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Revival Bar+KitchenvsIppuku
Both restaurants are rated highly by experts. On balance, Ippuku scores significantly better than Revival Bar+Kitchen. Ippuku is ranked #5 in Berkeley with accolades from 6 reviews including Michelin Guide, Zagat and San Francisco Chronicle.
Revival Bar+Kitchen
Zagat
San Francisco Chronicle
Gayot
Not For Tourists
2102 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
From $30/night
Zagat4.0
"Alas, it's sometimes "so noisy you can't hold a conversation", but "knowledgeable" staffers, a "cozy atmosphere" and "decent prices" keep it a "cool scene."" Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.5
"Live music Thursday nights. Late-night bites on weekends. Daily happy hours, and a so-called reverse happy hour on Sunday from 8 p.m. to close." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Rich in retro-chic ambience and committed to farm-to-fork sustainability, this lively "theater district" hangout offers adventurous and mostly organic fare." Full review
Not For Tourists "Thoughtful food and cocktails."
Ippuku
Fodor's Zagat San Francisco Chronicle Not For Tourists
The Infatuation
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2130 Center, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001
From $0/night
Fodor's "More Tokyo street chic than standard sushi house, this izakaya—the Japanese equivalent of a bar with appetizers—with bamboo-screen booths serves up surprising fare." Full review
Zagat4.1
"Just "bring plenty of yen", as the fare and the "interesting" shochus and sakes that "go with them" can "add up quickly"." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The menu also includes exceptional soups, vegetables like grilled okra, and bacon-wrapped mochi balls. " Full review
Not For Tourists "Izakaya, soba, and shochu spot."
The Infatuation "The space is small and casual, and you might smell like smoke for a few days after eating here, but the food is great." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"With its low Japanese-style tables, extensive woodwork and enormous selection of sake and shochu, it feels like an authentic izakaya transplanted into a corner of downtown Berkeley. " Full review
Michelin GuideBib Gourmand
"With its low Japanese-style tables, extensive woodwork and enormous selection of sake and shochu, it feels like an authentic izakaya transplanted into a corner of downtown Berkeley. " Full review
