Cesar

$$ • Tapas Bar, Spanish

Hours:
1515 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
(510) 883-0222

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Ratings

Take-Out/Delivery Options

take-out
delivery

Tips

vegan options
accepts credit cards
dinner
bike parking
good for groups
good for happy hour
outdoor seating
waiter service
gender neutral restrooms
wheelchair accessible
alcohol, full bar
cocktails
sidecar
cesar martini
paella
tapas
croquettes
patatas bravas
sangria
good for dates
wine
rustic
homey
sea bass
desserts
egg sandwiches
potato soup
lemonade
healthy food
vodka
salmon

Reviews for Cesar

What a great experience we had last night! The owner or manager, the guy in charge anyway was absolutely amazing! From the time you walk in until the time you leave, you're treated like family. We had a fabulous red wine to start. The complementary olives were salty and delicious. We added the almonds that were perfectly seasoned. For our small plates we had the thin potatoes which were just a little too thin for my taste however the were seasoned well and very tasty. ...read full review

More like 3.5. Good service and lively atmosphere. Spanish chesses, jamon serrano, tortilla espanola and montaditos were great! Cocktails tasty too. Great hot toddy! But gets 3.5 for the paella which was just ordinary. Toasted almond and fig ice cream was good, but could not taste fig. Bread pudding could be passed on. It was restaurant week, so will definitely give it another try and taste their regular menu.

Cesar is located in the ghetto gourmet part of Berkeley. However, there is nothing ghetto about this place. Although it was a crowded Friday night, waiting for table was not painful. Please be aware, no reservations at this place. There were multiple tapas ordered for us to share. But the paella is what most come here for. Although, the dish was favorable, I can tell the chicken was pre cooked the day before and re heated when the paella was made. Not good at all and the reason...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 - 8PM
Wednesday 4 - 8PM
Thursday 4 - 8PM
Friday 4 - 8PM
Saturday 4 - 8PM
Sunday 4 - 8PM

Hours or services may differ due to COVID-19. Please contact the business directly to verify hours and availability.

Menu

Tapas - VerdurasMariscos Y PescadosCarnesMontaditosBocadillosPaella César De MariscosQuesos & AcompañamientosPostres (desserts)

Tapas - Verduras

Fried Potatoes
$9.75
With herbs and sea salt and aioli.
Patatas Bravas
$9.75
Fried potato wedges with spicy brava sauce and aioli.
Little Gems Salad
$10.75
With olive vinagreta, manchego and gala apple.
Brussels Sprouts a la Plancha
$10.75
With parsley garlic oil.
Tortilla Española
$10.75
With pickled carrots, onions, jalapeño and aioli.
Toasted Acme Baguette
$8.75
With queso fresco and blackberry jam.

Mariscos Y Pescados

Gambas Ala Diabla
$15.75
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Cesar

1515 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 883-0222
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Parking: Street
Ambience: Classy
Noise Level: Loud
Alcohol: Full Bar
Attire: Casual
Cuisines: Spanish, Mediterranean, Caterers, Family Style, Take Out, Latin American, European, Continental, Bar & Grills
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