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Sea Breeze Market & Deli
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Sandwiches Seafood, Sandwiches [Edit]
598 University Ave(between Eastshore Hwy & I-80)
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 486-0802
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 7 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 7 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
153 reviews for Sea Breeze Market & Deli
Review Highlights
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"I like how they set up picnic tables to eat outside." In 21 reviews -
"nice trails by the water nearby =) I love the marina." In 38 reviews -
"Real nice for a nice hot and sunny day." In 13 reviews
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153 reviews in English
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Review from Blake B.
4/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
After hanging out with my "little brother" at the Adventure Playground we had worked up and appetite and wanted to find a lunch spot but not have to head into Berkeley proper. We came across Sea Breeze Market and had a great meal here.
Since it was such a nice day, there were tons of people there and lots sitting outside. I got the new prawn sandwich which was really good and my little brother got the grilled chicken teriyaki. Unique little spot right off the freeway but with a good selection of food and drinks. -
Review from Talia G.
Stopped here for lunch during a bike ride on a Saturday. Such a random little place! Right off the freeway, yet along a clearly popular bike/running path since the market was hopping with people. There's also a large parking lot if you need a good stopping place off the freeway.
They sell a huge variety of items - smoothies, sandwiches, shrimp cocktails, steamed artichokes, cookies and breads, soups, full crabs, the list goes on. I got the Mango Banana smoothie with yogurt instead of ice cream. It was really good! Only disappointment - they didn't use real mangos, just mango juice. My companions' sandwiches looked decent, but nothing special. The artichoke was definitely a winner! -
Review from Mark R.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 4/25/2012
I am now making excuses to be over in Berkeley (for gardening supplies) just to stop and get my lunch here.
Unfortunately they were out of my favorite chicken salad (read my last review) so I ordered a cheese burger and fries, Yummie!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/15/2012
OK I love this place! It reminds me of being on the beach, I would call it rustic beachy not dirty… Read more »
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Review from rose h.
San Francisco, CA
4/4/2012
Food: 4 stars
Service: 2 stars
Ambiance: 3 stars
Came here on a Tuesday afternoon, so it wasn't busy at all with only three couples standing in line. Yet, somehow, they managed to mess up everyone's order.
My husband and I ordered the CATFISH combo (2 pieces of catfish, fries, and coleslaw) and the PRAWNS combo (4 big prawns, fries, and coleslaw). The food came out piping hot and delicious! They definitely make it to order, unlike at Fisherman's Wharf in SF where you can end up with cold fried seafood that was made 20 minutes ago at one of those stands. Anyway, the seafood was breaded and fried perfectly. I only wish I had more prawns. The portion size for the catfish was good, and the fries and coleslaw were yummy. No complaints there.
The only thing that was annoying was ten minutes after we had ordered and paid, the guy came back and told us that they were out of catfish. So then we chose codfish and had to go back in line at the register to get a refund for the difference. The woman at the register did not believe that they were out of catfish and went to talk to the cooks. She came back and said they did have catfish. Anyway, that caused a confusion and then once they found the catfish it took about another 20 minutes until our order was ready. So we waited about half an hour to get food at a fish stand. That's kind of a long wait when it's not even busy, and it didn't seem like the cooks new what was going on in the kitchen. Luckily, the food was great!
As for the other customers that were there, one of them received the wrong sandwich, and the another one received a basket of burnt fish. After she told the cook that it was too dark, the cook argued with her saying that she used the same timer for the other fish. She repeated that over and over again until the customer finally told her that she wanted a new batch. The cook took it back and made a new batch, but was not too happy about it. The customer was right, I saw the fish and immediately thought they were burnt. I wouldn't have eaten that either.
The location is not exactly at the Berkeley marina, but you could drive there in a couple of minutes. The view of the bay, GG Bridge, and SF skyline is nice, but you also have a view of a construction site with bulldozers and large piles of dirt, and the 880 freeway is right across the street. It's not exactly a romantic spot. We just ate in the car. The freeway noise drowns out the seaside noise so you don't really feel like your dining by the water, which is too bad. -
Review from Jeremy L.
