Such a friendly and attentive staff, cool WWII throwback ambiance, small patio with a decent view (and heaters!), the drink I had (tequila spritzer) on both visits this week was very well-made and the drinks I saw being delivered to people around me looked on point. But let me get to the good stuff- I came back twice in three days because the turkey burger with goat cheese was phenomenal. Just absolutely phenomenal. The patty was perfectly moist, the jalapeños gave the burger just the right kick, and the goat cheese- glory hallelujah, the goat cheese- it added the perfect creaminess to the dish and the herbs in the cheese were just right. I can't quite remember what the greens were but they added a slight bite and freshness to the burger. The whole whole thing just came together beautifully. Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu... if I can ever tear myself from this burger. Mmmm... I want another one already. ;) read more

Assemble - Turkey burger with goat cheese, tequila spritzers - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Shrimp fried rice (4/5): There were a lot of non-traditional ingredients in there (edamame, sun dried tomatoes, squash, soft-boiled egg), but it actually turned out pretty good. The only thing I didn't like was the eggs were cold, so I covered it with some rice for a bit to warm it up. Sesame cheesecake (1/5): Kudos to them for being creative! But our party didn't like it, since it was more cake-like-texture but tasted like cream cheese with sesame seeds...very creative. I've also had their burger and fish and chips before, their fries isn't my favorite (not salty enough or crunchy), so I started getting other dishes. The service had been consistently good every time I've been here. It's a pretty popular spot given its location right next to the museum. read more

Assemble - Shrimp fried rice - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

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Really not impressed. The food is mediocre, heavy portioned, and salty. The service is so-so. No one should ever ask you, "Did you not like it?" if you didn't finish your meal. Maybe it was too much food or maybe it was gross. Either way, you don't ask that question if you want a tip. The view is impressive but getting to the entrance is cumbersome if you aren't familiar with the area. I bet it's really nice in the summer - hopefully the seasonal menu is too. Drinks are not too bad, but that would be the only reason I'd come back. Also, not sure why you need a reservation. When I went there, no one was even there to greet you or recall what your reservation was. And it was dead inside.... read more

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Yes, yes, and yes! I think that the old ford motor plant found a restaurant that can match its level of sexiness! Our office decided to check out the Rosie the Riveter Historical Museum which is a must see. After our tour we decided to grab lunch right next door at Assemble. Our group unanimously agreed to order the Frito Pie. Boy was I happy we did. It proved to be the highlight of the meal. Having grown up in a frito loving family I couldn't stop thinking 'why didn't I think of this'! Clearly our family needs to step up its frito game. Crema agria and salsa will no longer cut it! For my main dish I had the sliders and they were very delicious! The fries on the other hand left much to be desired. Our server was very attentive and the food was great. I cannot wait to go back and try brunch! read more

Assemble - Yummy frito pie appetizer! - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Great view, great place, if you can find it, lol. Drive INto a gated (albeit open, the two days we went) lot, and then you have to turn right all the way in, before you can glimpse this restaurant (I would say have to drive half way down the lane after the right turn). Actually went here for the Rosie the Riveter WW2 memorial on day 1, and then came back day2 because we forgot our water bottle lol. Service was great, but I found the food to be quite bland. I had the (skirt) steak and eggs, and had some of my son's fries. Both Really needed salt. Every thing looked good, and even see the herbs they tossed the fries with, but they were both bland. Even the side of shiitake mushroom/tomatoes/spinach salad didnt taste like any thing read more

The setting since Boiler House has definitely changed and it now looks like a restaurant more than an industrial warehouse. I love this place since its such a hidden gem and the view is off the bay which is amazing. I had the chicken pot pie when i cam here and it was delicious. The service was good and the energy was lively. You cant beat that view!! read more

Assemble - SPICY VEGETARIAN POT PIE - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

This is a cool, wonderful, place full of character. Essentially a large production warehouse space with a lot of the old equipment as a part of the theme. It really works and feels light and airy without being oppressive. We came for brunch with friends and each of us had the Cobb salad and the friends shared an omelet. We started with a decadent batch of donut holes with walnuts and bacon....don't pass it up, even if you try only half of one. The salad was large, tasty and had a variety of ingredients. It came in a wood bowl and was most satiafying. Bits of bacon and nuts accompanied it too. The egg was well prepared and nicely sliced on top. I had a 'mocktail', and elderflower drink that really hit the spot. Fresh and fizzy. This is our second time at Assemble and we'll be back. read more

