Babette

4.6

145 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

At Babette, the husband and wife team of Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker, are in the kitchen preparing each plate to ensure that their vision and taste profile are translated to each diner. The attention to detail are evident in not only the food they make but also the ambience they have created. The interior of the restaurant is natural brick and the couple have chosen a rich color palette of deep blues and greens for the walls. An elegant chandelier hangs over a natural wood backed booth providing both a cozy and elegant feel to the room. Outside on the spacious patio, a magnificent redwood tree provides natural shade to the built in seating area and plants are abundant creating a lush, garden setting.
Live music Brunches, New York style Pizza, unique Entrees and our famous Sicilian Lemon Almond Pistachio Cake are just a taste of what you will find at Babette. Warm and knowledgeable staff will make you feel like part of the family.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Organic, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 845-1652
Website
http://www.babettecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Patrick Hooker and Joan Ellis
Private party facilities
Choose from a vast array of possibilities as we offer a wide selection of catering options to suit your unique vision. Reserve a large table for an intimate gathering or rent our entire restaurant for your event. Crafting memorable experiences within your budget. Give us a call 415-713-3591 or email babetteevents@gmail.com.

Location
2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1613
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
University and Addison
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Babette Large Party Experience
Multiple dates available
For parties between 10-20 people, we offer a Large Party Prix Fixe Menu: A multi-course, family style experience which features dishes from our seasonal menu, and is the best way to dine at Babette with a larger group. We consider anything over 20 to be a full by-out and you will need to speak with us directly for details. Our large Prix Fixe Menus are priced separately for either Brunch or Dinner. Brunch- $35 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included) Dinner- $50 per person includes dessert (beverages, tax and gratuity not included) Please note: the entire group must participate. Where possible, we will accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, and of course, you are welcome to add on extra dishes from our menu.

What 145 people are saying

Babette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Great for brunch
East Bay
Hot spot
East Bay
Great for outdoor dining
East Bay
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Babette offers a delightful dining experience with a charming outdoor patio under a redwood tree, providing a cozy yet lively ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "friendly service." Highlights include creative menu options, live jazz music, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's a "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions or casual get-togethers.

145 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tuna sandwich was greasy and heavy. Mezzo plate very good but did not tie together. Cake with lemon was fantastic
BabetteResponded 2 days ago
Hello, I'm so sorry that you did not enjoy your Tuna Melt. It is covered in butter to create the crispy outside and unfortunately, cheese can present as greasy but is necessary for a "melt"
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Deborah
San Francisco54 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always so lovely! THe food was impeccable and the service attentive & well-timed. We all had a delightful time start to finish. De-lish!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the cutest, coziest experience! The band played jazz as we sat and ate our food outdoors under the heated lamps! I truly enjoyed my experience and that English Muffin with the orange marmalade was amazing and so fresh! Highly recommend!
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Michelle VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second time to Babette. The service and food are both delightful. We will decide to be back.
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Richard VIP
Anchorage5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely brunch with delicious food, very good service and wonderful jazz!!
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Robert
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal with excellent service. Had a wonderful time
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Meredith
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went here for an intimate birthday dinner and was blown away. It was the perfect environment for the occasion, and I would definitely go back. We ditched our dinner plans the next night to eat leftovers!
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Valerie VIP
San Francisco26 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Upon sitting down for our 7pm reservation, we learned that 3 things on the menu were sold out - and it’s not a huge menu. 2 wines were “sold out” as well. We waited to talk to our server to ask a few questions, 10 mins went by and no one came to our table, so we stood up and left. Also the restaurant was freezing and everyone had their coats on. Won’t be back / bad first impression.
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Laura
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, excellent service, nice people. The atmosphere is great, hip music, great space. The food was delicious. Recommend the gnocchi.
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Laura
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Babette always delivers a top notch experience. The service is amazing, and the pizzas are very large and delicious. If the weather is nice, the back patio is the place to be. We had the mushroom pizza, and the little green salad was really good.
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FAQs

Babette is rated 4.6 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

2033 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1613

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
University and Addison
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Organic, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Hooker and Joan Ellis
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.babettecafe.com/
Phone number
(510) 845-1652
Private party facilities
Choose from a vast array of possibilities as we offer a wide selection of catering options to suit your unique vision. Reserve a large table for an intimate gathering or rent our entire restaurant for your event. Crafting memorable experiences within your budget. Give us a call 415-713-3591 or email babetteevents@gmail.com.

Babette

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Babette Large Party Experience

Menu

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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