Service, chill and friendly. The food was amazing, drinks were even better. Came to stay for work with my partner and wanted to get a few oysters....giant, fresh and full of flavor. The Korean short ribs were out of it his world! Worth the drive from Sacramento and always a must when in town. read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - Oysters $4 each, we enjoyed a half dozen - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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So sad. Quinn's was my go-to favorite place fora great meal at reasonable prices, good people and super ambiance. It'd been a few years, but back in the Bay Area, we thought we'd try Quinn's again. Their website menu still had my favorite dish so heck yeah, let's get a DooDah plate! We arrived to a dark downstairs dining rooom, a sign directing us to open seating upstairs. There, we sat at a sticky table, where the owner brought us some sticky menus. (She said the table was sticky because she'd just painted all the tops black.). There were maybe 6 customers on a Sunday evening at 6:30 pm. We sat for a few minutes perusing the menus and realized there wasn't even a single item we wanted to eat. Not one original menu item remained; it's now Vietnamese food. Turns out the website menu lied. Very sorry to see a formerly fabulous historic restaurant bite the dust. The character and ambiance have all been spoiled in the making of Quinn's final chapter, which is clearly doomed to fail. read more

bring back the old quinn's menu!!! the new quinn's menu and food are horrible!!! this new vietnamese fusion is the worst... the place was empty... negative 1 on the rating scale- read more

This place was literally empty when we came here for lunch. Like it looked like it was abandoned kind of empty. Like haunted restaurant kind of empty. Thankfully the server was nice and the food we had was surprisingly good. I say this because we honestly weren't sure if their seafood cioppino would be any good given the majority of their menu featured Vietnamese dishes. Interesting combination. Like Fisherman's Wharf merged with a Pho restaurant. You can get your oysters and deviled eggs and bahn mi sandwiches here. For realz, look at the menu. Anyways I liked my cioppino. Didn't have a lot of seafood but the flavor profile was spot on and the garlic bread was decent. That's why I never want to judge a Vietnamese Fisherman's Restaurant based solely on their menu--because the food just may surprise you! My coworker liked her bahn mi sandwich and the view of the boats and the nice weather made this a great place to catch up on old times. read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Date: 1/9/2026 Time: 7:20 PM 50° Cold Updated review. The last time I dined at this restaurant was on Mother's Day 2023 for lunch. My daughter brought me here for the occasion. The cioppino was great and delicious. My Arnold Palmer was refreshing. Thereafter, Quinn's Lighthouse closed. I'm not sure when they opened with this new ownership. Prior to entering this restaurant, I perused the menu on this site to see what they had to offer. Some of the menus posted were from a year ago. The grilled salmon with rice and veggies looked appealing. I can go for that entree. The price seemed reasonable. However, upon arrival at the restaurant and after perusing the menu, the grilled salmon entree was no longer available. I'm disappointed. When I had my heart set on a certain item and it was not on the menu, my deciding what to order took a bit longer. Since this dining experience was a date night with my male companion, I kept glancing at the menu over and over again. I finally told the restaurant employee just bring me the vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken, two tiny egg rolls and the usual items of lettuce, bean sprouts, sliced cucumber, and an Arnold Palmer. My companion had the whole carp with rice and salad. He asked for Louisiana hot sauce. The owner brought out Tabasco sauce. (Uh, no thank you.) I usually order Arnold Palmers as a taste test to determine if the quality of food would be tasty and to my palate. Did the Arnold Palmer pass the test? Barely. I had better Arnold Palmers elsewhere. AAMOF, the previous owner's Arnold Palmer was much better and had a nice balance of lemonade and iced tea. The current one was meh. The lemonade overwhelmed the tea, weakening the strength of the tea. The vermicelli bowl was okay, except I did not ask for two shrimps added as a meat along with the grilled chicken. One bite of the shrimp was tough. Me thinks the shrimps were cooked too long. I have no complaints about the service. The drawback is the pub is not handicap accessible. The restaurant on the first floor is closed in the evening. The pub is on the second floor. My male companion and I are in our 70's. Climbing up the stairs was problematic for me, as I have sciatica issue. If one is elderly, better hold onto the rail heading downstairs to exit the restaurant. According to the owner, the restaurant on the lower level is for events such as birthday parties and other celebratory occasions. Return visits: might, then might not. In my book, it is a hit or miss. I have downgraded the rating from a four star to a three star, which I believe is reasonable and fair. read more

