Top 10 New Restaurants of 2006
By Citysearch Editors, East Bay
Make reservations at the hottest restaurants that opened in the East Bay this year.
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Eccolo
1820 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA
Chez Panisse alum branches out on his own, bringing Italian rusticity to Fourth Street's main drag. -
Amber Bistro
500 Hartz Ave, Danville, CA
Executive Chef Jerry Gomez blends Japanese, Thai and other Asian flavors at this hip dining destination. -
Pearl Oyster Bar & Restaurant
5634 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Rockridge seafood spot serves up small plates and delicate flavors. -
Va de Vi
1511 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA
Asian- and European-inspired small-plate dining comes to Walnut Creek. -
Bendean
1647 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA
Bustling Solano Avenue spot offers Cal-Mediteranean fare in a slick setting. -
Albany Bistro
1403 Solano Ave, Albany, CA
Creative presentations at this East-West fusion restaurant draw local neighborhood crowds. -
Ristorante Amoroma
360 Park St, Moraga, CA
Chefs prepare a seasonal menu of traditional homemade pastas and meat entrees at this elegant restaurant. -
House Of Chicken N Waffles
444 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA
Hipsters and soul-food junkies get their late-night fix of crispy fried chicken and syrup-slathered waffles at this homey diner. -
Gioia Pizzeria
1586 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA
Gourmet toppings and thin crusts will please both adventuresome California pizza aficionados and NY slice fans. -
Sahnmaru Korean BBQ
4315 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
"Seoul food" hot spot offers stews, barbecue and hard-to-find Korean specialties.
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O Chame
1830 4th St, Berkeley, CA
Intimate and serene, this Fourth Street gem showcases Japanese cuisine's subtle flavors and fresh ingredients.
