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Lalimes

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Local(510) 527-9838

1329 Gilman St
Albany, CA 94706

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Lalimes
Local(510) 527-9838

1329 Gilman St
Albany, CA 94706

http://www.lalimes.com

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For three star Californian, try Lalime's in Berkeley. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, catering, valet parking, and fine wines. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups.

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A relaxed atmosphere and divine home cooking at this Albany favorite.

  • Extensive wine list
  • Organic ingredients
  • Prix Fixe menu

Lalime's is located in the Westbrae neighborhood of Berkeley on Gilman St. and is open for dinner seven days a week. We at Lalime's try to be an all organic and ecologically sound restaurant. Our vegetables and fruits are either from the local farmers markets or delivered to us by small local gardeners. The restaurant's cuisine is based on the availability of these ingredients, seasonality, sustainable agriculture, fishery and farming. We hope with this ideology we can contribute on a very small scale to the betterment of the world around us.We are offering selections from our a la carte menu as well as four special dinners during September and October. Please note that the a la carte menu is subject to change.

User Reviews of Lalimes

Yelp.com Review - by Jan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We love to sit at the bar where Stacy the bartender works! She is super knowledgeable about everything on the menu and her suggestions are always spot on. Plus we just adore her! The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aric W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything i had there was great. We had a reservation and were seated right away even though we were early. The waiter was very informative and quick. I had the Halibut which was really amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Terry M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite restuarant in the East Bay. Great atmosphere, exceptional service, and the food!!!! The wine list is very reasonable and their tapas menu is a cornucopia of tastings. Hats off to their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Professor Higgins P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lalime's is in a cool "building". Its like you are eating in someone's craftsman home. I love the vibe (very comfortable and non-pretentious), and the waitstaff are well trained and very nice.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Krista I.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good wine list, good food. A bit too imaginative for traditional french food. Large portions. Great service. Nice place to go if you want to splurge. If a date suggests it, he has good taste and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ella b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, the best fancy food in the east bay. Lalimes is great and really focused on service, great food and authentic meals with real portions and great wine. Never had a bad meal there and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by steven r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quaintly hidden away on Gilman, next to Auto Repair shop. Oxymoron indeed. Charming interior. Great neighborhood location. Nice date place! *wink*Started with mussels and they were good. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andrea m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Special kudos to Lalime's for amazing service. When my 93 year old mother-in-law dined at Lalime's last week she paid by credit card. Somehow she transposed some numbers when signing the receipt and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tucked away in a more quieter part of Gilman Street in Berkeley, Lalime is easily missed by the non-local. Inside is a unique two-level layout of what seems to be a convered garage/living room, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meridithe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best service ever and lovely food! We had a big family birthday party and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. We added a few guests at the last minute, had someone with mobility...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lalime's is great. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu and the wines, and the food is fantastic. What's not to like?? The Angus rib-eye steak was amazingly tender and perfectly cooked. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Overall, this place was excellent. The best California cuisine I've had in a while. it is a little expensive, but a good place for a special occasion.Lalime's is located in this cute little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christyn K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Lalime's at least a dozen times (thank you generous employer who took me out to dinner when she didn't feel like cooking!). That said, I would not have come here that often if I was the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan P.

3.0 of 5 stars. If ambiance and quality and taste of the food were the only criteria for a restaurant to earn 5 stars, that is what I would rate Lalime's. Unfortunately, unless you are very wealthy, there are other,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile now and was really excited when I finally suckered a few friends into going.To start, Lalime's is very cute. The decor and the setup reminded me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amelia J.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place isn't very hip, and the North Berkeley crowd borders on stuffy, but I came for the food. Evening started with a bay area priced cocktail which was very well mixed and I was graciously...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cee L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Don't even remember what I ate. Yup, not memorable at all. Save your money and to go Chez Panisse or Rivoli.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was so disappointed. For years I had walked past Lalime's and thought about eating there -- I had heard rave reviews from friends but never managed to find the right occasion. Finally a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin C.

