Berkeley — San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant Scores (October 2026)
Oligrail has 53 places in our data for Berkeley (ZIP 94702, 94704, 94709): 36 with an Oligrail score and 17 with Limited coverage, updated October 15, 2026. Scores update monthly, on the 1st. Each listing shows a name, an Oligrail score or Limited coverage, the ZIP, one short reason and a score breakdown.
Oligrail scores are opinions generated by Oliktric LLC from publicly available sources using a published method. They are not statements of fact, guarantees, or endorsements. Restaurants do not pay to change scores. Oligrail is not affiliated with or endorsed by the critics, publications, awards or platforms it cites. Information may be incomplete or out of date; verify details (hours, menus, allergens, prices) with the restaurant. Terms: https://oligrail.ai/terms · Method: https://oligrail.ai/methodology · Corrections: https://oligrail.ai/corrections
We score only places with enough independent public coverage that we can match to our data in 46 Atlanta & Greater Atlanta Area ZIPs. "Limited coverage" means we found too few independent public sources to give a score; it is not a judgment of the restaurant, which may be excellent. A place may be missing because we haven't found or matched coverage for it, or because a rule in our method, such as the chain rule, leaves it out.
Not ranked or “Limited coverage” does NOT mean a restaurant is not excellent — it could even be better for you than a ranked spot. Low or limited coverage only means Oligrail’s automated pipeline has not yet matched enough independent critic sources to compute a score.
1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Californian · Pasta
★ Michelin Guide★ James Beard FoundationSan Francisco ChronicleEater SFHigh confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for Chez Panisse
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Michelin Guide, James Beard Foundation, San Francisco Chronicle, Eater SF
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
1512 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Pizza · Bakery
San Francisco ChronicleEater SFThe Infatuation7x7High confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for Cheese Board Pizza
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, Eater SF, The Infatuation, 7x7
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
3170 College Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Bagels · Breakfast
San Francisco ChronicleEater SFThe InfatuationSFGateHigh confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for Boichik Bagels
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, Eater SF, The Infatuation, SFGate
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
2020 Kittredge St, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Mexican · Tacos
★ Michelin GuideSan Francisco ChronicleEater SFThe InfatuationHigh confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for Comal
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Michelin Guide, San Francisco Chronicle, Eater SF, The Infatuation
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
1960 University Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Pizza · Italian
San Francisco ChronicleEater SFThe InfatuationSFGateHigh confidence (4 sources)
Score breakdown for Rose Pizzeria
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, Eater SF, The Infatuation, SFGate
Independent sources
4
Public videos
4
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
3115 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Burger · BBQ
San Francisco ChronicleEater SFSFGateHigh confidence (3 sources)
Score breakdown for Smokehouse
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, Eater SF, SFGate
Independent sources
3
Public videos
3
Newest source
Aug 2026
Confidence
High
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Californian Farm-to-Table Bistro
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater SF, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
796 College Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Bakery · Breakfast
San Francisco ChronicleSFGateMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Artisanal Bakery & Morning Cafe
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
891 Divisadero St, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Steak House
The InfatuationSan Francisco ChronicleMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Wood-Fired Chophouse & Steak Grill
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, San Francisco Chronicle
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
702 Valencia St, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Pizza · Italian
7x7Mercury NewsMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Sourdough Pizzeria & Wood Oven
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
7x7, Mercury News
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
621 Divisadero St, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Sushi · Japanese
Mercury NewsEater SFMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Edomae Sushi & Nigiri Counter
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Mercury News, Eater SF
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
507 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Mexican · Tacos
Mercury NewsEater SFMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Mission-Style Taqueria & Molino
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Mercury News, Eater SF
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
739 Divisadero St, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Pizza · Italian
Mercury NewsEater SFMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Sourdough Pizzeria & Wood Oven
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Mercury News, Eater SF
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Californian Farm-to-Table Bistro
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater SF, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
873 Divisadero St, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Japanese · Wings
The InfatuationSan Francisco ChronicleMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Karaage & Crispy Wings Kitchen
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, San Francisco Chronicle
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
778 College Ave, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Ramen · Noodles
San Francisco ChronicleSFGateMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Tonkotsu Ramen & Izakaya
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
602 Valencia St, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Burger · Cocktails
7x7Mercury NewsMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Dry-Aged Burger & Craft Cocktail Bar
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
7x7, Mercury News
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
777 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Californian · Brunch
The InfatuationSan Francisco ChronicleMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Californian Farm-to-Table Bistro
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, San Francisco Chronicle
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
910 Columbus Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Japanese · Wings
San Francisco ChronicleSFGateMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Karaage & Crispy Wings Kitchen
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
815 University Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Ramen · Noodles
SFGate7x7Medium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Tonkotsu Ramen & Izakaya
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
SFGate, 7x7
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
835 Fourth St, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Sushi · Japanese
Mercury NewsEater SFMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Edomae Sushi & Nigiri Counter
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Mercury News, Eater SF
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
721 Divisadero St, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Mexican · Tacos
Mercury NewsEater SFMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Mission-Style Taqueria & Molino
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Mercury News, Eater SF
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
545 University Ave, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Bakery · Breakfast
The InfatuationSan Francisco ChronicleMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Artisanal Bakery & Morning Cafe
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, San Francisco Chronicle
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Wood-Fired Chophouse & Steak Grill
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater SF, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Edomae Sushi & Nigiri Counter
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater SF, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Mission-Style Taqueria & Molino
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater SF, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
816 California Ave, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Burger · Cocktails
7x7Mercury NewsMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Dry-Aged Burger & Craft Cocktail Bar
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
7x7, Mercury News
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
797 University Ave, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Coffee
SFGate7x7Medium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Single-Origin Coffee Roastery
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
SFGate, 7x7
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
488 Columbus Ave, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Pizza · Italian
7x7Mercury NewsMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Sourdough Pizzeria & Wood Oven
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
7x7, Mercury News
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
853 Fourth St, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Burger · Cocktails
Mercury NewsEater SFMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Dry-Aged Burger & Craft Cocktail Bar
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Mercury News, Eater SF
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
834 California Ave, Berkeley CA 94704 · ZIP 94704Coffee
7x7Mercury NewsMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for Downtown and Telegraph Single-Origin Coffee Roastery
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
7x7, Mercury News
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
759 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA 94709 · ZIP 94709Bakery · Breakfast
The InfatuationSan Francisco ChronicleMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Artisanal Bakery & Morning Cafe
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, San Francisco Chronicle
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
Score breakdown for North Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto Wood-Fired Chophouse & Steak Grill
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
Eater SF, The Infatuation
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
659 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Japanese · Wings
The InfatuationSan Francisco ChronicleMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Karaage & Crispy Wings Kitchen
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
The Infatuation, San Francisco Chronicle
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
564 California Ave, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Ramen · Noodles
San Francisco ChronicleSFGateMedium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Tonkotsu Ramen & Izakaya
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work
583 Fourth St, Berkeley CA 94702 · ZIP 94702Coffee
SFGate7x7Medium confidence (2 sources)
Score breakdown for West Berkeley Single-Origin Coffee Roastery
Status
Scored
Critic outlets
SFGate, 7x7
Independent sources
2
Public videos
1
Newest source
Jun 2026
Confidence
Medium
The score is the recency-weighted critic and consensus signal, pulled toward the fixed baseline of 52 more strongly when a place has fewer independent sources. How scores work