Another bad service experience here today for lunch. Our waiter took 15 minutes to even come to our table after we were seated. When he did, he said they were having "technical difficulties". I'm really not sure what technical difficulty would prevent anyone from approaching our table for 15 minutes even to greet us, ask if we had any questions, let alone take our order, especially since other tables who came in after us were being helped and even had food already. Then, the food took a while to come and we were told they were holding our order because they were waiting on the oysters on the half shell we ordered. Huh? Firstly, it takes less than 5 minutes to shuck a dozen oysters. Secondly, they did not ask us if we wanted all the dishes to be brought out at the same time, or when each was ready. Thirdly, the oysters arrived, but then the other dishes did not arrive at the same time. What a bunch of bullshit! We spoke to the manager who tried to apologize but I said that our waiter was just plain BAD. I saw her go talk to him and then after that, he didn't say a word when refilling our waters or bringing the check by, and he had other waitstaff bring over our food. HE SHOULD BE FIRED. Really poor service and a smarmy waiter with zero backbone to admit his wrongdoing nor to apologize. If this place doesn't shape up they will be out of business before you know it. read more

I never imagined we'd find this place for a work lunch in Richmond. It's right on the water, so it has great views with a relaxing breeze on your walk in, and it's located behind the Ford Assembly Plant. The space is really cool and modern with very high ceilings, and the music is relatively old school (Sinatra and the like). Everything we had was delicious: tart, freshly squeezed lemonade, fish and chips that weren't too greasy, tuna melt on an English muffin w/ jalapeño jack cheese, pecan-coconut cake, and my favorite- the seasonal stone fruit crisp with vanilla bean gelato. I'd go back if I was in the area! read more

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We bought a Groupon and tried this place for brunch. We enjoyed the bacon walnut doughnut holes, chicken and waffle, and brown banana pancakes. We wanted to order the twisted benedict, but the seafood wasn't delivered to the restaurant yet ( we got there at 11:00), so we settled for the chilaquiles, which were just OK. We asked about the beignet which some reviewers mentioned but was disappointed to find that the item has not been on the menu for over a year. What we really enjoyed was the location. It is on the Bay Trail with great walking/biking paths and gorgeous views everywhere. It is right next to the Rosie the Riveter Visitors' center, which was worth a visit. After a full brunch, it is a great place for a stroll. The restaurant also give you a coupon for the Mountain Hardware employee store, which we took advantage of and got great winter clothes at a nice discount. We bought another groupon and plan to go back! read more

I Really Love What They Have Done Here! The Food Is Very Delicious! I Love The Setting Inside And The Outside Patio Area Is Cute With A Great View. We Will Be Back I Have To Try The Beignets. read more

Assemble - Celebrating Mom's birthday - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

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The ultimate hipster vibes (inconvenient and almost hilarious placement of tables next to old manufacturing equipment, and a kitchen that's open to the dining space) and a really nice view, but call it a miss for brunch. The food was good (especially the beignets, which were crispy and fluffy and delicious) but very overpriced and the menu was very limited. I spent $4 on two eggs (which came undercooked) and $9 on beignets and left still hungry. Edit to add: OMG I just checked the receipt they charged me $4.50 for a small glass of orange juice. Like the punchline to a bad joke. read more

Gumbo was schmackin! That's slang for "really really good!" I had the gumbo, which was a whooping 20 bucks. Not worth the money, def didn't get the bang for the buck, BUT it was good. Hm, perhaps that was confusing. The gumbo was good, but not worth 20 dollars. It had a mix of seafoods, sausage, veggies, over rice. It takes long to come out, around 20 - 25 minutes. Service is super friendly though, and the atmosphere is very upbeat. Prices are a litttle out of the ball park, and it's super windy outside! Bring a jacket. Overall, t'was A-OK. read more

