Been here twice, and it's a great location. Literally in the middle of downtown Berkeley. UC Berkeley being close by & Berkeley City College few steps away. Also, right off of the BART stop. PERFECT! They got great deals for Happy Hour. Those HH burgers are amazing. We've also had other appetizers there before & it's amazing as well. Definitely, a place to stop by for lunch or HH when in downtown Berkeley. The workers are nice as well! read more

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So.....super bummed about our experience tonight. The food at Eureka is all phenomenal. Poke tower, burgers, salads...all good stuff. Awesome beer selection (beware flat beers since they have enough variety that some kegs have time to go flat). The downside...the service is horrendous. From the time we sat down to the time we had drinks in front of us was 40 minutes. We had to ask the manager where our drinks were. To even place our order took just under 20 minutes. They were NOT crowded and there were two bartenders. One waitress was arguing with the host, then a busser, then another waitress. Sadly, that's it for us. We won't be back. read more

Ultra small plates for the price - charging premium prices without premium service. Had a bourbon shot along with a full size appetizer for $30 and only got five piece Mac and cheese balls. I think the shot is similar prices to hotel bars which is higher than local bars. Would like to see happy hour prices in the middle of the week. read more

We came to Eureka! Just to grab a few little bites to satisfy our savory craving. We got the pretzel bites and the Mac and cheese balls. The Mac and cheese is always the stand out with the yummy and slightly spicy fried balls. Staff was incredibly attentive and super kind! Oour service was constantly checking up on us. Highly recommend visiting midday when the weather is nice, since the whole wall/window was open and it was greatly ventilated! read more

Eureka! - Mac N' Cheese Balls and Pretzel Bites - American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Just missed happy hour! The truffle cheese sauce was awesome n loved it, but the cheese on the fries didn't melt? What's that mean? Lol.... The wings were extra crispy the way I like them!! Reasonably priced! The drink flight was hit n miss. 2 of the whiskey tasted like blah, n the other 2 were great. The Pinot noir was a miss, but the Chardonnay was great tasting. Don't recommend the whiskey flight, for the $$$ There's a lot of seating, but wooden n uncomfortable... which is what a lot of places in Berkeley do... so average seating. There's clothe napkins n very nice silverware! Good for date night! The server was nice and attentive! Very fluid conversationalist!!! I like that in a server! Close to Bart & street parking nearby! Clean restrooms! Child friendly, but not baby friendly!!! read more

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It never goes wrong to go Eureka! For burgers! We went for St Patrick's Day and ordered a special burger with wagyu beef patty marinated in Guinness. You can truly taste Guinness in it. One of the best burgers I ever had! read more

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Service was a 10/10. Jack did a great job. He was helpful and consistent Ambiance - 10/10 nice and versatile, you can come here for a nice date night or to watch a game with boys. Food - 8/0 the food is good specially the mash burgers and apps. Also they have great cocktails selection. read more

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Met some friends here. Had some picky eaters in my family. Everyone found something to eat and enjoyed it. Service was good. Restaurant is on the louder side and has a bit of a fun atmosphere. Good place to meet friends for drinks and a bite. Would go again. read more

Pretty good, they had a nice variety of food. Good atmosphere for families and they make good drinks.

Went in last night with a friend for dinner. We shared the lettuce wraps to start. Lettuce wraps were tasty and the sauces added good flavor. The servers were friendly and prompt. I had a salad with the seared tuna for my main. The tuna was tender and well seasoned and I like all the salad additions. The restaurant has a good amount of seating and tables for larger groups. Floor to ceiling windows on one side. They also have a good beer and whiskey selection read more

Eureka! - Goat cheese salad with seared tuna - American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The interior is provided a cozy experience with fine end chandeliers and excellent seating arrangements with pre set tables. Despite this I think they rushed the hiring process considering the service felt subpar at best. We Shared all of our burgers to give a proper taste of the items and my party settled on the Eureka Burger and the double smash as the best for a classic American burger. The bison was my second choice since it was a sweet caramelized flavor. Fresno fig had a strong goat cheese taste, but was still sweet. Overall I think this place has a lot of potential in improving their service and taste of the food. I would personally come again later on in the year and see if it improves. read more