Berkeley, CA
3/3/2012
I've been here a few times now, but I'm done and here's why:
1. filthy - it's dirty in every way, in the food prep and coffee / smoothie areas. I couldn't even identify what the wet goo in the coffee grinder was... wet? goo?
2. service - most of the employees are very friendly, but the jackass management interrupted not just our order but those of people ahead and behind us to chastise and provide on the spot micromanagement to the poor girl who was actually helpful. Then he took over and screwed up our order. Thumbs up... your ass jerk. I'd go on, but the other offenses of inefficient management would just get pedantic.
3. Quality - everything is overpriced given the quality of the product, it's a location thing and I get it, but higher quality everything could easily happen here. -
Review from Alice C.
Berkeley, CA
4/14/2012
Convenient spot.
Food is a 4 but overpriced.
Smoothie stand deserves a 1 for artificial ingredients and rude service - if you have the time skip this and go to 4th street instead. -
Review from Rebekah T.
San Francisco, CA
11/2/2011
A nice little stop off on a sunny day in Berkeley. Feeling the warm sun, through the warm breeze off the bay. What could be better than stopping off for some seafood and beer before hitting up the Berkeley Marina. Not much....
We grabbed some 20oz Sierra Nevadas, a shrimp cocktail and chips.The cocktail sauce was a little too ketchuppy for my taste, I prefer salsa spicy over the average heines. I also prefer prawns to bay shrimp, but all in all - it wasn't bad.
The patio area is really nice. I stretched out my legs to soak in maximum sunshine while enjoying my big ol' beer. It was a great feeling and I'm glad I had the opportunity to stop and try the Sea Breeze Market.Listed in: Adventures in the East Bay!
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Review from Carlos C.
Richmond, CA
4/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
I love this place the view the food. It's in a great area. Today I went for some bread bowl clam showder they ran out of bread bowls so I was kind of upset. This place is the best if you are working out running or riding your bike. Just stop have something and be on you way
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Review from Mark M.
Berkeley, CA
12/3/2011
This is a perfect little summer time spot right near Berkeley Marina... Outdoor picnic tables, close to the water, good seafood at a decent price, lots of snack and beverage options (everything from coffee drinks and milkshakes to beer and wine!)
If you are looking for a fine dining, fancy schmancy, glitz and glamour seafood restaurant, then this is not the place for you- But if you're looking for a quick seafood fix at a moderate price and a nice walk down Berkeley pier- this place is perfect!!
I have eaten here multiple times and have always left satisfied with a good experience. Portions are moderate (not too small, not too crazy big, but definitely reasonably fair). I would first recommend the fried fish sandwich- the a la carte fried catfish is pretty good for $3.25. It has a nice breading to it. The bay shrimp louie salads are pretty good too. The oyster po' boy sandwich could use another couple (2) oysters to make it worth it- or else it's too 'bready'. Get the fried oysters 'a la carte'. There is a small condiment stand with ketchup, hot sauce, Salt n pepper, and the malt vinegar is a nice touch for the fries! Please let me know if anyone prefers any of the other foods-
All in all, I definitely enjoy coming to this place and will continue to frequent this shack of goodness!! (as long as they keep up the good work, do Not raise prices, or start to skimp on the quantity). Way to be seabreazy!! -
Review from Bumble B.
San Francisco, CA
9/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was coming down University on my way to the freeway so I could drive back to the city. Traffic was backed up on highway 80. It was way past lunch time and my tummy was rumbling something fierce so I decided to stop for a sandwich and wait for the traffic to clear up.
The sandwich selection is pretty standard with various meats, cheeses, and breads available. When you order they give you a receipt that you need to take to the cashier to pay and then go back to pick up your sandwich when it's ready.
