Oceanview Diner

Restaurant in Berkeley. 12 sandwiches, 2 hot dogs on the menu; the best scores 94.

Restaurant · Berkeley, Alameda County

About

  • 14on the menu
  • 62typical Sandwich Score
  • 94best Sandwich Score
  • Btier, by the typical sandwich
  • 3house-made layers
TypeRestaurant
WhereBerkeley, Alameda County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu12 sandwiches, 2 hot dogs
Breadschoice of bread, Hot Dog Bun, grilled bun, acme baguette, rye
Menu read2026-09

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Logo: Oceanview Diner, from its website

Where it is

Particularly interesting

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 62 (the median of 8 scored plainly). 3 items are listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

  1. Albacore Tuna Salad 87 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: albacore tuna salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

  2. Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato 89 outstanding

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: bacon; lettuce; tomato.

  3. Chicken Salad 76 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    hoagie roll (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: chicken salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise; mustard.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

  4. Chili Dog hot dog 51 solid

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: hot dog (low tier); onion; mixed cheese; house-made chili (house-made).

    Worth a look: house-made: Beef Chili.

  5. Club With Turkey And Bacon 89 outstanding (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: turkey; bacon; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (club as it is served).

  6. Grilled Cheese 73 very good

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: cheddar; jack; butter.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (grilled cheese as it is served).

  7. Grilled Cheese With Ham Or Bacon 51 solid

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: cheddar; jack; choice of ham or bacon.

  8. Kosher New York Hot Dog hot dog not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    grilled bun, toasted: kosher new york hot dog (low tier).

  9. Pan-Fried Fish Fillet Sandwich not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    acme baguette, toasted: fresh rock cod filet lightly floured and browned in clarified butter.

  10. Pasilla Chicken Sandwich 45 rough

    acme baguette, toasted: sauteed chicken breast; pasilla chiles; melted jack cheese.

  11. Reuben 94 legendary

    rye, toasted: corned beef; melted swiss cheese; sauerkraut; house-made russian dressing (house-made).

    Worth a look: house-made: Russian Dressing (Thousand Island).

  12. Tuna Melt 81 excellent

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: tuna; tomatoes; cheddar cheese.

  13. Vegetarian Sandwich not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    acme baguette, cold: avocado; roasted red bell peppers; marinated cucumbers; baby greens; house-made vinaigrette (house-made).

    Worth a look: house-made: Italian Vinaigrette (oil & vinegar).

  14. Warm Herbed Goat Cheese And Roasted Red Bell Peppers 51 solid

    acme baguette, toasted: herbed goat cheese; roasted red bell peppers; mixed greens.

What you can build

Bread
light wheat, light rye, sourdough, acme baguette