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Skates on the Bay
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
"Amazing view of the SF city line and Golden Gate bridge."(20 Tips)
"The clam chowda is the very best!"(3 Tips)
"Grab a cocktail and enjoy the views of the bay."(10 Tips)
"I loved the halibut cheeks off the specials menu."(2 Tips)
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Keith SmithApril 9, 2018Great views at sunset, love the appetizer options, and the elderflower martini are amazing. Make sure to get a table by the windows.
Willard Wheaton DavisAugust 13, 2012Their Halibut Fish & Chips is out of this world- so much flakier and tender than Cod- Try the Crab Cake on Succotash pesto-Sauce- Hmm and what a View! We always get their artichoke dip to begin.
Eve SindelarNovember 10, 2018Scenic views are incredible. Well matched with the fantastic drinks and amazing dinner service. Great food nice menu a lot of choices. Something for everyone.
Alex TenetteSeptember 10, 2014Their sushi is fresh from the bay and surprising really good. Their pork chop is good as well. Nice spot to take on a date
- HeyunJanuary 21, 2018Come for the sunset! Amazing view of the SF city line and Golden Gate bridge. Lavender cosmo is also great.
Jim MartiniMay 26, 2017Great view of SF out over the water. Great craft beer, sushi, raw bar, good prices. What more could you ask for
Steve BSeptember 5, 2015Your vehicles are not safe here. If anything is visible your windows WILL be broken and you WILL lose your stuff.
MereMay 21, 2015Kind of pricey, but great for special occasions. Definitely make a reservation, and definitely try the clam chowder and the prime rib.- Steve BSeptember 5, 2015Bring your belongings with you. Two cars were broken into when I was there for dinner.
Libby Lee-EganJanuary 7, 2017Happy or "social hour" is a really good deal ($5 wine?? Whaaa) but wow that salted caramel martini for dessert was not.- Kris Vera-PhillipsNovember 7, 2010I loved the halibut cheeks off the specials menu. Also enjoyed the buttery jalapeño cornbread and the truffle-infused mashed potatoes. Plus, check out the sweet painting of Cal's Play. Go Bears!
- Yulian KuncheffDecember 2, 2015Get the Artichoke Dip, you won't regret it. Also one of the best Cesaer salads ever.
Michelle GirasoleJanuary 30, 2011The ribs were fall off the bone good, but if you dont like spicy hot food, ask for another side -i loved the indian couscous, but Kris' mouth was burning. (Good excuse to get more of their focaccia!)
Christina MichelleMay 29, 2010Amazing food! Highly recommended! I've had the crab artichoke sandwich, pear walnut salad, pulled pork and fish and chips. All amazing! Great view and prices too!- The clam chowda is the very best! Expect to leave very best broke
Sophie ShafterMarch 28, 2011Been going here with my grandparents since I was a child. Make a reservation and request a window seat, the views are well worth it.
Amazing view, nice interior, but food is a joke. Oysters Rockefeller were overcooked, so the consistency was way off. Fish and chips review: chips = garlicky and great. Fish = 2 chewy & tiny filets.
Aaron KorteJanuary 4, 2013In a word: wow! Great views, service and food. Had the flatiron. Incredible.
Sailing Spoken HereDecember 6, 2010The views of hte bay and bridges from the restaurant bar are the perfect way to enjoy dinner and a Mount Gay Rum cocktail.
Gabriel GuenetteJune 19, 2012awesome view of the city .. good place to take your parents when they visit
Great view. Prefer brunch over lunch/dinner. Get the french toast.
James JohnsonAugust 12, 2011Chef made every disk to excellence, even the ones we requested that weren't on the menu.
Jan PlassJune 5, 2011Attentive waiters, but mediocre food and lame drinks. The 25 for $25 wine special (bottle service only) saved the day, but it was the views of the city that made up for it all.
Christopher Lee-EganOctober 21, 2018Stick to the seafood! The other entrees are decent but not quite worth the price IMO.
Jay A.January 20, 2013Here's a good tip: DON'T EAT HERE! Unless of course you like cold tasteless food and rancid crab. However if those tickle your fancy by all means dine here and enjoy the ensuing food poisoning.
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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 ...
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Tue–Wed
- 3:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Thu
- Noon–8:30 PM
- Fri
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
(510) 549-1900
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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