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The Townhouse Bar and Grill

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5862 Doyle St
Emeryville, CA 94608

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The Townhouse Bar and Grill
Local(510) 652-6151

5862 Doyle St
Emeryville, CA 94608

http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com

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For two star Californian, try Townhouse Bar And Grill in Emeryville. This place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features a full bar, valet parking, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food slightly overpriced.

User Reviews of The Townhouse Bar and Grill

Yelp.com Review - by Tsuni S.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best restaurants in East Bay. Sit at the bar, Jason the bartender who just recently came back is the best! You will get recommendations straight up without wasting time with a server! Love...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clay G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Janice was great, she really knew her wines and checked in often. Great service at this upscale place. Service Tattler Rating 3.7 of 5 stars. Yays: Great drink mixology, Greeted with smiles, Server...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've enjoyed the Townhouse Bar and Grill for the last nine years. In a sense it doesn't seem to change except that the bartenders and the wait staff are new every so many years. The drinks at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Priscilla k.

3.0 of 5 stars. came here with hubby and folks for our anniversary, guided by yelp reviews. always wanted to try it b/c of the outside looking crappy and the inside looking nice.ambiance - nice interior, kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki B.

4.0 of 5 stars. From the outside this place looks like a shack - but the inside is nice (I love the transition/shock value) with warm, earthy tones, great artwork, and is sophisticated without being pretentious (the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The last few meals at Townhouse, including last night, have been fine. But in the hothouse of Bay Area eating, that's just nothing special.The atmosphere remains great--a lively crowd mixed between...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard of this place from a friend, and after living in Emeryville for a year and never trying it, I finally got around to having dinner there...after I had moved =p. This place looks like a dive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jess r.

3.0 of 5 stars. Totally not what I was expecting at all. From the outside it doesn't look like much and most of the reviews I read mentioned garlic fries and beer- I was expecting it to be casual. Its actually pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kai T.

5.0 of 5 stars. We go here for vendor meetings or bdays for lunch during the week. I love this place. I always get the thai steak salad. AMAZING! I eat the whole thing even though i look at it and think its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LiL R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've had consistently good food here. I love how it's this old school building on the outside that you think twice about entering. Once you do you are pleasantly surprised with an updated inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've always been intrigued by the Townhouse, with its hole-in-the-wall, shabby-chic decor hiding the real sophistication inside. Never had a chance to check it out until I took JP out here for her...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cin o.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went there for dinner and did enjoy but for the area it is overpriced i think...service was ok......very hot and stuffy inside......scallops were awesome prime rib fatty and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Latham W.

4.0 of 5 stars. After 18 years of going to the Townhouse I am proud to say it has maintained itself with class and dignity. My Blackened salmon caesar salad the other day was fantastic!Because I don't drink beer or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by lane h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some friends invited us to go eat with them here, and when we pulled up, I thought, yikes, what a cute little dump! But was really surprised to get inside and find an elegant, yet not pretentious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nico T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm hanging out here now thinking, "These sliders with gorgonzola are really good. This is definitely better than the sliders I had last week at Petes Tavern in the city. And I can order Guinness or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably one of the best and most consistent restaurants in the area. Good wine selection (I'll admit that I am FAR from a wine expert), great appetizers and entrees. Their menu is what I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great!I took my date here - it was a casual dinner on a Wednesday night, no special occasion, just a night out. The ambiance of the place was fantastic, very clean, neat, and classy. It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tori C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I went here on our anniversary night. We felt like going somewhere close to home, eating something delicious, and surprisingly we weren't craving some kind of foreign noodles. :)I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karin G.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is the first time I have not agreed with most yelpers.We were seriously not impressed with Townhouse. The place reminded us of a Bonanza steak house with a bar.The food was really mediocre: not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is really good!! The bar is also really cool...bartenders are sweet and drinks are yummy! Ambiance is rustic, cozy and romantic - perfect to impress a date.I recommend checking Townhouse...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Kobes can't think of a single reason not to give Townhouse 5 stars. In fact I think so much of this place that I had my company holiday party here a few months back. I come here primarily for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maddie S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is pretty good, but the ambience is a little confusing. It has a really intimate feeling based on the low ceilings and the rustic appearance. I would say this would be a good place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is usually great and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice (and the patio is a cool hang out during the warm summer months). I recently ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paige B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely delicious. Everything I've ever tried is great. And the wait staff are very friendly and helpful. They are always willing to make substitutions and check on ingredients with the chef....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne-Marie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't really tell you much other than when my bf (of 5 yrs )& i tried it for the first time he & I were arguing so I was trying to ignore him & focus on the ambiance around me. Which ended up being...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sergeant P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Townhouse is a great, quaint little restaurant on a side street in Emeryville.The good:Margaritas made with fresh limes!Fried ChickenSpicy ColeslawSliders!The bad:Awkward parking? But that's about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very, very good!Easy off street parking, nice looking interior with lots of room between the tables. Lots of servers with prompt and pleasant service.There were four of us and we each had a different...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place so much that my wife and I had our wedding reception here and, seven years later, we had a party at the Townhouse to celebrated the birth of our daughter. We recently had prime rib,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by hasham Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think it is safe to say this is Emeryville's only fine dining restaurant and probably one of the few which are open past 9pm :) this place is kinda like Winchester Mystery house, windows open to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by bob h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a perfect meal last night. I was in the neighborhood with an hour to kill and walked in w/o a reservation, but I was greeted warmly, even though I had no reservation at 6:30 on a busy Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything about the place is great. The bartenders don't ignore you. They'll even pay attention while they are making someone elses drinks. Wait staff are v ery friendly. Don't seem rushed when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by KY L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I never really go across the bridge, but I happened to be meeting a few people and ended up here.Wow. Seriously, this place is not what I expected.When I saw the outside, I thought this was a joke....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudius R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Townhouse is a place you have to be in the know to find out about. It's equally good as a place to take your date, a place to take your parents, or a place to treat yourself.A late lunch in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel W.

