Staff are really nice and will check in on you during your meal if you need anything…read more The beef tofu stew was really good. Perfect on a cold day! I did notice it was oilier compared to the last time I came. But it was still delicious. The kimchi they give for side dish is really good. Fish cake is good too! The beef bulgogi was nicely flavored and delicious! I like to wrap it with the lettuce they give and sandwich it with the side of kimchi.

Went with a group of friends and ordered a bunch of dishes to share: corn cheese, rose tteokbokki,…read moresoy-marinated crab, fried chicken, galbi tang, rice balls, and bossam. Everything was pretty solid, and we had a good variety of dishes to try. The service was great and fast, and the restaurant was clean and bright. My favorites were definitely the bossam and rose tteokbokki--I'd order both again for sure. The bossam was great for sharing, and the rose tteokbokki was creamy and flavorful. Overall, a fun spot for a group dinner if you want to try a little bit of everything!

Ok... Nine out of Ten. Attentive server…read more Awesome food Good amount of food Sauce was

Mehhhh Hang Ten has fell off imo. Maybe I'm late.. but it's noticeable because they are never busy…read moreanymore. My recent visit was absolutely disappointing. Staff was not attentive at all. Dirty walls and restroom... no check ins... water refills... Cracker for seafood came when we were already almost finished eating.. no salt/pepper/lemons.. overcooked fries... closed mussels... empty clams... 18% auto gratuity, 3% card transaction fee.. $432 for 6 people.. And to top it all off, a stomachache instantly after eating that carries into the next day.. just let that all sit in.

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.

* Great service with a fun mix of welcoming food and Asian unc karaoke nights…read more** U know it's legit when they have a spicy noodle that comes with a warning from the staff *** Great for takeouts and for sit-in casual dinners **** Very worth coming into South Shore for this spot

Been a sucker for Thai style beef noodle soups lately. The one here was pretty respectable - good…read moreamount of protein and flavorful broth. My only gripe about it is the price. The menu is pretty pricey. They do have occasional deals like dollar oysters, which I think it's only available on weekdays because I didn't see it on the weekend. This is a high 3* for me so rounding to 4*.

This is some of the best seafood I have had in a very long time! When I first walked in, I was a…read morelittle hesitant, but a wonderful young server greeted me right away and encouraged me to try the food, assuring me that I wouldn't be disappointed--and she was absolutely right! The restaurant is beautiful, spacious, and very inviting. The outdoor area is dog-friendly, and the entire location is so charming that I would even recommend it for a date. You can also enjoy a nice walk around the area afterward. Most importantly, the seafood was incredibly fresh and delicious. I truly enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back!

I'd go here if this place is a last option. Other than that I wasn't happy with the calamari. The…read morecalamari was soggy, I could still taste the batter was wet and not fully fried. I appreciate the view of the water and the boats. Food came out fast and staff are very friendly. Free refills on fountain drinks!!

Service was amazing! We had the manager, Niffy, serving us, and he was super charismatic and made…read morethe experience even better. The owner, Danny, also came out and introduced himself, checked in on how we were enjoying the food, and told us the story behind the origin of The Salty Pearl. The food and drinks were great. We almost tried everything on the menu and even got a bottle of wine. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this spot!

Service really needs improvement in terms of pacing and attention. Staff were all nice but they…read moreseemed very understaffed for a busy weekend lunch. Grilled oysters took forever. We had to ask for water, flag down another server so we could order more items, ask for more napkins (which never came)...they need shade badly by the window seats, got wayyyy to hot for our party. But thankfully the food was very tasty. Great oysters (raw and grilled!), mussels, garlic bread, anchovies, ceasar salad and prosciuttn + melon plate. Good deal too with wine bottle. Hence 3 stars despite pretty bad service. If the sun wasn't blasting and the servixe so slow, we would have had dessert too.

Delicious food and waterfront ambiance. The staff and servers were really nice as well.read more

This was my first time, on this side of Oakland. It was rather surprised and frankly shocked at the…read morevast menu items available on the menu it's up. They had the traditional bar food as well as an interesting combination of traditional Vietnamese dishes. I already had bar food before, so I wanted to try traditional Vietnamese so I got the lemongrass chicken vermicelli. Omg- it was so delicious and tasty. I loved all the sweet sour and spicy flavors and how everything going so perfectly with the vegetables and rice noodles!! my boyfriend actually made fun of me because surprise me, I ate a whole bowl! I wasn't too hungry, but the vermicelli tasted so delicious especially after I poured that sweet and sour sauce over everything and I actually ate the whole entire bowl and I forgot to take a picture of my food!! Lol ughhhhh The service was quick and adequate. The server was very understanding with a larger group party and some of the older Uncle were taking a while to order. Lol. I thought it was quite funny, but the Environment reminded me of -perhaps shipyard almost like TGIF Fridays if it was on a boat?! If that makes any sense? I will definitely come back here again since my boyfriend left his burger, and I had his fries and they were tasty and crunchy! And I definitely love the lemongrass chicken vermicelli!

