LimeWood offers stunning Bay views and impeccable service. Mario, our waiter, was both professional and friendly. While the wine selection is limited, the martinis are superb. The Halibut was good and tofu dish was not bad at all. A wonderful dining experience overall; we'll definitely be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Est. Sar
Brunch, today was excellent.Wonderful service, great menu that was perfectly executed.Atmosphere is a beauty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik H
If you are planning to have dinner here (with reservations) be prepared for a crowded, noisy room made worse by people seated next you getting hammered and louder after each drink.Such a shame that the ambiance is like a corner singles bar at Happy Hour.The Claremont really needs to bring back the restaurant that used to be in the back before the Fairmont took over.The menu and the food are much better than the surroundings deserve.Last time having dinner here!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
ozgun demir
Amazing place, delicious! Our server was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
IRISH CHROME
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.
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.
Franco
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.
LimeWood offers stunning Bay views and impeccable service. Mario, our waiter, was both professional and friendly. While the wine selection is limited, the martinis are superb. The Halibut was good and tofu dish was not bad at all. A wonderful dining experience overall; we'll definitely be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Brunch, today was excellent.Wonderful service, great menu that was perfectly executed.Atmosphere is a beauty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are planning to have dinner here (with reservations) be prepared for a crowded, noisy room made worse by people seated next you getting hammered and louder after each drink.Such a shame that the ambiance is like a corner singles bar at Happy Hour.The Claremont really needs to bring back the restaurant that used to be in the back before the Fairmont took over.The menu and the food are much better than the surroundings deserve.Last time having dinner here!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
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.
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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.
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.