First time here. Came here with a group. Patrick, our server was excellent. He provided us with…read moregreat recommendations to try. We ordered the corn fritter, Trip's Triple, Butter mochi and their pour over coffee. The corn fritters with the strawberry jam were excellent. Who would of thought this combination would work. Those crunchy corn fritters with the strawberry jam made for a very tasty combination. The Trip's Triple of pork, beef and chicken with a side salad, was very tasty and tender. Using slow roasting and not being smoked meats, the natural flavors of the meats came through. Very tasty flavors, each one of them. The side salad was light but worth a kick of jalapeno peppers. So watch out! We finished with the Butter Mochi and pour over coffee for dessert. The mochi with the pineapple was light and took me back to Hawaii. I was told by Patrick, this was the executive chef's grandmother's recipe. Oh, was it really good! You all need to order this dessert as well as their pour over coffee. Smoothest coffee I've had in a long time. Parking can be difficult since it is street parking. Prices can be high depending on which entree you order. This place would be great for business meetings or treating out your special person. It is a casual place with a tropical theme. Overall this place deserves their Michelin recognition. If you want to taste a Michelin recognized restaurant without the astronomical prices you see at other Michelin restaurants, you must give this restaurant a try. Very highly recommended.

Another great find in Alameda! We came with a party of six around 7 PM and had a reservation. I was…read moreactually surprised the restaurant wasn't busier. The place itself is pretty casual--nothing fancy--but the menu looked really interesting. We started with several appetizers to share: corn fritters, rainbow rice, Chicken Lickin', chicken fat rice, bacon edamame, and pickles. For our mains, we ordered the black pepper beef, Trip's Triple, bone burger, and pork roti. The Trip's Triple was definitely shareable, and overall, the portions were pretty generous. The drinks were tasty too, and I really enjoyed my michelada! All in all, everyone enjoyed their meal. Great food, generous portions, and lots of interesting dishes to try. We'd definitely recommend checking this place out!

Absolutely love this cafe! It has been a favorite of mine and my parents since I was in high…read moreschool. I'm so glad it's still around as I now get to share it with my husband and kids! The food is always wonderful and the servers are amazing no matter how busy they get.

A very nice lady by the name of Leslie greater us upon sitting down…read more She's very nice and friendly. The food was phenomenal. My garlic noodles were good and flavorful. My mom's hash brown and English muffins were yum. 1 side order of waffle was $9.95 (wow) Overall, simple/ nice place for breakfast/lunch. Its interior is nice and cozy as well.

Went to their corner store and had great service, super fast turn around, and a stellar Wimpy…read moreBurger and Baby Fries. Took it to go but just as easily could have enjoyed the outdoor parklet seating. Definitely coming back!

Scolaris is incredible. If you've never had the blueberry burger you're in for a real treat. It's a…read moreflavor bomb to the taste buds. Highly recommend if you are looking for something different that's pleasantly delicious. I also got the truffle fries which were excellent as well but, they did not come out freshly fried.

Absolutely wonderful experience here for a last-minute birthday dinner…read more We didn't have a reservation for a Saturday night, but did not have to wait around 5:45pm for a party of 2. There is plenty of seating inside, by the bar, and outside in a heated patio. I ordered the spaghetti del Trabocco, as I love seafood and pasta, but have food intolerance to onion and garlic, which has always been challenging for me when going to Italian restaurants. However, the waiter informed me that this dish has no onions or garlic at all! I have never yet encountered a pasta dish with no garlic/onion and was beyond exhilarated that I would be able to order this dish. My husband got the lasagna, and we both ordered drinks. The drinks came out within a few minutes, along with yummy bread, vinegar and olive oil. The entrees took about 10 minutes to come out but they were well worth the wait. The scallops in the spaghetti were so soft, the shrimp were large, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. One of the clams was slightly salty but it did not ruin the dish. My husband enjoyed his lasagna as well, noting it was fulfilling. The best part of the night, was when I asked for a tiramisu to celebrate my birthday. Having tiramisu cake on my birthday holds personal sentimental value to me. Apparently, when the cook isn't busy, he'll come out and sing Happy Birthday to you! The cook was busy when my cake came out about 10 minutes after we finished our main dishes, but the waiter came to sing instead and he was wonderful, topping off the night to say the cake was complimentary. I was almost brought to tears by the gesture. The tiramisu was delicious, devoured too quick, even my husband approved, and I have been thinking of it ever since. I am so appreciative of how they made my birthday dinner a wonderful experience, the service, and the delicious food. Would definitely recommend and come again.

So I have held off doing a review for a long time because I was conflicted and just recently sort…read moreof figured out why. We have popped in here a lot over the years. Drinks and appetizers are great at the bar. Bartenders are nice. I think I had a cioppino or sea food stew once that was also really good. All the food coming out of the kitchen looks great. But here's the rub I finally figured out after talking about this place with my partner multiple times. There is tension in the air, a lot of it. Walking in you can feel it. Not sure where it's coming from since the owner, Gino I think, seems like a pretty nice and chill guy and interactions with him are always good and I see him interact with the staff in a positive way. So why the tension? Where is that coming from? Regardless, I don't need that tension and anxiety on my resume or in my tequila. For some reason I really wanted this place to be sort of a nice hang out and place to always go. Just hasn't panned out that way. We'll still go back at times and test the waters. Just not going to be one of our regular haunts. People seem to love it more than I currently do so there must be something there. Rounding up to 4.