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Quinn's Lighthouse is a classic Oakland waterfront spot with a lot of character. The first thing you notice is the décor -- it still has that old-school lighthouse and nautical vibe from the original Quinn's, which gives the place a cozy, nostalgic feel that longtime locals will appreciate. The menu is an interesting blend of the past and present. You'll find familiar seafood dishes from the previous establishment alongside newer Vietnamese-inspired additions, which makes for a surprisingly diverse lineup. Food-wise, everything we tried was solid and satisfying. The salt and pepper calamari was crispy, well-seasoned, and a great appetizer to share. Quinn's burger was hearty and filling, cooked nicely and served with classic comfort-food vibes. The banh mi sandwich was a welcome newer addition -- fresh, flavorful, and a nice contrast to the traditional pub and seafood offerings. The prawn fettuccine alfredo was rich and comforting, with plenty of prawns, and the grilled chicken over rice was simple, well-seasoned, and dependable. They have a decent beer selection and they come in very nice steins. Overall, Quinn's Lighthouse feels like a place that honors its roots while slowly evolving. The food is decent and comforting, the atmosphere is unique, and the mix of old seafood favorites with new Vietnamese dishes makes it stand out. A relaxed spot to enjoy a meal by the water with a bit of Oakland history built in. The place was not busy at all for lunch on Friday and the food was a little slow to come out but it was a good experience and a nice meal. They even gave each of us a little thank you bag with treats in it. read more

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Walk in bartender said she is also the server ordered food bread wasn't fresh they got mad because I let them know I asked they to try it an I was asked not to co.e back because I want problems. New ow ership far from the last menu . Not worth a try.Honestly speaking . But if you do let us know what you think read more

First time going under new ownership. Food was kind of nasty. Service sub par. Looks run down. Miss the old Quinn's. Wont be back.

Came here and the portion size for the price is absolutely absurd. Last year the price has went up dramatically. We came here last year and we have pictures of our food and it was way now it literally was ridiculous I got like 10 fries with my burger. Crispy pork belly got like 5 pieces $19 crazy. Deviled egg was ridiculous. It's like portions were crazy small. read more

We visited the former LJ Quinn's Lighthouse yesterday, Saturday, July 25th 2026, around 1:00 PM, and were disappointed to see how much the bar and restaurant had changed since it closed in early 2024. The downstairs area was completely dark and closed with exception of the two unisex bathrooms. Upstairs, in the area some used to call a glorified dive bar, the space was dark and empty (zero diners) though they were still serving food. Only two people were sitting on the outside deck. It was a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere LJ Quinn's used to have when it was packed with people and peanut shells covering the floor. read more

Our bartender, Nathan, is a GEM! He was super friendly, accommodating and has great taste in music! The ambiance of the entire restaurant and view from the balcony is so relaxing! Attentive, friendly staff, clean restaurant and clean bathrooms! My husband and I are absolutely coming back! Thank you, Nathan and staff! read more

This is a very cute lighthouse, but unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place. There was only 1 server for at least 45 people in the dining room. My pasta dish was extremely salty. The server forgot my beer and I had to ask 3 times for a take-out container. The utensils were not clean. read more

We recently visited Quinn's Lighthouse and had a very disappointing experience. The oysters we were served were clearly spoiled and had an obvious bad smell and taste. Seafood, especially raw oysters, should never be served unless freshness can be guaranteed, so this was extremely concerning. We've included a photo because the condition of the oysters speaks for itself. What made this worse was that this is a serious food safety issue, not just a minor service complaint. Raw oysters that have gone bad can make people very sick. We expected much better quality control and handling from a restaurant serving seafood. Unfortunately, this experience completely ruined our meal and left us uncomfortable about eating there again. read more

