The Berkeley

4.4

38 Reviews

$30 and under

French / American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for special occasions

The Berkeley, Boston's newest bistro and wine bar at Hotel AKA Back Bay, offers the perfect setting for post-work gatherings, special occasions, or a relaxing meal outdoors. The Berkeley presents French-inspired fare with a touch of New England, crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Complement your dining experience with expertly crafted cocktails or a selection from our curated wine list. Visit theberkeleyboston.com to view menus and hours.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
154 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
Phone number
(617) 532-3827
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French / American, American, French
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Spring Cocktail Class
US$60.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 28, 2025 only
6:30 p.m.
Step into spring with a hands-on craft cocktail class led by Julia Buccieri. Discover the secrets behind our upcoming seasonal menu while you mix, shake, and sip your way through an interactive evening of fresh flavors. Your Ticket Includes: – Two cocktails to create and enjoy – Light snacks – Cocktail shaker to take home
$1 Oyster Mondays
Multiple dates available
Join us for Monday Night Raw! Start your week on a refreshing note and savor the best of local waters. Enjoy $1 oysters every Monday at The Berkeley.
Friday Night Trivia in Back Bay
Multiple dates available
Friday Night Trivia at The Berkeley Bistro + Bar! Gather your team and test your knowledge every Friday from 7–9 PM with Ponder Trivia. Enjoy a classic pen-and-paper format with fun questions, friendly competition, and prizes—bring your A-game! Trivia takes place on the bar side. Reservations are recommended but not required, and bar seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A food or beverage purchase is required to occupy tables or bar seats.

Offers

Live Music Thursdays
Multiple dates available
Thu - 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a rotating lineup of musicians playing a variety of styles, creating the perfect backdrop for your after-work gathering, night out with friends, or date night. Come by with your friends, grab a seat at the bar or a table, and enjoy the music! Performances will take place on The Berkeley's bar-side. Tickets/Reservations are not needed for this event, seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and beverage purchase is required to occupy tables or bar seats.

What 38 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

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Berkeley is a delightful dining spot offering "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Guests appreciate the "delicious" dishes and "engaging" staff. The prix fixe menu and atmosphere make it perfect for pre-theatre visits. Despite occasional service slowdowns, the overall experience is "wonderful," with standout moments like birthday surprises enhancing the charm.

38 Reviews

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GeorgeA
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quiet Saturday morning brunch. Good service and food. Would return.
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Mike
Greater Boston6 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
For a Sunday night during restaurant week, having only one single person at the restaurant was not a good sign (the individual was at the bar and clearly from the hotel - this restaurant is connected to the hotel). My wife got the crab bisque - not seasoned at all and super fishy. I got the sole. Literarily dumped an entire jar of capers on it and way, way too much lemon. Couldn't eat it was puckering just from the smell. My wife's cocktail cost $26. Terrible, terrible food and not great service. Would never go back.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner at the Berkeley. Cozy ambiance, delicious food, outstanding service. The pre-theatre Prix fixe was perfect! I will definitely be back!!
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lisa VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmosphere were both delicious - they had music entertainment that were awesome !
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Michele
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed dinner at the Berkeley before a show at a local theatre …food was amazing, cocktails were creative, ambience was lovely, and the service was too-notch.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was great at The Berkeley! The staff/service and the food and drinks were amazing. I had a strawberry mocktail, with lime and a splash of club soda (best I ever had), onion soup with Gruyère cheese, and roast chicken on garlic toast with watercress and chicken jus, and ended the dinner a wonderful dessert, mixed berries clafoutis.
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Amelia
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went for Valentine’s Day, couldn’t get the pre fixe menu because of allergies but it did look great. The steak frites was amazing and their sour dough is the perfect starter.
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Judith VIP
Greater Boston51 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our reservation was for 8 people and we brought 10. The Host and waitstaff could not have been nicer and they accommodated us graciously. Service was attentive; food was liked by all. Thank you.
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Diyaselis
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an amazing experience and great options on the prix fixe menu before our show.
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Karl
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I am happy this space has reopened as it was a favorite. The new menu offers a good variety and the filet of sole was delicious. The $9.00 charge for a basket of sourdough bread is not necessary. Our dinner was nearly ruined by a group of shrill, screeching, ear splitting women who were oblivious to others in the room. It must be horrible to be the dining room manager in these situations. Here's a thought: "Ladies" indoor voices please"
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FAQs

The Berkeley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 532-3827.

The Berkeley is rated 4.4 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

154 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(617) 532-3827
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French / American, American, French
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

The Berkeley

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Spring Cocktail Class

$1 Oyster Mondays

Friday Night Trivia in Back Bay

Offers

Live Music Thursdays

Menu

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Berkeley offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Berkeley restaurant rated?

Is The Berkeley currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information