A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

Joanna Della Penna
Freelancer Joanna Della Penna has written about food, people and the arts in the Bay Area since moving here from the East Coast in 2001, and was Gayot's Northern California regional restaurant editor for 10 years. She lives in East Richmond Heights with her husband and son.
Emeryville’s Bay Street gets influx of new eateries in November
A round-up of restaurants opened across the East Bay in November 2023, including several quick turnovers and establishments under new ownership.
Swan’s Market welcomes new Thai restaurant, Salty Pearl soft opening near Jack London Square
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
El Garage Richmond temporarily closed, North Beach Pizza on the move
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Dumpling Hours opens on Lakeshore, Saffron Kitchen comes to Rockridge
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Horn Barbecue blaze forces temporary closure, Albany’s Rendez-Vous says au revoir
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
An official goodbye to Sa Wad Dee Thai
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
East Bay welcomes two new Indian restaurants, and bar Ninth Life opens in Uptown Oakland
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Fikscue pop-up gets brick-and-mortar home, Helacio Deli takes over Mo’ Joe space
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Fire shuts down Broom Bush Cafe, Ale Industries announces closing
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Magnolia Street, Palmetto, Slainte, Souley Vegan say farewell in October
All the restaurants that closed in the East Bay in October 2023.
Popular pop-ups Back Alley Burgers and Cod Damn both announce indefinite closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.