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Venus - Berkeley

4.0
4
759 Reviews
$30 and under
Organic
2327 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Established in 2000, Venus in Berkeley is named for the morning and evening star. Sourcing directly from the local Californian fields and ranches to provide tasty meals with a wholesome origin is how Venus has made a mark on the local community. No cans, freezers or microwaves are allowed in the kitchen which means every creation that exits the kitchen is made from scratch and full of flavor. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Venus offers guests a selection of small and large plates and salads with options for vegan, gluten-free and paleo dishes. You will not want to miss out on the piri piri chicken with mashed butterballs, griddled zucchini, carrots and lacinato kale or the slow roasted pork sandwich with gruyere and chipotle mayo.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm; Saturday - Sunday: 8:00am - 2:15pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am - 2:15pm; Dinner: Thursday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Sundays & Mondays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Amy Murray
  • Neighborhood
    Berkeley
  • Cross street
    Bancroft
  • Parking details
    Street parking, UC Bancroft & Oxford Lots near by, more parking information at http://www.venusrestaurant.net
  • Public transit
    3 Blocks South of Downtown Berkeley BART Station, more information at http://www.venusrestaurant.net
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 759 people are saying

Venus - Berkeley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 0.2Value

NoiseModerate

759 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 21, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food! Good wine and service. A bit noisy.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 20, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere was great. Interesting euro pricing with tip included. Prices were fair and everything we had was great. The chicken had a great tangy sauce. The lamb tag one was perfect for the cool night and the wild salmon was also good. The mushroom appetizer was tasty with tang of sherry. A definite 'will go back' to place for us.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 13, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food (a nice healthy range of options on the dinner menu) and friendly, professional service: we felt pampered and pleased at every moment! Warm, casual, and cozy atmosphere.

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  4. Hank88 VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 29, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not exactly inexpensive but still a good value as their food is very good and the portions large!

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  5. SandraA

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 18, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter may have been new. Offered wrong information about the special of the day. The cheese plate came in without a main ingredient AND waiter did not know the cheeses. She was very friendly, almost too friendly. Always great food. Prices are high, but it's worth the treat. Loud. Can they store the broom somewhere else than in the bathroom?

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  6. Makkie VIP

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We came here before the theater and the mezze was delicious. The entrees were interesting and tasty. The service was friendly and warm. This is a delightful place for dinner.l

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  7. jenn

    Sacramento9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 17, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but I wouldn't say any of it was spectacular. What was great was the relaxed environment and friendly (if slow) service. It allowed my friend and I to linger and laugh for over two hours without feeling rushed or the need to order more. I would definitely return. Very small restaurant tho, probably not good a fit (literally) for large

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  8. 50AndCounting

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice little restaurant. Good food and service in a collegw town even!

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  9. LyndaC

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time, the food was amazing, I enjoyed the open windows onto the street, it was a lovely evening, the staff was friendly and on top of things. We will be back.

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  10. JimmyQ

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 18, 2016

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife was happy with her meal. I had the cod and chips. The cod was in "gujons", i.e. more batter than fish. The portion of chips was minute. It was all cold. I had a dessert but still left the restaurant hungry.

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FAQs

Venus - Berkeley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 540-5950.

Venus - Berkeley is rated 4 stars by 759 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Venus - Berkeley

2327 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bancroft
  • Neighborhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm; Saturday - Sunday: 8:00am - 2:15pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am - 2:15pm; Dinner: Thursday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Sundays & Mondays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking, UC Bancroft & Oxford Lots near by, more parking information at http://www.venusrestaurant.net
  • Public transit
    3 Blocks South of Downtown Berkeley BART Station, more information at http://www.venusrestaurant.net
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amy Murray
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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