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    4.4 (340 reviews)
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    dinner dish was a bit too much like just fluffy pasty crust with stuff on top. But it was ok
    Kevin F.

    good selection of really nice dishes. Loved the shoestring potatoes and selection of wine. good service, great parking, nice ambience and the music was not at all intrusive. The dinner table was not too small for us. what I did not like was almost everything came out at the same time, entree + hors d'oevres.

    Shruti J.

    All good things. The service was pretty fast. Pretty chill outdoor patio. Great selection of drinks and food. We went for their aperols and they were bomb!! We ended up ordering 3 rounds of it but that's not a problem cause the place is located near waterbody where you can sober up and enjoy the view. Wish i had ordered the food. It looked really good. Will try next time

    Clam chowder
    Dana S.

    Still amazing 5/5 experience and food every time. Steak frites - cooked to perfection Caesar Salad - honestly one of the best that I've had Branzino - fantastic

    Chocolate bar
    Cynthia P.

    Came by to celebrate my friend's birthday. This was my first time here but her second! We made a reservation online for Thursday evening. Good thing we did, since the place was already a bit packed. Service and all around vibes were great! We ended up ordering few drinks and dishes to share. Food was good. I really enjoyed the roasted veggies. Food portion was okay for its price. It was a bit on pricier side. We ordered the chocolate bar dessert. And they gave a complimentary dessert wine for the birthday girl. Overall, I had a good time here. I would def come back.

    Fresh Pasta
    Vivian L.

    Made reservations for a Friday night at 7:30pm and came in at 7:27pm, and they were wrapping up with a table, so we waited about 10 minutes. The restaurant was busy and had indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside and the decorations were aesthetically pleasing with the fake plants and the green color furniture. My friend & I ordered: -House Made Focaccia (SO delicious! It was a bit oily but really good with the butter and garlic) -Butter Poached Steak (it was good, but I do recommend to eat it right away before it gets cold. Wish the piece was a bit bigger! The potato was really good) -Fresh Pasta (yummy) -Roasted Cauliflower (the cauliflower was fine but the romesco sauce was delicious and made it taste more flavorful) -Dashe: both red & white wine. I got the white wine and it was refreshing and nice. Service was good. Overall, food was tasty and it is a nice date spot. There is a large parking lot outside.

    Angel P.

    Not much to say. Seated at the bar and got to chat with the bartenders. Overall, a good experience for a quick catch up session with friends. Loved the dim but still casual vibe.

    Mushroom Wellington
    Andrea Z.

    Visited on a Wednesday night around 6pm, walked in with no reservation and was able to grab a seat at the bar without a wait. Drink: Freezer martini - good, was a prebatched cocktail but tasted balanced and clean, served nice and cold with olives Food: Mushroom Wellington - good, crisp flakey pastry with a variety of mushrooms inside. Served with a variety of vegetables and garnished with pork belly, portion size is a bit small Served was fine, staff seemed pretty knowledgeable about the menu and drinks and food arrived fairly quickly. Water was refilled throughout the meal. Overall enjoyed saltbreaker, a nice upscale dinner spot in Alameda. Menu had a nice variety, worth a try if you're in the area.

    Cast Iron Chicken
    R Y.

    We don't get out much, so I'm always "the last to know" about the Saltbreaker bandwagon, but when I finally jumped on, it was SOOOO worth it...!!! My oldest daugher has been there serveral times and finally got us to join her here to celebrate my wife/their Mom's birthday a few weeks ago and it was GREAT....wonderful food, exceptional service, all in a very warm and comfortable environment..!!! Order up the filet, the chicken, the duck, and the mushroom wellington, as well as the Brussel sprouts/everyone FAV and a couple of their delicious NO BOOZE Cocktails...every bite and each drop, all so very yummy.....so GOOD in fact, we're going back tonight with a larger group and can't wait to report back with MORE raves, I'm sure...!!! UPDATING after our family dinner last night: Believe it or not, lightening DOES strike twice....Saltbreaker came thru and hosted my family of 12 for a traditional "opening" the Lunar New Year dinner, but enjoying a "non-traditional" menu that was again, just like my previous visit, thoroughly enjoyed...from starters, to entrees, drinks and dessert. Only two new pics to share....my DELICIOUS special of the day, Lamb Shanks and, the "star" of the evening, the special "Prosperity Orange" dessert....a visual masterpiece that tasted as good as it looks...topped off by a visit to our table by the dessert chef who created it...it was so impressive and make our dining experience that much more special....a GREAT start to the Year of the Horse...thank you so much to Saltbreaker, and especially to Cameron, our waiter...until the next time...."Gung Hay Fat Choy" to all...!!!