4.0 of 5 stars. LOVE THIS PLACE! Supercozy atmosphere. It's like you're sitting in a log cabin in Tahoe with the fireplace going. The waitstaff is attentive and they remember you when you come back. They're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by a a.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is nice hidden gem in Emeryville. The salmon is good. The salads are well made. They have a nice appetizer menu and they are all great. The garlic fries are yum. The service is good. The parking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bhumika K.

3.0 of 5 stars. My best friend and her family took me and one of our other friends here for a birthday celebration. I ordered a salad, and the vegatable plate (on the wood thing), and bread pudding. If I were to go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was surprised by this place. Tucked between warehouses and a community garden is the Townhouse. This place is best described as "unassuming". They had a classical guitarist playing, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love their salads. Always very fresh and the vinaigrette was delish. This place is really cute, and I would suggest it for a date destination. I haven't been here on a night where they have had live...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Monte M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good solid menu with wide variety of choices and excellent appetizer list. The local wine was great (Sonoma) that I had. My entree - prime rib - was a treat! Great location and fun place to take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Beverly T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Was I here on an off night??The complimentary bread was really good... but the food... was not.Grilled beet and mixed green salad: Good juicy beets, fresh veggies, tart goat cheese and a really good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew T.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place is excellent.Went there last night for the first time and enjoyed a bowl of beef stroganoff that was super yummy.Great atmosphere and service too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great lunch site in Emeryville! Their steak salad is delicious but I think it's off the menu right now. They currently have a thai steak salad but I personally thought it was a bit too tangy with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Walter Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. we need more restaurants like this in Emeryville - being a city of approx 2-square miles, it helps to have more places to go when one gets hungry.The staff are helpful and professional, and dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've hit this place 2 times in the past 2 months and have left impressed both times. The ambiance is always inviting and the food has been stellar. We ended with coffee and kahlua mousse and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M.M S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is not bad.... Just the lunch menu is over priced. I wonder how the dinner prices are?? I wouldn't mind eating here again. I'll just make sure I come on pay day.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ehh, maybe I'm ordering the wrong things but I have yet to have an impressive meal here. Or maybe my expectations are too high - since I tend to associate the cost of my meal to how good it's going to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kim-van t.

2.0 of 5 stars. this place totally looks like a shack from the outside, but it's really actually quite nice and fancy on the inside. it is probably a good place to go to for dinner or drinks. i came here yesterday...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel p.

4.0 of 5 stars. the husband took me here last week for a special dinner out to cheer me up. usually nothing cheers me more than good food, and it pretty much did the trick. what an east bay gem this place is. from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food, love the desserts, parking lot is tiny for the size of the place, but there's open street parking around. Service has always been a great! Drinks menu is good, the garlic fries are my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tim s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love eating here, unfortunately I don't go as often as I like because it gets pricey. I am a big fan of the use of seasonal veggies. The food and service is great. It is gourmet food without...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here several times and have really enjoyed it each time. The food is always top notch, the waitstaff is always attentive and friendly, and the bar can't be beat.I love the feel of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel l.

