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Cheryl M.

Moxie Steak House is a modern steak house in a beautiful, bright space, semi-open kitchen serving high-quality cuts of beef, other proteins with creative sides including vegetarian options. All items offered à la carte so you pick your protein with options of sides and vegetables. This visit ordered: STARTER: - 4 stars :: Parker House Rolls with a mango compound butter - delicious but the rolls could've been a tad softer and kept warm vs sitting at the kitchen pass as they're ordered. PROTEINS - 3.75 stars :: Filet Mignon - friend said it was like butter and delicious though it was delivered medium vs medium rare :: Duroc Pork Chop - grilled, thick cut. Unfortunately, as soon as it was brought to the table I could tell it would be dry. I didn't see any marbling nor was it juicy...Even with an added demi glace ($5) on the side didn't help much. Next time I'll request it rare with some pink. SIDES - 5 stars :: Loaded potato - can't go wrong and done nicely - fluffy, buttery with bacon bits :: Duck confit Yukon with garlic cloves - simple yet delicious! Potatoes tender but didn't have any crisp I was expecting. :: Grilled Zucchini with halloumi and sweet relish - yummy as you get char, salty from the halloumi cheese, and then a tangy sweet relish DESSERT :: Noted as Strawberry Meringue Tart - essentially a pavlova with freshly sliced strawberries with an amaretto creme anglaise - great flavors but gets a bit chewy and hard to eat...still devoured :) Other dessert option: soft serve ice cream with a pizzelle. Our server, Kara was friendly, professional, efficient and made for a wonderful dining experience. Overall, food good but possibly an off night on the doneness of the meats. Highly recommend a visit. Lot parking with the Alameda Marketplace and to the left as you cross the Park Street Bridge. Weekend brunch offered. Outdoor seating available Price per person inc t/t and non-alcoholic drinks: $100

Bavette medium cooked.
Rene S.

I was craving a steak, so I figured I would give this place a shot. Took a bar seat, the place is nice, but I wouldn't compare it to a typical steakhouse. Since I was unsure of their quality, I didn't want to go with a typical ribeye since that is hard to screw up, so I settled on making my own Steak Frites. Ordered the Bavette with a side of fries and some chimichurri. The steak came uncut, disappointing, if I was plating a bavette I would slice it, specially if its ordered with fries..... Steak was well executed, nice sear, medium internal, good seasoning. But, tough as hell. Yes, I sliced against the grain, however it was like eating a non prepped london broil. Man it sucked. The fries were good. Not as good as McDonald fries. But good. The Chimichuri, well I wouldn't call it that. Fram from a Chimichuri which is also simple to execute. Service was cold, almost like they would prefer if I wasn't there. I may come back and give them a 2nd shot, will probably try the ribeye then, I think they can cook steak well, however I would look at who is supplying the meat and get better quality.

Park Street Entrance
Mike R.

Well, I will start by saying that I am excited about any new restaurant in Alameda that is not Asian, Italian or Mexican, so i am excited to have Moxy. And I do love a good steak! The restaurant is simple and elegant with windows all around. The service was friendly and upbeat. We started with onions strings and tallow fries, yum! We had steaks, mashed potatoes and a salad. Unfortunately, my med-rare filet came out very well. I told our sever that I would have to send it back. I have never sent anything back and felt guilty. She told me that I was paying for a nice meal and should receive it. I thought that was nice. The new steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I enjoyed it more than most. The mashed potatoes were also very nice. A must have! I thought everything was very nice. They also brought a cup of birthday ice cream with sea salt for my wife as we finished. Also, excellent. On the way out, the chef apologized for the overcooked steak. I thought that was nice as well. It was a very nice evening with my family and I already look forward to my next visit.

Mashed potatoes
Cameron C.

Service was exceptional. Food was delicious and interior/presentation of plates was well done. If you can afford an expensive steak, this place is highly recommended! Filet mignon was tender and I savored every bite! I would like to return as soon as possible :)

Caesar salad.  Can youspot the anchovies?
Steve G.

Been wating to try Moxie for a while. Its a smallish restaurant so reservations can be hard to get. Party of 4 on a Sat night. They texted us 20 minutes before our reservation time to tell us our table was ready. Nice touch. Plenty of parking in the shared lot behind the restaturant. Arrived 5 mins early and our table was ready. 3 of us ordered the restaurant week prix fixe special of a caesar salad, steak and fries and soft service ice cream. The other ordered the 14 oz ribeye nad brussel sprouts. The caesar was very good and elevated with 2 anchovies on top. The french onion was quite strong so I watered it down a llittle and it was fine. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the brussel sprouts were tasty. Unfortunately the steak special was a little too salty and was tought he cut and chew. I would have preferred paying more and getting a better steak. The ice cream came in a big bowl with a chocolate cap. Yum! Service was great - very friendly and checked on us to make sure everything was OK. Overall a good experience but didn't knock our socks off.

