Dive bar in the front, expansive backyard and gardens in the back. (But the backyard area…read morefaithfully maintains the dive bar vibe, with various old mismatched tables and chairs.) There is also a horseshoe pit! Staff is very friendly, and prices are reasonable. Highly recommended!

Friendly staff. Convenient location. Nice outdoor patio in back. Awesome bartenders!…read moreGreat place to hang out or just watch a game.

Love this spot! Came here several times during the World Cup and though I wish they served food,…read morethe food truck delivers. We got to enjoy a mariachi band before the Mexico match too- an added bonus! Drinks are tasty and affordable (by Bay area standards). I love that there are different spaces from outdoors (the biggest) and a pool table/bar area as well as different bars to order from to avoid waiting in long lines. Classic Fruitvale spot that is owned by a Latino family!

Friendliest and great customer service . Longest bar in town and drinks is 10/10! The ambiance and…read moreatmosphere is perfect . The back patio even has heaters when it gets chilly! So relaxing, feels like I'm on the beach somewhere nice!

Great outdoor sports bar. Happy hour prices are great for beverages and food…read more The services was quick

I prefer to resolve incidents like this offline as I hate to make negative feedback public, but I…read morehave contacted the restaurant directly several days ago and received no response about the incident below and I am sharing my experience here on Yelp so other customers may be aware and choose wisely. Incident: My party of 7 came to Mad Oak around 5pm on Monday evening, 7/20. I did not have my ID on hand as I didn't realize I needed it for entry. I was not planning to consume alcohol. The staff member in charge of the outdoor entry let me in anyway after a little bit of friendly back and forth. One of our friends arrived later and similarly did not have their ID. The same staff member turned them away very rudely and dismissively. I went over to the staff member to let him know that our friend was with us and I also did not have my ID. He responded very rudely despite all members of our party being very respectful. He replied me saying, "What did I tell her?! What did I tell her?!", without explanation. Our friend who was turned away identifies as they/them and without explanation from the staff member, and inconsistent application of rules pertaining to ID, I suspect it might have been a situation where our friend was unfairly discriminated against for their appearance. To sum it up, it was not clear that IDs were required for entry otherwise I would have prepared my party ahead of time; the staff member inconsistently applied an already unclear rule; he did not explain why one guest was allowed and not another, even in the same party; and lastly, he was unnecessarily rude. Our whole party ended up leaving Mad Oak to go somewhere we could all be together. In my outreach to the restaurant a couple days later, I asked for a response to let me know that they have addressed the issue and there has been no response to date.

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner celebration few weeks back. It was a first time for us. We…read morewere lucky to find nearby street parking. Upon walking in, it was very spacious. They even got a cute backdrop for photo ops. The celebrant had the private karaoke room. Nice roomy set up. Any available song to your choosing. Then by 9pm, there's a DJ setting up in the main room. Few of us got our groove on. Used the restroom once cause they had ran out of paper towels. Tried a few of their appetizers and they were good enough. Bartenders are attentive. Wasn't expecting all they had there. Pretty chill place for all that they provide.

So don't come here if you actually want pho LOL, but if you just want to party, it's definitely a…read morevibe here haha. We've never seen a club/restaurant type like this, so it was really amusing to us. We wanted late night munchies so we mainly came here to check out the scene and for the pho. We got to order a couple bowls of pho, chicken wings, and fries. It felt like it took a long while for our order to get prepared, which it shouldn't because it's pho.... Once our order came, the broth of the pho bowls were just... warm? The meat took a bit to be fully cooked, and the broth was either salty (one bowl really salty), another bowl just tasted like chicken stock. I didn't get to try it personally, but I heard it was just below mid. The fries tasted like mcdonald's fries, which is a good and bad thing, but portion size was pretty hefty. I had the chicken wings and I actually liked them, it was very crispy! You can definitely feel how oily it is though. So the food overall was just eh, besides the fried food maybe. One thing that kept bothering us throughout our dining experience was that the lights would flicker to the bass of the music. It was definitely messing with our eyes lol. Otherwise, the club side seems pretty lit, but there was no one dancing on the floor on a friday night. The sound system is definitely bumping, DJ out there was playing all the bay area hip hop music, but everyone else were mainly just at the bar or tables. Not sure how the alcohol there is like, but maybe i'll revisit to party next time.

Happy August! I…read morecame here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. They offer bottomless mimosas ($20 per person). We made reservations just in case but it wasn't really that busy when we arrived. We all ordered different dishes. Their mimosas are okay! The lady pouring it poured majority champagne and a drop of orange juice LOL Food was good. I ordered the vegan fish and chips! I was quite surprised to see this on the menu. The fish is actually just tofu fried in batter. The tartare sauce was good. Overall, this place is pretty good. I would revisit again if in the area!

