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 ...
100 Seawall Dr Berkeley , CA 94710 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO |
Great views at sunset , love the appetizer options, and the elderflower martini are amazing. Make sure to get a table by the windows.
Their 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.
Scenic views are incredible. Well matched with the fantastic drinks and amazing dinner service. Great food nice menu a lot of choices. Something for everyone.
Their sushi is fresh from the bay and surprising really good. Their pork chop is good as well . Nice spot to take on a date
Come for the sunset ! Amazing view of the SF city line and Golden Gate bridge . Lavender cosmo is also great.
Great view of SF out over the water. Great craft beer , sushi , raw bar , good prices. What more could you ask for
Your vehicles are not safe here. If anything is visible your windows WILL be broken and you WILL lose your stuff.
Bring your belongings with you. Two cars were broken into when I was there for dinner .
Kind of pricey , but great for special occasions . Definitely make a reservation , and definitely try the clam chowder and the prime rib .
Happy or "social hour" is a really good deal ($5 wine ?? Whaaa) but wow that salted caramel martini for dessert was not.
I 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!
Super view and good food and service is superb
Get the Artichoke Dip , you won't regret it. Also one of the best Cesaer salads ever.
The 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 !)
Amazing 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
Been going here with my grandparents since I was a child. Make a reservation and request a window seat , the views are well worth it.
Excellent good and service. Gorgeous setting by the bay .
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.
In a word: wow! Great views , service and food. Had the flatiron. Incredible.
Crab cakes , seafood louie, and cream Brûlée
The views of hte bay and bridges from the restaurant bar are the perfect way to enjoy dinner and a Mount Gay Rum cocktail .
Grab a cocktail and enjoy the views of the bay .
awesome view of the city .. good place to take your parents when they visit
Great views . Food not excellent but I highly recommend it!
The clam chowder is excellent here.
Great food! Great service...
Great view . Prefer brunch over lunch/dinner. Get the french toast .
Eat in the bar if you don't want to wait for a table.
Key Lime pie ...ya gotta have it. Oh and the view is nice too. :)
Bread pudding
Go for dinner at sunset .
The bbq smoked prawns are the best i have ever tasted
Chef made every disk to excellence, even the ones we requested that weren't on the menu.
The bread pudding was very good but the mojitos are the real deal!
Attentive 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.
Stick to the seafood ! The other entrees are decent but not quite worth the price IMO.
Here'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.
Go for brunch and get the fried rice and grapefruit mimosa .
Cocktails and seafood/fish!
Scallops . Oysters .
Fish and chips
Nice view on the bay . Food acceptable, but do not expect more
Best happy hour in town .
Went there for coffee and cake . Delicious!
great steak
The view is amazing!
Brig a really warm coat for a walk out the pier .
If you get the prime rib make it medium.
The food was awesome. Generous portion size. Great service. :)
Super good lemon pepper shrimp! Great portion for two for a light meal. - Becky Santana
Jalapeno coleslaw was very generously sized, filled with fresh cilantro and red onion. Fast service. - Travis Close
The Lucky Dog Ranch Italian style beef meatballs with salsa verde are the best we've ever tasted! - BARE Magazine
A beautiful place to hang out and watch the sunset, or just people watch. It can be fun the walk or run (on University) from the University all the way down the pier. - Mere
There's a small beach where you can have lunch and maybe catch a nap! - Catherine M. ????
Bring a blanket to sit on since it's all outside and concrete. Hands down the best music venue I've been to in the Bay Area. Beautiful setup, great acoustics, and performers can see the entire crowd. - Amy Matsuno