4.0 of 5 stars. The garlic fries are to die for! I really like this restaurant and it is nice to see Emeryville add some semi-fine dining venues.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. It is kinda in the middle of no where in Emeryville down a dark street and looks like a shady run-down shack so it could be hard to miss if you try to find the place for the first...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosemary G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been there a number of times for drinks and dinner.They seem to always be busy, but I have never felt neglected even on Friday nights.Whenever we take new people here, they are always a little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Townhouse once before, when I worked in Emeryville, but only for lunch. Tonight a good friend brought me here for a very belated birthday dinner.We started with the Sweet Potato Fries...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll give the Townhouse 4 Stars for the food and ambiance and a bonus star for how nicely my 12 year-old son was treated in this very classy adult restaurant. In particular, the tall female bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Me Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could give this joint 5 stars as the food was great, but it was a little loud as the interior isn't made for intimate dinners. I'd thought we would have had an option of being in the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came on a Wed. night. The place was pretty full with a lively older crowd. Few open tables here and there and some stools at the bar, but the house was running a good 90%. They play Jazz on Wed and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to work in Emeryville and this is by far the best of the more upscale local dining options, IMHO better than Bucci's. I haven't been there in about a year, but I can vouch for the garlic fries...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by megg l.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Townhouse has some pretty fucking awesome dishes on their hands. Grilled polenta and veggies? --------yum The *gulp* Lamb salad that I've only had the once?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wynny H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delish! I had the blue cheese and chicken green salad, and the ribs, followed by the butterscotch bread pudding. Everything was so so yummy. Highly recommended for a quality, satisfying, meal. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had the townhouse burger today! Very nice. the bread was crispy and the vegetables were fresh.also had the crabmeat appetizer. very delicious too!what amazes me most about this place is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Vee

Love the Townehouse because it is local and serves great drinks. The service...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious food, great wine, and feel good service, Townhouse is one of my favorites! Every time I go I have to share the Crab and Artichoke Dip with my friends. They used to have an amazing crab...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Townhouse has really good food, a great selection of wine and beer and wonderful ambiance. The outside is awesome because it looks like a Bubba Gump shrimp restaurant, but it's very tasteful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to the restaurant twice with my wife and have been very pleased both times. The menu offerings were varied and portion sizes were substantial. The noise gets a bit out of hand on Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like how you come up to this restaurant, and it looks like a dilapidated shack, and then you go inside and its actually really nice and clean inside. I went today for lunch after hearing great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by melissa m.

4.0 of 5 stars. place was very comfy and has a very nice feel. decor was awesome. food was very good with interesting flavors. seems like a place to go to impress a date ;)
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the only restaurant in Emeryville I truly like. The fun rustic decor reflects their past as a cowboy bar and (ALLEGEDLY) a whore house. The menu is totally modern California. Summer is all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sara c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to this restaurant 4 times. I really like the intimate atmosphere. I have always found the wait staff to be knowledgeable and friendly.While their menu has a limited number of offerings,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely adored this little gem in the middle of Emeryville.Todd hasn't been there in over ten years, and was lamenting how he and his wife had gone there before the children. So we decided to go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica e.

5.0 of 5 stars. Townhouse isn't perfect, though sometimes it appears to be. I have had consistently good to great service while dining here. The bread they bring is delicious (I think its Acme) and the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shonda D.

4.0 of 5 stars. May not look like much from the outside, but you will be surprised once you walk through the door. My girlfriend and I have dinner at the townhouse at least 2x/month. Very nice and sophisticated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have a dear friend, an artist, who has lived many years on one of the more sparsely populated islands of Fiji. My friend Marie is one of the most careful and kind persons in the world. She is so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I moved to CA I stayed in a loft opposite this place and used to close it down regularly, then, Joseph the French, front of the house owner was in residence; most of the interior decor is his...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cliff C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Townhouse was a nice surprise in every way. The outside looks like a run-down shack, but inside it was warm and welcoming, almost like you're eating at a good friend's house. We got a table right away...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay M.

3.0 of 5 stars. went here for a work lunch/birthday and it was super busy- so busy that service was quite slow. I had the penne alla puttanesca, which was really delicious. pasta dishes are usually heavy for me, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lydia P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm lonely and tipsy tonight. I get like that everytime dude's away. So my mission tonight is significantly diverted from my previous path of scaring strangers. Pulling my sword from the rock and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best burgers within walking distance of home. Friendly, pubby atmosphere with great happy hour and outdoor deck. The menu isn't that extensive and it seems expensive at first glance, but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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And Old Emeryville Standby

The Townhouse has always been one of my old standbys; food a pretty predictable bar a grill fare -- pasta, seafood, meat -- and a good selection of cocktails (great mojitos) and wine. The dinner sized salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I do love this place simply for the fact that it looks freaky horrible outside, then wonderful and cool/swanky even inside. Full bar always gets at least one star from me and their crab app was to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam B.

4.0 of 5 stars. What do you do when you're trying to impress a bunch of stodgy doctors in town for a meeting? You bring them to a place that is on a dark street and looks like absolutely nothing from the outside....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patience E.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I know someone is going to be in Emeryville, I tell them there is no doubt that is a restaurant they have to try. My dad use to live right across the street so we would walk out of his front door...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is obviously trying to go for irony. In the midst of vast gentrification, startups in sleekly-designed megaoffices, and Novartis is this place that looks like a crack den...I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renata M.

