The Bay Area’s most exciting dining concept headlines at Limewood; a vibrant, casual gathering place showcasing Chef Joseph Paire’s award-winning cuisine, with standout flavors that marry Californian cuisine and classic Americana. Satisfy your cravings and socialize over cocktails at the bar or take in the San Francisco skyline from our signature hillside terrace.

HOURS

BREAKFAST | Monday – Friday 7:30am-10:00am

BRUNCH | Saturday & Sunday 8:00am – 2:00pm

LUNCH | Monday – Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm

DINNER | Daily 4:00pm – 9:30pm with bar service until midnight

SUNSET LOUNGE | Monday – Saturday from 4pm until closing

Limited Menu offered 2:00pm-4:00pm and 9:30pm – 10:30pm

LOCATION
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, California 94705

CONTACT
510-549-8585
[email protected]

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Locally Sourced Expertly Crafted

Limewood Bar & Restaurant sources local and seasonal products from some of Northern California’s finest farmers, ranchers, fishermen, bakers and vintners. We are pleased to bring their incredible ingredients to you.

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Lighter Dishes
- Seasonal Fruit Bowl
  
  14
- Lox & Bagels
  
  whipped cream cheese, capers, red onion, everything bagel
  
  25
- Steel-Cut Oatmeal
  
  vanilla cream, brown sugar, toasted hazelnuts, cranberries
  
  15
Local Favorites
- Signature Breakfast
  
  two eggs any style, country potatoes, biscuit, choice of applewood smoked bacon or chicken apple sausage links
  
  27
- *Smoked Salmon Soft Scramble
  
  sourdough roe, cage-free eggs, crème fraiche
  
  20
- *Buttermilk Pancakes
  
  apple syrup, house made granola, spiced butter
  
  14
- Lamb Hash
  
  roasted potatoes, poached egg, hollandaise
  
  28
- Steak And Eggs*
  
  ribeye steak, eggs, chimmichurri
  
  27
- Omelet
  
  formage blanc, shiitake mushrooms
  
  18
- Cherry Blossom Stuffed French Toast*
  
  almond topping
  
  22
- Avocado Tartine
  
  burrata, citrus, pistachio, sourdough
  
  24
Sides
- - Breakfast Potatoes
    
    7
  - Bacon
    
    9
  - Greek yogurt & honey
    
    9
  - Two eggs any style
    
    9
  - Warm biscuits & preserves
    
    8
*Items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, poultry or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Menu revised on 4/5/23; our menus change regularly, please see your server for more details.

- Seasonal Oysters On The Half Shell*
  
  apple mignonette
  
  24/45
- Crispy Pacific Rockfish*
  
  hot sauce, buttermilk, pickled onion
  
  16
- Baked Laurel
  
  poached egg, harissa ,roasted tomato, sourdough
  
  20
- Vegetable Fritatta*
  
  garden salad
  
  18
- Buttermilk Pancakes
  
  apple syrup, house made granola, spiced butte
  
  14
- French Toast*
  
  sweet cream, seasonal fruit syrup
  
  18
- Berkeley Smash Burger*
  
  bacon jam, pickled green tomato, mustard aioli, cheddar, fries
  
  25
- Smoked Salmon Tartare
  
  shaved red onion, capers, 6min egg
  
  25
- Strawberry Salad
  
  mixed greens, ver jus vinaigrette, pecorino, pickled strawberry
  
  16
- Spring Salad
  
  pea tendrils, asparagus, sumac almonds, sugar snap, mint vinaigrette
  
  18
- Smoked Salmon Soft Scramble*
  
  salmon roe, cage free eggs, crème fraîche
  
  20
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Skillet Pancake*
  
  candied pancetta, toasted almond syrup
  
  25
- Omelet
  
  fromage blanc, shiitaki mushroom, fine herbs
  
  17
- Steak & Eggs
  
  ribeye, eggs, chimichurri
  
  37
- Shrimp & Grits
  
  sweet potato grits, chili, prawns
  
  28
- Lamb Hash
  
  roasted potato, poached egg, hollandaise
  
  26
*Items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, poultry or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Menu revised on 4/5/23; our menus change regularly, please see your server for more details.

