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Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA

Skates on the Bay

4.5
4.5
7506 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Karsten
  • Delivery & takeout

What 7,506 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for scenic views

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Skates on the Bay offers "spectacular views" of the San Francisco Bay, with many guests praising the "exquisite" food and "friendly and attentive" service. Highlights include "delicious" seafood options and "great" cocktails. While some mention slow service and occasional dish inconsistencies, the overall dining experience is "beautiful" and memorable.

7,506 Reviews
  1. Susan

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Skates for a birthday celebration. There were 5 of us and everyone enjoyed the outing. Food was excellent. We all ordered from the brunch menu. The view, of course, was outstanding. The wait staff were very attentive. I was very happy to see that it was so busy.

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  2. Candy

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is flawless. The delicious garlic bread is worth the splurge. My husband and I shared the Kung Pao calamari. This was the first time I had Asian style sweet calamari and it was seasoned to perfection. He had the filet mignon (I had one bite) which melted in my mouth like butter. We had to ask three times for more bread before our server brought it. To be fair to her, she was not the one who we asked initially. We had asked two food runners first.  I really wanted to dip the extra bread in the broth of my cioppino. I love the cioppino so much, in fact, I’ve never tried anything there that I did not like. We will definitely return for more special occasion dinners. 

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  3. Zac

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much for making our anniversary so special today! Wasnt your typical anniversary but it was definitely a special experience staff was excellent food was excellent and the cleanliness throughout the restaurant was fantastic! You blew us away today and I hope to to see you guys soon! It was a day to remember and glad we spent our memorable day at your restaurant! 5 stars all around. Appreciate everything keep up the hard work!

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  4. Carol

    San Francisco42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much enjoyed the beautiful view of the bay and the delicious food. Our server was helpful and efficient.

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  5. madeleine

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful evening with good food, attentive service, beautiful ambiance and a great, all-encompassing view of the sunset. We so look forward to visiting Skates on the Bay regularly!

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  6. Paul

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and view at reasonable prices! Any questions?

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  7. Luvgreatfood

    West Palm Beach9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views obviously but more than that. Service excellent and great food too.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought our family here for the first time and they couldn’t believe they’d never known about this place. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge and SF skyline combined with the bay and all the sailboats, it was a perfect setting. Our server was so kind and attentive. The food as always delicious, especially the Ora Salmon and the BBQ shrimp. And the desserts are all tasty too.

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  9. madeleine

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and joyful evening in all respects. Food was delicious, as usual. Service was outstanding. Brittany, our main server, was friendly and attentive. Whenever we needed something Brittany or someone else was right there! View was spectacular. We watched the sunset with the Golden Gate Bridge and other bridges in the background. A lovely evening!

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  10. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The mussels in a red curry sauce were amazing. Our server Jay was professional, attentive & friendly.

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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 4.5 stars by 7506 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Skates on the Bay

100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Karsten
  • Delivery & takeout
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