walnut Square is an enigma. I mean, it's a magical spot. The fact that there have been and continue…read moreto be unique, independent shops tucked in there for all these years reflect the wonderful North Berkeley ethos that I absolutely love. This location has had different management over the years and this was my first time in at the Walnut Tavern and Bar. The ambiance is excellent. It is cozy and intimate. The black coffee is excellent. And my kids liked the sliders a lot. I was very disappointed by the tofu scramble. Note: it also contains eggs! Lucky I'm not vegan but I wasn't expecting that. The veggies listed didn't make it in the scramble, and the "seasonal veggies" were zucchini and yellow squash. Not the veggies I'd like in a scramble, or expect. It also had no seasoning. It was really not good. They were kind enough to refund me. But it was an unfortunate first encounter. I wonder if the regular egg scramble dishes taste better. I may have picked the one thing on the menu that is no good. But didn't leave a thrilling impression. So I could go back for coffee and sliders and maybe cake.

We celebrated our mom's birthday at Wood Tavern. The food and drink were delicious and service was…read moregreat. Five stars. For details, keep reading. Wood Tavern met the criteria for a relatively nice American restaurant in North Oakland. We visited for lunch and wanted to make this special for our mom, so we were perhaps a bit overdressed in business casual, but this is Oakland after all. On an ordinary Thursday, there were multiple groups waiting outside for the restaurant to open at 11:30 AM. That in itself should tell you how popular this place is. My wife and I dined at sister restaurant Southie next door a few years ago and really enjoyed it (I also rated it five stars on Yelp), so I was confident Wood Tavern would not disappoint. I initially booked our reservation using OpenTable to link it to my account and get 100 points. Since the max party size for Wood Tavern on OpenTable is four, I had to call to get it changed to eight. Due to the large party size, the restaurant also required me to give them my credit card info and be subject to a $25 per person no-show fee. Upon arrival, our tables were ready for us in the back corner near the open kitchen. The restaurant is true to its name with a shared bar and dining room space that evoke the feel of a wood tavern. Here's what we had: Wine of the Day * Rosé (100% Zweigelt), Stefan Pratsch, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2024 ($16) "N/A Libations" and other drinks * Cherry Bomb! non-alcoholic cocktail ($13) - Tilden Lacewing, Amarena cherry, lime, ginger beer, tall glass * Shirley Temple ($5) * Diet Coke ($5) * Iced Tea ($4) Soup & Salad * Red & Golden Beet Salad x2 ($16 each, one with fish added for $8) - frisee, castelfranco, pistachios, orange segments, Laura Chenel goat cheese, Cara Cara orange vinaigrette Sandwiches * The Hot Pastrami x2 ($25 each) - Emmentaler cheese, Dijon-horseradish dressing, La Farine baguette Old Reliables * Seafood Stew ($32) - rock cod, Manila clams, PEI mussels, calamari, butter beans, fennel, leeks, chili flakes, garlic toast * Pork Ragu Casarecce ($30) - Castelvetrano olives, Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, chili flakes, parsley * Tavern Burger with French Fries on Acme Soft Bun with All the Fixins x3 ($25 each, two with cheddar added for $2 each) Everything was excellent. As for what to order, I recommend all of the dishes we got. It really just depends on what you like and/or what you're in the mood for. Everyone loved the food. The beet salad was fresh and flavorful, the pastrami was one of the best I've had anywhere, my mom raved about the seafood stew, my brother-in-law gobbled up all of the casarecce, and the burger was outstanding. Service was polite and speedy. Our server Sophia C was awesome. We split one of the salads and the stew, so they came out plated and served in half portions which was nice of the kitchen staff to do.

Those who know me, know that I'm not a fancy guy. Which is why I always get the reliable pastrami…read moresandwich at this place. It's good and a solid meal for the price point. The pastrami sandwich comes on a baguette, which I love. It's nice to sharpen my teeth on that crunch. The pastrami itself is made in house, and it's delicious. They cut it fresh. It also comes with a small side of coleslaw. They use a Dijon dressing that is absolutely fantastic. Be sure to ask for extra dressing.

Creekwood is a great restaurant to get a post workout protein fix. I come here and order the…read moremeatball plate. It's $20 and you get a plate packed with meatballs. There's a delicious red sauce on the meatballs that apparently they cook overnight. Love the interior. Nice comfortable place to sit. But I mostly come alone like I said after my workout. Eat and run.

Great ambiance, wonderful service, and delicious food. What more could you ask for?…read more The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, both outside and inside. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and seated quickly next to a window. Don't be fooled by the title, "Small Plates." These mussels were a full, satisfying meal for me.

Flavors, textures and character…read more Thank you for a great lunch experience. The owner's service was wonderful and made it all that more welcoming. Tip: get the Tamarind seasoned fries. Fun added twist to the seasoning.

