• outdoor dining area with umbrellas
  • sunset view of city from claremont club and spa
  • avocado toast with citrus
  • tablescape of burgers and salad

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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.

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

LOBBY LOUNGE | Thursday – Saturday from 5pm until 12am (subject to change)

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

 

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LOCATION
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, California 94705

Heritage Dinner with Chef Pierre Thiam

Claremont Club & Spa’s Executive Chef, Joseph Paire III in collaboration with Chef Pierre Thiam will host a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience at Limewood. “This dinner evokes Tradition and Family, two things that are inherently important to me it highlights the past but also pushes forward the ideas of a greater future in food,” shares Executive Chef Joseph Paire.

Limited seating available | September 28, 2023

scallops on plate with vegetables

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.

  • 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
      cherry syrup, toasted almonds, coriander-honey butter
      18
    • Beef Hash
      roasted potatoes, poached egg, hollandaise
      28
    • Steak And Eggs*
      ribeye steak, eggs, chimmichurri
      44
    • Omelet
      formage blanc, shiitake mushrooms
      20
    • Brioche French Toast*
      sweet cream, blueberry syrup
      22
    • Avocado Tartine
      burrata, citrus, pistachio, sourdough
      24
  • Sides

      • Breakfast Potatoes
        9
      • Bacon
        9
      • Greek yogurt & honey
        7
      • Two eggs any style
        9
      • Warm biscuits & preserves
        8
    • Seasonal Oysters On The Half Shell*
      mignonette, fermented chili sauce
      24/45
    • Signature Breakfast
      two eggs any style, country potatoes, choice of applewood smoked bacon or chicken apple sausage links
      27
    • 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
      luxardo cherry syrup, toasted almonds, coriander-honey butter
      18
    • French Toast*
      sweet cream, seasonal fruit syrup
      22
    • Berkeley Smash Burger*
      bacon jam, pickled green tomato, mustard aioli, cheddar, fries
      27
    • Smoked Salmon Tartare
      shaved red onion, capers, 6min egg
      25
    • Strawberry Salad
      mixed greens, ver jus vinaigrette, pecorino, pickled strawberry
      16
    • Summer Salad
      pea tendrils, asparagus, sumac almonds, sugar snap, mint vinaigrette
      18
    • Beef Hash
      roasted potato, poached egg, hollandaise
      28
    • 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
      20
    • Steak & Eggs
      pickled onions,, chimichurri
      44
    • Shrimp & Grits
      sweet potato grits, chili, prawns
      28
    • Whole Grilled Fish
      pea shoots, toy box tomatoes, chimichurri
      55
  • Starters

    • Chili Garlic Prawns*
      lemon chili, garlic
      22
    • Strawberry Salad
      mixed greens, ver jus vinaigrette, pecorino, pickled strawberry
      16
    • Grilled Carrots
      agrodulce, citrus gremolata
      16
    • Seasonal Oysters*
      mignonette, fermented chili sauce
      24/45
    • Blistered Shishitos
      buttermilk sauce, pistachio
      13
    • Summer Salad
      pea tendrils, asparagus, sumac almonds, sugar snap, mint vinaigrette
      18
  • 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
      soy marinated chicken thighs, house-made ciabatta, cabbage slaw, garden salad
      22
    • Roasted Cauliflower
      cabbage stew, farro, spiced walnuts
      22
    • Mushroom Omelet*
      fromage blanc, fine herbs, 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 Corn Ravioli
      heirloom tomatoes, fennel, brown butter crumble
      36
    • Steak Frites
      ribeye, black garlic aioli, chimichurri
      37
  • Add-Ons

      • Rotisserie Pulled Chicken*
        15
      • 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. 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
      28
    • Charcuterie*
      house selected artisan meats, pickles, mustard
      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
    • Cebollitas (Crispy Mexican Onions)
      tempura, calabrian chili oil
      15
    • Summer Salad
      pea tendrils, asparagus, sumac almonds, sugar snap, mint vinaigrette
      18
    • Strawberry Salad
      mixed greens, verjus vinaigrette, pecorino, pickled strawberry
      16
    • Avocado Tartine
      burrata, citrus, pistachio, sourdough
      24
    • Steak Slider (Great for Sharing)
      shaved prime rib, black garlic aioli, mushroom escabeche, fiscalini cheddar
      36
  • Raw Bar

    • Oysters
      mignonette, chili sauce
      24/45
    • Hamachi Crudo*
      harissa, citrus, crispy shallots
      26
    • Tuna Poke*
      black garlic, strawberry shoyu, sea beans
      32
  • Entrees

    • 1/2 Or Whole Fried Chicken*
      fennel slaw, spiced honey
      30/56
    • Scallops
      corn succotash, corn romesco, mint chimichurri
      44
    • Heritage Pork Chop
      summer squash, peach mustard jus
      42
    • Sweet Corn Ravioli
      heirloom tomatoes, fennel, brown butter crumble
      36
    • Corvina
      hoppin' john, roasted tomato butter sauce
      39
    • Ribeye Steak
      garlic roasted potato, demi, maitake
      55
    • Berkeley Smash Burger*
      bacon jam, tomato, mustard aioli, cheddar, fries
      27
    • Cauliflower
      ancho pesto, farro, poblano pepper confit
      32
  • 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.

CHEF TEAM: JOSPEH PAIRE III | JOHN DEL ROSARIO | HEATHER BANUELOS

*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 6/19/23; our menus change regularly, please see your server for more details.

long table in an alcove

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.”