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    The Berkeley Boathouse

    3.5 (330 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 1:00 pm, 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Joe P.

    We discovered this hiddin gem inside the Doubletree about a year ago and keep coming back every few months. It features reliably good, well-prepared gastropub style food, with friendly service. We enjoy the smash burger, chicken sandwich, Brussels sprouts, beet salad, flatbread, and roast salmon. A good wine and beer list featuring local producers. The setting is fantastic: Sunsets. Marina. Bay views. Fire pits. This is not fine dining, and the disappointment in some reviews seems to miss the point. But I would enjoy it if staying at the hotel or in the area, as a casual night out with friends, or after a day of sailing, bike riding, or dog walking along the water. Also they validate parking for the self park lot to the north of the entrance.

    Brussel sprouts
    Terry T.

    The Berkeley Boathouse, located in the DoubleTree, is situated between Alameda and Hercules. The location and the waterfront harbor view made it a perfect restaurant to meet friends for Christmas Dinner. We met here both this year and last year. The servers were great both times we dined here. The paid parking can be difficult; I parked on the roadside. I had been dreaming of the special I had last year. The scallops with a sprinkling of roe on top were perfectly prepared. I did not expect to like the parsnip puree that the scallops were sitting in. I was wrong, the puree was so good, if I had been alone, I would have run my fingers on the plate to capture every last drop. There were some greens on the plate. This year, the special was scallop fettuccine in an Alfredo sauce. I would have enjoyed it more if they had used more salt. The serving was generous; I had two more meals from my leftovers. This year, we shared flat bread, Brussels sprouts, and a Yule Log for dessert. I enjoyed the shared dishes more than my main course. I love the sprouts, I had them last year and thought about going back to just order them. My mother would be shocked to know after refusing to eat them how happy I am when they are in the menu. I am not sure if the Boathouse will be the 2026 designation. Star Rating 3.5 raised to 4, the for the sprouts and the friendly server

    Andrea M.

    We were looking for someplace to have dinner in the Emeryville/Berkeley area, and my partner, who has an incredible knack for finding cool new places on the fly, suggested this spot. What a nice find! Located in the DoubleTree hotel at the Berkeley Marina, the restaurant is spacious, inviting, and offers beautiful views of the water. I should have taken more photos. Nice place to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal with a great view. There were a fair number of patrons, both guests of the hotel, and those just visiting for dinner. It's worth going out of your way for even if you're not staying at the hotel. The menu is pretty extensive, with something for everyone's taste. We shared the grilled artichoke and the scallop fettuccine alfredo, and both were good. Service was great, Fitz took very good care of us. Another bonus is they're open late, until 11pm. We will return, probably to try the brunch next time, and this could very well become one of our regular spots.

    Waiting room in the double tree hotel
    Kaylee C.

    I just want to say our server was hilarious! She was so personable and funny which made our dining experience enjoyable. We ordered the artichokes as a starter and they were seasoned and cooked well. We really enjoyed them! But, they were cold when they arrived at our table. For our entrees we ordered the Oxtail Ragu and the fettuccini Alfredo (which originally comes with scallops, and they substituted chicken for us). Both the entrees were cooked perfectly al dente. I loved trying oxtail for my first time! It was extremely soft and moist, but definitely a more fatty meat. I loved the ragu sauce. The Alfredo was good. But it needed some seasoning. Overall the service was outstanding and we enjoyed our visit.

    What a pleasant surprise! We weren't expecting much, but the food and service exceeded our expectations. The service was exceptional--honestly some of the most attentive we've experienced outside of a 2- or 3-star Michelin restaurant. Be sure to ask the staff for their recommendations; they really know the menu. The portions were generous, and almost everything we ordered was excellent. The whole branzino was perfectly cooked and served with a delicious sauce. The chicken sandwich and burger were both large and satisfying. The Brussels sprouts, calamari, and mac and cheese were all outstanding. The filet mignon was flavorful and well prepared, though the portion was on the smaller side--we'd love to see a slightly larger cut. The waterfront setting was absolutely beautiful and made the entire dining experience even more memorable. It's a fantastic place to relax, enjoy a great meal, and take in the scenery. Judging by the number of familiar faces, it seems like this is a favorite spot for many locals, and it's easy to see why. We'd definitely come back.

    Kevin J.

