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Babette, Berkeley, CA

Babette

4.6
4.6
141 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting.
Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (510) 845-1652
  • Website
    http://www.babettecafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Hooker and Joan Ellis
  • Private party facilities
    Choose from a vast array of possibilities as we offer a wide selection of catering options to suit your unique vision. Reserve a large table for an intimate gathering or rent our entire restaurant for your event. Crafting memorable experiences within your budget. Give us a call 415-713-3591 or email babetteevents@gmail.com.
  • Location
    2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1613
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    University and Addison
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Babette Large Party Experience

    Multiple dates available
    For parties between 10-20 people, we offer a Large Party Prix Fixe Menu: A multi-course, family style experience which features dishes from our seasonal menu, and is the best way to dine at Babette with a larger group. We consider anything over 20 to be a full by-out and you will need to speak with us directly for details. Our large Prix Fixe Menus are priced separately for either Brunch or Dinner. Brunch- $35 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included) Dinner- $50 per person includes dessert (beverages, tax and gratuity not included) Please note: the entire group must participate. Where possible, we will accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, and of course, you are welcome to add on extra dishes from our menu.
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Menu

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What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    Healthy

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

  • East Bay

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Bay

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Babette is a charming Berkeley eatery celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "wonderful ambience." The delightful patio under a redwood tree offers a perfect setting, enhanced by live jazz and attentive service. Guests rave about the "delicious" ricotta pancakes and inventive dishes, making it "absolutely fabulous" for brunch or dinner.

141 Reviews

  1. Richard

    VIP

    Anchorage

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely brunch with delicious food, very good service and wonderful jazz!!

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  2. Robert

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal with excellent service. Had a wonderful time

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  3. Meredith

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here for an intimate birthday dinner and was blown away. It was the perfect environment for the occasion, and I would definitely go back. We ditched our dinner plans the next night to eat leftovers!

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  4. Valerie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    1.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Upon sitting down for our 7pm reservation, we learned that 3 things on the menu were sold out - and it’s not a huge menu. 2 wines were “sold out” as well. We waited to talk to our server to ask a few questions, 10 mins went by and no one came to our table, so we stood up and left. Also the restaurant was freezing and everyone had their coats on. Won’t be back / bad first impression.

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  5. Laura

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, excellent service, nice people. The atmosphere is great, hip music, great space. The food was delicious. Recommend the gnocchi.

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  6. Laura

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Babette always delivers a top notch experience. The service is amazing, and the pizzas are very large and delicious. If the weather is nice, the back patio is the place to be. We had the mushroom pizza, and the little green salad was really good.

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  7. Alexander

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been dining here since they opened the San Pablo location. My favorite pizza in Berkeley as the crust is the best! Love all the other dishes on the menu too! If you love outdoor dining they have a fantastic area that tends to be very popular for much of the year. A top recommendation by far.

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  8. JANE

    VIP

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place to go with guests who have a variety of eating preferences. Our friends are vegan and the chef adjusted dishes to their preferences. We all agreed the food was outstanding. Delicious food and friendly service.

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  9. Joe

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a friends 71st birthday...outside table was set for 10 when we arrived...very strong heaters and multiple offers of blankets made the experience perfect...Sunday brunch was even nicer with jazz music and no push or hurry from staff...over all an outstanding experience and will be back again as well as encourage others to go...Blueberry ricotta pancakes were awesome

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  10. Ron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the pancakes. Wish they had come with fresh blueberries instead of frozen.

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FAQs

Babette is rated 4.6 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Babette

2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1613

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    University and Addison
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Hooker and Joan Ellis
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.babettecafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (510) 845-1652
  • Private party facilities
    Choose from a vast array of possibilities as we offer a wide selection of catering options to suit your unique vision. Reserve a large table for an intimate gathering or rent our entire restaurant for your event. Crafting memorable experiences within your budget. Give us a call 415-713-3591 or email babetteevents@gmail.com.
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