John Jenkins

This was our 3rd year in a row of holding our Mastermind and Connections Holiday Dinners at Skates! The location, staff, food, service is beyond expectional. Big shout of to Arliana Rojas the Sales and Event Manager. We are already reserving the Bay room for our two Holiday dinner for 2026! Thank you for scheduling the BEST Sunsets ever!

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Lorena Estrada

We made a reservation ahead of time to celebrate an anniversary. We were seated quickly. Our server Ivan was kind, patient, and easy to work with! The food was AMAZING! Everything we tried was 10/10 -pacific oysters -lobster bisque -Wagyu Steak -Cod -lobster mac and cheese A surprise dessert was offered and was amazing!!! -creme brulee Will definitely come again! Thank you 😊

Sandra Verboom

This is a great restaurant, with beautiful views of SF and the Golden Gate bridge. The food very tasty and service is excellent. We go at lunch, and prices are not over the top considering what others charge.

Zuri

This restaurant has been open for decades and this is my first time in over a decade. I was impressed by the view! The staff was so friendly and efficient. The food was phenomenal 😋 no exaggeration! The cheesecake was 🔥

Chanae P

The service was a little slow but I had a wonderful experience. I've always heard so many good things about it and was finally able to see for myself. Everything I tasted was worth the wait. I tried the Thai Mussels and ate them before I could get a picture. My entree was Salmon and bacon rissoto cakes. Everything was top notch.

Srdjan Lakic

The service was top notch, the servers were very knowledgeable of the menu and gave great suggestions. We ended up ordering the seafood tower, which was very good. Two different types of poke, Dungeness crab, and fresh shrimp, and oysters. We also ordered crab mac & cheese as a side. It will be definitely coming back here next time we’re in town! The views inside the restaurant were great as well!

Rod M

I love this place! The food and ambiance are both amazing, and the service is always fast. We especially enjoy the oysters and the specials they’re always a highlight. This is definitely the spot we’ll keep coming back to for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

Delia Grande

This restaurant has a beautiful view, we enjoyed the oysters and champagne so much we didn’t get pictures. Pasta could have been better if the shrimp weren’t deep fried but that just my preference. I suggest making a reservation as there was a long wait for people who didn’t have one.

Lea Niculescu

A wonderful restaurant with a prime view of the water. Interior is well thought of and immaculate. Our waiters were very attentive throughout the meal. I enjoyed the clam chowder, which was hearty and deliciously savory. Husband had the fish n chips which were extremely flaky and nicely crisp. It was a nice date with a great atmosphere!

We celebrated our 42nd anniversary tonight. Had the most amazing service ever. Jonathan our waiter made it so special. Very knowledgeable on menu questions we had. A different cocktail for each cours…

Foods were excellent. Waiter was kind and attentive. The view is very enjoyable and relaxing. The place is very lively

This place is so amazing, the food and view is so perfect. Service is wonderful, price is so reasonable,\nI recommend to make reservation ahead of time if you want window seats.

We came in today and were seated at a table by the window with no wait. A lovely location ,the view of San Francisco can't be beat! Our food was prepared perfectly, the fire roasted Baja swordfis…

you can't beat the views, and plenty of parking across the street. Menu provides plenty of options, and the fish is fresh. Nice to have them split the salads in advance. Good service.

you can't beat the views, and plenty of parking across the street. Menu provides plenty of options, and the fish is fresh. Nice to have them split the salads in advance. Good service.

Surprisingly wonderful. Had to drop a relative off at a Doctors office and was looking for a place nearby to have a drink, I was so impressed we came back for lunch after I picked him up. I have be…

We enjoyed a beautiful sunset view when we were there for family weekend with our daughter. The food and the service were excellent.

We enjoyed a beautiful sunset view when we were there for family weekend with our daughter. The food and the service were excellent.

We enjoyed a beautiful sunset view when we were there for family weekend with our daughter. The food and the service were excellent.

