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Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto


3.0 of 5 stars 27 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • 1919 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
  • (510) 845-7771
  • Price range: €15-21 ($21-$30)

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3 of 5 stars
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Mar 28, 2009

Good seafood restaurant in Berkeley. Service can be slow - it's always busy. Definitely looks and feels like a seafood restaurant. more

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1 of 5 stars
morfun   14 contributions
California
Oct 20, 2008

Ridiculously overpriced. Food was just OK. Slow service. Won't go back. Not what it used to be. . . more

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5 of 5 stars
mbranch   1 contribution
San Francisco, CA
Jul 28, 2008
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Spenger's has been a Berkeley establishment for quite some time. The adverse reviews, while annoying, do no surprise me given the venue. It's busy on Friday night; go figure. There is a nice bar to pass the time while waiting, and I'm sure reservations are still welcome. The Captains Plate has always been a favorite of mine and, though I've... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 16, 2008

good bartenders. cruise ship food. more

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1 of 5 stars
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Jun 28, 2008

this place should put itself and the neighborhood out of its misery more

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2 of 5 stars
cookieway   1 contribution
Sacramento, CA
Jun 23, 2008

We arrived for lunch at 12:30 pm. But we were given a dinner menu. Things are way over priced for the food quantity and quality. The service is friendly and ok. There's a lot of history and nice displays in the restaurant. But we were seated in the back room with not much ambiance. The two of us had a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Texicans   7 contributions
Texas
Apr 12, 2008
1
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The restaurant was dark and needed some updating, but the atmosphere was really cool! The food and service were great and the food was amazing. All of their seafood is fresh and the menu is printed daily to show where the fish was shipped from. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Mar 22, 2008
1
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Pretty good food, and excellent happy hour prices on appetizers and burgers! more

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2 of 5 stars
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Mar 15, 2008
1
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Not so great, but old Berkeley tradition. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Feb 1, 2008
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one of my dad's favorite places from back in the day. it's never as good as i think it's going to be. if your on 4th street, it's worth it just to check out the nautical decor. . .maybe have a pint. more

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Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto Address

1919 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Tel: (510) 845-7771 Fax: (510) 845-7774
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.