    Crew and I decided to try the boathouse because we're staying at the hotel to fish. First, the place is nice, clean and very friendly staff. The sun in the later part of the day makes the facility hot and with no ac the place becomes stuffy. I ordered a double wygu burger. Trash. Fries were excellent. Meat had zero flavor, aoili tasted bad. After not eating all day i mustered about 1/2 of it down before i let them take it away. Not once did the waiter ask if anything was good or not. Maybe other items are good but this was not.

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    Deborah H.

    My friends and I were looking for a spot to have brunch and decided to try this place since none of us had been here before. Beautiful place with a great view. We were seated right away. Our server was very nice and provided great customer service. We ate outside they had a fire pit that kept us nice and warm. We started with the mimosa flight. It included a strawberry, guava and watermelon they were all delicious we all enjoyed them. My friend had the seafood eggs Benedict and was very happy with it. The rest of us had the boathouse breakfast. It was very good. We will definitely come back here again.

    Walk outside to the Bay ferry.
    Gerald W.

    After all this time I've lived in Berkeley, I somehow never ate at the Berkeley Boathouse (restaurant in the DoubleTree Hotel) until yesterday. First off, the renovation is beautiful. It has an amazing waterfront/courtside view of the Bay, dock access to a ferry (I think it's Hornblower?), and a lot of natural light and open space. They also have a new chef and friendly staff. My homegirl and I started with the Green Curry Mussels, and they were definitely flexing like Mr Olympia. The curry broth was the star -- 10/10. We dipped everything in it: bread, fries...hell, it would have made tree bark taste good. I had the fish and chips, and the cod was perfectly battered like an amateur boxer in his first pro fight. Crispy, golden, and lightweight. My homegirl's cioppino was a little too tomato-heavy, so the waitress had the chef remix it. He did by adding more garlic, and it went from mid-sauce to perfect. I hope they keep that change! The staff said the new chef is considering updates to the long-stagnant menu -- and clearly, he's listening. They do need to bring the price of everything on the mini down about $5 :-), or else have happy hour specials. The restaurant got quiet after a cruise group hopped on a boat. It was relatively empty, and it totally has to be because of the marketing. If you're thinking of a nice alternative to Skates By The Bay (also very delicious!), It's a nice detour. This spot deserves more love. We'll be back.

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    Richard B.

    First time here and it won't be our last. We were looking for a place to go for dinner after shopping close by and this was the winner. I knew the place was there, in the past may have discounted it because it was in a hotel. I was so wrong!! We started with the artichoke appetizer. Small chokes cut length wise in half then roasted with dipping sauce, like little artichoke popsicles. For a main we split the Scallop Fettuccine Alfredo. Not a big pasta fan but was very good. Drinks were good and a very nice wine list. Black Stallion was not on the menu, so be sure to ask if items are avaliable but not listed. Not only is this in a hotel, it's also on the water next to the Berkeley Yacht Harbor. If you like to look at boats, this is your place. There is a nice outdoor covered patio along the water where I am sure we will be next time. So a few added perks are it is inside a Double Tree Hotel. So, if ya'll imbibe a little too much there is a hotel room within walking distance (unless sold out). Option 2: If rooms are sold out there is a pool you could get accidently get naked and fall into. That will snap you back to some level of sobriety. Also, if you meet that new special someone at the bar you want to spend the rest of your life with or at least the next hour, as stated before, there are rooms in walking distance and at a good price. (Editorial note: I personally have not directly experienced any of the above scenarios.)

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    Ultima M.

    This restaurant is located inside the Double Tree Hotel First time here, came for Christmas brunch all employees were nice and accommodating food presentation was amazing (see photo) but our food was COLD not to mention that the steak and eggs were NOT made as ordered We asked for medium well and we received medium rare This is a nice restaurant with beautiful views of the bay, restaurant has a nice ambiance to it but the food was rather lacking due to the temperature and prices are on the high side $7 for hot tea $7 for a cup of coffee $44 for steak & eggs cold &not made as ordered $23 for avocado toast $19 for waffles cold and hard There is indoor and outdoor seating Outside fire places and heating lamps After brunch we tried to have drinks at the bar but the bar closed at 1pm They do validate parking if you eat at the restaurant for 3 hours Other than that the parking is $40 !!!!!

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    Mick B.

