Great place to R&R when near Berkeley Marina! Hard to believe that we hadn't previously stopped here. Delicious lunch and coffees after an energetic dog walk. Clean, friendly, good food and beverage options, plus friendly service. Obviously well known by continuous stream of customers of all ages and lifestyles. read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Sample of fresh cold options, though wide selection of hot entrees also available. - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

It's not the same I been going to Sea Breeze for 3 decades now there is new owners one day me & my husband ate there about a month ago food was delicious. But ' went on last Thursday it was terrible the oyster look like baby chicken McNuggets no oyster just batter smdh shrimp cooked to hard I guess that will be my last time eating there $53 bucks wasted read more

Small market deli on the side of the road (down the road from Skates). Stopped here when exploring the Berkeley Marina area. Shared a hot dog, fries, and a crab salad sandwich. All were your standard foods with standard flavors (nothing stood out). Order your food at the register and then they'll call you to get your food and drinks. There's also a convenience store aspect with different things like candy, chips, etc. Good place to stop by if you want a quick picnic, quick bite to eat, grab some food to go to eat at Caesar Chavez Park, etc. Parking is available via a dirt parking lot behind the market. We saw families, couples, bikers, etc. Ambiance is super relaxed. read more

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The graphic noodles was the best salty, but overall the food that I ordered was really good. I ordered two garlic noodles with shrimp, one with sauce and one without. lemonade frozen with a strawberry colada and a mango. The service was really fast. Employees was very friendly. read more

I ordered the oyster basket and the crab salad sandwich. The food was delicious!!!! Highly recommend 10 out of 10!!!!!

This is in regards to my too. Too good to go pick up from seabreeze market and deli. it was for a surprise bag of their leftover pasties from the previous day. It was a bag filled with so many of their baked goods and they were delish. I will say the thick cute of the cake with light frosting was very dry. Everything else was really good. I feel the bars were very well made as they have a cookie pie crust type of thing going on. It was so tasty and crunchy and sweet! I would def grab another surprise bag from them! They do have a huge whole menu that you can buy many other hot food items and other hot plates. Check em out for yourself! read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

I rarely ever leave bad reviews online, it takes a lot to get me to leave a bad review. The food here is perfectly fine, if pricey, "tourist prices" as one staff member called it. Leaving this review because of some very strange and aggressive behavior from the "head chef." I went in today looking for breakfast, they don't have any breakfast food, so I asked if they might be willing to make a fried egg and a piece of toast. Kindly, the guy taking my order who was "the head chef" agreed. I really appreciate this place for even being open to ordering off the menu, which a lot of places won't do. He said "I don't know how to charge you for that" so I suggested $5. He said he would do it for $7. I said I would do $7 if it came with a little coffee. He said he would add coffee for $10. I said I didn't want to spend $10 on that, and that's when things got weird. He angrily explained that "you want a coffee and food? That is a meal. Meals are ten dollars." I said "it's cool man, you don't have to make it. You sure you don't want to just do the egg and toast, no coffee, for $5?" He replied "no, it just feels like you're trying to pull one over on me, a meal is ten dollars," and looked really agitated like he was going to fight me. He was shifting his weight back and forth and showing me his knuckles, while sizing me up. At this point I just said "okay, never mind" and left, since he wasn't open to negotiation. I don't like leaving things bad with a local business that I like, so I stupidly decided to go back in an apologize for offending him / upsetting him. But this only agitated him even more, he just kept angrily, patronizingly repeating that a meal is ten dollars. So at that point I decided to tell him it was rude to accuse your customers of "trying to get one over on you," he angrily spat back at me "you are trying to pull one over on me! Coffee and food is a meal and a meal is ten dollars! if you want me to make you an egg and toast for $7 I will," I told him I didn't want to eat anything he makes and left, even though I was starving. I was very polite and was met with a short-tempered awful attitude from a short little man. It's sad when a grown man is unable to handle a simple negotiation, and can't say no without turning it into a confrontation. I've worked in customer service and had bad days, days where I was rude just because I was stressed out. This was a lot more than that. That dude should not be working with the public. Customers who were sitting on the benches having their meals turned and looked as I left wondering what that was all about, he kind of made a scene. read more

Went over the weekend w/ the family! Food was great, service was great, and the vibes on point! Highly recommended if you're in the mood for seafood! read more

Haven't been here in years and it's still yummy! I had the prawn sandwich and it's lite but delicious. I must say I've been two weeks in a row to get this sandwich. Both times very good. Sit outside and dip your fries in ketchup while enjoying the breeze. People are nice. But when in the area drive safe and don't Hollywood those stop signs, motorcycle cops don't play. read more

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Joke of a clam sandwich. All matter, no meat. Unsure why I was recommended it. Try another spot!

