Skates on the Bay – Seafood
Perched along the shimmering shoreline, this waterfront destination offers sweeping views that pair perfectly with the salt-tinged breeze and an air of relaxed coastal elegance. Mornings here are a decadent affair where the aroma of sizzling Wagyu sirloin and buttery biscuits mingles with the brightness of lemon ricotta pancakes and chilled Pacific oysters. Whether indulging in a rich Crab Cake Benedict or a flambéed Banana Foster French Toast, guests find themselves immersed in a sun-drenched sanctuary where every meal feels like a celebration of the sea.
100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley CA 94710 https://skatesonthebay.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, low-fat, plant-based, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, atkins, alkaline, aip, tlc, renal, volumetrics, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fair pricing and reliable menu, guests at Skates appreciate the dependable dining experience that consistently meets expectations for a casual outing with friends. Standout aspects include the adequate portions and balanced flavors that
Menu
Brunch Specialties
- Canadian Bacon Benedict - $20.25: Hollandaise, English muffin, brunch potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crab Cake Benedict - $25.25: Hollandaise, brunch potatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Traditional Breakfast - $17: Three eggs any style, choice of bacon, chicken apple sausage or Canadian bacon, English muffin, brunch potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Caprese Omelet - $16: Mozzarella, tomato basil salad, balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Gravy with Eggs - $17: Eggs your style, Parmesan breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wagyu Sirloin & Eggs - $40.25: Eggs any style (2), roasted baby tomatoes, Parmesan potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - $17.25: Fresh blueberries, blueberry syrup, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Foster French Toast - $16: French baguette, Frangelico, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Raw Bar & Sushi
- Pacific Oysters (Half Dozen) - $24: Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, cucumber mignonette, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Shrimp Cocktail - $21.1: Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, Louie dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pacific Sashimi Grade Ahi Poke - $20: Sweet onions, avocado, soy, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, wonton chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Dungeness Crab Legs - $24.2: Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, Louie dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab & Avocado Roll - $20.5: Dungeness crab, cucumber, tobiko, sesame aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $19.7: Dungeness crab, seasonal fish, avocado, cucumber, tobiko Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ahi Roll - $19.1: Cucumber, avocado, spicy sesame aioli, tobiko, Fresno pepper Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skates Ocean Tower - $76.3: Dungeness Crab, Oysters, Cocktail Shrimp, Ahi Poke, Hamachi Poke, Ocean Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Oven Roasted Crab & Artichoke Dip - $21.1: Parmesan, sweet onion, toasted baguette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Savory Burrata + Prosciutto - $20.7: Basil pesto, grilled sourdough toast, heirloom tomatoes, fig preserves, pickled vegetables, olive tapenade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Fresh Clams - $20: White wine, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $20.2: Artichoke heart, mustard-garlic aioli, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Curry Mussels - $19: Red Thai curry, ginger, green onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Kalbi Beef Bao Buns - $21.1: Kalbi glaze, pickled red cabbage slaw, spicy aioli, scallions, togarashi sesame seeds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- New England Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $13.5: Traditional clam chowder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque (Bowl) - $14.5: Butter lobster, puff pastry, crème fraîche, sherry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibb & Point Reyes Blue Cheese - $13: Granny Smith apples, candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romaine Caesar - $13.5: Parmesan, artisan crouton, house-made dressing, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gem Wedge - $13.5: Radish, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, house-made blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Nicoise - $28.5: Seared rare, greens, kalamatas, green beans, potatoes, capers, hard cook egg, Champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Oven Roasted Honey-Peppercorn Salmon - $28: Red and green honey peppercorn glaze, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, asparagus, beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Fish & Chips - $24.8: French fries, house-made tartar sauce, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Stuffed Sole - $36: Asparagus, tomato + summer pepper medley, white wine butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiery Ahi Tuna - $42: Furikake rice, bok choy, wasabi cream, ginger soy butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf - $41: 8oz. char-grilled sirloin, garlic shrimp, grilled asparagus, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Roasted Herb Crusted Prime Rib (12oz) - $49.5: Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, au jus, creamy horseradish Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skates Cioppino - $48: Dungeness Crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, fish, calamari, tomato-garlic broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Open-Faced Crab Sandwich - $21.5: Artichokes, tomatoes, Parmesan, Cheddar on toasted sourdough, fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Shrimp Roll - $27.5: Lobster & shrimp salad, green onion, hoagie roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Char-Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger - $23.5: White Cheddar, caramelized onions, tomatoes, lettuce, Parmesan aioli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Cheddar Mac & Cheese - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Char Grilled Asparagus & Béarnaise - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Exotic Mojito - $15: Bacardi Superior White Rum, Passion Fruit Purée, Mango Purée, mint, lime, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spicy Prickly Pear Margarita - $17: Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Jalapeño, Desert Pear, lychee-lime sour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Dragon Fizz (Non-Alcoholic) - $8.5: Cream of Coconut, Dragon Fruit, lime, pineapple juice, soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- Coors Light Draft - $5.75
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