One of the best if not the best lamb burgers I've ever had! The patty was juicy and the fries were…read morecrispy. Service and ambience was 100/10. I only wished they had a tip jar, or maybe I missed it.

Went to a Project Burger before seeing a movie at the Alameda Theater and ordered two burgers, one…read morebeing the Kafta which has West Asia/SWANA (or called Middle Eastern) flavors. The service was kind and helpful, the food came out in 10 minutes, and wow were the burgers yummy (and not bad price-wise). I really liked their burgers and will be back, especially for happy hour!

This is a little place on Park St. that I always forget exists. Over the years, I've eaten here…read more3-4 times and I've always enjoyed it. The interior space is small and there is not much ambiance, but the food is great and the people are nice. Notable dishes I've had: - Spicy Cumin Lamb hand-pulled noodles. Nice and spicy, hits the spot on a cold day. Big portion. - Cold Noodle/Liang Pi. Shareable appetizer or maybe a main if you're not too hungry or are sharing something like dumplings. - Pork Dumplings. I prefer these with sauce as opposed to the soup, but that's just me. These really hit the spot and are a must-get!

Solid spot for hand-pulled noodle soups. I got the spicy beef soup and my wife had the lamb soup --…read moreboth were flavorful and hearty, good depth of broth. The hand-pulled noodles were a little thicker than I'd typically prefer, but still enjoyable. Service was great. Space is small with limited seating, and the interior is pretty bare-bones -- don't come for the ambiance. But the food makes up for it. Would come back.

The food and service was lovely. For the appetizers, we ordered from the happy hour menu. We got…read morepork belly skewers (4/5), onion rings & parmesan fries (5/5), wings (4/5), calamari (5/5), and German sausage (5/5). For the entrees we got the London bus (5/5), chick'n bureau (5/5) and pad kee mao (5/5). This place is such a gem. I would definitely come back. Only thing that sucks is that parking can be difficult as it is steeet parking.

Not crowded, great music, big screen television, nice bathrooms. A bar, great service from the get…read morego. I had the chick n bureau with regular fries. You don't have to ask for extra napkins either.

Alley & Vine feels elevated without being stuffy, which makes it just as good for a special…read moreoccasion as it is for a fun dinner with friends. We have been there way too many times already! The staff are cool :), attentive & welcoming. A really lovely vibe

Food: Service:…read more Ambiance: I really enjoyed my experience at Alley & Vine. The food was fresh and flavorful, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made it easy to sit back and enjoy the evening. It's one of those places that feels comfortable but still special enough for a date night or celebrating with friends. Great food, great service, and an overall great experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

1520 Park St Alameda, CA 94501…read more This is the Alameda Grill that's next to Alameda Bicycle at Park St & Webb Ave. Alameda Grill is probably the smallest restaurant in Alameda, and mainly serves up burgers and fries. (Not to be confused with the Alameda Cinema Grill). I was there on a Tuesday morning at about 10:50 am. I asked the lady if she was open yet, and she happily said "YES....c'mon in!" This place is very small. As soon as you walk in you'll be at the counter of the kitchen. There's no lobby or dining room. I just ordered a Cheeseburger and Fries. She asked if I wanted a double, and held up two frozen meat patties. I agreed to a double, and she started cooking. FYI- I was a fast food shift Mgr decades ago, and I'm familiar w/ cooking burgers. She laid the two patties on the flat grill, and put a large searing tool on top for 2-3 mins. Then she dropped the fries in the fry vat. I asked for a burger with everything. The food was ready pretty quick, and I was on my way. Free ketchup and napkins. OMG, the french fries were excellent! Crispy on the outside and tender soft on the inside. Fries have a limited holding time of 7-10 mins. After that they become limp and soft. Eat those fries HOT, you will enjoy them more. The Double Cheeseburger was okay. The meat patties were not fully caramelized to bring out the flavor. Needed another slice of cheese. Maybe more mayo and seasonings. But it's a good size, and it's freshly made. It's a good value for the price. They need more outside seating. Burgers and fries should be enjoyed right away.

I really wanted to like this place, but fell very short. It's a bland, overpriced ($8) tiny…read moreburger. Meat was flavorless, 1 slice of a green tomatoes and lifeless lettuce. The onion overpowered anything on this cheeseburger. Sweet potato fries ok, no seasoning. But that's ok I seasoned to my taste. A bit overpriced ($4) for the amount of fries. Service, well that is also a no go. She seemed upset we were there. Basically she seemed upset at everyone that ordered even the lady behind me. L9cal seemed kinda grungy, tiny just like the burgers. Will not return.

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 neighborhood bar with the charm you find in a cash-only dive The bartender Bridget is very…read morewelcoming, and there's a good community of locals. They also have one of Alameda's best back patios!