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.

Fireside is such a gem of a neighborhood bar. I've been going here regularly for the past 3 years…read moreand it's always a good time. Whether it's drinking, dancing, trivia, ukulele lessons, football (multiple games on - perfect for Fantasy), or just a nightcap coz we don't want the night to end, Fireside never disappoints. The crowd is eclectic and varies depending on what event is going on but everyone is always inclusive. The bartenders are not just cool and friendly, but they'll put the smack down if there's shenanigans. They may not know our names but they remember our faces and if we haven't been around in a while. They used to have food (the best flatbread pizzas!) but now they let you bring in outside food. They have cool merchandise that I see adults and future patrons rockin'. I hope they bring back the Fireside chonies!

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.

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.

I can't say the staff nor the environment were warm or inviting based on my pickup experience…read more(things were quite delayed, but to be fair it was dinner time midweek). I ordered the house special vermicelli noodle plate. The portion was fine but it was on the greasier side and lacked flavor. I took a bite of the shrimp and noticed it wasn't cleaned well. That kinda did it for me. I ordered dinner to go, so I can't speak to the late night vibes, but it's a shockingly large location. I get the feeling maybe people come for the food, and if they do it's likely out of late night convenience.

Awesome friendly place. Great place to watch a game and hang with some good people. Friendly staff,…read moreand good drinks at a reasonable price

Amazing drinks and amazing staff! Great setting inside with tons of fun bar games definitely a…read morestaple in alameda!

So many yummy menu options!! You'll have to go back often in…read moreorder to try everything!! Great service especially with Kat and Sean

I came here last night for a personal event. I told the owner that I was not going to do a review…read moretonight, but he actually stated for me to do one... so here it goes. For the event, we had reserved labels on our tables. The waiter took drink orders, then food orders. I came late and requested to be the last one to place a food and drink order because I did not want to hold the others up. The waiter forgot about me. He never returned. Fortunately, a waitress was bringing something over to a table buddy of mine and I was able to place my order with her. However, I ordered 2 drinks. One was supposed to come immediately after ordering and the other with my food. The waitress said she was going to try to plan the one with my food so it came out together. She forgot about my 1st drink until reminded almost 20 mins later. I ordered my food which was $17.50 sliders with a substitute of fries $2.. and add bacon $2. When my food came, it came with some sort of greens (Arugula salad..I think) and a side of fries. I don't understand why I got salad because I substituted it for fries. My fries came out first, which made no sense because I ordered my food together. However, upon tasting the fries.. they were cold in some parts..smh. I sent them back for hot fries. The sliders seemed overcooked because they were dry. I'm used to sliders being juicy and soft. My sliders were hard...smh. I did not bother to send them back because I was with many people and I really did not feel like going through the motions tonight..as I normally would have of my food order is just wrong. When the bill came, I noticed that they charged me $9 for a large fries. If it was only +2 to substitute... why did I get charge that? I went on and paid it without complaints. There were at least 4 ppl who ordered food before me and they still did not get their food and it was like an hour passing. I had 2 glasses of wine (Malbec & Blanc). Both were good. I loved the fact that they had karaoke. However, I disliked the fact that people who had gone once still went a 2nd time although there were plenty of people who still had not gone a 1st time. I think this place is chill. They need to do better with accomodating larger parties in both a timely manner and effectively ensuring food is correct, hot and cooked to perfection. I think they probably do best with a table of 4 or 5 ppl. Lastly, it was super hot in here. Yes there are ceiling fans. However, it seems that they have no central air whatsoever. That's ridiculous. Oh BTW.. no waiter ever came back to our table to ask if we wanted to order anything more. They also did not come over to ask if the food was good either. Our finshed plates say in front of us from the time we got it until almost 11pm. I would say that my table received food by 8:30ish.

Charming bar on the corner of park! Can't miss it as the lighting will grab your attention…read more My husband and I were early for our dinner reservation so we decided to grab a quick drink! It was very busy but the bartender was attentive and got to us in an appropriate time. They don't serve food but you can order from Other places and have it delivered. We noticed everyone was getting food delivered from the burger place next door. Would definitely stop by again if we're in the area!

I have been going to Lucky 13 for years, sometimes weekly on Sundays after chores and it is a great…read moreplace to hang out (especially Halloween but really anytime), see people you know, you will get it know, and feel relaxed. Love the atmosphere inside, bartenders are friendly, beer is great, Scolaries is next door with amazing food, and on a beautiful day you can sit in the front and back patio and enjoy the weather.