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Jessica P.

First time visiting this restaurant and food was absolutely delicious! Our waitress, Crissie was so personable, she had great recommendations and she was very attentive without disturbing us too often. The restaurant is nice, love the decor. It's not too fancy, so you can come dressed down or up as a date night. I'm definitely coming back when I'm in the area!

Mac & Cheese w/ Gorgonzola
Erica M.

Brought my husband for his birthday and we really enjoyed ourselves! Cozy, moody vibes, with delicious food. Our server was really personable and attentive too! We ordered: - 8oz Bavette - Brussel Sprouts with Spicy Orange Gochujang Sauce - Classic Mash - Mac & Cheese w/ Gorgonzola - Tableside Caesar Salad - Dungeness Crab cake with a Fennel Lemon Bibb Salad - 2 cocktails My husband loved the Bavette. The mash was *chef's kiss* (buttery goodness). I enjoyed the mac & cheese, but do not get it with gorgonzola unless you LOVE gorgonzola. Everything else was good too. My only gripe was the portion/sizing of the crab cake (for the cost and size, I think you should get at least two). I don't live in Alameda, but would go back if in the area again.

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Jen O.

Came here on an early Sunday night, so it wasn't too busy. We were seated promptly (2 people) The ambiance is on the darker side, but we didn't mind. For appetizers we had: Mashed potatoes - small portion, but perfect for two people or one person if you are really hungry. We liked it. Brussel sprouts - cooked well, but we did not like the citrus taste Caesar salad - we ordered the small Portion and it came with anchovies, which I loved. I don't like a lot of dressing on my salad, so I would ask for less dressing if you are the same Entrees: I had the prime rib which came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. It wasn't bad, but Nothing life changing. For the price: I probably wouldn't order it again. Much rathe pay for the experience at a place like house of prime rib. My partner had the rib eye: medium rare, cooked perfectly so no complaints. Everything is made to share so be prepared to pay for everything extra including all of the sauces like horseradish and Chimichurri. They were about $4 each.

Sabrina C.

Party of four on a Sunday night for a birthday dinner. Can you see Moxie on Instagram reels and decided to give it a try for a special occasions dinner. We made a reservation at least a month in advance, and that went well. We were seated probably once we arrive and the hostess was friendly and fast. The table that we were sat at was a perfect size for the five of us. It was comfortable and clean. The bartender was our server. I forgot to get his name. He was wonderful though he had lots of great recommendations. We started with cocktails that were all delicious. They gave us complementary housemaid chips that were actually really good too. For our main courses, we ordered three of the special Wagyu steaks a chicken pot pie and I myself ordered three appetizers to create a meal. Everything tasted great, cooked to perfection, and our only complaint was the sides were a little small. They were barely shareable. The facilities are extremely clean, so that makes me super happy as I like a very neat and tidy and cleanly restaurant to dine at. I would go back, but I don't think anything stood out as I need to go back to eat that unfortunately. The service was extremely great and that actually makes up for the things that were a little lacking.

Glass of red, awaiting the steak course.
D.wight L.