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Parking is on the street, and it's a little walk to the restaurant (not bad! just setting expectations that you can't pull up to the door). I ordered the Seafood Linguine and a cocktail. The linguine was *chefs kiss*. Sauce made fresh & flavorful, you can taste the freshness. Comes with prawns, mussels, clams and a type of fish that was so flavorful!! I caught myself doing the happy food dance three times. I cannot stress enough that this was super fresh and flavor was on point. not too salty or cheesy or watery. Nothing overcooked, the clams and mussels were just right! Clams are easy to be tough but they tasted clean and fresh. Good portion! This place has been around a while. It's now classified as Vietnamese, seafood and cocktails. I would definitely try a lot more based off of what i had today. The server was super attentive and accommodating and that goes a long way! Said I might need a box to go, and it's a great sized portion but I can't stop eating. read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - 64. Seafood Linguine - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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View is ok ... food is really bad ... pho noodle .. worst I ever tested .........bad bad bad bad bad bad

Please Please please just bring back the original menu!! It all started in 2001 when I took a ride on my new bike and Istumbled across this cool little place once called LJ Quinns Lighthouse, found the upstairs outdoor patio and it was just the coolest place to hang out, grab a bite and brew with a view!! I then started going there all the time..bringing my co-workers, friends and family any chance I could get. Driving from Fremont wasn't too far of a trek as it was worth the drive every time! What once was an amazing Ciopinno that came in a little iron skillet to this burger that opened my mind to different meats, the Bison Burger!! Then the amazing penko fish n chips with the awesome slaw and dressing! They would always bring me extra dressing sauce as they knew I was a fan!! The Baby Lobster Pasta! No it wasn't real lobster, it was langoustine, but still awesome!! Not the mention the salads they had!! then the brews!! A page long of beers from local to Germany!! My go to was usually the Racer5, but then a good ol' Sneijder Weise was a cool option too!! I have been allergic to peanuts and they used to have them for free at your tables! Thank goodness I didn't get sick unless I ate them, so it was always cool for me to go there. Staff was always awesome and one of my favorites servers would let my daughter use his personal Cholula hot sauce!! (trying to remember his name). Everyone always made you feel welcomed. The was another server back in that day named Chuy was a cool cat too!! We had birthday parties there and many times I just drove up for a quick meal and views as it was a favorite spot especially for my daughter and I being a single dad back then, was our cool hang out spot. Well then came the news that it was closing... I was able to go the Friday prior to them closing to enjoy one last time. Sad day!! Then some time past and a friend sent me a message that they would be opening back up and I was thinking heck yes!! My mother ended up going there before I had a chance to and she let me know that it had changed.... I really wasn't interested and it was just a few months ago I was in the area and decided to drop in....well, right when I walked up I was not sure if they were even open!! Well, the door was unlocked so we went in... headed upstairs and it was a ghost town!!! I couldn't believe it...I have never seen this place ever like this before...ever! I was just about to change my mind and leave but by buddy said lets just grab a snack and a beverage, so we ended up staying. The lady was nice and I felt bad for her since I couldn't imagine how she is still able to keep this place open with such little business she had. I kept thinking, man, just bring back the old menu and get this place back up on its feet again. So please Quinn's please back the old vibe and I'll come back with friends and family!! read more