1.0 of 5 stars. About 8 years ago, I got horrible food poisoning after eating the salmon. Still cant eat salmon to this day. Had nothing else to eat after dinner. I was examined by a doctor who diagnosed that it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer A.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I ate here recently as a special treat. The menu had a lot of variety and decent prices. I was excited about trying the venison, but they "ran out", so maybe next time. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C. H.

3.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend and I like going to the nicer restaurants in and around Berkeley, and had been to most, with the exception of Lalime's. We went for dinner, knowing that its Yelp reviews were mixed, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Okkyung K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ehhhhh this restaurant is pretty terrible. It started out okay. We ordered mussels with garlic toast, pizzetta, cold smoked salmon, and cheese platter to start out with. They give you a lot for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Flem J.

4.0 of 5 stars. To me, the beauty of Lalime's is the dessert menu. I've had some really great food at Lalime's, but it hasn't been consistent enough for me to say it's their strong point. Peaches and cream,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm really surprised at the mixed reviews because I felt that Lalime's delivered a wonderful experience with food, atmosphere and service. Sure, it's not your everyday type of place to dine, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by angela l.

3.0 of 5 stars. mmmmmm....... reallllly overpriced. the first time i went, the food was pretty good. i had the ridiculously huge pork chop which was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. i forget what it came with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for my birthday with my husband and was extremely impressed and satisfied with the food, service and romantic atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try something else.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Morton D. P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Superb food and very fine service. Something about the acoustics makesthe place noisy when it's full or nearly so. Service highly professional.Onstreet parking is easy.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Good food by Maryann S. at InsiderPages

I heard good things about this place that I should try it myself. We just ate the dessert there and its great, You should try the Apple Chausson, its to die for!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Consistent and Good by Andrea B. at InsiderPages

Lalime's is a great place for a light dinner. They usually have lamb and a steak on the menu too if you are in the mood. The staff is nice, not snotty like in some other places. We like to sit at the bar -...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JR H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has never let me down!On very short notice, the wife and I were able to come in and sit at the bar. The bartender was fantastic, letting us try several wines as well as letting us sample an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Brave the bridge or the tube and you will be justly rewarded with a destination trip to Lalimes. Accross from the Berkely Natural Grocery Store on Gilman, is a small bit of cullinary heaven. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shira G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had been here several years ago and don't remember being blown away. So it was with moderate expectations that I showed up for a company funded dinner after a long day of work. We were seated in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once, and it was for a friend's birthday. We were a large party, and the staff was great at securing a table for us only a week in advance. The food was great as well, and as a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy food in intimate residential setting. Always a winner.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jana H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food here just isn't worth the price.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tery c.

4.0 of 5 stars. The outside of this eatery is quite deceptive, it's fairly blah from the outside, but pleasant and inviting inside.We sampled several appetizers including foie gras, sweet breads, pizzetta and soft...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by DeAnna T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I was shocked to see the poor reviews of this place. If it is hit or miss, we got a hit the other night when we went by. I was depressed, so my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rhasaan F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sooo,Lemmie start with the fact that I am currently working in the industry as a Chef and I have been for ten years. The wine list was very nice, Along with the sleeve long list of liquor, If you've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miles B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lalime's is one of my favorite, local, walk to restaurants. As with many restaurants I frequent, I always eat at the bar. The drinks are great, and my favorite bartender, Stacy, serves up fun...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Boring and pretentious with nothing to back it up. Rivoli blows this place away.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kimberly v.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've heard a lot of people who don't care for this restaurant, and I've always said, "HUH?!?", because every experience I've had has been great. But I just ate there the other night, and for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Art C.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a great restaurant! I've been there twice now for dinner, and every time it has been fantastic. It was not a hassle to reserve a table through OpenTable, and everything went very smoothly.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Celeste B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Awful. I have never been compelled to take the time to write a review for a restaurant, let alone a bad one, but this dinner was so bad that I felt I had to. For starters, the foie gras in my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisah H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Conveniently located in my neighborhood. The food is hit and miss. Unless you are a regular it seems the staff, waiters, and hostess don't have time for you. I've been there three times over the past...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol w.

