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Beyond burger with waffle fries
Sydney J.

I came here back in the summer (sorry for the really late review) to have lunch with colleagues. The menu isn't huge when it comes to main dishes and there's not many vegetarian options, but at least they offer Beyond burgers. There's a few different sections in the food area so you can order a burger by walking up to the grill. I got fries, which are waffle / crisscut style, on the side. I paid $11.50 at the time for the food and I did feel it was a pretty filling meal - I had trouble finishing off all of it since I tend to eat smaller than what are standard US portion sizes. I thought the food was pretty good, burger had been cooked fresh in front of me and the fries are also crispy and not too soft. If you're looking for their up-to-date restaurant/food hours, I'd recommend looking at the Faculty Club website; I'm assuming the Yelp hours show it's open 24 hours just because the venue can be booked at other times of day. I've also been here once for a retirement gathering and they do have outdoor patio space. However, there are multiple entrances to the building so you might have to walk around it a bit to find the right opening if not all doors are unlocked. Google Maps wasn't that great for navigating here either.

Andrea A.

I always like to stay here at the Berkeley Faculty Club when I'm in the Bay Area: beautiful Bernard Maybeck building situated along Strawberry Creek in picturesque Faculty Glade steps from the Campanile. While average rooms in the Bay Area start at $300 per night, the Faculty Club offers beautiful spacious suites (including a refrigerator) in a gorgeous historic Northern California Craftsman building for $200 per night inclusive. I appreciate building a scenic walk into both ends my day. I'm typically gone long before continental breakfast starts at 7a but that's a lovely plus for those who partake.

Cocktail hour in one of the side rooms while the great hall was flipped from ceremony space to dinner space.
Amy T.

Great Wedding Venue! My husband and I got married at The Faculty Club this past January and it was such a wonderful experience! We highly recommend TFC and their team. First of all, the space is beautiful, so unique, full of character, historic and versatile with both outdoor and indoor event spaces. There are also gorgeous sites for bridal party photos walking distance in all directions. We got photos outside, but had an indoor ceremony in front of the massive fireplace. Secondly, the site coordinator Erica, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and easy to work with. She was so helpful and accommodating. Thirdly, TFC is modestly priced. So many wedding venues in the Bay Area are wildly expensive, especially indoor venues. The Faculty Club is modestly priced with a variety of rooms, but I recommend The Great Hall - it's really spectacular but you have to get uplights or string lights or else it's really dark in there at night. Also, their space comes with table, chairs, tablecloths, cloth napkins and all dishes/silverware and drinkware so you don't have to rent anything if you don't want to. We rented fancy chairs and gold chargers but that was it. (All our decoration money went to candles and table greenery as you'll see in the pictures,) They have in house catering that you're required to use, We did their least expensive menu option which was only $55 a person and included hors d'oeuvres, salad and a plated entree. There is a catering minimum you have to meet, but if you get married off season (like we did in winter) you only have to meet half of the minimum. I didn't stay in one of the hotel rooms, but I got ready in one and took pictures - they were pretty stunning. Book room 222 if you can. Pictures by Nicole Blumberg Photography.

lisa g.

Best place to eat on campus - thats not exactly high praise, but the faculty club does has decent food and a charming atmosphere. There is a formal dining room open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with good food and great service. At lunch, casual/cafeteria style dining is also an option. Oddly, the formal dining room doesn't occupy the best space. The tables in the great room (high ceilings, huge fireplace, very historic feel) are for the casual lunch diners. I love the great room, especially on a cold rainy day when there is a nice fire crackling away in the fireplace. When the weather is nice you can sit outside overlooking a very pretty little green space. The best option for casual food is the excellent salad bar. Alternatively, they will make you an average looking grilled sandwich or a very boring looking cold sandwich. The faculty club also has a bar which has excellent, friendly service and a good selection but a somewhat boring space. It is a nice place to bring people who are visiting campus and you don't have to be a member of the club to eat or drink here.