    I had a great experience. I had Sunday brunch, I did the season omelette which was delicious and ample food. I was welcomed to take the left overs and accommodated with cutlery. lorre (I think that's how her name was spelled), was behind the bar and clearly managing drinks for the restaurant, while still trying to provide customer service to the bar. She was lovely and personable, while still clearly working hard. As a customer and a manager (in my professional life) I appreciated her service. The views were gorgeous. I loved the windows and view of the Marina. Really lovely experience and I will be back.

    Fish and chips
    Darren P.

    Paige, my server, is very friendly with a smile. She's attentive to your needs no matter how busy it is. The food is on point. I had the fish and chips (fries extra crispy). Flakey fish with a generous amount of crispy breading made this a meal I won't soon forget. I may have needed a bit more tartar, but that's because I used it all on the first three (of four) generous pieces. The fries were ever so crispy; just the way I ordered. Ambiance is chill and on point. I was alone so I sat in the bar watching one of the tv's, but you can sit in the dining area, where it's very quiet and relaxing too.

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    Ask the Community - The Berkeley Boathouse

    I tried to call the restaurant but no one picks up. Can someone confirm with me is dog allowed at the restaurant?

    Dogs are allowed on outside patio.

    Are dogs allowed?

    I am not 100% sure but they have patio sitting. Most patios allow dogs.

    What's the dress code?

    I would say business casual. There's not 'dress code', but it's a nice place and people typically dress the part.

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    4.4(183 reviews)
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    Shattuck is full of fun bars to slip into, Tipsea being one of them. I've been here twice, and this…read morewas the first time trying snacks while here besides cocktails. Looking for an in-between spot (a sip and bite before dinner), we cozied up to the bar here for a quick cocktail and bar food snack. We ordered onion rings that came with the choice of a variety of sauces including Tikka Sauce, Siracha Mango, Sweet Chili, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, and more. Both the cocktails and snacks came timely, and we enjoyed conversation and community chatting with other locals/tourists visiting Berkeley for a short time. The vibes are right in Tipsea and I dig the nautical ambiance/theme/play on words. Worthy of a stop through; street parking on Shattuck/paid garages nearby, but ride-share sometimes easiest for these locations. NA options available and full menu including burgers, a fried chicken sando, seafood options, other bar snacks including Navi's and loaded tots, and dessert.

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    Finally was able to try this legendary spot! We made reservations on a Saturday afternoon. We…read morearrived a bit early so they sat us in the "lounge" instead of the dining room but we were okay with this since the seats were by the window overlooking the water instead of the middle of the dining room. We mainly wanted drinks and maybe an app anyways. Ambiance is immersive with the tiki experience but still feels open. Large windows overlooking the bay and boats, music is very quiet. Casual and relaxed vibe feeling like an island escape. Water was promptly provided and was kept refilled throughout our visit. We tried 4 cocktails. Solid painkiller and variety of drinks and flavors but my absolute favorite was the "Cucu Lada" this was essentially a piña colada with cucumber. Really refreshing and nicely prepared with crushed ice. We also tried the crab rangoons. These came out ultra fast but were not hot, seems like they prep them ahead of time. The dips were awesome though, we loved the spicy mustard that they were served with. Never had that before with rangoons. Our service was great for the most part up until the end when we were trying to leave it seemed difficult to flag our server down so we could close out and leave. Overall it was fun and if back in the area I'd gladly return for another Cucu lada and maybe try some dinner menu items. Don't forget to checkout the gift shop for some fun tiki mugs and memorabilia.

    My friends and husband brought me here for my birthday and it was AMAZING! From the food to the…read moreservice to the decor, it was all memorable. I love the Tiki Room at Disneyland and this goes right along with that vibe, except no singing. We ordered many "Tidbits and Pupus" to start us off, it almost meant no room for dinner. But our dishes were so good, we miraculously grew a second stomach. I had the Tuna Poke ($24.50) and the All-In Fried Rice ($29.50) for my entree. My friends loved their Madras Curry ($30). Great service throughout and then I got a Free Snowball dessert for my birthday. ($10 value) We also ordered the Decadent Chocolate Cake ($17) to share. I highly recommend this place for a fancy night out!