There are also some tables outside but you only have a view of the freeway on-ramps. The parking lot is all dirt and gravel, when cars drive though too fast they kick up a lot of dust which was a bummer since I just washed my car 30 min earlier.
$8.50 for a drink and salami and provolone sandwich. The sandwich was ok but there was a burned taste that I couldn't pin point. I don't think I'd go out of my way to eat here again -
Review from Ed U.
My oh my, what an odd place to put this establishment. If they just moved this operation closer to the real sea breezes that waft across the Berkeley Marina, my opinion could have been drastically altered. But placing it near the gas fumes coming off the 580 freeway exit just doesn't do much for me in terms of ambiance. It's a multi-purpose operation that combines a mini-market, an espesso bar, a smoothie kiosk, a fruit stand, and a take-out eatery focused on anything they can put in a deep fryer. I call it the Jack-in-the-Box approach of offering too many things and none of it all that appealing.
Jamie W. and I bypassed the fried food for a change in favor of a couple of Diet Cokes and bananas since we ate at Wally's Cafe just a couple of hours earlier. We sat at one of the red picnic tables (see photo) watching a stalled RV hold up the traffic coming from the marina. The driver's wife - I just assumed she was the wife judging from the patronizing insults she hurled at him - just got out of the vehicle and ordered onion rings doing nothing to help the poor guy who was hand-signalling everyone to drive around him. Such is the scene at the Sea Breeze. No surfboards, no fishnet-and-seashell decor. Just a couple yelling at each other. At least the banana was ripe.Listed in: Go East, Young Man!
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Review from Jason L.
8/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a great way to spend a lunch break and get away from the office. I had a crab sandwich on focacia bread and nice cold beer and sat outside on one of the many picnic tables available. Families, bike riders, joggers, people walking their dogs, and business people were all here standing in line either enjoying a smoothie or something to eat. Sitting at the picnic tables, you'll have a lot of entertainment...watching cars nearly crash into each other at that busy intersection; its pretty amazing and yet scary to see how many people don't know what to do when they get to a four way stop.
The food is pretty good, but not to die for. I'm going to try some of their fried goodness next time. Do bring a sweater because it can get pretty breezy out there. -
Review from Lila G.
Fresno, CA
2/7/2012
I loooove going to Berkeley for several reasons: the culture, art and locally owned gems! I don't even know how I discovered this place it's really small but they offer everything under the sun. I've had their burgers, clam chowder, smoothies and a few desserts and never have I been let down. The breakfast is really good too!
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Review from BENN T.
Oakland, CA
9/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
The salmon is so bland, this is my first reaction, and its pricey too!
i will try to visit them again maybe it will improve. -
Review from irina a.
Hercules, CA
8/22/2011
My grilled chicken sandwich was quite good until I realized that tomato slices in it were all completely rotten.
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Review from Jai G.
Emeryville, CA
6/11/2011
Seriously the best burger I've ever eaten!
This place is in a great location, every time I've been here It's been on bike. My friends and I will get high, go for a bike ride then get the munchies and arrive at this lovely little place for a bite to eat. it's so nice, they cater to everyone's needs. Their options for burgers and sandwiches are awesome! They even have a smoothie bar and candy, mmmm.
After grabbing my food I like to ride my bike down to the pier and eat it, although there are plenty of picnic tables for you to sit at, I prefer the view.
Go here, it will be yummy. -
Review from Eva Y.
5/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here today after a 10-mile bike ride. This place is so cute! Part fruit stand, part smoothie and espresso bar, part deli, part convenient store, and part picnic area. This was really cute since it feels like a cute rest stop for bicyclists.
Cute place for a date if you are active and only in the day time. -
Review from Michael L.
Berkeley, CA
11/3/2011
This is the kind of place we've been needing in berkeley. Seafood from the fast, cheap, and fresh food stand perspective. Lovely.
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Review from Alexis D.
