Finally had a chance to visit. Place still looks brand new eventhough opened 5 or more yrs…read more This is a city owned facility community center so not at all affiliated with the middle school next door or the track field. Not sure what to think of this place yet but looks great so far. According to the coordinator, theres rooms to rent, affordable classes to take and free kids programs. More info on their website. Cafe inside as you walk in and a front desk to the right. Drinks, coffee and some desserts. Three lounge benches to wait, rest while enjoying your order. Concrete tables in back with view of middle school's basketball courts and track. Limited parking out front. Will try their cafe next time. Come support this local facility.

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I went to the Bayview Eagles performance space, adjacent to the bar for a fabulous Cajun/Zydeco…read moreperformance by a new friend of mine, Andrew Carriere and his group of extremely talented musicians. He comes from a storied Louisiana family of Cajun and Zydeco musicians. He is versatile, sings, plays the triangle, the harmonica and the washboard. and in my little experience of watching him play with various groups, he lets everyone shine. His band's music was made for dancing and I have two left or right feet. The regular fans know what they are coming for - to dance. One of these days I'll earn without upsetting a partner. But then someone has to pay the price for teaching a newbie. A great place to visit for affordable beer and some wine. If Andre performs there, I'll be prepped to dance :)

Absolutely beautiful place and lovely owner Ms. Debbie , great working with Ms. Debbie from…read morebeginning to end . Everything was perfect for my milestone birthday, I would definitely rent this facility for any event.

Had our wedding here last month and we loved this venue! They don't provide anything besides the…read morespace, chairs and tables which I loved as we were able to make it our own. Was the perfect size for our guests and was affordable which was hard to find in California! I highly recommend it for any of your future events!

I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this location. I helped organize an event who needed…read morean event space for 200 people. My objections were overcome when the likeable staff, the flexible meeting space and the free parking on the weekend changed my mind. The space offers a scenic view to the courtyard fountain that featured blue tiles and splashing water. This is a lovely setting with windows and skylights all around. We did a site inspection and the contact person bent over backwards to assist us. He answered our questions and let us poke around behind the stage. We went into the full kitchen and inspected for cleanliness. It looked good. The restrooms were clean but a little dated. There are plenty of tables and chairs to accommodate weddings, or conferences. On event day, we were able to enter a bit earlier and leave a little later. As we left we observed the staff mopping and washing the tabletops. The space if very clean, spacious and has friendly, low key staff.

Rodent infestation alert!…read more Man I really wanted to like this place but read on. We stored our belongings here while we were between houses and traveling. All the usual stuff - furniture, clothes, workout equipment, etc. When we got back after 8 months to start moving out, there was a severe rat problem. Piles of poop and pee everywhere. A bunch of our stuff was damaged or destroyed. Furniture chewed up, wedding memorabilia destroyed, our baby bassinet full of poop and pee. They got in boxes of clean coffee mugs, ate the packing paper, and peed all over them. Not what I expected for $500 a month! Before you ask - no, there was no food or otherwise that would have attracted animals. They chewed through fabric and paper so apparently they eat anything. I went to the office and talked to the manager. He said there's nothing they could other than spraying some repellant. Mind you we weren't going to fully empty the unit for months. What am I going to do? Hire a moving company and find another spot? I told the manager that I've used other storage companies and never had a problem like this. He actually said: "all storage facilities have rodent issues". WTF! I emailed the company and the owner 3 times to give them an opportunity to make it right. They never responded. Don't take the chance. Find another place! (For clarity we stored feb 2024 to mar 2025)

I love to come here for the art shows. And each time I think I'm going to spend a wee little bit of…read moretime and spend hours. There is some interesting art installation, an experimental movie playing, or something. It's nice to see the community of artists who come through and support each other, and all of this in the great city of Richmond (no sarcasm implied). It's hidden and tucked away, but it's worth the effort to seek them out. In December, they are having a crafts and art sale and I can't wait to go! Last year, I left with some real gems and this year? Who knows, but I bet it'll be good.

I came here once before but didn't have a chance to look around. I went to the restaurant and left…read more But this time, I took a chance to look around and marveled at all of the funky wood and metal treasures surrounding what would otherwise be a barren wasteland. The funkiness of the creative touches were cool. It was nice and sunny and there was a slight breeze. There were tables to sit, an unmanned cart for food, and the stage. I find it interesting that all of that was there because until I came to another restaurant in the area, I didn't know that this area existed. Now driving there is a beast because the roads are littered with potholes and there are areas where there is essentially one lane to drive, so you have to be very, very careful. But this spot, once you get to it, is it worth it? Maybe, it depends on what's going on. I'd love for them to have a bit more going on, but I respect the fact that it is so far out of the way that it may be a bit difficult. The marina down there is quite small and there's no way to tell how much business would come by that. So, this wouldn't be a destination like Berkeley or Richmond Marina's where they have options if you want to eat, but it's cute and funky and with the restaurant they have in the area, it's not a waste of time.

Very well run Marina, very nice people. Docks and ramp are…read morein good shape as well as the large parking lot.

