Best Family Style Restaurants in Albany

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianMexican

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East BaySan Francisco

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AlamedaAlbanyBerkeleyChinatownCow HollowDowntown / Union Square

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

57 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytoon

4.7

Exceptional(804)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Albany

Booked 18 times today

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar offers Mediterranean comfort foods with a modern American twist. Located at the corner of Solano and Kains, Zaytoon embraces the everyday Mediterranean kitchen, making it the focus of your casual fine dining experience. With hummus inspired by the flavors of Jerusalem and humanely raised meats, Zaytoon is much more than your average shawarma joint! Come try Zaytoon’s craft cocktails, created by the Jessica Maria, the owner of Albany's craft cocktail bar, the Hotsy Totsy Club. Meet up with your coworkers or friends for Zaytoon's full bar and Happy Hour! Reserve a table for your romantic night out. Reservations are not required for lunch as we have plenty of seating, but feel free to call us at 510-898-1316 to check availability.

2. Roses on Adeline

4.8

Exceptional(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 11 times today

Where love for Food, Art & Community thrives. Seasonally driven bar food & cocktails with an emphasis on quality and freshness, beer, wine & great vibes too!Our menu features comforts & classics with a sprinkle of innovation and creativity. Fresh, seasonal, local California fusion.

3. Via del Corso

4.8

Exceptional(1312)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 31 times today

a destination… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.

4. Burdell

4.5

Awesome(201)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Soul food • Oakland

Booked 29 times today

Burdell is a Soul Food restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland from James Beard Finalist, Chef Geoff Davis.Named for and inspired by his maternal grandmother, Burdell, the restaurant reflects her love for well-set tables, entertaining guests, shared meals, and laughter. Burdell is centered on nostalgia, family recipes, thoughtful and sustainable sourcing, and the forgotten impact of Black farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, and culture on American cuisine and hospitality. The menu highlights farmers and artisans harvesting and creating excellent products around us. Paired with the food is a robust list of wine and beverages from producers around the World-focusing on wines that are farmed and crafted with care and sustainable practices.

5. Agrodolce

4.4

Awesome(1460)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 23 times today

From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.

6. Babette

4.6

Exceptional(145)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 14 times today

At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting. Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

7. Enoteca Molinari

4.5

Awesome(601)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 12 times today

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar (with heated outdoor seating) that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation. Thank you for your understanding!Grazie mille!

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8. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(297)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 55 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

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9. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.1

Excellent(2034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 21 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.This booking is for dinner service not for drinks and/or appetizers only. The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.No-show reservations/cancellations for any reason outside of 48-hours will be charged $50 per guest on the evening of the reservation. Cancellations must be sent by email to TongaRoom@Fairmont.com. Each reservation guarantees a table in our dining room for a 2-hour experience.For Parties over 10, contact TongaRoom@Fairmont.com to discuss reservations.

10. China Live

4.6

Exceptional(3306)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 82 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

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Michele
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent food and service; variety of menu items to suit all preferences. A go-to spot for me and any guests.
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ZaytoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Albany
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was spectacular! I truly enjoyed everything we ordered.
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BurdellPrice: Very Expensive• Soul food• Oakland
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4.5
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MichaelVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very good food(and wine) with excellent and friendly service
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Via del CorsoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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4.8
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RobinVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •43 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
We were running late for our reservation due to traffic. So I called in to order take out. Sam the manager had nonproblem to change our resvetation to take out. And the food was just as good, so hot we had to wait to eat it!
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AgrodolcePrice: Moderate• Italian• Berkeley
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4.4
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BillVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •41 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Can’t believe it took us eleven months to try Rose’s! What a great spot! Great vibe, delicious burger and Patatas Bravas. And, with only one server (Rose), the service was perfect. And we heard las nite, that they now have the liquor license that allows them to let people under 21 in to the restaurant. Bad news, because this place is going to get very busy soon…but we will wait our turn to come back very soon!
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Roses on AdelinePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley
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4.8

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