After slightly a year or so in their initial operations, I finally was able to give them a whirl. This is a steakhouse but a modern one, not those old school ones with dark wood all around and black and white photos. It is dark in there (at night) but it is pretty stylish with urban flair. When I first heard a steakhouse was opening in Alameda, I was a bit skeptical. But now that I've seen it first hand, I gotta say I liked it...a lot even. Their menu is strictly a la carte, which is common for steakhouses. Everything has to be ordered individually. Soup, salad, starch or veggies to go with steak, all have to be ordered separately. I found getting 2 sides is very sharable for 2 diners. Their beef sourcing is also very modern. Instead of using basic USDA graded/fed meat, they'll use smaller ranches/farms right here in California. They may even feature 2 different farms, so you may even get an education on top of a full and happy belly. I'm actually leaning into this type of beef eating as it is more wholesome and sustainable. And since I have cut my beef consumption by a lot these days, I might as well eat more with choice and deliberation versus just what our government pushes on us. Templeton Rye on the rocks ($12/5*) Decent pour and loved how they carried this brand of bourbon. This is naturally aromatic and spicy with sweet fruit esters and a bold cinnamon tinge. So I often don't want to mask it with vermouth or cherries, just a little ice to make the spirit bloom. And that price, Iets just say it can turn me into a reg. Asparagus and Roast Garlic Soup ($10/5*) This was a soup special the night I went. Verbally announced. Perfect fine dining cream soup, silky texture and good asparagus flavor. And they garnish it with thick and chewy hits of lardons (OG bacon), small but garlic-y croutons and maybe some creme fraiche. Equally pleasing for the eye as well as for the palate. Abatti Farms Bavette Steak ($48/5*) Sure they've got filet, strip and ribeyes here, but I'm always looking for more not-so-conventional steak cuts like flat iron, flank, hanger or this, which is also called 'flap meat', But the french bavette just sounds so much more suave. Lol. This flap meat steak is pan seared very aggressively that a thick dark brown crust is achieved. Well salted that biting into the crust with the juicy beefy center was beef encapsulated. I heard angels sing in harmony in my head, as I closed my eyes to let the euphoric wave course through my senses. You can get sauces to try (extra charge) but for my first out, I enjoyed the steak just fine without any extraneous saucing. I had never heard of Abatti Farms but after looking it up, they are a small sustainable farm from the Imperial Valley in Socal that raises Wagyu breeds, so American wagyu. Definitely not as fatty as Japanese raised wagyu but still quality inherent fat within the bites. They also featured steaks from another farm that featured the Holstein breed for cattle. I totally want to take this educational ride with them. Classic Mash ($10/5*) Perfectly smooth and hearty texture. Didn't seem like Yukon golds as it wasn't yellowish, so just basic but enrichened with a good dose of butter and probably cream. Nothing to clash with the beef from being overly rich. Simple and solid. Wild Mushrooms ($10/4*) Good assortment of mushrooms all cut into smaller pieces. Intense mushroom flavor with a good hit of fresh thyme. They do more of a dry sauté, almost seems roasted so made it more intense, almost a tad crisp. Most other mushroom preps are more wet and saucy. But this paired with the intense beef, creamy potatoes and sips of their Rhone selection was just sublime. Cognac and Coffee ($13/4.5*) I was too full for dessert so I asked the bartender to make me one I could just sip on. I said I was kinda in the mood for an Irish Coffee type of drink but said you can do your thing. We settled on a variant by using Cognac, Martell I think they used. Just a touch of real soft cream made for a nice aromatic and slow sipper. Maybe next time I'll request a drop of Grand Marnier or some other liqueur to add another layer of flavor. But great finish to an epic winters meal. Regular status here I come.

Crispy Yukon potatoes
Alissa P.

My husband and I came here on a Sunday evening with reservations at 5:45pm. The restaurant was surprisingly small but got pretty busy by the time we were done with our meal. Our server was really nice and had good suggestions on menu items. We ordered the tomahawk steak to share along with broccolini, mushroom skewers, crispy Yukon potatoes with caviar, beef tallow fries and mashed potatoes. The tomahawk with chimichurri sauce was great. It was cooked rare/medium rare, which is just how we like our steaks. The appetizers/sides were all tasty, but I expected the portions to be a bit bigger for the price. Our favorite appetizer was the crispy Yukon potatoes. The sauce with the caviar was really good. I would definitely order the tomahawk again. Just note that it takes 40 minutes to prepare, so we did have to wait a while before it came out. Since the place was on the smaller side, the tables were pretty close to each other. That didn't bother us though. Our neighbors were nice. I'd be back again and probably order less appetizers/sides and just go for the tomahawk. 4 stars because of the prices/sizes of the appetizers/sides.

Salmon cake and salad! Very yummy. And perfect if you do not want a heavy dinner.
Marnie G.

Food is awesome here! Large portions of the meat dishes! It is pricey! Service is great as well.

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Catherine P.

I've been here a few times for brunch and dinner and my experiences have been pretty great. They have a small but well-curated brunch menu, which also includes a donut cart with fancy artisanal donuts. For dinner they offer nice cuts of beef at a variety of price points, delicious sides and cocktails. Service is courteous, attentive, and friendly and the ambiance is lovely due to the moody lighting and mid-century modern art deco decor. It's a perfect date night spot.

Beet strawberry salad was so good.  Very fresh for the palate.

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Fido would like to know if he can visit Moxie. Also, do you have a doggy burger?

Hello! I am sorry to say the state of California will not allow us to have pets in the dining scenario. We have yet to figure out the logistics of our small patio for these sorts of things. So sorry, no doggie burger 😢. The chef has two great… 

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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.

