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the downtown café at Cal Performances
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Restaurants Rewards Progam
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Other Dining Links
Make your pre-performance dining reservation today for downtown café at Cal Performances!
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Then call 510.649.3812 to reserve your spot!
Avoid the pre-performance rush, park just once, and treat yourself to a leisurely meal before the showcomplete with a great view of UC Berkeley's famous campanile! Serving the Berkeley arts community for seven years with a menu of tasty seasonal, local, and responsibly sourced foods, downtown bar & restaurant brings their love of food and the arts together at downtown café at Cal Performances, located right on the mezzanine level of Zellerbach Hall. Visit the downtown café at Cal Performances beginning 90 minutes before curtain time and enjoy a pre-performance mealor pre-order refreshments for intermissionfrom a menu of delicious salads, sandwiches, entrées, snacks, desserts, and a selection of wines by the glass.
To make an advance reservation (at least four hours prior to performance time), call 510.649.3812. Please note that seating and reservations for dining is available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 90 minutes prior to curtain and we recommend that you make reservations or arrive early enough so as to have plenty of time to enjoy your meal prior to the performance.
Restaurant Rewards program
For a more formal dining experience in Berkeley, take advantage of our Restaurants Rewards program, special discounts on dining for Cal Performances event patrons. Show your Cal Performances tickets for that afternoon/evening's performance at one of at one of the following restaurants and receive the listed discounts or special offers. Please call for a reservation in advance (you do not need to mention the discount when making your reservation) and also be sure to note The Fine Print below before redemption.
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Adagia
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Free Parking *
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2700 Bancroft Way (at College Ave.)
510.647.2300
Hours: Mon - Fri, 11 am - 10 pm; Sat - Sun 10:30 am - 10 pm
Southern Mediterranean inspired California Cuisine in the 1920's indoor charm of a Walter Ratcliff building with a cozy outdoor courtyard. For more information, visit them online at www.adagiarestaurant.com.
* Free parking for the entire evening (including during your event) for diners, with validation. Parking lot located at 2660 Bancroft Way (between the Bancroft Hotel and Berkeley Art Museum). Parking is limited offer good on space available basis and is subject to change without notice.
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Berkeley City Club
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10% discount *
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2315 Durant Ave
510.848.7800
Reservations required 24 hours in advance
Hours:
Tue - Sat, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
A four star elegant private dining room in Julia Morgan's "little castle." An easy walk to Zellerbach Hall and Zellerbach Playhouse. MasterCard, Visa, cash and checks only. For more information, visit them online at www.berkeleycityclub.com.
* Discount applicable on food and non-alcoholic beverages only not on alcohol purchases.
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Bistro Liaison
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10% discount *
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1849 Shattuck Ave
510.849.2155
Reservations required 24 hours in advance
Hours:
Lunch Weekdays 11:30am -3 pm
Bruch Weekends (Sat & Sun) 10-3 pm
Dinner 7 days per week 5-10 pm
"Well-prepared classics" and authentic vin pays "at plat du jour prices" "bring Paris within your reach" at this "attractive" French bistro in Berkeley where you can eat alfresco "under an umbrella" and choose dessert from a list "rubber-stamped" on the paper tablecloth; thanks to a "cheerful" staff that's "sensitive to timing needs" diners deem this place "ideal for a romantic rendezvous" at midday or a "pre-theatre dinner"... (Zagat Survey 2006; Food 21, Service 20, Decor 20, Cost $34). For more information, visit them online at www.liaisonbistro.com.
* Discount applicable on all food (not to include tax and tip)
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Blakes
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10% discount
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2367 Telegraph Avenue
510.848.0886
Hours: Mon - Sun, 11:30 am - 2:00 am
American cuisine served in an informal college atmosphere. Validated parking available for Sather Gate garage on Channing near Telegraph Ave. (1/2 price parking). For more information, visit them online at www.blakesontelegraph.com. (In addition to those listed below, please note offer black out date of April 12.)
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Downtown
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10% discount
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2102 Shattuck Avenue
Corner of Shattuck & Addison
510.649.3810
Hours:
Tue - Sat, 11:30 am - 2 pm & 5:30 pm -10 pm; and Sun, 4:30 pm (bar) & 5 pm (restaurant); closed Monday.
An informal but elegant California/Mediterranean seafood brasserie located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley's Arts District. For more information, visit them online at www.downtownrestaurant.com
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The Musical Offering
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10% discount
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Classical Record Shop & Café-Bistro
2430 Bancroft Way (Directly across the street from Zellerbach Hall)
510.849.0211
Toll-free: 1.888.298.1079
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 am - 8 pm; Sat, 11:30 am - 8 pm; and Sun, 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
A rare sensory experience. This unique combination café and classical music store offers fine-dining on select Cal Performances and Zellerbach Hall event nights, and is directly across the street. Reservations are strongly recommended. Validated parking is available for Sather Gate Garage on Channing near Telegraph Ave. For more information, visit them online at www.musicaloffering.com.
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Unicorn
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10% discount
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Pan Asian Cuisine
2533 Telegraph Avenue
510.841.8098
Hours: Mon-Sat, 5 pm - 10 pm; Sun, 5 pm - 9 pm
Creative Pan Asian cuisine elegantly served. For more information, visit them online at www.unicorndining.com.
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The Fine Print
- Discount applies to food & beverage purchase only not on tax or tip.
- Discount can be used by Cal Performances event ticket-holders for that evening/afternoon's performance only.
- Discount may not be combined with any other discounts offered by the participating restaurant during the same meal.
- Please note that these offers are not available on the following dates: major holidays, including Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Years Eve; New Year's Day; Easter; Valentines Day; Mothers Day. For any other holidays, please inquire at participating restaurant in advance. In addition, the Blake's discount is not available during Cal Day.
- Please notify your wait-person of your discount when you are seated and be sure to make arrangements at that time for completing your dining experience in plenty of time to make your event curtain time.
Other Dining Links
For an additional selected list of restaurants by the Downtown Berkeley Association, close by the UC Berkeley campus, visit Downtown Berkleley: Dining. Please note, the authors are responsible for the information provided and opinions expressed.
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