Fonda - Berkeley

Great drinks and small dishes Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Great drinks and small dishes Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

While the setting is nice and the staff is always friendly, the food is very much just meh It can be very greasy and not super flavorful. We got the brusselspro... read more While the setting is nice and the staff is always friendly, the food is very much just meh It can be very greasy and not super flavorful. We got the brusselsprouts and they were supposed to be crispy but were really just half cooked. Similar experiences multiple times with multiple menu dishes just being okay. Nothing awful but nothing great. We got a chocolate lava cake that was the least chocolatey version I 've ever had. Their drinks are decent and the happy hour (5 to 6) prices can be a good deal if you see spnething you like.

Fonda is the gem of Solano Ave! Go! read more Fonda is the gem of Solano Ave! Go!

Very nice place, a cosy room with a large bar and a mezzanine, plenty of different layouts for eating or drinking. Nice menu with Mexican-style tapas, wines, co... read more Very nice place, a cosy room with a large bar and a mezzanine, plenty of different layouts for eating or drinking. Nice menu with Mexican-style tapas, wines, cocktails. Great service. Only caveat which is embarrassing for a restaurant: we found the food to be very meh. Ingredients are not high-quality (terrible prawns), and recipes are not very subtle. We could come back for a drink and a quick bite, not for a good meal.