Phone: +15108457771
Address: 1919 4th St Berkeley, CA 94710-1933, United States
City: Berkeley
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 2054
"Our server was excellent, apologizing for the delay in receiving our drink orders do to short staff. The room is clean and welcoming with our table comfortable. Our appetizer, fried calamari was excellent although it was a surprise to have it have vegetables include in the mix. Well prepared. This is where it went downhill. The Scallops order was incorrect, although prepared well enough, it was the wrong order. This was the better of the two. I ordered the the Cioppino. The dish arrived and was beautiful to look at. That is about it. Of course it is partly my fault as it isn 't crab season however this was the most tasteless and tired crab I ever had. Obviously frozen (unfortunately for a long time). The minute I ordered it I know it was a mistake. The rest of the seafood was poor at best. Frozen and possibly refrozen shrimp. Tired mussels which looked like they had all of the life pulled out of them, ok clams, barely there fish which I guess was a replacement for the scallops noted in the menu. It had been years since I used to visit this place (happily) with my parents. They should not be allowed to have the name Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto . I was pleased to see McCormick Schmick took over this establishment, having visited the Tigard Oregon restaurant however Spenger 's must have missed the memo. Will not be back."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Soups
Lobster Bisque
Rich and creamy lobster bisque, infused with sherry, offering a luxurious blend of smooth texture and savory seafood flavors.
Holiday Banquets
Signature Seafood
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan, croutons, and a hint of lemon zest.
Mixed Grill Selections
Entrée Salads & Sandwiches
Main Courses
Fish Dishes
Fish Chips
Crispy golden fried fish fillet served with classic French fries, a side of tangy tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge.
Entrées
Side Dishes
Clam Chowder
Creamy and rich New England-style clam chowder with tender clams, potatoes, and a hint of herbs.
Savor The Sea
Seafood
Shrimp Scampi
Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce, served over linguine with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.
Seafood Specialties
Stuffed Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp filled with savory crabmeat, herbs, and spices, broiled to perfection for a delightful taste.
American Food
Mac And Cheese
Creamy macaroni pasta baked with rich cheese sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs for extra texture and flavor.
Raw Bar
Peel Eat Shrimp
Boiled shrimp served chilled and ready to peel and enjoy, often accompanied by a tangy cocktail sauce.
Steak & Seafood
Top Sirloin Steak
Juicy top sirloin steak grilled to perfection, served with your choice of sides.
Soup And Salad
Seafood Entrees
Entrée Salads And Sandwiches
Seafood Cobb Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad loaded with a variety of seafood, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Dishes
Add To Any Entree
Starters
Shrimp Combinations & Platters
Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp filled with savory crab stuffing, baked to perfection, for a rich seafood delight.
So-Fish-Ticated
Crab
Antipasti ~ Appetizers
Raciones (Larger)
Paul
they served the best roasted muscles I ever tasted.
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Reviews
Corvin
loved it and our sever matthew was fantastic and on “es”!
Norbert
Restaurant was under staffed. Only one server for the entire dinning room. The meal was lukewarm by the time it arrived.
Leonardo
customer service is excellent! eating is good. I want to see more baked seafood options on the menu. a beautiful place to go for a date, after work, and for special occasions. View menu
Harold
Very disappointed, it is a different owner, the food was not good, the service was bad, the bathrooms were dirty and no supplies, this used to be our favorite spot in Berkeley, not anymore
Matilde
The service was so bad from the moment we walked into the restaurant we never got seated and left. Our reservation was at 6, we waited a half an hour and still could not get seated. Restaurant was not clean. The hostess was rude to us and she disappeared for minutes several times while we waited. She sat people without reservations before us.
Celia
Spenger's is an INSTITUTION! All of our party went there with our families when we were growing up. But, the evening we were there, we MUST have had a new server. We had to ask for butter, water, wine glasses...and we were given the bottle of wine and told to pour it ourselves. (Again, had to ask for the glasses...and two different sizes were brought out! It just got to the point, where we had to laugh! We know they are going through an ownership change, so we can just keep our fingers crossed that the new managers will work on training the team! View menu
Davin
The occasion was my Mom's 99th birthday. Spengers was very accommodating. Our server Matthew was absolutely delightful and took care of our every need. The Executive Chef came out and spoke with us as well and he was quite the character and all around fun guy. The food: New England Clam Chowder is outstanding. Several of us at our table enjoyed the Lobster Bisque and it was very generous with deliciously large chunks of lobster. My Mom enjoyed her Parmesan crusted sole and I my Linguini with clams...YUM! The fish and chips fell short in a co diner's opinion. He's a bit of a connoiseur of fish and chips and he didn't care for the breading nor the ratio of breading to fish. Sister's mussels we...
Enrico
that made me very sad: my father took me here when I was a child in the 70s, and I remember that it was a wonderful family restaurant with fantastic eating. Unfortunately, my wife and I brought our children here last Sunday and it is no longer the same place. the restaurant was about 1/3 full, we were not visited by our waiter for more than 15 minutes and came only after I informed our hostess that we had not yet been seen, our boy came to the table at room temperature, as it might have been omitted) two tables, which were after the exact same size party received their food before we did it, drinks were not asked after filled. all the time, two waiters served a table of 7 near us, telling sw...
Sonny
Our server was excellent, apologizing for the delay in receiving our drink orders do to short staff. The room is clean and welcoming with our table comfortable. Our appetizer, fried calamari was excellent although it was a surprise to have it have vegetables include in the mix. Well prepared. This is where it went downhill. The Scallops order was incorrect, although prepared well enough, it was the wrong order. This was the better of the two. I ordered the the Cioppino. The dish arrived and was beautiful to look at. That is about it. Of course it is partly my fault as it isn 't crab season however this was the most tasteless and tired crab I ever had. Obviously frozen (unfortunately for a lo... View menu
Berkeley
Berkeley, a vibrant city known for its university, offers diverse dining options, featuring farm-to-table cuisine, organic produce, and international flavors like Thai, Indian, and Mexican dishes.
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Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity. View menu
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Salad A delightful assortment of vibrant salads, featuring fresh greens, seasonal vegetables, and savory toppings, drizzled with our signature dressings for a refreshing and wholesome meal experience.
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Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
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