Indoor and outdoor seating. The patio is very nice. We were there for Father's Day brunch. Food was very good.
Qin Bian
We hosted our reception dinner at Babette with 40+ guests, and it was amazing! Our guests loved the cozy backyard, great service and food. The coordination and planning went very smoothly. We appreciate all the help from Joan and the team!
K Tesch (PureKT)
we didn't have a reservation, the restaurant was slammed, we waited awhile for service. the waitress was very friendly and adorable. I recommend this place highly, but make a reservation. quality food worth the cost.
Julian Orozco
I really wanted to like this place a lot but during a live music night, we got sat and no server came over to greet us and it wasn't even that busy when we got there. Maybe 1/3 of the back patio was full. I had to flag down a staff member to order a drink and we had to snag a menu from another table because we didn't get menus. We ordered the pizza which was good, the only reason I gave two stars because our other two food items were terrible. The gem salad had good flavor but pieces of it had been frozen as if it had been premade and stuck in the refrigerator. Then there was the cod with potatoes and broccolini, which the cod was the only really edible part because the potatoes and broccolini were so over salted you couldn't eat them. They tasted like they had been bowled in salt water and then salted again. I even told one of the wait staff about it hoping it would get to the kitchen so others didn't run into the same problem, but everyone I asked said the same thing and I noticed no one ate there potatoes and only a few people could get through the broccolini. I hope they improve this menu item and their wait staff training.
Peter Rodrigues
Great vibe and really outstanding service.
Jessica Mendenhall
Great food and lots of vegetarian options. The oyster mushroom bowl was delicious.
Rahwa Woldeyesus
We love this place the gnocchi is one of the most unique dishes we’ve tried and it tastes so perfectly created!
Jennifer Laugier
As a regular customer of Babette since their opening I had to respond to GoGo's 1 star review. This review was do obviously written by someone with a grudge, perhaps an employee who just terminated for just cause. Babette is a lovely place. The food is great, vast majority of the staff had been there for years. The owners are kind and care about all aspects of their business and staff. That's been clearly obvious every time I've dined there. Pay no mind to this person who speaks so poorly out of spite. Babette is a great place, worthy of the community's parsonage.
Lilliana Mendez-Soto
Quick Saturday Brunch. Good food, but seemed overpriced for what we got. Nice live music was a surprise, jazz trio. Friend enjoyed her bloody Mary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Caryn
We had the best brunch experience ever today! The lemon ricotta pancakes along with the cheesy potatoes were delish! We sat outside on their darling little patio and listened to live music, it was so lovely. But the best part of all was the outstanding service from Maxine, her suggestions were on point and her beautiful energy was exactly what our morning needed! Will definitely be back!
Babette offers amazing patio seating under a large redwood tree. Stars hanging overhead twinkle as your waitstaff warmly welcomes you, explaining the specials and answering questions. The musical group playing Wednesday adds so much to the inviting atmosphere. We chose a salad of melon, fig, prosciutto and feta plus a Margherita pizza for three of us. Both were really delicious. The staff is happy to accommodate any choices always with a smile. What more can I say? A delightful experience!
Charles
Babette is a stellar eatery in Berkeley. Joan, the owner, seated us herself and was an absolute delight to talk to. The backyard is gorgeous and you'd never know that you're a mere 30 meters off of busy San Pablo Ave. The exposed brick, center tree and lovely outdoor seating make a perfect French-feeling hide-away in back. Heat lamps are there, as we move out of the summer. I will always angle to get a table in back if I can. The food was spectacular, a gorgeous Waygu steak with vegetables and assorted sides. Perfectly cooked on the inside with just a bit of crisp on the exterior. Dessert was a chocolate whiskey cake slice, the perfect size for sharing with my girlfriend. Babettes never disappoints. A memorable lovely evening. It would be temping to save Babettes for special occasions, but that would be a waste. It rewards with regular visits.
Liz
Lovely patio with heat lamps. Friendly, attentive server. Happy hour pricing softened disappointment of food being just so-so. Margarita pizza had great crust but overly sweet tomato sauce and just a suggestion of cheese, not enough. Watermelon cocktail lacked the sweetness of watermelon juice. Appetizers were ok but small portions. Only the dessert was outstanding- a chocolate mousse with delightful thin crunchy cookies and raspberry caramel.
Jane
We had a delightful dinner on the back patio. We ordered starters (figs and prosciutto, stuffed naan, pork belly sliders, tomato and shrimp salad) for dinner and chocolate mousse. They were all delicious! Good summer menu. Fresh and tasty.
