Claremont Lobby Bar

4.3

30 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Fancy
Good for special occasions

The historic Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar sets the tone for a sophisticated evening, serving up signature craft cocktails, light bites and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Join us after dinner for a nightcap, or gather with friends over a glass of champagne while you take in the sweeping San Francisco Bay views.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(510) 843-3000
Website
http://www.fairmont.com/claremont-berkeley
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Wine

Experiences

Holiday Tea
$135.00 per person
Nov 2, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea accompaniments including delightful desserts and sandwiches. Every Saturdays and Sundays for the months of November and December. 12:00pm & 2:30pm Adults $135 Kids $85

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.5Value

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30 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for holiday afternnon tea and had an outstanding time. The decor was festive and the sophisticated atmosphere is just lovely. Afternoon tea started with a glass of bubbles and then followed by tea of your choice and an array of wonderful finger tea sandwiches, baked items and sweets. Our server Emily was a delight. They were able to accommodate a gluten free request with ease. Definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attending the festive holiday tea at the Claremont Club & Spa in the Lobby Lounge was an absolute delight! The ambiance was breathtaking, with elegant holiday decor that made everything feel so magical and welcoming. The tea setup was flawless, with every detail carefully considered, creating a warm and luxurious experience from start to finish. The service was truly world-class – attentive, friendly, and gracious. They even offered complimentary champagne, which added a special touch to the whole experience. Each tea and treat was delicious, with a perfect balance of traditional holiday flavors and unique twists. This holiday tea at the Claremont is a must-try for anyone looking to celebrate the season in style
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PreTheaterSpot
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a memorable experience at the afternoon tea in the lobby bar. The service was impeccable from the moment we arrived. There was a nice variety of treats and savory sandwiches that were hearty. We even had desserts to take home. Hoping to make this an annual tradition.
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Bubbles
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easter tea was a bit expensive at $125++ per person but well worth it. The food was exquisite, service excellent, ambiance festive, and the full glass of Schramsberg sparkling wine made it very special for our family.
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ChloeE
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance made a pretty good tea service feel extra special
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ArethaH
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was absolutely lovely! The teas were delicious. The food was ample and delicious! The service was exquisite. My family and I had a great time. We talked and laughed so much. I wish tea was year round.
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AngelaC
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentine’s Tea was very nice. The Claremont is beautiful and the setting was very elegant but not too stuffy. The wait staff was very attentive and just plain wonderful! Kudos to them! The teas were tasty, the whole party loved their choices. The food was tasty as well …. There was only one weird thing. The bread on the egg salad sandwich was hard and a bit dry… like it was left out. The egg was still tasty though. The prime rib sandwich was delicious and they even kept off the horseradish aioli for me. Everything else to eat was delicious and there was so much I even took a few bites home! Overall it was a wonderful experience.
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kater
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
No real vegetarian options, I instead got two egg salad and two lobster- which was flavorful but not carefully assembled- not enough salad on the roll. The food in general seemed a bit tired. The tea selection was fine. The service also ok. I have both worse and better tea service in SF. We chose to come here since we live in Oakland. I dont think this will be able to stay on my list of places to frequent. The blinds were down due to too much sin coming in but that meant no view...
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ValerieB
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The afternoon tea was a lovely experience. The service was very good! We had a beautiful table by the window. The food however was less than stellar. The cheddar biscuit was dry and flavorless and the cranberry scone was dry. There was no regular butter or clotted cream. We were served small scoops of cinnamon butter, some flavorless cream, and strawberry jam. None of these seemed to pair well with either "bread". The sandwiches were ok, the brioche rolls seemed to overwhelm the small amount of lobster salad put on the roll. Literally could not tell this was even lobster. The truffle egg salad was good as long as you like the truffle flavor. The sweets were by far the best part of the food offering. This $135 per-person tea seemed to not deliver based on the high cost.
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AdeneS
San Francisco
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Afternoon tea is a lovely tradition but in this case it was a seriously overpriced experience complete with terrible food. The ambience and staff are wonderful but that doesn’t take the sting off the price for dry scones and tasteless sandwiches. Please rethink the menu and price.
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FAQs

Claremont Lobby Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

Additional information

Neighborhood
Berkeley
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Wine

Website
http://www.fairmont.com/claremont-berkeley
Phone number
(510) 843-3000

Claremont Lobby Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Tea

Menu

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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