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It only took me 23 years to get to this hidden gem. Didn't realize it's Vietnamese food, a bit different than the pub we expected. But we were pleasantly surprised! Sat outside for happy hour (3-6pm), $3 off cocktails and $2 off draft beers. Kinda pricey: Blood orange margarita for $18 (minus $3 for happy hour) but it was tasty. Summer spring rolls for an appetizer and we had a lovely time, outside on the water. Go visit! read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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Best Clam Chowder I've ever had, Owner told us it's made fresh daily and you can definitely tell. Ribs were also pretty good. We sat outside and it was a great! read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - 4. Clam Chowder with Bacon - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Old school New England style lighthouse pub turned Vietnamese bistro overlooking Coast Guard Island. Very flavorful Shaking Beef over garlic noodles. Great food and friendly attentive staff made this an excellent lunch. read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - Shaking Beef over Garlic Noodles - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was delicious and the main courses are also very beautiful to look at, great presentation. The menu is basically Vietnamese + Classic American fusion, heavy on the seafood. It's trying to be fancier than it actually is. A mix of wonderful scratch made elements (delecate, interesting sauces, perfectly cooked fish, lovely fresh asparagus) and some elements I think are frozen/pre-made stuff (fries, ravioli, mashed potatoes, seaweed salad). We went on a weekday at 2pm. We sat on the upstairs balcony. It was very quiet and peaceful, which is honestly such a rare win for any restaurant in the Bay, I might go back just for this. The view is heavenly, completely gorgeous. I would like to see how they deliver on the raw oysters ($4 each) and Cesar salad. Pricing is definitely too high for the quality of the food but not more so than any other East Bay restaurant with a waterfront view, and this view is better than any other I know. Service was... Kind of ridiculous... Only one person working the entire front of the restaurant - no greeter at the entrance, no bartender, no busser, and that person simply does not have enough command of the English language to do the job well. Could not effectively answer any of our questions about the menu. Could not understand we wanted the appetizer dishes cleared away to make room for the very large main course dishes. Disappeared for so long we had to get up and go find them to ask for our check. Never asked if we wanted drinks or dessert. Said some surprisingly rude phrases but I'm sure it was an ESL issue, I genuinely don't think they intended to be rude. They certainly did not catch it or notice At All what was happening when one of our group was briefly rude back by responding in kind (before realizing it was accidental). We had to ask more than once to bring us knives even though there are foods in our main dishes that can't be cut with the side of a fork. And on, and on, etc. Oh one good thing was we asked to each paid separately and they let us do that without any trouble, and got our individual items correct immediately. read more

Wonderful food - amazing selections and beautiful presentation. Service is great. The location in the marina is unassuming and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. read more

We decided to try the NEW Quinn's Lighthouse and have been meaning to come here. Came on a cold rainy night and was looking for pho but no, they don't have pho but they have Vietnamese sandwiches, rice plates and vermicelli noodles along with American food. Vinka, the manager was very friendly and energetic. Ambiance is the same as before. Looks like the old Quinn's Lighthouse. Hubs ordered the garlic noodles with shaken beef and I had the combo rice plate with fried egg, egg cake, fried eggroll and grilled pork and shrimp with salad. The portions are generous and piping hot and we enjoyed our meal. The meat was tender as well. Will come back another time to try something else. read more

I really wanted to be charmed by this place. It has the location and the decor, but something was off. We went to see comedy on Mother's Day. The show was fine, the comedy was decent, but more chuckles than laughs. But the service was very strange. They seemed completely uninterested in selling us food or drinks. Nice to not have a two drink minimum, but I didn't realize it was a zero drink maximum. We were finally able to get someone's attention and ordered a vermicelli bowl, which was fine. But no follow up and we were sitting near the front and were kind of boxed in, so if we got up to order more it would have been significantly disruptive to the show. Overall, there seems to be a number of competing vibes in this place, which don't add up to a cohesive experience. It's got potential, and I hope they figure out how to bring it all together. read more

Food is good. Service is acceptable. Ambiance is excellent. Especially the deck. The view is amazing. The bartender makes an excellent Margarita! read more

