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Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Built and designed by celebrated architect Julia Morgan, the ambiance of Julia's at Berkeley City Club is reminiscent of the grace and elegance of the 1930’s. Serving lunch and dinner, the culinary staff is innovative, creative, and offers a contemporary approach to your dining experience, inspired by local, fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our diverse wine list complements our menu featuring local California wines and carefully selected wine regions from around the world. The staff’s warm, attentive and flexible service allows us to accommodate almost every type and size event for corporate and social gatherings.
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80 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 80 reviews
5 stars
(41)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(47)
- fit for foodies(44)
- romantic(36)
- neighborhood gem(35)
- great for lunch(16)
- notable wine list(14)
Julia's at the Berkeley City Club Reviews List
Review 1 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great!
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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"Came for a graduation dinner with my family. Nice staff and location and kitchen was able to come up with something for my picky little sister (pasta). Had a great time."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food in a beautiful Julia Morgan building."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Classy, good service, a good restuarant for conversation."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A Classic Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
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"Dining in the magnificent room designed by Julia Morgan and enhanced with dazzling artistic floral displays is always a classic experience."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant was empty,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant was empty, which was nice for our conversation ... but kinda eerie having. The service was slow - which was odd, since there were only two parties in the entire restaurant. The food was inconsistent. Two of the five people in our party enjoyed their meals, while the other three thought the food was either poor or fair... "definitely not worth the $$$$". The lamb was just OK, the suckling pig was flavorless, the fish was small, but yummy. The house-made pasta was not worth the calories - it was drowning in a flavorless rich cream sauce (even though we requested a light sauce - no cream!)"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a beautiful place to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"What a beautiful place to enjoy a very delicious and delightful (romantic) dinner! The architecture is breathtaking! The food is outstanding - the Halibut melted in my mouth!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
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Review 7 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quite good and an absolutely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
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"Quite good and an absolutely lovely setting. Also, perfect location if you are attending a performance at Zellerbach."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a beautiful place! I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a beautiful place! I just loved it. They make a good martini, too!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We shared a nice green salad,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We shared a nice green salad, potato-leek soup, pasta appetizer, and rack of lamb plus two desserts. Everything was very good but the lamb, ordered medium, arrived rare, though still tasty. A glass of nice syrah seemed a bit skimpy in the pour. If not for these disappointments I would give five stars across the board."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Attentive service, unusual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
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"Attentive service, unusual vegetables, historic setting."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful dining experience. Very nice atmosphere. Only issue is finding parking."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is my favorite ladies
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
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"This is my favorite ladies lunch destination . Julia's reflects the luxury and ambiance of 1930's. The food and service is impeccable. The desserts are out of this world in presentation and taste.
I have brought girlfriends to lunch who are grieving a loss parent , one who is leaving her marital nest and another who entered into retirement. Great sorrow or great joy should bring intense hunger - not abstinence from food, as our novelists would have it.
This place will amaze you ."
I have brought girlfriends to lunch who are grieving a loss parent , one who is leaving her marital nest and another who entered into retirement. Great sorrow or great joy should bring intense hunger - not abstinence from food, as our novelists would have it.
This place will amaze you ."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We spend the night at the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We spend the night at the Berkeley City Club and had a 6:30 reservation for dinner for 2. We got there early and they were very accomadating and allowed us to sit early. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgable about the menu. The food was fabulous! We started with the grilled sardines and scallops for appetizers. The main dishes of beef tenderloin and lemon ricotta cheese raviolis were outstanding. We finished we Lavender ice cream which was a perfect end to the eveningWe went back to meet the chef, Chef Aloun, who was very friendly and gracious. I have already recommended Julia's to my family and friends and can"t wait to get back to see what other creative and delicious items will be on the menu."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Berkely oasis
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What an oasis in Berkeley! It's lovely old world setting and overall graciousness are just special. The food was seasonal, beautifully prepared Julia's inside of the Berkeley City Club is open to the public now, so go and enjoy."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I kept reliving my experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I kept reliving my experience at Julie's the next day - the meal there was just wonderful. I had a fava bean salad as my appetizer and the swordfish with pesto and spinach as my main. They were both extraordinary! I want to return to Julie's soon."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner was amazing and fit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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"Dinner was amazing and fit for Foodies. The food is prepared with care and creativity. Scott was our waiter, he was very helpful. Small but excellent wine list. Julia's is located in an elegant, historic gem. Leisurely dinner, must have reservations. We live out of town but we will return."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I finally found a great restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"I finally found a great restaurant at Julia's where I don't have to compromise between good food, wine, and atmosphere. The food is worthy of Berkeley, the wines are a quality mix of Californian and European (from Kermit Lynch, you can't go wrong), and the location is not like anything else in the Bay Area. If you are an architecture fan then you must go to the restaurant named after Julia Morgan, located in one of her charming buildings. This is a place where you can actually hear the people talk at your table and the staff is friendly and relaxed. I'll be back often!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sitting in Julia's beautiful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"Sitting in Julia's beautiful dining room is transporting. My Petrale sole and my partner's lamb chops were each cooked to perfection and delicious with great visual appeal on the plate. The service was solicitous and warm without being invasive."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good place for dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good place for dinner before an event at the City Club. Service is good, but quite slow to provide water and meal."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely restaurant in a lovely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely restaurant in a lovely building. A bit pricey, but worth it ."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden Treasure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were so pleasantly surprised by the amazing meal we had at Julia's. It was our first time dining there and weren't really sure what to expect since the banquet food at the Club used to be pretty bad but this new chef has really turned things around. It's our new favorite place."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Julia's is the new restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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Quiet
"Julia's is the new restaurant in the Berkeley City Club. It is not the typical club dining room it used to be, with brown food, stumbling service, and hours set by the staff's desire, but instead has become a truly fine place to dine before the theater in downtown Berkeley or Cal Performances on the UC campus. The food is imaginative, delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented, and the service is professional without sacrificing friendliness. The club has retained the decor decreed by Julia Morgan when she designed the City Club and continues to feature elegant flower arrangements. Best of all, the tables are set far enough apart to facilitate civilized conversation."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was very nice, presentation
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very nice, presentation visually appealing. Portions on the small side.
