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Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA

Skates on the Bay

4.5
4.5
7517 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 61 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

  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 7,517 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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 "consistently excellent food" and "gorgeous views of the bay," making it a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious seafood" and attentive service, often highlighting the restaurant's beautiful setting as a major draw. Despite occasional service delays, the overall dining experience is "memorable" and worth a visit.
7,517 Reviews

  1. Marshall VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Let’s face it - you’re there for the view not the food, but everything is solid enough that we keep going back! Besides, it’s fun and a Berkeley institution.

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  2. Nancy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food. The ambience and the gorgeous view of the bay, especially at sunset, is not to be missed.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice menu and great service! Seafood was fresh and delicious!

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  4. Angelina

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We waited about 20 minutes even though we had a reservation, which wasn’t fun but other than that everything was fantastic. The food, the view, the service …. A Bay Area staple for seafood

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  5. Jeffrey

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a thoroughly mediocre food factory. There is no warmth. No welcome. The food is below average and considering the price almost insultingly bad. Swordfish cooked dry. Sauce not served when plate arrived. The accompanying vegetables were cold. Calamari were gooey. Banana ice cream desert would be bested by Dairy Queen. On arrival the hostesses seemed intent on doing everything accept greeting guests. It's sad because the setting is gorgeous.

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  6. Michelle

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner! We loved the burrata appetizer, the trio seafood and the wine. Also, the zero alcohol cocktails were excellent!! We appreciate that you seated us near the windows and the special dessert was a surprise and lovely! A very memorable occasion- thank you!! And a giant shout out to our server -Mark T. Was superb!

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  7. Rita

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved table for 15. They had us listed for 7. I pulled up my confirmation he said he had to get approval from manager to sit 15 people. We waited an extra 15-20 minutes for them to clean off other tables. The service was extremely slow but the food was definitely worth waiting for especially the dessert.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can always depend on Skates to deliver and impress those I bring with me.

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  9. David VIP

    San Diego134 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster bisque was very good. The "little gem" salad was actually romaine with lots of crumbled blue cheese and a bit of dressing. Enjoyable if not exceptional. Service was distracted ... we asked to order when the water came but no ... and again when the drinks came but no ... and then eventually we were able to order. Good thing we weren't in a hurry. We ended up having a 2.5 hour leisurely lunch including dessert..

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food delicious, good ambience and felt worth the drive. I was worried would be touristy and was not… it’s a “venue” but worth it and v good food

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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 7517 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 61 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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