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Gather

4.4
4.4
3317 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
Utilizing techniques inspired by classic culinary craftsmanship, Gather in downtown Berkeley features organic local produce, pizzas, sustainable seafood, and humanely-raised meats that showcase the unique abundance of Northern California. We have a balance menu of meat and vegetarian offerings, craft cocktails, and local, sustainable wines. The experience is served up in a warm ambiance informed by honey hued reclaimed woods literally “gathered” from the surrounding area. Directly across from the UC campus, it is conveniently located with parking lot beneath the restaurant just 5 minutes from Zellerbach Hall and Berkeley Rep.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Farm-to-table, Organic

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (510) 809-0400

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Ryne Dinglasan

  • Private party facilities

    We have full restaurant buyout options year-round. Patio space available during warm season.Please call or email for more information.E-mail jodi@gatherrestaurant.com with your party size, preferences and budget.

  • Private party contact

    danny@gatherrestaurant.com: (510) 809-0400 ext. 0

  • Neighborhood

    Berkeley

  • Cross street

    Allston Way

  • Parking details

    There is a garage in the building ($4 nighttime, entrance at 2161 Kittredge) and 3 other nearby public lots including the garage at Zellerbach Hall

  • Public transit

    Downtown Berkeley BART (1 block away!)<br />AC Transit to Downtown Berkeley<br />Ample bicycle parking

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,317 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Healthy

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  1. paulk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Gather was quite good with fast service & great food.
  2. sfeater

    San Francisco

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This place was an excellent pre-theater option (Zellerbach Hall nearby) and we would come here again. The menu has appealing options for vegetarians and carnivores, and all of our dishes were superb. The outdoor patio was lovely and we are grateful that there is an outdoor option as we continue to avoid indoor dining. That said, the interior of the restaurant provides a lovely atmosphere for those who prefer indoors. Our service was also very attentive.
  3. michaelh

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    GOOD BUT FOOD AND FOOD SELECTION IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE. MENU MORE LIMITED THAN PAST AND MISSING SOME OF THE BETTER DISHES. FOOD FINE BUT NOT AS GOOD AS IN THE PAST
  4. Delaverde

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Gather is a good outdoor option, particularly for groups. The ambiance is outstanding, and the service is good, but can be very slow when they're busy. The food is hit or miss- the pizzas are delicious, but other items, like the falafel burger, are not very good and *very* expensive for what they are. Would return and would recommend, but I would ask the service staff very frankly about what to order and not order, and I'd not order starters or extras becuase they don't feel worth it for the price.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Food quality has been dropping over the years unfortunately.
  6. HelenV

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, incredible squash appetizer, safe for me with clearly marked gf options, cheerful attentive service. Expensive but worth it.
  7. QuantumQuacker

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time dining at Gather. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and appropriately attentive!
  8. SteveL

    Portland

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    It was good. The service was a little slow. The food was great and the staff was very nice and helpful.
  9. Susan

    Atlanta Metro

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Gather is a convenient after-theater location for dinner. Some dishes are better than others. The squash appetizer was delicious as well as desserts. We both ordered the falafel burger which I don’t recommend—very dry. I plan to return and try another entree.
  10. Wingman

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Gather is one of our go to places in Berkeley. The food was great and the service is always exceptional, even during Sunday brunch. I would recommend it to any one that wants a great local sourced meal in the east bay.
  11. LoveGoodFood

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    We have loved Gather over the years for the innovative, farm-to-table approach and friendly vibe. But wow, we were so disappointed during our recent dinner there! I reserved a month in advance but they put us outside on a cold night; service was friendly when at our table but absent most of the time; worst of all, the food was utterly boring. We all agreed: overpriced and flavor-free. So sad! Maybe an off night? Or maybe pandemic burn-out? Cheap ingredients? Hasty work? We don't know, but we won't be visiting any more.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Falafel burger was VERY dry
  13. TamT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Gather is one of my favorite restaurants in the East Bay; however the last two times I ate there you had very few two tops designated for diners; and the ones that were designated for couples were either near the door, bathroom or bar, in other words the crappy tables. Each time I showed up early and there were plenty of tables available but they were all configured for 4 people or more. This time I insisted to the hostess (with considerable resistance and excuses from her) that she separate a 4 top and give me a nice table!! I simply ask that you continue to treat a couple with the same generosity in seating options as you have done for many years!
  14. MoniqueD

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Nice family dinner, appreciated range of options. Food was fresh and unique. Nice selection of Wine beer and cocktails. Calamari and Brussels sprouts were incredible. Butternut squash pizza was delicious but came out cold. The little gem salad was incredibly bland (and bitter!) The falafel burger sounded delicious on menu but was underwhelming. We were disappointed the Strauss soft serve wasn’t available (the machine was broken).
  15. SFgrandfather

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    It was good good, except the beet salad had no beets and no dressing. I sent it back to the kitchen. But I didn’t get a new salad. The server however did not charge me for the salad.
  16. Stunned

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot with wonderful food and a menu for everyone's preferences.
  17. kirk