    March 2025 restaurant week menu
    Andrea M.

    Saltbreaker has become one of our favorite dinner places in Alameda. We came in during Alameda restaurant week recently, and enjoyed the food so much that we've returned several times since. The menu is pescatarian-friendly, which is a huge plus for me. We order the smoked trout rillette every time. Their fresh pasta is also delicious. I definitely want to try the whole branzino one of these days. The service is attentive and refined. The ambiance is classy and upscale but unpretentious. Highly recommend getting a resie, it does get busy. Happy to have this place on the island.

    Dragon Wings
    Nellie C.

    Highly recommend getting a reservation! We didn't have one but were able to get seated at the communal table. The food was delicious and we didn't have to wait too long. I don't mind communal tables but there was maybe just one too many chairs there. I was asked to move down by one of the servers because another customer had the table leg between his legs but I couldn't move more than an inch because there was another party on our other end. Our group was seated in the middle of the table so on one side we had to maneuver between guests and the wall to get to our seats which was pretty cramped. Just something to keep in mind about the communal table. It could get you a seat but it's not the most convenient.

    Cheese burger with fries and chicken wings in the back.
    Tiffany C.

    Came here for a late lunch with a friend. Ordered a burger with fries and chicken wings to share along with drinks. Attentive service and good food. I usually do not eat burgers but their burgers are juicy and good. Always a plus when I have thin French fries that are crispy and moist inside. Their chicken wings are also very delicious. Crispy and juicy. It came with a few dipping sauce to go with it. Overall, food is good and will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

    Burger with side salad
    Aimee G.

    The best food in Alameda! My fiancé and I are regulars at Saltbreaker, usually stopping in every other week and it's easily one of our favorite spots. Some of our go-to menu items are the focaccia, cheese soufflé, cast iron chicken, steak frites, and the cheesecake. We love sitting at the bar enjoying a drink made by the best bartender on the island, Mike. Wishing they would bring back our favorite drink, Mike's Negroni! We recently booked the annex to host our engagement party for about 30 guests, and the experience was fantastic. The service from Emily and Cam was amazing from start to finish, and we received so many compliments from our friends and family about the food and overall atmosphere. It was the perfect way to kick off the year and celebrate our engagement. Highly recommend Saltbreaker for both casual dining and special occasions.

    CJ H.

    This restaurant is located in a converted factory, and the vibe is really impressive. The service was excellent, and every dish had its own unique character. I ordered a steak and a pasta dish. The portions were on the smaller side, but the steak was tender and flavorful, while the pasta had a light, refreshing vegetable aroma that really set it apart from your typical pasta. The flavors were noticeably different in a good way. For dessert, the cheesecake was hands down the best I've had in the Bay Area. Expect to spend around $90 per person. Definitely recommended for those who appreciate refined, high-quality cuisine. 有工廠改建而成的餐廳,氣氛非常的不錯,服務也非常的棒,裡面不管哪一道菜都很有自己的特色,我點了一道牛排和義大利麵,份量偏少,但牛肉鮮嫩,義大利麵帶有一股蔬菜清香,跟普通的義大利麵味道真的差異很大。最後的甜點,起司蛋糕真的是我吃過灣區最佳!人均大概要$90左右,歡迎喜歡吃精緻料理的各位。

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    Ask the Community - Saltbreaker

    Corkage fee for wine?

    Yes, we have a $25 corkage fee. Thanks!

    Gift certificates for the Holidays?

    Yes, absolutely. We have e-gift cards and physical gift cards. For the e-gift cards, you can use this link - https://order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/saltbreaker… 

    Hi! What days and times is 'The Yard' open?

    Hi Kelsey - The Yard at Saltbreaker is open Fridays 3PM - 8PM Saturdays 11AM - 8PM… 

    Is the lunch menu the same as your dinner menu? Your site only shows your dinner menu

    Hi Lisa - unfortunately, we are not open for lunch. We open for happy hour at 3:30PM on Friday through Sunday and for dinner at 5PM on Wednesday through Sunday. Thanks!

    When making a reservation there is dining room or annex. What is the annex?

    Hi Rachel. Sorry for the confusion! Both areas are our regular table service. Dining room is our main room with the bar, and tends to be a little noisier / livelier. Annex is our room beside the dining room and is a bit quieter. Thanks!

