Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. East Bay
  5. Berkeley
Comal, Berkelely, CA
Award-winning

Comal

4.7
4.7
425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 40 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
COMAL is a gathering place located in Berkeley’s bustling Arts District, just north of the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. The restaurant is housed in a single-story building (circa 1927) and features a lush, secluded rear patio with a full bar, covered dining area, and al fresco beer garden with fire pit.

Executive Chef Matt Gandin creates earthy, modern interpretations of dishes from throughout Mexico, with emphasis on Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. We offer an “all-Mexican” list of craft cocktails, house-made sangritas paired with our curated collection of agave spirits, and a diverse selection of local beer and wine on tap.

Also please note that Comal charges a 20% service charge in lieu of tips.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 926-6300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Gandin
  • Catering
    Comal Next Door Catering offers catering for large group gatherings of all shapes and sizes through both CND Berkeley and CND Oakland. Please visit our website for more information https://www.comalberkeley.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Comal offers various group dining experiences depending on group size and time of day. We also offer full and partial buyouts of our dining room and patio areas on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of group size, we will work closely with you to create an experience tailored to the particulars of your group. Please visit www.comalberkeley.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    University
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Comal offers a fantastic dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about its "perfect ambience" and "creative menu." The margaritas and flan are particularly notable, while the "attentive" staff and "warm, inviting" atmosphere make it a favorite spot in Berkeley.
425 Reviews
  1. Shouvonik

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a some great food and well designs cocktails. Service was efficient and the ambiance was nice.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Jesus

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had fun and the food was delicious. The staff was attentive.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Charles

    VIP

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food, casual and fairly quiet in the rear garden at around 5 pm. Great location.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Juri

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, friendly staff, excellent margaritas.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jean-Luc

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner at Comal. The food and cocktails were both delicious, and our waitress was great, offering helpful recommendations. The only downsides were that the rest of the staff seemed inattentive, simply dropping plates on the table without a word, and we felt rushed out way before 9:30 pm.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Martha

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the the food was excellent! I’m coming here again.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Cathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always! Comal is a great local spot with good food and great drinks

    Is this helpful?

  8. Cat

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go there!!! Comal combines the perfect ambience, cocktails, food, music, and comfort, not to mention good value.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Harold

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been dining at Comal ever since it opened, probably 15 years now, and it is always consistent. They serve a great margarita and in my opinion have the greatest flan in the known universe. My only regret is they no longer offer Bohemia beer in a bottle, in fact they don’t even serve Bohemia anymore. Other than that it is one of our go to restaurants in Berkeley.

    Is this helpful?

  10. MARILYN

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like Mexican food - love to start with a Marguerita and guacamole and go on from there to more innovative turns on the traditional dishes - you'll love Comal. My son and I were delighted to be able to spend the last evening of his short visit to Berkeley here.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Comal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 926-6300.

Comal is rated 4.7 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Comal

2020 Shattuck Ave, Berkelely, CA 94704

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    University
  • Neighbourhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Gandin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 926-6300
  • Catering
    Comal Next Door Catering offers catering for large group gatherings of all shapes and sizes through both CND Berkeley and CND Oakland. Please visit our website for more information https://www.comalberkeley.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Comal offers various group dining experiences depending on group size and time of day. We also offer full and partial buyouts of our dining room and patio areas on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of group size, we will work closely with you to create an experience tailored to the particulars of your group. Please visit www.comalberkeley.com
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo