GREAT ATMOSPHERE & FRIENDLY Helpful & Knowledgeable Staff. Wonderful Views of San Francisco & The Golden Gate Bridge from the Deck. Delicious Food & Drinks. YOU HAVE TO GO AT LEAST ONCE & Experience Fine Dining at it's Best. It's an Awesome Place to Behold Brimming with Sweet Majestic Charm with Whispers of Time Long Ago served up in an Endless Style Only Berkeley can accomplish.
Eric Floyd
Such a wonderful time trying out Sunday Brunch at Limewood.The food and beverages were wonderful and the attentiveness of the staff was exceptional. It is always wonderful to be welcomed back with heartfelt authenticity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boomer16
First date event so we were expecting more--much more from the iconic Fairmont managed Claremont. I drove from Marin; my date from Alameda. The food was at best mediocre; my omelet was both small and very bland. Our bacon was overcooked and tasted like it was prepared the day before. My date didn't want potatoes and the upcharge for toast was $6.00. Bottom line the dining experience was underwhelming, and the price was over the top. I would not recommend or patronize this facility, again, for a meal.
KarenM
very little chicken or vegetable in the salad which were overwhelmed by the amount of greens. Way to noisy. My friend and I had to ask each other to repeat everything we said. The waitstaff are very welcoming, efficient and a pleasure to encounter. They do make up for the noise.
NealW
This is a very nice restaurant - beautiful setting, spectacular views, excellent service. Had breakfast one morning and brunch on another. Food was very good - but nothing special. Their signature breakfast, which is two eggs, sausage or bacon, potatoes, and a biscuit is well-prepared, came to the table fast and hot. For brunch I ordered the fried chicken and skillet pancake. The chicken was good and hot, but kind of bland. The skillet pancake was lousy. It was overcooked, heavy, probably precooked and a little stale.
Genese
We were all on town for a memorial service. Honestly we were just looking to get together for a passable meal. We were so pleasant surprised at how delicious (I mean really delicious) the food was. Do not pass up the Slider. Big enough for 6. Broccoli and shishito peppers and carrots amazing. Service was warm and professional. We're going back again tonight.
WCArtist
After seeing the Limewood Bar & Restaurant featured on “ Check Please Bay Area”, I was excited to take my grandchildren there for dinner. The one thing that matched my expectations was the Parker House rolls. I ordered the scallops which were well cooked but luke warm and the purée on which they were place was cold. The children's menus was limited and the mac & cheese mediocre. It was disappointing and pricey.
James Rabuco
We had brunch at the Limewood bar and restaurant. I had the Signature breakfast and a bloody Mary (it was not tasty or spicy at all) and both are not anything to write home about. In fact, you get some basic breakfast food that is very expensive. You get 4 thin bacon pieces, country potatoes and 2 eggs. $27 for that plate. We had to continually flag our server for things we needed. Sad to say but I probably won't be coming back because 1. its expensive 2. the service is lacking 3. there are better places to go with nicer views!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
A long time favorite for a nightcap or a stop on the way to a final destination, the Limewood offers old world hotel style with outstanding food and views. The aspect of our visit that was frustrating was the lapses in between seating, ordering a drink, receiving said drink and each and every step of the meal including getting the bill. I don't want to feel rushed but I also don't want to feel forgotten either. The waiter was helpful and offered good suggestions, and there appeared to be no reason for the series of delays. Ultimately the superior food and ambience outweighed the abysmal service speed. Unfortunately I will have to factor having no where to go and nothing to do into a possible next visit to the Limewood.
A real let down. Food value is really bad. $90 per person without drinks. Also, at a restaurant such as this, you would expect the servers to know who gets what dish. Not here. Who has the duck? How about fish?
BarbaraW
The ambiance at Limewood outdoor spot is wonderful with a clear view of the bay and environs. It's fairly quiet on their deck, and the weather made for a perfect late-winter-early spring fest. However, the food was disappointing. Only the brunch menu is available on weekends, but it has a limited number of dishes. I selected a favorite (with shrimp) but was told they were "out of shrimp." Really? I opted for the kale salad. Made with whole leaves, small to medium sized, but still a bit tough, with stems (very tough and made me choke), a bit of carrot, cheddar and apple. Tasty but lacking enough acid to counter the sweetness of apple and carrot. I also selected the grilled sourdough, which was good but burnt around the edges where were not healthy to eat and not tasty. Please give us more and better food options.
Christine
We enjoyed our lunch although food was mediocre. Great service and ambience.. We both had the omelet but it really had not much flavor and the “salad” was just pieces of romaine with no dressing (or maybe there was some but so slight it had no flavor). Wine was tasty but expensive (could have bought two bottles for price we paid for two glasses)
wojc64
Good quality food and ambiance, as always. Our party ordered salad and fries for the table to split as appetizers, so we were a little frustrated when our mains arrived and they came with...salad and fries. It would have been a kindness for the server to ask whether we still wanted the apps given that the mains already had the sides we desired. And actually, I would expect that of any restaurant, much less one at this price point.
Leah
It was a wonderful experience to enjoy the location, my husband, mother-in-law and a few of her friends. I was new to restaurant as was everyone else but they all liked their meals. I ordered the 8 oz. wagu steak which I found out only has the steak and some sauce on the plate. One does need to order side dishes with the steak meals to have a full meal. Servers should make this suggestion when they hear you ordering so that the consumer knows it's only meat on the plate for those dishes. If I had not seen a plate going to a table, then called the server back to confirm it's only a piece of meat coming, I would have been disappointed. My sides were carrots (super delicious) and the potato balls. I will pass on the potatoes next time and try something else as they did not taste special enough for me. Still wonderful experience and I will go again.
Amazing place, delicious! Our server was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GREAT ATMOSPHERE & FRIENDLY Helpful & Knowledgeable Staff. Wonderful Views of San Francisco & The Golden Gate Bridge from the Deck. Delicious Food & Drinks. YOU HAVE TO GO AT LEAST ONCE & Experience Fine Dining at it's Best. It's an Awesome Place to Behold Brimming with Sweet Majestic Charm with Whispers of Time Long Ago served up in an Endless Style Only Berkeley can accomplish.
Such a wonderful time trying out Sunday Brunch at Limewood.The food and beverages were wonderful and the attentiveness of the staff was exceptional. It is always wonderful to be welcomed back with heartfelt authenticity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First date event so we were expecting more--much more from the iconic Fairmont managed Claremont. I drove from Marin; my date from Alameda. The food was at best mediocre; my omelet was both small and very bland. Our bacon was overcooked and tasted like it was prepared the day before. My date didn't want potatoes and the upcharge for toast was $6.00. Bottom line the dining experience was underwhelming, and the price was over the top. I would not recommend or patronize this facility, again, for a meal.
very little chicken or vegetable in the salad which were overwhelmed by the amount of greens. Way to noisy. My friend and I had to ask each other to repeat everything we said. The waitstaff are very welcoming, efficient and a pleasure to encounter. They do make up for the noise.
This is a very nice restaurant - beautiful setting, spectacular views, excellent service. Had breakfast one morning and brunch on another. Food was very good - but nothing special. Their signature breakfast, which is two eggs, sausage or bacon, potatoes, and a biscuit is well-prepared, came to the table fast and hot. For brunch I ordered the fried chicken and skillet pancake. The chicken was good and hot, but kind of bland. The skillet pancake was lousy. It was overcooked, heavy, probably precooked and a little stale.
We were all on town for a memorial service. Honestly we were just looking to get together for a passable meal. We were so pleasant surprised at how delicious (I mean really delicious) the food was. Do not pass up the Slider. Big enough for 6. Broccoli and shishito peppers and carrots amazing. Service was warm and professional. We're going back again tonight.
After seeing the Limewood Bar & Restaurant featured on “ Check Please Bay Area”, I was excited to take my grandchildren there for dinner. The one thing that matched my expectations was the Parker House rolls. I ordered the scallops which were well cooked but luke warm and the purée on which they were place was cold. The children's menus was limited and the mac & cheese mediocre. It was disappointing and pricey.
We had brunch at the Limewood bar and restaurant. I had the Signature breakfast and a bloody Mary (it was not tasty or spicy at all) and both are not anything to write home about. In fact, you get some basic breakfast food that is very expensive. You get 4 thin bacon pieces, country potatoes and 2 eggs. $27 for that plate. We had to continually flag our server for things we needed. Sad to say but I probably won't be coming back because 1. its expensive 2. the service is lacking 3. there are better places to go with nicer views!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
A long time favorite for a nightcap or a stop on the way to a final destination, the Limewood offers old world hotel style with outstanding food and views. The aspect of our visit that was frustrating was the lapses in between seating, ordering a drink, receiving said drink and each and every step of the meal including getting the bill. I don't want to feel rushed but I also don't want to feel forgotten either. The waiter was helpful and offered good suggestions, and there appeared to be no reason for the series of delays. Ultimately the superior food and ambience outweighed the abysmal service speed. Unfortunately I will have to factor having no where to go and nothing to do into a possible next visit to the Limewood.
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A real let down. Food value is really bad. $90 per person without drinks. Also, at a restaurant such as this, you would expect the servers to know who gets what dish. Not here. Who has the duck? How about fish?
The ambiance at Limewood outdoor spot is wonderful with a clear view of the bay and environs. It's fairly quiet on their deck, and the weather made for a perfect late-winter-early spring fest. However, the food was disappointing. Only the brunch menu is available on weekends, but it has a limited number of dishes. I selected a favorite (with shrimp) but was told they were "out of shrimp." Really? I opted for the kale salad. Made with whole leaves, small to medium sized, but still a bit tough, with stems (very tough and made me choke), a bit of carrot, cheddar and apple. Tasty but lacking enough acid to counter the sweetness of apple and carrot. I also selected the grilled sourdough, which was good but burnt around the edges where were not healthy to eat and not tasty. Please give us more and better food options.
We enjoyed our lunch although food was mediocre. Great service and ambience.. We both had the omelet but it really had not much flavor and the “salad” was just pieces of romaine with no dressing (or maybe there was some but so slight it had no flavor). Wine was tasty but expensive (could have bought two bottles for price we paid for two glasses)
Good quality food and ambiance, as always. Our party ordered salad and fries for the table to split as appetizers, so we were a little frustrated when our mains arrived and they came with...salad and fries. It would have been a kindness for the server to ask whether we still wanted the apps given that the mains already had the sides we desired. And actually, I would expect that of any restaurant, much less one at this price point.
It was a wonderful experience to enjoy the location, my husband, mother-in-law and a few of her friends. I was new to restaurant as was everyone else but they all liked their meals. I ordered the 8 oz. wagu steak which I found out only has the steak and some sauce on the plate. One does need to order side dishes with the steak meals to have a full meal. Servers should make this suggestion when they hear you ordering so that the consumer knows it's only meat on the plate for those dishes. If I had not seen a plate going to a table, then called the server back to confirm it's only a piece of meat coming, I would have been disappointed. My sides were carrots (super delicious) and the potato balls. I will pass on the potatoes next time and try something else as they did not taste special enough for me. Still wonderful experience and I will go again.