San Leandro, CA
7/10/2011
The food here is really not that great. Reading the other reviews, I feel like people mostly come here for the seaside-feel atmosphere, or after they are famished from biking or walking around the Berkeley Marina.
Of course, I came here for the food. I am always searching for a great crab sandwich, and i was very disappointed with the one i ordered here.
First of all, it was a "crab salad sandwich" which i recently discovered only sometimes means its imitation crab. The wait was pretty long for the food, they had ran out of sourdough and when i got the sandwich it was smothered in mayonnaise and sprouts. sprouts? yes sprouts, it would have been better with none or less but this sandwich was overpowered by the main ingredient which was sprouts. Fries were mediocre and a small portion. The tartar sauce was very disappointing as it was watery mayo with a few chunks of pickles and onions, for a seafood deli i thought it would be a bit better. It was also very expensive, the sandwich and drink came out to $15.25. Nice location minus the snotty Berkeley hipsters, but I would only come back if i was going to the marina, for their crab cakes which were alright. and maybe try a different sandwich. -
Review from Jane W.
San Francisco, CA
12/22/2011
Location, location, location
There was a time I drove from Sacramento to San Francisco frequently, in a car whose seat didn't fit me well. Sea breeze became the regular stop - plastic outhouse, espresso bar, easy freeway off and on, a chance to get out and stretch before tackling the maze and the bridge traffic. It provided all those things. -
Review from Eleanor D.
Hercules, CA
Nothing special but dining outside while people watching.
I had the fish and chips, while my husband had the chicken sandwich. There was nothing too great about it.
Fish and chips: Fish was crispy, but needed salt. Fries were crispy as well, and was yummy.
One great thing about it though is that the environment is casual.
Warning to those who have cars lowered beyond the extreme.. Parking is in the dirt & Rock's there is non available on the streets). My husband learned the hard way.. -
Review from Kitty A.
Alameda, CA
5/12/2011
It's a fun little smoothies, sando and seafood shack along the bike and nature path.
Gravel and park benches. Gravel parking lot. A few bar seats. Seems like the place was pieced together with loose building material.
My hubby and I shared a whole crab for $18 and sat at the counter. The crab was fresh and drenched in butter and garlic.
It has a nice local community vibe and the people are nice. Worth experiencing with friends or family. -
Review from Vivian D.
10/14/2010
Hm...was totally not what I expected although I have to admit I only briefly skimmed the Yelp reviews.
The intersection where Sea Breeze is located is filled with HORROR (at least on the day we came here). Due to the one lane, it was congested everywheree and was backed up left and right. We missed the turn and ended up going back on the highway instead of trying to wait in the line of cars.
Parked in the dirt "parking lot" and entered the market which is literally an open shack. It was kind of cute...a bit like one of those small grocery stops you see in the middle of nowhere selling fruits and veggies.
Grabbed a roast beef sandwich and a BLT. The roast beef looked way delicious compared to my BLT.
I wish I had ordered that instead. :(
Maybe we just didn't order the right things...but I thought there was nothing that special about this place... -
Review from Andrew C.
7/22/2010
We were coming back from Sonoma and being sneaky driving the Frontage Road. The g/f was having a hunger attack so we stopped here seeing a decent crowd out front.
I got a Reuben with Onion Rings and she got a Shrimp Salad Sando and Fries. Fries were limp. Onion Rings were semi-decent, but some were really burnt. Neither of us finished our sandwiches despite our hunger when we arrived.
4 star average? Are you serious? Maybe we got the bad cook or ordered poorly.Listed in: Reubens! (and other hot…
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Review from H Q.
Placentia, CA
11/23/2010
This is one of those places that make the Bay so special. It's basically a convenience store and then some.
Doesn't look like much as you drive up to it. It's pretty much a shack with a dirt lot for parking. Inside though, you'll find your typical 7-11/AM PM snacks, but what makes it special is that instead of hot dogs and hamburgers, they have a seafood deli! And smoothie counter!