Cynthia Banks
Live music! Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food.
Indoor and outdoor seating. The patio is very nice. We were there for Father's Day brunch. Food was very good.
We hosted our reception dinner at Babette with 40+ guests, and it was amazing! Our guests loved the cozy backyard, great service and food. The coordination and planning went very smoothly. We appreciate all the help from Joan and the team!
we didn't have a reservation, the restaurant was slammed, we waited awhile for service. the waitress was very friendly and adorable. I recommend this place highly, but make a reservation. quality food worth the cost.
I really wanted to like this place a lot but during a live music night, we got sat and no server came over to greet us and it wasn't even that busy when we got there. Maybe 1/3 of the back patio was full. I had to flag down a staff member to order a drink and we had to snag a menu from another table because we didn't get menus. We ordered the pizza which was good, the only reason I gave two stars because our other two food items were terrible. The gem salad had good flavor but pieces of it had been frozen as if it had been premade and stuck in the refrigerator. Then there was the cod with potatoes and broccolini, which the cod was the only really edible part because the potatoes and broccolini were so over salted you couldn't eat them. They tasted like they had been bowled in salt water and then salted again. I even told one of the wait staff about it hoping it would get to the kitchen so others didn't run into the same problem, but everyone I asked said the same thing and I noticed no one ate there potatoes and only a few people could get through the broccolini. I hope they improve this menu item and their wait staff training.
Great vibe and really outstanding service.
Great food and lots of vegetarian options. The oyster mushroom bowl was delicious.
We love this place the gnocchi is one of the most unique dishes we’ve tried and it tastes so perfectly created!
As a regular customer of Babette since their opening I had to respond to GoGo's 1 star review. This review was do obviously written by someone with a grudge, perhaps an employee who just terminated for just cause. Babette is a lovely place. The food is great, vast majority of the staff had been there for years. The owners are kind and care about all aspects of their business and staff. That's been clearly obvious every time I've dined there. Pay no mind to this person who speaks so poorly out of spite. Babette is a great place, worthy of the community's parsonage.
Quick Saturday Brunch. Good food, but seemed overpriced for what we got. Nice live music was a surprise, jazz trio. Friend enjoyed her bloody Mary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
We had the best brunch experience ever today! The lemon ricotta pancakes along with the cheesy potatoes were delish! We sat outside on their darling little patio and listened to live music, it was so lovely. But the best part of all was the outstanding service from Maxine, her suggestions were on point and her beautiful energy was exactly what our morning needed! Will definitely be back!
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Babette offers amazing patio seating under a large redwood tree. Stars hanging overhead twinkle as your waitstaff warmly welcomes you, explaining the specials and answering questions. The musical group playing Wednesday adds so much to the inviting atmosphere. We chose a salad of melon, fig, prosciutto and feta plus a Margherita pizza for three of us. Both were really delicious. The staff is happy to accommodate any choices always with a smile. What more can I say? A delightful experience!
Babette is a stellar eatery in Berkeley. Joan, the owner, seated us herself and was an absolute delight to talk to. The backyard is gorgeous and you'd never know that you're a mere 30 meters off of busy San Pablo Ave. The exposed brick, center tree and lovely outdoor seating make a perfect French-feeling hide-away in back. Heat lamps are there, as we move out of the summer. I will always angle to get a table in back if I can. The food was spectacular, a gorgeous Waygu steak with vegetables and assorted sides. Perfectly cooked on the inside with just a bit of crisp on the exterior. Dessert was a chocolate whiskey cake slice, the perfect size for sharing with my girlfriend. Babettes never disappoints. A memorable lovely evening. It would be temping to save Babettes for special occasions, but that would be a waste. It rewards with regular visits.
Lovely patio with heat lamps. Friendly, attentive server. Happy hour pricing softened disappointment of food being just so-so. Margarita pizza had great crust but overly sweet tomato sauce and just a suggestion of cheese, not enough. Watermelon cocktail lacked the sweetness of watermelon juice. Appetizers were ok but small portions. Only the dessert was outstanding- a chocolate mousse with delightful thin crunchy cookies and raspberry caramel.
We had a delightful dinner on the back patio. We ordered starters (figs and prosciutto, stuffed naan, pork belly sliders, tomato and shrimp salad) for dinner and chocolate mousse. They were all delicious! Good summer menu. Fresh and tasty.
Live music! Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
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