We celebrated a birthday at Zut! Tavern on Fourth Street, and it was absolutely marvelous from start to finish! The atmosphere is cozy and charming -- perfect for a special occasion without feeling over-the-top. It strikes that rare balance between intimate and lively. Parking was luckily easy for us, but I'd definitely recommend allowing a little extra time since Fourth Street can get busy. It's worth the effort, though! The food was perfection from the appetizers all the way to the steak -- every bite was flavorful and beautifully prepared. Huge shout-out to Chef Noah, who was on staff that night. He was spectacular! You can truly taste the care and talent in every dish. We'll definitely be trying to come back when he's working his magic again. The cocktails were delicious, well-balanced, and thoughtfully crafted, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the evening. 10 out of 10 -- highly recommend! We can't wait to return. read more

Zut On Fourth - Burrata - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I write to discuss customer service by the manager, MISHA. Unfortunately, customer service in my opinion, has been on a decline. That's why I was so thrilled to speak with the manager if Zut, MISHA. He listened, he was kind, he solved problems, he was supportive, creative, and professional. This is what Customer Service should be like. I just only hope he can train others to be like him Thank you, MISHA read more

We went to Zut for lunch and it was delicious! We had a reservation and were seated right away. All the staff members we interacted were professional and kind. My table ordered the Mezze Platter and the crab sandwich and they were both delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

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Got to try this lovely restaurant a few days ago! We were originally sat in a cold part of the Resturant and requested to move. They obliged very quickly and without delay. We all started with the Gin and Tonic, which was great and festive! While I have no pictures of the burger I got, it was great and I really appreciated the horseradish on the side. It is a very cozy Resturant, nice lighting, and not too loud. A must try while the Christmas lights on 4th street are beautiful! read more

Zut On Fourth - Zut! Gin and Tonic - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I love this place. When I'm craving a good salad and don't feel like cooking I go here. But I do go on weekends for their brunch menu. I order the Salmon Nicoise salad and the Gin & Tonic drink. Deeelicious read more

We went with family to this Berkeley spot located in a happening neighborhood for dinner. The adults in the group started the evening off with some adult beverages (both alcoholic and non). The Gin and Tonic, and Old Fashioned were both great. The non-alcoholic drinks were fine as well, according to the partakers. Appetizers came next, we went for French Fries and Chargrilled Brussel Sprouts. What a tasty combo! For entrees, the Steelhead Trout with grilled Broccolini, Roasted Marble Potatoes, and Caper Salsa Verde was an excellent choice. I understand the Impossible Burger with Fries was good, as were the Boeuf Bourguignon with Pancetta with Pearl Onions and Carrots, and Crimini Mushrooms and red wine, and the Spaghetti Puttanesca with Rock Fish and olives (though it could have used more seasoning according to my niece). The dessert two in the party went with Hot Fudge Sundae and the Vanilla Panna Cotta. We heard they were delicious. I went with the Flowerless Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge and Whipped Cream. The service was excellent even with little ones among the crew. We loved the restaurant's relaxed atmosphere! read more

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My husband and in-laws wanted to eat at the Japanese restaurant next door as we were in the area, but apparently we were hitting the commencement crowd on the Saturday night so reservations were required. Thus, we came to Zut on Fourth. They luckily had a table open inside. Overall service did not take long. Food took about 10 minutes to come out, but with how busy it was, that was actually pretty fast. I ordered the clam linguini which was so good (but drowning in so much garlic!) My in-laws got the trout, which was probably our favorite dish for the night. We also got some ice cream for dessert, which was decent as well. I am grateful that they were able to squeeze us in for a table, and overall our service was good. read more

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I just left from Zut and this is the 2nd time I've noticed a difference in the service I received vs the service that someone right next to me got. I came in and waited at the host desk patiently for about 5 minutes and was passed twice before I was acknowledged. When I was finally greated I was handed a menu and told to sit anywhere so I went and chose a seat outside. About 10 minutes later, 2 women came in and were ushered to a table next to me by the very same host that just had me seat myself. After taking my order, I was not spoken to again at all. When the same man came to retrieve my empty bottle, I said thank you and was ignored. He never came to the table again though he checked on the table behind me twice. I tried to get his attentin but was never given a 2nd glance. I had to go inside to the counter to state that I was ready to close out. I'm not sure what is going on lately but this was a disappointing service experience. The food was great as always but service was poor. I work in area so I come here occasionally but I'm starting to wonder if I want to keep patronizing this establishment. read more

