"Apparently all the great sushi specials, and many standard sushi selections as well, are being saved for the dinner crowd and not made available to lunch time diners." ...

Zachary's Chicago Pizza, Berkeley

90%

"There are a couple of important reminders when visiting Zachary's : (1) get there early, because the place fills up quickly ; (2) order quickly because it will take 30-45 minutes to prepare the pizzas ; (3) the portions are quite large ; for example a small deep-dish pizza is sufficient for 2-3 people." ...

Chez Panisse, Berkeley

88%

"The service is quick, friendly, and unobtrusive, without any of the snooty attitude that is unfortunately so common in many upscale restaurants these days." ...

Cafe Rouge, Berkeley

88%

"The service at Cafe Rouge is usually good, but that night our waitress was dining at the table next to us ( and then getting up in the middle of her dinner to go do her job )." ...

Cafe Intermezzo, Berkeley

90%

"The salads are good, but is there really any way you can mess up a salad with dressing on the side ?" ..."i like the blue cheese dressing, and a large salad is big enough to split with a friend." ...

Sea Salt, Berkeley

89%

"Service is always good and friendly though half the time - including this last time - the waiters don't bring the bread ( bread plates always, no bread ), so be prepared to ask for it." ...

Cheeseboard Pizza, Berkeley

91%

"I grew up around the corner from this gem and am so pleased that it remains just the same as when I was a little girl ... Time stands still - Great cheese, bread, pizza, & people!" ...

Rivoli Restaurant, Berkeley

92%

"Rivoli has been a favorite of mine for several years and many reasons : food is inventive and always wonderful, the view of the garden is beautiful, the noise level is tolerable and allows conversation, and the service is attentive without being an intrusion." ...

Saul's Restaurant & Deli, Berkeley

88%

"Masse's Pastries is the best pastry shop in Berkeley." ..."All ingredients are fresh and to the right proportion, and you won't find excessive whip cream to override the taste of the cake." ...

Picante Berkeley, Berkeley

88%

"Great weekend brunch and lunch : Picante serves up great food and very reasonable prices in a casual, fun atmosphere." ..."The atmosphere is casual, the margaritas are good, and the food is excellent." ...

The popularity of the restaurants is computed based on number of Rahs and Boos and strength of sentiment expressed by the reviewers. E.g a restaurant that contains reviews such as "great ambiance and awesome service" would rank higher than another one that consists of reviews like "good food and decent service", though both of them are positive and rated a Rah.

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