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    Ceron Kitchen

    4.0 (574 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Duck Breast (D)
    Pheap T.

    I went to Ceron with a group of people on a Tuesday night. I got there a little early and had the bar to myself. I didn't try a drink off their menu because I saw a bottle of rhubarb and strawberry gin on the shelf so I asked the bartender to make me a martini from that gin. It was strong, but delightful to drink. If you need liquid courage, that may be a good one to go to. Once my friends arrived we were promptly seated (we did have a reservation, but probably didn't need one that day). We ordered a few dishes. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the duck dish was cooked. I would definitely order again. Another friend ordered the lamb chops and they looked divine. Price is a bit high, but the atmosphere and service were on point that night. Lovely dinner.

    Menu
    Nikkomae S.

    Celebrated my 35th birthday dinner here and I enjoyed every bit of it. My boyfriend actually found this place and some of our friends lived nearby so it was very convenient. This restaurant had a really good ambiance. I really like the semi dark ambiance to it with nice little lamps on the table. The service here was amazing. From when we arrived until we left. We were given champagne to cheers with our friends compliments of the restaurant. Shout out to our server MIGUEL he was amazing. Gave us enough time to looked through the menu and explained the menu in detail to us. All the servers were very attentive and made sure they cleared our table accordingly. We ordered a couple of appetizers. The sliders, oysters and calamari. All the appetizers was really good. The calamari was cooked perfectly, the oysters were fresh and had different sauces included. The wagyu sliders was actually really good and the quality of meat was on point. For our entree, I got the rack of lamb, my boyfriend and his friend got the NY steak and his girlfriend got the duck. I'm not even sure where to begin. We finished all the food. My rack of lamb was seasoned well and cooked well. It was definitely cooked to my liking. My boyfriend and his friend also enjoyed their NY steak which I also tasted and I really enjoyed it because it was also cooked well and it was very tasty. The butter it came with as well as the veggies. Not everyone likes lamb so the NY would be my next recommendation for steaks. What I was surprised with was the duck breast. We all tried our friends food and we almost finished her plate. I have never had duck and I'm glad I tried it here cause it was really good. It didn't taste bad at all. It was seasoned very well. I also brought in my own cake and after dinner they served it to us with the candle and even cut the cake for us. One of the best restaurants I've tried in awhile. My boyfriend did a good job on this restaurant pick cause I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you Ceron for the dining experience. I had a great time celebrating my birthday here.

    "Lobster roll"

    The quality of the food does not match the price!! Crab cakes did not taste fresh and for 3 tiny flat pieces, save your money. The avocado crab salad was decent. I was excited for the lobster roll!! Disappointed, I couldn't eat it. Definitely not a traditional "lobster roll ", no chunks of lobster, rather it was chopped up like a crab salad. I should have looked at the pictures of it per usual but I didn't, my fault. My half of the bill was $80 and I was not satisfied, still hungry. Also, the service was slow on a Sunday afternoon. I'm assuming someone called in because Mr man was the only one taking orders and serving. With that being said, he could have greeted me but I sat there 15min, before he did. Definitely won't be back!

    Tiramisu
    Jessica H.

    Ceron is such a vibe, and the food here is hella good. The sliders and garlic prawns were the kind of appetizers I kept thinking about even after we left. I would literally come back just to order these two menu items. Another cool thing is their mocktail menu; they have a good amount of drinks for anyone who's sober or doesn't drink alcohol, and they're mixed SO well too! Everything we ordered tasted sooo good, like they really know how to season their food properly. Amazing food, great service, and a really luxe atmosphere. Ceron is a spot I will keep coming back to.

    Banoffee tart
    Kat H.

    Celebrated Valentine's Day here. Nice ambiance with comfortable, spacious seating. Staff was attentive and friendly. Very tasty clam chowder - thick, rich, and creamy; not watered down like I've had elsewhere. Hubby really enjoyed the wagyu sliders as well. He had the duck breast and i had the ribeye - we both cleaned our plates! Deliciousness on point. Dessert was equally enjoyable. He had the hazelnut choux and i had the "banoffee" tart. Beautifully plated, sweet, and delectable. Even their coffee is top-notch! And shout out to the all female kitchen crew! You knocked it outta the park tonight.

    crab cakes
    Bianca H.

    Excelllennttttttt!!! Definitely try this place if you are looking for an upscaled experience! The venue is gorgeous and open, and has patio doors that open up. It's a really nice vibe and makes you feel like you're somewhere else. The staff is super helpful and professional. It's like they were trained by the best! The way plates were set and presented to they way they poured glasses of wine, you can tell they care about the craft and technique! Now the food! Phenomenal! The crab cakes were cooked to perfection and weren't cold on the inside at all. They had a nice crumbly texture to them and they melted in your mouth. The lobster fettuccini was perfect, the sauces mixed into together, and the amount of lobster they give you is enough for 2! The filet mignon was a little on the drier side, but still well seasoned especially with their hollandaise! The desserts were also top notch! Definitely don't skip on looking at the dessert menu!

