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The 5 best New American spots in Berkeley

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Published on July 15, 2019
The 5 best New American spots in BerkeleyPhoto: Eureka!/Yelp

In search of a new favorite New American spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top New American spots around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Chez Panisse

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Topping the list is Chez Panisse. Located at 1517 Shattuck Ave. (between Cedar and Vine streets), the New American and French spot is the most popular New American restaurant in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 2,760 reviews on Yelp.

2. Gather

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Next up is Downtown Berkeley's Gather, situated at 2200 Oxford St. (between Allston Way and Fulton Street). With 3.5 stars out of 2,150 reviews on Yelp, the bar, New American restaurant and breakfast and brunch spot is still finding its way.

3. 900 Grayson

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900 Grayson, located at 900 Grayson St. (between 7th St. and Eighth Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast and brunch joint and New American spot, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 2,011 reviews.

4. Eureka!

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Eureka!, a bar and New American spot that offers burgers and more in Downtown Berkeley, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,616 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2068 Center St. (between Milvia Street and Shattuck Avenue) to see for yourself.

5. Venus Restaurant

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Over in Downtown Berkeley, check out Venus Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 1,383 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New American restaurant and breakfast and brunch spot at 2327 Shattuck Ave. (between Bancroft Way and Durant Avenue).

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