Came here randomly with my partner and it ended up being one of our favorite spots in Alameda…read more She got the wonton soup with chicken and tea, and I had a Thai tea plus the mango stir fry with steak. We also shared the lemongrass fries. Everything was honestly amazing. The flavors were super balanced, portions were solid, and nothing felt like an afterthought. The service stood out too, very attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and relaxed. I can already see myself coming back and ordering the exact same thing again. If you're exploring new spots in Alameda, this is definitely worth a stop.

(4/5) Our surgery…read morecrew decided to invade Dragon Rouge in Alameda for a group dinner, and it turned into one of those meals where the food and the atmosphere both get their moment in the spotlight. We started with two plates of calamari for the table. They were fine--crispy enough, not bad at all--but nothing that made the table fall silent in amazement. Solid appetizer, just not the headliner. The real star of the night? The steak-wrapped mango. We ordered two plates and honestly could've ordered a third. Something about that sweet mango paired with savory steak just works. It's that sweet-meets-umami combo that makes you pause mid-bite and think, "Okay... that's actually really good." For my entrées I went a little wild and ordered both the steak clay pot and the salmon clay pot. I ate the steak there and took the salmon home for later. The steak clay pot was excellent--rich flavors, comforting, and exactly the kind of dish you want when you're sitting down with a big group and taking your time. The salmon clay pot, though, was just okay when I had it later. Maybe it's one of those dishes that really shines fresh out of the kitchen. Also, the portion felt a little small for the $20-ish price range. Where Dragon Rouge really pulls ahead is the setting. The views of the bay are great--you can see the bridge leading into Alameda, and it's apparently one that lifts for boats coming through. I didn't catch it opening while we were there, but even just watching the water and the lights around the bay added a cool vibe to the night. Another big plus: they were super accommodating for groups. We had a work dinner from surgery and they even let us bring in two cakes, which was really nice of them and made the whole night feel relaxed and celebratory. If I'm judging strictly on food, it's probably around a 3 out of 5. But add in the views, the group-friendly vibe, and the overall experience, and it easily climbs to a 4 out of 5. Great spot for big parties, work dinners, or just a relaxed night with a view of the bay. I'd definitely go back.

I might be giving this place 5 stars, because I expected run-of-the-mill bar food. But…read more.. Everything was very tasty! A little pricey but, after eating the food, I didn't really mind.

Not a bad place for a drink with friends. The crowd was definitely a bit older than my wife and I…read morebut the people there were definitely having a great time. What brought us there in the first place was we were looking for a late night meal but unfortunately the kitchen was closed by the time we arrived. That's something to take note of if you're looking for a bar with food, after 9pm. A major plus though is their parking lot. It's right outside the building and you have multiple points of entry from the front and back of the bar. For the drinks they were fairly priced. I hope if I come here again it'll be during a time I can try their food. For now, I'll give the place 3/5. This is a good spot, and has their regulars. I just wish we got to experience more of the place, and at a time when it was more lively.

This is a nice café to enjoy a great tasting Vietnamese coffee. What I appreciated about our server…read morewas that she took the time to help us place our order and even more provided us with an ice tea that was incredibly refreshing and unlike anything else I've ever experienced before. I see myself returning at some point in the near future and hope to come back sooner than later. One thing to take over is the parking situation, people often park next-door in an abandoned building as there literally is almost no parking whatsoever other than on the street, which is hard to come by. 4/5.

Good service! I will be back! All staffs very friendly! Nice decorating and clean! Price is ok !read more

So many people told me to come by Sobre Mesa, but I'm so busy that when I finally stopped by, it…read morewas well worth the wait. The first thing you notice is the beautiful ambiance of decor there. It felt like I was on vacation in Costa Rica. The house speakers playing Latin and Dominican music def set the tone that this was a place rich in culture. I must say that the server Kimmy as well as Crista the bartender were both bright spots. The food was awesome as well. The steak was served to temperature (med rare) and the dealers choice rum cocktail was phenomenal. What made this dinner visit special was the fact that the chef came from behind the window to check on everyone. Being in hospitality for 30 years, I can say that I know genuine passion when I see it. Not only did this visit make me happy that it is located in my home town of oakland, but to know that top chef talent chef Nelson, took a community shot with everyone at bar made it feel like home. Cheers to Sobre, they got it right!

I was in downtown Oakland for work and we wanted late-night food and drinks to catch up over. She…read morerecommended Sobre Mesa--she'd heard good things. The ambiance was dark, moody, trendy, and romantic. It was pretty busy around 10pm on a weeknight. Service was good. We enjoyed queso de hoja fundido ($18), tater tots, and I enjoyed my Island Paradiso cocktail--contrary to some reviews, I felt that it was a strong drink! Everything was delicious. I would be back if I was in the area!