Limewood Bar & Restaurant

Name: Limewood Bar & Restaurant
Address: 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA, United States, 94705
Telephone: (510) 549-8585
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2578)

$31 to $50

Californian

41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 549-8585
Website
https://claremontresortandclub.com/dine/limewood-bar-restaurant/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joseph L. Paire III
Catering
To explore private parties options please email us at limewood@claremontresort.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Private party facilities
To explore private parties options please email us at limewood@claremontresort.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Location
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
Domingo at Ashby
Parking details
Validated parking up to 2 hours.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Legacy Dinner -Celebrating 110 Years
$198.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 24, 2025 only
To honor 110 years of Claremont history, Limewood presents a one-night-only collaborative 5 course menu crafted by Chef Joseph Paire III and Chef James of Michelin-starred Commis in Oakland. This exclusive menu celebrates California cuisine with a modern twist highlighting seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and culinary craftsmanship that bridges past and present. A rare opportunity to enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu from two of the Bay Area’s most talented chefs

Popular dishes

Signature Breakfast$27.00
two eggs any style, country potatoes, biscuit, choice of applewood smoked bacon or chicken apple sausage links
Omelet$20.00
fromage blanc, shiitake mushrooms
Smoked Salmon Soft Scramble$24.00
salmon roe, cage-free eggs, crème fraîche
Build Your Own Omelet$24.00
choice of 3: bacon, chicken apple sausage, green onion, cherry tomato, spinach, cheddar, crème fraîche - additional ingredients | 2
California Benedict$24.00
avocado, spinach, poached egg, hollandaise, english muffin

Fresh Off the Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes$18.00
cranberry apple fruit syrup, house made granola, spiced butter
Brioche French Toast$22.00
sweet cream, pomegranate peppercorn syrup

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes$9.00
Bacon or Chicken Apple Sausage$9.00
Greek Yogurt, Honey & Granola$9.00
One Egg Any Style$6.00
Bread & Preserves$8.00
choice of biscuit, wheat toast or sourdough

Beverages

Juice$8.00
Milk$6.00
Mr. Espresso$8.00
Metz Tea$7.00
Single or Double Espresso$7.90
- Single$7.00
- Double$9.00
Mocha/Latte/Cappuccino$9.00

What 2,578 people are saying

Limewood Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers "terrific" views of the Bay, a vibrant atmosphere, and a friendly staff. The service is "superb," complemented by a "beautiful location" in the Claremont Hotel. While the food receives mixed reviews, the "smash burgers" and "fried chicken" are highlights. Perfect for special occasions and enjoying "million dollar views."

