The Overlook at Tilden

What a weird place. I thought it would be fun to eat at a restaurant in the middle of Tilden Park and the view was gorgeous. I hit it on a great weather day too. But this is NOT a restaurant despite the indoor and outdoor seating. It is basically a to-go counter for golfers. Makes sense…it’s on a golf course. But the website made me think it was a restaurant. And you better know how everything works when you walk in the door because the counter person is not going to explain. If you order some things on the menu they will bring it to your table. If you order other things on the menu (breakfast burrito) they toss it on the counter without a plate or a napkin. They know their audience, which is great, unless you’re not a golfer. I went early on a Sunday and had the place to myself, which I liked, and it was kind of fun to watch everyone scooting around in their little carts and taking their swings.

Very excited for the Outlook to finally open. The redesign is beautifully done, the layout in and outdoors is very spacious and accommodating, and the views are great. I’ve been 3 times with my family and there’s something for everyone. While not particularly fancy on paper, everything we’ve tried has been good. The beers on tap are excellent. We live in the Berkeley hills and have been eagerly awaiting a restaurant that we can go to in the neighborhood with friends and/or family and the Outlook hits the spot. Looking forward to live music, trivia nights, and more family fun.

The new and improved cafe is now open. The foods appear to be coming back to normal after the COVID years where the cold pre-prepared sandwiches were rather bad. The lookout has always had a great elevated views of the back nine, and I’m happy they improved the outdoor deck.