Great dinner on the water at sunset! Skates on the Bay was a great find by my husband! The service was great, the food was yummy, and the views of the water were fantastic. I would definitely reco…

Great dinner on the water at sunset! Skates on the Bay was a great find by my husband! The service was great, the food was yummy, and the views of the water were fantastic. I would definitely reco…

Great dinner on the water at sunset! Skates on the Bay was a great find by my husband! The service was great, the food was yummy, and the views of the water were fantastic. I would definitely reco…

Great dinner on the water at sunset! Skates on the Bay was a great find by my husband! The service was great, the food was yummy, and the views of the water were fantastic. I would definitely re…

Wonderful seafood place on the shores of Berkeley just overlooking downtown San Francisco and the Golden Gate bridge. All dishes we had were delightfully fresh and nicely presented. The wine list s…

Fabulous food and service and fabulous view of the bay. White table-clothed tables. Fresh, fresh seafood and also turf if you want it. You can't beat it. I am a foody and have never been disapp…

Super cool location over the water. Views of boats coming into the marina. Just had drinks but will go back for dinner. Sat by fireplace. Good service. Didn’t look like it was open from the outsi…

I had been to Skates on the Bay several times years ago and was not overly impressed with their seafood at that time. I was pleasantly surprised that the food had improved considerably. The farme…

The view is worth the price. The food and service are excellent. We brought our toddler with us for an early dinner and we’re catered to very well. The food was incredibly good. The wine list was g…

We dined last night because I had out of town visitors. The location of Skates is so special, and they have a large parking lot that is free of charge. They also have a driveway for uber/car pick up/drop off near the door. Unfortunately, they did not offer any valet services. The ambience was spectacular, the dining room was clean and spotless. I ordered the filet mignon, and the crab sushi roll. Both were absolutely cooked to perfection or delicious, or both. Our waitress was very friendly and personable, but we never really saw her. She took our drink order, and we asked to order food at the same time as we know it would be a while before she returned. Our drinks were never refilled or asked to be filled the entire meal. No one checked on us after the food was delivered to the table until we were finished eating and trying to make eye contact with a staff member. The service is utterly disappointing, but other than that we will be back! I will be sure to tell my friends to come here, with a fair warning of the slow/melancholy service. I was aware this may be the case from other reviews I had read, so it was not surprising, just a little disappointing for the cost and expectation you bring. Thank you Skates for a memorable night with family and delicious food.

Food was very good. Had lobster bisque, and my goto's clam chowder and calamari. All good. Excellent service and a great view of the SF and Oakland. Large wall of windows~

Martin S

We visited Skates on the Bay for Christmas lunch, so it wasn’t the typical dining experience - but from what locals say, this restaurant tends to be busy no matter the day. The setting is undeniably stunning: perched right over the water with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s hard to beat the atmosphere. The food was good overall, and while the presentation was fine, the experience had a bit of a “factory output” feel during this high-traffic holiday period. One detail we really appreciated was the elegant glassware, which added a nice touch to the table. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, though interactions were minimal - likely due to the holiday rush. Pricing leans toward the expensive side, which is worth noting if you’re planning a visit. In short: beautiful location, solid food, and courteous staff, but expect a bustling environment and premium prices.

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K Anderson

Enjoyed the options on the lunch menu (served until 3pm). I enjoyed the blackened rock cod, green means and rice. Simple but delicious, generously portioned and well priced. The view of the Bay is spectacular. The service was Outstanding, the waitress knew the menu well and made excellent suggestions.

Brent Chartrand

Food was excellent and our server was efficient, but a slow kitchen on a Sunday for lunch meant it was an hour before we got food, thirty minutes to get a drink, and so on. At first it was fine, as we were just being social, but we ended up a little frustrated. The salmon BLTA was very good, and the crab eggs Benedict also got excellent reviews.

Petra Deeter

This restaurant is truly on the water, with a spectacular sunset view. I usually love seafood but the seafood here is just OK (not bad but not fabulous). The exotic mojito and chocolate molten cake dessert were great.

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This place is so good! took my guy for his birthday and we had one of the best lobster bisque and cioppino!

This place is so good! took my guy for his birthday and we had one of the best lobster bisque and cioppino!

This place is so good! took my guy for his birthday and we had one of the best lobster bisque and cioppino!

JR is why I came back twice in two days! Very knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended the fish with gnocchi, but I wanted something lighter. \n\nFocaccia with garlic butter! OMG. I ate one piece…

We went for lunch on our anniversary, the food is good and the service is good. It has a panoramic view of the bay and sf! And we walked in the area after

We went for lunch on our anniversary, the food is good and the service is good. It has a panoramic view of the bay and sf! And we walked in the area after

Excellent view.\nAttentive service.\nPrivate parking lot.\nThe food was good but not great.\nI would return and try something else.

