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  • view of the bay
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 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.

Please note that between March 20th and March 29th, Limewood will be undergoing enhancements and dining will be relocated to our Meritage event space. We will be offering a limited buffet menu for breakfast and lunch, and a 3-course pre-fixe menu for dinner. Reservations are recommended.

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

 

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LOCATION
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, California 94705

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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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Limewood Easter Brunch

Easter Brunch | Sunday, April 9th:

Join us in Limewood for a special chef-prepared a three-course decadent pre-fixe brunch menu.

Limewood will also be offering our standard menu

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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.

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.”

  • For the Table

    • Cheese Board*
      selection of artisan cheeses, honey, preserves, grilled sourdough
      28
    • Charcuterie*
      house selected artisan meats, pickles, preserves, grilled sourdough
      30
    • Sunset Platter*
      dozen oysters, chilled spiced prawns, mussels, ceviche, apple mignonette, fermented chili sauce
      125
  • Starters

    • Parker House Rolls*
      chives, bone marrow butter
      15
    • Oysters*
      apple mignonette, chili sauce
      24/45
    • Mussels
      tamarind broth, roasted garlic butter
      28
    • Roasted Beets
      toasted hazelnut, fromage blanc
      16
    • Crispy Rockfish*
      hot sauce, buttermilk, pickled onions
      16
    • Blistered Shishitos
      buttermilk sauce, pistachio
      13
    • Asian Pear & Kale Salad
      pear, fennel, endive, mustard vinaigrette, bleu cheese
      17
    • Chilled Broccoli Di Ciccio
      herb gremolata
      15
    • Chicory Salad
      pomegranate vinaigrette, roasted delicata squash, spiced walnuts
      16
    • Mushroom Tartine
      meyer lemon ricotta, braided radicchio
      20
    • Brussels Sprouts
      caramelized onion, pomegranate gastrique
      16
  • Entrees

    • 1/2 Or Whole Fried Chicken*
      crispy sprouts, potatoes, spiced honey
      30/56
    • Whole Grilled Fish*
      branzino, sauce escovitch
      55
    • Heritage Pork Shank
      sweet potato grits, sauce charcutiere
      38
    • Cioppino
      tomato gravy. garlic, crab butter
      65
    • Bucattini
      ancho pepper pesto, parmesan crisp
      32
    • 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
  • Sweet Finish

    • Lemon Tart
      chantilly cream
      12
    • Chocolate Bar
      chantilly cream
      12
    • Apple Crisp
      12
    • Assorted Gelato And Sorbet
      12
  • *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. No Substitutions. Items are subject to change.

  • Lighter Dishes

    • Seasonal Fruit Bowl
      14
    • Lox & Bagels
      whipped cream cheese, capers, red onion, bagel crisp
      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
    • *Country Benedict
      two poached eggs, pâté de campagne, toasted brioche, hollandaise
      23
    • *Smoked Salmon Soft Scramble
      sourdough roe, cage-free eggs, crème fraiche
      20
    • *Buttermilk Pancakes
      honey crisp apples, brown sugar spiced butter
      14
    • Steak And Eggs*
      ribeye steak, herb omelet, chimmichurri
      44
    • Omelet
      formage blanc, shiitake mushrooms, fine herbs
      18
    • Brioche French Toast*
      sweet cream, seasonal maple syrup
      18
    • Sweet Potato Duck Hash
      duck confit, poached egg, smoked 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. Our menus change regularly.

  • Starters

    • Chili Garlic Prawns*
      lemon chili, garlic
      22
    • Kale Salad
      strawberry, onion, ricotta salata rhubarb vinaigrette, sunflower seeds
      15
    • Blue Lake Beans
      piquillo pepper, caramelized onions
      12
    • Seasonal Oysters*
      apple mignonette, fermented chili sauce
      24/45
    • Blistered Shishitos
      buttermilk sauce, pistachio
      13
    • Garden Salad
      spring lettuce, asparagus, radish, shiso vinaigrette
      15
  • Entrees

    • Berkeley Smash Burger*
      bacon jam, tomato, mustard aioli, cheddar, fries
      25
    • Crispy Rockfish Sandwich*
      dill caper aioli, pickled onion, iceberg lettuce
      22
    • Open-Face "Hot" Chicken Sandwich
      herbed fries, pickled green tomato, buttermilk dressing
      22
    • Mushroom Omelet*
      fromage blanc, fine herbs, summer salad
      20
    • Rotisserie Chicken Salad
      cornbread, texas caviar, gem lettuce, sweet corn, cheddar, chili vinaigrette
      27
    • Pan Roasted Branzino*
      bluelake bean, roasted red pepper
      35
    • Buccatini
      bitter green, mushroom, pumpkin seed pesto, aged cheddar
      25
    • Steak Frites
      ribeye, black garlic aioli
      52
  • Add-ons

    • Rotisserie Pulled Chicken*
      22
    • Garlic Prawns*
      22
    • Smoked Salmon*
      20
    • Grilled Ribeye*
      25
  • *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. No substitutions. Items are subject to change.

  • Cocktails

    • Vista
      Finlandia Vodka, Muddled Cucumber, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
      18
    • Blood Moon
      Casamigos Mezcal, Cointreau, Blood Orange Purée, Lime juice, Egg Whites
      18
    • Rye Tai
      Knob Creek Rye, Amaro Montenegro, Orgeat Syrup, Lime Juice
      18
    • The Right Word
      The Botanist Gin, Lillet Blanc, St-Germain, Lime Juice
      18
    • The Avenue
      Bulleit 95 Rye, Carpano, Select Aperitivo
      18
    • Autumn Apple
      Bulleit Bourbon, Apple Cider, Cinnamon Syrup, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitter
      18
  • Featured Wines

    • Veuve Clicquot
      champagne brut premier, reims
      35/130
    • Sauvage
      brut sparkling, new mexico
      17/65
    • La Crema
      brut rosé sparkling, napa
      19/72
    • Bravium
      rose of pinot noir, anderson valley
      18/65
    • Scarlet
      sauvignon blanc, napa valley
      18/65
    • Alma Fria
      "plural," sonoma coast
      19/70
    • Kistler
      chardonnay, sonoma coast
      35/140
    • Hall
      merlot, napa valley
      19/70
    • Room
      pinot noir, "la neblina," sonoma coast
      21/80
    • Niner
      cabernet sauvignon, paso robles
      25/97
  • Bottled Beer

    • Lagunita's A Little Sumptin' Ale
      9
  • Rotating Draft Beer

    • Fieldwork High & Fine West Coast Lager
      12
    • Trumer Pils
      12
    • Bare Bottle Co. The Brew Angels Hazy
      12
    • Anchor Lager
      12
    • Fieldwork "The Lucky Ones" WC IPA
      12
    • Altamont "Shot Away" WC IPA
      12
  • *Items subject to change

Menus are seasonal and subject to change.

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