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Food was good - had the pretzel bites. 5 stars N.A. drink was pretty bad, wouldn't order that again. 2 stars Service was extremely slow and not attentive - 3 stars Ambiance was nice on a random Saturday afternoon with the sitting outdoors but with heaters - 4 stars. read more

Hi Karly, I apologize for my delayed response but I'd be happy to check out your restaurant again. I've been swamped. Working on my third degree at Skyline College. Studying for my real estate exam. While lifeguarding and teaching swimming just for fun. I'll try to visit in the next week. Your food was delish. My review is so old. I was surprised you found me and reached out to me regarding my experience. Thank you for taking the time. Hope to meet you soon! I'm sure your restaurant is banging! I remember my CrossFit friends and I had a blast. Besides whatever I was so critical about. I can't even remember and don't have time to fish to find out why I was so critical. Cheers :-) the ambiance specifically was spectacular from my recollection. Thanks again. Update: hey girl. I really am swamped so I can't make it anymore. Maybe next time. Have fun. Enjoy a smile or two on me. Cheers. Love your hustle. read more

Such a great place for a filling, delicious meal in Berkeley! Didn't need a reservation on a Thursday afternoon. The waitresses were so attentive and friendly, so helpful with describing the different cocktails and what they would recommend. I enjoyed my lychee cocktail and my boyfriend had something with dragonfruit in it. Both yummy with fun flavors. My burger was juicy and the truffle fries were a great appetizers. I also had sweet potato fries which were really sweet with honey drizzled on them. It tasted like a real baked sweet potato! Food came out nice and fast and hot. Excellent service and delicious food make this place a 10/10! Will be back! read more

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I came here a few weeks ago for dinner with a friend. The food was great and we made it just in time for happy hour. With my encouragement, my friend upgraded to the truffle fries, which I think is the best thing. My burger was good, I kept it simple with a regular burger with American cheese. The fries are always reliable. My friend seemed impressed with his buffalo burger and fries. Our server recommended their dessert with some kind of bourbon cake and vanilla ice cream. The cake was dense and dry, way overbaked. The ice cream and sauce helped a little, but next time I'd skip it. The ambiance is nice with semi-low lighting. It's easy to get to via public transit and decent parking nearby. The service was fine, but it did feel like the servers were gently nudging us to leave after we finished eating. It really seems like restaurants prioritize the table turnover, rather than allowing customers to have a nice space to relax with food and catch up. It's always awkward to be in the middle of a deep, difficult conversation, and having a server keep asking how things are going or refilling water. I understand it's their job, but ... sometimes we just need some time to digest and connect too. Pushing table turnover, especially when there are other empty tables, makes it hard to associate this place with "relaxing atmosphere" where you can take your time to eat and chat with a friend. read more

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Cons: I won't sign a place off after one visit in case it was an off day, but the fish tacos were almost tasteless. They also were barely warm despite the plates being heated when they came out. They had pineapple and cilantro, which was nice, but really needed some seasoning and hot sauce. Some of the pineapple was completely unripe. Pros: Sweet potato fries were yummy. I had a nice iced tea. My dad liked his burger. Staff was friendly. They list the calories next to each dish which is helpful if you are doing any food tracking. Waiting for a restaurant that lists the actual macros ;) I hope other folks have a better experience. read more

Eureka! - Upscale bar/grill vibes. We sat in one of the booths. - American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Reserved a table and apparently a reservation doesn't save you a table. Shoutout to the host trying to help me out. She looks like the only one there that cares about her job. Manager Holly is unprofessional. read more

Late dinner with our son in Berkeley. He had a long day and met us at Eureka a spot he's been wanting to try since he moved apartments. Lots of choice for spirits and pretty deep selection of whiskey. I had fish and chips and my son had fish tacos. Good dinner, good company, good times. 2 more nights in the Bay. If your around Berkeley and below Shattuck, try Eureka, good food for the price. read more

