FIVE - Berkeley

Five is closing soon, so this feels a little futile. I wasn't overly impressed, but in fact the dishes I ordered were tasty and well-made, and the service was v... read more Five is closing soon, so this feels a little futile. I wasn't overly impressed, but in fact the dishes I ordered were tasty and well-made, and the service was very friendly. It didn't rise above that weird feeling of a restaurant in a hotel, though. Hotel restaurants are always a bit weird, and though this one was better than most, it still had that feeling of not quite being real.

Five was a good choice for a meal before a performance. However, this time there seemed to be a lack of communication between the kitchen and the service staff.... read more Five was a good choice for a meal before a performance. However, this time there seemed to be a lack of communication between the kitchen and the service staff. After placing our order, some unexpected items were added to our meal that were not advertised and had the potential to trigger food allergies. We were informed that Five will soon be transforming into a Mediterranean restaurant. In order to improve the customer experience, it is essential for the kitchen staff and the service staff to work together more effectively.

Five has been a good choice for before a performance. This time something happened. There was a disconnected communication between the kitchen and the service s... read more Five has been a good choice for before a performance. This time something happened. There was a disconnected communication between the kitchen and the service staff. Things changed after an order was placed much to the server's chagrin. Things were added that were not advertised and could trigger food allergies. We're told that Five is closing shortly to convert itself into a Mediterranean themed restaurant. My feeling is that the kitchen staff needs slapping around to improve the customer experience, i.e., the service staff and kitchen staff on the same page

Great, friendly service. read more Great, friendly service.

Well, I was just eating at the FIVE restaurant alone, the ambience was spectacular, the food and service was also great, and it was also a little quiet when I c... read more Well, I was just eating at the FIVE restaurant alone, the ambience was spectacular, the food and service was also great, and it was also a little quiet when I came there. I worked in hospitality and I know how a great service goes. Thank you for a spectacular experience. I'll see you soon when you open your business again.