"The décor mirrors Chez Panisse's signature Arts and Crafts flourishes. Dark wood panels cover the walls behind the diners and the refurbished bar. The characters in Hamnet wouldn't feel out of place ordering a hard apple cider or a pale ale there. Each glazed bathroom tile looks like it was made by someone's hands and a hot fire."
"Each section of the menu is intentionally spare. Conceptually, Bar Panisse isn't daring or ambitious. It's a companionable space for cozy date nights both platonic and romantic. Couples also sat with other pre- or post-prandial couples. No one gets the advantage of a reservation, but the bar seating fills up before the tables."
"At the bottom of the cocktail list a note credits the gimlets, sazeracs and martinis to Prizefighter Bar's Dylan O'Brien. They range in price from $12 to $14. Bar Panisse's wine list doesn't stray from California or the major European players, France and Italy."
Bar Panisse opened in Berkeley following the closure of Bar César, despite a campaign collecting over 4,000 signatures opposing the opening. The new establishment features Arts and Crafts design elements mirroring its sister restaurant Chez Panisse, with dark wood paneling, handcrafted bathroom tiles, and vintage-inspired décor. The menu is intentionally minimal, creating a cozy atmosphere for casual dining and dates. Cocktails, priced between $12-$14, are crafted by Dylan O'Brien from Prizefighter Bar and include classics like gimlets and sazeracs. The wine list focuses on California and major European regions, with bottles ranging from $56 to $76, while draft beers feature Northern California selections.
Read at East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
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