I'm not sure what to think of some of the reviewers who are thinking this is all fresh caught seafood since they are right on the water. It's a small kitchen, and I would assume most of the items are store bought and finished in the kitchen. This is not a fancy place - you eat on picnic tables outside. It's a perfect stop if you are starving after walking the marina or have been out on the water. Quick, edible. We only got the calamari, which was fine, tastes much like what we buy from Costco. The bright spot was the clam chowder. It was freshly homemade, and tasted like it. Delicious! Sometimes you'll order chowder and the potatos are dense and mushy because they've been in the pot for a day or two. You could tell this was made fresh. Definitely recommend. read more

I was in the area and wanted to grab a quick bite and decided to try this place out. I ordered a catfish (a la carte) and a chicken salad sandwich. Catfish - this was breaded and extremely greasy. I had to use 10 napkins to try to soak up some of the oil. The breading had no flavor, just grease. The catfish was cooked well inside. I would have preferred to not have the greasy breading and just have the fish instead at that point. Chicken salad sandwich - they ran out of French roll and suggested white bread. The sandwich was as small as one I could just make at home. It was very bland with no seasoning/nor flavor. Sadly, Subway makes better sandwiches which says a lot. This was $20 not well spent at all. I generally love to support mom and pop places, but this was pretty bad. read more

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I haven't been here since before COVID so I was very disappointed with my food. Don't know if it's under new ownership/ management but food was horrible. The fries were okay but the fried Cod was overcooked- burnt even and very oily. It was obvious that they were using VERY old oil. Won't be going back. It's sad because it used to be great! read more

I've driven past Sea Breeze quite a few times in my life and never was able to actually stop and enjoy. I decided to take a trip out to Berkeley with the kids to see what this deli is all about. Its pretty windy so bring a light coat for sitting outside. Whether the sun is shining or not its a bit chilly outside. I ordered the Crab Salad Sandwich with avocado. They forgot the avocado. I was disappointed. The Crab salad was flavorless. Its a mediocre sandwich. I also ordered a side of catfish. It was best part of my meal and if I come back next time I'm getting a catfish sandwich or just a pile of catfish. My son got a cheeseburger with fries. Their fries are excellent. He enjoyed his burger. My daughter got a turkey sandwich with regular fix'ns and she added avocado. They didn't for get her avocado. IT was quite a large sandwich and she saved half for later. I ordered a side of Red Velvet Cake. I'm sad to report that this was also not good. It didn't have that classic rich but subtle chocolate flavor that Red Velvet should have. It tasted like shampoo and nothing like Red Velvet Cake. I'm not above coming back and trying other things on the menu. Definitely going to get more Catfish. read more

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Stupid good shrimp and garlic noodles and a catfish po boy. This will now be my regular stop on the way into the bay. Make no mistake this is not fine dining-you're eating outside in a gravel parking lot. And it still deserves 5 stars. It's absolutely worth it! read more

The ambience of this cute little place near berkeley marina is a beachy feel it's outdoorsy and it is on the corner of University Ave & Frontage road. It is a very relaxing vibe. You could hear the cars passing from the freeway but you also hear the train passing, the birds/seagulls chirping in the background. It is so beautiful outside when the sun hits it's just so nice. You walk up to the counter order your food pay for it they give you your ticket with a number on it find your seat outside and then they call your number when the foods ready, The calamari is delicious, it's tender, light and cooked perfect!!! The Clam chowder is soooooooo good! Creamy, light, fluffy, full of clam chowders, potatoes, & vegetables. Hands down, it is the best clam chowder I have tried in the Bay Area in awhile!!! Yummy. If you're ever in the area, stop by and give it a try, you will not be disappointed!! read more

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Stopped here to grab a smoothie. It's definitely a hidden gem with great customer service. We went on a walk to see what's in the area and stumbled across this place. They offer nice bites and drinks. Also, you can grab some needed snacks. We ordered the smoothies pictured below. I got the mocha drink which consisted of expresso and ice cream. read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Pina Colado Drink Mocha Blast Drink Mango and Cream Drink - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Food was delicious. We had two different sandwiches. The fries were perfect! This location is at a busy intersection with outdoor sitting, meant for a quick bite. Staff was really friendly and food came out quickly. Recommend to eat everything when it's warm, as it can get a little soggy. I'll definitely be coming back read more

Anything other than a two star rating regarding the food is a scam. I ordered the crabcakes and the prawn and rice when I opened up the crabcakes there was nothing in there but rice and scraps of imitation crab meat that were barely visible. The prawn were super tough, and after eating about two of them, my head started hurting. I will say the young dude that I spoke with about the crabcakes was very polite and they offer a replacement, but after trying both of the dishes, I politely declined and did not ask for a refund. I just threw it all in the trash. read more

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The crab cake's taste like jam no crab cakes at all. The clam strips mostly are just battered flour hardly see the clams. Total rip off.

