Gather hosted a large business event for us with a pre-fixe menu and did especially well at hosting us. Beautiful place with live plants streaming off the headers over the kitchen. Cocktails were great and food was on point. Favorite dish of the night was the Spicy Tomato Pizza as the flavors were amazing. Cookies did come out cold, but overall was surprised out how well they handled a large group and their other guest.

Ambiance was very nice, service was excellent and the food was good. The mocktails were very nice as well :)

Our meal at Gather was one of my favorites so far in Berkeley. We were looking for something a little more upscale than most of the places near the downtown station and this spot feels like it would fit in with the nice places we enjoy in SF, without being super high end and unaffordable. The food was great - controversial take but this might actually be my favorite pizza in this neighborhood! We were a bit let down by the squash appetizer but I'm not sure what wasn't landing for us in hindsight - it was beautiful on the plate. The roast chicken came recommended and was outstanding! Also a nice wine list and maybe most importantly - really friendly, attentive, courteous staff who made our visit feel extra nice. The patio has a beautiful, cozy atmosphere and I think we'll be back for another meal before the holidays. This is a wonderful place to get together with friends.

We arrived at 6:50pm on a Monday night for our 6:45pm reservation (they said our slot would be good for 15 minutes), and seated us promptly. Our server was excellent, attentative and friendly. We were in a good mood because we found free street parking just a couple of blocks away. I ordered a cup of the Cannellini Bean Soup as an appetizer, and the Roast Organic Chicken as my main. My wife possibly ordered the Harvest Bowl with grilled chicken on top. We both loved our food. My soup was thick and delicious. The chicken was still juicy, and the potatoes and root veggies that came with it were cooked perfectly. I only ate half of my chicken, so I was able to enjoy it the next day. We didn't stay for dessert, so I can't report on that. I'd definitely go back. Everything was wonderful.

I have not been there for a long time, today went for lunch. 1) outdoor seating is very nice and has a pond and some plant 2) husband ordered vege frittata, it has smacked potatoes, it is so good. 3) I ordered Marin burger, very good also Food came very fast.

The menu has a great variety. Everything we tasted was delicious. We had the option to sit inside or outside and we chose indoors. Our order was taken quickly and the food came reasonably quickly. We did have to hunt down the waiter to get the check and then he was gone for a long time after I handed over my card. Good thing we weren't in a rush.

I can't believe I've been walking past this place for more than half a decade and never given it a try until now! Yeah I know it's pricey generic American dishes, but done so well that you'll be whistling the star spangled banner on your way home! We came here for a summer Sunday dinner and we were able to be seated without a wait. We ordered the Shishito Peppers, Roasted Corn Soup, and Sausage Pizza with mushrooms (+$4). Shishito Peppers (4/5): I'm a sucker for blistered shishito peppers, and these did not disappoint! The peppers are gnarled and curled up from the heat, gently caressing your mouth with that earthy charred taste. The drizzled pesto provides the saltiness and hint of herbal aromatics. Too pricey for the amount of peppers you get, though. Roasted Corn Soup (5/5): What a hearty and satisfying soup! The texture is immaculately smoothly blended, yet still has a lot of body. The light corn flavor prances across your tongue, and one sip warms your entire body against the chilly Berkeley weather! Sausage Pizza (+ mushrooms) (6/5): Holy shiitake for just an extra 4 bucks an entire colony of these funky fungi friends found their way on top of our pizza -- not just Cremini mushrooms but also a generous amount of fancy oyster mushrooms! These mushrooms provided a bouncy textural contrast to the crumbly, savory fennel-heavy sausage -- one bite and I felt like I could bounce myself right across the street to the Cal campus! The pizza itself is simple yet does all the little things right. The charred crust has a super crispy exterior with a lusciously soft inside that won't break your teeth when biting it. The pizza is structurally sound -- the tip of a slice doesn't sag with sogginess and floppiness when you pick it up. Service was friendly and the interior is charmingly rustic yet modern, inviting, and clean. Definitely exceeded our expectations and would come again for the pizza (with mushrooms)!

Had this place bookmarked for awhile and finally got to have an early dinner here. Menu is simple and good options for those with dietary restrictions. Calamari was different than what we all expected (it wasn't fried), but it was a pleasant surprise. The brussel sprouts were yummy and the caprese salad was refreshing, also another surprise that it was a bit deconstructed. I ordered the Sopresetta Salami Pizza homemade with a thin crust. It wasn't too cheesy or saucey, but perfect portioned ingredients. The burger had a thick patty. The drinks were not strong and they didn't have any of the main vodka brands like Grey Goose or Ketel 1. And the drinks were really sweet. The staff were friendly and attentive. Their outdoor seating is decorated nicely and enclosed. I enjoyed their framed cartoon strips in the bathroom as well, entertaining. Presentation and decor makes this place asthetically pleasing. The food? It was okay.

Came to Gather Kitchen and Bar for a nice weekend brunch with friends. Gather touts itself for having farm fresh, high-quality ingredients -- think California Cuisine. While the food here is good, it lies on the steeper end, but what can you really expect given the Downtown Berkeley location. Our waiter was fabulous, even inquiring with the kitchen to see if substitutions are possible (they're not, unfortunately, but it was nice of him to ask). I ordered the seasonal frittata. The peppers inside were delicious and it had a frittata's quintessential fluffy texture. The portion left something to be desired (as did my friend's shakshouka). I did want to try their ice cream but we had other dessert destinations planned. Perhaps I'll be back for their soft serve (made with the infamous Straus dairy milk -- you might've seen their glass jugs in Bay Area grocery stores before).