Zut On Fourth - Crispy brussel sprouts - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is our go-to lunch place since it's equidistant for a couple of us. We shared the fish and chips and each had the fantastic salad Niçoise with a perfectly grilled salmon fillet. The salad exceeded our expectations and the service was excellent. Special shoutout to the manager who was gracious and very accommodating. Needless to say, we will definitely be back. read more

Walked into this restaurant because my kids were hungry and wanted something to eat. Area was nice & clean, but food menu was limited. The music playing was the type of music you would hear from a mafia movie. Although our waiter forgot 1 of our items and gave it to us for free, service was a bit slow. Overall, this place was okay & the food was mid. read more

This is such a cool spot in a nice location along Fourth St. the lighted patio was so cool. We started at the bar with a cocktail. Had a yummy old fashioned. Then we got seated and our server was very attentive. Had French fries, the burrata and the prosciutto and pear pizza. So so good to share these apps. Over all a great visit. read more

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Love the ambiance, between the dim lighting, jazz music playing and the big windows to see all the trees lit up on 4th street. Gisela was our server, she was amazing, attentive, professional and recommended the pork dish which was amazingly delicious and cook to perfection. The fish n chips were very light & crispy fish was cooked perfect. The garlic fries were so tasty and the green olives were yum! If you're ever in the area stop by. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I just discovered this place thru a colleague ! What a wonderful spot. The setting is so light and refreshing especially if you can grab a tall top next to the big windows. This review is really a shout out to Frank our server - what a lovely lovely person. He 'imposed' on us perfectly thruout our meal. I def recommend this spot esp on a sunny day ! read more

Food is fabulous, I had salmon nicoise and my friend had the crab salad with avocado sanwich we both enjoyed our food.. and we capped it with the dessert an apple crisp ala mode that is a must have ! Service is good and the ambiance of the restaurant is classy buy casual !!! Will definitely will comeback and maybe try it for dinner !!! read more

Zut On Fourth - Crab salad with avocado sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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i feel like restaurants on fourth street have been a miss for me, but this one was pretty solid. the breakfast ensemble is a solid option for breakfast, and i like how they give you dipping sauces for each item. not many places do beignets for a breakfast platter! my friend got the zut burger, which was incredibly messy to eat. however, the garlic fries are crispy and fresh. despite us arriving at opening with few people in the restaurant, the service was slow. the food is prepared relatively quickly though. read more

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This cute place on Fourth Street in Berkeley was really good. The service was prompt and attentive, but not overly personable. We ordered the burrata with beets, the salmon and crab cakes. The burrata was delicious with a fantastic balance of creamy, sweetness, acidity and textures. This was certainly one of the best burrata dishes we've had. The salmon was perfectly cooked, topped with a salsa verde and served with green beans and roasted potatoes. Perfectly executed and tasty. The two medium-sized crab cakes were served with a breadcrumb coating, remoulade and a simple side salad. The crab cakes had a nice balance of filler and crab. I've had better crab cakes (for much more money), but these were definitely tasty. The remoulade was perfect and the vinaigrette from the salad but through the richness perfectly. We'll definitely be back next time we visit Berkeley. read more

Great place for brunch. Loads of delicious options including the Mezze Platter which was huge and had several Mediterranean bits from hummus to falafel and even a refreshing lentil salad. Staff were attentive without hovering and willing to take questions back to kitchen. read more

Inoffensive, run of the mill, and frankly -- overpriced. You get decent quality food and subpar service. This was the Zut! burger with American cheese. It's accompanied with your choice of either a salad or garlic fries. While the burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare, the burger and fries themselves weren't too exciting or flavorful, especially for the price of $24. Moreover, our waiter was abrasive and came off as annoyed. I'd feel a lot better getting a double-double and some animal style fries from In-N-Out -- in terms of food quality, cost, and customer service. While I did have gripes with almost every aspect of the restaurant, the ambience was cozy and the jazz was entertaining! I suggest steering clear if you were concerned about finding great quality food and customer service, while at a reasonable price point. read more