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I came again with the in-laws and the kids, after an 8 year hiatus or so during the holiday season. It was easy to make a reservation, we got a big comfy booth, they have a kids menu with crayons, the food came out in like 5-7 minutes and service was friendly. The food was fine. An elevated American bar menu. I went with the crispy veggie burger and it was very much deep fried, but it was good. A little dry and could have used a little something something, but overall, fine. I opted for the side Caesar at an added upgrade price and that was a good move. The brussels appetizers were delish and the kids loved their cheeseburger & chicken tenders. I spied quite a few families here, so the kids menu and large open style restaurant is clearly known by the local fams. My father in law enjoyed his fig burger and the place has a big bar with lots of specials and a happy hour. Overall, a win all around when dining with the kids. Not an inexpensive option, but a great option for the area. read more

Busy, clueless servers, clueless management, thankfully i got the name of one of them. Surprised they're allowed to continue if they add nothing to the workspace. Thankfully i got the name, Holly deserves to be fired ! read more

UPDATE 8/19/2025: I was immediately reached out by the manager (I didn't get the chance to post it). She was very concerned about the issues raised and very apologetic. She agreed that he was not what he should have been as a employee of that restaurant. I really value the time that she spent messaging back and forth to right a wrong. Thank you. My wife and I frequent this place often. We've gone sometimes in the afternoon or closer to 9 pm. I've never had any major complaints except that the time before this time, my burger was not made the way I ordered. That was a bit flustering because it took awhile to come out with improvements. However, this time, on 8/2 @ 9pm, was unsatisfactory. Or waitress Megan was amazing, humbling and very accomodating. She was not the problem. The problem was with a male waitstaff who brought my food out. I ordered wings, fries and side Ceasar salad. The $15 Cab wine (on the menu)...9oz pour seemed short and it was not tasty at all. The wings were overcooked (Fried way too hard and some had burntness to them). I decided to keep them because it took me awhile to place my order (I was indecisive because it had been a long day for us). The $15 Cab wine (on the menu.. suggesteD BY Megan)...9oz pour seemed short and it was not tasty at all. The salad was a bit dry, so I ordered me Ceasar dressing. That was an easy fix. However, my fries were cold. I immediately informed him that they were not hot. This man looked at me and "There's nothing he can do about that!". I could not believe what he said. Neither could my wife. I told him that he needed to take them back to the kitchen and bring me new fries please. He looked at me. So, my wife pointed out or waitress because maybe he was not the one I should have made the request to. Once I told him "Nevermind, I will get out waitress", I began to pick the plate up, he now decided that he would handle the issue. So we kinda tug over the plate!!. He finally took it and it was in disbelief at his response and behavior.. how rude!! We spoke to the waitress and she profusely apologized. She went to the back.. she awhile, my fries came back w/o the dressing that I asked him to get. He stated that he was not trying to and like he didn't want to get it for me. My wife and I both stated to him that is not what it seemed. I let him know that it is not his fault if something is made wrong. However, his comment was not necessary and he had a job to take the food back to the kitchen or inform our waitress. I told him that it was very rude and disrespectful. The remainder of the night went fine, thank God. Smh. read more

Casual restaurant serving American fare. Staff are very friendly and service is exceptional, but not a place I'd recommend for NA drinks. I don't recommend their non-alcoholic drinks. I found their alcohol-free dragonfruit mojito to be a little too sour, their strawberry limeade a little too sweet, and their blackberry smash lacked flavor, but the Golden Hour was the best option. For their food, portions are smaller than what I expected. read more

We came here before a concert at the theater and we were so happy we did! The food was really good and the service was great. I believe our server was Alexia, she was very attentive and friendly. We look forward to coming back! read more

This is literally the best and worst experience. I'll start with the worst. I ordered on doordash. Bbq burger was great, tasty and filling. Got truffle fries and it was great, worth the upgrade. The dipping sauce is phenomenal. 5/5 Now on to the worst part. Ordered the salmon dinner which is $28. Look at the photo and tell me what's wrong with this picture? Is it the TINY piece of salmon? The missing mashed potatoes? And the tiny amount of green beans? Lmao. That looks like an $8 meal at the work cafeteria. Luckily DoorDash refunded me quickly. This option is a 1/5. Final score of 2/5 from just disappointment. read more

