Small City, Big Flavors
Emeryville is a food crawl waiting to happen. In a city of just over a square mile, you can eat your way through multiple countries, price points, and cooking traditions.
Emeryville's food scene grew organically around its status as a major shopping and entertainment hub — the Bay Street development brought foot traffic, and smart food vendors followed. The Public Market at Emery Bay is the heart of it all: a food hall housing dozens of vendors serving everything from fresh-cut sushi to handmade pasta, tikka masala to Mexican street food.
Beyond the food hall, Emeryville has individual restaurants that would hold their own in any neighborhood. Its location — five minutes from Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco by BART — makes it a natural meeting point for diverse groups with diverse tastes.
Public Market Food Hall
The Public Market at Emery Bay brings together dozens of food vendors under one roof — an ideal spot for groups with different cravings, or solo diners who want a little of everything.
Pan-Asian Excellence
Emeryville has a strong collection of Pan-Asian restaurants — Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai all represented with quality options.
Brewery Proximity
The city is within easy reach of several celebrated East Bay craft breweries, and a few excellent brew pub options call Emeryville home.
Shop & Eat Combo
Emeryville's shopping corridors mean great eating options are always nearby — ideal for a shopping day with food breaks built in.
Must-Try Dishes
Multiple Japanese restaurants and sushi counters offering high-quality fish at competitive Bay Area prices.
Indian restaurants around the Public Market serve rich, aromatic curries that pack the tables at lunchtime.
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean options serving grilled meats on lavash with house-made sauces.
Quick Mexican options with fresh tortillas, grilled meats, and house salsas for affordable satisfying lunches.
Several solid Vietnamese spots for steaming bowls of pho with fresh herbs and a warming broth.
A handful of quality bakeries and coffee shops serving proper pastries for a morning or afternoon break.
Neighborhoods & Food Districts
Every part of Emeryville has its own food character. Here's where to focus your eating:
The main destination — food hall, restaurants, and retail in a walkable outdoor complex.
Restaurant row along Powell with a broader mix of sit-down dining options.
Quieter strip with local favorites away from the main shopping corridor.