We hired Diana as a full-service wedding planner for our wedding at The Meritage Resort in…read moreSeptember 2025. Diana was an AMAZING wedding planner!! I'll break my review up into two components (plannings vs. day of), but our day could not have been more perfect or run more smoothly thanks to her and her team. Planning: From the start, we were impressed by Diana's organization and pragmatism. She has a great sense of what is "worth it" in terms of budget, and how to maximize impact for things like décor and flowers. This was extremely helpful, as we felt as though we were making good use of our budget, and were not pressured to overspend in any way. Choosing individual vendors was something that really overwhelmed me (there are so many great options!). Diana made this process seamless! At the start of our planning journey, we had a long discussion about what we were looking for in each vendor (e.g., photography style, entertainment type, floral colors, etc.) and our budget. She would send us 3-5 recommendations for each vendor and we would review and discuss. Obviously, if we wanted to see more options she would send them, but this really cut down on our stress and made this part of planning very straightforward. She also went through the entire design process with us, and put together a very detailed and helpful "mood board" that she shared with our florist, making that process super easy as well. Additionally, she was also extremely helpful in managing our vendors without letting us feel any stress. Our venue created some difficulties and could be frustrating to work with at times, and Diana did a TON of work in the background / back channeled with them to resolve any issues and keep things running smoothly. As we got closer to the day of, we had additional calls with her and all of our vendors to discuss the timeline. Diana created a VERY detailed, easy-to-follow timeline for the day before and day of. She also made a version for our families and bridal party that we could circulate. It was extremely helpful to have all of the timeline information in one place, and have the assurance that all of our vendors were on board with the timeline and could execute it easily. Day Of: Our day of could not have been better thanks to Diana and her team! They arrived early to the venue and ensured that everything was moving along with set up at the ceremony site and in the ballroom. My husband and I truly felt no stress the day of because we knew that all of the vendors were prepared and Diana was on it. We had a few timeline-related hiccups later in the day when our ceremony ran long (not Diana's fault!!) and she was quick to step in and make on-the-fly changes for the rest of the evening to make sure that things kept running smoothly. And the whole day was totally seamless as a result! All in all, I would wholeheartedly recommend Diana for any wedding or event planning. She was warm, kind, organized, and pragmatic, and my husband, both of our families, and I loved working with her. Could not recommend more!!

We worked with Diana for the past year and a half to plan our wedding, and our experience with her…read moreand her team was unmatched. I was overwhelmed with the wedding planning process and knew I needed help to pull off our ideas for the day. She understood my vision immediately and worked with us to find the perfect vendors, give us ideas, and keep us reassured throughout the entire process. Our wedding was based in San Francisco, with a church ceremony in the city and our reception on Treasure Island. When I mentioned an idea to Diana that we could ferry the guests across the Bay instead of using shuttles, she didn't bat an eye. She reached out to all sorts of boat companies and we landed on the perfect transportation solution for our goals and our budget. The day, though logistically challenging, felt seamless. As a very organized person myself, I often find it difficult to relax when we're on a tight schedule; but that day, I felt so much at ease and incredibly supported the entire day knowing that Diana and her team had the details covered. When we arrived at the reception, the venue had been transformed by her team and our vendors. It was well beyond my expectations and even my original vision. Our decorations, food, DJ/Band hybrid, gelato and coffee bars were amazing; but just as equally amazing were the small details - the guests' table settings, photo and welcome tables were set up perfectly. Diana and her team made sure we got a chance to try all our appetizers and stuck to our timeline without it feeling too structured or like we were pulled in too many directions. Overall, this was truly the best day, and I'm so grateful for Diana and her team that made it so. Our guests are still telling us that this was the best wedding they had ever been to, complimenting every single aspect of it - and we owe that all to Diana. We couldn't have done it without her! I highly recommend her as a planner who is willing to take on every challenge and execute perfectly.

I absolutely love La Strada! It's the perfect restaurant for anyone wanting an authentic Italian…read moreexperience! Incredible food and the owners and staff are friendly and wonderful. I usually get the Ribeye with herb butter (Bistecca alla Griglia) and it's always cooked to perfection! I also recommend the Steamed Clams in white wine and garlic sauce (Cozze o Vongole al Vapore) and for dessert the traditional Tiramisu.

5 stars for service - 3 for food This place was decent food,…read morenothing super nom. We had a large group and they did great with the good service and bringing everything out mostly together, kept water filled and dealt with all the requests well. Alfredo was good, shrimp were a bit overcooked but better than under! Heard the chicken marsala was good (but lightly breaded so ask if you're gluten free), the chicken panino was huge & looked good. They do have lunch specials: mozzarella caprese panino, and the veggie frittata was good. Heard the monte cristo was meh. Overall I would go back and try other things.

You got to know somebody to get into this fantastic Italian Social Club. Once you have the…read moreinvitation, you are set for a fantistic dinner and social experience. Just entering the building you know your in for a good time. There are two bars and one is located in their old time dance floor auditorium. The drinks are reasonably priced and get you primed for dinner. They ring the dinner bell at 7:00. The dinning hall is loud and festive. You sit at round tables of 8 people. Do not worry if you do not know anybody because by the end of the meal you will all be best friends. The Galileo Club serves dinner family style. It starts out with a plate of anti-pasta, rolls, then salad, pasta, an entree and finally dessert with a shot of brandy. At the time of this writing the price was only 30 dollars. Wow!!! Did I mention wine was included and the pasta plates are refilled upon request. The Galileo Club is a fun place to socialize and have a great meal.

Great Italian club great food located in Richmond…read more I'm glad to be a member beautiful bocce ball courts, fantastic food, and great people Joke

Booked an even at BBG Studio and the venue was really nice and roomy and clean everyone loved the…read morelayout and the owner accommodated us and made sure it was convenient, the sound system and decor was very nice and the location and parking was perfect! I would highly recommend this event venue!

Had an event at this studio and it was amazing. The owner made sure to keep in contact with us and…read moremade the night perfect. He even helped us find a videographer for the night which was amazing. We're definitely planning on using this event again. Clean, big, and perfect for all events!