2.0 of 5 stars. Breach of Trust.Lalime's used to be our "go to" place for special occasions and visiting dignitaries. We went tonight taking a special guest, expecting the usual swooning experience and were sadly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron R.

2.0 of 5 stars. We just had Valentine dinner at Lalimes. Guess we are one of those over 50 couples. We've been going to Lalimes for decades for many special occassions, so much so that it seems like a cliche...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura D.

4.0 of 5 stars. so we had a big work dinner here one night in December to celebrate making it through yet another year in the crazy hard working high tech bay area world..... and I have to say the folks at Lalimes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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big disappointment by Linda R. at InsiderPages

I have to add my voice to those who had disappointing experiences at Lalime's. It comes billed as a good alternative to Chez Panisse, but in my experience it was nowhere close. I chose it for a special...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I chose this restaurant for a special birthday and the maitre d' really accommodated us. First of all you can make reservations on Open Table which beats trying to call at the right time. Second,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alamandine B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Whaattt? Heard this place was very good, could not stop hearing how great this place was....walked in....everyone was over the age of 50. Not a problem, went to our table and did not see a waiter for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth k.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is one of my favorite restaurants in the east bay. the room is really nice...casual and comfortable. the service is always flawless. the wait staff is knowledgeable and efficient and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lalime's is one of those fantastic Berkeley institutions from the school of "Alice Waters, organic, slow-food, eat only what's in season" models. More hippie than hipster, the uniform of the day is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by elita c.

5.0 of 5 stars. lovely! the seasonal fresh ingredients, mild but distinctive flavoring of the sauces, cozy setting, out of the way location. my only complaint is that it's way too far from where i live (mountain...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jules K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Once a month or so six of us get together to enjoy a particualar wine and a restaurant. This night was Malbec and Meat and Lalime's did a good job ot taking care of us.Appetizers were solid, although...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amelia I.

2.0 of 5 stars. Lalime's is not the kind of restaurant to go to if you're hungry; it's more of an arty-farty food-with-pretentions restaurant. Unfortunately, whilst the ambiance and service are in line with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Going to a restaurant where none of the en trees are under 19 dollars certainly raises expectations. I don't know if mine were just too high, or if the restaurant was really sub-par, but either way I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula L.

1.0 of 5 stars. This used to be a great restaurant in the 60s and 70s. Yes, they've been around for a while. The same owner opened T-Rex and Fonda Solano and I think they've let this restaurant slide. The waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I hate this restaurant and will never go back.I was seated next to the wall and it smelled like there was a dead rat in the wall, totally gross. I ordered the seafood stew and the prawns came fully in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice. Upscale. Had to wait a while to be seated with a reservation. The hostess was lovely. Brought us drinks while we waited. Unnecessarily formal service. Too many things on the small table. A...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Quyen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lalime's is a solid restaurant. It deserves 4-4.5 stars. Truly. I honestly have enjoyed almost every meal I've had there. It was our 2 year wedding anniversary and we tried to get into Chez...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went here to celebrate my mother-in-law's 60th birthday and had great time! The service and the food were wonderful. I highly recommend ordering the grilled whole fish (I think it was red snapper)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Somewhat pedestrian and overpriced by Brandon K. at InsiderPages

Considering the high caliber of Berkeley cuisine, Lalimes seems to either be resting on its reputation or simply not trying.The menu was a bit unimaginative for its price. It was executed well, but the protein...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiki G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dining Partner (dp) and I arrived on a Sunday evening armed with reservations and empty tummies. I was secretly scoffing at my dp for making ressies on a Sunday. Really? We need a reservation?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chester R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Occasion: BirthdayDinner for 2:1 Mojito (not enough lime or mint but ok.)1 Muscles appetizer (quite good. fresh tasting and sizeable portions)1 Filet Mignon - very good.1 Duck Breast - not bad, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think you have to know certain things to appreciate this restaurant. First, your servers know a lot about the menu, and if you ask the right questions, you'll be happier with what you order. Second,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J. B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I went there for the second time the other night. This will be 2 short reviews in one. The first time was almost 2 years ago and the food was delicious. However, we went on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie C.

