Le Bateau Ivre Restaurant

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Berkeley coffeehouse bar and restaurant.

Free Wi Fi
Private Banquet Rooms
Outdoor Patio

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.

Le Bateau Ivre Restaurant 1 review – Review Le Bateau Ivre Restaurant (510) 849-1100 2629 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 lebateauivre.net Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch Charming, French-inspired coffeehouse-bistro in Berkeley. Rated 9.4 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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1 Review of Le Bateau Ivre Restaurant in Berkeley ...Write yours here! Good food, but you will wait and wait and wait and...... By Tom R. I wouldn't chose to go back to this place. The food was excellent when it arrived, but it took over 45 minutes to arrive. We would have ordered more, but you only have one life and I didn't want to waste more of mine sitting waiting. It was difficult to enjoy the food much as we were all so fed up with the wait by this the time it arrived. Our server seemed to think that the best way to explain their slow service was to pretend we were invisible from the time he took our order to the time (45 minutes later) when it finally turned up - despite attempts to catch him as he ignored us. I would have thought it was just basic courtesy to apologize for a long wait and ask us if we wanted more drinks, but nothing, not even more water! I finally cracked after 45 minutes and grabbed my nearest server, but he had a very bad attitude, seemed to not care less, he said as he was not our server there was nothing he could do. A very boring and frustrating way to spend a Sunday lunchtime, I recommend you avoid this place unless you like long waits, being ignored and the staff seeming not to care less. First Review! Posted 04/26/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) 5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 33 reviews on Citysearch) Great place for dinner... 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... ** Posted 08/17/08 at 9:04pm Wonderful dinner party/banquet venue 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. Posted 07/22/08 at 10:06am Good food, but you will wait and wait and the staff will ignore you I wouldn't chose to go back to this place. The food was excellent when it arrived, but it took over 45 minutes to arrive. We would have ordered more, but you only have one life and I didn't want to waste more of mine sitting waiting. It was difficult to enjoy the food much as we were all so fed up with the wait by this the time it arrived. Our server seemed to think that the best way to explain their slow service was to pretend we were invisible from the time he took our order to the time (45 minutes later) when it finally turned up - despite attempts to catch him as he ignored us. I would have thought it was just basic courtesy to apologize for a long wait and ask us if we wanted more drinks, but nothing, not even more water! I finally cracked after 45 minutes and grabbed my nearest server, but he had a very bad attitude, seemed to not care less, he said as he was not our server there was nothing he could do. A very boring and frustrating way to spend a Sunday lunchtime, I recommend you avoid this place unless you like long waits, being ignored and the staff seeming not to care less. Posted 04/26/08 at 8:59am Best Neighborhood Bistro in the Bay Area Le Bateau Ivre -- This place is the greatest gem in the Bay Area. Food is excellent. But the ambience is what makes it special -- very continental and Bohemian -- like a neighborhood bistro in France. This isn't a restaurant experience -- it's family. Very comfortable furnishings like a country farmhouse. We've been coming here since it opened in the 70's. Our favorite place to go with friends or to be alone. On Mondays they feature live music at 7 pm Like a caberet/dining experience. Breakfast is inventive as well as traditional, fare is light but satisfying. Ingredients are fresh. Check it out! Pros: Ambience. Food. Cons:** Don't go if you're in a hurry Posted 07/07/07 at 9:54pm Great food, staff and owners! Bateau Ivre is a little gem of a place. It is: 1. A cozy breakfast nook; 2. A superb place to meet clients for lunch; 3. An all-around wonderful coffee and snack caf (with free wireless); 4. A romantic dining spot complete with fireplace; and 5. A special place to hear live music on Monday evenings. The friendly staff and the owners treat everyone like family. if you're ever in Berkeley, check it out! You won't be disappointed! Posted 07/06/07 at 2:22pm