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Dog-friendly restaurant · Berkeley Marina, West Berkeley

Skates on the Bay

Seafood restaurant on the water at the Berkeley Marina, with views across San Francisco Bay. It serves lunch and dinner every day plus weekend brunch, and the menu also covers steaks alongside a raw bar.

More about Skates on the Bay

Skates first opened at the marina in 1984. A later redesign brought a more modern interior, the raw bar and a private dining room. Dishes that diners order often include crispy calamari, the house cioppino and lobster bisque, while GAYOT singles out the rock salt roasted prime rib among the meat dishes.

The full bar pours cocktails and an international wine list, and weekend brunch includes a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with fresh and pickled vegetables, horseradish and several vodkas.

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Bringing your dog

Our sources say dogs are welcome, but not where in the place. Ask the staff when you arrive.

Waterfront restaurant at the Berkeley Marina with bay views. A 2025 Berkeley dog guide calls it dog-friendly; ask where dogs may sit.

Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.

  • Address100 Seawall Dr, Berkeley, CA
  • NeighborhoodBerkeley Marina, West Berkeley
  • CuisineSeafood

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Skates on the Bay: frequently asked questions

Is Skates on the Bay dog-friendly?

Yes, according to TrustedHousesitters and Visit Berkeley. The sources don't say where in the place dogs can be, so ask the staff.

Can I bring my dog inside Skates on the Bay?

Our sources only mention that dogs are welcome. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Berkeley dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.

What kind of food does Skates on the Bay serve?

Seafood restaurant on the water at the Berkeley Marina, with views across San Francisco Bay. It serves lunch and dinner every day plus weekend brunch, and the menu also covers steaks alongside a raw bar.

Where is Skates on the Bay?

Skates on the Bay is at 100 Seawall Dr at the Berkeley Marina, West Berkeley, Berkeley.

Is there a dog park near Skates on the Bay?

Yes. The closest is César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area, about 0.4 mi away.

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