My wedding anniversary quickly approached and as usual, my wife and I will go out to eat at a…read morerestaurant. We really enjoy Main St. in Pleasanton and hadn't tried Elia yet so we decided to make a reservation and come here on a Monday evening. This restaurant is gorgeous! It's very charming yet fancy at the same time. When we arrived, we were seated immediately. To be fair, it was a slow Monday and there was plenty of seating. We opted to sit outside due to the nice weather. They brought us waters and bread to get started which I appreciated. For drinks, my wife went with the Cab and I chose an old fashioned. Both came out promptly. For appetizer's, keep in mind they're not very large portions and can take a bit to come out. I suggest 1 appetizer will be enough for two people. Order more than you think you need if you're hungry or it's a larger party. Since it was later in the day, we both chose salads for our entrees. They were delicious! You can tell the ingredients are fresh and of high quality. Our server and service was great- we were checked up on just enough but not too much. Our server was soft spoken, friendly and efficient. I always enjoy working with a server who is professional, courteous and not overly invasive. Not only do I plan on coming back, I'm going to be telling all my friends and family about Elia. Will definitely be doing a birthday or two here in the near future.

Came here for a work event. Service was very professional and generally prompt, though our main…read moredishes seemed a tad slower (perhaps to time our larger group together though). Tried a few Greek wines, and had the lobster pasta, with what I recall as bucatini (could be wrong). It was beautiful and delicious as expected. Popped out of the shell display and sliced it up for a wonderful dinner with coworkers. Colors reminiscent of Greek isles, with the blues and white, plus owls and eye painted decor. It felt casual but professional. Quieter on a Wednesday, but a nice stop for that Mediterranean fix with a bit of class. Enjoy.

Been here multiple times since they opened. Atmosphere is light, bright, and airy. Place is…read morespacious and very clean. No fuss, no muss. Casual but food is top notch. If I remember correctly, they get some of their seafood locally, from Pillar Point Harbor, by Half Moon Bay. Other fish come from farther afield but quality and cost control is reasonable given the fact that seafood is expensive. I've never been led astray. Order at the counter, find a seat, and food will be delivered to your table. Never had their pasta before. Finally tried their fettuccine. Instead of Alfredo sauce, substituted with butter sauce. Selected shrimp with crab. OMG! So good. Pasta was perfectly al dente. Hate mushy pasta. This pasta was fully cooked but still had texture. The butter sauce was generously studded with garlic. Shrimp were large and plump. Fully cooked but not rubbery at all. Next time, will skip the crab which disintegrated into the sauce. Go all shrimp or maybe try with fish. The fried clam strips appetizer was a huge portion and totally unnecessary. The fettuccine was enough of a meal by itself. In fact, was so full after the clams, took most of the fettuccine home. Even as leftovers, the shrimp and fettuccine was so delicious for dinner the next day. To cap it off, staff from the head chef to the cashier/server were so friendly and helpful. They genuinely seem happy to work here. Only 1 suggestion, they should add a few TVs for World Cup viewing.

Decided to have some cioppino and was pleasantly surprised that the 8 oz portion was quite filling…read more I like it more like a stew and tomato sauce flavor. Also ordered the halibut sandwich with coke slaw very good. Of course had to order the fish /shrimp combo. Use to having more batter on the fish but I like it better. Will come back again with my family.

Every time I'm in town I make it a point to stop here. The cozy atmosphere and unique interior is…read morealways one that brings comfort before the food even makes it to the table. The service is always impeccable with every server and bartender demonstrating strong knowledge of the menu and the details of each dish and drink. They have such a variety of flavors and cocktails you can't find anywhere else in the area. My favorite dish is the oxtail with a side of their homemade roti, although the roti is traditionally used for the curry, they complement each other so well. Pro tip, ask for their house hot sauce for a little extra kick and sit at the bar for extra fast service!

4.5/5 First time…read morehere and was pretty quiet on a Monday night. Inside was so colorful with plenty of seating. Staff was very patient and gave great recommendations. The table ordered the jerk chicken, 2 coconut salmons, 2 P.O.G.s and I ordered a paella oyo! There were rave reviews from the group for the plantains. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it was a very cozy warm experience. The paella was so crispy, the corn was delicious and it was flavorful! Excited to eat my left overs.

