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    Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers

    3.4 (661 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chili bowl
    Pat P.

    An Albany staple! The fries are where Barney's really shines. I always order pickle chips and at least one type of fries for the table. The curly fries have been a favorite for over a decade. The portions are generous, a large basket of fries easily feeds 4+ people. And I love that they always give a serving of ranch to each person so we don't have to ration it. The burgers are thick and cooked to your preference. They are not my preferred style of burger, but I do like their salmon sushi burger. The burger itself is just okay but with all the toppings I think it's unique and very tasty. The milkshakes are also fantastic, I especially like the strawberry, which has real fruit in it rather than a syrup. Last time I tried the chili for a smaller meal, it was decent but wouldn't order again. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and the interior has an elevated diner feel. Also, many families come here, and the staff are used to people making modifications and special requests on their orders.

    Barney salad
    Sharon B.

    My experience was the service was friendly enough but they missed my order completely while my family got their orders and I was left waiting. Because my son just had a track meet and it was late, we were hungry but wanting to go home. So as I waited for my order, my kids tore into their burgers, I wondered how my simple Barney burger, medium cooked, thousand island dressing on the side, could be missed. The Barney salad was delicious- loved the sprouts it came with. When my burger finally came, it was super juicy and I was pleasantly surprised how juicy it was- so juicy that it was leaking pink juice as I took each bite. I had to put salt on my burger twice because it was bland. I was imagining the order cook rushed my burger, didn't cook it long enough nor did they salt it. Ate in a rush, asked for boxes and the check and we wrapped up our unfinished food to go. Four stars could have been the meat being cooked more, salted and not missing my burger.

    You may need to hoof it to Barny's.   Parking can be slim pickins and you may need to park a block away.
    Chad P.

    June 6 2025 1:12 pm 3.7 stars. We stop by here every few months even though it's about a 15 mile drive one way. If you become a semi-regular like us, you will notice that you see some of the same staff for years. They are usually smiling. That my Friend is a good sign. Teresa P. our server was top of the line today. We especially enjoy the quality of the beef here. It always tastes as if is freshly ground, and the cooks have the cooking process spot on. Pretty much every visit we share a curly fries and the the North Beach burger. Wife insists that Barny's curly fries are second to none. Eat here and you will leave feeling refreshed and as if you enjoyed quality fixings. For the ambiance, it can get noisy, especially if school age kids are on vacation. Usually it is pleasant with pretty fast service (slow enough service to prepare your food perfectly). Management: There are some large decorative murals that are overdue for a dusting. There is only one restroom for all of California's genders and it needed cleaning today. It would be nice if there was a sign directing customers to report messes.

    Inside artwork
    Alison R.

    Barney's is a family favorite of ours whenever we come to the Bay Area. What a local treasure this place is and it never disappoints. Usually there is a wait for a table and once you eat there, you'll see why. Today we got a seat right away as we went just as they opened for lunch. We visited the location on Solano. The menu is vast and has something for everyone. Although we typically order a new burger or chicken sandwich each time we visit, we ALWAYS order the curly fries. They have a house made ranch as well that is delicious and like I've never had anywhere else. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about menu options and don't mind you asking questions. The floor to ceiling windows make the place bright and cheerful. You need to add Barney's Gourmet Burgers on your next visit to the East Bay.

    1/2 order fries
    Mary K.

    Ordered burgers to go the place inside was clean they do have outdoor seating. The service at the front counter were helpful.

    Menu (1/2) as of 5/2/25
    Winston L.

    Still one of our go-to burger joints in the area. Flavors unchanged. Just wanted to provide updated menu pics

    Offensive on back of server's t shirt. Required to wear while working
    James K.

    Best Burger on Solano Ave, Regret the new Logo on back of staff T shirt : "Heart of First Bite" this is inviting sexual harassment toward servers. Please join me in protesting at corporate level.

    Chopped Chicken Salad
    Don M.