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Built in 1927 as a Club for Woman by architect Julia Morgan. About 15 minutes away you can find…read moreChapel of Chimes also by the same architect which I highly recommend visiting. She was the first American woman ever accepted into the top Paris architecture school back in the day and her fusion of Gothic and Moorish design represents the best of early California architecture. My friend wanted to stay here and while the price is high it's worth it to stay in a piece of history. The rooms are historical so don't expect anything too modern, the check in area and atrium behind it have some gorgeous architectural details and the sounds of running water. The parking lot next to the hotel costs 40 a night, if you don't mind walking you can park at a structure a couple blocks away for 20. Part of the hotel cost includes a free beer or wine at the Morgan bar on the second floor. If you've ever seen the pool at Hearst Castle you'll get something in the same vein but smaller in scale here. The big difference is you can swim in this pool if you are a guest!

We had such a blast getting married at the Berkeley City Club!…read more The staff: Spencer helped with our room block. Brianne, Nicole, and Maria handled all the wedding details. Nicole was super responsive during planning. Nicole and Maria were amazing on the day of, checking in, helping with last-minute changes, and even making sure my husband and I got a plate of hors d'oeuvres. The whole team was awesome. The venue and logistics: It's an older building, so heat isn't always adjustable, but you can turn it to the lowest setting. Towels were soft, water was hot, and the honeymoon suite was quiet. There's always a coffee and tea bar near the lobby and fresh water with fruit in it. Pool sign-up is required. One person found it a bit cold, but others liked it. Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, and makeup removers were provided. Location and vibe: Stunning historic building in the heart of Berkeley. Guests could walk around the city easily. Amazing Golden Gate Bridge views. Explore the courtyards and hidden spaces--you'll find new spots everywhere! Overall, a gorgeous, unique, and super fun place to get married. We can't wait to come back for our one-year anniversary!

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My first visit to the Brazil room is going to be a memorable one. My husband and I were able to…read moreget on the reservation list for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Brazil Room. Not only was the event, put on by the East Bay Regional Parks District, fun, educational and entertaining, the room itself is quite a room! The hall, which may be small by some standards, feels quite open and spacious with tall lofty ceilings. With a strong Tudor style on the inside and it's large rock fireplace, the rustic yet elegant charm is what draws you in. We were treated to guest speakers, live jazz band, light refreshments, champagne and cake. And since we were one of the first 75 people we received a free book that is fresh off the presses "Tilden Regional Park Queen of the East Bay Regional Parks" by Richard Langs. Not only did Richard entertain and educate us with a brief synopsis of the history of our area, he took the time to sign copies of the books generously given away. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in the area's history to pick up a copy (contact EBRP in Oakland and I'm sure they will tell you how to purchase) to understand how, why, when the EBRP district was developed and how it came to be what it is today. Truly Tilden Park is one of those places that causes anyone who has visited to be awestruck and inspired. Going back is not a question but a must-do! California seems to be full of such places, luckily one happens to be in my back yard! I'm looking forward to finding other open events at the Brazil room. The evening function was absolutely delightful. My family will go visit the grounds during the day....just to take a look around and probably have a picnic by the pond. If you want to have your wedding here, be prepared to wait. The list is 2 years out if you want it in the summer on a weekend. "It's popular" is an understatement.

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The Brazilian Room was the perfect venue for our wedding. Obviously it's a gorgeous space…read moresurrounded by natural beauty, and it has a lot of other perks which made it ideal for anyone who is trying to stick to a budget or just likes including lots of DIY elements in their big day. Feel free to reach out if you're planning a Brazilian Room wedding and you have any questions about the logistics of doing certain things yourself! Also I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Jasmine Catering and Katharina Stuart for floral design. Jason from Quantum Party Productions also did an awesome job transforming the venue with lighting. -We brewed the beer for the wedding and also made our own desserts which our awesome caterer accommodated no problem! -We picked up the flowers the morning of the wedding and set up all decorations ourselves with the help of family, friends, and the catering staff. -Since we brought so much ourselves, we stayed at an airbnb near the venue and used a moving service to transfer everything over the morning of the wedding. -Instead of hiring a DJ we made a playlist and brought our own sound equipment and our own wireless microphone. This worked pretty well but did require a bit of in-the-moment troubleshooting to get things loud enough! -We did photos before the wedding in the botanic garden just down the hill from the Brazilian Room - note that you need to get a permit to do this in advance. -The Brazilian Room building managers are so nice and answered lots of questions throughout the planning process!

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