Zut On Fourth - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Date: 6/12/2024 Time: 12:15 PM 64° Sunny I was treated to lunch by one of my high school classmates. I am not sure if I have ever dined here several years ago. The menu looked somewhat familiar. Then I have been in this area for shopping (Sur La Table). Perusing the menu, I narrowed it down to two choices - crab sandwich with avocado on toasted sourdough bread and a side salad or a margherita pizza. I love margherita pizza, but lately I have been on carbs overload. Nix it on the pizza. That will have to be another time. Taste test of my favorite beverage, the Arnold Palmer. Did it pass my test? It was okay. Appearance of the tea was nice, but the tea overwhelmed the lemonade. I had better elsewhere. (3 star). I usually will drink the glass of Arnold Palmer, but this time I wasn't feeling it. My crab sandwich with avocado on a toasted sourdough bread and a side salad of spring mix was delicious. Crab was fresh and flavorful. Spring mix salad drizzled with a vinaigrette dressing was refreshing and a quite a complement to the sandwich. Garlic fries was the other option. As mentioned above, I did not want carbs overload. The slight drawback was the butter that came with bread. The butter was unsalted, but the restaurant added salt, resulting in a salty buttered bread. Ugh! Service was great. Wait time was about 10 minutes for our lunch. My friend had reservations and we were seated promptly.The waiter was attentive and pleasant. Outdoor dining was all right, except for the car alarm of somebody's car. The lady who owned the car couldn't turn off the alarm. (What a noisy racket!) Return visit? Yes, only if I am in the area for a lunch in the future. read more

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Wonderful cuisine, ranging from American to Mediterranean. The Mezze platter, pizzas and pastas were delicious. We are grateful that Zut On Fourth was able to accommodate us on short notice. Amazing experience from start to finish. read more

3.5 stars for the food. 2 stars for the terrible service. I rounded up to 3 stars overall. We had a reservation for 7:30pm. The restaurant wasn't ready to seat us when we got there so we went to the bar. We sat at the bar for about 15 minutes without the bartender ever taking our drink despite us letting him know we'd like to order a pre-dinner drink as soon as we sat down. He finally took our order right as the hostess came up to see us. We sat at our table around 7:45pm. The waitress came back a few minutes later and said the restaurant kitchen close at 8pm so we needed to order food immediately. What the hell. If the kitchen closes at 8pm maybe don't seat tables so late and also don't pressure us to order after you sat us late. The menu items that I tried were pretty good - burrata, brussels sprouts, salad. Nothing super exciting or unique. As we were wrapping up, the restaurant turned on the lights and literally told us to leave. Glad I tried this place out but I probably won't visit again. read more

Zut has become my favorite restaurant in the Eastbay. The food is reliably delicious, and the ambiance is comforting--including the dark wood like a French cafe, jazz music, and outdoor seating options. Some of my favorites are the Burrata on a bed of arugula with chopped beets, a seasonal fruit and hazelnuts, Beef Bourguignon, Pork chop with roasted apple on a bed of arugula for my low-carb days-- Fried Chicken Sandwich, incredible pastas or pizzas for my who-cares-about-carbs days. Service is attentive and friendly. I know they've had an excellent new chef for the past year so I'm imagining the lower score than they deserve comes from past challenges. Hidden gem on sparkly Fourth Street. read more

Went here for dinner last night. Four of us went and we were all pleased. The atmosphere is lovely - both inside and out. We had a great server who was friendly and attentive. And we were all happy with our food and drinks. read more

Zut On Fourth - My gin & tonic - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have had many lunches at Zut but I think the quality and portion sizes are diminished. Service is still good. read more

A favorite go to restaurant with fresh ingredients and a nice range of options on the menu for all Chase

Had lunch with mom's and it was good started with bread and butter that cost 4.00 shared a Caesar salad with grilled chicken,that was ok... then we shared a fish and chips lunch plate. That was really good. We finished off with a raspberry lemon sherbet for dessert delicious! Next time we will sit outside because the place was way too loud! The service was great even though they were really busy for Tuesday lunch. Had to wait in line to use the 2 shared M/W restrooms. Small but clean! Will definitely return when the weather gets warmer to sit outside! read more

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My friend and I met at this charming place today. She has been here before, but it was my first time. We both enjoyed our delicious meals while engaging in conversation. We had a lot to catch up on. We got there early soon after they opened. It was a good thing because the place was packed when we left. We enjoyed our waiter today. I look forward to returning again soon. read more