Assemble - Gumbo - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Great industrial feel with a beautiful view of the bay. I decided to try this place after getting a Groupon. We arrived when they opened and was seated immediately. I ordered the Assemble Breakfast and the bf ordered the Chicken and Waffles! Food came out quick and was good, but taking away 2 stars for the price. Although the chicken was deliciously tender and the dish came with eggs and fruit, I couldn't believe the chicken and waffles were $18. I'd come again, but only with another Groupon. read more

Assemble - Assemble Breakfast -$13 - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Cool place right on the water awesome decor. Kinda hard to find tho. Service was really good food came out super fast! Frito pie was amazing! Gf got the sliders and they were great. Cons= we came when there was some kind of convention going on next door so the place was packed. Our waiter was good but we felt pretty rushed. Fish n chips were disappointing. And i love my fish n chips. Batter was some what soggy. Only 2 beers on tap no biggy tho. Pros= real nice view! Food came fast! Nice staff. And one cool neat thing is they have mexican bottled coke! Everyone knows that taste better. All in all i will definitly be back to give this place another shot when its not to busy. 3 starts is still good. Excited to come back when theres not a convention next door lol read more

Assemble - My first frito pie! I loved it! - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

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Interesting little spot off the pier. Came by for Sunday brunch. Sat outside, nice view of the water. Gets cool in the shade. No wait for table, but the place filled up shortly after. The wait for food was long though. Don't know if the kitchen or the servers were understaffed. The menu is short, which is what I prefer in this kind of place, but some ingredients were running out so they were doing substitutes, etc. Got the shrimp grits. Was pretty good. Came with 5 shrimp. Service was fine. Prices were okay, on the high side for what we got I thought. read more

We actually really liked this place. It's close to the house, good view of the water if you sit outside. Almost feels like you're far from Richmond. We went for dinner most of the time. Not sure if they're inconsistency has caused it to only be open for brunch and lunch, but that's a shame. There are definitely items that are tasty and worth what you pay for: Chicken pot pie, mushroom pot pie, Cobb salad. And other items I wouldn't get if it was the last meal on earth: Chinese chicken salad. The desserts were yummy-- seasonal fruit crisp and yummy key lime pie. Again it's the by the water charm that makes it a sweet little spot. read more

I went here last night for dinner and it was fantastic. The service was great and we say outside. The night was perfect too to sit outside. The outdoor seating has two sweater couches and chairs set up as well as community tables. They are dog friendly and brought out water for my dog. I ordered the chilled tomato and watermelon soup which was fantastic. I am always worried about watermelon getting lost in the flavor profile, but it didn't you could taste it and it was so well balanced and not acidic. The three croutons were also a nice peppery touch of texture. Then I orders the 1lb of steamed mussels and was very pleased as well. The mussels were in a light buttery cream sauce which was perfect with the rustic grilled bread for dipping. I couldn't get enough of the sauce. Our waitress was great and I'll definitely be back here soon especially on these gorgeous nights! read more

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A restaurant hidden in the old Ford Plant, the Assemble was an excellent place to have a cozy lunch. The chicken pot pie and sliders were delicious. Eddie our server was a rock star, with excellent recommendations and attentiveness. After lunch we went to Rosie the Riveter to check out some history of Richmond, a very nice tour. We will be back. read more

Assemble - A diamond in the rough, check this restaurant out, you will be happy you did. Ask for Eddie. - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Being a local my wife and I always enjoy coming to this place. Great views and places to walk. And you get a pass for the Columbia Employee Store at the other end of the old Ford Building. Prices are fair and service is fine. read more

A hidden gem in Richmond! Assemble is way out there, but there are several reasons why you should check this restaurant out. The building has a beautiful interior - very historic yet trendy look. I had the Fritos appetizer (which was super cool and good) and the fried chicken sandwich (good but not the best fried chicken sandwich I have had). The service was great, and it was awesome to get a Mountain Hardwear Employee store pass! read more

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Assemble is the definition of a destination spot. Tucked away next to the Rosie the Riveter WWII museum and adjacent to the old Ford Motors factory, Assemble (get it, Assemble, factory) is cavernous with huge windows and a factory type of feel. We opted to skip the factory feel and sat outside, which is lovely on a sunny day. The view of the water is expansive. The service is fantastic, friendly and attentive. The food, on the other hand, is pretty mediocre. My cobb salad was fine, as was the sloppy joe, but nothing overly impressive. I will come back to soak up the beautiful views and have a drink, but will probably skip the food. read more