    Absolutely amazing place. I dine out very frequently here. The food is always top notch and the service is great too. Teresa is amazing! So are all their other servers. Super healthy menu (chicken versions of all their burgers; a whole menu side of salads). I have eaten nearly everything on the menu. NOTHING disappoints.

    Sweet potatoes, steak fries and truffle fries
    Serena C.

    Wanted to have a good burger. So we came here. My brother in law's favorite burger joint. We ordered: Barney's Burger, Maui waui, and Baja burger. We also ordered to share: steak fries, truffle fries and sweet potato fries. Omg. Their burgers is thick,huge and juicy. Not only was the food good, but their service was awesome too. We would definitely come back.

    a knife stuck in a burger
    Gina G.

    Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers is a classic spot on Solano Ave. in Berkeley, with other locations throughout the Bay Area and just learned throughout LA too! I've been coming to Barney's for as long as I can remember ~ a very nostalgic spot known for their juicy burgers, creamy milkshakes, hearty salads, crispy beer battered onion rings/veggie basket, steak fries, curly fries, and more. Their menu has def. evolved over the years adding elevated hot dogs, chicken/fish sandwiches, sweet potato fries, pickle chips, and pretzel buns to name a few to the mix. If I'm not sticking to something classic, I do love their Falafel Salad (romaine, housemade falafel, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, feta & vinaigrette) or as a Pita (house-made falafel, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, feta & tahini sauce, in a whole wheat pita). They have a dynamite 1000 Island sauce they bring for their burgers/sandwiches, which I always ask for a couple of sides of..this in my memory came before the In N' Out sauce so always have to have ample amounts, ha! The blackberry shake is my jam ~ they have a variety of flavors like Oreo or Turkish Coffee, but this one is too unique to pass up! With menu options for all parties from kiddos to those on a health kick, ample parking, friendly service, and indoor/outdoor seating, Barney's is a pretty solid spot to grab your next burger fix n' fries.

    Caribbean Burger
    Lena M.

    Teresa provided great service and was patient when we placed our order. Food wise I highly recommend the Caribbean jerk burger, it was so flavorful with bit of heat. The chicken tenders were thin in meat portion and dry. I do not recommend ordering that. The Barney chicken sandwich was mid. The slaw I think saved the sandwich. A small order of fries is a good portion to share with 2-3 ppl. I liked the season curly fries and skinny fries. Kid's menu available. The Mac and cheese was a hit! Root beer float winner and loved that they have kid's Oreo milkshake. Ambiance nice and spacious. I enjoyed the booths setting.

    2 staff working out an order issue
    paula c.

    What happened to you, Barney's?! They used to be great. Then they were just ok/fine, but last night it was sad, dirty, and staff were clearly overwhelmed. Here's what was going on: 1. Walked in and stood waiting to be seated. Not too busy, open tables and no acknowledgement for about 5 min (to be clear, there was no line for tables- just us). 2. To-go bags were stacked up and 2 people were trying to figure out something with that. 3. Filled, dirty bussing tub was sitting on top of a dirty table for the entire time we were there inches away from where a family was sitting. 4. Phone ringing and a guy walks up to answer it before acknowledging that we, and another guy who's walked in, are standing RIGHT THERE. Poor customer service training. 5. We are acknowledged and allowed to sit at one of two tables. As we approached our chosen table, noticed that there were crumpled napkins and food underneath. 6. Menus were brought immediately. Then the server who brought our menus went to the table next to us to confirm the number of menus they needed. They had been seated the entire time we were waiting to be seated and no one even brought them menus?! Red flags everywhere so we left the chaos and stress. I believe Barney's has been operating on their once-great reputation and has done nothing inspiring or new besides a few menu updates. Even the design and color palette is stuck in 2005. Priority might be on take-out and delivery service. Kitchen looked overwhelmed. Front of house staff are trying, but they're overwhelmed and not trained to take care of the people who are in-house. I want Barney's to get back its mojo. C'mon Barney's (ownership)! Get it together. I'm rooting for you. The nostalgia and delicious curly fries and steak fries just aren't enough.

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