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Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA

Skates on the Bay

4.5
4.5
7484 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay now boasts a modern and stunning decor, a new Raw Bar, elegant Private Dining Room and innovative local-driven menus.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (510) 549-1900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Karsten
  • Catering
    View our catering menu on our website. Email events@skatesonthebay.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Room offers groups (72 seated and 80 standing) the opportunity to enjoy their special event in a glass-walled private area, without compromising the breathtaking views that Skates on the Bay is known for. For menus and availability call (510) 549-1900 or submit an inquiry.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Boland: (510) 549-1900
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    University Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The AC Transit, #9
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for scenic views

  • East Bay

    Seafood

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Skates on the Bay offers a stunning view of the San Francisco Bay with "fantastic" service and "delicious" food. Guests rave about its relaxing ambiance, perfect for special occasions. The "amazing" seafood, particularly the clam chowder and salmon dishes, are highly recommended. Reservations for window seating enhance the experience.
7,484 Reviews
  1. karen

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 5 had a late Sunday lunch. We were lucky to have a window seat but actually you have a beautiful view from wherever you are seated because of the large floor to ceiling windows over looking the bay. The menu choices were so great that it took us a long time to decide. Everybody loved their meal. Baby gem wedge with grilled Salmon and house made blue cheese was excellent. I also recommend the lobster and shrimp roll.thats s hard one to get just right without a lot of mayo. We had steamed clames and the shrimp and salmon Louie. The shrimp On the Louie were jumbo size. Sean , our waiter was such a wonderful server Very engaging and jumped right in to share with us guests favorites as well as his own and we really appreciated that since we couldn’t decide. Skates really exceeded my expectations all the way around. Especially the quality of the food!

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  2. Alice

    VIP

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Noisy diners everywhere but happy noises,spectacular view,great food from fish to prime ribs. Only one trivial complaint. That is NOT New York cheesecake!!!😅

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  3. Neil

    VIP

    San Francisco

    90 reviews

    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food fare…. Great views of the Berkeley/San Francisco bay and Golden Gate Bridge!

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  4. Fred

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food, location, and atmosphere were great. I highly recommend Skates.

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  5. Heidi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service was wonderful. We really had a wonderful time. Our server, Kenny, was excellent.

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  6. Pamela

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The lunch menu was a little limited in terms of entrees but what we did order was good. Service for two was slow due to several very large parties. The view of the Bay is wonderful. I might suggest more decor to make it updated.

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  7. Gabrielle

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had lovely birthday dinner here. They do use soy oil in the fryer, but cook with other oils. We got there at 4:30 so we could enjoy the sunset. There is not a bad view in the place. We were seated near the bathroom so it was a bit awkward with the door swinging behind my chair. I would leave that table as a last resort when all other tables are full. Luckily it wasn't busy when we were there, so we mostly had that side of the place to ourselves. Our server was great, very sweet and got the timing of dishes out perfectly. We had the crab app, and crab & shrimp pasta (yum!) and prime rib. He gave me a creme brulee (so good) for my bday, and we also got the carrot cake (SO sweet). Overall we had a great experience and will be back especially when we have visitors.

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  8. Shereema

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a party of 8 which was challenging getting everyone there at a given time. Unfortunately I had to adjust time 3 times because of those challenges, but we were accommodated well without a problem. I am a Women’s Advocate and Writer who went to Skates to celebrate the release of my book, In My Own Words of which the women participated in sharing their stories of survival. I highly recommend this beautiful venue

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  9. Tom

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I visited one of our favorite restaurants for a nice dinner with our 25 year old daughter, and had a great evening. The food and drinks were excellent as was the service. We will be back Skates on the Bay!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Joan

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food great and service pretty good. One diner’s salad (main) took about a half an hour to arrive at the table. Everyone else had been served. The setting is wonderful and our waiter was gracious (other than the one over due meal). Drinks delish - spicy prickly pear margarita was the bomb!!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Skates on the Bay offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Skates on the Bay also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 549-1900.

Skates on the Bay is rated 4.5 stars by 7484 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Skates on the Bay

100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    University Ave.
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The AC Transit, #9
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Karsten
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 549-1900
  • Catering
    View our catering menu on our website. Email events@skatesonthebay.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Room offers groups (72 seated and 80 standing) the opportunity to enjoy their special event in a glass-walled private area, without compromising the breathtaking views that Skates on the Bay is known for. For menus and availability call (510) 549-1900 or submit an inquiry.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Boland: (510) 549-1900
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