Skates on the Bay, American restaurant on Berkeley Marina, US
Skates on the Bay is an American seafood restaurant at Berkeley Marina, positioned directly on the edge of San Francisco Bay. Large glass walls on multiple sides of the building frame open water views from both the indoor dining room and the outdoor seating area.
The restaurant opened in 1984 and is one of the longest-running waterfront dining spots at Berkeley Marina. Over the decades it helped establish the marina as a destination for meals along the bay.
The name references roller skates, recalling a time when the Berkeley Marina attracted skaters along its waterfront paths. That lighthearted connection still fits the relaxed, outdoor spirit of the area around the marina today.
The restaurant sits at Berkeley Marina and is straightforward to reach by car, with parking nearby. A reservation made in advance is a good idea, particularly for groups or special occasions.
There is a separate glass-walled room inside the restaurant that frames a direct view of the Golden Gate Bridge, available for private events. Most visitors who come for a regular meal never see this space because it sits apart from the main dining area.
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