    Khrystal H.

    Birthday brunch outing. Overall everything was delicious. I did expect the crab cakes to be closer to the size of the English muffin. It looked like half of the muffin was just egg w/ sauce. Also, the egg on the hash wasn't running like expected either. Our reservation grew by one last minute and the staff easily accommodated the change. Thankful the server suggested getting a bottle instead of individual mimosas because it just made more sense. Not pictured is the 10 oz rib eye which was also very tasty.

    Alexia H.

    Came in for my aunts birthday and everything was a 10/10. From the atmosphere to the service, and especially the food. They actually have a parking lot which I didn't realize at first because I pulled into the front, and thought there was only street parking. So don't stress yourself, just go to the parking lot in the back...Appetizer wise we had the crab cakes and the buttermilk chive biscuits. The only bad thing I have to say about both is I wish it came with more on the plate. Portions are small so you should have plenty of room for dinner but my goodness they were delicious. Didn't want it to end. For entrees my husband ordered the penne bolognese. Amazing flavors and cooked to perfection. I got the rib eye, medium rare. It was perfectly cooked and juicy. Our cocktails were well balanced, not too sweet and not too boozy either. Service was friendly and prompt. Handled our large party very well. I cannot wait to come back and try more dishes. Although it'll be super hard to steer away from what I already, it was great!

    The aftermath
    Ayshia L.

    Amazing! I wish I had taken photos of everything we ate but I didn't. We ordered so much food and everything was beyond any expectations we had. The service was great! The place is huge and it wasn't even packed which was surprising. I love that there was light and we could see the kitchen and bar area. Let me try to list everything we ordered. Oysters Calamari Biscuits Crudo Tartare Strawberry salad Ribeye Seafood pasta Duck Lamb And pasta with steak Everything was amazing!

    PARMESAN TEMPURA BRUSSELS SPROUTS - $18
    Tu-Anh N.

    WHEN: Sun @11:30am PARKING: They have their own free parking lot in the back! Enter through Pacific Ave. RESTROOM: Dark with 3 stalls. Lots of tampons and pads out for free and up for grabs. Toilets are hard to flush so I can see why some people just don't. Mirrors are placed way too high it's practically useless. I made reservations here for my birthday on Valentine's Day weekend with my 3 friends. This place is HUGE but to my surprise it's hardly busy. The hostess was amazing, but our server didn't seem very warm. Maybe we annoyed him asking him to take photos of us. It was nice they both wished me Happy Birthday since I made that note on the reservations. It was brunch and it was hard finding the breakfast beverage menu...which was tucked in the middle of the drink menu past all the alcoholic beverages. We told our server that we will be doing family style dining and ordered: MAIN LOBSTER TAIL & AVOCADO BENEDICT - $32 Country Potatoes, Toasted English Muffin & Hollandaise. This was good and the country potatoes also had bell peppers and onions. A solid dish with a single hunk of the lobster on each English muffin. DUNGENESS CRAB & BROKAW AVOCADO - $26 Summer Citrus, Parsley Oil, Lime Aioli & Buckwheat Tuile This was definitely more like small appetizer. It was refreshing with he sweet oranges slice, and very well presented. ZUCCHINI FRITTERS - $17 Sweet Silver Queen Corn w/Pasilla Peppers, Chipotle Aiole & Cotija I wish the server told us this dish only comes in 3 pieces. We would have paid more for a 4th since we did say we will eat family style. I've see restaurants do this before. It tasted fine, like little tiny mini crab cakes...but without the crab. 3 pieces for $17 ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND. CHICKEN & WAFFLE - $22 Comes w/Spicy Syrup. Heavily seasoned and salty white meat. The waffle was soft. Nothing special. Skip. We were all still hungry and ordered more food: BUTTERMILK CHIVE BISCUITS - $15 Comes w/Honey Butter that has sea salt flakes on top. Only comes in 3. We should have known and asked how many pieces this comes with. Yummy biscuits but they are SO TINY. $15!?!?! It's like a sample. The butter was nice. PARMESAN TEMPURA BRUSSELS SPROUTS - $18 Comes w/ Chipotle Aioli. These were fun and yummy. Didn't know it came with a dipping sauce until we were halfway done with it. I enjoyed these! Not gonna lie, I was disappointed there was not a birthday treat like I read on yelp. This place is lovely (I guess), the food was decent for the most part, but I didn't like the price. This place wasn't for me.

    Lobster Benedict Brunch
    Julie T.