My last visit to the Bay ended in me not getting Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bowl and this time I had to make sure I got one. It's so awesome that this place has a self serve one, so you can fill your bowl with all the good stuff that rests at the bottom of the pot. The chowder itself was a tad salty which was fine with me because it gave it more of a authentic flavor to it. The clams were really tender and since I was able to help myself, I got a lot of them. The bowl was fresh, too. It was big enough to give yourself a decent portion of soup and too big to eat it all. I hope the hobo that was sitting near me picked it out of the trash to eat because I hate wasting food.
My brother ordered the Fish and Chips. Not my style of F&C. Wasn't pub style with big slabs of cod. It was flat filets with thick batter. The fries were good.
I wish Southern California would have a place like this! -
Review from Ligaya T.
San Francisco, CA
7/18/2009
At first glance, this little food shack-cum-corner store fruit stand seems more a lonely roadside attraction on a unpaved road than a bustling, sun-dappled seafood destination on the water. They peddle everything form fish and chips to gorgeous produce and Boont's 22ozs.
Keep your beer in a paper bag, plop down on the red picnic tables alongside I-80 and stuff for face with fried sea bounty goodness. Hop on nearby Bay Trail and work it off while gazing into the rippling ocean. No wonder this place is an East Bay institution!Listed in: East Bay Patios, Bay Area Views, Picnic Fixins, East Bay Cheap Eats, Bike friendly!
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Review from Toni M.
6/9/2008
That's 3 1/2. There's something to be said for sitting at a picnic table w/ the sun on your back watching cars and bicycles pass. This place has been here for years. It's virtually a Berkeley waterfront institution. I'm not sure what was here before, but there are old fruit trees and berry bushes delineating the eating area alongside the University Avenue extension west of I-80. They're struggling along on their own, having been pretty much untended for years from the looks of them, but they're still gamely putting out fruit. It's quite a truck stop, w/ several semis parked in their unpaved lot. It's a great place on a warm day.
Alan and I both ordered calamari burgers and we shared an order of fries. The calamari came on a nice, sturdy roll. It was too much bread so I tore off pieces and tossed them to the birds which congregate there waiting for scraps. The calamari was good, although they use more mayo than I would and Miz Tam would have been totally grossed out. The fries were good and crisp and salted just enough. What we couldn't finish went to the birds as well. -
Review from catherine b.
El Cerrito, CA
8/3/2008
I'm reviewing this place even though I've never eaten the food here. They have a lot of it, and it doesn't look half bad. Now that Yelp has this groovy new update feature, I'll pig out and report back to you on another day.
For now, I'm giving Sea Breeze 3.5 stars because its a full service market midway on the Bay Trail between Emeryville, where I started walking, and my destination of El Cerrito. I really needed my diet mountain dew by the time I got there. I really needed their port-a-potty too. I noticed they have every soda pop, sports drink and antioxidant loaded, vitamin infused, chi chi water drink known to man. And beer, lots and lots of beer.
Let's review: Delapidated shack, holding large quantities of beer, sodas, snacks, sandwiches, hot food, and coffee in all of its starbuckian forms. Picnic tables, where you can hang out alongside the trail on the bay, and gaze over the water at the lovely Emerald City. Nice. If the food is good, this puppy's going up to five stars.
I probably don't have to tell you this, but don't use the little blue house unless you really have to. It is not as bad as the ones in India. That's all I can say for it. And that's not good. -
Review from Lux K.
Oakland, CA
5/6/2009
I came here last Sunday to try out the calamari and chips. For $10 dollars i got basket of frys and tiny little pieces of calamari. The frys were good but the calamari was just average. They were crispy but they didn't have much taste to them. Even the cocktail and tartar sauce didn't help. I guess i have to go to fisher mans wharf to get some good calamari.
