Opening hours
Closed · opens Friday 12:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Berkeley: 7:31 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (510) 280-1547 to confirm.
Location & directions
2315 Durant Ave 2nd floorBerkeley, CA 94704
About Julia's Restaurant
Julia's Restaurant is a French restaurant you'll find at 2315 Durant Ave 2nd floor in Berkeley, California. Our Berkeley guide covers 462 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($30–50 per person).
Julia's Restaurant is open 3 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM (closed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 3 days of the week.
Julia's Restaurant's menu features 17 dishes and drinks across 3 sections, including Small Plates, Entrees, and Sides. Listed prices range from $9.00 to $36.00, with a typical item around $18.00. You will find options like Acorn Squash Soup, Spinach Tomato Quiche, and Pommes Frites.
You can visit for dine-in and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as cosy, historic, quiet, and romantic, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and organic dishes.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid multi-storey car park, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (510) 280-1547 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- French Restaurant
- Address
- 2315 Durant Ave 2nd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Phone
- (510) 280-1547
- Price range
- $30–50 per person
- Hours
- Open 3 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM (closed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday)
- Menu
- 17 items · $9.00–$36.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays.
Based on typical visit patterns for French restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Julia's Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 61 other French restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 7:45 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 14.8 hours a week, 26 hours fewer than the local median of 41. 89% of French restaurants in California open on Sundays; Julia's Restaurant does not.
Compared with 61 other French restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for French restaurants in California
Based on 23 menus with 1,765 priced items from French restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $28.00.
At Julia's Restaurant the median listed price is $18.00, close to the typical $16.00 for French restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Onion Soup | 35% | $16.00 |
| Espresso | 26% | $3.73 |
| French Toast | 26% | $16.50 |
| Croissant | 26% | $4.75 |
| Mocha | 22% | $6.00 |
| Avocado Toast | 22% | $16.00 |
| Cappuccino | 22% | $5.00 |
| Escargots | 17% | $17.00 |
Calculated from 23 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Assistive hearing loop
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Julia's Restaurant there are 189 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 306 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (77), Japanese & Sushi (26), Bakeries & Desserts (25), and Pizza (19).
Competition is light: 2 other French restaurants are within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is La Note, 0.3 mi away.
55 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeChicha San Chen< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsHeadland's Brewing0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianMomo House0.2 mi
- KoreanKoStop0.2 mi
- ChineseTake Eat Easy0.2 mi
What to expect at a French restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Julia's Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 3 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM (closed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Julia's Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, Julia's Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is Julia's Restaurant located?
Julia's Restaurant is located at 2315 Durant Ave 2nd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.
What is the phone number of Julia's Restaurant?
You can call Julia's Restaurant at (510) 280-1547.
Does Julia's Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Julia's Restaurant offers delivery. Listed service options: dine-in and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Julia's Restaurant?
The typical price range at Julia's Restaurant is $30–50 per person. Menu prices range from $9.00 to $36.00.
Does Julia's Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, Julia's Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is Julia's Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and assistive hearing loop.
Is Julia's Restaurant open late?
No, Julia's Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Julia's Restaurant?
There are 306 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Julia's Restaurant. Nearby options include Chicha San Chen (< 0.1 mi), Headland's Brewing (0.1 mi), and Momo House (0.2 mi).
Are there other French restaurants near Julia's Restaurant?
2 other French restaurants within a mile. The closest is La Note, 0.3 mi away.
How much do French restaurants in California cost?
Based on 23 menus with 1,765 priced items from French restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $28.00.
