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Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA

Skates on the Bay

4.6
4.6
7408 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

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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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Skates on the Bay

100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    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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