Le Bateau Ivre

Charming, French-inspired coffeehouse-bistro in Berkeley.

(925) 297-6190

2629 Telegraph Ave (at Carleton Street)
Berkeley, CA 94704 37.8625 -122.2586

Neighborhood: Elmwood

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Hours:

Tue-Thu, Sun 9am-10:30pm

Fri-Sat 9am-11:30pm

Mon 6pm-10pm

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Last updated 7.02.09

What People Are Saying About Le Bateau Ivre

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Le Bateau Ivre

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Le Bateau Ivre, "The Drunken Boat," began in 1972, and occupies a converted French home built in 1898 with small additions. Today, this coffeehouse bar and restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. Vegetarian dishes are offered, including the vegetarian penne pasta. Other menu items include teriyaki, grilled salmon with rice pilaf and vegetables, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and gaspacho, to name a few.

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In Short
Students camp out on the sunny garden patio with their laptops, taking advantage of free Wi-Fi, while couples and small groups sit at linen-draped tables in the elegant dining room, replete with exposed brick, art deco light fixtures and a fireplace. Lighter cafe fare, like quiches and vegetarian chili, is available all day. At night, the kitchen turns out larger plates like cassoulet with braised lamb and grilled chicken with red pepper jelly.

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User Reviews

Anonymous

November 05, 2008

Along with being FRENCH, you should EXPECT that the service is slow and the lattes are fabulous. The whole point of eating here is to enjoy the company you are with. The food takes a long time because it is made to order, beginning AFTER you have finished your first drink. This is the French way. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. If you are looking for fast food, go to McDonald's. There is one on Shattuck and University. If not, go to The Drunken Boat! Yum!

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eteniram

August 17, 2008

I have been there with some friends for a birthday dinner. Was very good, the taste of the food is perfect. Good selection on the bar and great servers. The food take time but is perfect. The place looks very good. Like as Europe. Old place and old style. If you like great food, have time and money go there. The food is not expensive but is not a Mc donals. So, see you there... ****

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mommiedearest

July 22, 2008

This charming European restaurant provided the perfect setting for my son and daughter-in-laws wedding rehearsal dinner. The owners we very helpful and available to me in planning this event. The list of food options for the individualized event menu were extensive providing something for all diners. The wait staff was pleasant and interactive. My only suggestion would be that waiters be a bit more attentive to the tables between courses to be sure guest requests, drink orders etc. are readily addressed. The food was delicious and presented well. Many positive comments about the food by all in attendance. I would recommend Le Bateau Iver to anyone planning a dinner or banquet event.

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