The Berkeley Boathouse

The Berkeley Boathouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Rashawnda

   Los Angeles13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Jian was amazing! He was humorous and kind and made our entire dining experience a memorable one! He went above and beyond and I enjoyed having him take care of us. I know this was no reflection of the restaurant experience however I feel that it’s worth mentioning that the valet experience was terrible. When we pulled up there was no greeting or offering of assistance. The attendant stayed behind the desk until I got out of the car and walked up to the podium for assistance. As this is the first experience where a hotel guest or restaurant patron is welcomed, this left a lot to be desired. Feel free to pass this on to whomever!
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on April 8, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Rashawnda! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable dining experience at The Berkeley Boathouse. It's great to know that our server Jian made you feel welcome. We also appreciate your feedback on the valet experience. We aim to provide a memorable experience for all our guests and we're sorry to hear that we fell short in this aspect. We'll certainly take your comments into account as we continually strive to improve our services. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Irene

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and fantastic service! Love the view of the marina!
   

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   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on April 17, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Irene! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our food, service, and the view at The Berkeley Boathouse. It's always a pleasure to serve our wonderful guests like you. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Pheplyn

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a reservation for 12:30pm. But kitchen is close at 1:00pm. So we had to order quick. I requested and noted for a special birthday greeting but they did not do it. Had the brunch menu completed different from their website. Was a little disappointed did not see all the brunch menu I’ve seen in social media.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on April 8, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Pheplyn. We apologize for the confusion with your special greeting and timing of the restaurant. We're always trying to provide the best experience for our guests, and we're sorry if we fell short this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to see you again soon for another special occasion!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food doesn’t match the venue, bland and overpriced for its value
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on April 8, 2025

   Dear valued guest, thank you for the feedback, at The Berkeley Boathouse, we aim to provide a unique dining experience that showcases the best of the waterfront, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use them to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.
   

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   Nneka

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Selected this restaurant for dinner while my family was in town for the weekend. Service was great and ambiance was just as pictured online and social media. We enjoyed the food and even took some home because of the decent portion you get. We chose to sit outside on the patio and in the evening the ambiance is so nice with fire pits throughout the patio. She reminded me multiple times that I selected a great choice for dinner. She enjoyed it very much. Thanks for showing my family the hospitality of the bay. ❤️
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on February 24, 2025

   Hi Nneka, thank you for choosing the Berkeley Boathouse and for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, our service, and especially the food. It's great to know that our outdoor seating and fire pits added to your dining experience. We always aim to make our guests feel welcome and we're glad to hear that we succeeded in your case. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another memorable evening.
   

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   Jack

   Nashville2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Valentines day seems to be a bad time to go. Lot’s of people and reduced menu. I think the prices went up from when I went a year ago. I ordered fish and chips and one of my pieces of fish was very tough. I had to leave it on the plate.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on February 24, 2025

   Hello Jack, thank you for choosing The Berkeley Boathouse for your Valentine's Day celebration and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that we fell short to meet your expectation. We always aim to provide the best quality food and service, so we're disappointed to hear that your meal didn't meet the expectations this time. We'll take your comments into consideration and strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
   

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   Armon VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Came to the Berkeley Boathouse on Valentine’s Day. With the limited menu that we received, the following judgement would not be the most astounding as I was expecting to eat off their original menu. I did not indulge in the Valentine’s Day special menu in its entirety, however, the service was impeccable, and that was the greatest part of the dinner. Shoutout Roger!
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on February 24, 2025

   Hello Armon, thank you for choosing The Berkeley Boathouse for your dining destination and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our service. We understand that our menu might not have fully satisfied your expectations and we appreciate your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve and your insights are valuable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Carrie

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love coming to the Boathouse. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and welcoming! The food is so delicious! I would recommend it to anyone.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on February 24, 2025

   Hello Carrie, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Berkeley Boathouse! It's fantastic to know that our friendly staff and delicious food consistently meet your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful dining experience.
   

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   Laleh

   San Francisco1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We ordered the avocado toast, but the bread was not fresh and had been grilled with used oil, giving it an unpleasant smell.
   

   The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on February 24, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Laleh. We're sorry to hear that your avocado toast didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to serve fresh and delicious food, and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short in this instance. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll certainly look into this matter. We appreciate your patronage and hope to serve you again with a better experience.
   

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    Kevin

    Central Coast7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The staff was excellent! Very nice atmosphere. Our waiter was stellar all the way! However, the food was horrible, and unseasoned. I will not be back.
    

    The Berkeley BoathouseResponded on February 24, 2025

    Thanks for the review, Kevin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and service at The Berkeley Boathouse. We're very sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to deliver the best quality, and we apologize if we fell short this time. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food in the future. Thanks again for your feedback!
    

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