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The Berkeley, Boston, MA

The Berkeley

4.5
4.5
39 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Berkeley Bistro + Bar, located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, serves New England classic dishes with a touch of French-bistro inspiration, crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Pair your meal with an expertly prepared cocktail or a selection from our thoughtfully curated wine list.

Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a special occasion, The Berkeley provides the perfect setting. Enjoy the lively atmosphere on our Bar Side—or opt for our Dining Room side— where a refined bistro-style experience awaits.

Weather permitting, The Berkeley’s outdoor terraces offer a charming al fresco setting. Please note that outdoor seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are not accepted.

The Berkeley is located within Hotel AKA Back Bay. Visit theberkeleyboston.com to explore seasonal menus, hours, private event options, and weekly happenings.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Spring Cocktail Class

    $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 28, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Step into spring with a hands-on craft cocktail class led by Julia Buccieri. Discover the secrets behind our upcoming seasonal menu while you mix, shake, and sip your way through an interactive evening of fresh flavors. Your Ticket Includes: – Two cocktails to create and enjoy – Light snacks – Cocktail shaker to take home
    Spring Cocktail Class Photo
  • $1 Oyster Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Monday Night Raw! Start your week on a refreshing note and savor the best of local waters. Enjoy $1 oysters every Monday at The Berkeley.
    $1 Oyster Mondays Photo
  • Friday Night Trivia in Back Bay

    Multiple dates available
    Friday Night Trivia at The Berkeley Bistro + Bar! Gather your team and test your knowledge every Friday from 7–9 PM with Ponder Trivia. Enjoy a classic pen-and-paper format with fun questions, friendly competition, and prizes—bring your A-game! Trivia takes place on the bar side. Reservations are recommended but not required, and bar seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A food or beverage purchase is required to occupy tables or bar seats.
    Friday Night Trivia in Back Bay Photo

Offers

  • Live Music Thursdays

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Enjoy a rotating lineup of musicians playing a variety of styles, creating the perfect backdrop for your after-work gathering, night out with friends, or date night. Come by with your friends, grab a seat at the bar or a table, and enjoy the music! Performances will take place on The Berkeley's bar-side. Tickets/Reservations are not needed for this event, seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and beverage purchase is required to occupy tables or bar seats.
    Live Music Thursdays Photo
  • Marathon Monday Live Music

    Apr 21, 2025 only
    Celebrate Boston’s Marathon Monday with live music on The Berkeley’s outdoor terrace! 🎶 Weather permitting, from 2–6 PM, enjoy acoustic sounds from Chris Gardino & Zahra Lux while soaking in the vibrant race day energy. Capacity is limited—seating and standing areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Marathon Monday Live Music Photo

What 39 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Berkeley is a delightful dining spot offering "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Guests appreciate the "delicious" dishes and "engaging" staff. The prix fixe menu and atmosphere make it perfect for pre-theatre visits. Despite occasional service slowdowns, the overall experience is "wonderful," with standout moments like birthday surprises enhancing the charm.
39 Reviews
  1. Maureen VIP

    Greater Boston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. It was attentive and just exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious. We will be back! Enjoyed the crab bisque, burrata and beet salad, filet of sole and steak frites. Delicious creme brule and flourless chocolate cake. Waiter recommended a wine by the glass special and enjoyed that as well. 10/10

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  2. GeorgeA

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet Saturday morning brunch. Good service and food. Would return.

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  3. Mike

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    For a Sunday night during restaurant week, having only one single person at the restaurant was not a good sign (the individual was at the bar and clearly from the hotel - this restaurant is connected to the hotel). My wife got the crab bisque - not seasoned at all and super fishy. I got the sole. Literarily dumped an entire jar of capers on it and way, way too much lemon. Couldn't eat it was puckering just from the smell. My wife's cocktail cost $26. Terrible, terrible food and not great service. Would never go back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner at the Berkeley. Cozy ambiance, delicious food, outstanding service. The pre-theatre Prix fixe was perfect! I will definitely be back!!

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  5. lisa VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were both delicious - they had music entertainment that were awesome !

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  6. Michele

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dinner at the Berkeley before a show at a local theatre …food was amazing, cocktails were creative, ambience was lovely, and the service was too-notch.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was great at The Berkeley! The staff/service and the food and drinks were amazing. I had a strawberry mocktail, with lime and a splash of club soda (best I ever had), onion soup with Gruyère cheese, and roast chicken on garlic toast with watercress and chicken jus, and ended the dinner a wonderful dessert, mixed berries clafoutis.

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  8. Amelia

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Valentine’s Day, couldn’t get the pre fixe menu because of allergies but it did look great. The steak frites was amazing and their sour dough is the perfect starter.

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  9. Judith VIP

    Greater Boston51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was for 8 people and we brought 10. The Host and waitstaff could not have been nicer and they accommodated us graciously. Service was attentive; food was liked by all. Thank you.

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  10. Diyaselis VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing experience and great options on the prix fixe menu before our show.

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FAQs

The Berkeley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 532-3827.

The Berkeley is rated 4.5 stars by 39 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 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Berkeley

154 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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