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0.5 mi
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Came here with my husband and in-laws early on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by a super…read morefriendly man that I believe may be the owner or one of the owners. We were the only party in the restaurant. The menu is extremely interesting, with a focus on slow-roasted meats and a California-Japanese fusion to many elements of their dishes. Because we were a party of five, we were able to try a lot on the menu, with some recommendations from the owner: - Corn fritters: Recommended by the owner, who said they're a best-seller. They were delicious and served with strawberry jam. Moist but with a bit of crumble and crumb. I could've eaten the entire plate myself. - Rotisserie cauliflower: With miso butter and furikake. My husband really wanted to try this. It was good, and he really loved it, but it wasn't a standout dish for me. - Trip's triple: 1/4 chicken, pork shoulder, and tri-tip all on a plate with chimichurri and garlic-jalapeño garum on the side. All of the meat was cooked so well, and the sauces were just delicious. This was a really generous serving of meat; my husband had to take some of it home. - Tsukune sando: Two tsukune (chicken and pork) patties with shredded lettuce, fried shallots, Hapa sauce, and a fried egg. I'm not sure what the Hapa sauce was and didn't ask, but this sandwich was just delicious. The patties were great and this is the first time I've tried tsukune. This was a messy sandwich, so I ate it with a fork and knife, but it didn't impact how tasty it was. I can't remember the dishes my in-laws got, but everyone was really happy with their food and what they couldn't finish, they made sure to take home. However, there's always room for dessert, and we went wild and decided to try all four of them. - Butter mochi: coconut butter cake. This was a table favorite. Rich, moist, delicious, and very unique. - Banana pudding: I'm a fan of banana-based or flavored anything, and this was fantastic. Loved the caramelized banana on top. - Choco PB torte: Definitely the richest dessert of the four. This is perfect if you're a chocolate fan. - Apple crumble: Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Warm and spiced. So good. I honestly can't wait to go back to Spinning Bones. This was a fantastic meal from start to finish and our service was great.

Slow-roasted Rotisserie restaurant with a Japanese influence. They are most known for their meats…read morebut also have Japanese sandos and a large selection of appetizers on menu. We came after going to the Alameda Antique Faire, excited to try is after so long. Michelada: Lager beer, spicy tomato juice, togarashi, fresh limeMy wife ordered this and she said it was fantastic, a great savory Mexican beer cocktail. Shiso Highball: Shiso infused shochu, lemon, ginger beer. Nice and refreshing on a warm day. Corn Fritters: Sweet yellow corn, rice flour, strawberry jam. This was the finest corn-fritter I had since GA and LA. It was so good and highly recommended to order. Mochiko Chicken: fried chicken nuggets, ginger, soy, aioli. Well cooked as well but very close to kaarage and would not get it again. Three Little Pigs: Rotisserie pork shoulder, St. Louis ribs, garlic sausage, tossed greens, pickled jalapenos, BBQ sauce, garlic-jalapeno garum. A little bit of everything pork. The sides are well done as well as the meat, the only thing not so great was the Ribs but I smoke them at home and am used to a stronger taste on them and more tender. Pepper Beef: Tri-tip, chimichurri, umami salt, pickled cabbage slaw, scallions. My kids loved this and destroyed it.

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Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant - oysters

Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant

3.0(551 reviews)
2.6 mi
•$$

Came in on a slow Saturday lunch and sat at the bar. Service was standard, responsive and…read moreprofessional. I ordered a glass of wine and oysters on the half shell. I worried that the wine might be oxidized because the bottle was open, but it the Wente Cab was in good shape. I was glad they had kummi oysters from Washington, but they were not as chilled as I'd like. Any warmer could be a health concern. I ordered Cajun Snapper with clam chowder and mash. The chowder came out good temp, but the crackers were stale and narry a clam could be found in the chowder. Luckily she asked again what my lunch order was, I just said it's fine I'll just pay for what I had so far. 2 stars for the food. Bartender was prompt, so 3 stars total. This place has a lot of potential with great views and decent wine selection.

This was by far the worst service and food I've had in a long time. First we walk in and notice a…read morechild sitting in the bar area coloring and watching some video's on an ipad.... We sat down out on the patio, was given our drinks promptly and then ordered. I had the scramble with sausage, bacon and potato while my wife had the spring rolls and pot stickers. We waited for over 20 minutes for our food and when it arrived, the presentation itself was pretty bad. I cut into my scramble and the eggs weren't even fully cooked, still runny and a couple of my potato's were still hard. My wife ate half of an egg roll and put it aside, same with the potsticker. I went ahead and tried the egg roll and it was mushy inside and the pot sticker meat inside was still cold, I spit that out right away. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this place at all...will never go back

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