American Restaurant
100 Seawall Drive Berkeley, CA 94710
Today: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
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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out of 5 starsMy Review by michaels1628739783 on 7/21/2012 via Citysearch
On a clear day or night, the view is sensational. The food is expensive and unexceptional, but not awful. Service has always been excellent.
Going, going, gone... by Chef Eileen on 5/26/2011 via Citysearch
Recently 7 members of my family and I lunched at Skates on the Bay. I was a little apprehensive, as my last two meals weren't appetizing, but Skates is a great halfway point for us all to meet. 4 of us ordered the crabcakes, served with…
Good Seafood by L L on 1/3/2009 via Insider Pages
Skates On The Bay is pleasantly located overlooking the bay. The atmosphere is pleasant, the food is good but a little pricey, but I guess you're paying for the view.
Overrated by Dave411 on 11/13/2008 via Citysearch
One of the most overrated resto in the Bay Area... purportedly with great views, but on a foggy night (which happens quite often) you wont see anything. Everything was expensive, and my duck was too salty, too tough, and too greasy.
My Favorite Place for Fun Food, Drinks, and Sunset... by Mia C on 9/27/2008 via Insider Pages
Skates has been one of my favorite place for food, drinks, and sunset... There is a pier right next to the restaurant you can walk on and appreciate the view of the bay... Love it!
Slow service on a Sunday afternoon ! by lindymann on 5/15/2008 via Citysearch
A friend and I decided to stop in for a glass of wine after a walking . This was around 2:00 PM on a Sunday afternoon, while she was freshing up I got us a table in the bar.\r \r The waitstaff and bar tenders were not interested in…
The food is just as good as the view! The... by sabrinat on 12/11/2007 via Menuism
The food is just as good as the view! The salmon is delicious!
No Follow Through by davewhill on 10/21/2007 via Citysearch
This is to follow up on an earlier review. We ate at Skates on Sept. 3, 2007 and had a very poor experience which we detailed in that review ('Nightmarish Experience for Newlyweds'. )\r I wanted to create a special night for my new bride…
pricey but is really good... by LorenaB on 10/18/2007 via Menuism
pricey but is really good...
Very Un-Special Service for Newlyweds by tzylla on 9/6/2007 via Citysearch
They provided a nightmarish & very un-special experience for newlyweds!! Skates has been a favorite of ours for years & we decided it would be perfect for our first "married" dinner out. We made our reservations more than a week ahead…
Great sushi by jaimi_d on 8/28/2007 via Citysearch
Yes the ahi tuna sushi is fantastic. The service was very unsatisfactory.When our server served us,she very sarcasticly said "Enjoy!" Then, directly after our dishes were delivered, the young lady who served us went up to another waitress…
waterfront dining by tulips500 on 3/23/2007 via Menuism
if you're looking for a nice place to take your date for an intimate, romantic meal along the berkeley...
Beautiful View Right on the Bay~ by jenzyjen on 3/22/2007 via Menuism
Though the meal was quite costly, I went at a time when they had the 3-course meal with appetizer, entree,...
Horrible Service, Great Appetizers, $$$ by yumm_05 on 11/26/2006 via Citysearch
We had reservations so we got seated right away, but it took the server over 25 minutes to acknowledge us. Ordered the Skates Classic Sampler and it was great, but the price not so much. For $21 you were able to have a taste of three…
great views, but EXPENSIVE by bruingirl14 on 11/18/2006 via Citysearch
The food here is decent, but way too expensive.... you could find better seafood in the Bay Area for much less money. The view is beautiful, but not worth the prices. The decor could use an update.
Great view and service, good food by rsak on 10/31/2006 via Citysearch
Obviously you're coming here for the view. I've been here several times, and the service has been great. Each server has been attentive but not overbearing. Would be better if they personally knew the menu in detail and could make definite…
Poor service, cold food - you're paying for the view (in more ways than one) by sgp2006 on 10/15/2006 via Citysearch
We arrived to find they'd lost our reservation (they blamed their computer - don't they always?). They kept us waiting in the bar for almost 45 minutes for a table, even though there were clearly plenty of tables free when we did finally…
Why settle for average? by msroser on 6/3/2006 via Citysearch
The food at Skates is on par with room service at any Marriott-type hotel in any midsize city in the US. If you're a foodie, stay away. Yes, the view is fantastic. But that's about all Skates has to offer that is in any way different. For…
Nice View All Around by robg3176 on 4/13/2006 via Citysearch
Nice view all around. My fiance took me there for my birthday the first time, and we had a great seat by the water, though it was busy. But the waiter was nice, and the Prawns with rice and veges were great. The second time, we sat…
nice view by rachel r. on 3/28/2006 via Judy's Book
People go to Skates for the wonderful waterfront view; it is worth it. This is a great destination for a romatic evening or a special occasion. The entrees are pricy. It has a vert meat-centric menu, but they are always willing to whip…
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