The vibes were STUNNING here - make sure to wear a jacket though because it does get cold in the winter. This is the perfect place to catch up with friends (the firepit was definitely an added bonus), and I'm so glad Berkeley has a rooftop bar now! We all loved the way our drinks looked and tasted, and our server was very attentive the entire time. Can't wait to go back again very soon! read more

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Cute rooftop! It had a gorgeous view. It can get a little pricey, but what rooftop bars aren't nowadays? Definitely would visit again! Servers were attentive and drinks were strong! read more

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Good food and service. Ridiculous added taxes totalling about$14. They charged us an alcohol tax and we didn't have any alcohol. We won't be returning read more

What a beautiful bar/ rooftop !!! I don't know how long this has been here but I feel like it's a secret I discovered! Walking distance to shopping and the University. Just found it on Yelp. No reservations on a Sunday evening. We had dinner there. I had a really great burger ! The others in the group got the filet ( steak) with onion strings ( I think this one was the winner over all)....fish tacos, and fish and chips. The food was good, there is not a lot on the menu but enough for everyone to find something to their taste. One negative, everything is a la carte so it adds up. Drinks are pricy as well. The front of the house greeted us and sat us quickly. We ended up sitting inside but took a walk with our drinks out on the rooftop deck where there are lounge areas, fire pits and heaters. Our server was super friendly and helpful, explaining special, letting us try wine before getting a bottle, and they let us move freely. It was a super relaxed atmosphere. The star is the outside area and the VIEW! Going to come back for a Happy Hour soon! read more

Beer is a bit overpriced.but the espresso cocktail is great. Roasted Brussels sprouts is one of the best,it have a just right sweet and spicy ratio. Have not try rest of the menu. Also a good view of Berkeley is a plus, overall hospitality is good . read more

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Came here for a date night with my girlfriend and honestly, the vibe and view were the best part. Super pretty spot -- perfect for a sunset drink. But the food and service didn't really deliver. We ordered a bunch: the grilled chicken sandwich, Brussels sprouts, and fries were solid. But my steak? Way too salty and overcooked -- I asked for medium-rare and got medium-well. Plus, it came solo on the plate for $29 -- no sides, just a steak. Felt like a miss. We also got "sweet tots," which turned out to be sweet potato tater tots -- not what I expected, and kinda meh. Our server, Yuki, was clearly stretched too thin. She had a ton of tables, so service was slow and spotty. All in all, great view, great company, but not worth coming back for the food. Maybe just grab a drink and enjoy the scenery. Won't be coming back :/ read more

Went there yesterday as a girls date. The place has a beautiful view but the service was bad. Our server his name was Karim who was very rude. He never once checked on us to see how we were doing. Or if we needed something else. We waited 30 minutes and got up to go ask for the tab because he literally ignored us. The food was a 3/10. We got the Brussel sprouts and they were literally burnt. The chicharones were literally chips. Not going there again. Try to look for the manager at the end to inform them this but couldn't find them. Proof of what we paid for a bad service and food read more

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I thought I submitted this already... I came here a few months ago with a friend. The staff here were awesome! Isela's vibe was lovely. She made great recommendations and was very welcoming. read more

Great service & view. It's lively but not so much that you can't hear. Cute date or girls night vibe. With that said, the food is mediocre and I believe the tab came out to $98 for two appetizers, two drinks. Decent experience but I probably wouldn't come back when there's other great spots nearby. read more

This place is ridiculous. We walked in as hotel guests mind you... many tables open. Told to sit anywhere but to order at bar. Walk around for 10 minutes no one says anything. We go to sit down this man comes over and starts scolding us telling us we can't sit without host. Host stand closed.... lol. SO WELCOMING!!! Ridiculous. read more

I'll start by saying, I didn't have super high hopes for the food as I was mostly going for the rooftop vibes. There's street parking and garages as well so that wasn't a problem! The place is easy to locate as well it's on the 12th floor of the Marriott hotel. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by the host. It was about 6:30pm didn't need reservations. The outside area was beautifully set up with some live music. As far as service, it was decent. Nothing memorable. The drink I ordered, the Berkeley bash was pretty good! For food we ordered artichoke dip, the Wagyu burger, and fish tacos. The artichoke dip was literally soup! Watery and lacked flavor. I feel like that's kind of hard to mess up... the burger was mediocre, and they hadn't asked how we wanted it cooked so it wasn't to our liking. The mahi tacos however, were tasty! So that was pleasant after ordering the other two dishes. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back again unless I was in the area looking for a drink and some views. read more