We went to grab a bite. Was shocked on the portion size ...yikes $18 for chips and hardly any fish. Well to add more the oil was old-timmy wasnt happy. .... Not like it used to be.... read more

I ordered wings and fries, prawns and fries and oysters and fries and 3 clam chowders. Food here used to be really good but not today. The wings were good but the shrimp and oysters were fried way too hard. Won't be going back. read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Supposed to be fried oysters. Little hard bricks. - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Found this after going for a walk around the Berkeley Marina and got a banana spilt milkshake that hit the spot. Heads up there is an $8 minimum if you're making with card. This is a family run business that started 25 years ago and still running strong and safe through covid. Perfect spot to grab some food and refreshments for a picnic along the shore! read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Front area. Little difficult to navigate where to order/start but if you walk up the staff is very friendly and will help - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This spot is so cute with a beautiful view! I got the Italian sandwich and cup of clam chowder! read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Italian sandwich & clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Calamari and fries are excellent! Convenient location. Calamari sandwiches are also good. Absolutely love the calamari with fries. Finally took a picture read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Calamari and fries - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice little place to stop by on a warm sunny day after I got off work! I got a smoothie and fries :) read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

OMFG I get to eat a crab again. What a deal too. These guys charged $16.50 for half a steamed crab drenched in garlic and curiously yellow sauce that I cannot quite define. First the crab was cooked beautifully. It took probably 10 minutes to get our order so.they didn't have time to cook from raw in my opinion but certainly it wasn't cooked too much earlier because the meat was still super moist. But then again I've seen quick turnaround with folks using the Cleveland Steamers. Crab, yellow sauce (more on this), lemon, two meat skewers and the container is all you get. But what I got was great. Garlic was preminced jar variety and I didn't mind. As a kid growing up eating out was an exception so I tended to collect those flavor profiles. And the distinct flavors, texture and size was a dead giveaway. Onto the yellow sauce. I just can't tell what this is. At first I thought butter, but didn't have the right consistency. Then clarified butter but that wasn't bc when I placed it in the fridge...nothing. Not that butter popcorn oil nor any type of regular oil. There must be some crab butter sauce that I haven't seen before. Reply back if you can help me identify. What a bargain, and for me hit the right chords. Went back to a rock and demolished the whole thing. I'm puzzled so if anyone knows read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - The current menu that caught our eye. - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The employees were friendly, the food was yummy and it was a relaxing beach vibe location.

We have passed by this place a million times on our way to and from the marina. For some reason we never stopped to try it, until today. So tasty, great service. I got the prawn sandwich, hubby got the fried catfish plate, I was adventurous and got a chai latte. It was all good. Served fast (especially considering it's made to order). The French fries were notably good and the chai was surprisingly good as well. Fun and easy sitting outside with tie rambunctious kids. Definitely incorporating into our marina routine. Definitely read more

First time here at sea breeze deli. I have to say this little store has a lot of good delicious sandwiches menu to chose from. I tried their avocado sandwich with fries and it tasted really good! They also have good selections of beverages to chose from cold beers to hot coffee depending what your in the mood for. And the service is great!! Best of all they have nice benches to seat at while enjoying the sunny warm weather in Berkeley. read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - Modelo Beer - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The fries were the only good thing about the fish and chips. The batter was not cooked all the way through, and the pieces of fish were so small for the price point. read more

So, I order from the TooGoodToGo App, expecting a meal (which they state they serve on the app) or pasta salad, or some other kind of leftover food, as that is what the app intended for and there seemed to be plenty of leftover, restaurant made food in the cold cases. I was right on time for my pickup and they gave me a big brown paper bag and then the teen behind the counter threw a muffin in the bag. "Cool!" I thought walking back to my car with this hefty bag. I open it to reveal a bag of fresh sandwich rolls... store bought, (not even close to the expiration date). You guys, this is not what the app is intended for. The app is to get people to pick up food that you're unable to keep and serve the next day- like the muffin that was placed in there. Now, I could see *if* they didn't have anything to give so the teen was doing his best to just fulfill the order. *BUT* there is a place on the app (on the restaurant's end) where they can state there is nothing to give that day, perfectly fine. No harm no foul. So not only did I not get to really try your restaurant's food, (which is also what the app is for), it also kind of left a bad taste in my mouth... We ate the buns- we aren't going to let them go to waste, but it was pretty disappointing because we did want to sample their actual food at the very least. So just be aware, if you're ordering from the TooGoodToGo App, surprise!! You might get a plain ole bag of buns and not even get to try what they actually make themselves. Bummer! Probably won't be back based off that experience. 2 stars for the decent store bought buns. 0 for the restaurant as I have no idea what they actually taste like. ‍ read more

