The beers are really really good. We had the Chocolate Moustache and Cherry Sour 9/10. The food was…read morea disaster. Fries are middle school cafeteria esque with nasty cold oil aftertaste and no seasoning. The pork banh Mi is dominated by some odd bottom of the barrel dregs oil. We also didn't even order that we ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The meatball sandwich has potential but the bread used is not a great option it's too soggy. 1/10. We would give them a second chance due to the booze, they were also super busy due to the World Cup.

Trying out the relatively new food spot near our house now that it's open for lunch during the…read moreweek. I ordered the Spicy Hog sandwich with a side of french fries, and an iced tea. The pork was very tender with a nice flavor, not a barbecue sauce style, but top-notch. The fries were nice and crispy, may be a little underseasoned, but I managed to eat them all. Plenty of outdoor seating that is shared with the adjacent taphouse.

Think old tire shop vibes, but now with amazing selection of beer and tasty food next door. Park…read moreStation is a great new addition for Alameda in the "not quite downtown" "not quite Bay-front" neighborhood. Popped in on a Sunday afternoon to grab a couple of terrific double IPAs from Pure Project Brewing and Bottle Logic Brewing respectively. Hubby had some sparkling wine that was on point. Drinks worked their magic, so we ordered food next door at Southie: some popcorn chicken and hand cut fries as nibbles. Also delicious. Fun outdoor space and friendly service. Great crowd too enjoying the beautiful late August afternoon and excellent vibes. We'll be back!

Been waiting on this spot for the whole time I've lived in Alameda and was glad that they didn't…read moredisappoint * Beers and food options are a great pairing. I specifically love how the rotation stays with similar tasting beers ** The choice of musicians and diverse genres make it such a fun time *** Dogs are happy and welcome to chill and frolic around the wide space **** The vibes are always so fun that even when you walk by it, it invites you to stop by ***** Perfect spot to have an event, watch a game or have a live music get together

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.

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!

This a great place to come for a nice cold beer on tap and watch the game, or an event on their…read moremany tv's with a group of friends. It's a very welcoming atmosphere, with a mixed group of men and women. They even allow you to bring in food from the many eateries in the area, especially next door. The next-door restaurant actually brings the food over to you.

This was my first time ever at the Alameda brewing Company and goodness did it make a great first…read moreimpression!! It has a very open clean sports like feel and right across the way they have a barbecue place that actually has Halal meat in case culturally you need that. They have amazing drinks and great bartenders and we got to sample some of their interesting seasonal beers!! When we went, we got a sample of the pickle beer, which was a really good sour, but I don't know if I could drink a whole pint of it A watermelon beer that was really good and really reminded me of those Mexican candies where it's a watermelon lollipop dipped in that spicy sweet textured dry rub. But in a liquid beer form! Lol. We also tried an IPA and a Pilsner. I forgot what those two were called because they all had cool names, but both were delicious and I really liked the different varieties they offered there was literally something for everyone and I really wanted to try one of their cocktails since it was made with their own spritzer as a base, but then other add-ons to flavor it a different way. The bartender said you couldn't have samples of those so I ended up getting the island mule cocktail and I loved it!! My boyfriend got the watermelon beer and he loved that also!! Then we got a little hungry so luckily we were able to order some chicken eggrolls from the restaurant next-door and bring it into the brewery! I was really surprised that place didn't have MSG/monosodium glutamate in their food since I'm highly allergic and I love Asian food!! As I looked around the brewery, they had different theme nights, so I definitely wanna go back!! Hee

We really like this La Penca. Tucked away on Bay Farm Island, in a mini retail area, on a lagoon…read more Great location, and unlike the Park St. one, this location is calmer, attracts a better crowd, and has ample parking. Mwah! They've extended their happy hour; I believe it begins at 2pm on most days, and goes until closing - great deal! In an era where eating/drinking out is becoming prohibitively expensive, this is one place that won't totally break the bank. Drinks are good, and strong. Many food options to choose from. Service is very good, attentive but they don't rush you. Check out this La Penca on Bay Farm, but don't tell too many of your friends.