Let just say I gave this restaurant a second trial given then first time I thought it was a fluke for the wait given I had reservations. The return was for quality of food. \n\nThis time again with…

Let just say I gave this restaurant a second trial given then first time I thought it was a fluke for the wait given I had reservations. The return was for quality of food. \n\nThis time again with…

Service & Management Review\n\nWe took our mother to celebrate her 75th birthday, and this was her first time dining at this restaurant. Our party consisted of six guests during the lunch/dinner se…

Skates was already busy when we arrived for our noon reservation, but we were seated immediately. The dining areas were full before 1pm. There was set 3-course holiday menu for $72.00. \n\nWe recei…

We had open table reservation and got a beautiful view of the bay from our table. The place was busy with holiday gatherings. We had their delish buttery garlic bread and a humungous dish of crispy…

My mom and I went to Skates on the Bay yesterday. The food was good but the service was awful. We waited 25+ minutes to get our appetizers and within 5 minutes we had our entrées which sat and got …

Hi gang, Out for our 48th Anniversary dinner we chose S-B-t-B. We are familiar with the area having patronized nearby Hs. Lordships often before their unfortunate closing in 2015 due to a disput…

A very nice restaurant with a stunning view specially at sunset. The food was very good, the waiters friendly and present and the prices reasonable, considering the location

The price is solely for the beauty of the setting. Our server was not well trained and the policy of asking if you want sparkling or flat water without saying that you are charged for either (tap …

The price is solely for the beauty of the setting. Our server was not well trained and the policy of asking if you want sparkling or flat water without saying that you are charged for either (tap w…

Had to make reservations for a date a few days before our actual celebration. Was able to get a window seat, which was lovely. Our server was fantastic, and the food yummy. If you plan a visit, …

Redd Tiger

Portion sizes were adequate for the price, however, service was a let down. One of our drinks never made it to the table, and no apology was received. The sea bass was excellent, but the green beans needed to have the fibrous string removed. I would definitely recommend the clam chowder- very meaty and hearty. The shrimp was big, and the trio was good to the last bite.

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Food was average at best, service was good and ambience was good. Calamari was missing from the calamari dish just breaded deep fried. The rest was decent, but over priced.

Kate Bezugley

My friends from San Francisco brought me here, and as a Canadian I hate to say it, but this place just isn’t it. The food lacked flavour and was very underwhelming. For over $40 a dish, I expected something memorable — but it fell flat. The bathroom was unacceptable: no toilet paper and water covering the floor. Service was mediocre at best, with us needing to repeatedly ask for refills despite our server walking past several times. Definitely not worth the price.

Service and food quality needs work. We came for a birthday dinner and were extremely disappointed with the service. My granddaughter food was cold as ice. Need to do better as a group party …

Horrible service and food over priced. They have gone down really bad. This place used to be so good. I was hesitant to come but it was for a family members bday. Was right and so disappointed. I h…

Service and food quality needs work. We came for a birthday dinner and were extremely disappointed with the service. My granddaughter food was cold as ice. Need to do better as a group party of 2…

service and food quality needs work. We came for a birthday dinner and were extremely disappointed with the service. My granddaughter food was cold as ice. Need to do better as a group party of 2…

Horrible service and food over priced. They have gone down really bad. This place used to be so good. I was hesitant to come but it was for a family members bday. Was right and so disappointed. I h…

Horrible service and food over priced. They have gone down really bad. This place used to be so good. I was hesitant to come but it was for a family members bday. Was right and so disappointed. I…

The wife and I use to come here all the time. This is all she wanted, for us to finally get away from the kids . So we had 7:30 reservations. We get checked in. Hostess says it will be 5 to 10 min …

I just finished eating there with my husband and friends we don’t often get to see. We walked in and asked to sit at the bar. The hostess told us the bar wasn’t opened but we could sit there and wait for our friends to arrive so we went to the bar. The bar was actually open and had been for an hour. We enjoyed a couple cocktails. Our friends arrived and we had another round. We asked for the check indicating for all 4 of us. We paid the check and went to our table. The service at our table was horrible! We didn’t get our food at the same time, had to ask for drinks several time before we got them. We had dinner and went back to the bar to get informed that we had 20 minutes to drink because a party was coming in and they were closing the bar…What restaurant closes their biggest money maker??? So at the bar and one of the bartenders comes over and tells us that we skipped out on our bill….um what?? Turns out they didn’t charge us for all of our drink’s earlier. So now we have one bartender laughing at us, another scowling at us and one ignoring us. The manager came over and said nothing to us. Her back was to us, no apology. We are not people who would ever skip out on our bill. We are also great tippers! Anyway just sharing because the experience should have been amazing.. beautiful view, lovely restaurant but the staff is absolutely terrible. Poor management, staff that has no idea what is happening and seem to really not want to be there. It’s really too bad. Wanted to love this place and make it a must do when we are in San Francisco.