Lunch-time adventure success! Since this spot is within…read morewalking distance from my office, I decided to check it out--and OMG, if you're looking for food that touches your soul and makes you tap out, this is the place. I ordered the shrimp and grits (they didn't make it to their photo op because I tore them up too fast), plus shrimp and fries to take home to my husband. My coworker got the oxtails over rice. I also couldn't resist grabbing a sweet potato pie and a peach cobbler. Pro tip: Order online ahead of time. Everything is cooked fresh--and you can taste it--so there will be a wait if you don't. I've been struggling to find a spot that can make truly savory, well-seasoned grits, and baby... when I tell you I FOUND my place?! I'm low‑key mad I've been two blocks away from grits this good. My husband loved the fried shrimp with his fries. Even though the fries cooled on my walk back to the office, he said the shrimp were hittin', and you can see from the picture they don't play around with portion size. My coworker with the oxtails said he had to tap out and take a walk afterward--the food was about to put him straight to sleep, in the best way. And don't get me started on the desserts. That peach cobbler? Absolutely gorgeous--someone took their time with that basket‑weave crust. The sweet potato pie was so good I don't even have the words. Needless to say, I will absolutely be back--and you should go too.

I respect and appreciate home cooks and small business owners doing the best they can to give a…read moregood experience to consumers and Ate O Clock is definitely one of those places.

What is your all-time comfort food? I would say chicken and waffles would be one for us. Itameshi…read moreoffers Italian and Asian fusion products. Plus, they have pop ups every now and then so we recommend checking out their page! We were able to try their chicken & waffles and their spicy Korean chicken. We love it so much, everything was crispy and the chicken was also so juicy inside. What we got: Spicy Korean Honey Butter Chicken, Fried Chicken & Waffles

I got to try Tacos Sincero as part of a night market event that they were serving food at. I got…read morethe don camote and magic mushrooms tacos. Don camote: seared sweet potato, lime aioli, salsa verde, kashmiri mix. I liked this one, the sweet potato was nice and it was savory and decently spiced overall. Magic mushrooms: it was spicy and sour and had a very mushroomy tang that I didn't like; I'm pretty picky about the flavors of mushrooms. I would not get this one again.

An excellent pop-up that will hopefully one day launch into a brick-and-mortar. The tacos are…read more"fusion," but not in that sad 1990s way that you're thinking about. The tacos here use a collection of Asian spices but still feel very authentic - and surprisingly modern. It's difficult to judge service or ambiance with a pop-up, but I felt welcomed, and I felt appreciated as a customer. Please make a website - Instagram is not something I want to use to find food.

Wow wow wow wow. Ok I'm not even joking when I say I've been trying to get to this pizza for years…read more Pizza Mason popped up a couple years ago and already has a little bit of a cult following. But the difference is, the is one is definitely worth the hype. The pie is thin crust and crispy but also bubbly. The sourdough crust also just takes this pie to a whole other level. The ingredients are so tasty and fresh. And I absolutely love the butter and parm finish on the crust too. This is a pie you have to try when you're in the bay! It is a bit hard to get though. They only open shop on Sundays and you have to reserve a pie and time when the ordering system opens up on Fridays at noon PT. All spots are usually gone in a few hours so don't be late! After grabbing the pie you can grab a drink next door at Dokkabier or you can do like me and take your perfect pizza to the nearby Oakland Coliseum to catch an As game

Have been following this cult of a pizza pop up for a while and finally got to try them today, and…read morewow - I'd say it's my new favorite pizza in the bay. It's a mix of different styles - light soft bubbly exterior crust from a neopolitan, some Sicilian, thin crust of a Brooklyn, maybe some New Haven in there as well. Honestly I don't know what this style is but it's perfect. Today we had their specialty called Dead Queen which was their margherita plus spinach and mushroom - the best toppings we could as for and it was perfect. Generous size but we devoured this pizza quickly between the two of us and could have had more. Can't wait to try their other flavors in the near future. Hype is real, hope the quality persists.

