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Babette, Berkeley, CA

Babette

4.8
4.8
129 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Ambience

  • East Bay

    Best Ambience

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Babette is a delightful Berkeley treasure, offering "outstanding food" and "extraordinary service" in a "lovely" setting. The outdoor patio, adorned with big trees and live music, creates a "romantic yet relaxed" ambiance. Guests rave about creative dishes like the mezze platter and lemon ricotta pancakes. Perfect for brunch or dinner!

129 Reviews

  1. Nina

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our server (today, it was Karen) were unhurried, efficient, attentive and warm. They congratulated us on our anniversary and guided us when we had questions about the menu. The live jazz band was exceptional, and not too loud for us to enjoy conversation. We are already planning our next trip back!

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  2. Tina

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an extraordinary experience. Delicious food, personable service, and a lovely place to spend an evening.

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  3. Denise

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a choice to sit outside or inside - I think either would have been lovely but we chose outside and sat around the fire table - between the fire table, heat lamp and cozy blankets, the temperature was perfect even on a somewhat chilly night and you could not beat the wonderful atmosphere. It was our first time here but will not be the last.

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  4. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pork belly sliders, caesar salad, pizza and wild boar ragu were outstanding. The gnocchi so, so. We thought the lemon cake was quite dry and overpriced at $14. And the aperitif was tasty but hardly two sips worth. Not a great wine selection. Service very friendly and gracious. We booked an early 5:15 dinner in the patio as we have a two-year-old. We sat at the far back at the fire table and my grandson was enchanted and also able to walk around a bit without disturbing other diners. Everyone was very accommodating. Highly recommend Babette!

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  5. K

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible place. Gorgeous decor, wonderful staff, great music, fantastic food.

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  6. Adrienne

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday with a brunch. Twelve happy and well-fed people! We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed incredible food, a jazz ensemble, and a wonderful ambiance. We loved the ricotta pancakes, shrimp toast, and huevos rancheros. Everything was perfect!!

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  7. Maureen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and the food was delicious. I have heard about Babette for a while and I am glad we went there. They truly know how to create an experience for their diners.

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  8. Deborah

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for the Jazz brunch. Highly recommend. The jazz combo was lovely and we could still talk.

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  9. Grace

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous! The weather was perfect for outdoor seating for Sunday brunch. The service was exceptional and the food delicious- plus so nice to hear the jazz group too.

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  10. Ken

    VIP

    San Francisco

    142 reviews

    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining setting, on deck under a redwood tree. The food was excellent,nuanced, complex flavors and original. The deserts are off the charts. A great restaurant.

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FAQs

Babette is rated 4.8 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Babette

2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1613

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    University and Addison
  • Neighbourhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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