Original Joe's - (North Beach) - San Francisco CA -
"Bay Area Top 50 Restaurant"
San Francisco Examiner, July 11,1999 "Even "real men" may not be able to finish off the "oversized and undercharged portions" of "basic Italian food" at this Downtown "landmark" "
- Zagat Survey 1999

"Very Retro, Very Fine" - Herb Caen

"Once you've eaten [+]one of Original Joe's famous three-quarter-pound hamburger steaks gently formed from coarsely ground, house-butchered beef, coated in chopped onions and cooked medium rare on the griddle, you'll brave the haute Tenderloin neighborhood to eat here. I do twice a year, when my 83-year-old father-in-law comes to town. We're never disappointed."
- Patricia Unterman SF Examiner from top 50 Bay Area Restaurants

"Everything about Joe's is substantial, traditional, cool and welcoming to people who don't make most opening nights on the celebrity chef circuit"
- posthoc [-]
Categories: Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Take Out / Weekend Brunch

Cafe Eritrea d'Afrique - (Temescal) - Oakland CA -
FROM THE RESTAURANT:

Cafe Eritrea D’Afrique is a popular and renowned ethnic restaurant in North Oakland serving the general public since 1986. It is a restaurant that received rave reviews from various food critics including the Oakland Tribune, East Bay Express, S.F Focus Magazine, and others in the past. [+] As a winner of the international food festival contest that was held at Lake Merritt in Oakland, it enjoyed unbelievable success and recognition in and beyond its geographical area. Members of its ethnic community as well as the general public had made it a point to frequently visit the restaurant to enjoy the authentic food it serves from its Queen of Sheba’s kitchen.

Cafe Eritrea d'Afrique serves and Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine that goes to the era of the Queen of Sheba (aka Saba) that reigned the region, including present day Eritrea, Ethiopia, Yemen...around 1000 BC (before Christ). During that time, 3000 years ago that is, legend has it that the area was so rich in gold and spices that even the queen used it to entice King Solomon to develop a special 'relationship' with her which resulted in the birth of Menelik Solomon in the river of Mai Bela in the city of present day Asmara, Eritrea. Therefore, descendants of the era, Eritreans and Ethiopians, have been using the same exotic spices that the queen supposedly used to perfect her culinary 3000 years ago. [-]
Categories: Beer / Beer & Wine Only / Catering / Coupons / Special Offers / Delivery / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Special Events / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access

The Beach Chalet - (Ocean Beach) - San Francisco CA -
Located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, where the Park meets the Pacific Ocean.
Categories: Bar Dining / Beer / Breakfast / Catering / Counter Seating / Entertainment / Full Bar / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Sandwiches / Take Out / Vegetarian Options / View / Weekend Brunch / Wheel Chair Access

Cafe Eritrea d'Afrique - (Temescal) - Oakland CA -
FROM THE RESTAURANT: Cafe Eritrea D’Afrique is a popular and renowned ethnic restaurant in North Oakland serving the general public since 1986.
Categories: Beer / Beer & Wine Only / Catering / Coupons / Special Offers / Delivery / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Special Events / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access

Original Joe's - (North Beach) - San Francisco CA -
"Bay Area Top 50 Restaurant" San Francisco Examiner, July 11,1999 "Even "real men" may not be able to finish off the "oversized and undercharged portions" of "basic Italian food" at this Downtown "landmark" " - Zagat Survey 1999 "Very Retro, Very Fine" - Herb Caen "Once you've eaten one of Original Joe's famous three-quarter-pound hamburger steaks gently formed from coarsely ground, house-butchered beef, coated in chopped onions and cooked medium rare on the griddle, you'll brave the haute Tenderloin neighborhood to eat here.
Categories: Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Take Out / Weekend Brunch

Edoko Japanese Catering - (UC Berkeley Campus) - Berkeley CA -
This is not your ordinary buffet Quality - Quality - Quality - at very reasonable prices HAPPY HOUR 5pm - 7pm Daily 1/2 OFF Sake - Beer - Wine Discount Applies With Buffet Edoko is no ordinary Buffet.
Categories: All You Can Eat / All You Can Eat Asian Cuisine / All You Can Eat Sushi / Beer & Wine Only / Buffet / Catering / Coupons / Special Offers / Happy Hour / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Sake / Senior Discounts / Sushi Bar / Take Out / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access

Rocco's Ristorante & Pizzeria - (Walnut Creek) - Walnut Creek CA -
Rocco's Ristorante & Pizzeria is family owned & operated, family style, casual dining experience.
Categories: Bar / Lounge / Bar Dining / Bar Menu / Beer / Catering / Kid Friendly / Kids Menu / Large Portions / Microbrews / Non-Smoking / Private Room / Sandwiches / Sports Bars / Take Out / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access / Wine

India Palace Superb Indian Cuisine - (Downtown) - Alameda CA -
Categories: All You Can Eat Indian Cuisine / Banquet / Private Rooms / Beer & Wine Only / Buffet / Catering / Gluten Free Options / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Personal Wines Welcome (Corkage Fee) / Take Out / Vegan Options / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access

Vault Cafe and Restaurant - (Berkeley) - Berkeley CA -
Categories: Breakfast / Cafes / Coffee House / Comfort Food / Diner / Dog Friendly / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Outdoor Seating and Dining / Take Out / Vegan Options / Vegetarian Options / Weekend Brunch / Wheel Chair Access

Fernando's Mexican Restaurant - Closed - (Downtown) - Pleasanton CA -
Categories: Full Bar / Happy Hour / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Live Entertainment / Outdoor Seating and Dining

Filippo's Restaurant - CLOSED - (Rockridge) - Oakland CA -
Categories: Gluten Free Options / Happy Hour / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Outdoor Seating and Dining / Patio / Personal Wines Welcome (Corkage Fee) / Take Out / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access / Wine

Go Getters Pizza - CLOSED - (Civic Center / Hayes Valley) - San Francisco CA -
Categories: Beer / Delivery / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Outdoor Seating and Dining / Vegetarian Options

Legendary Palace - Fine Chinese Cuisine - CLOSED - (Chinatown) - Oakland CA -
Categories: Banquet / Private Rooms / Beer / Breakfast / Catering / Chef's Specials / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Lunch Specials / Non-Smoking / Party Trays / Private Parties / Sake / Special Events / Take Out / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access / Wine

Pearl Garden Chinese Restaurant - CLOSED - (Crow Canyon Road) - San Ramon CA -
Categories: Beer & Wine Only / Catering / Kid Friendly / Large Portions / Non-Smoking / Vegetarian Options / Wheel Chair Access