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The Berkeley Boathouse, Berkeley, CA

The Berkeley Boathouse

4.1
4.1
574 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 06:30–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–13:00 Dinner Daily 15:30–23:00
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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 574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Berkeley Boathouse offers a delightful waterfront dining experience with "excellent food" and a "beautiful view." Guests appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff, though service can be inconsistent. While some dishes are overpriced, standout items like fish and chips are praised. The atmosphere is "relaxed and beautiful," perfect for special occasions or casual outings.
574 Reviews
  1. Nicki

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The deck is glorious and service wonderful. Very nice brunch menu.

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  2. Janet

    VIP

    Detroit

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    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.

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  3. Michael

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    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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  4. Dana

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was a ni e experience. I was surprised it was so empty. I also was hoping that there would have been some kind of celebration, but we shut the place down at 10:30 on New Years Eve. The portion of fettuccine was way too large, and the number of scallops was small. It was overpriced. It was an uneventful evening.

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  5. Teresa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for New Year's Eve dinner. Ordered a rack of lamb. Unfortunately all of them were burned.

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  6. Judy

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our terrible experience started with our cocktail order. 1 Manhattan with Bulleit Burbon. Nope - not available. Suggested another popular Burbon. Nope. Not available. Finally conceded to whatever Burbon was available. Because we were waiting so long - we asked to cancel the order. Nope all of a sudden within 5 minutes or so, the drink appeared 1/2 full in the glass for full price. Ordered calamari: old, cold and tasteless. Wanted to order shrimp and lobster roll: Nope, not available. Ordered Beet salad: Lots of rocket thrown on a plate with 3 bits of beets and a little goat cheese with STALE croutons. Clearing out pantry?? For like $20+ The salad was removed from the bill. But the whole experience was unpleasant to say the least. Stay away!! Much nice places in Berkeley and surrounding area than this EXPENSIVE and TERRIBLE nightmare.

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  7. Ola

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Delicious fish and chips. Unnecessarily large portions. And definitely not worth $39. Should be around $20. And there are no kids menus. Priced like Ritz Carlton, but in reality it is way more casual

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  8. John Paul

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are Berkeley locals and The Boathouse is one of our favorite places to dine.
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 10 January 2025
    Thanks for the review, John Paul! We're thrilled to hear that The Berkeley Boathouse is one of your favorite places to dine. It's always wonderful to know that our locals have chosen us as their go-to spot. We're delighted that you enjoyed our food, service, and found good value in your experiences. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Grant

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a disappointing meal. The portion size for the fish was huge. Unfortunately as well as there being too much fish the batter wasn’t particularly inspiring as it needed to be a little thinner and a bit crisper.
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 10 January 2025
    Dear Grant, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience, and we're sorry that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continuously work on improving our dishes. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  10. Roy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst meal I’ve had in a long time, took 40 minutes to get any food, over cooked steak, fish, 4 tiny scallops for over 40 bucks and they’re directly from the freezer
    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on 10 January 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Roy. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Berkeley Boathouse. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional food and service, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We're disappointed to know that the food they didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we assure you that we will address these issues. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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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 4.1 stars by 574 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.

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2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 8 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 06:30–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–13:00 Dinner Daily 15:30–23:00
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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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