Dining 101: Seven great spots for Sunday brunch on the water in the San Francisco Bay Area

April 18, 2:37 PMSF Boating ExaminerLaird Durham

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Here are seven (as in Seven Seas)  restaurants with docks where you can take friends and family for a special Sunday brunch in your boat. Reservations are highly recommended.

The Doubletree Hotel, Berkeley Marina, 510-548-7920. The hotel does not have its own dock, but there are guest docks available in the Berkeley Marina.  Call the Marina on your way in to be guided to a guest spot: 510-981-6745.

The Grand Island Mansion.  This Italian Rennaissance villa built in 1917 is the largest private estate in The Delta. It has a Champagne Sunday brunch from 10:30 until 2 pm, inclduing a tour of the mansion.  Reserverations (916) 775-1705.

The Point, on the Sacramento River at Rio Vista, 707-374-5400.  Offers a traditional Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10 am to 1 pm, with a full omelet bar and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls.

Quinn’s Lighthouse, Oakland Estuary, 510-536-2050. Quinn’s serves brunch from 11:30 ‘til 1:30.

The Ryde Hotel, on the Sacramento River at Walnut Grove, 916-776-1318. The hotel was built in 1927 as a stop for riverboats.  There was a speakeasy in the basement complete with hot jazz.  In the 80's it was Delta rock 'n roll hangout. It offers a lavish Sunday Champagne brunch buffet. 

Sam’s Anchor Café, Tiburon, 415-435-4527. Brunch is served from 9:30 ‘til 2. Sam’s bar mises uo the best Ramos fizz in Northern California.  There is a live cam on Sam's website so you can check the weather before you go.

The Seafood Peddler, located at the end of the San Rafael Canal, 415-460-6669. A Sunday Champagne Brunch is served from 11:30 ‘til 3.