Longbranch - Berkeley

Atmosphere is nice but it can be loud. Quality cocktails and creative dishes. Love the fried olives. And their salad with pickled apples and blue cheese was cra... read more Atmosphere is nice but it can be loud. Quality cocktails and creative dishes. Love the fried olives. And their salad with pickled apples and blue cheese was crazy good.

One of my favorite places to go!!! Best before it's late, or in the old days was best ~10-11pm. Great place to get some drinks, or get some food, or just hang o... read more One of my favorite places to go!!! Best before it's late, or in the old days was best ~10-11pm. Great place to get some drinks, or get some food, or just hang out! The vibe is great, and service is always super helpful.

Carla was so helpful, we planned for a larger party than ended up being due to COVID and they were flexible and understanding. We got family style dinner for a... read more Carla was so helpful, we planned for a larger party than ended up being due to COVID and they were flexible and understanding. We got family style dinner for a group of 11 and it worked perfectly! They even made the vegetarian dish gluten free to meet some of the group's dietary restrictions!

We used to love Longbranch, but after our recent experience we’ll never eat there again. The atmosphere was off, the menu limited, and the food was a HUGE disap... read more We used to love Longbranch, but after our recent experience we’ll never eat there again. The atmosphere was off, the menu limited, and the food was a HUGE disappointment. It’s a shame that a place that was once so popular has declined. For aFriday evening there were a lot of empty tables.

I used to eat here regularly before the pandemic, visiting every two to three weeks when I was in Berkeley. Now, I return about once a month and have come back... read more I used to eat here regularly before the pandemic, visiting every two to three weeks when I was in Berkeley. Now, I return about once a month and have come back to this place. Although the hours and menu are somewhat limited since Berkeley hasn't completely reopened, I find it to be a wonderfully friendly spot. The food is delicious, and the bartenders are skilled at crafting excellent cocktails. This place is now a must-visit every time I'm in town. They serve some outstanding fried anchovy olives that pair perfectly with a martini to kick off the meal. Plus, their daily pasta special never lets me down.