Longbranch - Berkeley

I used to dine here pre-pandemic every time I was in Berkeley. That was every two or three weeks then. I am back in Berkeley every month or so now and have returned to this spot. The hours and menu are limited as Berkeley has not fully opened. I must say I find it a great friendly spot. The food is delicious and the bar tenders know how to mix a great cocktail. It's back on my list every time I am here. They have some killer fried anchovy olives that are Perfecto with a martini to start. Their daily pasta special never disappoints.

A fun, casual, local spot with a menu full of comfort food. A full bar, friendly staff, and a large seating area in the back makes this a comfortable place to spend an afternoon or evening.

Ribeye and potatoes were amazing, please try the chimichurri. My cesar salad is really expensive in 11 dollars. Place is nice. Service is good. They serve fast. They have patio and they are pet friendly. I like they ask for vaccination card.

My first time here. I had the cheese curds, ribeye (med-rare, substituting a buttered pasta side $5 extra] for potatoes and requesting sour cream, for which they substituted creme fresh) and nectarine cornmeal cake, with a KetelOne Martini and an on tap stout. Sadly, the pasta was way overcooked, but still delicious....how can butter and olive oil go wrong. The homemade sauces with the curds were amazing, particularly the jam, which they should bottle. The steak was perfectly cooked. The dessert could use more nectarines and creme fresh, or better yet ice cream, and was excellent. The stout was nice, but I'd like the martini in a traditional glass and a bit more volume and chill. All in all, I would come back and try more menu items. I was sad they didn't have the Saturday happy hour anymore. The servers were very attentive and pleasant.

We used to love Longbranch, but after our recent experience we’ll never eat there again. The atmosphere was off, the menu limited, and the food was a HUGE disappointment. It’s a shame that a place that was once so popular has declined. For a Friday evening there were a lot of empty tables.