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Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto

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A famous local hot spot, Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto is located in the heart of Berkeley's vibrant Fourth Street Shopping District. We are the home of "The Crabby Chef Competition" held each October, and we host our own Seafood Festival. From fresh seafood and shellfish to aged steaks and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As a guest you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. We also source products ... read more

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1919 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA, 94710, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tue11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wed11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thu11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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12 years ago

Great place for traditional seafood fare, awesome decor, and excellent drinks. 

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14 years ago

Avoid this Over-Priced Tourist Trap – May have been good in the past but awful now. We had steak and seafood. The steak was Morton's prices and Sizzler quality. The ala carte baked potato was under cooked and the clam chowder wayyy too salty. My fisherman's platter (recommended by the waitperson) could have been from Long John Silver's. The cheesy interior was fun and the service was OK. My tab with drinks (no wine) and tip for two people was $130. I won't be back. 

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BerryKerr 
14 years ago

This place is worth it – Been here a couple of times and it has not failed me! My family and friends almost always say yes when I invite them to this place. I am a big seafood lover so I can become picky with how seafoods restaurants work. it may be on the pricey side but nevertheless is worth it. 

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16 years ago

A place of satisfaction to my palate and dining experience – Historical, antiquing, yet a place of great comfort to dine in for great food, drinks and service. The executive chef is very meticulous in his selections of all ingredients, especially seafood. Yum! Even some basic food like New England Clam Chowder is unique, tasteful, and very gourmet. Great place to keep coming back. Also, don't forget to check out a special chef dinner when you have a chance. It goes fast! 

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eatatdmans76 
16 years ago

Best Happy Hour in the Bay – A huge burger for $1.95!!!! The entire happy hour menu is super cheap. We filled the table with food for practicaly nothing and all of it was great. 

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graceoftwo 
16 years ago

I fell in love with this place again. – All there is to say is Great Seafood! The Stuffed salmon that I had was outstanding. Los, the bartender was great, he introduced me to the chef. This is my new/old favorite place. 

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biernacki123 
16 years ago

best crabcakes & excellent service – We went to Spenger's for my husband's birthday.There were 7 of us. All of the food was great! We are all very picky when it comes to food & service because some of our family members are exquisite cooks & some have been waitresses . Our waiter was fantastic. I had crab & shrimp stuffed salmon.Wow! My sister-in-law has had crab cakes everywhere & she said these are the best. 

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jmcclelland6745 
17 years ago

Mediocre food, outrageously priced – On a pleasant Saturday afternoon we wanted an enticing fish salad at Spenger's for which they were always known. Well, let me tell you we were in for a major disappointment. First, the crab cobb salad was served with wilted lettuce at room temperature, a very flat, tasteless experience. Next the bill came charging us $14.95 and $ 10.95 for wine that was listed in the menu for $8.95 and $7.95. I suffer from delayed reactions which means I didn't challenge the outrageous cost of wine, until... read more

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17 years ago

OUTSTANDING FISH! – I first ate at Spengers about a month ago. I am a vegetarian and ordered the Astoria Sole. My friend ordered the crabcakes. The Astoria Sole was OUTSTANDING...perfectly cooked. The bread that was served was excellent as well. The crabcakes were so-so. The fish was so good, I could hardly wait to go back, which I did last week on a weekday at about 2:00 p.m. We waited too long for our server, but this time both orders, the barbequed Salmon and the Rex Sole, were EXCELLENT. My friend was so impressed with t... read more

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Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto has a 3.7 star rating with 561 reviews. 

When is Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto open?

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. 

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