3.0 of 5 stars. We came with a large group (11 people) at 6:00 on Thursday night. They weren't busy, but definitely were not happy to see us. We sat outside which was pleasant (a little chilly, when they took away...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaruwan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE coming here! The food is too good to be true. I always enjoy having lunch here with a colleague or business associate. I don't think I've ever heard of one of them complaining about this place....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to the Townhouse with a friend I agreed to meet him to see how things were going and to have a nice meal. Plus it was close to work, I thought it would be fun to go there outside of a work...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Seriously this ONE time DO NO^ JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER!!! From the outside this place looks like a shit-hole dive; which I am a TOTAL dive lover. The day I was introduced to this place I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Looks run down on the outside but this is a pretty up scaled place. Great bread, one of the indicators of good food, the prime rib special is the best I've had in quite awhile. This is a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn S.

4.0 of 5 stars. We just had a heat spell in the Bay and decided to try this place out last Thursday. We were able to sit in there patio area which was really nice. We ordered 2 appetizers, buffalo wings and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy w.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place.I was introduced to the restaurant in the 90's and I've never been disappointed. Work-related, entertaining the parental units, romantic dinners, catching up with friends......
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was recommended by a co-worker and it was a great! When you arrive, you'd think it was an old shack but it's so nice inside! They have a little parking lot, outdoor seating, and jazz...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed my time at this restaurant. The rundown and rather hideous exterior cleverly disguises the interior, which is that of a nice but unpretentious restaurant. Think white tableclothed...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has the best mojitos!
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny E.

4.0 of 5 stars. [ 4.25 stars ]My friend and I just enjoyed a tasty dinner at Townhouse tonight to celebrate a victory at work. The restaurant was surprisingly empty in the dining area, but the bar was very crowded...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurel M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOOVE this place. I've been coming here for 10 years and it has always been fabulous. GREAT cocktails and if you're early for your reservation there is usually always room at the bar or outside on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Beck G.

4.0 of 5 stars. nice patio. good menu. make sure to ask for them to move a little fast...I've almost missed a movie twice. parking lot is a little irritating.
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been meaning to yelp this place for the longest time. Sure Townhouse looks like a dilapidated shack on the outside but once you step through the barnyard door, you find yourself in a cozy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charley C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice now. Once for dinner with friends, and just today for lunch. The service is just right. Not too slow, not too fast or overbearing, but just right. Complimentary valet...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cha Cha M.

4.0 of 5 stars. .....four stars overall, but five stars for atmosphere and service. I've been coming here for years, love the bartenders, love the staff. Casual, always consistent, and friendly feeling. They...
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Yelp.com Review - by babsie g.

4.0 of 5 stars. Killer-bread & salads.
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Yelp.com Review - by ny h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this restaurant! It's always great, with good food. Love the atmosphere and vibe of the interior. It's deceptive on the outside, but when you walk in, it's surprising to see how intimate and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love how this place has this skanky exterior and then inside is pretty cool. Really good menu, even better specials and awesome service. As a matter of fact, I've never had a bad service...
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Yelp.com Review - by J J.

5.0 of 5 stars. They've got boddington's on draft and amazing food.If you want to eat healthy you've got lots of options. If you want a great burger or steak, you've got options. Their service is great and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenneth E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and atmosphere. I went there once with a few co-workers and was pleasantly delighted. The service was on point and very friendly. Parking was somewhat a problem, but the valet solved that....
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Yelp.com Review - by frankus f.

4.0 of 5 stars. great food, good staff, nice digs... the Townhouse is everything you want in a restaurant/bar. bring a date, bring your mom, bring a friend. there's something for everyone. sit at the bar and watch...
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny h.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place is sooo stinkin cute!!my roommate told me about this place...and she had to tell me the directions....this place is in a middle of a residential area o.O? wtf?neways...its intimate and...
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Yelp.com Review - by timothy d.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love me some Townhouse, I miss me some Townhouse.Back in the 90's, I lived right around the corner from the place. Before Emeryville became gentrified.After working, stopping in to get a drink and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good old American food that you can find the usual suspects: Caesar salad, French Dip sandwich, Roast chicken, etc. It's fresh and they have daily specials. I didn't try it but they have a decent...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maresa D.

2.0 of 5 stars. The best thing about this place is the atmosphere. The menu is uninspired and has not changed in a very long time. The prices do not reflect the quality of food. I recently ate there again after a...
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to Yelp and my mad searching skills, we ended up here one night when a craving hit for red meat, with the caveat that it was cooked by someone else, maybe even somewhere we'd never been before....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place gets high marks for atmosphere and service (we were seated even without a reservation) but I can't give it higher than 3 stars because of the food. My mojito was bland and came in a giant...
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Yelp.com Review - by howard g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times and I can say it has been good each time. The service is ok and when it gets busy it tends to get a little noisy. The garlic fries are yummy, they are worth the $9 The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Donkey K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Expensive and mediocre at best. I have been in here once for lunch, and probably wont return.The fried calamari was bad, it felt like I was eating dried rubber balls. Everything was just blah, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by barbara s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Last year I would have given this a 4-star rating, but I've downgraded it to 3. The atmosphere is great. Feels a little bit like a lodge, with wood burning fireplace. Their prices used to be very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Make this 3 1/2 stars today. Had dinner w/ a friend, we showed up at 7 w/ no reservations. Restaurant was extremely busy with large business parties and the host was running around trying to keep...
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Yelp.com Review - by C M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! It's now one of my favorite restaurants on this side of the Bay. The place is very unsuspecting on the outside....when you walk in, its a very open and airy interior with friendly...
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Good for out-of-town guests

