Best places in El Cerrito

Discover the best places in El Cerrito, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 98 places in the city.

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Brasil Bistro
Brazilian restaurant
Relaxed, sit-down venue plating homemade Brazilian meals such as steak with beans & rice.
$$ $$
4.60 (471 reviews)
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Arlington Park & Clubhouse
Park
🫤 What kind of public park has restrooms you have to pay for a key? The park is nice enough, lots of stuff to do for kids, but they just have to make sure that homeless people don't have somewhere to pee? Come on.
4.70 (246 reviews)
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Hillside Natural Area
Park
102-acre hillside park with short hiking trails amid woodlands & grasslands, plus sweeping views.
4.70 (242 reviews)
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Red Onion
Hamburger restaurant
Bustling joint known for providing old-time burgers & shakes in a modest space with counter seats.
$ $$$
4.50 (685 reviews)
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Mel-O-Dee Cocktails
Bar
Classic cocktail lounge with a retro vibe & TVs showing sports, plus karaoke nights.
$ $$$
4.70 (231 reviews)
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Gangnam Tofu Korean Cuisine
Korean restaurant
Low-key restaurant fixing up mom-&-pop grub including noodle soups, fried chicken & kimchi pancakes.
$$ $$
4.50 (636 reviews)
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Larb Thai Food & Tapas
Thai restaurant
Fast fresh & prepared Thai dishes in a casual, industrial space with corrugated metal decor.
$$ $$
4.60 (316 reviews)
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El Cerrito Sports Park
Park
👍👍 Love this park on friday nights! Super fun in September when they have the Friday Night Lights flag football and cheer going on. We love hanging with the family here. Great for young families!
4.50 (560 reviews)
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Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ
Vietnamese restaurant
Tiny, homey spot highlighting casual Vietnamese fare such as sandwiches & pho plus iced coffee.
$ $$$
4.60 (306 reviews)
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El Cerrito Cafe
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 I got here on a Tuesday at 9am and it was not crowded. Parking was plentiful. Atmosphere felt open and family friendly. Service was outstanding. I recommend getting the Green Chilaquiles or the French Toast with coffee. I scoured over a hundred restaurants nearby to find the best Chilaquiles and...
$ $$$
4.50 (484 reviews)
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Los Moles Beer Garden
Mexican restaurant
Mexican eatery with multiple mole options, Taco Tuesday deals & tequila served in colorful quarters.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
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Nori Roll
Sushi restaurant
$ $$$
4.70 (192 reviews)
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More Curry
Indian restaurant
👍👍 This place may be small but it packs a lot of punch. They really created a great atmosphere and vibe with the design and decor and I absolutely love it! There was a guy who I think may be a manager/owner? Either way, he was very pleasant to talk with and he helped us make some great selections for f...
$$ $$
4.70 (188 reviews)
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Cerrito Vista Park
Park
👍👍 Event here was awesome! Their were food stands and trucks! Community booths as well as a game center where there are rides and active fire departments and police officers on stand by! As well as a car show too!
4.50 (403 reviews)
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Cafe 9!ne
Cafe
👍👍 First experience was great! Friendly and chill staff members made this spot feel warm and very neighborhood shop vibe. The food is fresh and made to order. I especially enjoyed my breakfast burrito that I added bacon to (I asked for no cheese and sour cream cuz I can’t have dairy) and it was still d...
$ $$$
4.80 (141 reviews)
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Daiso
Discount store
Japanese variety-store chain with housewares, toys, stationery, decorations, bento supplies & gifts.
4.40 (832 reviews)
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China Fusion
Chinese restaurant
👍👍 pleasantly surprised by this new chinese-american place. every single thing we had was good and very well priced. Definitely a fan of the chow mein, dine in area is small but this place would be good for takeout as well. With the prices a revisit for sure.
$ $$$
4.70 (169 reviews)
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Tropical Fish World
Tropical fish store
👍👍 I was impressed by the diversity and quality of their stock! All tanks are sparkling and clean. All stock looks very healthy and active. Great customer service. The owner is really enthusiastic and you can tell he really loves what he does. I will definitely be a repeat customer!
4.60 (224 reviews)
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El Cerrito Plaza
Shopping mall
Sprawling, outdoor retail complex with familiar shops & restaurants, plus local services.
4.30 (4K reviews)
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Peet's Coffee
Coffee shop
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
$ $$$
4.40 (542 reviews)
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