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As a Berkeley Alum we were thrilled to learn that Berkeley has a rooftop now. Wish it was there when we were students! Definitely don't come here and expect to find parking close. You might get lucky or during non busy hours. You could always park a little further and take a nice walk. The rooftop itself is amazing! The views are great! On a good day you can see the bridge (I think it was the Golden Gate Bridge). On certain days there is even live music! Love it when we can enjoy the ambiance and music with gorgeous views. We liked the cocktails so pick your poison. We preferred more of the appetizers. The mains were misses for us. read more

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The view is fantastic. Well worth sitting outside if you can stand low temperatures. The food is better than mid. The staff depending upon if they're attentive or spread too thin will be a mixed bag. But they do seem to leave you alone once all the food is there so they aren't pushing you out the door. But I include my receipt. Maybe this is something because I'm just a tourist. But look at all those taxes. $14 in taxes on top of a tip? Sounds like a good documentary start up for slush funds created in San Francisco or Berkeley. read more

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Went here for a post-work happy hour with some colleagues to celebrate planning/executing a work event. Made a reservation for when they opened to be on the safe side. The views were pretty for one of the taller buildings in Berkeley and the open air patio is great for groups. Ordered a few cocktails and appetizers to share. The biggest hit was the brussel sprouts and lettuce cups for their seasoning. The potatoes were on the okay side since we were expecting them to be crispier, but still tasty. Service was great and very attentive even though they were quite busy with the amount of groups there. Cocktails were pretty strong too which was nice for being on the pricier side. They seem to host DJs every so often, I hope return when they have live music event! read more

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Love the vibes here. It's a beautiful view on the rooftop and they also offer great food and bites. Prices are reasonable despite being a rooftop and part of a hotel. Service is great and they come by often to check in. They have fire pits and it's warm even during the evening. Vibes are great and I highly recommend it. Cocktails are great here. Fun place for friends or a date. Parking can be a little hard to find so leave time for that! read more

This is Inside the Residence Inn and there's only one elevator that doesn't require a key to go up. Staff are all friendly and accommodating. Outdoor patio always has some Cal event going on but when there isn't, it's a lovely view. Also, they have live music or a DJ spinnin' some tunes. The food is good and generous in portions, enough for at least 3 people to share. The lettuce wraps has a nice kick to them. Brussel sprouts were crispy and sweet. The tots were perfectly crispy. Drinks are yummy too! I like their blueberry tequila cocktail! Prices are up everywhere, but I think this is one of the few places that give you enough food for your buck. And it's walking distance to anything else, if you wanna bar hop or grab some food! read more

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Last Saturday I went to Study Hall and had an awesome experience. We didn't wait long at all to get seated and the service was excellent from start to finish. Our server, Mike, was super attentive to every detail and really made the night smooth. Great drinks, great food, and the vibe is always on point. This was my second time here and definitely won't be the last. A must in Berkeley's nightlife. read more

So this rooftop is above a hotel and doesn't really feel like it's part of the hotel? They have a large indoor space and a nice amount of outdoor seating with good views. Be aware that it's not one big space outdoors, it's broken up by lots of vents and walls. The drinks are decent and the food looked good tho we didn't end up eating there. Service was wonderful. A great place to chill after work. read more

Great views! Been here a few times in the past few months, usually as a follow up to wherever I was earlier in the night. Great casual place to grab and indoor or outdoor seat and have a drink and hang out with friends. You can catch a view of any direction from downtown Berkeley. I wish this place existed when I lived in Berkeley. Kudos to the designers and the operators for keeping this place clean and making it look nice and not stale. Bumped into a friend who was just wrapping up a live music set on the rooftop, disappointed that I didn't know about it and that I missed it. Each time I've been, the bartenders have been professional, but not quite as far as being considered nice or friendly. Not a complaint, just a comment. I'm always surprised this place isn't completely packed, but maybe they don't want it that way and price things accordingly. Definitely a solid spot. I started off with a 4.4 rating in my head and put this at 4 stars, but have decided this is more like a 4.8, so I will bump it up to 5 stars. This seems like a place that would try to charge a cover and that would be annoying and I'd probably skip it. I'm not paying a cover to go get one or two drinks and hang out for 45 mins. But, they do not charge and they provide a wonderful environment. read more

