Elk's Lodge hosted a delightful birthday celebration in August, and it was a memorable experience…read more The festivities took place in one of their elegant ballrooms, downstairs, and were expertly catered by High Street Station. The food was simply scrumptious, and it was heartwarming to witness older Alameda residents coming together to celebrate the birthdays of their peers. We were also served by the Alameda Boy Scouts who were great servants and made sure our glasses were full and assisted with busing our plates. Elk's Lodge, a renowned national fraternal organization, has a close-knit Alameda chapter. The dance floor was a lively spot, and their Chardonnay was an absolute treat. I eagerly anticipate attending another event at this wonderful venue. Additionally, they provide ample parking in their own lot.

A very generous neighbor of mine invited my husband and me to the Alameda Elks Lodge Annual Crab…read moreFeed, which was held yesterday evening. I'm giving the lodge a four star for my dining experience and an enjoyable evening. My husband has been here more than a few times to play games of pool with our friendly neighbor and one of his friends. I have been here before for another event almost three years ago. The interior is beautiful, but the walls are thin. One can actually hear people talking in the next room. Our meeting place was the Mahogany Room for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. I did not want to stuff myself with the appetizers and not have enough room in my stomach for the main entree - crab. Nor did I want any libation before the meal. After the cocktail hour, we were escorted to the Rathskeller (basement of the lodge) where the dinner was held. The gentlemen on the waitstaff were lined up in an orderly manner, serving us whatever we desired - be it the bowtie/penne pasta, dinner rolls/garlic bread, coffee, dessert. Presentation of the crab, the wines (red and white), Caesar salad and the antipasti plates was excellent...casual, yet classy. Dessert was a serving of raspberry sorbet. The only minor drawback was the bowtie/penne pasta served on the same plate as the salad plate. Even though I did not win any of the door prizes after making a donation of $20 for 20 raffle tickets, they had some nice ones, such as the $100 gift card from Scott's Seafood, $100 gift card for Yoshi's dinner and show, $50 gift cards from La Penca Azul, C'era Una Volta, 1400 Bar and Grill, Jim's Coffee Shop, Pier 29. From what I heard, the lodge raised about $1,500 in raffle ticket sales. I also have to give kudos to the waitstaff, many of whom were very tolerable and patient with this woman who sat at the next table behind my husband. She was in the wine (whine) mode. "I want penne pasta. I don't want this dinner roll with butter. I want some garlic bread. Don't you guys have any garlic bread?" On and on she went...egads...she had a sense of entitlement. Yes, there were two bottles of wine at each table, but her incessant whining almost had me do a "face palm" on her. Ooh, I wanted to offer her a piece of cheese, which would have complemented a glass of wine very well. (Now, quit your whining, lady...lol.)

Not a good experience. They security kept coming every…read moreother time to tell us to lower the volume. If you rent it for a special event like weddings or quinceaneras please specify what type of sound system you can bring in the hall. Is really disappointing to Not be able to enjoy the party when you can only Have the volume up to certain point other wise they will "call the cops"

We recently hosted our daughter's 14th birthday and we couldn't be happier with our experience!…read moreFrom start to finish. . The ballroom itself was beautifully maintained, spacious, and created the perfect ambiance for our celebration. Our guests had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments on the venue and service. I highly recommend Alameda Ballroom to anyone looking for a beautiful space with a fantastic team to support their event. Thank you, Amalia and staff, for making our daughter's birthday unforgettable!

One of the coolest, practical and versatile cowling spaces I have used. This location has multiple…read morerooms, work stations, inside and outside, with the capability of converting into large open event type spaces. Benches, comfy couches and chairs, art pieces, ergonomic and traditional desk are available to rent shorten term by hour or days at a time. A community vibe type of environment that has a comfortable setting with lounges and a kitchen

The location was great being that I had people flying in and out the same day. The onsite host was…read moreamazing and so helpful. They helped with the layout which made the party flow easily and made everyone relaxed to have a good time. Would not hesitate to rent the space again!!

I would like to warn people that I suffered a concussion , lip laceration, contusions on my…read morecheekbone and knee, and small brain bleed in the slippery restroom that smelled of old wax on Friday night, the 13th of December. I was confused as to exactly where we were and who was the group singing. We had come to hear my sister-in-law's chorus!