Starters
- Chili Garlic Prawns*
  
  lemon chili, garlic
  
  22
- Strawberry Salad
  
  mixed greens, ver jus vinaigrette, pecorino, pickled strawberry
  
  16
- Grilled Carrots
  
  agro dulce, citrus gremolata
  
  16
- Seasonal Oysters*
  
  mignonette, fermented chili sauce
  
  24/45
- Blistered Shishitos
  
  buttermilk sauce, pistachio
  
  13
- SpringSalad
  
  pea tendrils, asparagus, sumac almonds, sugar snap, mint vinaigrette
  
  18
- Add-ons
  - Rotisserie pulled chicken
    
    15
  - Garlic prawns
    
    22
  - Smoked salmon
    
    20
  - Grilled rib eye
    
    25
Entrees
- Berkeley Smash Burger*
  
  bacon jam, tomato, mustard aioli, cheddar, fries
  
  27
- Crispy Rockfish Sandwich*
  
  dill caper aioli, pickled onion, iceberg lettuce
  
  22
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  
  house-made ciabatta, cabbage slaw, garden salad
  
  22
- Roasted Cauliflower
  
  cabbage stew, farro, spiced walnuts
  
  22
- Mushroom Omelet*
  
  fromage blanc, fine herbs, summer salad
  
  20
- Chop Salad
  
  baby artichoke, gem leaves, scarlett quinoa, toy box tomato, salami, bocconcini, red wine vinaigrette
  
  28
- Pan Roasted Branzino*
  
  hoppin' john, roasted tomato butter sauce
  
  35
- Sweet Pea Ravioli
  
  english peas, maitake, spring onion pesto, brown butter crumble, pea shoots
  
  36
- Steak Frites
  
  ribeye, black garlic aioli
  
  52
*Items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, poultry or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Menu revised on 4/5/23; our menus change regularly, please see your server for more details.

For the Table
- Cheese Board*
  
  selection of artisan cheeses, honey, preserves, grilled sourdough
  
  28
- Charcuterie*
  
  house selected artisan meats, pickles, preserves, grilled sourdough
  
  30
- Parker House Rolls
  
  chives, bone marrow butter
  
  15
Starters
- Crispy Rockfish*
  
  hot sauce, buttermilk, pickled onions
  
  16
- Blistered Shishitos
  
  buttermilk sauce, pistachio
  
  13
- Chicken Wings
  
  pistachio, fennel, adobo caramel
  
  22
- Brussels Sprouts
  
  caramelized onion, strawberry balsamic
  
  16
- Grilled Carrots
  
  agro dulce, citrus gremolata
  
  16
- Young Onions
  
  tempura, calabrian chili oil
  
  15
- Spring Salad
  
  pea tendrils, asparagus, sumac almonds, sugar snap, mint vinaigrette
  
  18
- Strawberry Salad
  
  mixed greens, ver jus vinaigrette, pecorino, pickled strawberry
  
  16
- Mussels
  
  tamarind broth, roasted garlic butter
  
  28
- Avocado Tartine
  
  burrata, citrus, pistachio, sourdough
  
  24
- Asparagus
  
  sauce mimosa
  
  16
- Steak Slider (Great for Sharing)
  
  shaved prime rib, black garlic aioli, mushroom escabeche, fiscalini cheddar
  
  36
Raw Bar
- Sunset Platter*
  
  dozen oysters, chilled spiced prawns, mussels, ceviche, apple mignonette, fermented chili sauce
  