I really liked how the place is setup, alot of benches with umbrellas outside. Real nice for a nice hot and sunny day. The place itself looks like a shack on a side of the road because it is a shack on the side of the road. Everything is moderately priced, they have a very nice variety of drinks. They even had my favorite Orangina which is very hard to find these days. Only a few different stores and markets have them anymore.
Service here is OK, the cooks could be more friendly but hey its a shack. The place looks like they have a good menu with alot of different seafood selection. They also have sandwiches, and serve yourself clam chowder. And last they do have crab but for $20 dollars a crab i rather go buy some fresh crab and boil it myself.
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Review from matthew c.
Berkeley, CA
Updated - 3/20/2009
They sell beer....but you can't drink it on the premises. It's such a cruel joke when you're eating fried food and sitting outside on a nice sunny day.
This is still my favorite place in Berkeley for easy seafood. Going to try the oyster burger next time.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/9/2008
Sometimes simple familiar food is exactly what I want. On the day I went to Sea Breeze, I wanted… Read more »
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Review from Suzanne F.
Portland, OR
1/17/2008
The Sea Breeze is the perfect spot to stop and grab some fish n' chips on your way to either Adventure Playground (yipppppeeeee!!!) or for heading down to Cesar Chavez Park and walking the pooch.
I like the fish and chips tho' I do pay the price later (not for theirs specifically, just the whole grease/fried food thing) but I am a sucker for fish n' chips and happily forget all previous consequences. They are friendly, make fresh squeezed juice and smoothies, and the coffee isn't bad.
Seating outside on a sunny warm day feels like the ultimate "platying hooky" kind of afternoon. I like all the birds that land on the tables, and the whole funky slightly seedy scene. A good spot for lunch. If you go very early in the morning, chances are good you'll see fishermen on their way out which makes things seem muy authentico. The clam chowder is tasty, and the potato salad is plain, but hits the spot.
I am also a sucker for counter help who think nothing of calling me "Hon" or "Darlin'"...good spot! -
Review from Kat K.
Oakland, CA
2/29/2008
I give this place 5 stars (and I don't dole that score out easily) for a few reasons:
-Picnicking by the frontage road on a warm and sunny day makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. There's the subtle hint of a marina nearby....and joggers all healthy and shit....sigh. (if it's not a nice day then get take-out.)
-You can order things like an oyster or calamari burger. How many places offer that?!
-You can get your typical deli shopping done as well- oh look! I need some snack-ums and gum for later...and here's my tasty vitamin water...Ah, screw it, I'm treating myself to a beer.....
-Excellent place for picnic provisions before exploring the nearby and ever-amazing Albany Bulb. (another review for another time.)
-And lastly, they have the BEST GODDAMN GARDEN BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD. I shit you not. I can't even order the seafare anymore, even though I feel like I should with a name like Sea Breeze....and if you're not a mayo fan like me, just make sure to ask for it without. -
Review from Jamaica Y.
Philadelphia, PA
10/12/2007
Everyone deserves to have a perfect day before they die, don't ya think? Well, my perfect day happened to be on my birthday and involved a delicious turkey sandwich from Sea Breeze Market & Deli. I felt bad for not ordering something from the "sea", but I had my heart set on a turkey sandwich before I knew where my boyfriend was taking me.
Delicious turkey sandwich + unpretentious deli shack + awesome view (if you are willing to climb through the bushes and sit on a log) = a dope and memorable start to a Happy Birthday. -
Review from The Sock S.
San Francisco, CA
4/13/2007
On a nice day, this is the place to be. Sit outside with your fish & chips/sandwich/burger/soup/whatever and enjoy a nice cold soda/beer/water/whatever. Don't worry about those signs on the tables about alcohol consumption though. Seriously, the fish & chips are pretty good. The coating is the bread crumb type, not pure batter. I prefer batter, but this is still good. The tartar sauce is bland, I recommend using the malt vinegar. The fries are crispy and good. The sandwiches are average. The fish burger type stuff usually is good.
