Babette

4.8

122 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Neighborhood gem

At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting.
Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Organic, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 845-1652
Website
http://www.babettecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Patrick Hooker and Joan Ellis
Private party facilities
Choose from a vast array of possibilities as we offer a wide selection of catering options to suit your unique vision. Reserve a large table for an intimate gathering or rent our entire restaurant for your event. Crafting memorable experiences within your budget. Give us a call 415-713-3591 or email babetteevents@gmail.com.

Location
2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1613
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
University and Addison
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Babette Large Party Experience
Multiple dates available
For parties between 10-20 people, we offer a Large Party Prix Fixe Menu: A multi-course, family style experience which features dishes from our seasonal menu, and is the best way to dine at Babette with a larger group. We consider anything over 20 to be a full by-out and you will need to speak with us directly for details. Our large Prix Fixe Menus are priced separately for either Brunch or Dinner. Brunch- $35 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included) Dinner- $50 per person includes dessert (beverages, tax and gratuity not included) Please note: the entire group must participate. Where possible, we will accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, and of course, you are welcome to add on extra dishes from our menu.

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Best Service
East Bay
Best Ambiance
East Bay
Great for outdoor dining
East Bay
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Babette in Berkeley charms with its "amazing patio seating" under a redwood tree and live music, creating a delightful atmosphere. Guests praise its "creative, delicious food" and "extraordinary service." With a menu inspired by local markets, it offers superb vegetarian options. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "Berkeley treasure."

122 Reviews

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Deborah
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for the Jazz brunch. Highly recommend. The jazz combo was lovely and we could still talk.
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Grace
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous! The weather was perfect for outdoor seating for Sunday brunch. The service was exceptional and the food delicious- plus so nice to hear the jazz group too.
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Ken
San Francisco
139 reviews
vip
5.0
139 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining setting, on deck under a redwood tree. The food was excellent,nuanced, complex flavors and original. The deserts are off the charts. A great restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Babette's! it never disappoints. The ambience, especially in the courtyard, is romantic and yet relaxed. The service is warm, careful, unobtrusive. And the food is delicious and interesting, including dishes I would not make for myself at home, and would not even imagine, sometimes.
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Tracey
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming back patio is probably lovely at night. It was also a perfect day to sit outside and eat, listening to live jazz. Brunch was delicious and I’d love to go back in the evening for dinner!
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Ken
San Francisco
139 reviews
vip
5.0
139 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and wonderful ambience. We’ll be returning for sure.
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jill
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a quiet, chilly evening at Babettes on the patio. The setting cannot be beat, lovely. Heater and blankets at the ready. The menu is rich with appetizers, pizza and dessert but limited main course. Wonderful mezze plate including beet hummus. Only thing to be aware of is there is not a full bar and metal patio tables are not comfortable for large feet!
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Laura
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful back patio. Fabulous service, great food. We has such a lovely time listening to the live music, and enjoying the setting.
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Caryn
San Joaquin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best brunch experience ever today! The lemon ricotta pancakes along with the cheesy potatoes were delish! We sat outside on their darling little patio and listened to live music, it was so lovely. But the best part of all was the outstanding service from Maxine, her suggestions were on point and her beautiful energy was exactly what our morning needed! Will definitely be back!
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Greta
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Babette offers amazing patio seating under a large redwood tree. Stars hanging overhead twinkle as your waitstaff warmly welcomes you, explaining the specials and answering questions. The musical group playing Wednesday adds so much to the inviting atmosphere. We chose a salad of melon, fig, prosciutto and feta plus a Margherita pizza for three of us. Both were really delicious. The staff is happy to accommodate any choices always with a smile. What more can I say? A delightful experience!
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FAQs

Babette is rated 4.8 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1613

Additional information

Cross street
University and Addison
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Organic, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Hooker and Joan Ellis
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.babettecafe.com/
Phone number
(510) 845-1652
Private party facilities
Choose from a vast array of possibilities as we offer a wide selection of catering options to suit your unique vision. Reserve a large table for an intimate gathering or rent our entire restaurant for your event. Crafting memorable experiences within your budget. Give us a call 415-713-3591 or email babetteevents@gmail.com.

Babette

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Additional information

Experiences

Babette Large Party Experience

Menu

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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