Dad can't say no to a free birthday buffet especially since it has been years since he has been…read more Opened less than a year when we went, offering seafood, sushi, dim sum stations among others throughout their space was a great one to jump back into the buffet pool. I love that instead of cheap watered down fountain drinks like the one in Concord, they have house made milk teas and bottled drinks and waters in the fridge to enjoy while dining. The crab legs here were also far superior to the ones in Concord. Even though it is more pricewise, it was worth it and plan on returning. He definitely ate what he liked and enjoyed both plates.

Second lunch visit here since their grand opening. They have the largest shrimp,I guess you can…read morecall them prawns I have ever seen at a buffet. The salt and pepper shrimp are also deveined so you can easily remove the shell. Great for those that don't like the poop chute intact lol so you can eat it too. They were my favorite of the meal. Opted not to fill up on sushi and the malatang, didn't sit well with my stomach last time. They have my favorite dim sum dish, chicken feet lol. Some of them dishes are placed in a small saucer that is hard to grab with tongs so you have to use your hands. Would be better to put them on a bigger plate so it is easy to grab with the tongs. Huge drinks selection is awesome. They put dessert soup like red bean and taro sago in individual plastic cups so easy to grab and go. I like coming here when they open to avoid the crowd.

Fantastic Seafood Feast and Outstanding Flavor!…read more Our daughter had visited Bag O Crab with her friends previously and recommended we try it out, as she swore she had the best seafood ever here. We decided to come by on a very hot afternoon for a late lunch around 3 PM. Even at that time, the place was still busy with most of the tables occupied. Fortunately, they have a great cooling system that kept the entire indoor space cold, crisp, and comfortable. The staff is efficient and very friendly, and the overall dining experience was fantastic. Here is what we enjoyed: * Dungeness Crab Meal Bag (New Orleans Style): We ordered the Dungeness crab meal bag and opted for the New Orleans flavor style. The corn, sausage, shrimp, and crab were all remarkably flavorful and tasty. * Steamed Rice Pairing: We got two sides of steamed rice, and pairing the rice with the rich New Orleans spices from the boil bag was an absolute match made in heaven. * Mango Habanero Chicken Wings: We also tried the mango habanero chicken wings, which were cooked to perfection--crispy, spicy, and extremely good. Put on your bibs, get ready to get a little messy, and enjoy some incredible seafood! We definitely recommend Bag O Crab in the Fallon Gateway plaza for a fun family outing, delicious food, and great conversation.

Recently moved to the area and decided to try this place and I'll gladly drive the 30-40 minute…read moredrive to San Jose for boiling crab . The food was mid . The service was okay I did take out .

Cute spot to dine outside in the summer! They're on Main St in downtown Pleasanton in the little…read morecourtyard where Almare Gelato is. I wouldn't expect traditional Mexican food coming here because it's definitely more of a Cal-Mex fusion! The presentation, ingredients, ways of preparing are different and I love that :) Asada Fries ($25): I enjoyed this much more than I expected, and I thought I would bring some home...I didn't. The ranch and BBQ sauce surprised me, but the flavor profile worked! Also loved the shape of the sidewinder fries, kind of like c-shaped wedges. Crispy Plantains ($14): I enjoyed these dipped in sour cream! It came with a lot, so I would for sure save some to eat with vanilla ice cream at home :) My friend got a side of black beans ($8) with it which she said was okay; I think she was thrown off by them being drowned in water lol Our server was lovely even as the evening got busier. I will be back to try their enchiladas and Mahi Mahi burrito!

Cute new spot in pleasanton. The food was pretty good and they had a ton of vegetarian options…read morewhich I appreciate. The staff were super friendly joking around with us. They even split the meal onto two separate plates for us. The food was reasonable priced, around 20-25 per dish. However, a fountain soda was $5 and the fee to split the meal was $3, which we felt was a bit excessive. Otherwise it was a cute place to stop for a quick lunch!

The service and ambiance is great! Travis did a great job working with us and our party. Would come…read moreback to enjoy the service again.