They have random stuff in their deli case too, but I've never tried it so let me know if you do. Also haven't tried the garlic crab, but I will be back to try the crab.Listed in: Best Part of Work - Lunch, Chowdah!
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Review from Mareta B.
Richmond, CA
10/17/2011
You drive over, bike over, or walk over. You get a sandwich and something to drink and you head over to the marina or Cesar Chavez park an voila, instant picnic. I appreciate that this place isn't some gourmet sandwich shop and they aren't trying to be. A cheeseburger and fries is just a cheeseburger and fries. Have a kid with you, get the chicken strips. Is it raining? Have a bread bowl with some chowder or soup. The ladies at the register are nice. You can even just get a cup of coffee.
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Review from David O.
Walnut Creek, CA
12/15/2006
Yum-yum! If you want a great fried seafood lunch with absolutely zero ounces of pretense then you need to come to Sea Breeze to eat lunch!
This place looks like a shack and does not inspire confidence from the outside, but once you get to the seafood counter all your doubts will disappear... They got kickass calamari and they have (had? I didn't see it last time we were here) some way tasty Macaroni & Cheese as well. The soups they serve can be good, and they can be just ok... it's not as reliable of a lunch.
Still, for the cheap price, this is a wonderful place to come and have lunch, especially in March or April when Spring is in the air: just eat your lunch and stare at the Bay... simply wonderful. -
Review from John T.
San Francisco, CA
5/24/2007
Otherwise known as the Truck Stop by my co-workers, Sea Breeze Market & Deli, is a wonderful and unique lunch spot for any Emeryville, Berkeley, Oakland, East Bay working stiff with $10 and an appetite for "crustacean". Besides various presentations of seafood (mostly fried), they offer the odd burger and a wide selection of beer.
I highly recommend you pee before going, as the restroom situation is "porta-a-pottyingly" disgusting. Is that a word? Screw it. That is what happens when I try to be "useful". 4 stars. -
Review from Dana C.
1/28/2010
After a very LONG day of beer pong at Berkeley Marina, my friends and I ventured to the Sea Breeze Deli for some much needed food.
I'll admit I had trouble finding the place (not because of the excessive drinking) because I was looking for an actual restaurant and this place seemed to be more of a converted shipping container.
Nonetheless, we all placed our orders with confidence. I had the crab salad sandwich while my buddies opted for the calamari and fries, crab bisque and sweet potato fries. All of it was goo-oo-ood!
Two small things: my sandwich was $10 which I think is really pricey, and the bathrooms... for shame, port-o-potties (the last thing I want to smell on a warm day next to a seafood restaurant). -
Review from Lisa T.
4/18/2010
I will give this place stars just because it's there, when you need a Nantucket Nectar and a bag of Cheetos (and at some point, don't we all?).
But quality-wise this place is a shit-hole:
The sandwich-maker barks out orders at full blast over tinny speakers;
They play shitty Top 40 radio, again, at full blast;
They attract a low class of clientele (young men with their pants around their asses, un-neutered pit bulls in tow, and yes this is around little kids, too!);
The prices are shocking;
And instead of offering customers a clean restroom they have a portable toilet out back that reminds me of the outhouse scene in "Slumdog Millionaire."Listed in: Bathrooms: Yes, they matter.
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Review from Kat C.
2/16/2010
GORGEOUS and sunny Sunday afternoon... we finally made our way to Sea Breeze.
~ Clam Chowder bread bowl is self-serve so you can fill your bread bowl to the brim! $6 for a button-popping bowl of hot soup, mmm! (Could be chunkier in my opinion...potatoes and clams) I couldn't finish mine even with help from my bf.
~ Fried trout burger for my bf. ($9~) He liked it but I wasn't a fan. I'm not a big fan of fish sandwiches/burgers (... pls don't judge) By the second half, he said it tasted really dry...even with the extra mayo he slabbed on.
Wish I got french fries... they looked dericious.
Will def have to come back and try the whole crab! :) :) :) ($20?)