1.0 of 5 stars. The evening was an absolute train wreck. The most inept, unprofessional and appalling service (replete with complimentary attitude) this ex fine dining veteran waiter/cook and bartender has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deirdre M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overall it was good but it is a little over rated and over priced. Our starter (3 shrimp in galic) was tasty but a real pain to eat, not to mention I was expecting more for $14. My partners main...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by T H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is not worth the price. We had several appetizers to get a feel of the restaurant. The mussels had too many shells that were not open; the sardine special was interesting with the pesto,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, one evening Chez Panisse in Berkeley was not available, so I tried La Limes and have since been there about 4 times! I love that this restaurant is situated in a craftman-like home and offers a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I read several reviews about Lalime's and was very excited to see what the hype was about. My wife and I went on a Saturday night date. Lalime was very busy but we had no problems getting our table....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ana C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Didn't live up to the hype. The food was okay, but there's so much better to choose from in the East Bay. If you go, get the cheese plate. Mmm.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hugh B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like the the feeling after a lazy Saturday afternoon nap, the pleasures of dining at Lalime's are somewhat difficult to capture in a few sentences. The long tradition of high quality lends a sense of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zeke S.

5.0 of 5 stars. It has been a couple years since the last time I was here, but this was my faorite restaurant for a long time. One of the many Chez Panisse offspring in the East Bay, a bit easier to get into on short...
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Yelp.com Review - by A. V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love it. My friend just took me there for my birthday; the food was so delicious. Who knew I liked lamb? I certainly didn't. I tried everybody's food and tonight the pork chop was really good,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julio J.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like the brined pork chop, but that isn't enough to keep me coming back. I fond the other food to be average, but in my book average means 3 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by brewgirl b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Too much hype. Food was solid, but overpriced for what they delivered. Homey atmosphere, but nothing special. Very noisy. I found it very difficult to hear what my friends were saying across the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. yup, you got it-FIVE big fat stars for this neighborhood joint. we had the best hamachi appetizer EVER! it was marinated in sake, perfectly seared, served with a light ponzu sauce. it was so fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerdine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was taken here for dinner couple of nights ago. Lalimes is quite inconspicuous on Gilman and so if you don't look carefully, it can easily be missed. Parking in the evening was easy and not the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow! Excellent french cuisine with wonderful service. The atmosphere was quiet welcoming and the restaurant was packed. My choice of the night was the cured pork chop with juniper berries. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite restaurant in the east bay. I'd gladly eat cold cereal for dinner all week long to justify more frequent trips to Lalime's. Chez Panisse impressed me, but Lalime's is for the people! I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kingpin X.

4.0 of 5 stars. Five of us went and we all had a great time. The Missus and I got there a little early and were told by a staff member that we could have a table right away or we could wait at the bar for the "much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by orz o.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this unpretentious little restaurant nestled in a residential neighborhood. I've been coming here on-and-off for years, and I've never had a bad meal so far.I'd consider Lalime's to be somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine H.

5.0 of 5 stars. good gosh, what a charming place. it looks like a warehouse/shack on the outside, but inside is extremely comfy and the ambience is excellent. feels mom-and-pop, yanno? my rack of lamb was solid and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chiquita y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lalime's has offered good, solid Chez Panisse-style cuisine for many years (I'm thinking since the late 1980's or early 90's). Our family has often used Lalime's for special occasions like birthdays...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit I've only been there once. My first course was Dungeness crab cakes with green chile aioli. They were fantastic: the crab was very moist and went perfectly with the chili aioli. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best restaurant I've been to in the Bay Area so far. It narrowly beats Rivoli food wise and easily beats them in the service and decor areas.I have yet to try Chez Panisse, but if you're looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by hunter w.

