Skates on the Bay

Name: Skates on the Bay
Address: 100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA, United States, 94710
Telephone: (510) 549-1900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

7408 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 59 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 549-1900
Website
https://skatesonthebay.com/
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

Location
100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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 captivating dining experience with "breathtaking views" of the Bay. Patrons rave about the "outstanding food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for special occasions. While some reviews mention wait times and service inconsistencies, the overall experience is memorable. The restaurant's scenic location and delicious seafood dishes, especially at sunset, are highly recommended.

7,408 Reviews

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Darlene
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice lunch! Beautiful view of bay bridge , Golden Gate Bridge, the City and boats. Good food
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Chandler
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great sunset, great service; Bibb/apple salad perfect, fried banana split a treat, linguine & crab great
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Madeleine
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very relaxing afternoon at Skates. A beautiful view, delicious brunch, and outstanding service from Jonathan, our server. All staff in the bar area were friendly and helpful, as was our hostess. We look forward to returning on Thanksgiving.
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Kathleen
San Francisco
118 reviews
vip
5.0
118 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Skates on The Bay never ceases to be amazing. The crab & artichoke sip is always great & the proschiutto shareable is fabulous!
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Patrick
Sacramento
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Skates by the Bay has perfect placement on the bay to see downtown S.F. and the Golden Gate Bridge. With a sunset, you can be treated to an amazing event & fishing boats returning all while eating great food. Food is more centered on fish, which you cant go wrong on. I've been many times over 20 years. This time, unfortunately, I felt service and the bar had slipped a bit. We were left wondering where our waiter went, and why bar drinks were so poor. In the past, the bar and service were unwavering, so I'll give it a few more times.
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Joanne
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and gorgeous view ! I had the open face crab melt sandwich and my sister had delicious fish and chips Service was good and all were friendly
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susan
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful lunch with a friend. We were seated next to a window with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and sail boats on the bay. Our server Tara was friendly, helpful, and efficient. She took good care of us. Our entrees and dessert were well prepared and tasty. The Creme Brûlée was especially good - nice custard taste, creamy with a crisp sugar crust.
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silke
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. Our waiter was incredibly attentive. The cocktail was to die for. Food came slowly but the place was packed, so, understandable. Despite having planned for a decent amount of time for dinner, we had to rush our food to make it to the theater in time. Too bad, given how good the food was. So, if you're coming on the weekend, expect an even longer wait time. Really bad was the noise level for our companion who was using his hearing aid. We could hardly talk to each other. Nothing the restaurant is to blame for, I guess. But it diminished the experience significantly.
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Andrea
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shawn, our waiter, was great! He was so attentive and gave us wonderful service. The food was delicious too. We especially enjoyed the Kung Pao Calamari.
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Deborah
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch at Skates. We always love the view and food. Had the salmon poke salad, enough for two! Crab soup delicious and friendly staff. Love the drinks as well. Cheers!
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FAQs

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

Skates on the Bay is rated 4.6 stars by 7408 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 59 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

Additional information

Cross Street
University Ave.
Neighbourhood
Berkeley
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://skatesonthebay.com/
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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Skates on the Bay

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Popular dishes

Seafood Linguini

Kung Pao Calamari

Seafood Bucatini

Menu

What 7,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Skates on the Bay offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Skates on the Bay restaurant rated?

Is Skates on the Bay currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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