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The Berkeley Boathouse, Berkeley, CA

The Berkeley Boathouse

4.2
4.2
559 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Enjoy a diversified and innovative menu prepared by our culinary team highlighting fresh, local ingredients paying tribute to purveyors from California and the Bay Area. With an emphasis on contemporary California cuisine, the Boathouse menu is inspired by the Berkeley waterfront offering the classic California dishes infused with global influences in an artful presentation to amuse your senses. Designed for sharing, our well-balanced menu consists of a selection of small plates, flatbreads, sides, composed salads, and main entrées.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 665-7171
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Albert Nguyen-Phuoc
  • Catering
    Catering and event space available
  • Private party facilities
    At Berkeley Boathouse, we are always looking for ways to exceed your expectations. Contact us to inquire about hosting a private event. Our delicious food and inviting atmosphere with water and skyline views, is perfect for small events.For inquiries of party of 13 - 20 Guests please email information to info@berkeleyboathouse.com
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    University Avenue
  • Parking details
    We provide self-parking validation stamp at the restaurant for complimentary parking on the premises
  • Public transit
    AC Transit stop one block from the hotel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Berkeley Boathouse offers a scenic dining experience with "spectacular" ambiance and beautiful views. Guests rave about the "wonderful" service and fresh, delicious food. While some mention slow service, the staff is generally described as friendly and accommodating. Ideal for romantic dates or relaxed meals, especially on the outdoor patio.

559 Reviews
  1. Dayna

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The boathouse is a great location that has fallen into a bit of disrepair. Menu was limited, food a bit over seasoned but good. Quite expensive. You’re paying for the convenience of the location at the hotel I suppose. Evening service was good. Breakfast was less than good. Seemed they over burdened the servers.

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  2. Peter

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful, the dining room was comfortable and well designed. Nothing to complain about.
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our staff to be friendly and helpful. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon at The Berkeley Boathouse.

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  3. Deborah

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my guest was a vegan and sent her selection back. It was one of her favorite vegan dishes but wasn’t cooked properly. One of my guest and I had the traditional Thanksgiving turkey it was cold, We sent it back and it was returned slightly warmer. It was good when i warmed it at home but cold turkey and mashed potatoes was difficult to try to eat. Others who had Fish and chips raved about it.
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Deborah, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Berkeley Boathouse. We're sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback about the meal. We always strive to deliver the best quality food, and your comments will help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience.

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  4. Shay

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with my boyfriend to talk and grab something to eat . The place was perfect ! we could be quiet or loud without any complaints . Food and service was amazing . Great date night experience
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Shay, thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing The Berkeley Boathouse for your date night! We're thrilled to hear that you and your boyfriend had a great experience. It's great to know that you enjoyed your time with us, both in terms of the atmosphere and the food and service. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment for all our guests, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Pascha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was awesome and the food was great. We are going to come back during the day for the view and to try their brunch!
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Pascha, thank you so much for your review and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and the view. It's great to know that our waitress made your dining experience even better. We're also delighted that you plan to come back during the day for the brunch. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  6. Marina

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I made a reservation for 12:45 and was told the place closed at 1:00 and the only do brunch with a selective menu

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  7. Susan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a hidden treasure! We had been there before in small groups, but we had 8 of us and they were very accomidating.
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 5 November 2024
    Dear Susan, thanks for taking a time to leave the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your previous visits to The Berkeley Boathouse and that you appreciated our team's accommodation of your large group. We strive to make every visit a special one for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Julie

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, we sat outside. Our waitress was wonderful and so welcoming. Excellent food! Exceeded our expectations!
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 5 November 2024
    Dear Julie, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful view and the food at The Berkeley Boathouse. It's a pleasure to have you dine with us. We're also glad to know that our waitress made you feel welcome and that you exceeded our expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Jane

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a very nice experience at The Boathouse. Staff was friendly and exceptional in serving us from the word "go." We also really enjoyed the relaxed and beautiful ambience on the outdoor patio facing the ocean. Neither of us were as hungry as we could have been and we didn't order very much food. My salad was exceptionally fresh and my friend's steak was done to his liking, which he enjoyed very much.
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 5 November 2024
    Dear Jane, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend had a great experience at The Berkeley Boathouse. It's great to know that our friendly staff and the relaxed ambiance contributed to your positive experience. We're also glad to hear that our salads and steaks met your expectations. We always strive to provide exceptional service, and it sounds like we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. MaryAnn

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a nice surprise! Food was good and the drinks too!
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 5 November 2024
    Dear MaryAnn, we're very glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Berkeley Boathouse! It's great to know that our food and drinks were to your liking. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

The Berkeley Boathouse offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Berkeley Boathouse also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 665-7171.

The Berkeley Boathouse is rated 4.2 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

The Berkeley Boathouse does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Berkeley Boathouse

200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94710

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    University Avenue
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We provide self-parking validation stamp at the restaurant for complimentary parking on the premises
  • Public transit
    AC Transit stop one block from the hotel
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Albert Nguyen-Phuoc
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 665-7171
  • Catering
    Catering and event space available
  • Private party facilities
    At Berkeley Boathouse, we are always looking for ways to exceed your expectations. Contact us to inquire about hosting a private event. Our delicious food and inviting atmosphere with water and skyline views, is perfect for small events.For inquiries of party of 13 - 20 Guests please email information to info@berkeleyboathouse.com
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