The service is amazing. They constantly checked on you. Today we came for my son's 14th birthday…read more I love this place. I Been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years. The homemade chips are addictive don't get full on them before your meal comes. They also have an extra spicy sauce for the chips but I warn you now, it is really really spicy but good. The food is always amazing. Today we switched it up and got the Super Burritos. One shredded beef and the other shredded chicken. The beef was way better. But, our normal food item is the Pescado Especial for $63.79. It feeds 2-4 adults. The ambiance is very cultural. I love the variety of alcohol that they have and yes empty it's for decorations. The few television's that they do have came in handy because the World Cup was on, Panama vs Ghana.

The Speisekammer in Alameda is a delightful German restaurant that never fails to impress. I…read morerecently visited after a long break since the pandemic, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that their culinary expertise and friendly staff have remained unchanged. The food is still as delicious as ever, and the staff is more than happy to guide you through their extensive menu to find the perfect dish that suits your taste buds. One of the standout features of The Speisekammer is its large screen TVs, making it an ideal spot to watch the World Cup soccer matches. The cocktails are equally impressive, expertly crafted and bursting with flavor. During the fall, The Speisekammer truly comes alive with Oktoberfest celebrations. They throw an extravagant German party that is unlike any other in the East Bay. The outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy the beautiful weather and socialize with friends. I highly recommend The Speisekammer for anyone looking for a fun and delicious German dining experience. I plan to return soon to catch some soccer matches with friends and soak in the lively atmosphere.

First of all: 5 Health & Safety Violations…read more Secondly, the Veal Wiener Schnitzel dinner. Look, you just do NOT take a cold piece of old, smell bad, PRE-COOKED veal, veal shoulder probably roasted in an oven, then sliced, left out for days, and bread it in Panko bread crumbs fry it in old grease and pull it off as Wiener Schnitzel. REAL schnitzel is raw veal or chicken, breaded and fried in real breadcrumbs, not Panko. Thirdly, On the plate was 3-4 cups of a Huge serving of greasy potatoes ....Potatoes with onions and bacon were dripping in oil or crisco or lard or whatever the hell it was. So large a serving of potatoes it filled the plate, making the tiny old meat smell 4" x 4" piece of veal look like a generous serving. No bread was served. Had to pay $2.50 for a pathetic piece of bread that was supposed to be garlic bread. Wrong. It came with a plastic cup of a cold hunk of grease with parsley and supposedly garlic butter ....smelled really bad ....OLD something...certainly NOT butter...something, but definitely NOT butter. The pickled salad of beets, pickles, and carrots was ok and not too poorly done. You can get pickled beets, carrots, pickles out of a jar. Sauerkraut was out of a can...mushy. Never, never, never go here. Asians bought it, hired non speaking immigrants, and ruined the place. Kitchen was filthy as well as floors, bathrooms. They need to be shut down.

nice food (in abundant servings!), nice people, lotsa' tequila choices, irregular service (not…read moreunusual for a Mexican place). would definitely return.

We came here for lunch on a Saturday. Got seated right away…read moreand chips and salsa was served as soon as we sat down. The menu is big which included breakfast available all day. So much to choose from that our server had to come 3 times before we gave her the order. Staff are friendly and attentive. Overall - it was good food and service was fast.

Very good quality food with lots of unlimited side dishes. Definitely a place for late night snackread more

Really tasty food and fast service, would recommend coming! The space is very cozy as well.read more

I've been going to Park Street Tavern for many years, and I'm never disappointed. What I appreciate…read moremost is that they clearly care about more than simply serving great food and drinks. They make their customers feel genuinely welcomed, comfortable, and appreciated. That welcoming atmosphere seems to bring people together. Customers are more relaxed, friendly, and open to chatting with one another, which creates a sense of community that you don't find everywhere. There's something really special about that--and it's exactly why I keep coming back and bringing my friends with me. Park Street Tavern feels less like a place I simply go to eat and more like a place I'm always happy to return to.

I can't believe it took me so many years to come here! I thought it was a tavern like a bar. That's…read morewhy I never ventured in. But recently I came with two of my girlfriends and was blown away by how wholesome the menu is! Plus on the menu it says they only use butter, olive oil and beef tallow! No seed oils! All the good food digested so peacefully. What a hidden gem! The waitress was so helpful and pleasant. Everyone seemed in such good spirits there. The restaurant was pretty full. It was clean and ambiance is comfortable and it's very lovely inside, had a reminiscent decor of old-time restaurants.