I've been here twice with my husband and we liked it. He ordered the fish the first time and the second time he got the steak. I don't remember what I ordered the first time but I liked it. I ordered a pork chop this last time and it was really good. I ordered a cider which was fine and my husband had beer. Both times we were seated right away. We also went to the restroom and it was clean. The wait staff was good and checked in on us regularly. I loved coming here and look forward to returning again. read more

Zut On Fourth - Menú... - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Menu has not been updated for like... EVER! Prices have skyrocketed and the customer service is so spotty. Sit at the bar and you'll have a better chance even then you'll get some pretentious bartender who takes their time to get to you. Very inflated due to the demographic of the area but you can for sure to expect mediocre food at best. Pizza is not good go ahead and get that thought out of your mind. If you get a burger make sure and not add cheese or anything to it or it'll be $30. Best thing at this entire place is the brussel sprouts! read more

The food was delicious and our waiter outstanding. But there are no gluten-free bread or bun options, which limits choices. There are so many good restaurants, I'd rather choose those with more of a selection for gluten intolerance. If friends wanted to go again I would because everything else was great. PS Mariposa gluten-free bakery is in Oakland, order from them. read more

Service was fantastic! My guest was running late, but everyone was very accommodating Thank you for a nice afternoon!

We really enjoyed Zut. Food was fresh, tasty, good quality. Service was excellent. And parking was even easy on the street. I recommend it!

They gave us the menu and when we ordered they told us that they had mistakenly given us the lunch menu and not the dinner menu. We ordered an entree and after several minutes of waiting they told us that there was no more. Then we ordered lamb and it was raw!!! read more

Terrible service this evening. Thankful for rest of wait staff who were attentive. Our waitress who was an older female with glasses, was so inattentive that we are contemplating leaving no tip. When she did "walk by" she was not friendly or attentive. She had a lot of tables, but literally barely took our order and was circling around all her other tables. Food amazing!! read more

Last night was the last night. We've been coming here for years - decent food, good drinks, service has always been hit or miss. Showed up at 6:30, plenty of tables inside and out available. Got seated inside right away for just two of us. Took about 15 minutes to place our very uncomplicated order of an appetizer and a shared entree. Appetizer took 30 minutes to arrive. 45 minutes later, no one had checked in on us, refilled our water, and no food in sight. I had to get up and find our waiter and ask where our food was. Was told kitchen was busy and backed up -- no pleasantries, no apologies. I asked for our food to go -- came out in less than 5 minutes. We walked out and won't ever come back. read more

Very quaint spot, lovely scene for a quick bite or drink - nice service but a couple of things missed the mark food wise, the good - nice aperol spritz, decent French onion soup, the bad, fresh lemonade topped with seltzer water, why? Leave as is please , fries pretty cold and had not really potato at all very twiggy, Caesar not awful but very very fishy from Anchovies. Did not appreciate the default 18% tip button selected for me when presented with tab to close out - aside from that I probably would go back if in the shopping area but just for a drink as it's a very nice space to take a break read more

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I've been a regular customer for years, and I've always enjoyed your food. On my last visit, the Caesar salad was much smaller than it used to be, even though the price increased to $20. It was disappointing, especially since this has been one of my go‑to dishes. I'd appreciate some acknowledgment of the issue--perhaps a coupon or credit--because I'd like to keep supporting the restaurant." read more

We went to Zut for an early dinner this evening, hoping to try it out. This turned out to be a mistake. We had made a reservation but the rude and very unhelpful "host" informed us that there was no reservation. Since the restaurant was largely empty, we asked to sit down anyway. This also proved to be a mistake. We sat there for over 15 minutes and despite the fact that there were a number of staff, nobody bothered to approach our table to serve us. They were too busy talking to each other. 20 minutes after we arrived, we left and got a burrito around the corner. It is hard to remember a more pathetic effort by staff at any restaurant. Sorry to say, but this was our very disappointing experience. And I'm a former waiter who love restaurants as well as the folks who work in them. read more

Enjoyed an evening dinner - gold and red beets salad with cheese and a juicy pork chop with arugula, apples, roasted pecans, and bacon finished with a nice islamic or glazed dressing. Excellent service! Great ambience! A very satisfying meal! read more

Zut On Fourth - gold and red beets salad with cheese - Mediterranean Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Pleasant to sit outside. Service was good. The fish and chips was tasty and a fairly large serving. Brussel sprouts were also good. read more