What are you waiting for?! Just book the reservation! 10/10!!!!…read more Stopped in to try Samara's Southern Creations while in town for the weekend visiting the Black Food and Wine Experience. Of course me and the bestie had to grab brunch before we headed home. Was a bit thrown off when booking via OpenTable as it comes up as Haus of Chefs, but when I got the concept of hosting local chefs and rotating menus all was smooth. We got a few shareables and entrees and everything was so good. S/o to tik tok for putting us on to some amazing food. We ordered the boudin balls, crab stuffed shrimp, peach cobbler waffle, and catfish/ grits. For drinks, we had the brown sugar mint julep and madame butterfly. My fav items had to be the boudin balls, catfish / grits, and brown sugar mint julep. Presentation was so cute. Add a flower or herb to my drink or plate and I'm yours. Everything was so flavorful, paired nicely together , and wasn't too much. Portion sizes were on point and no need for condiments because sis seasoned the hell out that food! The ambiance is definitely brunch vibes. You can tell it's a local favorite as people were so chill about coming in and just enjoying their meal. Seating includes table and bar seating but no matter your area the service was on point almost little to no waiting and everything was freshly served ! Did I mention they had the jams in rotation. Again, who was on the aux because I need the playlist?! Prices for menu items were reasonable and worth it. I had a little moment when I realized the chef herself served us our plates and checked into see how everything was going. Like come on how cool was that! Overall, great experience and yes I'll be back for a dozen boudin balls. Big S/o to our servers/ bartenders Ashlee and Kia for the hospitality and customer service. Keep up the good work! If you in the Oakland neighborhood stop by and try!

The food was Amazing no complaints there.. it came out hot and well seasoned!! 9/10 easy.. service…read morewas great.. however they do share the restaurant with another restaurant I guess the other restaurant is in charge of the drinks.. the you lady could use more training easy.. attitude was not pleasant.. everything was just lightly tossed in front of you.. your straw? And napkins they provided.. she didn't even comeback to check on us to see if we needed any more to drink.. hopefully soon Samara will have drink service to go along with her great food!

Was lucky to catch them one Saturday morning in Pacifica. We got the veggie pancake and chicken…read moregyoza. Both were packed with flavor and fresh ingredients. The couple that owns this place is friendly and has good recommendations. Make sure to have your Venmo app ready if you don't carry cash!

Okinomiyaki is one of my favorite dishes that I always get when I'm in little Tokyo in LA. It's…read morebasically a savory Japanese pancake that generally has cabbage and eggs, and can be customized with different toppings, meat, etc. I was stoked to see a pop up doing this dish in the Bay Area! I had the basic but added mushroom to it. It was delicious, though next time I would add hot sauce for a kick. Definitely check this place out if they are popping up near you.

LBQ'S BBQ had a popup @14th & Webster (7/25/21). no seating. just to go…read more offerings: ribs, tri tip, beef briskets, chicken, links, combos, dinners, sandwich eats: brisket beef dinner (20) with choice of side. -potato salad had right texture of small potato bites, celery, mayo, seasoning. -3 long pieces of beef briskets had a semi-chewy, tender texture. meat cool when eaten. (20 minutes later) not melt in mouth quality. -calif. sauce had a slight spiciness, medium slightly sweet. *didn't want to eat in car, would be messy...... take outs: -LBQ is a continuation of a family bbq tradition.

LaMar & his staff catered a private employee event for us today at Ruhstaller Farms in Dixon. The…read morefood was delicious. The menu included, Tri-tip, pulled pork, chicken, Mac n cheese, baked beans, green salad & grilled veggies. ALL the food was delicious ! I was excited to hear that he is in the Bay Area. I look forward to getting updates on where I can find future pop ups.

Full of meat and the flavor is so tasty. I was able to make it into two meals. Wish i could find…read morewhere they are at. I only had it at the Hayward Cabot College.

Standout items were Takoyaki and the matcha soba salad…read more Takoyaki had nice big chewy piece of taco Bonito flakes and kewpie mayo were delicious toppings. Matcha soba salad was refreshing on a sunny day. Also had the beef curry onigiri and salted egg onigiri to-go. Catch them during a pop-up if you can!

The food is authentically authentic. She uses sashimi grade octopus takoyaki is Wow. So fresh…read morethe textures in your mouth are an explosion of culinary perfection. The singe was crab used dill as a background flavor that pops the fresh crab.

I hired Lucy to help our family because my diet has become so unhealthy from juggling work and…read moreparenting. I've tried several healthy delivery food options out there but always get sick of them after a while because the meals are too healthy or boring. The customization of Lucy's meals perfectly balances health/nutrition with taste. She only uses healthy oils, sugar alternatives, tons of veggies and herbs, and she does all gluten and dairy free per our request. It's also awesome to be able to request my favorite dishes and try new ones. I always throw random ethnic dishes at her, and she somehow nails it every time! I work in mental health, and I'm a strong advocate for parents outsourcing if they can afford it. It creates jobs for others in our community and relieves stress, which helps us to show up better for our children. Totally worth it!

Lucy did meal prep with us once a week for about 6 months. She was professional and reliable, and…read moreshe engaged my kids in the cooking process. The food was also tasty! It was a big help to cross one dinner off my to do list, and she also often helped with food prep for other days of the week. Highly recommend!