Walt from Walt's Adventures in Alameda, California at a restaurant called Hobnob…read more This caused eatery has both indoor and outdoor dining. Street parking is available but challenging. The food all had the heart of a fine cook. The mac n cheese was to die for and the Gouda burger never stood a chance. Each dish was filled with flavors and was highlights of our experience. This selection is perfect for families or even to host business meetings where conversations can be conducted. The lack of a star was the result for timing as we waited to receive each of our selected items from the waters, to the extra utensils to having our appetizers and main courses presented together rather than separate. I would still highly recommend Hobnob for the meals were awesome.

Our go-to cocktail spot in Alameda. We've been here many times now, and it never disappoints. Great…read moredrinks, good service, and a chill, comfortable atmosphere. My favorite part is their collection thoughtful, balanced, complex drinks. If you want a variety of delectable old fashioneds with different spirits -- you're in luck! ---- Drinks ---- The cocktails are the main reason we keep coming back! Old Fashioned menu. They actually have several varieties and I've really appreciated how they use a different spirit for each! I won't review every single one, but you can't go wrong based on what flavor profile you want. They're all relatively sophisticated, balanced, spirit-forward, and consistently well made. The rest of the cocktail menu is equally thoughtful. Complex, creative, and well executed without trying too hard or going over the top with flavors or presentation. The food is delicious as well although we're usually just here for drinks before/after a meal. More small bites than full meals, but everything we've had has been tasty and pairs well with the drinks. We really enjoyed the empanadas; great flavor and execution. ---- Environment ---- Warm, cozy, and stylish -- but not pretentious or obnoxious. Music volume is always at a level where you can actually have a conversation, which I really appreciate! It does get busy, especially on weekends, but it's never been extreme. We've been seated immediately or only with a short wait most times. ---- Service ---- Friendly, welcoming, and attentive! Always had good experiences with the staff even when busy. Most of them have good recommendations. ---- Tips ---- Make a reservation if you can! Walk-ins are definitely possible, though you may end up sharing a larger communal table. We've done it before and honestly didn't mind. The bathroom can occasionally have a bit of a wait. ---- Overall ---- Love this place. It's become our go-to spot whenever we're in the mood for great cocktails and a relaxed evening and want a reliable experience. One of my favorite cocktail bars in Alameda.

This spot has very good cocktails. This time I tried Georgia on my Mind, it has cognac and peach…read moreliqueur. My friend has the chicken sliders with fries. Good choice. Server was helpful and attentive. Cheers!

Fireside Lounge is a fantastic bar. When you are there, they make you feel like you belong. The…read moredrinks are wonderful too. Tons of fun, between their trivia nights, local songwriters showcase, comedy shows and DJ/live band nights.

Came here for a Prince party a few months ago and had a great time. It's small, but has great art…read moreand a fun vibe. They were packed, and even though they were swamped, the bartenders still offered great service, very friendly. The drinks were good too, unfortunately I waited too long to write the review and don't remember their names, but both were flavorful. I enjoyed myself and would come again.

Menus are posted on the wall as you walk in. We chose jambalaya rice, salt and pepper chicken…read morewings, and Korean wings. The jambalaya rice was full of shrimp and sausage and chicken. The rice was fluffy and well seasoned. The salt and pepper chicken wings came with thinly sliced fries and both seasoned well. The Korean wings were so tasty, full of flavor and there was plenty of sauce. I even put some of the sauce on my jambalaya rice! Everything came hot out of the kitchen. Service was fast and efficient. They had big TV screens on the wall so we could watch FIFA. Street parking was full. We found a parking lot a few blocks away near Peet's and Starbucks It was a nice walk to and from the restaurant.

Maaan, I miss the Piedmont location of Monkey King.. But since it's closed I came to this location…read more2 times to dine in and both of my experiences were mid. I know better now to just order my food to-go if I crave it again. The customer service is never what you expect it to be. They will literally take your order while they are on their phone, and it doesn't feel like they acknowledge you or hear you. They also don't mention that they are ready to help you and just stare at you waiting for you to start ordering. Maybe I am picky and selective, but I usually don't approach after someone's ordering in case they need to quickly step away or finish the task they were working on -- I'm use to being called "next" or being acknowledged. They also don't give you a number or some sort of marker after they take your order, so it is easy for them to mix up orders which happened. Anyway, the food is always good and so I guess that will have to make up for the experience. The garlic noodles with salt and pepper tofu never miss and always hit. It's never too greasy or underflavored. The spicy korean wings are super good and flavorful too. Not too spicy, definitely a mildness to it, so you can handle it if you don't like something too spicy. Overall, I'd come back to pick up a to-go order, but I won't dine in person again.