This is an absolutely gorgeous historical building! I have always loved the architecture and…read moreuniqueness to it as well as all the special programs it enables. It is enormous. Sometimes the Alameda Parks Department (ARPD) holds its annual Haunted House here - a truly special community event - and you are literally going through a long maze of rooms. The building itself although gorgeous is a bit spooky. There are some haunted rumors and stories..

Completely new floor restoration and painting…read more Great place for any event you have to throw a great party.

Upstairs at Alameda Eagles Hall is the SF bay area mecca of zydeco music!…read moreEvery Friday night at 9, without fail, great bay area bands, as well as visiting bands from Louisiana & Texas. Beautiful hardwood dance floor, huge hall, & beer, wine & soft drinks. No shortage of good dancers either. And come early for the free dance lesson!

This place is crazy nostalgic, and I'm loving it. Playing the games I grew up with, along with the…read moresounds of kids having fun, the games are clean, and the area is fantastic. A nice park around the corner and plenty of restaurants a short walk away. I drove just shy of 100 miles to get there and try their games, and it was worth it. The town is like a cool getaway, especially if you live in an area that gets hot.

Good, wholesome nostalgic fun at a great price! I've taken my 22 year old nephew there when he was…read morea kid and a teen and now I take his younger brother who is 11 there to keep the tradition going.

Wonderful! Thank you staff, my Birthday nice and pleasant - SIMPLE (I like)…read more I love my choice of flights, I'd say wow selections (great, Wonderful). I was in wow, great selection on food items (simple) Love the Ambiance, front of water views. Great to chill, hang out with good wines and others. THANK YOU ....STAFF

First, my friends and I have been customers (& wine club members) long before the family sold the…read morewinery to this Napa based corporation. But, we have not visited since the ownership change. I made a reservation to celebrate my friends' 50th birthday for 3:30pm outdoors. We arrived about 30minutes early and checked in w/the hostess. She veered us towards the back wall, where we could order a couple glasses of champagne while we waited. The young man that helped us decide which dry brut we wanted was great (bar)! We were seated before 3:30 and the metal tables can be slippery and ours was too small for everything to fit. I ended up knocking my $18 1/2 glass of champagne on the ground where it shattered (I have tremors in hands) - not a single employee came by to ask if we were ok, to clean it up, move us to another table or offer to fill my glass back up 1/2 way. This is within the first 15minutes of sitting. Our server was a ghost. She had on this dark purple, pinstriped shirt (not hard to miss) and would walk by and tell us she'd be "right back!". All she did was check in when we were first seated to ask what we wanted, before we read the menus. She didn't ask our prefereces, she didn't go over any specialty wines or specials. I was very disappointed with the entire experience. We both got the red flights on top of our champagne. We ony liked two reds and the pours were so small, it was truly difficult to tell all the depth, character and full bodiness of them. We bought no wine bottles.And, no one encouraged a sale either. I was going to get the JFJ white bubbly, but this place with its poor service, tiny pours (not even 2oz) and even tinier charcuterie plate serving sizes wasn't worth it (salami, goat cheese w/oil, espresso cheese, 1/4 baquette w/oil). I was so embarassed that I brought my friend here for her 50th thinking we'd have a blast, like at Rockwall or Dasche - NOPE. All that for $135!

I'd especially like to give a shout out to the wonderful massage program at the HBC spa…read more Nonmembers, when booked for a massage, can also have access to use the locker room, women's private indoor hot tub, steam sauna, dry sauna, as well as the private women's sun deck after the massage. What an awesome spa treatment! I've been a member for two years and love the pool and the yoga classes. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Two years ago I booked an introductory tour and swim reservation, and I was immediately impressed and hooked! Parking is plentiful and the setting is very spacious and peaceful overlooking the water.

Rude staff that are clueless and never able to answer any questions…read more Their private swim lessons are taught by amateur high school graduates who dont have any teaching techniques. Thats $50 for half an hour. I would not pay for the membership here. There just arent better options nearby. Response to manager's comment: I have called and also asked the front desk various questions in the past and all seemed to have limited knowledge about the club / undertrained. However the main problem is they are also very unfriendly. Exception: The new gentleman who handles new member inquiries was very friendly and professional. To be fair. Regarding swimming "private lessons", at $100 / hour rate, please hire someone who is a professional or at least have some training at teaching swimming effectively. I could understand if its a $20 lesson at community center. For a club that charges premium rates, please provide services that are in line with the pricing.

