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Chez PanissevsRestaurant Gary Danko
Both Restaurant Gary Danko and Chez Panisse are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Restaurant Gary Danko ranks marginally higher than Restaurant Gary Danko. Restaurant Gary Danko has a TripExpert Score of 97 with endorsements from 18 reviewers such as BlackBook, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Chez Panisse
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
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1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709-1516
From $25/night
"Though focusing on local, artisanal ingredients is now de rigueur in California and elsewhere, Waters is still the master."
"At Chez Panisse even humble pizza is reincarnated, with innovative toppings of the freshest local ingredients." Full review
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Visiting foodies won't want to miss a meal here; be sure to make reservations a few weeks ahead of time.
"Californian cuisine is so much a product of Alice Waters's genius that all other restaurants following in her wake should be dated A.A.W. (After Alice Waters)." Full review
"Chefs David Tanis and Jean-Pierre Moulle... keep the standards high." Full review
4.8
"Following a fire, Alice Waters' "inspired" "gastronomic shrine" in Berkeley is again welcoming acolytes who come for "simple" yet "exquisite" "seasonal" Cal-Med prix fixes..." Full review
"Cook Werner Herzog’s shoe circa 1980, drink some Bandol, break bread with Berkeley radicals, drink some more Bandol, build organic empire and they will come."
"The food still reflects her insistence that the quality of the produce is what matters above all. You will not find over-powering sauces here – just lots of flavor."
Star
"Chef Alice Waters is widely credited with first inventing California cuisine, with delights like Monterey Bay sardine toast with rocket and fennel, or Sonoma County duck..."
16.0
"A temple to gastronomy and sustainability, and refreshed and reopened after a 2013 fire, this casual, upscale Berkeley restaurant is thought to have inspired a culinary revolution." Full review
"Mondays are prix-fixe. Famous and delicious, for a price."
Restaurant Gary Danko
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
San Francisco Chronicle
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
From $70/night
"Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite that's convivial, never stuffy."
"Be prepared to wait your turn for a table behind chef Gary Danko's legion of loyal fans, who typically keep the reservation book chock-full here." Full review
"Serving contemporary American cuisine, the Fisherman’s Wharf establishment boasts a 75-seat dining room with light wood shutters, fresh flower arrangements, and white linens." Full review
"Itching to drop some bookoo cash on an unforgettable meal? Go to Gary. From the exquisite amuse-bouche to the last drop of port, every detail is flawless."
"In spite of the exorbitant prices, Gary Danko has remained one of the favored restaurants in the city for its New American prix-fixes."
Star
"Don't let the location put you off-this understated oasis regularly vies for the title of best restaurant in food-obsessed San Francisco."
17.0
"Gary Danko thrives amid San Francisco's fine dining scene." Full review
"There's a reason Zagat has named Gary Danko the most popular Bay Area restaurant for the past seven years." Full review
4 Stars
"Gary Danko boasts the most tableside dazzle in town, including tea service, caviar service, cheese cart and flambéed desserts." Full review
Editor's Pick
"Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite that's convivial, never stuffy." Full review