Where to eat American food in Emeryville: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 5, 2020 Mikaela Didonna

Find out what American restaurants to try in Emeryville. Emeryville is a small city located in northwest Alameda County, California, in the United States. It is located in a corridor between the cities of Berkeley and Oakland, extending to the shore of San Francisco Bay. Its proximity to San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, the University of California, Berkeley, and Silicon Valley has been a catalyst for recent economic growth.
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10. Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

4081 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608-3505 American, Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +1 510-594-1221 http://www.iamrudy.com/
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4 based on 158 reviews

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe opened in 2002 in Emeryville, CA with a second location in Uptown Oakland since 2011. Rudy’s was born from a desire to create a restaurant where people of all walks of life can feel welcome and eat honest food in a fun atmosphere.

Reviewed By Pamwiltravel

The family is in town, including a 5 year old and 9 year old. Rudy's set up a long table, ready in advance, for our group. We were made to feel SO welcome. I have often gone for the burger and fries: the best! This time I had a cheese omelette (breakfast all day) and black beans, rye bread. EVERYONE found something on the menu that was delicious. The service was not only efficient, it was really wonderfully friendly. We stayed for a long time and never felt rushed. Tip: for a large group, make a reservation for the back room.

9. Aunt Mary's Cafe

4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609-2022 American, Cafe Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +1 510-601-9227 http://www.auntmaryscafe.com
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4 based on 83 reviews

Aunt Mary's Cafe

Aunt Mary's Cafe is a 'From Scratch' restaurant that features imaginative interpretations of regional American cuisine with an emphasis on Southern, Texas and Latin styles. We are a destination cafe with a highly regarded Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Reviewed By BernardRene

You can’t go wrong at Aunt Mary’s for breakfast or brunch/lunch. Meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans all will find something delicious to select. On Saturday and Sunday expect to wait 20-45 minutes depending on the time you arrive..let’s VERY popular and they don’t take reservations.

8. Fat Lady

201 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607-3808 American, International Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 510-465-4996 http://www.thefatladyrestaurant.com/our_history.html
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4 based on 188 reviews

Fat Lady

Reviewed By marciapolo

My son took me out for my Birthday and a co-worker had recommended the Fat Lady because of the eclectic decor. It was lovely. Food was fantastic and the waiter comped me a glass of wine for my B-day. My son had a steak which he said was cooked to perfection. I had the seafood pasta, which had plenty of seafood & a delightful sauce. We will be back

7. Doyle Street Cafe

5515 Doyle St, Emeryville, CA 94608-2548 American, Cafe, Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 510-547-3552 https://www.doylestreetcafe.com/
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4 based on 72 reviews

Doyle Street Cafe

Reviewed By RestlessFeet

Apparently recently remodeled. Comfortable ambience, even when busy. Actual space between tables. There also is a parking lot across the street, a big plus in this area. Was there for breakfast. There was a great range of options. Lots of omelettes for example. My friends always have the French toast, which I tried. Delicious. Had a few more pieces! My eggs, chicken and apple sausage, cornbread also very good. Service a bit slow but not annoyingly so. Would definitely go back. Would like to try lunch.

6. Trader Vic's

9 Anchor Dr, Emeryville, CA 94608-1510 Polynesian, Hawaiian, American Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, +1 510-653-3400 http://www.tradervicsemeryville.com
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4 based on 269 reviews

Trader Vic's

Since its opening in 1972 overlooking the San Francisco Bay and Emeryville Marina, Trader Vic's has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Created by restaurant visionary Vic "The Trader" Bergeron, the tropical interior, exotic cockta

Reviewed By SCAR-TRIPS

Small quantity for the price. Great Rum menu and many tropical drinks.Expect 1 person $60 but it does seem the norm to be expensive in the area

5. Drake's Dealership

2325 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612-2414 American, Bar, Pizza, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout, Television [email protected] +1 510-833-6649 http://www.drinkdrakes.com
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4 based on 125 reviews

Drake's Dealership

Reviewed By Kesslane

We loved this place but the menu was disappointing. Then we found out that they'd had a kitchen fire so weren't at full menu. But the beer was great and the vibe was very "happening" with the best that Oakland can offer....young, old, families, pets, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity. Wonderful!

4. Wood Tavern

6317 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618-1331 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 510-654-6607 http://www.woodtavern.net
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4 based on 454 reviews

Wood Tavern

Reviewed By Advntr18

It’s a small neighborhood restaurant that is adjacent to 2 other restaurants and a great bakery....I walk by when grocery shopping or grabbing some fresh croissants and coffee...catching glimpses of the food being served....it has a Wow factor! From attentive service to tasty, well conceived food. Make no mistake, this is tavern food .....elevated to contemporary upscale plateau. The flavours are not subtle and refined....we shared the Gnocchi 1st course....soft fluffy pillows balanced with cherry tomatoes, chanterelles, crunchy vegetables and subtle heat from chiles....The Halibut entree seemed to be most popular entree of the night seeing it on many adjacent tables...seared to a golden brown yet moist and tender inside, it sat on a bed of fresh corn .....the sauces were almost too strong over powering the fish essence...a fine line. My bone in pork chop was a generous portion, well seared yet lightly pink on the inside,,,,tender and moist. The bed of beans, andouille sausage and sauce was perfectly balanced with the pork chop. The peach marscapone dessert was good, but overshadowed by the excellence of the entrees....it’s kind of a noisy restaurant with an energetic ambiance...there is a small bar counter for single diners....good wine list. Service was A+

3. Mua

2442A Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612-3118 American, Bar, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 510-238-1100 http://www.muaoakland.com/
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4 based on 272 reviews

Mua

Reviewed By vtowngirl

My adult daughters & I had dinner here on a Saturday night. It was loud & crowded, but the staff was friendly & worked hard to keep the food & drinks coming. We ordered the Not Mac & Cheese (very good, you would not have guessed it was butternut squash), burrata (deeelish!), carpaccio (very fresh), beet salad (goat cheese was perfect), & mussels (broth was garlic heaven). The place has an eclectic, funky vibe somewhere between a disco & an art exhibit. It was a little too loud for normal conversation, but fun.

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2. Homeroom

400 40th St, Oakland, CA 94609-2509 American, Asian Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service [email protected] +1 510-597-0400 http://homeroom510.com/
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4 based on 193 reviews

Homeroom

Today, our incredible team serves up over 5,000 macs each week; we’ve got thirteen different varieties of mac available on any given day, as well as local beer and wine pairings, and homemade desserts like oreos and peanut butter pie. We now have Homeroom

Reviewed By KathrynG216

I've been coming here for years to both the restaurant and their to-go location. Be aware- the restaurant is always packed with a long wait because it's that good! It's pretty consistent and I love their Gilroy Garlic Mac. Their buffalo chicken is also great. Definitely recommend!

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1. Townhouse Bar & Grill

5862 Doyle St, Emeryville, CA 94608-2530 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner Television, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Highchairs Availa [email protected] +1 510-652-6151 http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com/
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4 based on 204 reviews

Townhouse Bar & Grill

From the Emeryville fireman's dream of a Speakeasy that he built in 1926, to Steve Vernetti, the original Townhouse Speakeasy bartender who along with his family ran it for 35 plus years after Prohibition ended, the TH has been and remains an East Bay ins

Reviewed By Emeryvile

Wanted a comfortable spot to talk to a friend coming through town briefly; made a reservation easily online. Service was excellent and we talked and ate slowly without feeling rushed by wait person. Food is fine though not memorable. Nice drink selection. Attractive interior. Good location. Restaurant offers valet parking in area where on-street-parking is generally filled.

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