The food here is good, and it's a nice place to take out-of-town guests. A bit on the pricey side, but when I really want to splurge and treat myself (or a loved one) to a "nice dinner in Emeryville," this is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliet K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Townhouse has a bartender (who kinda reminds me of a skinny version of Drew Carey) who is an absolute genius drink artist/mixologist. He made this drink called a Corpse Reviver(??) involving some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken p.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is warming on me.First time, bad Jambalaya, loud and lousy service.Second time, good burger, good service, good times.Third time, great steak, great wine and service, great fun.best pick:...
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Yelp.com Review - by Toni M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't remember how long we've been eating here. My husband remembers coming here 30 years ago. I may have eaten here in the mid 70s. My restaurant memory isn't as good as my theatre memory. This...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here 3 times. Had the prime rib here about a year ago..boy was it delicious and tender.A very comfortable place, a bit pricey but how many places are there where you feel completely at ease...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim M.

4.0 of 5 stars. How come so many of my native Bay Area friends have never heard of Townhouse?? well, one reason might be the non-descript exterior or the fact it is nestled in a mixed-use neightborhood with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. AMBIANCE: Great atmosphere - Quaint, relaxing, and high-end cabin-like spot, tucked away in the industrial area of Emeryville. Surprising, to walk into what I thought would be a small lunch joint, to...
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Yelp.com Review - by C D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice, once in the summer (ate on the patio), and once in the winter (ate indoors), either way, this place is delicious. It's a little pricey for an everyday lunch, but worth going to.
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Yelp.com Review - by Devon F.

4.0 of 5 stars. From the outside, Townhouse looks kind of like that little shack at the end of the street you grew up on - dilapidated, spooky, and rather uninviting. But on the inside, it's like the house of that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Shit thought I was steppin foot into a dayam shack !! I first came here for a company lunch. The place looks hella run down from the outside. But don't ever judge a book by it's cover !! The minute...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. From the street, this place looks a bit shabby and run down. I assure you that the interior is nice. It's a bit rustic inside with some tasteful touches. The patio looked very nice but since I visited...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Today was a beautiful day, at least in our side of the bay, and I thought: "a nice lunch on the Townhouse's patio would be great! "When we hit the restaurant, they told us the patio was closed for the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this semi hidden place that serves pretty yummy food. The servers are nice but some times slow. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, but thought the mushroom sauce had a bit much wine in it if you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kymberli C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place totally looks like a random shack from the outside but once you walk inside it is such a lovely place!! There was no wait and we were seated immediately on a Friday night. The food here...
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Yelp.com Review - by michael s.

1.0 of 5 stars. This was a terrible experience. The restaurant is severely overpriced. The cheapest wine was $33 a bottle. A shot of Chivas would have been $7.50 so I just ordered a coke. Big mistake. It was watery...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris I.

3.0 of 5 stars. Every once in a while, some of my office mates and I like to go "off campus" for lunch. For us, this means escaping the muzzle flashes of Oakland. Usually we escape to Alameda or Emeryville where we...
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Yelp.com Review - by masa s.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has great atmosphere & vibe. Food is priced pretty well. Not amazing, but it's pretty good - simple, and pretty tasty. A great place to hang out - it's hard to beat a sunny day, sitting...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Service - 5 starsFood - 5 starsAmbience - 5 starsHad a business dinner here with about 10 people, and the service was excellent. For appetizers, the group ordered chicken wings/drums, this awesome...
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Yelp.com Review - by pengrin ..

3.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed their garlic fries it was delicious and crispy. We also ordered Cornmeal-fried calamari with spicy cocktail sauce I was surprised the dipping sauce tasted like plain cocktail sauce so...
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Yelp.com Review - by david m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Too expensive for what it is...I think the average entree is in the $18-20 range & should be in the $12-14.
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Townhouse is a bit on the pricey side, sure, but I have to say that I truly enjoy the atmosphere (especially the outdoor patio) and the food. I got a special that day, the halibut, cooked on a cedar...
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Yelp.com Review - by diane d.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 stars please :0)I havn't been for a couple years now but I used to go about once a week when i was going to massage school :0) We'd go for the infused pineapple vodka---OMG i miss that stuff, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mrs. Tam F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would actually give this place a 4.5 stars.Though I haven't been here for months (ever since I stopped working in the neighborhood), this is one of my all time favorite restaurants.The cocktails are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate I.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK, so I went here last Friday night. We were able to snag a last minute res. at 8:15, and were pleased as all get out.The Townhouse has always been my 'secret' spot-- as I used to live pretty nearby...
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Yelp.com Review - by kimi w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great dining spot in Emeryville... a tad on the pricy side, but nice ambiance (on the inside). It's actually pretty shabby chic/non-descript on the outside. A welcome change from the Bay Street Mall...
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Uneven Food in a Very Loud Diningroom

The outside of Townhouse isn't very appealing, but once you're inside the dining area has a nice atmosphere. Parking is decent. Once seated the volume of the room becomes apparent and a little overwhelming....
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Yelp.com Review - by Trisha F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for drinks after work with some coworkers. Awesome outdoor patio.Pretty pricey for my tastes if you decide to eat there, but great to sit and talk over drinks and some appetizers.
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great little rustic place on the side streets of emeryville. If you didn't know about this place you would be hard pressed to find it. You might have to go through mafia loading stations to get here...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorin L.