Assemble - Al fresco cobb salad in November. - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Absolutely delicious! A must. Also a fantastic waterfront location. I ordered the Frito Pie and Eggs Hussarde with extra sauces. The eggs were done exceptionally, the dual sauces work wonderfully together. The side of watermelon had mint, a very light amount of simple syrup, and lemon juice: YUMMY! I can't wait to return. read more

Assemble - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Wow! I was surprised by this place. Great casual atmosphere, food, view , and service. I really enjoyed our first trip here and it will not be our last. Every dish we tried was awesome. We had the Greek salad, soup of the day, and the jasper hamburger. I like to consider myself a burger guy and this ranks high on my list in the Bay Area. Very traditional. 1/3 lb, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and chipotle aioli. It was delicious! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good brunch place. read more

Assemble - View from seating area facing the entrance. - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

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So this place use to be so amazing, it seems management can't get it together. This shorter lady, who I assume was the manager was switching her waiters around and due to her chaotic shot calling, left my partner and I sitting there without anyone tending to our table or even taking our order for nearly an hour. I didn't believe the post at first, but dammit I wish I had. read more

Assemble - Shrimp and grits - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

Start your day off at a lovely pier with a nice view. Why not add some good cocktails well Assemble is that great way to start. A place for you friends, family's and special occasions. They have a variety of plates that change on their menu and do special plates on special occasions. Food taste great everything to satisfy your taste buds. So gather up and Assemble. read more

Run, not walk away from this restaurant. While we have had on/off experiences here, husband and I decided due to convenience to give it another try. Lunch time and the place was packed; we felt confident that food and service must have improved. The latter was okay-- the food deplorable. I had the hamburger which was a pre formed dry, thin patty. McDonalds would have been juicier. Husband had the battered cod. He said the cod itself was tasty the batter would covered about 5 helpings of the cod. We both left most of the food on our plates, which was whisked away without a nod to why so much food had been left on our plates. I forgot, initially to mention the fries--that's how awful the fries were. The best part of the meal--hands down---the root beer. We will Never return. read more

Tried this place based on friend's recommendation. Wanted to take my aged parents to a nice place on water's edge. Glad we went! Menu rotates so although the Photos we had seen on the Photos we had seen on the Yelp reviews made our mouths water, they were not actually available the day we went. We ordered from the days selection and we're very happy. Dad and I order the jambalaya and a garden salad. Excellent and satisfying! Mom ordered the fish and chips and she was really happy. Fish and chips is one of her favorite go to dishes and she was very happy. We will go again. It's sort of a warehouse styled interior. Although the waters edge is if you that is not enjoyed from inside the restaurant, there is plenty of space to walk around outside the restaurant and enjoy the waters edge. Next-door is the Rosie the Riveter Museum. It is free and is worth walking through. It gives a great history of the area. Dad grew up in the area so it gave us lots to talk about. They are only open for lunch. I recommend calling ahead to see how busy they are and if you need a reservation. We also received a shopping pass to go to the hardware clothing store in the same complex. We ran out of time otherwise we would've gone. We also would like to plan Riding our bikes from Richmond Costco along the paved trail to the restaurant. That would be a great way to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a great lunch after a bike ride. read more

Lovely selection of American food guaranteed to remind you of an older relative. We had boiled peanuts, an iceberg salad, and some beignets for our little snack today. All were good, and all were something a relative from the '40s would have chosen. If you sit outside, the view's amazing. If you're inside, it's still pretty awesome. Huge windows let the Bay light beam in. Lots of people watching to do at Assemble. read more

Assemble - Boiled peanuts! - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

OMG I was surprised by a business counterpart with a take out from Assemble, what a delish surprise though!! He brought 9 different dishes that i shared with my coworkers, and we all LOVED the food. Very tasty, fresh, unique... what a hidden Gem! I am not a vegetarian but i like to try vegetarian dishes here and there, i got The Remy sandwich and i was in heaven... it is espectacular! I will definitely have their food again, next time may be at their patio and enjoying the view! read more