The best Turkey Avocado sandwich and fries! Customer service is pleasant. Highly recommend this place! read more

Sea Breeze Market & Deli - The best Turkey Avocado sandwich and French fries! - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sea Breeze used to be very high in my rotation of lunch spots, but now sadly they have gotten rid of their egg breakfast sandwiches (that you could order all day) and now there isn't anything I love here. I know a breakfast sandwich from a seafood place might sound odd, but the bacon they had was amazing! Soft roll, perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs, and american cheese. It was also a pretty stellar value compared to most all of the other offerings. Unlike a lot of recent negative reviews, I really like the renovation. It feels more clean and open than it used to. Just unfortunate for me that they got rid of the section of the menu I ordered from. The only other item I like a bit is the fried prawn sandwich, but it's not a great value for the amount it costs and the few shrimp in it. The chicken fingers are definitely bagged frozen, so a bad value. My boyfriend likes their cheeseburger and fried catfish, so I'm sure we'll be back at some point. Hopefully they'll bring back the breakfast sandwiches some day... read more

I ordered 3 sandwiches, 2 salami and 1 shrimp salad sandwich. 2 hours after each the shrimp sandwich, my lady got stomach sick. I tried calling but their phone was disconnected. I arrived and asked to speak to the head guy with the glasses to tell him. He was immediately defensive and started making me out to be lying. He said no one had called to report any problems and they had been taking orders over the phone. When I told him call it right now, he got a busy signal on speakerphone. He then asked me, "What do you want, free healthcare?" I replied, "just refund the shrimp sandwich and we'll be good." His response was, "Then where's the sandwich?" Look man, you don't believe your customers but you won't even eat a spoonful of your shrimp either. My reviews are the truth on my experiences. Word to the wise, do NOT eat the seafood here. read more

My planned walk down the Eastshore trail was fueled by the Yelp by Rachel M. Her review of the Fried Catfish was the incentive trek to Sea Breeze. Decided on the Fried Cod. Hot and moist. A nice crispy batter with fresh fries. I savored every bite. There's a mouth watering menu with a crab sandwich, fried oysters, calamari, and steamed crabs. I need to keep these in mind for my future visits. read more

This stopover at the corner of University Ave. and Frontage Rd. Along Freeway 80 was a welcomed site! We ordered the onion rings, and my boys wolfed it down and leaving Dad with only the crumbs. It was hot and crunchy! The grill chicken sandwich had the char-grill that brought the freshness and flavor of the warm chicken out. The home made clam chowder was a welcome addition since the clams were good size, and mixed with the potato chunks for a very flavorful experience. Then my oldest boy shared his bacon cheeseburger with the van floor when it wasn't wrapped-saved too well, and down to the floor it went. This is a nice place to and from The Berkeley Marina. Thank you Jesus! read more

I'm not gonna lie, I was hesitant to try this place because the location being right off the freeway didn't really draw me in. I was wrong 100%. I am so glad my friend convinced me to go. This is now my new favorite deli. They have tons of options for sandwiches. They also make various sides and fish and chips, shrimp cocktail etc. They have an adorable coffee bar where they also make smoothies and milk shakes. The little check out kiosk is surrounded in plexi so thats great for their staff's safety. They have picnic tables outside that I actually really enjoyed sitting at. I got a hot pastrami and the sauce to meat to veggie ratio was perfect for me. I admit I am a sandwich snob and they exceeded my expectations. My friend suggested I try a piece of his fried catfish, which I usually wouldn't because I don't usually enjoy white fish, cooked fish, or fried fish. I was pleasantly surprised. It didn't have a super fishy flavor and the breading/ fry was light and crunchy! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Seabreeze is a popular shack on the entrance to Berkeley Marina for cyclists and visitors. The most popular item is the catfish sandwich. Unfortunately, it does not come with chips or a drink, so you'd have to grab something from the counter. A meal can easily land you north of $20, which is pricey for a place with minimal furnishings and service. Things that would make this an enjoyable place to hang out would be a set of rotating draft beers and ice cream dispenser. read more

Frozen drinks are amazing. I just don't care for store purchased frozen fish and fries over deep-fried then resold to me for a much more expensive price. Did I mention that the frozen drinks are excellent? read more