3.0 of 5 stars. As many people here have already noted, there just aren't that many places to eat in Emeryville. And since I work less than a block away, I tend to go to the TOwnhouse pretty frequently.The good: the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Townhouse offers a charming woodsy outdoor seating area (we didn't eat inside) that offers an idyllic spot for lunch on a sunny day. Decor is rustic chic. I loved the range of offerings on the menu...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kione E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice atmosphere. Maybe a bit loud.Great service. Good food. Look, taste, portions.Reasonable prices.
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. Food is great (lamb salad is my fav), atmosphere is very unique, Wednesday night Jazz is nice.
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Yelp.com Review - by john l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably a 3.5, but i rounded up as I'm a bit biased being that I live in Emeryville and the place is a few blocks from our place. The mini-burgers are great. The prime rib is usually good although...
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Yelp.com Review - by Roger G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I first learned about the Townhouse Bar & Grill when I checked out a pseudo-loft for rent at the Elevation 22 development (which is the height above sea level of Emeryville... isn't that cute?) I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshiwa L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Driving, as well as walking up, to this restaurant gives you the distinct impression that you are about to experience a diamond in the ruff; it is both unassuming and conspicuous. I had the pleasure...
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Yelp.com Review - by jedimaster j.

3.0 of 5 stars. Been here a few times and I can take it or leave it. The food and drinks are decent and tasty and the place has a nice decor-atmosphere. Great for special occasions but definitely not an everyday...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wella L.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite East Bay bars, the Townhouse can meet your mood. The bar is a classy hangout. Or if you're with a big group, take a table or two in the patio. I've only had ONE good lunch here and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Royce L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy food in a cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff too. I would have never suspected a restaurant to be located on this residential dead end street but there it was. The food was American with many...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alotta F.

5.0 of 5 stars. My last experience with the Townhouse BaG was so great and the service so above and beyond that I have to give this place a huge thumbs up. I made a reservation here for ten people for my graduation...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've come here for a few meals, and a few happy hours. It's a nice place to sit outside and have a few drinks on a sunny afternoon. But I have found the service to be very hit or miss. For the...
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Yelp.com Review - by christina b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I often frequent this place with my coworkers whenever we're doing the following: 1) monthly staff meeting; 2) eating out for lunch "just cuz"; and 3) we're hungry after having a couple of drinks at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Townhouse is the only place that I don't feel guilty ordering a mojito at. Its an arduous task to make one, but hey, if they didn't want me to order them, then they wouldn't make them so damn...
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Yelp.com Review - by lea m.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food was really good. I had the charbroiled lamb salad. The lamb was mouth-watering, so soft and moist. The wait staff was attentive, friendly and our food came pretty quickly.My only gripe:...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok, listen. This might be a harsh review. I'm not in the business of trashing various establishments, either in person or on Yelp...but sometimes it's just warranted.As has already been noted,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deirdre C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place to eat/drink - 2 blks from my house partly why - but also - the BEST Mojitos in the bay area, if not the US. Lamb salad to die for. Cosy, personal atmosphere. Nice garden for...
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Yelp.com Review - by kevin l.

3.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is hidden away in a small street in Emeryville near Ikea. Great place for a casual dinner date as well as after work when you're in the east bay. Food is generally good but I find the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lai C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here for a business lunch. Had the barbacue chicken salad. Way overpriced for a regular salad. The clients had the special for the day - fish tacos. $21 for fish tacos. The specials are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mammoth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, I love it. I love love love the Townhouse. My "special friend" lives a few blocks from there, so when we want a fancy-ish dinner without the trouble of driving somewhere or getting too dressed up,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Townhouse made their cornmeal calamari appetizer perfectly. It was tender, crispy and light. Not rubbery, greasy and battered to death. Well worth the $9.50 since you get a generous portion. I'd...
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Consistently great food & service

I've now eaten at the restaurant a handful of times and I've never been disappointed. The waitstaff are friendly, the drinks (esp. mojitos) are delicious, and the food melts in the mouth! The fish, vegetarian...
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Yelp.com Review - by frank g.