    Any updates to the menu to show what's gluten free? It's nice to note on the menu what is gluten free or has a gluten free options vs make ppl ask

    Hi - we're actually in the process of updating our website and it should be done by the middle of next week... it'll have the new menu on there. However, there are a number of items that aren't gluten free but we can do substitutions for you.… 

    I live on the island and can't believe I didn't see this cool-looking spot open! Can't see anything specifically vegan on the menu though. Is it a case of having ingredients removed from dishes to make them sort of vegan?

    Hi Maeve - glad you found us! We'd love to have you in. While there aren't many vegan items on our… 

    Is there a happy hour menu?

    Hi - yes, we are open for happy hour on Thursdays through Sundays from 3:30PM - 5:00PM. There is a… 

    Happy hour menu says it starts at 3:30pm, yet the hours on Yelp show it doesn't open until 5pm? Which is right?

    Hi - we open at 5PM on Wednesdays, and 3:30PM on Thursdays through Sunday for Happy Hour.

    Are you dog friendly?

    Hi - thanks for asking! We love dogs and are happy to have them at our small outside patio, but there are only about 12 seats on our patio now. We're in the process of building a large outdoor dog-friendly patio, but in the meantime, please feel… 

    Is it Kid friendly?

    Extremely! They have kids chairs (we ended up not needing it), kids menus, & crayons provided. Must get their fries, so good!

    We are a group of 11 former colleagues who have dined once a month for over 30 years. And never the same place twice. We are tragically old and definitely not "hip" by any measurement. Will we be totally out of our element at Saltbreaker?

    Hi Robert - thanks for asking. While there have been some strange reviews about our "hipness", Saltbreaker is absolutely for everyone! We do indeed have a private room for groups as well (both for the hip and non-hip), and you can find info on… 

    Is there any outdoor seating?

    Hi- we don't yet have outdoor seating, but we're in the process of building it. Hopefully late summer!

    I saw something about a brunch menu? Is that an option yet? Or just dinner?

    Hi - thanks for asking! We don't yet serve brunch. We will at some point, but no set date for it yet...

    Hi! Are reservations required? If so, how do I make a reservation?

    Hi - we do strongly encourage reservations. We can usually take walk-ins, for seats at the bar, but please do try to make a reservation to ensure a seat. You can find our reservations on RESY. Thanks

    Do they have any gluten free options? No mention of any on their menu.

    Hi J.J - thanks for asking. We do indeed have plenty of gluten free options & substitutions, please just ask the server. Hope to see you!

    Will Saltbreaker be opening for lunch?

    Hi Susan - thanks for your inquiry! We will eventually open for lunch - most likely starting with Friday through Sunday. However, we don't yet have a date for this. We'll wait until the street construction is done, and we have our sea legs under… 

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    Went to The Yard before a musical event and it was a perfect temperature to be outside. The seating…read moreis open and all you have to do is order with the staff and get a number. We ordered smash burgers and they had a beyond meat option. Both were delicious. Also the Cauliflower Buffalo Dip was surprising in that it tasted so much like buffalo dip and had a great texture. Definitely check it out!

    Service and Staff: - Order at the register or via the QR…read morecode on your table - Staff will bring food to your table - We ordered oysters, which never came. When we let the staff know about this, we waited because they needed to double-check that the order did not come out after all. This was confirmed (still weird because what if the staff didn't remember or said that it did go out?) - Staff seemed confused by table numbers as we had three different dishes brought to our table that weren't ours Food and Drinks: - Shrimp roll: filling and tasty - Smash burger: definitely filling - not super exciting though (mainly just tasted the cheese). The fries were very good though - Lemonade: nice and tart - Caesar Salad: good (light meal) Miscellaneous: - Good for small and medium-sized groups - Outdoor seating only (some coverage by umbrellas) - Parking available via shared parking lot with other businesses - Good for families and kids - Casual and average level of sound

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    A Tiki Bar in Alameda?! Sign me up! I just moved to the area and have been missing the tiki bars…read moreback home. Super happy I found this incredible little spot not very far from my new spot! Made a reservation for a Saturday and was able to grab a seat at the bar. This was definitely a necessity. I'll always keep this in mind when planning a visit here. Upon arrival, we were met to cute tiki interior, dollars overhead (my version of heaven), and an incredible staff! It was such a warm and welcoming environment. The staff was mega nice and helped us answer all of our burning questions. The drinks were perfect! I honestly can't remember everything I had, but the menu was expansive and all the drinks were tasty. We got a bit hungry and ordered some empanadas. I loved these! A nice change from other food at tiki bars ive experienced. Awesome visit to Forbidden Island! Im looking forward to visiting again!

