Skates on the Bay

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   tom

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I forget the name of my server, but she was very pleasant. I prefer to be seated at her table when she’s on duty.
   

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   Bill

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food and service were extraordinarily good – truly five star! However while we dined a car near ours in the parking lot had its windows smashed and it's content stolen! The police officer who responded to the theft said that such robberies happened in this location daily!! I realize this is not the fault of Skates, however the public needs to be warned and Skates really needs to hire a security guard to watch over their parking lot – – and also Skates and its patrons need to scream living hell at the Berkeley city government for letting this happen!!
   

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   Eric

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The meal was fantastic! The clam chatter was out of this world!
   

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   Fred

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We can only afford to eat at Skates a couple of times a year, but it is always a beautiful experience. We had steaks with crab legs as an appetizer. The food was perfectly prepared and served and the waiter was the best—very attentive and knowledgeable of the offerings. We felt comfortable taking our time and enjoying the view, the Golden Gate bridge at sunset.
   

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   Coleen

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I was expecting so much more here. We had an 11:30 lunch reservation on 11/29. Doors weren't unlocked until almost noon. No apologies or explanation. Waitress was sweet and kind. One order was all wrong, another was swimming in garlic butter (asked for plain grilled salmon). Crab sandwich was cold - tasted like it was made yesterday and stored overnight. Clearly very disappointing and we won't be returning. A shame since we keep our sailboat there and have thoroughly enjoyed the other restaurants in the area.
   

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   Donald

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for Thanksgiving and the food was absolutely delicious. The wait staff went above and beyond with their service. Our cocktails were well prepared and full of flavor. We ordered the crab artichoke dip and it was incredible. I felt like I was home with traditional Thanksgiving plate that I ordered for my main dish. Thanks again Skates on the Bay for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
   

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   Madeleine

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

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   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful Thanksgiving experience in. all respects! Delicious food, friendly staff, good service. Our outstanding server, Angelina, was kind and attentive to our needs. Other staff and hosts were courteous and went our of their way to help me feel important and comfortable. And all this happened in a crowded restaurant on a holiday evening! Wow!
   

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   Miroslav

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was exquisite and the service was perfect. Every course was served right on time, and despite having a full house, the service staff seemed to give each diner special attention. As far as the food, we had the prime rib, the glazed sea bass, and the seafood trio, and everything was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back!
   

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   Paul

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, service, ambience, view of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, free dessert, with candle, for my birthday and all reasonably priced! Go, what are you wanting for?
   

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    Don

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The views are not to be surpassed. The setting and the ambiance were great. Our server was personable and friendly and very attentive without being rushed or stressed. The food was great and there was a large wine list with some great choices. All in all a great experience.
    

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