  125
- Oysters
  
  mignonette, chili sauce
  
  24/45
- Hamachi Crudo*
  
  harissa, citrus, crispy shallots
  
  26
- Steak Tartare*
  
  house potato chips, egg yolk
  
  25
- Spiced Chilled Prawns
  
  horseradish remoulade
  
  30
- Ceviche*
  
  rockfish, aguachile
  
  22
- Tuna Poke*
  
  black garlic, strawberry shoyu, sea beans
  
  32
- Scallop Esqueixada
  
  ponzu, crispy peas, sea beans
  
  25
Entrees
- 1/2 Or Whole Fried Chicken*
  
  crispy sprouts, potatoes, spiced honey
  
  30/56
- Scallops
  
  english pea, mint chimichurri, crispy shallots
  
  44
- Heritage Pork Shank
  
  sweet potato grits, sauce charcutiere
  
  38
- Pappardelle
  
  lamb sugo, fine herbs, ricotta salata
  
  42
- Corvina
  
  hoppin' john, roasted tomato butter sauce
  
  39
- Center Cut Ribeye Steak
  
  scalloped potatoes, confit allium, demi
  
  55
- Berkeley Smash Burger*
  
  bacon jam, tomato, mustard aioli, cheddar, fries
  
  25
- Whole Grilled Fish*
  
  salsa verde, confit fennel
  
  55
- Cauliflower
  
  ancho pesto, farro, poblano pepper confit
  
  32
*Items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, poultry or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Menu revised on 4/5/23; our menus change regularly, please see your server for more details.

Cocktails
- Karl the Fog
  
  bols genever, luxardo, lemon juice, lime
  
  18
- Rosa Mexicano
  
  tequila, agave syrup, prickly pear puree, lime juice, egg white
  
  18
- Orgeat Outta Here
  
  hendrick's gin, campari, orgeat, pineapple, lime
  
  18
- Hennessy Smash
  
  hennessy, orange, blackberries, simple syrup, angostura bitters
  
  18
- Claremont Sunshine
  
  finalndia vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, mango puree, jalapenos, tabasco
  
  18
- Serenade
  
  bulleit burbon, kahlua, orange bitters
  
  18
Featured Wines
- Veuve Clicquot
  
  champagne brut premier, reims
  
  35/130
- Sauvage
  
  brut sparkling, new mexico
  
  17/65
- Schramsberg
  
  mirabelle brut rose sparkling, north coast
  
  19/72
- Bravium
  
  rose of pinot noir, anderson valley
  
  18/65
- Mason
  
  sauvignon blanc, napa valley
  
  18/65
- Soujourn
  
  chardonnay, sonoma coast
  
  22/77
- Kistler
  
  chardonnay, napa valley
  
  35/140
- Bella
  
  zinfandel, sonoma
  
  17/65
- Martinelli
  
  pinot noir, sonoma coast
  
  22/85
- Matanzas
  
  merlot, sonoma county
  
  17/68
- Hill Estate
  
  cabernet sauvignon, napa valley
  
  25/97
Bottled Beer
- Lagunita's A Little Sumptin' Ale
  
  9
Rotating Draft Beer
- Fieldwork Coast IPA
  
  12
- Trumer Pils
  
  12
- Barebottle Brewing Co. Hazy IPA
  
  12
- Anchor Lager
  
  12
- Fieldwork West Coast IPA
  
  12
- Altamont "Shot Away" WC IPA
  
  12
*Items subject to change
Wine List

Served from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 9:30pm-10:30pm
- Cheese Board
  
  Selection of Artisan Cheeses Honey, Preserves, Grilled Sourdough
  
  28
- Charcuterie
  
  House Selected Artisan Meats Pickles, Preserves, Grilled Sourdough
  
  30
- Oysters
  
  Apple Mignonette, Chili Sauce
  
  24/45
- Berkeley Smash Burger
  
  Bacon Jam, Tomato, Mustard Aioli, Cheddar, Fries
  
  27
- Truffle French Fries
  
  Fine Herbs, White Truffle Oil
  
  13
- Grilled Gem Salad
  
  Acorn Squash, Mushroom Escabeche
  
  16
Menus subject to change. *Items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, poultry or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Menus are seasonal and subject to change.

East Bay Events

Host your next celebration in the Limewood Private Dining Room, a beautiful semi-private space featuring stunning décor and Bay views just off the main dining room. The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 25 guests for a plated dinner and is perfect for birthdays, holidays, corporate events and more.

Contact Our Events Team

Executive Chef JOSEPH PAIRE, III

Chef Paire brings over 20 years of culinary experience to his role as Executive Chef. “I enjoy bringing my passion, creativity, innovation and high energy to the kitchen every day,” says Chef Paire. “I have an eye toward sustainable produce and love working with local purveyors. Along with my talented team, we provide a thoughtful dining experience for our guests that is modern yet humble and focuses on Northern California’s bountiful harvests.”