4.0 of 5 stars. delicious fresh food, warm interior and well meaning if not perfect service (sometimes I have two knives, sometimes none). It sounds like all the other Berkeley Chez Panisse restaurants (local,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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A special place for a special time

My husband and I recently began dining at Lalime's on a regular basis because the experiences we have had have been so stellar. We began by taking friends and clients there for special occasions but learned...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this restaurant, but I miss it. It is still great. In fact, it may even be greater than ever. When I first came here in the Fall of '96, Lalime's had nightly prix fixe menus. The menus were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Disappointing

Four of us went for the Valentine's Day dinner - which was pre-set. I didn't like any of the starters, a cold cucumber peppery amuse and a roquefort/endive/walnut salad - the first terrible and the second...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Total Letdown

The ambiance nothing more than a store front cafeteria. They had run out of 2 of 7 main courses on the menu, surprising since it was only 7:15 and not that busy. The other entrees (4 meat and 1 veg) were...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Really, really nice dining experience

Went for my birthday dinner on Friday night, and was DELIGHTED. Probably the best overall dining experience I've had in several years. And with a lot less hassle, attitude, advance planning and parking...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's often called the "affordable Chez Panisse."Very fresh, with a decidedly local vibe, Lalime's is a good bet.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by dog l.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my very favorite restaurant in the east bay right now...i try to go here at least once every 3 months or so, and the servers and owners really do take such good care of you. last time i went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Wanabee

Actually I like this place and find it more enjoyable than Chez Panisse except for one thing. The food is bland. It's always been bland and I can't see why it continues to be so bland. The wine list is far...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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Very Cute

Little out of the way neighborhood sandwiched between downtown and west/industrial berkeley. great restaurant... food is excellent although not *quite* as consistent as the top notch east bay places like chez....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2004
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not bad

The exterior of the restaurant looks a little run down, but once you go inside, the ambiance is serene and calm. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees (no drinks and no dessert) and our bill came out to $67...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2003
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lovely

Great food, warm and cozy (some tables a little *too* cozy, but oh well). Our food & wine were delicious, as well as beautiful. Our waiter was very frazzled for somereason, and I must assume he was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2003
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Fodor's

both my husband and i agree that our respective dishes at lalime's were among the best we've had anywhere. also, our waiter was very knowledgable and helpful - even finding the perfect wine to match both my...
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SF Weekly

a brief and tantalizing menu of seasonal mediterranean delights--pizzetta with smoked trout and crème fraîche, roasted grape leaf-wrapped snapper, quail with grilled polenta and figs--star in a...
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San Francisco Magazine

a tribe of devotees has been dining here for nearly two decades, except now they may be more passionate about single-malt scotch than sartre. as always, the space is done up in pastels and watercolors, with a...
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SF Gate

menu changes every three weeks or so with special fixed price dinners a couple times a month...
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AOL CityGuide

a pillar of berkeley's culinary community...
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Epinions

lalime's in berkeley - when the meal's an occasion...
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Epinions

lalime's is in a little house on a narrow, busy street...
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Gayot

lalimeis serves california-inspired mediterranean fare to a loyal following in a warm, two-level dining room. although prices have crept up over time, the prix-fixe menus remain good values. on the la carte...
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East Bay Express

it's one of berkeley's most berkeley spots, updating french-med food with luxuriant abandon. menus change monthly, featuring items that take longer in some cases to say than eat ("grilled asparagus wrapped in...
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USRG

great place for special or romantic occasions. gourmet meals made from natural ingredients. popular with the local food lovers...
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OpenTable

We at Lalime's try to be an all organic and ecologically sound restaurant. Our vegetables and fruits are either from the local farmers markets or delivered to us by small local gardeners. The restaurant's...
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