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Address:
100 Seawall Drive
Berkeley, CA 94710

Neighborhood:
Berkeley

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $30 and under

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Skates on the Bay Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://skatesonthebay.com/page/home
Phone: (510) 549-1900
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-3:00pm Brunch: Sat: 11:30am-3:00pm; Sun 10:30am-3:00pm Dinner: Mon-Thur: 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-10:30pm; Sat: 4:00pm-10:30pm, Sun: 4:00pm-10:00pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4-6pm Late Night Happy Hour: Mon-Thur 9pm-10:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Executive Chef: Marc Martinez
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Our new Private Dining Room offers groups (72 seated and 90 standing) the opportunity to enjoy their special event in a glass-walled private area, without compromising the breathtaking views that Skates on the Bay is known for. please contact us for menus and availability. Email Kevin Jones for details.
Private Party Contact: Kevin Jones (510) 549-1900

Getting there

Cross Street: University Ave.
Public Transit: The AC Transit, #9
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Free public parking located across the street.

A word from Skates on the Bay

Skates on the Bay is known for their fresh market ingredients, innovative menu, and spectacular views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and San Francisco. This beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, recently… completed (April, 2012) a major interior design renovation, including the addition of a new raw bar, glass-walled private dining room and innovative menus. Originally opened in 1983 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay is a stunning restaurant to enjoy cocktails at sunset, late night Happy Hour, weekday lunch, weekend lunch or brunch with the family or dinner with a date any time of year. Continued

Skates on the Bay

4.1

458 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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472 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

472 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(375)
special occasion(286)
romantic(207)

good for groups(164)
great for lunch(127)
fit for foodies(118)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (472)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a wonderful place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was a wonderful place for our family 2:30 Easter Sunday lunch. The service is friendly,the food is delicious, and the view is fantastic. It's a large, elegant space with views of S.F. Bay, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Even though many people were there, we had wonderful service and felt like we were being pampered. I definitely recommend it."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful dinner.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a wonderful dinner. Our waitress was great! The Salmon was a little dry, but other than that everything tasted amazing!!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not their usual wonderful...

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"They were really busy and it showed in our service! My food was undercooked and it took 25 minutes to get it back... Everyone at my table finished before I started! I wasn't impressed this time like I have been in the past."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

service was AMAZING

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"food was great, service was AMAZING, overall a fantastic experience!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Beautiful view of the Bay

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Beautiful view of the Bay and San Francisco. Ask for a table by the window. I had the Seafood Special on the brunch menu which was excellent. The crab/artichoke dip never fails to satisfy."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Great views, every table had

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great views, every table had fantastic view of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and the City!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

DON'T GO THERE FOR A HOLIDAY BRUCH!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"VERY DISSAPOINTED IN THE MENUE SELECTION AND WITH THE EASTER BRUNCH. FOOD WAS LESS THAN MEDIOCORE AND PRICED TOO HIGH!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very nice.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"All around great experiance. All seats have wonderful veiw of the Golden Gate Bridge and upper bay. Easter crowd was handled nicely. I had a 1:30 reservation and was seated on time. Could not have asked for more!"