Limewood Bar & Restaurant

Name: Limewood Bar & Restaurant
Address: 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA, United States, 94705
Telephone: (510) 549-8585
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2454 Reviews

$31 to $50

Unspecified

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(510) 549-8585
Website
http://limewoodrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Joseph L. Paire III
Catering
To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Private party facilities
To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Location
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
Neighbourhood
Berkeley
Cross Street
Domingo at Ashby
Parking details
Complimentary self parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Heritage Dinner - New Year's Eve
US$227.94 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
In collaboration with Chef Michelle McQueen, Chef Joseph Paire will host a dining experience at Limewood on Tuesday, December 31st, from 5:00 p.m. Limited Reservations available. The menu is $175 per person, and the wine pairing supplement is $115.00 per person (excluding tax & gratuity) chanterelle mushroom galette feta, caramelized shallot, Thai basil, persimmon buttermilk fried quail caviar creme fraiche, sweet potato hot sauce pan roasted Pacific striped bass escovitch sauce hoppin’ john charred arrowhead cabbage pippin apples chimichurri braised oxtail baby collard greens, sweet potato gnocchi chocolate mousse with Tsar Nicolai caviar toasted pecan graham cracker, salted caramel, Valrhona chocolate, meringue

What 2,454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Great for scenic views
East Bay
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers a stunning view of the Bay Area, complemented by a vibrant atmosphere and friendly service. Diners rave about the "best fried chicken in NorCal" and the "amazing views of SF Bay." Although some find it pricey, many appreciate the varied menu and delightful cocktails.

2,454 Reviews

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Jerry
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Over priced drinks. $24 for a martini! Ridiculous!Overcooked fish and chicken. Absolutely no moisture left. Validation for parking didn’t work. Had to pay $9.00 to get out of the lot in the pouring rain. My last experience wasn’t much better. Never again will I risk spending $150 per person for a lousy meal. Service was excellent. I hope the new owners keep the wait staff, fire the managers and completely replace the kitchen. Absolutely no pride in what they put on the plate.
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Alonya
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good. We had a 9:15 reservation and they seated us around 9:25. Once the took our order it was a rush to get or order in because of last call which dampened the mood a bit.
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Kristi
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was fantastic! Unfortunately the place was very very noisy And we strained to hear each other talk. They tell me that new management is coming in and we very much hope they will put in carpets and acoustical tile so that we can enjoy this place much more.
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Julie
San Francisco
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good service. There is nothing special about the ambiance, excepting the beautiful city view. The tables could have used a flower, or greenery and a placemat. Maybe you’d call it contemporary ( stark) casual. The spacing of tables is good, lighting was soft. Pricey for what you get. No garnish on plates, $16 for an order of Parker house rolls. Food was not very hot when it arrived ( except for French fries). It was cool area by windows, I guess to be expected for fabulous city view. Overall pleasant but by no means outstanding.
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Carol
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Charging valet parking fee on top of a parking feeis over the top ridiculous.
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Willy
VIP
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great wait staff, everything was great, they need to warn people about the hot dipping sauce served with rock fish appetizer. My wife was OK after about a gallon of ice water!
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Barbara
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful venue for family holiday luncheon! Excellent service and good quality food. Waitress was amazing - efficient and considerate- took family photos for us
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Wendell
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fried chicken was done to perfection. It was moist inside with a crispy coating on the outside. The Parker rolls were delicious and the gem salad made the meal complete. We shared everything because the serving size was quite generous. Highly recommended but make sure you have a reservation.
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Tony
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Being the holidays it was very busy and noisy and the staff was spread pretty thin making the service a bit slow but it was still good. I have eaten a number of times at this restaurant and this time I was shocked at how expensive everything was. Everything from the drinks to the appetizers and food were, in my opinion, way overpriced. I can get much better value at other restaurants and get as good or better food. Granted the Claremont offers great views that are hard to beat but it still didn't justify the the exorbitant prices.
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Georgine
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Very noisy--food couldn't outweigh not being able to have a conversation without shouting.
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FAQs

Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 549-8585.

Limewood Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 2454 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Limewood Bar & Restaurant

41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Domingo at Ashby
Neighbourhood
Berkeley
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary self parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joseph L. Paire III
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://limewoodrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(510) 549-8585
Catering
To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Private party facilities
To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Limewood Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Heritage Dinner - New Year's Eve

Menu

What 2,454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Limewood Bar & Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Limewood Bar & Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Limewood Bar & Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information