Eureka! - Bbq burger - American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The drinks and the the young man Nate taking his time xplaining all the drinks for me and my family

Came here to try a few burgers, ordered the Eureka! American, Fresno Fig, 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone Marrow, and the Crispy Veggie Beet burgers. You can choose french fries or sweet potato fries or pay extra for other sides like the Mac N' Cheese Balls. I got french fries, sweet potato fries, and the Mac N' Cheese Balls! Eureka! American burger has American Swiss, grilled red onion, lettuce, house pickles, tomato, and special sauce. I asked the worker what the special sauce is and his first response was that there are many special sauces. I asked what's in the special sauce used in the Eureka! American burger and he had no idea. Eureka! American burger is a classic burger, no frills. The fries were soooo floppy, I like my fries crispy and not sure what they were going for here. Was this a fluke? The Fresno Fig burger is one of my favorites here. It has fig marmalade, melted goat cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula and spicy porter mustard. Love the salty burger with the sweet fig marmalade and the loud goat cheese, great combination of flavors. However, the fries were soggy and not crispy at all, what a shame. SHAME! First time trying the 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone Marrow burger which has bone marrow shiitake butter, grilled onion, horseradish mustard aioli, and roasted Roma tomato. It says there is limited availability for this burger, but luckily they had it during my visit woohoo. Wow loves to flavor and the meat is so darn juicy. Highly recommend the 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone Marrow burger, this might be my new go-to burger here. The Mac N' Cheese Balls were much smaller than expected and had a nice crust. First time trying the Crispy Veggie Beet burger which has housemade beet and kidney bean patty, house pickles, tomatoes, onions, arugula, and tart lemon vinaigrette. It was absolutely horrible, but it was my fault that I read the burger description wrong. I thought it was a veggie patty but the patty was literally a beet patty. I absolutely hated this burger and would not order it again. The sweet potato fries however came out crispy compared to the french fries! read more

It's a great place to grab a drink and munch on some food. The place was packed. I wouldn't come here to have dinner or anything, but there's a lot of options for you to choose from. I really liked their truffle fries with cheese. Yummy and cheesy. They have a lot of beer options. I think this is a place where college students hang out. It's affordable and fun for them. read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ate at the Eureka! in SLO and decided to try this one closer to home on a Friday night at 9 pm. Ambiance is on 100 with nice lighting, clean aesthetic & TV's playing sports. It's great it has a happy hour menu from 9 pm until closing. Service, on the other hand, was actually really bad - I'm sorry to say. Why? We sat down and asked for water and didn't get it after the appetizer AND our our meals came out. We had to ask one other server, then a bus boy for our waters. I had to ask for my Old Fashioned halfway throughout my burger. I just expected more from a spot like this, and they weren't apologetic about it. Now onto the food... Fried Pickles - 4.5/5 - These were awesome! Pickles were juicy, sour and flavorful. Crispy and generous amount. My only gripe this they over did it with the salt, as the pickles didnt need it. Wings w. Bourbon Dry Rub - 4/5 - They came out hot, fresh, and juicy. The rub itself was dusted each wing nicely. It did taste more sweet than savory. A little mild spice kick at the end. Came with 7 with a few carrots and lettuce. Double Smash Burger - 3/5 - It looked awesome, covered in cheese and all the fixings. It came out a little room temperature though, creating dry bites with coldish patties and big bun. I did need to add ketchup - for both flavor and lubrication (lol). Maybe if it was served fresh this would've been tastier. Old Fashioned - 5/5 - Excellent old fashioned, loved the cherry. Overall, wouldn't be my first choice to come again due to the poor service but cater the idea with their late night happy hour option! read more

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I enjoyed this place. Went here with a friend and we had a good time. The service was good, food was delicious and the drinks were pretty good. The place was pretty clean but the tables needed a little cleaning. read more

The beet burger! Yum! This one is extra tasty. The veggie tacos were small and lacking ingredients / flavor but the beet burger and the grilled broccolini with cashew pesto are so good I'm not even deducting a star. Will be back! Thank you! read more

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Food was actually delicious. First time here. I have one complaint and that if you go on a Saturday be very careful upsetting the bartender she was annoyed at us asking for a couple of samples of ciders. And when she brought bour appetizer she said nothing and sort of tossed them on the table. We let our server know who was very kind as to say he was so sorry for her actions. But that was pretty bad service. Parking is street only and they have a farmers market during the time we came out. I don't know if we will come back here. read more

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Off-peak visit. Okay food, slow service. Street corn was misleading. It was closer to canned corn with a few addd ins.