I actually haphazardly stumbled upon this place a few months back after hanging out at a brewery…read morenext door. After scoping out the vibes of the place and the menu, I told myself to make sure to give this a shot. The place is in a redeveloped corner of Alameda right next to the bay. Probably used to be Navy base grounds back in the day. But now there's a couple of blocks worth of hip warehouse-y type of buildings, mostly restaurants, beer spots, some lofts and a little retail commerce. Very happening even though the surrounding area is a ghost town. Dining area not too big, maybe a couple of rooms that can hold about 20-30 heads each. Think there's another room for a private party/overflow. Decor pretty minimalist and stark. Service on the upscale side but in my stay, matched the decor, very minimalist and stark. Efficient enough but a little terse with little emotion. But I know service personality can differ from time to time or person to person. Just my obsy for one out. Daily Crudo ($20/4*) I think this rotates daily. Our choices that day was hamachi or a house smoked sturgeon. The sturgeon really piqued my interest but then it really wouldn't be a 'crudo' anymore would it, since I relate crudos to something 'raw-ish'. So I chose the hamachi. Very pretty plating, I love symmetry and balance. The thin slices of hamachi were indeed fresh, sitting in a stealthy pool of yuzu and olive oil. There are some fresno pepper slices and microgreens that garnish and a delicious nori cracker to break and accompany the crudo. This went really well with my glass of Fume Blanc. Caeser ($17/4.5*) We split this salad as their version sounded super cool. A miso-tinged Caeser dressing, lots of rustic garlic croutons and feathery soft grated parm and a soft-boiled egg. I love properly made Caesers and this was one of the best and unique versions I've ever had. The umami punch and the diverse textures just hit with me. A tad salty for a salad, but the crunchy and refreshing lettuce was able to absorb the salt blast. Huge salad too, like ideal for splitting and ridiculously large if for 1. Beef Short Rib ($43/4*) This was on special that night, and since I wasn't feeling Steak Frites (their only other beef entree option) this kinda fell on my lap. Very heavy and hearty dish. The short rib part was impeccable, super tender, gotta be sous vide. Perfectly seasoned with braising elements completely penetrated into the meat. There was a coarse gravy/sauce that covered which was okay, may have been the braising liquid just pureed. Served atop a huge pile of some risotto that I didn't inquire about. This risotto is what made the dish especially heavy. I ate most of it and it put me in a heavy carb coma. Lol. But there was a nice serving of perfectly cooked broccolini which helped balanced out the rich beef and carb heavy risotto. Chocolate Bar ($13/4.5*) Shared this for dessert as I really couldn't take more than just a few bites after the filling entree. But was this impressive, like high end dessert quality. Whoever does the desserts here definitely has some pedigree. The precision cut bar consisted of 3 layers. A brownie layer; a Bailey's mousse; and a salted caramel layer. I was loving the texture of all the different layers playing on one another. And every flavor was distinct without being overly sweet, which hit the right chords with me. A thick ganache garnished off to the side, which was good but just seemed a bit overkill with the already chocolate dominant bar. I think a cream element would have been a better contrast instead of rich chocolate on rich chocolate. But very minor quip on an otherwise skillful dessert. I finished the last few sips of my glass of Rhone with this dessert, and it left me one happy camper. I would definitely return as their style with flavors hits an accord with me. A little French, a smidge of Japanese and a lot of California. Rounding to a fiver, as this place made me more happy than not.

The food was as visually beautiful as it was a party in my mouth. Emily was a fantastic server…read morewith her welcoming smile and positive demeanor that kept just the right amount of attention on us. We had the buratta, the mixed greens salad, the duck and the pasta. We finished up with the chocolate bar dessert. This was the most incredible culinary experience I've had in a really long time and I was so happy to have it. The fresh pasta with the fresh English peas in the carbonara sauce was so light and flavorful. The duck was crispy and moist. The salad was gorgeous with edible flowers sprinkled in. It was just a treat all the way around. Thanks so much. Heather

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!

We came as a party of 7. Great ambiance for happy hour!! $1 oysters and fun drinks (but we didn't…read moretry this time). Note that there is a limit to 30 oysters per table. I really like how they let you build your seafood experience exactly how you want it, from the type of seafood to the seasoning and spice level. The only thing was I think the spice level could've been kicked up a notch. Our table ordered a mix of oysters, garlic noodles, Cajun fries, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, which came with corn, potatoes, sausage and hard boiled egg! The seafood was fresh and the sauce coated everything nicely without being overwhelmingly salty, and the corn and potatoes soaked up all the seasoning. All for a very reasonable price if you get the combo, which comes in 3 different tiers! The oysters were a standout--fresh, briny & I loved all the different sauces like horse radish and cocktail on the side. I do wish the fries were a bit more crispy and could've gone heavier with the Cajun seasoning, but that's personal preference. The atmosphere is casual, lively, and perfect for big groups. If you're looking for a customizable seafood boil with fresh oysters, fun drinks, and plenty of options to build your ideal meal, Rockin Crawfish is definitely worth a visit

I was very disappointed with my recent takeout order. Before placing my order, I specifically asked…read morewhether the crawfish were live, and the waitress told me they were available. Based on that conversation, I expected fresh live crawfish, which was available Tuesday when I ordered from DoorDash the previous time. After I got home and opened my order this time. it was clear that the crawfish had been frozen. If the restaurant serves frozen crawfish, that's fine, but customers should be given accurate information when they ask directly about the product right? I feel misled because I relied on what I was told when making my purchase. Transparency is important, and I hope the restaurant does a better job communicating with customers about whether their crawfish are live or previously frozen. VERY DISHONEST BUSINESS SMH.