Viet provided great service and made the whole experience pleasant. He was friendly, helpful, and…read moreprofessional throughout. I would definitely recommend Viet! Thanks

We've been to the Tustin location several times, but this was our first time in Dublin, when we…read morewere visiting family in July There was no wait for our party of five when we arrived on a Monday at 11:30am. I ordered the Original Ahi Poke Bowl small plate, and there was enough for a doggie bag for later. The wonton chips were a plus. My Blood Orange Sparkling Lemonade was refreshing. Hubby got the Poke Duo Bowl and a Warm Lava Cake for dessert. Uncle was happy with his Wagyu Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. He'll have the rest for dinner. B's Warm Lobster Roll and sweet potato fries looked yummy. Cousin's Ahi Salad was a big bowl of goodness. Ample parking, good service, and an eclectic menu.

We ordered DoorDash delivery for dinner. We got a 3 taco platter - fish, shrimp and steak, a kid's…read moreteriyaki salmon plate and 2 pcs fish and chips. My 2 pcs fish were small so for $19.95, it felt overpriced. My $15 kids' shared the kid's teri salmon that came with a few broccoli florets. The size of the salmon was also pretty small. My overall impression is the food tasted OK, but the portions are small so unless there is a promo, I am not likely to order from there again.

We had such a wonderful business lunch experience at Bodrum! My clients and colleagues really…read moreenjoyed themselves. The food was absolutely delicious--everything we tried was full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Our server, Cansel, was amazing. She was so warm, friendly, and attentive, and her incredible customer service made our experience even more special. She truly made us feel welcome and taken care of throughout our meal. The atmosphere is also something you have to experience in person. The beautiful and unique Mediterranean design makes you feel like you've been transported to another world. It's such a special escape right here in Dublin! Amazing food, wonderful service, and a beautiful atmosphere. We left very happy and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend Bodrum!

My sister and I are always on the hunt for a good Happy Hour because apparently we've made it our…read morepersonal mission to find discounted drinks and food around Pleasanton and Dublin. There just aren't enough of them! My sister has been going to Bodrum regularly, so I finally joined her tonight. The restaurant has a few outdoor tables, but I'm definitely an indoor-table person. Inside is mostly white with little touches of blue, which gives it a clean, bright, pretty vibe. We started with a couple of coffee martinis and a few of the Happy Hour starters, then went for the whole sea bass and lamb chops. Now, the sea bass. I had read reviews mentioning small bones, so I asked our server about it. He assured us it wouldn't be too bad, so we decided to live dangerously and order it anyway. We managed to debone it, but every few bites we were finding fish scales. Not exactly the texture surprise I was hoping for. Meh. The lamb chops were fine, but I wanted more flavor. They didn't quite have that "I'm going to think about these tomorrow" factor. The sweetest part of the evening was when our server brought out a baklava with a candle for our birthday girl. Unfortunately, she's allergic to pistachios, so he quickly brought out a little bowl of ice cream instead. Very thoughtful save! Service was good overall, although things slowed down at times. We weren't in a rush, so it wasn't a dealbreaker. Would I come back? Yep. There are still plenty of things on the menu I want to try, and any restaurant that gives us another excuse for Happy Hour is worth another visit in my book. .

Lord have mercy on my soul for I have sinned, it was impossible to not commit gluttony at Cherie's…read moreSouthern Kitchen My boyfriend and I were running errands nearby and happened to stumble across Cherie's, and Praise Jah we found our new spot The oxtails were so tender and fell right off the bone. The gravy was so flavourful, rice cooked perfectly, collard greens beautifully seasoned. Mac and cheese was perfect. My boyfriend loved his fried chicken which was seasoned to perfection and crispy. All food was freshly made and we enjoyed all the music playing while we waited. Forgive me Father as I also got peach cobbler. Soooo good.

I got there around time it opened, but from the gravy consistency I'm not sure if the oxtails were…read morequite ready I'll say.. That said, the oxtail itself was tender & fell off the bone.. Oxtails were hella good! Here's my rating for the sides.. I'll return at another time & try other items. Nice spot, good vibes.. food was ok, could be cuz they had just opened. I will return at a later time. Oxtails 3/5 Rice & gravy 2/5 Greens 3/5 Cornbread 4/5 Yams 2/5 Cobbler 3/5