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    Tallboy

    4.4(187 reviews)
    3.7 miTemescal, North Oakland
    $$

    So been living in Oakland for going on 15 years now. I'm not what you would call a "bar" person. I…read moretend to enjoy my cocktails, wine, and beer in the cozy confines of my own home. That said I'm occasionally inspired to go check out the local watering holes for a good pour, some food if possible, and just to be in the presence of the human pulsation. Walking into Tallboy on a Thursday afternoon was a bit like Nirvana for me. There is a comforting vibe of neighborhood and after work people shedding responsibility and "toe the lineness" and transitioning to pondering true meaning and the other side of the elliptical bend over nicely crafted cocktails and HOTDOGS! I am a hotdog fiend, and Tallboy has a very creative range on the menu that does not disappoint. From a basic onions/mustard, an Elote Dog, an a Coney Islandesque (it has chili) version. Some folk go to bar and line up shots (or craft cocktails). At Tallboy you can do that AND line up their hotdogs which I intend on doing in the very near future. The pleasantries don't stop at the food (there are other delicious snack items on their menu to choose from too). Tallboy has a fully stocked bar, and the menu has a list of really unique and delicious signature craft cocktails. I'm not a Mezcal drinker, but I ended up dubiously ordering their Guava Martini which to my smokey surprise is made with Mezcal. I stayed with the smokey fruitiness of this Guava Martini as it was my mistake that I did not read in the description it is made with Mezcal, and ended up chasing it with their Tamarindo Cocktail which also has Mezcal. To those who really enjoy Mezcal the Tallboy Guava Martini and the Tamarindo Cocktail do not disappoint. Both have that deep Smokey Mezcal essence, but cut with the fruit sweetness. I personally think the Tamarindo balances well with the Mezcal. The Guava Martini the Mezcal comes through stronger, but both are just the tonic to release any existential pinging going on in your head. If you really want to kick in the hyperdrive pair either of these with an Elote Dog. I had their Deli Dog which sufficed. I think the Deli Dog would pair better with their standard Martini, but hey let's us not bring that snobbiness into Tallboy. Tallboy has an element of cloak and dagger or secret treehouse club about it. What I mean here is there is no signage on the outside (please keep it that way!). When you walk past all you see is this quaint beigeish/yellow brick façade of an establishment which begs you to press your face to the glass and scan what in the blazes is going on in here! Before you know it you are caught in the Tallboy tractor beam, and you find yourself sitting at the bar with some kind of craft drank and hotdog pondering the space and the very nice old fashioned wainscoting painted a shade of green circa 1930 (my description of winning in life). The cadre of bartenders are all really pleasant folk, very attentive (checking in with you to see if you need another round, hotdog, or snack), have tight shaker skills, and they know their craft and the menu. Tallboy also has SLUSHIES, and I did not do a deep dive on them, but I'm positive they may/do put spirits in them; or not. Also I noticed other patrons with a beautiful enticing thing that looked like an ice cream sundae milkshake hybrid (it had what looked like whipped cream on top) in on old timey soda fountain ice cream goblet. This could be a craft cocktail they make with the slushie, but major props for serving it in that goblet. I will investigate on my next visit which I intend to be very soon. Tallboy is the kind of bar establishment I could easily adopt as my after work living room for a couple of hours everyday.

    Had an amazing experience at Tallboy!…read more Sat at the bar on a sunny weekend and immediately loved the vibes. Bartenders were friendly and seemed to know a lot of the regulars. Can't quite describe it but it didn't feel like an SF bar, felt more open and like a community watering whole. On to the food and drinks. I'm vegetarian so was so excited to try the dogs - which are vegan. And I may be biased but you cannot tell that you're missing out on anything with all the flavor packed combos. The bun was fluffy and soft and you have multiple fun themed options to choose from. My partner and I ended up getting the deli dog and truffle meltdown. Deli was perfect - classic mix of spice and crunch with the spicy brown mustard and giardiniera peppers. And the truffle meltdown was so savory and decadent - totally different flavor profiles from each dog! We were only going to grab one drink but the menu was so inventive we ended up getting two. I ordered the banana hammock (which comes with a fire show) and espresso martini slushee which was is up there with the frozen Irish coffees I've had in New Orleans. Man writing this has my mouth watering... definitely coming back for more dogs, drinks, and vibes!

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    The Berkeley Boathouse - seafood - Updated September 2026

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