2.0 of 5 stars. What would be a great neighborhood restaurant or casual secret hideaway has become less and less attractive as time has gone by. The rustic charm has been removed bit by bit as the prices have soared...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacques S.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of a better restaurant in Emeryville. Although, first impression can be misleading, the appearance of the restaurant from the outside is somewhat strange. It look like a run-down shack, so if...
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Yelp.com Review - by vitas z.

4.0 of 5 stars. i miss townhouse. every time i order calimari i think about how much i miss townhouse. they seriously have the best calimari i've ever had. that alone gets my undying devotion. now, add into it the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miu M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Those who equate Emeryville with "capitalism gone bad" should venture out a few blocks from the tangled mess that is Bay Street and Ikea. You'll find that there are a number of interesting businesses...
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Yelp.com Review - by Myesa J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a gem of a restaurant tucked away off Powell & Doyle in Emeryville. I was introduced to this spot maybe like 3 yrs. ago and they have consistently served up delicious and flavorful meals. This...
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Yelp.com Review - by RandA S.

4.0 of 5 stars. if you get turned off by the outside, keep on driving. that just means there'll be a table for me!looks like a hole in the wall, and there may be a few on the outside, but walk in and you'll be...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I work in Emeryville at Ex'pression College so the Townhouse Bar and Grill is close and convenient. Too close! Too convenient! Grrrr!A nice lunch there with a glass of vino is a little over my usual...
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Yelp.com Review - by Beau R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Emeryville has all kinds of hidden treasures. Two friends and I left work early (5pm) to go de-stress. We got reservations for 5:30 and got to the restaurant while the staff was still in their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scooter G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful menu, loved selections. went with no reservations on a Friday evening and was able to get a table for three.our party enjoy all of our dishes.
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Yelp.com Review - by That Girl -.

3.0 of 5 stars. I live in the neighborhood, so we pop in now and then. I prefer sitting at the bar...it's a really loud space and it's easier to talk. Last night we tried the potstickers (really good, although they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine R.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 star mojitos!!! Getting shithoused on the patio in summer is so where it's at. Go there and do it, your liver will curse you but its an east bay summer institution amongst friends!!
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Yelp.com Review - by Marck n.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here for my team Christmas lunch. Our reservation was at 12:30pm and the place was packed. My party of 7 was squeezed into a table for 6. We didn't order till1 pm as we were still waiting for...
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Yelp.com Review - by decoux m.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. Went here with my parents and was pleasantly surprised by their stupendous service, great menu, and hot waiters. They also had a band playing that night, very cute! Smart...
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Yelp.com Review - by Not M.

3.0 of 5 stars. True rating is 3.5 stars. Had the dungeness crab salad which was damn good. I hear the burgers are great. This is a great place for a lunch during the week. The patio looks cool too but was too cold...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim L.

3.0 of 5 stars. A small upscale restaurant on the other side of the bay. It's not super fancy but can be a nice change of pace from uber trendy hot spots. A find for drinks or lunch, but have your parking karma in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Max M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Damn Damn Damn. Besides the fact that I felt like I needed stirrups to walk up the wood sidewalk, this place was really amazing. I would not say I have the credentials to be considered a foody by...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan P.

3.0 of 5 stars. The vibe of this place feels rustic 80's and a little like it could be out of the movie Sideways, which I can't really decide if this is a good or bad thing? I've been here twice now, but upon my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew Alan R.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Hi, yea, i'll have another Guiness, thanks for asking. Oh, and we would like some more garlic fries as well as that artichoke and crab dip, thanks"
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by neelesh v.

4.0 of 5 stars. great lunch place, pricey but totally worth. I love their lamb salad and anything on special , specially the seafood one's. Yummy!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by rob c.

4.0 of 5 stars. great salads...nice patio for chilling...it is remarkable that there are these treasures in Emeryville...who knew?
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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overpriced, nothing special. SAve your money and go elsewhere

Though the food was good and the outdoor patio and inside seating is nice, its really nothing special. For the price, there are MANY other places I would recommend who serve the same kind of food (even...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Yummy!

Liked the warehouse atmosphere and there is a small patio for dining that is very nice. Had the squash ravioli and it was great. It's a bit pricy but I found it worth it. Waitstaff was on top of things. Only...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by James E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Historically, I would have given Town House 4 stars. But after 2 1/2 years of going there, and swearing it was my favorite local restaurant, I'm frustrated. Hello Townhouse: CHANGE YOUR MENU!!!!Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really like Townhouse. It has a nice patio area which is nice on weekend days with nice weather. I have been here for dinner and always found the service to be good, and the food is good. You don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocco B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Update 5/2/07Prime rib sandwich is flipping amazing. Bump to 5 stars.-----This place didn't really meet my expectations. When I saw the joint, I thought it was gonna be a sad dank-dark-coal-miner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lise L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Townhouse is in my top ten. Great apps, yummy drinks, high quality food. My only complaint is the menu never seems to change, and unlike some of my other favorites, I do get bored. I've always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ricky J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to live around the corner from this place and lordy do I miss it. It has consistent and yummy food for fair prices. The atmosphere isn't anything to mention, but the vibe from the wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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It's alright, a bit overpriced

Maybe I just went on bad day(s) and night(s), but the last few times Ive gone here, I've been pretty disappointed. I had the salmon special for brunch last weekend, and it was nothing to write home about. For...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott N.

