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Limewood Bar & Restaurant, Berkeley, CA

Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.4
4.4
2442 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
A photo of Limewood Bar & Restaurant restaurant

Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.4
$31 to $50
Unspecified
Berkeley

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2 people
20:00
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:30–00:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (510) 549-8585
  • Website
    http://limewoodrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph L. Paire III
  • Catering
    To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • Private party facilities
    To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • Location
    41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    Domingo at Ashby
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Heritage Dinner - New Year's Eve

    US$227.94 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    In collaboration with Chef Michelle McQueen, Chef Joseph Paire will host a dining experience at Limewood on Tuesday, December 31st, from 5:00 p.m. Limited Reservations available. The menu is $175 per person, and the wine pairing supplement is $115.00 per person (excluding tax & gratuity) chanterelle mushroom galette feta, caramelized shallot, Thai basil, persimmon buttermilk fried quail caviar creme fraiche, sweet potato hot sauce pan roasted Pacific striped bass escovitch sauce hoppin’ john charred arrowhead cabbage pippin apples chimichurri braised oxtail baby collard greens, sweet potato gnocchi chocolate mousse with Tsar Nicolai caviar toasted pecan graham cracker, salted caramel, Valrhona chocolate, meringue
    Heritage Dinner - New Year's Eve photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Bay

    Great for scenic views

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers a stunning view of the Bay Area, complemented by a vibrant atmosphere and friendly service. Diners rave about the "best fried chicken in NorCal" and the "amazing views of SF Bay." Although some find it pricey, many appreciate the varied menu and delightful cocktails.

2,442 Reviews

  1. Carrie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very loud in the bar, expensive food and slow service. The food was delicious.

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  2. Martha

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty bar and incomparable views. Best seats are on the deck. Indoor dining has gotten noticeable tattered. Service is very unsteady, albeit with a very friendly staff. Food is middling. Love the bar. Probably best for a drink after work or a holiday meet-up.

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  3. David

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful location, but the views are not as advertised (at least at night) and it was noisy. Nevertheless the food and service was excellent. I’d return.

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  4. Sandy

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nowhere near as good as Meritage, the Claremont Hotel's former fine dining establishment. So, a disappointment from that perspective.

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  5. Lauri

    San Francisco

    107 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were very disappointed in our dinner at Limewood. The menu entree choices were limited and none really appealed. We do like fresh food, meat and vegetables. We ordered the fried chicken which came with a lot of blackened, spicy brussel sprouts. The other entree was a pasta dish with squash & cheese. The only part we really enjoyed was the dessert--butter cake with ice cream. In addition it was early on a Thursday night and very crowded and noisy. Not a good dinner for a birthday celebration. I guess we came on an "off night". The hotel seemed very busy with corporate functions. I must say that we were disappointed in what we thought would be a nice dinner in a lovely setting.

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  6. Meredith

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely way to celebrate Thanksgiving. Great food and a wonderful atmosphere.

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  7. Liz

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My table loved their dishes but mine was the steak frites which was passable, falling short of preparation and quality. I order it to be medium, but it was cooked to medium well on most of the steak but one side was very rare. I never had such an inconsistent steak like that before. The meat was tough, too. I think I will pass on this dish on my next visit and get the smash burger which looked amazing. The cocktails and deserts were very good, as well.

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  8. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was outstanding. I believe his name is Jacob and he did a great job for a party of 10 oysters were outstanding quality and flavor very fresh.

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  9. Nanci

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and good food. Service was spotty and they seemed understaffed. Server was slow to serve us and did not check-in. To pay, I had to walk around the restaurant until I could find help. Service very disappointing.

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  10. Matt

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    While service was nice, the food quality was severely lacking. The 1/2 chicken came out raw — the manager quickly rectified but the rest of the food for our party was not good either.

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FAQs

Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 549-8585.

Limewood Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 2442 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Limewood Bar & Restaurant restaurant

Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.4
$31 to $50
Unspecified
Berkeley

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Limewood Bar & Restaurant

41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Domingo at Ashby
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:30–00:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph L. Paire III
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://limewoodrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (510) 549-8585
  • Catering
    To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • Private party facilities
    To explore private parties options please email us at RFP-CLA@Fairmont.com with your information, date, time and size of your party and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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