Dining, Rockridge
RESTAURANTS • The Nines
FOUND’s 9 favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. See also: Nopa, Hayes Valley, Marina, Chinatown, Castro, Inner Sunset, Noe Valley, Inner Richmond, Outer Richmond.
Wood Tavern (College Ave), always-packed American brasserie w/ long list of regulars, perfectly seared steaks, proper charcuterie, local oysters, killer burger, reserve
À Côté (College Ave), Mediterranean stalwart for shared plates, dim lighting, romantic backyard patio, standby mussels-and-frites special served w/ two glasses of wine, reserve
Ramen Shop (College Ave, above), hyper-seasonal bowls of high-end noodles from team of Chez Panisse alum, stellar cocktails/beer/sake/highballs, reserve
Pucquio (College Ave), vibrant Peruvian ceviches, traditional Andean flavors, reserve
Yimm (College Ave), Thai comfort food rooted in family recipes, weird-but-fun cocktails, walk-ins only
Southie (College Ave), Wood Tavern’s casual lunch sibling, some of the best sandwiches in town, walk-ins only
Oken (Claremont Ave), trendy newcomer for Korean-Japanese fusion from team behind Ok’s Deli, wagyu kalbi short rib ssam, oxtail jigae, DIY hamachi handroll set, reserve
Sfizio (Claremont Ave), humble, handmade, seasonal pasta dishes all under $20, mostly walk-ins, text (510) 229-8365 to request reservation