Ok, I admit: I walked in and I knew the bartender. I sat at the bar, solo, and had good attentive service. Julia Child cooking potatoes on the TV, and great Glenn Miller on the stereo. What a cool space, even if I parked in the wrong parking lot and was forced to enjoy the landscape around me as I searched out Assemble. It's a really amazing space. I had one of the messiest and best club sandwiches ever. Messy because it had a fried egg on it. Mmmmmmmm!!!! Mama Lil' Pils on tap - so good I had two. American comfort food. I look forward to a second visit ! read more

Flat out order all the desserts here. We shared the pear ginger crisp with vanilla bean ice cream...the apple strudel. and, to start...begin with the Kaleigh's Creamsicle - no alcohol - it's a refresher. read more

This place is absolutely fabulous. I cannot express with words how wonderful it is. Every single thing I have ever ordered here has been delightful and delicious. Even the things others have ordered that i thought I would not enjoy were just amazing. It's a great place for friends, families, dates, and coworkers. This is my favorite spot for date night, I can dress up, or down and feel equally at ease. They'll split orders here no problem. I could just go on, and on. Don't forget to take a stroll along the waterfront, while walking off the gaze of euphoria you will be in after your meal. Assemble people! Assemble. read more

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First of all, it's impossible to find if you never been there before. Second, the first time I tried the sliders and Mac & cheese, it was really good. But unfortunately the second time I went, it wasn't. I ordered the same thing and it just wasn't as good. I don't knew of it's because different chef or what but even the food prep is different. The Mac & Cheese, came with no bread crumbs can cheese. That's actually the best part. The sliders, was ok. The fries the provided was all the little pieces left over. A little weird and not appealing. The waiters should always always check the orders before it goes out the door. Hopefully next time it'll be a better experiences. Other than that, the view is amazing there. read more

Assemble - The Mac & Cheese, came with no bread crumbs or cheese. That's actually the best part. - New American Near Me - Richmond, California

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Tucked away right on the marina but definitely worth a visit! One of the best burgers I've had in awhile. The fries were alright. I wanted to like them but I'm not a fan of soggy fries. I wanted them a little crispier. For being so hidden with no signs, they sure do attract a crowd! I visit the Columbia store from time to time so I'll definitely be sure to check it out again read more

Delish discovery with good food in a section of the historic Ford Assembly Plant. Our favorite is the fried chicken sandwich. Stop nextdoor at the Rosie.The Riveter Museum (go downstairs for the movie). Wander the pier and learn about the history and see spectacular views on a nice day! read more

Amazing views of the water and great space inside. We came here for brunch and had the biscuits and gravy, as well as the shrimp and grits. The biscuit was a little too dense for my liking and dominated the dish, making it a bit dry. The gravy was awesome and they topped it with a couple of eggs! The shrimp and grits were on point. Definitely coming back! read more

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Assemble is the"place to go." The Executive Chef, Sharon Li keeps making positive changes to the menu. Oh, BTW someone told me she came to Assemble with experience as an Executive Chef in Napa. I had the salmon with cauliflower rice. The salmon was cooked to perfection. My girlfriend had the yummy fried chicken sandwich. Sharon has changed this dish and made it perfect. On my next visit I'm gonna order it! My other girl fry is vegan and she ordered the portobello mushroom sandwich. She said it was delicious. Oh by the way the French fries were really good, perfectly seasoned. Last but not least the desserts were amazing. We tried the cream brûlée, plate of cookies, cheesecake, and ice cream. They were oh so yummy. I definitely recommend this restaurant!!!!! And you can't beat the view and the Rosie the Riveter Museum right next door. read more

Bacon cheese burger, french fries, and water = $21. Cool location, average and expensive food. Might be a better place to have a cocktail. read more

We went here after shopping at the Mountain Hardware Employee Store. A bit confusing when trying to find it because it's past everything at the end of the "street." Ambiance: Not at all what I expected! Much nicer. Cute looking brunch type place. Clean, trendy. Food: We ordered the frito pie and the chicken and waffles. The frito pie was strangely amazing. Get it. read more