Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Oakland

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapaneseChinese

Regions

East BaySan Francisco

Neighborhoods

BerkeleyDowntown / Union SquareEmeryvilleFinancial District / EmbarcaderoFisherman's WharfMarina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

20 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt restaurant

1. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.6

Exceptional(683)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 32 times today

May and David Wasem's flagship location Grand Lake Kitchen location offers American classics and warm hospitality. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 8 at Lake Merritt and 15at the Dimond location.Grand Lake Kitchen at Lake Merritt has a full bar, bustling dining room, outdoor patio, take-out counter, and The Bubble Room (private dining)

A photo of Limewood Bar & Restaurant restaurant

2. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(2505)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Berkeley

Booked 36 times today

Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.

A photo of Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Emeryville restaurant

3. Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Emeryville

4.4

Awesome(108)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Emeryville

Booked 10 times today

Indulge in Asian cuisine next to a lovely view of the bay at Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant. This restaurant is famous for its off-the-menu dimsum, lavish lunch specials and authentic Chinese recipes, served in spacious surrounds that include a scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The seafood menu features savory dishes made with pacific lobster, large rock cod, Alaskan king crab and coral trout alongside others. The menu at Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant also boasts beef, lamb, chicken and vegetable entrees alongside a nice range of dessert. The restaurant's open space and bustling ambiance make it a good pick for large group outings. Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant also provides catering services that can be tailored towards different events, including graduations, birthday parties and weddings.

A photo of Hana Japan Steak & Seafood - Berkeley restaurant

4. Hana Japan Steak & Seafood - Berkeley

4.4

Awesome(426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Berkeley

Booked 25 times today

Hana Japan Steakhouse in Berkeley California is the premiere hibachi & teppanyaki restaurant in the Bay Area. All reservations are for the live cooking aka hibachi experience. The menu features USDA Choice Black Angus beef, grilled seafood items as well as vegetarian options. Try the Hibachi Salmon for a tasty dinner, the popular New York Steak or our newly added House Dry Aged Rib-Eye. Dinner items are served with a salad featuring our special organic Hana dressing, house soup, steamed rice and seasonal vegetables. Hana Japan’s menu also serves a kid-friendly dishes. Serving the San Francisco Bay area since 1979, Hana Japan draws a local regular crowd and proudly serve during dinner hours. Diners get to enjoy special discounts on their birthdays when they visit with parties of four or more. We are now open for dinner seven days a week. Reservations are Highly Recommended.

A photo of The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco restaurant

5. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(6196)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 93 times today

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 1:30 p.m. A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.*February 22, the outside elevator is under construction. Enter through any of the outside NM entrances, take any elevator to the 4th floor.

A photo of La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco restaurant

6. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8536)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 104 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

7. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10995)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 86 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

8. EPIC Steak

4.7

Exceptional(8199)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 52 times today

EPIC Steak is a unique addition to San Francisco’s culinary landscape. Led by acclaimed Executive Chef Parke Ulrich, renowned for his elegant treatment of seafood at Waterbar, Chef Ulrich utilizes similar techniques on meat, creating preparations with a focus on simplicity and flavor.

A photo of COQUETA - San Francisco restaurant

9. COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3417)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 42 times today

Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.

10. Top of the Mark

4.3

Awesome(875)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 25 times today

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.*** IMPORTANT NOTICE: We will be closed on Tuesday, Mar. 11 for maintenance. Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.Join us at San Francisco's legendary sky lounge, the Top of the Mark, for a night filled with unforgettable moments, where every sip, bite, and dance move is a journey into the extraordinary.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

B
bonnieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good food, good service. Would definitely go back!
More info
Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - EmeryvillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Emeryville
•
4.4
B
BennieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •124 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It is always a wonderful experience to dine at the Rotunda! Kathrine was so fun as our server and it is sweet to be remembered by Willie and Marian at the front desk. The food was great; I had to order the well reviewed burger and it was as good as they said!
More info
The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown / Union Square
•
4.7
C
CatherineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
A fantastic find in Oakland near Lake Merritt. The food was excellent and the service was attentive. The tables & chairs were not very comfortable but adequate for breakfast and lunch.
More info
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake MerrittPrice: Moderate• American• Oakland
•
4.6
J
JohnVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great views and a very nice atmosphere! The food was very good and the service was as well. Parking was a bit pricey...
More info
Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Berkeley
•
4.3
C
Catharine
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Every Valentine's Day we go to teppanyaki! We've tried Bennihanas and the one in Alameda and a few others, but Hana Japan is the best! A funny cooking show, very attentive staff, and excellent food and drinks. You want everything with garlic butter!!
More info
Hana Japan Steak & Seafood - BerkeleyPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Berkeley
•
4.4