The Berkeley Boathouse

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   Nneka

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Selected this restaurant for dinner while my family was in town for the weekend. Service was great and ambiance was just as pictured online and social media. We enjoyed the food and even took some home because of the decent portion you get. We chose to sit outside on the patio and in the evening the ambiance is so nice with fire pits throughout the patio. She reminded me multiple times that I selected a great choice for dinner. She enjoyed it very much. Thanks for showing my family the hospitality of the bay. ❤️
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Hi Nneka, thank you for choosing the Berkeley Boathouse and for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, our service, and especially the food. It's great to know that our outdoor seating and fire pits added to your dining experience. We always aim to make our guests feel welcome and we're glad to hear that we succeeded in your case. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another memorable evening.
   

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   Jack

   Nashville2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Valentines day seems to be a bad time to go. Lot’s of people and reduced menu. I think the prices went up from when I went a year ago. I ordered fish and chips and one of my pieces of fish was very tough. I had to leave it on the plate.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Hello Jack, thank you for choosing The Berkeley Boathouse for your Valentine's Day celebration and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that we fell short to meet your expectation. We always aim to provide the best quality food and service, so we're disappointed to hear that your meal didn't meet the expectations this time. We'll take your comments into consideration and strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
   

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   Armon VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Came to the Berkeley Boathouse on Valentine’s Day. With the limited menu that we received, the following judgement would not be the most astounding as I was expecting to eat off their original menu. I did not indulge in the Valentine’s Day special menu in its entirety, however, the service was impeccable, and that was the greatest part of the dinner. Shoutout Roger!
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Hello Armon, thank you for choosing The Berkeley Boathouse for your dining destination and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our service. We understand that our menu might not have fully satisfied your expectations and we appreciate your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve and your insights are valuable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Carrie

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love coming to the Boathouse. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and welcoming! The food is so delicious! I would recommend it to anyone.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Hello Carrie, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Berkeley Boathouse! It's fantastic to know that our friendly staff and delicious food consistently meet your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful dining experience.
   

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   Laleh

   San Francisco1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We ordered the avocado toast, but the bread was not fresh and had been grilled with used oil, giving it an unpleasant smell.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Laleh. We're sorry to hear that your avocado toast didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to serve fresh and delicious food, and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short in this instance. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll certainly look into this matter. We appreciate your patronage and hope to serve you again with a better experience.
   

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   Kevin

   Central Coast7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The staff was excellent! Very nice atmosphere. Our waiter was stellar all the way! However, the food was horrible, and unseasoned. I will not be back.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Thanks for the review, Kevin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and service at The Berkeley Boathouse. We're very sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to deliver the best quality, and we apologize if we fell short this time. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food in the future. Thanks again for your feedback!
   

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   John

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent. The Calamari Fritti was soft and lightly breaded, just the way I like it. The Cioppino was generously portioned and well prepared. The cheesecake was tasty, I only wish it was bigger! Our server was amazing. She gave us time to linger. After the Cioppino, when I asked about a wet nap, she brought me a damp cloth napkin to clean my hands and a fresh napkin to dry my hands.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Calamari Fritti, Cioppino, and cheesecake. We take pride in our generous portion sizes and strive to prepare our dishes to perfection. It's great to know that you appreciated our attentive service. We hope to see you again soon at The Berkeley Boathouse!
   

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   Nicki

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The deck is glorious and service wonderful. Very nice brunch menu.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Hello Nicki, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the deck at The Berkeley Boathouse and found our brunch menu to your liking. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to offer a wonderful dining experience are appreciated by our valued guests like you. We're committed to providing value in all aspects of our service and your feedback helps us in that endeavor. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Janet VIP

   Detroit49 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Went with four adults, 3 year old and newborn. They were very accommodating providing us a table with room for the stroller. Waiter attentive. Food very good.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025

   Hello Janet, thank you for choosing The Berkeley Boathouse and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time and that our staff was able to accommodate your needs. It's always our goal to provide attentive service and delicious food to all our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon.
   

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    Michael

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Nice table very quiet Roger our server was excellent. only free parking is across the street parking in their lot is $40. The crab and shrimp sandwich was excellent though a little overpriced at $29 . The Caesar salad was average The calamari appetizer was great and we really enjoyed the wine flights. Would go back early enough to watch the sunset from the patio 
    

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