2,578 Reviews

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Phyllis VIP
San Francisco Bay Area62 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 14 on a Sunday at noon. The table was served perfectly and the food all came out at the same time. Selections were numerous so everyone could pick their favorite. The hamburger is outrageously good.
Limewood Bar & RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, and we are happy you enjoyed the service. We thrive on giving great service and making sure guest leave happy.
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Judi VIP
San Francisco Bay Area74 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, view and food. The noise level is my only issue. They should consider replacing the metal tile on the ceiling.
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Rosemary
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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!
Limewood Bar & RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Dear Rosemary, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a great visit at Limewood. It means a lot to our team to know that our efforts made your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warmest regards,
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Robert
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Too expensive. $20 for lettuce salad plus $24 for a small piece of salmon added was $44, far too much $$$ for what was offered. Also too expensive for a plate that had a smallish smash burger and filled up with too many potato french fries. It was as if the kitchen had to fill up the empty space on the plate with fries to make up for the small $24 burger and no salad with it.
Limewood Bar & RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Dear Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that you felt our pricing did not meet your expectations. At Limewood, we strive to provide high-quality ingredients, exceptional service, and a memorable dining experience. Our pricing reflects not only the quality of our dishes but also the care and effort that goes into preparing them. That said, we understand that value is just as important as taste, and your perspective is important to us. We take all customer feedback seriously and will review your comments with our team as we continuously work to improve. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to serve you in the future.
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Jon
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great view of the bay and Berkeley Tennis Club. Secure parking. Excellent food and atmosphere. Part of classic Fairmont Hotel chain. Service was very good. Reservations required. Went on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed late brunch. Always have been happy with the hotel and its services.
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Mike
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and excellent smash burgers. The cocktails were great too.
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Wanda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gorgeous views. Friendly Chef. Delicious food. Wait staff is incredibly gracious and kind. I love this place. Have the fried chicken!
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pinkie
San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our host and server were lovely and attentive. The food was sub-par. Well the rolls were good but the fish dishes dry and tasteless - really not appetizing. The prices are very high but I attribute that to it being an hotel. However the food was much better when it was Paragon, if still as pricey. Cocktails plus views are always a plus but eat somewhere else as there are so many better options
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Lynn
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We live in The Elmwood. Our son and his family were staying at The Claremont so we decided to have brunch up at The Limewood. As it happened to be Father’s Day, the restaurant was perhaps busier than usual. On a few occasions, I have also had lunch there. No matter when I have dined at The Limewood, it’s seemed as if waiters were assigned too many tables as they are rarely to be seen and are unable to provide us with the standard degree of attention waiters are most restaurants give. The food was very good though. Ultimately, our decision to dine there is also greatly influenced by the deck and its view.
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Dave
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Limewood is in a great setting with beautiful views of the Bay and the city. The property is unique and nice with the Bay view on one side and the hills and greenery on the other. The restaurant is clean, modern, and fun with big windows and a big patio. Everyone was very friendly and the service was excellent. The food was "uneven" and disappointing. The bread is amazing with the garlic tallow butter! It looks like the appetizer burger which was giant was a good value. The whole branzino was good and again, great value. However, as I mentioned, it was very uneven. The charcuterie "board" was nothing more than a plate with two meats, two cheeses, two very hard, pickled things that we still aren't sure what we ate, one tiny piece of cauliflower stem, small piece of honey comb and some cracker bread trying to be lahvosh. None of it was chef selected or artisanal or whatever the menu said to hype it up and it was very meager for the $52 charge. One of the meats was mortadella, Italian bologna, come on man!?! The "gem" salad was nothing more than a horrible, soggy Caesar with croutons from the salad kits you buy at Safeway and then with the added salmon, charged $42?!?! Whoever does their menu "marketing" did an amazing job with their descriptions and made it sound like a gourmet meal was about to happen, but that is hardly the case. For such a unique property with great views and menu that sounds like I am eating a Michelin starred restaurant, it was disappointing at best.
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FAQs

Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 549-8585.

Limewood Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2578 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Limewood Bar & Restaurant

41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Domingo at Ashby
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Validated parking up to 2 hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joseph L. Paire III
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://claremontresortandclub.com/dine/limewood-bar-restaurant/
Phone number
(510) 549-8585
Catering
To explore private parties options please email us at limewood@claremontresort.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Private party facilities
To explore private parties options please email us at limewood@claremontresort.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Limewood Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Legacy Dinner -Celebrating 110 Years

½ Fried Chicken

French Fries

Seasonal Oysters

Light Start

Seasonal Fruit Bowl$14.00

Steel-Cut Oatmeal$15.00

Lox & Bagels$25.00

Cage-Free Eggs

Signature Breakfast$27.00

Omelet$20.00

Smoked Salmon Soft Scramble$24.00

Build Your Own Omelet$24.00

California Benedict$24.00

Fresh Off the Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes$18.00

Brioche French Toast$22.00

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes$9.00

Bacon or Chicken Apple Sausage$9.00

Greek Yogurt, Honey & Granola$9.00

One Egg Any Style$6.00

Bread & Preserves$8.00

Beverages

Juice$8.00

Milk$6.00

Mr. Espresso$8.00

Metz Tea$7.00

Single or Double Espresso$7.90

Mocha/Latte/Cappuccino$9.00

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