We decided to give this place another try after having a bad experience with their takeout 5 years…read moreago - it was during the pandemic so we figured maybe by now they'd found their footing. Unfortunately the food was just as bad and overpriced as the first time, I really don't understand how this place is so well reviewed. We both ordered 310 Burgers, one on the regular brioche bun and one on a lettuce wrap. The lettuce wrap came in two steamed, wilted pieces of iceberg, while the brioche bun was untoasted, foamy-textured and soggy. Both medium burgers had the consistency of boiled meatballs. The bacon jam was decent, but the overall experience was wildly unappetizing. We also both got plain fries, which were somehow greasy and dry at the same time, and instantly turned stale as they cooled down. We really hoped for this place because it's conveniently located, and all the other decent burger spots nearby have closed, but sadly we won't be giving 310 Eatery a third try.

Berkeley Social Club, finally made it after hearing about the Millionaire's Bacon for what feels…read morelike years. Worth the hype, no question. Thick cut, candied with the brown sugar and chili, hits sweet then heat right after, had to order a second side for the table cuz one wasnt gonna cut it. Got the bulgogi scramble too, the marinated ribeye in there has this sweetness that plays well against the egg, potatoes on the side were seasoned proper not just an afterthought. Place is loud, like really loud, no carpet no dampening so by the time you leave your basically yelling at your own table. Worth it tho honestly, gives it this fun chaotic energy. Service kept moving the whole time, water got refilled without me even asking which never happens anymore. Patio in the back is a nice touch if you can snag it, a little calmer back there. Sign in on a tablet for the wait, we got lucky with timing but ive heard horror stories on weekends so get there early if you can. 5 stars, korean western mashup that actually works and isnt just a gimmick. Bacon alone is worth the trip

My GF and I stopped in unexpected as we were meeting friends at a nearby hookah lounge. I wanted to…read moretry something new in an area I don't come to often that was close to our destination. I am glad I took a chance on this place because the whole experience was great. I called a couple hours before and was able to reserve a table for 2. Being unfamiliar with the area I didn't anticipate parking being hard to find, but after circling the block once, we found a spot. We were greeted warmly by staff and quickly seated. The decor was nice; great ambiance; large bar with a lot of tv's (perfect for watching the last game of the NBA finals, as the Knicks won). We both ordered the raspberry lemonade. I have been a huge fan of fresh handmade lemonade lately and it did not disappoint. Fresh, tart and sweet. A little too tart for my GF's taste, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Appetizers were the Millionaire's Bacon and Cheesy Gyoza. The bacon was soooo good. 2 perfectly cooked pieces of thick cut bacon with its sweet, sticky coating that was well balanced and not too sweet. Cheese and Gyoza with bell pepper is a combination I didn't know I needed. It was a pairing that was full of flavor and left us saying "OMG, WHAT THE". Great start for the meal. The Club Moco was calling my name, and I'm glad I answered back. Every element of the dish was cooked perfectly. The gravy was full of flavor and made the dish. Everything together was so complimentary and made every bite so enjoyable. My GF ordered the G.I. Fried Rice. The table side presentation was really cool as it came plated on a cast iron plate and the egg that's usually scrambled and mixed in the rice, was poured around the plated rice allowing you to scramble and mix however you like. I only had a couple bites and can say that I would be happy to order that dish as my main course next time. The mix of the rice, more candied bacon, spam and kimchi was full of flavor. I have never heard of this restaurant and am thankful to Yelp for helping me to look up places so easily where I was visiting. The only thing that surprised me is that I thought that place should have been packed. Service was great, ambiance was great, food was great and the NBA finals was on. I imaging this would be a great place to watch World Cup matches. Highly recommended! Go check it out!

We haven't been here in sometime. We decided to give it a try and I'm glad we did. There's a…read morelarge selection of pizzas and sandwiches. Also, there's a ton of beers to choose from as well. We split a pizza and a salad and it was a lot of food. Sitting on the back patio is the best. Even better if you can sit close to the fountain on the shade side! Very chill, very lovely area to chat and eat. Our server was great. he was very friendly and open to any questions we had. Totally BARTable as well. If you plan to BART in, the closest stop is Downtown Berkeley. There's also plenty of garage parking nearby.

Wow - excellent bar service this afternoon. Came in to order a pizza to go and had a 20 min wait so…read moreshe asked if I wanted a drink. Couldn't decide what I wanted since I had to work but didn't expect to see a full bar here so couldn't resist. She gave me recommendations along the way while handing me samples. I've never had service like this from any bar. Also double checked my pizza to make sure everything was right before handing it to me. Most people couldn't care less. The pizza was also remarkably delicious and reminded me of my experience 20 years ago at a Point Reyes pizza joint where they also used a brick hearth. It's so difficult to find this flavor and has always been just a minute walk from the office. I'm so glad I walked in today and found this place.