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Skates On The Bay
Savor stunning bay views and upscale American cuisine with fresh seafood and steaks in Berkeley.
4.4(5 reviews)
american-traditional
$$$
Savor stunning bay views and upscale American cuisine with fresh seafood and steaks in Berkeley.
Skates On The Bay is an upscale American restaurant located at 100 Seawall Dr in Berkeley, CA, offering breathtaking waterfront views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Specializing in seafood and steakhouse classics, we provide a memorable dining experience with dishes like filet mignon, crab sushi rolls, and lobster bisque. Our elegant setting is perfect for celebrations, family meals, or sunset dinners, featuring a kid-friendly atmosphere, mocktails, and free parking. With a 4.3/5 Google rating from over 3,500 reviews, we blend spectacular scenery with solid, well-presented food and courteous service.
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Enjoy fine American cuisine with seafood and steak options in an elegant waterfront setting.
Perfect for anniversaries, family gatherings, or holidays with reservation options and surprise desserts.
Dine with panoramic views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge, ideal for sunset meals.
Welcoming environment for families with mocktails and accommodating service.
Convenient on-site parking lot and designated drop-off area for easy access.
This place is truly amazingly beautiful. The scenery is breathtaking! We look forward to coming back here. This is truly a gem tucked away on the water to catch a beautiful sunset and a nice meal. I loved the option of “mocktails” and it’s also a kid friendly restaurant. The service was amazing. The recommendations on the dinner options even dessert were excellent!
We visited Skates on the Bay for Christmas lunch, so it wasn’t the typical dining experience - but from what locals say, this restaurant tends to be busy no matter the day. The setting is undeniably stunning: perched right over the water with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s hard to beat the atmosphere. The food was good overall, and while the presentation was fine, the experience had a bit of a “factory output” feel during this high-traffic holiday period. One detail we really appreciated was the elegant glassware, which added a nice touch to the table. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, though interactions were minimal - likely due to the holiday rush. Pricing leans toward the expensive side, which is worth noting if you’re planning a visit. In short: beautiful location, solid food, and courteous staff, but expect a bustling environment and premium prices.
We dined last night because I had out of town visitors. The location of Skates is so special, and they have a large parking lot that is free of charge. They also have a driveway for uber/car pick up/drop off near the door. Unfortunately, they did not offer any valet services. The ambience was spectacular, the dining room was clean and spotless. I ordered the filet mignon, and the crab sushi roll. Both were absolutely cooked to perfection or delicious, or both. Our waitress was very friendly and personable, but we never really saw her. She took our drink order, and we asked to order food at the same time as we know it would be a while before she returned. Our drinks were never refilled or asked to be filled the entire meal. No one checked on us after the food was delivered to the table until we were finished eating and trying to make eye contact with a staff member. The service is utterly disappointing, but other than that we will be back! I will be sure to tell my friends to come here, with a fair warning of the slow/melancholy service. I was aware this may be the case from other reviews I had read, so it was not surprising, just a little disappointing for the cost and expectation you bring. Thank you Skates for a memorable night with family and delicious food.
We made a reservation ahead of time to celebrate an anniversary. We were seated quickly. Our server Ivan was kind, patient, and easy to work with! The food was AMAZING! Everything we tried was 10/10 -pacific oysters -lobster bisque -Wagyu Steak -Cod -lobster mac and cheese A surprise dessert was offered and was amazing!!! -creme brulee Will definitely come again! Thank you 😊
This restaurant is truly on the water, with a spectacular sunset view. I usually love seafood but the seafood here is just OK (not bad but not fabulous). The exotic mojito and chocolate molten cake dessert were great.
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