Limewood Bar & Restaurant

“ It was my birthday weekend so we went and what an awesome experience. We had reservations for brunch so the Hostess immediately had us seated at a table with sweeping views of the East Bay Area all the way to SF. Then we were greeted by our Server who's service was impeccable was attentive, friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. I ordered the Smash Burger which was cooked to perfection. Compliments to the chef! My drink was equally delicious. Parking was affordable and easy to find and the entrance is accessible. Looking for to my next experience. ”

“ Amazing restaurant in Claremont Resort & Club! We made a reservation & arrived early. We went to the adjacent bar to grab cocktails & watch the game. When our table was ready, we were greeted happily by Em who took us a to a table near the window with gorgeous views of the property & Berkeley. They have an outdoor seating area & we will definitely come back to dine there for brunch. The menu is overwhelming because everything sounded so good, we could not decide! Thankfully, Em recommended a few of her favorite dishes. Sliders: OMG! Amazing! A must order. The prime rib was tender & juicy (& they give a generous portion), the garlic aioli was loaded with flavor & the roll was buttery & fluffy. Braised Oxtail: The oxtail literally melts in your mouth, wow! Seasonal Cake: Make sure to order this with ice cream! So delicious & the perfect amount of sweetness. We were lucky enough to meet Chef John who came by our table to ensure that we were happy we our meal & we gushed about how lovely every dish was. ”

“ With my bestie in town staying at the Claremont Resort & Club for a work conference this week, we were just going to meet downstairs in the lobby for a drink before heading to Shattuck for dinner. It was almost sunset and pro tip, you can order drinks from the Claremont lounge and take them outside to watch the sunset (the hotel has outdoor furniture) to vibe and imbibe. With Limewood Bar & Restaurant opening at 5pm, we figured why leave these views and brews when we could keep the fun going without having to leave. For a weekday, the restaurant filled pretty quickly and felt alive. It had me wondering if this was a mix of guests from my friend's conference, other guests, or if locals come to the restaurant too. Regardless, without a reservation we grabbed a high top and service was quick and efficient ~ we split a bottle of wine and the Gem Salad to start. What I loved and appreciated from our amazing server was that she made a note for the kitchen to split the salad to serve to us. While splitting a salad with one other person is usually the norm done at the table, it was so nice to sit back, relax, and have the salad cut already for us by the kitchen ready to consume. Also for a mom to not have to cut anything additional when out with a friend is really nice :) We then shared the Steak Sliders and Truffle Fries. Our server asked if for the truffle fries we wanted regular thin fries or the russet wedges that come standard with the dish. She mentioned the truffle fries are served with a few thicker potato pieces on a plate ~ we wanted to sip on our wine and nosh on regular truffle fries and not the thicker cut, so pro tip..ask for the regular fries! Again, much appreciated tip from the server to ensure our meal was to the standard we wanted. Lastly, the Steak Sliders. Man, I've heard about these 'Parker House Rolls' served here from a Check, Please! Bay Area episode, but truly these rolls and this shareable app which turned into a meal for us, drove it home to 5 stars. From the menu, the Steak Sliders include 'shaved prime rib, black garlic aioli, mushroom escabeche, and fiscalini cheddar' ~ they did not disappoint..decadent, photo-worthy (check my snaps), and the perfect close to a long day with comfort in every bite. The rolls actually come by themselves as a starter app served with bone marrow butter. I've been to this restaurant a few years ago and had the smash burger (still on the menu) ~ def. recommend if the tour de smash throughout the East Bay is your thing. Looks like Limewood does breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a late night menu served until 10:30p including these epic sliders. You can validate your parking by the host stand or taking a ride share if not staying on location, can't beat it! Post meal there was music playing in the lounge so naturally we gravitated that direction to end the evening with some tunes. Overall, an amazing evening and worth every splurge. Because at the end of the day, who knows when I'll be back..but man did it feel like a nice escape to wine and dine with my bestie at such a historic spot in the East Bay! ”

“ The views and vibes. Located in the Claremont Hotel, this is an upscale, but hip hotel restaurant with incredible views of SF. They have comfy booths, but also tables with epic window views of the City below. We caught the sunset and it was beautiful. The food is solid. I wouldn't rave, but I wouldn't say anything bad about it, per se, except, yes, it's expensive. Some would say over priced, but again, those views and vibes. The place was busy on a Wednesday night. A mix of a hotel bar scene and patrons for dinner, mostly looking corporate. But I do need to add: the place was well staffed and provided really good service. I was with the family and the kids ate chicken tenders from the kids menu. Bonus: kids under 5 eat free if you're staying at the hotel. I enjoyed my $18 cocktail, but it was small. I ordered the vegetarian dish which was a broccoli steak in a Thai curry sauce with quinoa. It was healthy, which I was going for and solid, if not a wee boring. My husband's fish was good. It was slightly overcooked, and could have used a little side dish action for the price, but overall a solid dish. We ordered gelato for dessert and I mean no complaints there. In the end, while the food isn't going to blow you away, it is good, but it is quite expensive. You're paying for that view, a high level of service and atmosphere. I 100% will return. It felt like a night away from our lives, perched up on the hill enjoying a luxe night out. ”

“ Recently dined at Limewood, and the experience was fantastic! I started with an Espresso Martini, which was delicious and perfectly crafted--a solid drink to kick off the evening. For appetizers, I tried the Black-Eyed Peas Fritters paired with a spiced tomato sauce. Fully vegan and incredibly flavorful; the combination was delightful. The Parker House Rolls, served with chives and bone marrow butter, added a rich touch and had great flavor that really set off the meal. Highly recommend the Crispy Rockfish. The hot sauce, buttermilk, and pickled onion added a spicy kick and complemented the fish beautifully. The hot sauce was especially flavorful and packed some heat, making the dish stand out. Overall, I suggest pairing the Espresso Martini with the Parker House Rolls and finishing off with the Crispy Rockfish. Limewood did not disappoint! ‍ ”

“ You can't beat the location. Great place to have a meal with friends or family. Amazing view beautiful weather. Service was good. We had smash burgers, rockfish sandwich, garlic, prawns, and the piccata for dessert was really good. After seeing the fried chicken plate on someone else's table, I kind of wish I would've had that. That being said, I was happy with my meal. ”