On a lively staycation with family visiting from New York we took them to Spinning Bones, which is…read moreso close to where we live and known for amazing food. We sat outside in their parklet and had the most amazing array of food. I had the salmon salad, which was so fresh, and tasted the rainbow rice and was blown away by the corn fritters. The staff at Spinning Bones were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Highly recommend this place for any meal really!

Burgers were so good here! Very juicy! They're known for their meats and so we got their meat plate…read moreas well. Thought it was pretty good but nothing to write home about. Portion sizes are insane here and prices were pretty good! Service was great and ambiance was good as well. I enjoyed being seated outdoors for lunch!

Southshore Cafe, Alameda…read more This is a small, feel-good diner! There are a bunch of regular's here and you can tell everyone seems to know everyone here. What we ordered: Pork Chops from the Breakfast section and Joe's Special: Sauteed Ground Beef with Onions and Spinach. Both were delicious with big portions. The coffee's are continually refilled! This place feels very warm and welcoming. The staffs are always checking up to make sure things are doing great! Food was hot and delicious! We had a great experience dining here and would come back again!

I was in Alameda and craving breakfast, so I searched for a nearby spot and this restaurant came…read moreup. I specifically wanted chicken and waffles. Ordering was a little challenging because chicken and waffles aren't offered as a meal on the menu, so I had to order everything à la carte. I ordered the chicken wings, which came as a plate of six. They were fried very well and had great seasoning. Unfortunately, there was a lot of fat under the skin, which made them difficult for me to eat. The waffle, however, was cooked really well--soft and fluffy with crispy edges. It does have a distinctive flavor that's different from traditional waffle batter. If I had to guess, it tastes like baking powder is used. I really enjoyed the seating. I was able to sit in a small corner nook by myself, which I appreciated. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe felt like a family-oriented, local neighborhood restaurant.

Alameda has such great burger places. Try the blueberry burger. It will surprise you…read more They have fries covered in gravy or sauce, just so decadent and amazing. Like a few indoor stools to sit on, but plenty of seating in the park let outside. Solid burger for sure.

We ordered a chili verde burger and gochujung crunchy chicken filet. We shared the sandwiches…read more The chicken sandwich was outstanding! Enjoyed everyth ing about it! Crunch and sauce balanced well with a little slaw on the inside. **** The promo chili verde burger. Meh *** unsensational and small. Asked for lettuce and tomatoes which made it better. Truffle Parmesan fries were just Parmesan . Disappointed.

I just need to say this. I had reservations and when my woman friend and I arrived, we were…read moreautomatically shuttled to the worst seat in the house near the kitchen. There were numerous empty tables, so I requested one and the person seating us did not look happy about that. I don't know why restaurants always think that they can put women in the bad seats.

Went with a group of 6 ladies tonight and had a great family style meal with cocktails, beer, and…read moremocktails. Service was excellent and I love how the servers have all worked at this restaurant for a long time - staff retention is a rare thing these days. The burrata and prosciutto appetizer was very tasty and the beet salad was refreshing and healthy. We enjoyed the prosciutto pizza that had a nice truffle scent. The pastas were also excellent - we had the oxtail ravioli and the butternut squash agnolotti. The mixed seafood platter was very good and they added additional shrimp and scallops for us. The branzino and salmon were my favorite. Nice selection of cocktails, beer, and mocktails. The dessert menu has a nice variety. We got the zabaglione with berries and the chocolate cake with salted caramel ice cream to end the night. Def a nice place for large groups to get dinner and drinks.

I was in the area for something else and decided to stop in since I was starving. I ended up…read moreordering the kafta burger. It was pretty busy when I walked in and there were only two people working, so there was a bit of a wait. Despite that, the customer service was very kind and they even gave me something on the house for the wait, which I thought was kind of them. I honestly wasn't expecting much, but the burger really surprised me. It was juicy, delicious, and very flavorful. The only thing that caught me off guard was that the burger wasn't fully assembled, the lettuce was on the side. At first it seemed a little unusual, but it was actually thoughtful since it keeps the lettuce from getting soggy. Overall, the food felt like it was made with care. Very good and flavorful. I'd definitely come back!