5.0 of 5 stars. We brought my wife here for her birthday - and had a great time. The appetizers were awesome, great drinks, and the dish I had was superb. I had the seafood mixed grill special - the salmon was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Delilah P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hidden gem? Maybe 10 years ago. Seems like this is the Emeryville hotspot for power lunches. The atmosphere is very downhome-chic, but it's super loud inside (and this is coming from a partially deaf...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun to just down those six beers, one whisky and a final cognac. No headache. Just solid drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like everything about this restaurant and I have been going there forever (I see that jenna p. described it as the 'hottest new spot' ... the townhouse has a LONG history). It's in my neighborhood,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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My new FAVORITE restaurant!

This little gem in the heart of Emeryville's buisness district is SO worth seeking out. It's relaxed and cozy, but also sports an upscale ambience if you're into fancier digs. I was there with a large party,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The outside is unsuspecting. I almost drove past it. I got really confused when I walked in the back door, I couldn't figure out where to check in for our resi. ....yummy nachos, just OK fish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pot stickers were yum and the ahi fettuccine was perfecto. Menu can be described as fancy comfort, everything seems to have classic American origins, but with a dash of culinary flare. It was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to the Townhouse for over 10 years now and will always be quite fond of it. Their chicken salad is such a marriage of sweet and savory, sometimes when I'm cooking at home, I'll cheat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place totally rocks!!! From the outside, it looks like a tire shack, a total dump. But once you're inside, the dim setting and smooth lighting is romantic and intimate. Aside from this, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by laura b.

4.0 of 5 stars. before i went vegan i greatly enjoyed the vanilla bean creme brulee with strawberries in it. yes. that was quite good. a couple of decent selections for veggies and vegans but a little pricey so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been eating at Townhouse for at least the last five years, and I have yet to have a meal there that I wasn't completely satisfied with. Recently, a group of us went for lunch- everybody's meal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by TL C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm always surprised that this place is so popular --- Although it may be that its very popularity is its biggest down fall -- with its cavernous interior and crowd of look-at-mes it tends to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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Downhome & Upscale by Wendy W. at InsiderPages

There just aren't that many places where you feel at home and get world class food. Townhouse is one of those places. The staff is friendly, the drinks are stiff, and the food is great. Prices are medium, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The legendary, infamous Townhouse, where I'm told city business used to be conducted out of. Now it's a nice place to go have a drink and dinner afterwards. Parking is small and it's kind of out of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A little over-crowded, a little over-priced, but overall quite nice. As stated previously, the patio is the place to be, but the well-stocked bar is tended by attentive and talented bartenders. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by maiko h.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Townhouse has been around on and off since the 1930s (currenet incarnation since 1989), and the space certainly has retained a lot of the character. The best time of year to eat there is in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Arwen O.

4.0 of 5 stars. A fabulous place for a drink and snack in Emeryville (I think the best I've seen). Miss Jenna took me here for tall cold beers and a hot dish of scrumptious artichoke/crab dip with toast at the long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Shanon C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed Townhouse. It's a little tough to find - but worth the jaunt down Doyle. The ambience was relaxing yet nice - most people were still in work attire (myself included). The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by jenna p.

5.0 of 5 stars. wow this place is so super-trendy i'm surprised it hasn't been rated already. I AM VERY FOND OF SPEAKEASYS, and thats one big appeal of the townhouse. nestled into unobtrusive doyle street, it can be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2005
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Overrated?

The restaurant had great ambience. It was unique, artistic and airy. However, I thought that the food was slightly overpriced. For the pan seared ahi tuna, three little pieces were not enough, especially for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2003
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Stylish Comfort Food In A Hip and Funky

The Townhouse quitely succeeds for good reason. Its funky and comfortable interior makes most everyone relax. The bartenders make great top shelf drinks with fresh juices and mixes and the service is efficent...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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Warehouse Wonder

Truly an oustanding restaurant/bar. Terrific food and great ambiance in an old warehouse (and former police station) in Emeryville. Make reservations and go NOW! (Try their awesome Callimari appetizer.)
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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East Bay Express

the townhouse holds all of its aces close to its chest: walk up to this former speakeasy, and you might think you've arrived at a tarpaper-shack juke joint. once you step inside, however, the restaurant's...
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Gayot

emeryville is hopping, and the townhouse bar & grill is now a fixture in this revitalized area. hearty steaks and delicate salads are definite crowd pleasers, but numerous fresh fish, shellfish and other...
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OpenTable

From the Emeryville fireman's dream of a Speakeasy that he built in 1926, to Steve Vernetti, the original Townhouse Speakeasy bartender who along with his family ran it for 35 plus years after Prohibition...
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