    If you're looking for some fabulous brunch or lunch options stop here! I also had been here once before for a party which was hosted on the top story. They had fantastic service and amazing food! Here is what we had shared some delicious first appetizers: Buttermilk Chive Biscuits: $15 (4/5) comes with 3 (it's a little bit small) but lathered with the honey butter on the flaky biscuit was just right Brussel Sprouts: $18 (5/5) This is not your regular brussels sprouts but hyped up and covered in tempura and dipped with this amazing chipotle aioli (its not too spicy but paired perfectly with each bite) Butcher block: $29 (4/5) Fancy pancy board with your spread of pork cheek wrapped rabbit terrine (sounds interesting but it was quite tasty), duck liver pate (can't go wrong with this), and pork rilletes with go with toasty baguettes. For brunch I got: Lobster Benedict: $32 (5/5) The lobster tail was cooked perfectly smothered with creamy hollandaise sauce on top of sliced avocado and toasted English muffin. You get 2 of these and a side of potatoes. They also have a vast cocktail/drinks menu too. We opted for bottles of Daou Rose which complimented our delicious meal. And a plus they have a big parking lot in the back! I would totally come back to try more.

    King Crab Ravioli (L)
    Fathima I.

    What an amazing ambiance to come celebrate a birthday. The decor and seating arrangements are fantastic. I loved all their creative stem and table setting which looks great. We met the chief executive chef Juan, Who was really friendly and helpful to guide us through our meals preparation and dietary restrictions. The service was par excellence and everyone was very attentive and friendly. Will be going back there again soon. Wishing Ceron all the very best in all their future endeavors!!!!

    Kumamoto oysters  $4.50 each
    Sara B.

    Ceron Kitchen is fine dining in alameda! Yes, there are a few things they could work on. And yes, it is empty every time I've been there. If I could guess, the menu is a bit pricey. The amount of seating is a bit much too. The room feels large and drafty. If they partitioned it off and made it feel more exclusive and intimate it would create a better date night vibe. The food and service is great though. Always treated well here and enjoy my meal!

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    Ask the Community - Ceron Kitchen

    Can Ceron provide gluten-free food?

    Can you accommodate a party of 30?

    What days and times are brunch?

    Saturday and Sunday 10-3

    Do they have a wine corkage fee?

    Yes, corkage fee is $25.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, multiple items are gluten free for brunch, lunch and dinner.

    Are there any (perhaps off menu) vegetarian main dishes other than pizza?

    If you do not eat seafood there are no vegetarian main dishes besides pizza

    Is it ok to visit there for afternoon coffee and disserts?

    Is there a Happy Hour specials menu? If so, what days/time?

    menus ?

    Do they debone the branzino?

    I had it last night. There are no bones; just 2-3 filets with skin on. And the skin was deliciously crunchy.

    Is there an outdoor dining option here?

    Yes, there are a few tables outside but it's rather noisy cause of the busy street that the restaurant is on. Hope that helps!

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    Forbidden Island - Full view of the bar at opening time

    Forbidden Island

    (1.6k reviews)

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    Forbidden Island is one of those rare neighborhood gems that somehow manages to feel both special…read moreand effortlessly welcoming. It's a longtime local favorite of mine and my go-to spot for meeting up with friends--equal parts escape and comfort. The cocktail menu is impressively deep, full of beautifully crafted, fancy tiki drinks that practically beg to be explored, and so far every single one I've tried has been delicious (dangerously so). Inside, the bar nails the classic tiki vibe--warm, immersive, and transportive--while the outdoor patio offers a lovely, relaxed option with plenty of extra seating on warm days. It's the kind of place where you can linger, laugh, and lose track of time. The staff deserve a special shout-out: genuinely friendly, attentive, and accommodating, which only adds to the overall experience. A quick pro tip: if you're planning to stop by during popular after-work hours, definitely make a reservation--it fills up for good reason. The food menu is on the smaller side, but the bites are tasty and thoughtfully done, perfect for sharing alongside a round (or two) of cocktails. All in all, Forbidden Island is a standout spot that keeps me coming back again and again.

    Forbidden Island is a usual pitstop for us after the Antique Fair in Alameda. The drinks are solid…read moreand the interior decor is fun, but fall short of its neighbors in the surrounding area. It's got a hybrid dive bar with dollar bills on the ceiling, mixed with Tiki. I have tried the Grog, Rum Barrel, and Sunday Special, all of which were solid, but not out of this world.

    Faction Brewing - Massive sign

    Faction Brewing

    (731 reviews)

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    Having had Faction beers for many years, we've always wanted to get over to the brewery and check…read moreit out - and finally we had the chance. Wonderful place. Amazing view outside. We had the dogs so we had to sit outside (dogs are not allowed inside the venue) and it was packed but we managed to share a table with a single person. Dogs loved it. We had some great beers. Area is also great because of the distance of the three breweries right there. I put Bay Area or even Northern California breweries up against any region in the US. I firmly believe we have the best breweries quality-wise of anywhere. They had the flea market going while we were here which was kind of funny to me because most of the sellers had the same thing but it's nice to have and this is a perfect place for it. Parking was kind of crowded but that's to be expected with a popular place like this. Definitely one of the best physical breweries to go to in the Bay Area and great beer here.

