Le Bateau Ivre Restaurant

2629 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley - 94704
163 reviews
French Coffee & Tea
(510) 849-1100

The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive, considering he was the only one serving all the guests. He worked as fast as he could to attend to everyone. He was also very helpful giving us reccomendations.

A good place for a quiet dinner. Limited opening hours. The menu features traditional French cuisine.

Came here for lunch because the place looks super cute. We ordered the French onion soup, salmon cakes and bolognese (which was very recommended). The French onion soup was pretty standard and my friend has enjoyed. The salmon cakes and bolognese were unremarkable. I would not come again for the food, but the vibe is very cute and they have a lovely outdoor area.

Half of menu was Italian cuisine, and quality was much lower then expected. No balance, too salty. Probably restaurant was sold and they need a new staff and chef. Also we recorded rat just outside our window, which was looking for entrance through their side door…

Very good food and atmosphere. We came in a large group and was rather chaotic but the owners were extremely accommodating we had a great time.

A lovely experience all around! Nice food, nice staff, nice setting. I will be going back.

Made reservations, and glad I did as the restaurant had a large celebration going on in their pretty patio at the same time. The Brussels sprouts app was divine! And our main entrees & drinks were fantastic. The bread basket held warm sliced, and their lemonade was freshly made. Although the large party was going on at the same time (overheard “they are ordering the whole menu”), we never felt neglected. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and on top of her game. Although we won’t be visiting Berkeley anytime soon, I look forward to trying the NYC location.

It's a romantic, cozy quiet place with excellent service and food. The menu is simple but good,nice atmosphere. I highly recommend. Reservation is not require but recommended. They have open bar a la cart and good selection of wines.

The beef stew they had was out of this world. It was at a great spot on Telegraph ave and an unbelievable gentleman who helped us the whole time we were there. Most of the time I pass on deserts, but the flan was so delicious. The prices also made this a place to go back to. Try it out!

Good food. Beautiful atmosphere and reasonable prices.