Quinn's Lighthouse is on the Oakland Embarcadero, right along the estuary and across from the Alameda Coast Guard island. We decided to check it out as we were intrigued by the concept of a waterview marine-themed seafood restaurant that also offers Vietnamnese food on its menu. Parking is along the street, and you walk across a charming garden in front of the restaurant to get to the entrance. On a Sunday noon we were directed upstair and given a choice to dine inside or out on the patio with a nice view of the harbor. We decided on the outdoor patio. Apparently the Vietnamnese menu was added by the new owner after the restaurant changed hands over a year ago. However, many of the favorite seafood specialties from the old restaurant were retained. We looked over the Vietnamnese menu and decided to try a few dishes that were not typical in a traditional Vietnamnese restaurant. I had the Banh Mi Chao. This was an up-market version of a traditional Vietnamese breakfast dish, comprised of a large toasted baguette, and a skillet filled with two sunny side up eggs, some Vietnamese ham, filet mignon beef cubes cooked with scallions, and a Vietnamese meat ball. The warm toasted baguette dipped in the gooey sunny side eggs and soaked with the juices from the filet mignon was very comforting and satisfying. It really hit the spot for me. There was also a small side dish of salad with a light and sweet citrus vinaigrette and that was very complimentary and helped to clean the palette. My wife had the filet mignon pho noodle. The broth was not like the beef pho you may be used to at a traditional Vietnamese Pho place. This was creamy like some Thai noodles using coconut milk. The filet mignon came in a separate plate and were raw fillets drizzled with some kind of light oil and top with scallions and herbs. The raw fillets get cooked in the hot broth as you put them in the noodle. However, as we were sitting outside, the noodle broth cooled quicker so we ended up with leftover raw fillets that we decided to take home. For appetizers we ordered the salt and pepper shrimps. These were generous portions of plump shrimps laid on top of fresh greens and sliced green chili pepper. We drizzled lemon juice on the shrimp and they were succulent and delicious. Our server also provided bottles of ranch dressing (one white and one pink) should we decided to have other dipping sauces. Our server was pleasant, but checked on us kind of late, just before we were finishing, and forgot about the hot tea we ordered. That was the only snafu we encountered. Otherwise, we enjoyed our meals with the view and would come back. After lunch we enjoyed the BayTrails right along the restaurant read more

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I guess it's not the same Quinn's lighthouse as before so many changes on the menu. I ordered a Alfredo pasta and it was plain. Olive Garden would have been better. read more

My mother used to take me to Quinns as a teenager and I always thought the food was fresh and delicious. I hadn't been to Quinn's in about15 years. My daughter and I went there last week for dinner in memory of my mother and the restaurant was a big disappointment. The entire bottom floor was dark with no one downstairs seating. We saw a sign directing us to the top floor and there was NO ONE in the dining area at 6:30 pm. There was one person at the bar and it smelled dirty inside. A waitress gave us our menu and the old Quinns menu was not the same. Half the menu is now Vietnamese food. I like Vietnamese food, but that is not why I went to Quinns. Our seafood pasta dishes arrived and the food was disappointing especially in light of the expensive prices. My daughter wouldn't eat the mussels because they all still had the beard or foot attached which is tough and wiry. A real turn off. The cream sauce was super bland even with us adding salt and pepper. When we went to leave, I used the downstairs bathroom and it was filty. Dried, sticky pee on the floor and the sink itself had gunk all over it. read more

The food, cocktails, fabulous. Sitting outside with water view is perfect. I've loved Quinn's for decades. New owners are in a good flow with the food and ambience. read more

Seems like a nice spot. A friend referred me. Let's taste & see... They have a nice selection of food choices. Scallops 4outta5 I've never been served the roe before. It was a nice surprise. The onions & peanuts made for a unique but enjoyable bite. Oysters 3.9outta5 it's always a pain when they aren't cut away from the shell. I enjoyed the Korean spin on them. Lots of flavor Cioppino 4.8outta5 It was one of the best I've had in a while. The broth was rich & bold. The seafood was tender and delicious. It was excellent. Service was pretty good. I had to get my own napkin which prompted the server to set my table up. It was a slow lunch crowd. Vibes were chill. The decor reminded me of restaurants on the gulf coast. Another location I've driven by countless times but never ventured in. I'm glad I finally did. read more

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The food was okay. The tacos were not very flavorful. The cioppino had a good amount of seafood (no crab, though). The soup was extremely thin and had more black pepper than necessary, IMO. read more

Quinn's Lighthouse. A decades old Restaurant that has changed to a Vietnamese restaurant. Their menu is 95% Vietnamese and actually has Hamburger and Fries. The Ribeye Steak (I ordered) was a disappointment. My order came out at 4:21pm and my Girlfriend order came out at 4:32pm I'm not sure what is going on but it looks like they are having some issues with coordinating delivery to the table. None of the tables had Napkins. I actually had to ask for them. The Menu and photos on Yelp are the old version of the restaurant and so are the Food items. It Pains my Heart to have to write this Review however I'd be doing a disservice to the Yelp Community if I didn't. Thank You for Reading. Reviews help Consumers. read more