First time ever having eureka and it was great. Would definitely recommend anyone in the area to give it a try. It was a very busy night but our food came out very quick and was very good. Our server was very nice and we felt very welcomed when we got there. Would love to try again when I'm in the area read more

My introduction to the Downtown Berkeley location of Eureka! was Spring 2015 semester on a graduate school visit. Some of the graduate students in the department I was interviewing with decided to take me here for meal(s). While we were dining, I received my official offer letter via email. I was the 6th pick for a Michael M., and the other students did a good job encouraging me to still come. They even pointed out I could work with someone else if I chose UC Berkeley (which I ended up doing) and reminded me the City of Berkeley had good food. After arriving in Berkeley for my studies, I came to Eureka! a few more times. It was one of the restaurants in downtown that had a good set-up for lots of people. While it could get loud, I could still at least kind-of hear the other people at the table. Temperature inside the restaurant was consistent and not too far either way. Food was always delicious. For my tastes and time in the area (2015 to 2019, inclusive), it may have been the burger place with the best desserts. read more

I can say the Berkeley location is the best thus far. Great service, great food, & great vibes.

I tried what used to be my favorite burger place again for the first time in months and the quality has deteriorated big time. I tried their newer chipotle burger and it was overly greasy, the cheese was liquidy, and hence, the bun was soggy and unappetizing. Their sweet potato fries have changed vendors or were made wrong because they were too thick and not as crispy and sweet as they used to be. The portions have also become smaller over time. Overall, maybe it's because it was a Monday night but the food is not good anymore and I will unfortunately not be back. I'm so sad to lose my favorite burger place in Berkeley but I guess I'll stick to the chicken sandwiches around the city now:( read more

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This place made for a nice lunch. Definitely a casual place with a full bar and a menu with something for everyone. Veggie options available! read more

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This place is a great for a bite to eat and to watch some sports! Was able to visit this place during a work trip and the food, service and beers were 10/10! I got the firecracker fried chicken sandwich; I must say it's the best one I have ever had. The friend pickles were good and I had the Pizza Port "California Blonde" so good! The staff were friendly, and the food was amazing. The inside was clean, well staffed and very welcoming. read more

Eureka! - Pizza port California blonde - American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Pricey but delicious. We got 5 items: 28 Day Aged Bone Marrow, Ahi Poke Stack, Brussel Sprouts, Mac and Cheese Balls, and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The fries were great! I'd recommend upgrading because the cheese and parsley add extra flavor. 28 Day Aged Bone Marrow: Delicious BUT it tasted like a good quality patty, couldn't really taste the bone marrow. Therefore, not missing out much if you do not order this $20 burger. Spicy Chicken Sandwich: No scovilles in this one. It was incredibly mild. The chicken was breaded to perfection though. Mac and Cheese Balls: What you'd expected out of fried Mac and cheese. Great texture and flavor though. Brussel Sprouts: Cooked to perfection and rich flavors. Poke Stack: My favorite of the night, beautiful presentation and the guacamole and poke made a killer combo. Great for a post game hangout, too loud inside to talk intimately. read more

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We came after a movie showing at the BAMPFA. It was past 10, but this place was still popping. We ordered spicy fried chicken and a burger. Food-wise, I was very pleased. The fried chicken was so well-battered and mixed. It's really crispy outside and juicy inside. The burger also is delicious yet to greasy. But we also ordered a happy hour cocktails-margaritas. It was a bit too sweet and needed more alcohol. The place itself is cute as well. I love how this place has an orange tone with all the warm light. It gives people a sense of warmth. People here are nice and quick too. Will come back if I have another movie at the BAMPFA. read more

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