    Brilliant ambiance and a very large spacious venue with some lovely views of the Bay. There is soo…read moremuch room outside and inside as well. I don't drink as much beer anymore, so I tend to shy away form breweries these days. I swilled several of their beers on past trips. While I thought the beer was good, can't say they were amazing or memorable. The canned beers are currently distributed in California only. They also have a very healthy selection on tap as well and everything is brewed on premises. I'll probably need to return and try everything on the menu again as they do rotate regularly. They don't have a kitchen on premises, but they host a rotating selection of food trucks on a regular basis. One can check the online calendar to see which food truck will be available on a particular day. The staff are easy going and chilll. Fraction Brewing also hosts events on a regular basis and is a great venue for big groups. Did I mention this place has great views?

    The Yard at Saltbreaker - Smashburger

    The Yard at Saltbreaker

    (40 reviews)

    Good spot to hangout before dinner service at Saltbreaker. We got the smash burger and the chopped…read morecheese. The smash burger was a good burger but the patties weren't what I would call "smashed" style. Still tasted great and loved the bun. The chopped cheese was also good but I wish there were more peppers and onions. Overall it was a good spot to eat and hang out, if not a tad pricey.

    I was so excited to try this place after hearing so many good reviews, but unfortunately had an…read moreextremely disappointing experience. I admittedly arrived around 5:15pm on a Saturday and they close at 6pm, so it was the last hour of service. Nonetheless, the arrival started off good with a server greeting me and my partner before we sat down. We used the QR code to place our order which conveniently had a lot of check box options to customize our orders. I got a smash burger and substituted a vegan beyond patty. According to their menu, the smash burger comes with special sauce, cheese, red onions, bacon, lettuce, mustard, and pickles. I customized mine to have no bacon, no cheese, and no mustard, and for the pickle to be on the side. The smash burger I got was not what I ordered. It was a sad, small burger, with very little sauce and by that I mean practically none, barely any lettuce, and they did not give me red onions or a pickle. I was immediately disappointed when it arrived at my table and my partner insisted we say something because the order was incorrect and it was $28 for the burger and side of fries. We had also ordered drinks which were good but expensive. After my partner talked to a server and cashier, they just said "we will check to see what your order was." The server came back to our table, did not apologize or anything and just said "yeah we looked at your order and this is exactly it." I couldn't believe what they said and took a minute to process before I responded with no it's not, that's the whole point why I said something. I told them there is very little sauce and no onions. I forgot to mention that there was no pickle either, but that was another thing wrong. The server offered to remake it or just bring me out the missing sides. I was annoyed, they were about to close, and at this point I knew I would not be coming back and I was hungry so I accepted them just bringing out sides. They brought out white onions, not red onions, and a side of sauce. Thinking about this whole experience from the service, lack of apology and accountability, mid food, small portions, and overpriced menu, I would not recommend this place to anyone.

    Lemon Drop

    Lemon Drop

    (195 reviews)

    $$

    I always enjoy this spot every time i visit! i'm so glad this place is in alameda…read more The happy hour menu is great, from drinks to food. I like the crispiness of the wings with the sauces as well. They actually gave us the wrong order, but we were already eating so they ended up giving us our right order still. The flat bread could be a bit more crispier with the crust. but the flavor was there! Now to the drinks, i very much appreciate their seasonal drinks. I love when a place offers this because it gives the customers something else to look forward going back to. So i can't wait what they have during the holiday season. The ghost rider was such a special drink, i was in flavor heaven. it had matcha, coconut and lychee i think and it was just wow! If you're looking for a place for happy hour, this is it. If you're looking for a late night lounge with music to hang with friends, you've found the spot!

    Went to Lemon Drop on a Saturday night for a girls' night out. The decor is really cute and I loved…read morethe ambiance--it has a fun, inviting vibe. We sat outside by the fire pit, which made it even better. The bartender had great energy and was definitely a highlight of the night. There were a few birthday celebrations going on, and he kept the energy up and made it feel lively. We ordered two rounds of the "Man at the Garden." The drink is aesthetically pleasing, but the taste was just okay--nothing special. The servers were nice, but service was a bit slow. We were left unattended long enough for the ice in our second round to melt, which was a little disappointing. We wanted to try another drink, but after waiting so long, we ended up just being ready to leave. Overall, I'd still give Lemon Drop another chance because the vibe and atmosphere were really nice.

    Ceron Kitchen - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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