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Wow! This place has changed!! Took my dad here. First it is not wheelchair accessible!! There is an elevator but it doesn't work. The entire bottom level is empty, had to call the server to come take our order . Then the food sucked. Sorry won't be back. read more

Food is surprisingly really good here. We were staying in a nearby hotel and walked over to this restaurant. They have a few Vietnamese dishes like banh mi sandwhiches and vermicelli; there are other entrees too. No kids menu, but they do have a burger and fries that's kid friendly. read more

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Beware of old food that doesn't taste very good! I ordered the spring rolls and they tasted rancid, the sauce was runny and disgusting. My partner ordered the seafood combo and the scallops were the size of a dime coin, fish tasted old and overall not good. I should've know when we walked in and were the only people here. Definitely something happened with the ownership.... Sorry Quinn's we won't be returning. read more

This place is super cute! There is even a band that sings sea shanties! I'd been wanting to try it for years. On Friday evening, July 12th my friend and I visited. It was clean and didn't have that stale beer odor most bars have. We went upstairs and out to the deck for our meal. We had a ton of fun. We had a beautiful view! Service was lovely for the first 2/3rd of our experience. Then our waitress seemed to be deliberately ignoring us. One of us is in IT. One of us manages corporate events. I won't say which is which . You never know what patron could want to buy out your restaurant for a night but I digress. We were both wearing nice dresses. Do order: Calamari -- get two orders and enjoy the exquisite salt & pepper blend fresh spring rolls Roy Rogers Thai Iced Tea/Vietnamese coffee Do NOT order: Black forest cake House white wine French fries -- never appeared Oysters The oysters were "creamy?" The texture was wrong. We ordered 6. I ate one successfully and my friend ate one. She attempted a second but no dice. We had to send them back. Ultimately, we've spent the weekend dealing with the oysters. We saw someone else eat oysters. Maybe she was fine. Maybe we got 'vintage' oysters. This is not fun. As you can see, I'm generous with the rating despite the oysters. I really enjoyed our time which is why I posted photos while we were still there. read more

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So we are back. This place changed hands a couple of years ago and went more Vietnamese cuisine while still keeping some of the best of Quinn's menu selections from before. Still has most of not all the memorabilia on the walls and ceiling. The deck is still happening as is the upstairs bar. We had the mussels and clams. Slightly different presentation but still great. Also had popcorn shrimp which with the accompanied rabbit food was excellent. Still a 5 in my book. read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - My starter plate of popcorn shrimp and veggies - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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Yeah so my experience here was pretty bad! This place is a big rip off. Food quality doesn't match with their expensive prices. The area is pretty abandoned. Nice restaurant..horrible food ...horrible prices. My husband and I spent over $100 on nothing. On a better note our waiter was friendly and nice. read more

Sorry gave it a shot but will not return Got fish n chips batter was fine but fish was not to my liking not firm Hubby ordered pork belly they brought beef out and chicken wings which as I'm writing review still have not arrived. I don't see place lasting read more

Quinn's Lighthouse - Fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Wow. Just wow. Quinn's used to be a great place to grab a drink and have some good seafood. Under new ownership, it has fallen far from the mark. From the confused menu to the apathetic service to the worst appetizers and entrees I have had in a very long time. Everything tasted off and gamey, like it was expired. The audacity to charge $17 for 3 deviled eggs as an appetizer is beyond me. Nothing had seasoning, everything was wrong, disgusting and overpriced. If this place isn't in Gordon Ramsey's Secret Service I'll be damn surprised. Just gross. We barely touched our nearly $200 meal. We ended up grabbing food on the way home. PS: I had aggressive GI issues throughout the night. If I could go lower than a one star I would. read more

I should have paid attention to the reviews. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants and I was SO sad when it closed. We tried again today, despite the crappy new reviews. We got filet mignon pho, seafood pasta, spaghetti, a banh mi, & some appetizers. The two seafood apps were a little extra fishy tasting, but we were excited about the rest. The banh mi and pho meat were gamy as hell. The seafood pasta was also extra fishy and otherwise flavorless. The entire ordeal cost almost $200 and we're all still hungry and mad because we barely ate anything. It's really sad that they destroyed an Oakland institution like this. The whole experience was aggressively bad. read more