I'm not sure if I was just extremely craving brunch after a long night out the day before but I…read moreloved this place! I would highly recommend making a reservation if you can as it can get packed. We got lucky and called in a few hours before for our large party of 10 and another party had cancelled. It's a very open space with a modern rustic atmosphere. Our server was very accommodating and checked in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. We ended up getting bottles of champagne for the mimosas at the table before settling in and ordering our individual meals. I ended up ordering the chive scrambled eggs. The eggs were scrambled to perfection and that bacon??? Just the right amount of crisp. I almost ordered extra because it was that good. Also, do NOT sleep on their housemade hot sauce. I put it on my eggs and it gave it the extra kick I needed because I love spicy food. I also ordered the french toast to split with my friend for a little sweet treat to go with my savory meal. I didn't enjoy this as much but mostly because it's a different take on french toast and I was craving a classic version. Still good but just know that it might not be what you expect. When I'm in Oakland again, I'll definitely need to circle this one back or even check out their lunch or dinner menu.

Came here for lunch with a friend at 1 PM on a Saturday. We came 15 minutes late after our…read morereservation because of parking and they were understanding of it. As soon as you walk in, you're hit with the smell of a campfire from the oven. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous with an Art Deco design. The ambiance is cozy but elevated. Benedict (buttermilk biscuit, dungeness crab cakes, marinated swiss chard & beet greens, herbed hollandaise, poached eggs & mixed greens): I'm not a huge benedict person because they can feel heavy, but this one was fantastic. I loved the textures and flavors of the crab cakes pairing with the greens and vegetables. It felt balanced and not too creamy or exhausting to eat. It definitely stands out from the run-of-the-mill brunch benedict. Vegetable Hash (roasted sweet potatoes, garnet yams, sunchokes, cauliflower, cremini mushrooms, celery root & onion, savoy spinach & poached eggs): This was also delicious and also set itself apart from the standard brunch hash. I loved the different vegetables in it besides being just potatoes and onions. The mushrooms and root vegetables worked really well together. Everything was well-seasoned. I'm glad we ended up choosing these dishes even though neither were my original top choices (I decided on the menu with my friend). It made me feel like you can choose anything and it'd be a banger. We were quite full from these dishes, and we forget we also ordered beignets to come out last. They were fluffy and mostly air (but not in a bad way). The service throughout the meal was good. We were checked on from time-to-time and our waters were refilled, although I wish the water glasses were a little bigger. One small thing to note was that we were given the check while we were still eating, even though the restaurant was still seating people despite it being close to closing time. Unsure if/why we were rushed like this. Overall, this was a memorable brunch spots I've been to in the Bay (dare I say one of the best?). We left smelling like a campfire. I would recommend it.

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!

Servers were nice and food came in quick. Didn't love that most of the chairs were still unflipped…read morewhen we got there but that is a nit pick. The food itself was "meh". The oysters didn't taste fresh and the crab & avocado tasted ammonia-y as what you also get with non-fresh seafood. My husband said his corn hash tasted sour and gave him a stomach ache. The French fries were great though... that was the only part of the meal I felt enthusiastic about. The ambiance was fine and the upstairs part is kid friendly. I wouldn't go here again.

Coming here for a casual lunch was a great opportunity to experience the flavors of native American…read morefoods. Located in the Fruitvale area right next to the BART station, you will need to be mindful of where you park. Since we were here on a Sunday afternoon we were able to utilize the BART lot for free. The interior is bright, simple and open space with several tables. We chose to dine outside under the giant tree covered patio. It's a nice relaxing space, and the owners do a good job of keeping the panhandlers from bothering the diners. The girls running the store on this Sunday were super sweet, attentive and helpful throughout our stay. The four of us shared several dishes and all were really quite good. Everything was very fresh and well prepared. Know before you go... Wahpepah's Kitchen specializes in true native American cuisine. The food is simply prepared, fresh and local which means the menu may change depending upon what is available locally as the seasons change. I love that aspect, and their commitment to sourcing fresh local products. Of all the items we ordered, I personally loved the bison frybread and bison tacos (meat eater here), the mushroom and pumpkin seed mole and the Three Sisters veggie bowl were also great.

Small shop but gets crowded fast! We had reservations, so we were good to go! :-)…read more Every single thing we ordered was delicious. We tried: Hibiscus Tacos Bison Meatballs (A personal favorite!) Kickapoo Bison Chili Hibiscus & Corn Silk Tea (So refreshing!) Interestingly, the meal reminded me of flavors from different parts of the world--it's amazing how cooking styles diffuse globally. The frybread has strong similarities to a Cantonese fried dough called ham chim peng (sometimes served plain like this, or stuffed with red or sweet lotus paste). The bison chili also vaguely reminded me of a hearty minestrone soup, albeit with a richer tomato base. Our absolute standouts were the meatballs and the corn silk tea. Definitely a spot worth checking out, just make sure to book ahead! Service was good.

Happy August! I…read morecame here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. They offer bottomless mimosas ($20 per person). We made reservations just in case but it wasn't really that busy when we arrived. We all ordered different dishes. Their mimosas are okay! The lady pouring it poured majority champagne and a drop of orange juice LOL Food was good. I ordered the vegan fish and chips! I was quite surprised to see this on the menu. The fish is actually just tofu fried in batter. The tartare sauce was good. Overall, this place is pretty good. I would revisit again if in the area!