This place is a cool chill vibe I will definitely come back here again I made reservations on line for the same day Venue is located on the 12th floor of the Residence In /Marriott hotel Parking is horrible Street parking only if you are lucky to find one or you can Valet Not sure how much Valet is Drinks are good I ordered the CURRENT drink $15 nice drink Very refreshing and totally worth $15 Our waitress pushed a Mango Margarita drink and so my friend ordered it, it was good But NOT $20 good Look at the copy of the receipt I posted ... wompers !!! Food: Fries $8 Fries were nice and hot Very fresh Brussel sprouts $15 10/10 very GOOD Shrimp tacos $19 Friend said they were good Customer service is friendly Full bar Venue is clean Nice decor I made reservations but it didn't seem like it was needed I did notice 2 TVs located inside One at the bar And one in the dining area Indoor/out door seating No heat lamps but fire pits are available There was a live trio playing when I arrived And when I left there was a DJ The music was GOOD Over all this venue is a vibe!! Zero drama Good drinks Good food and good music I already told my girls to come thru and hit this spot up read more

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The best spot for outdoor drinks and a view in Berkeley! To be fair, there aren't a ton of buildings taller than the Residence Inn, so you'd be hard-pressed to find many better views....particularly with the outdoor terrace and fire pits. My friends and I grabbed drinks on one of the warmest days this spring, so it was the perfect day for drinks at Study Hall. They have an interesting menu of cocktails (I got a variation of a margarita) and a pretty big selection of wine and beer. There aren't a ton of tables outside - probably 6ish big ones (some with fire pits) and 4-6 smaller tables, but there are lots of tables indoors where you can still get many of the views (and can also shield yourself from the wind when the sun goes down). read more

Such an amazing spot with great views views. We ordered a few appetizers: Brussel sprouts, Korean glazed wings, spinach and artichoke dip and the curly fries. All of the food was amazing. The real star was our waitress Yuki! She was the best ever. She was so attentive and super friendly. She really made our experience fantastic. We're coming back because of her. read more

This bar located on rooftop of Marriott Residence Inn. You can just come to the lobby and take the left elevator to rooftop bar. Atmosphere is great with lots of seating both indoor and outdoor. Amazing views to city and hills. Tables are serviced and need arrangement with the host at the entrance. Otherwise you can just walk to bar order and either stand / sit there or go outside for some standing tables and bench. Heaters are available around when needed. There are a few fire pits seating available for groups. Drinks are good thu pricy. Loved a martini with gray goose that knocked me out read more

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Really fun environment, went on a Saturday evening they had a dj, very nice wait staff, our waitress was named Yuki she's excellent and we loved her. We ordered waygu burger, fish and chips, and buffalo wings. For drinks we got currents (MY FAVORITE it was a blackberry marg), the romantic, and teacher pet. read more

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Study Hall has been on my list of places to try and I am so happy I finally came. Yuki was a great waitress and gave us amazing recommendations. The wings were made to perfection, having a perfect crunch. Great and calm atmosphere. read more

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Fabulous food and fabulous service! And the ambiance s very classy, intimate and cozy. The views are amazing!

Brussels sprouts are a classic favorite! Highly recommend the smash-style Double Wagyu burgers And the cocktails are amazing! Stellar service from Michael too. Ambiance on a Saturday night is great for any occasion! read more

I had the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. I wasn't expecting much but the flavors were surprisingly elevated! It was really yummy. I think the portion was fair but on the smaller side for the price. The view at the restaurant is nice but be aware that not all tables have the same view of the bay. read more

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This place has a very cozy , outgoing , pretty vibe I loved it so much that I came back 3 different days out of 1 week I will say there's not a lot of food options and I believe there is happy hour I'm not 100% sure.the drinks are very good along with the food pricing rounds up about to $60-$70 per person. parking can be complicated on a busy day most available parking you do have to pay for unless it's a weekend then it's free this place is located in the Berkeley residence inn on the 12th floor. The ambiance is amazing on a rooftop full of beautiful views , heaters and a pretty fire place to keep you warm I enjoyed the R&B soul music as well read more

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The view is awesome. Everything else is MEH. Like everything else in Berkeley these days. The servers were borderline rude. The food was expensive and ordinary. read more

Had a great time checking out @studyhallberkeley's rooftop lounge, atop the @residenceinnberkeley near CAL's campus. We enjoyed delicious apps and rose while enjoying the amazing views of UC Berkeley and the Bay Area skyline. The bartenders were attentive and knew the wine list well. We order the brussel sprouts which had Asian flavors and was delicious. We also ordered the chicken nachos with queso blanco and it was fire! I look forward to coming back and trying more food. The indoor area is spacious and can accommodate large groups. They have a DJ on Friday and Saturdays and the music was a great mix of old school jams and top 40 hits. Perfect for a sexy date night, girls night out, watching sports, and is also family friendly. Definitely worth a visit! 2121 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704. Reel on Instagram at @cotofoto read more