Acoustics a bit difficult, with so many hard surfaces in the room.
Just right for having a meal before a show at CalPerformances.
Staff need a brush-up on the history of dining at the Berkeley City Club.
On the whole, Julia Morgan would surely approve."
Acoustics a bit difficult, with so many hard surfaces in the room.
Just right for having a meal before a show at CalPerformances.
Staff need a brush-up on the history of dining at the Berkeley City Club.
On the whole, Julia Morgan would surely approve."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 24 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sensational
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
"I am a foodie and I was so impressed. We were four and we ordered eleven different items off of the menu and each one gave us a new experience. The waitress was delightful and so proud of the opening of this restaurant just a few months before. Located in the historical Berkeley City Club, Julia's is not named after Juila Child but after the first female CA architect, Julia Morgan. She was the architect who designed the building in 1929 and it is now open finally to the public, The foresight to put a wonderful chef in a unique space is a gift to the culinary enthusiasts. The wine list was perfect with many lovely wines by the glass also. Creative food and sensational sensations on the palate."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 25 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The building and dining room
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The building and dining room are stunning. Chef prepared salmon (not on the menu) for my friend who only eats salmon. Food was terrific and our party of six had a wonderful time."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Both the food and the buildling
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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(Outstanding)
5
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Quiet
"Both the food and the buildling were a big hit. We really went to see the Julia Morgan building but were greatly surprised by the delicious food. We were very pleased.
PLEASE DO NOT PUT ME ON YOUR MAILING LIST. THANK YOU"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good, portions really
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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Quiet
"Food was good, portions really too small for the price, especially in the vegetable department. 8 peas? Limited selection. All that said, it is a lovely place to dine, once inside the building."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 28 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely, lovely, lovely! Not
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
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5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
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Quiet
"Lovely, lovely, lovely! Not cutting edge, but lovely and modern yet safe food. We enjoyed a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Watch out for the inluded 18% tip!
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Good)
3
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5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The elegant room and the delicious food is a plus but please be warned that the tip of 18% is included in the price! There were 2 of us and we missed this fact so we tipped our waiter 38% in error! Our waiter was good but it made the dinner too expensive. I called the restaurant in hopes that they would fix this for us but they did not even have the courtesy of returning our call. Such a shame that the customer service did not match the rest of our experience."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not excellent
Food
(Fair)
2
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5
Service
(Good)
3
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5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I felt compelled to write a review because I was disappointed. We were handed a "special" menu with little choice and much cost at $60 per person. Final bill was $180 which I don't mind paying as long as it is worth it. The portions were tiny. It was a 3 course meal and each dish was "a la carte". We were surprised that gratuity was automatically added to the bill... aren't we supposed to decide how much we liked the service? If this place wants to have repeat customers, they need to change their business practices and be extra careful with menus and their billing."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Review 31 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I phoned ahead to say that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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(Outstanding)
5
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"I phoned ahead to say that we had one guest who was gluten intolerant. He was served his own bread basket with warm gluten free rolls! Dinner was excellent as was the service."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A first-rate experience all
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A first-rate experience all around; beautiful room, excellent food and service, in a historic building!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 33 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
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5
great location for a business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great location for a business meal"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Julia's, in a beautiful historic
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Julia's, in a beautiful historic hotel designed by Julia Morgan, is in its "soft opening" phase. Enter the building, and time stops for awhile. The restaurant itself is romantic; tables are set with with bouquets, ceilings are high, and lights are low. The waitstaff are charming and decidedly in-stuffy. The olive bread, in a warm assortment sent to the table, was addictive, and the salads were excellent. Mushroom risotto was flavorful, signifying a good broth, but needed a bit less stove time. A scallop dish was impeccable, and the trio of desserts we sampled revealed the chef's apparent passion for, (and skill at), the pastry station. A wonderful change-up from the buzzy, small-plate feeding-frenzied Bay Area eateries."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's an elegant room on the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It's an elegant room on the second floor of the wonderful Julia Morgan building. We (there were 3 of us) loved our appetizers - the scallops are done perfectly, the endive salad was excellent, as was the squash soup. I had the steak for a main dish - not a usual choice for me, but I'm so glad I chose it. Really excellent beef. My partner had the squash risotto. The service was excellent - a good balance between hovering too close and not paying attention to us.
After dessert, we wandered over to gawk at the swimming pool in the building. Not a typical restaurant feature, but Julia Morgan was an extraordinary architect and that pool is amazing."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Forgettable menu but lovely food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This beautiful little architectural gem is a great spot for dinner before a performance at Zellerbach. The wait staff was fabulous. Unfortunately the food was pretty forgettable -- nice food, quite good, in fact, but I've already forgotten the menu. Hardly any vegetarian fare. I asked for a plate of vegetables for my main course (after a tasty orange and fennel salad, with a lovely light dressing) which was good, but much more butter and salt than I like . . . but delicious nonetheless. I wish the menu offerings had been a bit more adventurous, but the dinner was perfectly acceptable. The wine list wasn't huge, but some nice offerings -- but only 4 by-the-glass choices. It could be so much more!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2000
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Julia's at the Berkeley City Club
Based on the average of (44) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate