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Origen - A Farm to Fork Restaurant

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Address:
2826 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705

Neighborhood:
Berkeley

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Origen - A Farm to Fork Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.origenberkeley.com
Email: reservations@origenberkeley.com
Phone: (510) 848-9200
Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Sunday 5pm to 10pm Happy Hour daily from 4pm to 6pm in the bar
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Organic, Global, International
Executive Chef: daniel clayton and trace leighton -- co-chefs
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: Oregon
Public Transit: We are 3/4 of a mile from the Ashby Berkeley Bart station
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: In the evening, there are plenty of spaces on Telegraph and the side streets.
During the day, there are 2 hour parking spaces on both Oregon and surrounding side streets.
There is also a private lot on Oregon.

A word from Origen - A Farm to Fork Restaurant

Origen -- a farm to fork restaurant (oh-reh-ZHEN) means "from the source" in Catalan Our cuisine is source-based with international flavors and a Catalonian influence allowing us to let the ingredients speak for themselves in preparations that show off the best our purveyors have to offer. We… focus on the relationships we know and trust as the source of our ingredients so that you don't have to buy food from strangers. co-chefs daniel clayton and trace leighton bring you a menu of plates both large and small plates with a daily tasting chefs' menu highlighting the best from market and paella of the day. Full bar with a farmers' market influenced cocktail list, 30 wines by the glass and over 200 by the bottle with our list growing weekly. Bar menu available from 4:00pm to 6:00pm daily. Continued

Origen - A Farm to Fork Restaurant

3.6

175 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

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214 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

214 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(132)
neighborhood gem(114)
notable wine list(58)

special occasion(58)
romantic(28)
good for groups(24)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (214)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Innovative menu, nice setting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Innovative menu has nibblies, small plates, pizza, salads, larger plates and accompaniments. You can buy the smaller plates and share, like a tapas bar, or buy a small plate (like and appetiser) and a larger plate (like a main course). We took some time to decide which way we were going. We had some small plates and a pizza. Previous reviews on Open Table had mentioned the flash fried spinach (nibblies), so we tried it and it was exceptional. Pizza was also great; a thin, crispy crust just the way it should be. All the other menu items featured fresh local farm produce in very innovative dishes."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I enjoyed the selections offered

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I enjoyed the selections offered at Origen. They are well suited to my food tastes, and I would be happy to sample the food again. The cocktails, however, were quite small, but good, and we had to ask repeatedly for them. The service was really inconsistent. We had to ask three times for bread, we never got plates for our shared dishes, we had to find them ourselves. The server did not know anything about the ingredients in the dishes he brought to the table, but was quite pleasant. For a restaurant serving "farm to fork", it is imperative that the server knows what he is presenting. It loses value if it is a mystery."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Wasted potential

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My husband and I were excited to try this restaurant, but found it fell short on many levels. The service lacked attentiveness and the food was just mediocre. My husband had the gnocchi which was just okay. I had a fish dish of some sort and it was disappointing. We did enjoy the brussel sprouts very much and neither of us like brussel sprouts so that is saying something!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

forget about it!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2000

Dined on 04/12/2012

2000

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This restaurant is not likely to make it. I had the prix fixe with the wine pairings and as it turned out the best part of the meal was the wine! None of the five dishes stood out. The pea salad was terrible, but I was in no mood to complain. We would not return nor suggest to our friends/relatives to try it."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2000

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

innovative, seasonal and locally

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"innovative, seasonal and locally sourced menu with knowledgeable and friendly staff."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Will certainly return

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were very impressed with each dish: interesting concepts, well-executed with excellent ingredients, and wonderful tastes. Certainly on a par with any of the other top restaurants in the area. The servers were friendly and helpful, one of the chefs came around to check on things, the decor is very upscale, and it was undeservedly uncrowded on a rainy weeknight."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good and interesting food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Good and interesting food. Flash fried spinach was a treat, also the soup, and handmade gnocchi. A very pleasant place and, unlike so many places, not noisy. The place has a nice combination of elegant and rustic elements. I recommend it."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Really exceptional meal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Really exceptional meal. The fried spinach was mouth watering. Don't pass up the lamb burger.it can't be beat!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We certainly are fortunate

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We certainly are fortunate to have this restaurant right here in our neighborhood. Best effort at this location since Zach's Tavern. The roasted beets are delicious!"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We've eaten there twice since

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've eaten there twice since it's close to our home. Fantastic cocktails. The food is variable-- the asparagus tasting menu (cheese course extra) and charcuterie plate were well-prepared with balanced flavors and seasoning. The seafood paella, on the other hand, was dry, with insufficient amounts of seafood and other items. The pot de chocolat was a nice way to end and the espresso was adequate."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

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Origen - A Farm to Fork Restaurant Reviews

Happy Hour(s)
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM›
In our bar and lounge, enjoy tastes from our menu, wine, beer and cocktails for a low price to help you wind down from your day or rev your evening. Excludes Tax and Tip. always a daily special available in the bar all night long. Offer valid May 16, 2012 - August 16, 2012
Five Course Chefs Tasting Menu for $41
Friday-Saturday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM›
Five Course Chefs Tasting Menu for $41. Excludes Tax and Tip. Chefs Tasting menu with optional wine pairing and cheese course available. Offer valid May 24, 2012 - May 26, 2012

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