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Food - Skates on the Bay, Berkeley, CA

Skates on the Bay

4.5 (7887)
$31 to $50
Seafood
100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

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Skates on the Bay

4.5
$31 to $50
Seafood
Berkeley

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 98 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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
    Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront destination located at the Berkeley Marina, offering unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay.With modern décor, a stunning glass‑walled Private Dining Room, and fresh, locally inspired seafood menus, it’s the perfect setting for celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Boland: (510) 549-1900
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross street
    University Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Skates on the Bay.

4.5

4.5
(7887)
  • 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 impresses with "exquisite views," delicious seafood, and a "welcoming atmosphere." Notable dishes include "crab cake Benedict and lobster bisque," while the "salmon was fresh and Alaska quality." While service can be inconsistent during peak times, the "friendly and attentive staff" contribute to a memorable dining experience.
7,887 Reviews
  1. Frannie

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Birthday Celebration at Skates was “Excellent”. The Service and Food was very enjoyable as always. This is the spot we choose for our Celebration always.

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  2. Jasmine

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! Our server in particular was amazing. He was super friendly and personable and regularly made sure we had everything we needed. All the staff in general were genuinely kind, professional and seemed to enjoy working there, which is always nice to see. The food was absolutely delicious and we appreciated the birthday dessert, creme brulee. Can't forget the amazing views as well. Definitely recommend.

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  3. gail

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab sandwich was a little off- too much mayo perhaps. It was better last time.

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  4. Marc Gold

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice location. Great big room. But very very loud. Great lighting. Service was solid. Food was good. I wouldn’t say memorable but everything was good. Crème Brûlée was huge! I’d come again.

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  5. madeleine

    San Francisco Bay Area48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our birthday celebration was wonderful in every way. Eddie, our host, gave us a very nice table. Corey , our server, was excellent in every way ---attentive, efficient and kind. Thank you!

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  6. Bob

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the overall experience - the view of the bay from our table was amazing. The kalbi beef buns appetizer and the clam chowder was delicious. The entrees- Fiery Ahi, Glazed Salmon, and Crab sandwich were also delicious. The Prime Rib dip sandwich left a lot to be desired. The meat was dry and tasteless even when dipped. Service was great until our server’s break time when we had a major lapse in service. Dessert, after a long wait, was fantastic!

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  7. Edgar

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary at Skates on the Bay this weekend. It's been over 25+ years since we dined there. As such, the food, ambience and service was super. We really enjoyed our entrees but the desserts were amazing...we ordered the key lime pie and bread pudding with ice cream! We can't wait for our next dining experience at Skates, and hopefully soon!!

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  8. madeleine

    San Francisco Bay Area48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening! Very friendly table of 5 women next to us made it so as well as very nice hostesses, Sabrina and Nathalie. Rachal, our server, was excellent! Food was very good, except chicken was dried out and seemed overcooked. Swordfish was excellent, but accompanying shrimp was tough and undercooked. A lovely evening. We had a great time.

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  9. Frank

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, very nice staff. The views of the bay is beautiful!

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  10. Lanny

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Skates on the Bay , cause that’s the restaurant that we had the dinner on our city hall wedding. They celebrated with us last nite, thank you Skates on the Bay!

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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
  • 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
    Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront destination located at the Berkeley Marina, offering unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay.With modern décor, a stunning glass‑walled Private Dining Room, and fresh, locally inspired seafood menus, it’s the perfect setting for celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Boland: (510) 549-1900
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross street
    University Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Yes, Skates on the Bay welcomes private parties and features an elegant Private Dining Room for special gatherings.

Some dishes are generous, guests describe the open‑faced crab sandwich as "huge, " and note starters and desserts that are generous enough to share.

Yes, Skates on the Bay is a popular date‑night choice, with guests praising the sunset bay views and memorable anniversary and Valentine's dinners.

Skates on the Bay fills up for holidays and special events, guests report packed services on Christmas Day, Mother's Day weekends and NYE, while lunchtime can be a quieter, more relaxed time to visit.

Yes, guests commonly add celebration notes and table requests to their reservation: parties mention noting birthdays, anniversaries, and window-table requests when booking, and staff sometimes honor those notes.

Skates on the Bay is a refreshed, waterfront dining room with stunning bay and sunset views, modern decor, and an elegant private dining room, a setting guests call comfortable and perfect for special occasions.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear, which fits the restaurant’s spot as a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings.

For a quieter visit, lunchtime is a lovely choice; for the signature waterfront view, book a window table around sunset to catch the Bay and city lights.

Skates on the Bay offers a main dining room with window tables for bay views, a bar/lounge area, and an elegant Private Dining Room for special events.

Yes, families dine here regularly: many guests celebrate birthdays and holidays with kids, and high chairs are used by families visiting the restaurant.

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Skates on the Bay

4.5
$31 to $50
Seafood
Berkeley

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 98 times today
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