Finally got a chance to check out Study Hall Rooftop Lounge, that's located at the top of the Marriott hotel in downtown Berkeley. We were seated pretty quickly by the window and our server,Her name was Yuki. She was so nice and informative. She told us about the specials she also told us about different cocktails, different wine recommendations. She really catered to us and was so patient and answered all of our questions and all of her recommendations was on point!!! Food and Drinks!! We ended up getting the Wagyu tacos, the truffle fries and two glasses of wines. we really had a great time ! The band was not playing. It was after 6:30 so I'm not sure what time they started, but the weather was 70ish, so the vibes was there, Yuki was pleasant and she was very courteous which is rare. Thank you for helping a couple of newbies. The whole Rooftop area was clean even the restrooms were decent. It was noisy because there was a few graduates that came to celebrate, enough room for large parties. Definitely will be back and can't wait to try different items on their menu. Thank you so much Yuki for taking good care of us. We will ask for you personally next time if you're there. read more

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Came here for drinks. We went to the bar, but the bar tops were disgusting, leftovers from the previous guest hadn't been cleaned. The bartenders weren't attentive and kept us waiting while they chatted with a server before taking our order. We also noticed that the way they made drinks for others didn't seem very sanitary. The outside rooftop area is nice, chilly, but they provide communal blankets and have heaters around the space. read more

Yuki provided awesome customer service, very sweet and nice and welcoming. The food was 10/10 and I definitely recommend coming to this place for good food and drinks. read more

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We came here for some last minute vibes after having dinner on a Friday right across the street, and it was the perfect idea! Luckily it felt like we came right before the rush- we made our way to the 12th floor, barely anyone at the bar, WITH LIVE MUSIC! The best part. We got the current / the romantic cocktail. Perfect place for drinks with a view of Berkeley - clean, bartenders attentive, and there's an outdoor patio! Which we'll try next time. We didn't try any food except for dessert, would suggest it more as a grab drinks for a night cap and go. Would love to come back to see this place at night! read more

Nice date night spot atop of the nicer hotel in Downtown Berkeley. The manager was lovely and handled a fire alarm scare like a pro, safely evacuating all staff and guests. Once the real alarm was investigated we returned to our same table and munched on bar bites and craft cocktails. One less star because the menu is somewhat limited. Not a full dinner despite having one of the best views in the east bay. Go to dinner elsewhere first and have your night cap here. read more

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Walked out. Came in there around 4:30 today, place is quiet, only four people at the bar and three tables with diners. Asked the bartender about the difference between the two Chardonnays. Without so much as looking up, he says, "two different wineries, I guess." Uhm, okay. So, we went ahead and ordered that and some tacos and asked for two glasses of water. He poured the chard for my wife and then went about doing nothing much at all. Three people at the bar, 10 minutes later, and I walked and asked, can I at least get the water. He says, I'm kind of busy right now. Okay, now I'm annoyed, but sit. Then asked the waitress, who's standing around doing nothing, could I get two glasses of water, not sure what's taking so long. "Not my section," she says. And he's busy. Again, he wasn't doing much of anything. Then I go to a guy and ask him if he's the bar manager. He says yes. I tell him the story. He barely looks up and say, 'he's a little behind.' Last straw, about 1 minute later, someone else comes up and asks the original bartender for a glass of water, and he reaches right under the counter and pours one for him. Took three seconds. I just looked at him and asked him why couldn't you do that for me. He says, without even looking up. "I was busy," and still doesn't pour us the water. That's when we left. Three people, none very busy, couldn't care less, and did nothing to rectify. No, 'hey, I'm so sorry,' nothing. These folks couldn't have cared less and shouldn't be working in the service industry. If you want to be treated with courtesy and elegance, which the prices in the place would suggest, I'd suggest you look elsewhere. read more

Such a fun place to dine + the view isn't half bad! I loved the nachos, but be aware the peppers are actually spicy lol. Our server was very sweet as well. Made sure we were well taken care of, even offered us a blanket! read more

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Great food and drink Nice views of the city university and hills from most spots. Good place for groups and families too. Try the sprouts read more

love this bar! Not only is the view great. It's such a vibe. The cocktails are a bit in the pricier Side but they're so worth it! Specially with the entertainment and energy that the bartenders give you. I got the honor to meet Isela and Angel for my very first experience and they're the reason I come back. Theyre not only are they tentative but they feed of each others energy. They're professional and goofy which is a great thing to have at a bar. They've been the best duo I've seen in a while at a bar. They recommended great drinks on and off the menu. Can't wait to go back when they're both working together. read more