Always enjoy checking out this spot when in Temescal primarily for the cool/relaxed vibes and…read moreassortment of offerings in the shop. There is a small but might set of records; primarily Jazz, African and some R&B available for purchase. Especially like the album listening area and have picked up at least one album over my last two visits.

Intriguing shoppe with unique items to explore. Plus a chill spa e to hang and enjoy a cup of chia…read more Worth a visit.

Literally your local neighborhood dive bar. You may not know about this place until you actually…read moreare from the area! It's on a quiet street with surrounding houses and apartments. Not in a prime spot for city nightlife, so definitely something iykyk. Walking in, it was a little better than expected. Although, there were all sorts of smells (coming from people maybe?) throughout the bar lol. It's cool there's a pool table on the end of the bar, which is $1 to play. First come first serve. Vibes are chill while they play hip hop music in the back. Everyone mainly sits outside, but they also have a patio that's pretty cute with all the string lights. One man is working, so he's basically the bartender and cleanup of this bar. Does the job if you wanna just grab a drink.

I use the words "Neighborhood dive bar" in only the best possible way. Walkable with the dog and…read moreincredibly dog friendly, this place is the epitome of a neighborhood gathering place. On top of that, the food's really good! Their tacos are tasty, and the sleeper on the menu is the spicy tuna melt. *chef's kiss* from any of our friend group who've had it. The nachos, pretzel, and soups of the day also bring something homey. You can walk in and see island folks you know, or quickly start getting to know a friendly new someone. We love it here. Goose especially.

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!

A Tiki Bar in Alameda?! Sign me up! I just moved to the area and have been missing the tiki bars…read moreback home. Super happy I found this incredible little spot not very far from my new spot! Made a reservation for a Saturday and was able to grab a seat at the bar. This was definitely a necessity. I'll always keep this in mind when planning a visit here. Upon arrival, we were met to cute tiki interior, dollars overhead (my version of heaven), and an incredible staff! It was such a warm and welcoming environment. The staff was mega nice and helped us answer all of our burning questions. The drinks were perfect! I honestly can't remember everything I had, but the menu was expansive and all the drinks were tasty. We got a bit hungry and ordered some empanadas. I loved these! A nice change from other food at tiki bars ive experienced. Awesome visit to Forbidden Island! Im looking forward to visiting again!

Visited this place on a Sunday evening with a reservation for a party of six. The place is so cute…read moreinside, with inviting tropical-inspired bar seating and cozy booths. They also have a large outdoor seating area. As soon as you step inside, you feel like you've been transported to a tropical island--it definitely gives you that vacation vibe! The drinks weren't exactly cheap, but everything we tried was delicious and pretty strong, so we definitely enjoyed them! The service was also friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, such a fun and vibrant spot to hang out and enjoy some tropical drinks!

The location is great, the space is big and the bar tender was awesome. I went for the first time…read moreand I can already tell it won't be my last. My friends said the garlic fries were good and I enjoyed my drink very much. If you want a place that has good drinks and I has nice staff, I'd say Lemondrop is a good place.

Saw this place was highly reviewed and had some interesting fusion bites, so went to check it out…read more The restaurant is cute, they have a nice bar area and some fire pits outside. The wait staff was really nice don't get me wrong, but it took one of us to go up to them (chatting with a regular) to order drinks & food, and another one of us to bother them to pay as well. I think that was biggest qualm though! Just that the wait staff should be slightly more attentive, especially at times when the restaurant is mostly empty. The food was bomb though. We had a tikka pizza, the lemon pepper wings, and French fries. All were super great with the cocktails we ordered. Definitely a great catch up spot with the girlies, I'll probably return and manifest better service.

Food- amazing Service- fast and kind…read more Location- beautiful I sat at the main bar, ordered "la dama" and "flor de maiz", both wonderful. My seat gave me a front row seat to the bartenders and also a full view of the restaurant. It was a wonderful solo brunch & I will definitely be back.

Lovely delivery order! So photogenic and super flavorful too…read more - paella perfectly cooked, studded with so much protein throughout, tangy, punchy in flavor - taquenitos, never had these, lightly fried dough dusted with sugar and filled with beef, the sauces were guac and a sweetly sour concoction, so so good! - Leche de Tigre, a bit salty for me, but loved the Peruvian corn, good heat and all the seafood Satisfying and unique cuisine. Definitely would want to stop in-person one of these days!

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!

Service, chill and friendly. The food was amazing, drinks were even better. Came to stay for work…read morewith my partner and wanted to get a few oysters....giant, fresh and full of flavor. The Korean short ribs were out of it his world! Worth the drive from Sacramento and always a must when in town.

Great service and the food was yummy. The mimosa craft was just enough to share for two could've…read moredone three people. We felt welcomed from the first point of coming in to our departure. Everyone said hello status and constantly checked on us. It was a nice experience.

[Out-of-Towner Review]…read more Lunch at Almond and Oak was delicious and the perfect pit stop in our day of exploring the east bay. I ordered the NY Steak Sandwich ($21) on housemade focaccia, grilled thinly sliced new york strip, gruyere, heirloom tomato, grilled onions, arugula, sundried tomato aioli, & mixed greens. It was divine, the buttery focaccia was magical. Oddly, it tasted like mushroomsC but there weren't any on it...I checked three times. The housemade lemonade was very tart. A little more than I'd prefer, but definitely fresh. I absolutely loved the layout of the restaurant and where we were seated, right by the open windows at the front. It was such a nice day our seats were prime real estate. The one thing I didn't vibe with was how our server interrupted our conversation about the cash I needed change for her tip. She essentially was like, "just" leave me a 40% tip. I really didn't want to, but I was also not interested in making it awkward for all of us involved. Overall, highly rated for a reason and I'd come back because the food was good.

Our go-to cocktail spot in Alameda. We've been here many times now, and it never disappoints. Great…read moredrinks, good service, and a chill, comfortable atmosphere. My favorite part is their collection thoughtful, balanced, complex drinks. If you want a variety of delectable old fashioneds with different spirits -- you're in luck! ---- Drinks ---- The cocktails are the main reason we keep coming back! Old Fashioned menu. They actually have several varieties and I've really appreciated how they use a different spirit for each! I won't review every single one, but you can't go wrong based on what flavor profile you want. They're all relatively sophisticated, balanced, spirit-forward, and consistently well made. The rest of the cocktail menu is equally thoughtful. Complex, creative, and well executed without trying too hard or going over the top with flavors or presentation. The food is delicious as well although we're usually just here for drinks before/after a meal. More small bites than full meals, but everything we've had has been tasty and pairs well with the drinks. We really enjoyed the empanadas; great flavor and execution. ---- Environment ---- Warm, cozy, and stylish -- but not pretentious or obnoxious. Music volume is always at a level where you can actually have a conversation, which I really appreciate! It does get busy, especially on weekends, but it's never been extreme. We've been seated immediately or only with a short wait most times. ---- Service ---- Friendly, welcoming, and attentive! Always had good experiences with the staff even when busy. Most of them have good recommendations. ---- Tips ---- Make a reservation if you can! Walk-ins are definitely possible, though you may end up sharing a larger communal table. We've done it before and honestly didn't mind. The bathroom can occasionally have a bit of a wait. ---- Overall ---- Love this place. It's become our go-to spot whenever we're in the mood for great cocktails and a relaxed evening and want a reliable experience. One of my favorite cocktail bars in Alameda.

This spot has very good cocktails. This time I tried Georgia on my Mind, it has cognac and peach…read moreliqueur. My friend has the chicken sliders with fries. Good choice. Server was helpful and attentive. Cheers!

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!