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Chez Panisse

Chez Panisse is one of the best californian restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Berkeley.

Chez Panisse is where California cuisine was invented — not metaphorically, but literally.

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Rating (Google) 9.2
2,436 reviews
San Francisco
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9.2
Rating
Based on 2436 reviews
Best used for
dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Berkeley · 1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.2 from 2,436 reviews
Phone
(510) 548-5525
What to order

Signature dishes at Chez Panisse

Daily fixed menu
Wood-oven vegetable
Seasonal fruit dessert
Café à la carte
Why go

What makes Chez Panisse worth the move

Chez Panisse is a strong californian option in Berkeley in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Daily fixed menu and Wood-oven vegetable also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,436 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.2 from 2,436 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner
Style
Californian in Berkeley
Spend
Good value

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Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 2,436 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Daily fixed menu, Wood-oven vegetable, Seasonal fruit dessert
Website linked on this page
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Sophie Laurent for Chez Panisse

Google snapshot
9.2 from 2,436 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by Sophie Laurent
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For now, Chez Panisse holds a 9.2 rating across 2,436 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
Phone
(510) 548-5525
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.2 (2,436 reviews)
Neighborhood
Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Chez Panisse serve?

Chez Panisse is a Californian restaurant located in Berkeley, San Francisco. Chez Panisse is where California cuisine was invented — not metaphorically, but literally.

What is Chez Panisse best for?

Chez Panisse is best for dinner. Chez Panisse is a strong californian option in Berkeley in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Daily fixed menu and Wood-oven vegetable also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,436 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Chez Panisse?

Chez Panisse is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,436 reviews

What should I order at Chez Panisse?

Start with Daily fixed menu, Wood-oven vegetable, Seasonal fruit dessert and Café à la carte. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Chez Panisse worth visiting?

Chez Panisse holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,436 reviews. Chez Panisse is a strong californian option in Berkeley in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Daily fixed menu and Wood-oven vegetable also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,436 Google reviews.

Where is Chez Panisse located?

Chez Panisse is located at 1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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