Delicious. They have several specialty burgers but I always just default to the grass fed…read morecheeseburger. The fries are delicious, and Alameda soda for drinks. Come have a burger. Support your local small business. It's delicious

I was craving hand pulled noodles and I heard this spot was popular for it so why not try it out…read more I ordered the M3 beef combo Malatang (Medium) spicy, they also gave me a free side dish on the house which was really nice of them. The hand pulled noodles were soo stretchy and chewy. The dish itself was very well balanced along with the spice. The side dish that they gave me was cool and refreshing. It complimented the noodle dish really well. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're into hand pulled noodles. Try it out if you like. :)

Been here several times! It will not disappoint!!! The pulled noodles and dumplings are my go to!…read moreThe chile oil is sooooo good and they sell it in a jar to take home! We came for lunch and dined inside. It's a small little space that feels very cozy and we got the tiger salad with the pork dumplings and the lamb slider. It came with one, but these sliders are huge and well worth it. Located right off of Park Street where you can walk off your food in the neighborhood by visiting nearby shops. There is no parking lot but street parking in the neighborhood is available. The restaurant I believe is family owned and very friendly and helpful!

The Bureau 510 is a hidden gem in Alameda serving various burgers, gourmet sandwiches (soft shelled…read morecrab!), fish and chips, salads and a few Chef Specials of Thai, Korean and Japanese dishes. Review is for the London Bus Burger, Louie Louie (soft-shelled crab) and onion rings! The Bureau 510 gets their burgers right: lightly seasoned, not overly handled so you can feel the wonderful texture along with some major juiciness. Also a big plus is their meat-to-bun ratio so you get a nice bite of burger with the sturdy yet soft bun. The Louie Louie looked amazing. My 2 friends ordered that and devoured. It was lightly battered, not greasy and a nice size. Onion rings were house-made and equally light with a beer batter. Delicious! Staff very welcoming, friendly and checked on us a couple of times. Menu has plenty of options to choose from. The Bureau 510 did a great job (has me craving more!) this visit so will definitely return to try items like the fish and chips, clam chowder and Chef Specials. Pricing is in line with other like places. Plenty of metered street parking. Another location in Emeryville I'll need to check out :)

Located on the busy webster st, parking is always hard to find. We managed to find something a…read moreblock or two away in a residential neighborhood. We were seated right away, no wait. Only a few other diners inside. I ordered the beyond burger with onion rings. Onion rings were perfectly crispy. Beyond burger tasted good. No complaints from me! Service was quick and friendly, would come again!

It was my first solo date night as a brand spanking new bay area resident and after a few drinks, I…read morewas ready for a nice dinner. Alley&Vine was the first recommendation via yelp, so off I went. Arrived at around 8pm and was greeted by the wonderful Janet. She was super kind, warm, and welcoming and gave me the option to sit at a table or the bar. Being a solo traveller, I opted for the bar which was honestly great. To Start, I had a Singapore sling. Its rare I see these on the menu so I had to try. It was strong and delicious! So happy with my choice. For food, I had so much meat. The lamb chops to start were incredible. This was served with a little mozzarella + tomato salad with all of the balsamic glaze. Super yummy and perfectly medium rare. Next time, I can just have this on its own. Definitely a star. Next, I had the duck breast which sat on a bed of spinach risotto. Very delicious and also cooked perfectly. Being Taylor, I had to finish out the dinner with another cocktail (lemon drop) that was great and finally I had a little glass of port as my dessert. All in al a great little dinner at Alley & Vine. Thanks again to Janet and the team for some excellent service and incredible food.

My friend and I had stopped in here many moons ago for a dessert, but upon seeing the menu, we…read morevowed to come back, and we finally did! We came on a Friday and we were both starving! We were greeted warmly and we each ordered a drink to start. I got the blood orange sour, which was tasty, and my friend got the strawberry margarita, which she enjoyed. I ordered the seafood pasta, while my friend got the spinach seafood risotto. I will state the obvious, these are just about the two most expensive dishes on the menu, but man, they had heaps of seafood and were absolutely delicious! When I say heaps, I mean the shrimp and scallops were giant, there were mussels and clams and crab meat. 100% worth it! We finished the meal with the tiramisu and that was ok. Honorable mention to our server who was attentive without being overbearing. I would absolutely come back and would highly recommend!

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.

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

After a holiday lunch, we stopped here for a drink. It has been a long time since I stopped at a…read moredive bar. I really enjoyed myself. There seemed to be few changes in this type of bar, but many things are just how I remember them The most significant change to me was the jukebox that connects to the internet so you can play any music you want. You can put extra money in and your selection will move to the top of the playlist. What hasn't changed are friendly people. The evening we were there some guy brought his new puppy. The bartender danced, to a song I had selected, with the woman sitting next to me. In the backroom, he put out pies he had bought for the holiday. People were friendly and talked to me. It was a nice way to end the day.