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1. Limewood Bar & Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2578)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 42 times today
Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.Registered hotel guests’ children age 6 – 12 can order from the Kids’ Menu or order a half portion from the Limewood or Lobby Lounge menu with 50% off menu pricing. Kids under 5 always eat free (some exclusions apply).
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2. Skates on the Bay
4.5
Awesome(7615)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Berkeley
Booked 59 times today
Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay now boasts a modern and stunning decor, a new Raw Bar, elegant Private Dining Room and innovative local-driven menus.
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3. Roses on Adeline
4.7
Exceptional(74)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 3 times today
Where love for Food, Art & Community thrives. Seasonally driven bar food & cocktails with an emphasis on quality and freshness, beer, wine & great vibes too!Our menu features comforts & classics with a sprinkle of innovation and creativity. Fresh, seasonal, local California fusion.
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4. ZINO
4.2
Awesome(436)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Berkeley
Booked 4 times today
A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley. ZINO features a rotating menu of cuisines, complemented by a modern cocktail program infused with Mediterranean flavors and spices. ZINO is a gathering place for people of the community to socialize, celebrate, and share in the unique flavors of one of the most diverse regions of the world.Vegetarian menu available.For Parties of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly.
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5. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge
4.5
Awesome(185)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Berkeley
Booked 13 times today
Welcome to Study Hall! Located on the 12th floor. Indoor/outdoor dining with stunning views of the area. Beverage Centric - light food menu with Pacific, Oceana and Asian inspired appetizers, share plates and entrees
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6. Wine So Cru
4.8
Exceptional(3)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Berkeley
Wine So Cru is a wine merchant and lounge located in Berkeley. We offer a curated selection of wines from around the world. Enjoy wine by the glass in our relaxing lounge, or purchase a bottle to take home.Wine So Cru is owned and operated by Nu-Beer Putthongvilai, a Certified Sommelier. Nu-Beer loves sharing her passion for wine and strives to create a relaxing neighborhood hangout where friends can gather.We look forward to meeting you!
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7. Claremont Lobby Bar
4.4
Awesome(38)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Berkeley
The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views.
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8. Bar Shoji
4.8
Exceptional(27)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 43 times today
Bar Shoji focuses on Japanese-inspired craft cocktails, as well as a great selection of premium sake and wine. We also offer bar bites with Japanese-inspired flavors to accompany each cocktail. Guests must be 21+ to enter. We bring the Japanese practice of omotenashi into our service, ensuring a delicious, intimate , and hospitable experience.*Reservations are limited to 90 minutes per seating, this allows for all guests to enjoy the Bar Shoji experience. We are only able to wait up to 15 min after your reservation time. Thank you for understanding. We look forward to having you join us soon! All inquiries can be sent to hello@shojisf.com
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9. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
4.0
Excellent(2094)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 36 times today
Located at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco hotel, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has delighted guests with its tropical décor, decadent libations and Polynesian-fusion cuisine since 1945.
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10. Bon Delire
4.5
Awesome(365)
Price: Expensive
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 42 times today
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.

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  • MarnieVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Food was great, and the service was exceptional 
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    ZINOPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Berkeley
    •
    4.2
  • Rosemary
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had a birthday celebration at Limewood. Always enjoy having lunch on the deck on a beautiful day with views of the bay. Food, ambience and server were all terrific!
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    Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
    •
    4.5
  • Oto
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    My wife's birthday celebration was amazing, the staff were very attentive, the food very fresh, and price was very good too.
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    Skates on the BayPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Berkeley
    •
    4.5
  • Kathleen
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 14, 2025
    My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary last night at Roses on Adeline. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like royalty, and taken to a quiet, table for two,just as I requested on the reservation. It was our first time at Roses on Adeline, and we plan to go there many more times after feasting on mouthwatering bread, delicious Happy Hour cocktails, salad, Pasta, smash burgers, and the spectacular dessert, lit with a candle to celebrate US! Wonderful, attentive service and a romantic ambiance.
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    Roses on AdelinePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley
    •
    4.7
  • kristin
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 3, 2025
    very nice server, attentive and competent. Food here are always big, especially appetizer, so extra treat. location can't be beat anyways. it takes them awhile to get the food out so order early.
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    Study Hall Rooftop LoungePrice: Moderate• Californian• Berkeley
    •
    4.5

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