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Somewhat limited but well curated menu. Limited wine list, would have liked more selections and wider variety. Good value for money.
  18. Nancy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Everything was just ok tonight. Food was fine- not stellar. Wait person did forget about us after dropping off drinks. We had to have host go and find her. She did give us a free dessert for this oversight. I had the Cod. Fine but slightly dry. My nephew had the pork. He said it was ok- not great. It was just that kind of night. I will say that usually I really enjoy eating here. I will go again as most of my other experiences have been very positive.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We only eat at restaurants with outdoor dining. Gather’s heated patio is great. The food and service were also excellent. We will return.
  20. Lucy

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy V-Day!
  21. AnnG

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I was very impressed that their selections had offerings that I, with a strict diet, could eat. I could even eat their dessert, a wonderful olive oil cake. It was all great!
  22. LeoB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Definitely recommend!
  23. LisaA

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My daughter and I shared the French toast and seasonal frittata. Both dishes were delicious. The frittata came with crispy potatoes and salad. My husband had the biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. The bacon was a little over cooked and crumbly but the biscuits and gravy did not disappoint. We each ordered espresso drinks and all were made en pointe. Our server was attentive and very friendly. Overall, a wonderful experience and nice atmosphere for great conversation, which was perfect for a nice catch up with our college student.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    My bf and i shared soup and salad and brussel sprouts and delicata squash chicken entree. Totally meh. Nothing I couldn’t have made better at home for a fraction of the cost. Disappointing! Nice ambience. Maybe their pizza is the way to go but i am gluten free
  25. Kesha

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Order came out wrong, so they took it back. Had to wait even longer for our food. Fairly expensive for what is provided.
  26. TodB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good food, interesting menu. The falafel burger was over-crispy, to the point where if the restaurant hadn't been so busy (and hence, the service so slow) I would have considered sending it back. Very friendly, good atmosphere -- maybe a little too popular for its own good. I'll go back, though.
  27. Lucy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    A mix-up with reserved table put us in a cold corner of the patio - not appreciated for two senior women. Once reseated under heater, food was good but falafel over cooked w/thick fried crust: too oily, hard to cut to eat. Brunch was busy; too much for staff? I really like Gather concept & menu but please attend to the details. :)
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy food and lovely server. Violinists playing was a bonus.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We didn’t know pets were allowed. There was a dog barking every time the door opened. Interrupted our meal & conversation five times! The burger Patty had no flavor. All other aspects of dining were very good.
  30. Markpsf

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Good menu, but arrived for brunch with two major items on menu not available. Only jam was orange marmalade. No choices of breads. Uneven quality of dishes. Six of us. Three dishes good, two mediocre, one poor.
  31. MiliT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. The only negative was that I had chosen to be seated indoors and got the table in the outdoor setting. We did not request to change as we king of liked the outdoor seating too but it was a bit cold.
  32. CatherineL

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal...everything well prepared and delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and great choices for vegans, vegetarians, carnivores, and anyone inbetween! Fantastic friendly prompt service. The patio is delightful. We'll be back soon.
  33. KAMC

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a lovely dinner when we eat at gather I recommend it to others. Lovely service and atmosphere, will go back.
  34. Mendo

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It’s been a few years since we last ate there. Everything was good, but nothing special. I wish they would expand the menu a bit with a little more entrée choices
  35. Capn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food, excellent service, fun vibe, thank you!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    We’ve been to Gather many times and always enjoyed it, but brunch in New Years Day was a different story. The quality of the food seems to have declined and the prices have gone way up. The romesco sauce on the falafel w/fried eggs was under seasoned and tasted canned, and the falafel was greasy and didn’t seem freshly made. The burger didn’t seem worth $22. If the food was great, I wouldn’t have minded paying another $4 for a decaf coffee refill, but this time I was put off. Definitely not worth $70 for the meal.
  37. PeterS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great NY's Eve dinner! Amazing pizza and cocktails!
  38. FEy3

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The fries were pretty lackluster. And the quinoa and lentil bowl was very underwhelming and mushy without much flavor. I could make a much better one at home.
  39. ChristineB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience1
    On one of the coldest and rainiest days in Berkeley history, they insisted on keeping the door to outside dinning open. There was some pathetic excuse of "fire safety" given - which was pure BS as we had been told earlier it was for the servers convenience. Wearing multiple layers and a down coat and still being frozen to the bone is not exactly how one wants to eat a delicious meal. Had we not been meeting friends, we would have left. Not happy. I guess we can only go in warm weather.
  40. Robyn

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Appetizer arrived when our main courses did. Small glass of wine. One main course came out 10-15 minutes after the other dishes leaving one person to sit and watch everyone else eat. No apology. Slow and variable attention from the waiter. Cold main dish that should have been served hot (the one that came out 10 minutes after the other dishes, go figure??).

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Gather is rated 4.4 stars by 3317 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Google Map for Gather

2200 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94704

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Allston Way

  • Neighborhood

    Berkeley

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Farm-to-table, Organic

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is a garage in the building ($4 nighttime, entrance at 2161 Kittredge) and 3 other nearby public lots including the garage at Zellerbach Hall

  • Public transit

    Downtown Berkeley BART (1 block away!)AC Transit to Downtown BerkeleyAmple bicycle parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Ryne Dinglasan

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (510) 809-0400

  • Private party facilities

    We have full restaurant buyout options year-round. Patio space available during warm season.Please call or email for more information.E-mail jodi@gatherrestaurant.com with your party size, preferences and budget.

  • Private party contact

    danny@gatherrestaurant.com: (510) 809-0400 ext. 0

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