Come down today for National Bowlers Day. $11.50 per person "all you can bowl". Tried all the…read moreappetizers & the chicken stripes & fry's are the best tasting & value. Yum! Get your Lucky strike on. The place is nice considering others. Please fix the hand coolers air blowers Brunswick by the ball returns.

My husband and I came to Lucky Strike on a Friday night for a date night, and we had a really great…read moretime! We were surprised that it wasn't very busy, so there were plenty of lanes available without much of a wait. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout the night, and the entire facility was clean and well maintained. They also have a pretty large arcade section and a full bar, so there's plenty to do beyond just bowling. We ordered one of the fishbowl-style margaritas to share, but it barely tasted like it had any alcohol. We ended up ordering a second one and still didn't really feel much, which was a little disappointing. As for the food, it was definitely better than your typical bowling alley food, but nothing that really stood out. We accidentally ordered the mozzarella bites instead of mozzarella sticks because we didn't read the menu carefully--that was totally on us! The bites were actually tasty, just not what we were expecting. The lemon pepper boneless wings were a bit too salty for our taste and were drier than we had hoped. The fries were exactly what you'd expect, good, classic fries. The best part of the night was the bowling itself. We managed to squeeze in about eight games in two hours, so we definitely felt like we got our money's worth! Overall, we had a fun experience and would absolutely come back, whether it's for another date night or to celebrate a birthday with friends. If you're looking for a clean, modern bowling alley with good service, arcade games, and a fun atmosphere, Lucky Strike is definitely worth checking out.

I rented a private office at Regus Alameda for one year and would strongly caution anyone…read moreconsidering this location. Three issues stand out: First, the office was delivered in poor condition. It took six months for Regus to complete basic repairs, during which I paid full rent for a space that was not delivered as promised. Second, at renewal Regus nearly tripled my monthly rent with no meaningful discussion or willingness to negotiate. This effectively forced me out. Third, upon departure Regus charged a $575 restoration fee for a tiny office I used approximately ten times and returned in perfect condition, documented with timestamped photographs. When I disputed the charge, I learned the fee amount was contained in a House Rules document emailed to me two days after I signed my agreement. The center manager and sales manager were unable to resolve the dispute and the charge was upheld with minimal engagement about my concerns. Before signing with Regus, I encourage you to check their BBB profile. They have hundreds of complaints and did not respond to mine or to the vast majority of others listed there. I intend to file complaints with the CFPB and the California Attorney General's Office and am pursuing a chargeback with my card issuer. There are far better coworking options available. Do your homework before committing.

My wife and I have been members of Regus for many years. As executive consultants for decades, we…read moreused Regus because their facilities are predictable, professional with courteous reception and administrative support. For this reason, I find no solace sharing that our experience with Regus in general and the office in Marina Village in particular is the polar opposite of our previous experience in Atlanta, Chicago, Scottsdale, Walnut Creek, and many other locations. At one point, we had nationwide membership as we held meetings with some of the nations top healthcare corporations, medical device companies and pharmaceutical firms. Here's my warning to anyone who reads this. DO NOT sign a contract with these people. Billing issues go unresolved with threats to send us to collections instead of simply fixing the issue. And the national help desk is just the opposite of help. We recently moved to Tracy, California where there are NO Regus offices (none). Yet, Regus refuses to release us from a tricky renewal to receive mail 50 miles from our door. We need to travel 100 miles to pick up a letter. What's more, the "renewal" was offered long before the expiration date. Here's the thing - the contract was for Regus to simply and ONLY receive mail. NOT office space. I could understand forcing us into a lease option if we occupied space. That is not the case. Rather than cancel or suspend our agreement, they insist that we keep right on paying, and paying, and paying. Good companies accommodate customers and clients. Regus demands that we drive 100 miles round trip to thier facility to pick up our mail. This is insane. I feel betrayed by a company that was once a great partner. I am sorry to say that this may end up in small claims court if they go through with their threat to ruin our credit. As senior citizens, we just want to cancel an unfair agreement that Regus cannot even service.