Walt from Walt's Adventures in Alameda, California at a restaurant called Hobnob…read more This caused eatery has both indoor and outdoor dining. Street parking is available but challenging. The food all had the heart of a fine cook. The mac n cheese was to die for and the Gouda burger never stood a chance. Each dish was filled with flavors and was highlights of our experience. This selection is perfect for families or even to host business meetings where conversations can be conducted. The lack of a star was the result for timing as we waited to receive each of our selected items from the waters, to the extra utensils to having our appetizers and main courses presented together rather than separate. I would still highly recommend Hobnob for the meals were awesome.

Toasty's Breakfast Burritos is a ghost kitchen* at the Oakland Food Hall in East Oakland. Their…read moremenu mainly offers: Breakfast Burritos, Bagels and Tots, and drinks. Everything is either delivery or pickup. No table service or dine-in. DoorDash (DD) was offering a promo to try this restaurant, so I decided to place an order. In the morning I ordered: Spicy Chorizo Breakfast Burrito and an order of Tater Tots. The delivery arrived in a reasonable time, with a short delay at the pickup. How was the food? Nothing special Tater Tots, (3/5): Not very crispy or hot. Tiny ketchup cup. Microwaved? Doesn't seem fresh from a fryer. Chorizo Burrito, (3/5): Big 21-oz burrito for $9.99. Not a bad price for such a heavy burrito. You can make 2 meals out of it. Yes, it has spicy chorizo, eggs, taters, and cheese. But if you want more add-ons, you have to pay more. Otherwise, it's just a regular breakfast burrito. Overall, a good burrito. 3-Stars. ----------------------------------------------------- * What's a ghost kitchen? A ghost kitchen is a restaurant with no dining room, and in this case....no front counter. Everything is pickup or delivery. Sales are done thru apps or a website. Don't go to the address looking for a real restaurant. It's the Oakland Food Hall.

NEVER AGAIN. I gave "Toasty" several chances, and he was never able to fulfill even the simplest…read moreorders. Missed items, no salsa or hot sauce provided, no paper plates or condiments provided, and the food was crappy. I really hoped that I would stumble upon some decent food and competent service here, but I was tragically mistaken. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different outcome. I guess I was insane for a little while with this business; no longer. I won't be back. And to all of you reading this, I strongly encourage you to STAY AWAY.

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!

Been here for a few Father's days cuz my husband loves this place. So far in our visits we've…read moretried: corn fritters, beet salad, St. Louis pork ribs, Trip's Triple, Tsukune Sando, Fried Chicken Sando, Pork Roti, and many of the speciality sodas like POG etc. It's been a solid 5 star place so far, we've only come for special occasions. However last Thur we came for dinner and brought some friends who were excited to try this place for the first time. Beet salad: 5/5 Ribs: 5/5, coleslaw: 1/5 why is the coleslaw not good? It's very soggy and wet and taste old, not crisp and refreshing as it should be... Pls improve the recipe for this... Our to-go order was close to $40, for some ribs and coleslaw, coleslaw did not eat Chicken Sando: 4.5/5 Pork Roti: 3/5 good flavor but pork was chewy and fatty Corn fritters: 4.5/5 Trips Triple: Tri-tip was good 5/5, but not a fan of the chicken 1/5, pork shoulder ok 2/5 would only order the tri-tip again from this combo Service was fine and ambiance cool

This gem of a place has been here for over four years, and we've finally tried it out. We wasted…read moretime since we felt it was far from us, but it was just laziness. Shane on us. Don't be like us and wait since this place is a fine dining haven! From the ambience to the design of the restaurant to the excellent customer service to the spectacular food & drinks, it seemed everything was on point. Here's what we ordered: Crab and avocado Wedge salad Pork chop Duck breast We look forward to our next dining experience!

Our experience at Ceron Kitchen (CR) was mediocre overall. The standout feature of the experience…read morewas waiting staff who were all patient, attentive, courteous and friendly while remaining professional. Unfortunately, the food was not more than OK. My partner ordered the chicken breast that came with a sort gravy on top with a side potato purée. I ordered the filet mignon with potato purée that was loaded with bacon, chives, sour cream and blue cheese. Both of our orders came with a sparse selection of 3-4 stalks of asparagus that had some yellowish color. It didn't have the freshest taste. My filet mignon was rather small in size, not much flavor and the potato puree could be something better when made at home (I.e. nothing outstanding). The calamari and gnocchi appetizers were OK but not more elevated than what we could get at a conventional diner. The presentation was somewhat reminiscent of cafeteria food. We were disappointed though still finished our meal. The atmosphere at CK is lit just right for romance without being too dark, completely clean, relaxed yet unsurprisingly quite empty for a Saturday night. The value of the meal was not reflective of the high rating that attracted us to CK in the first place. We likely will pay what we did for a better overall dinner experience elsewhere and consider trying out CK for brunch.

The food and service was lovely. For the appetizers, we ordered from the happy hour menu. We got…read morepork belly skewers (4/5), onion rings & parmesan fries (5/5), wings (4/5), calamari (5/5), and German sausage (5/5). For the entrees we got the London bus (5/5), chick'n bureau (5/5) and pad kee mao (5/5). This place is such a gem. I would definitely come back. Only thing that sucks is that parking can be difficult as it is steeet parking.

Not crowded, great music, big screen television, nice bathrooms. A bar, great service from the get…read morego. I had the chick n bureau with regular fries. You don't have to ask for extra napkins either.