    Visited this place on a Sunday evening with a reservation for a party of six. The place is so cute…read moreinside, with inviting tropical-inspired bar seating and cozy booths. They also have a large outdoor seating area. As soon as you step inside, you feel like you've been transported to a tropical island--it definitely gives you that vacation vibe! The drinks weren't exactly cheap, but everything we tried was delicious and pretty strong, so we definitely enjoyed them! The service was also friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, such a fun and vibrant spot to hang out and enjoy some tropical drinks!

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    The USS Hornet has it's separate Yelp review already. However, I write this review specifically for…read morethe Halloween Monster Bash they hold every single year. This was my first time attending. There were plenty of parties around the Bay Area, but this was the only one that catered to those UNDER 21. This was perfect as I wanted to be able to have fun with other family friends who were not over 21. I looked EVERYWHERE, for prior reviews to give us an idea of what to expect, but was unsuccessful. So hopefully this review will help potential attendees in the future. The general admission tickets for adults 18+ is $20 presale, and $25 at the door. For kids/teens up to 17 is only $10 presale AND at the door. Keep in mind this is pricing for 2010. It might change next year. Parking is FREE, and there is plenty, so do not worry about anything with that. The $25 price tag was exactly WHY I wanted to read reviews, because there is no refunds (like most). We said what the heck and went for it. As mentioned parking was easy and free. The USS Hornet if you don't already know is a huge naval ship that served in 3 wars. The venue is ON THE SHIP! How can you beat that! The ship is docked and stationary so do not worry about getting seasick. You do not feel any swaying at all. You have to walk a good amount of steps to get to the floor where the venue is held at. This is a HUGE ship, so there is an assigned section. For disabled and handicaps, I did not see it, but there were a few there, so they should have special accommodations. Once we get to the designated area, the place is HUGE and ROOMY. It's a long wide corridor. There are some classic aviation vehicles that guests can admire. There was a good amount of people, but you never feel overcrowded because this space can house many comfortably. I need to commend the entire staff aboard the USS Hornet, the older staff members, perhaps veterans, were absolutely nice. They always greet you with a smile. How is the crowd? Although it is for all ages, the younger audience is the minority. There are a good handful of kids, but this is clearly an adult event. They have a section for kids that included skeeball, whack'a'mole, tv with a movie playing, air hockey table, face painting, and other activities. Everyone dresses up! From mild to wild. You will see a variety of different costumes. The crowd is diverse, old to young. There are a few who don't dress up, but they were definitely the minorities. There is haunted "house" type of attraction included with your entrance. This was probably the most disappointing. You walk through a lower corridor medical hanger, decorated as a haunted version. But there were little to no scares. The scares consisted of yelling at you surprisingly to try and catch you by surprise. It was a waste of space, because once you see what they can work with, they definitely could make an outstanding haunted tour with genuine scares. Good effort though. The main event, is the music and dancing. From open to 12AM, you have a live band performing. This year it was the Crazy Monkeys. They were great, they played popular songs of old and new. They sounded really well and got the audience into it. After 12AM, you have a DJ in the mix. He played some good mash ups. It ends at 2AM! For those under 21, this really gives you a great place to get the clubbing experience. They have an outside area, but ONLY for smoking, which is ashame because for those who don't smoke who want to get some fresh air and take some night time views of the bay, have to suffer inhaling the smoke. There are plenty of tables setup behind the dance floor. Food is also sold here. It's about average price for this type of venue. There is also a bar so you can order your alcoholic beverages. As of this year, purchasing drinks and food requires CASH ONLY. Maybe a big deal to others so plan ahead. In conclusion, I have to give this a perfect score. This is only one of it's kind event where those under 21 can enjoy a clubbing type of Halloween Party. i would definitely come back for next year.

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    Bar Shiru

    4.3(315 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Uptown
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    Have to update because I've been back since 2019 and this spot still is so classy! They also offer…read moremusic nights which is like a listening party for a specific record. You can find their schedule on their site. Very grown and sexy vibes. Cocktails are pricey but worth it. It's a great place to start date night or meet up for a first date. Staff is always prompt and friendly. Love that there are other places in walking distance too, if you're looking to bar hop or get something to eat. One of the nicer bars in the area, for sure!

    My sister and I were really excited to come here, but unfortunately, the experience was incredibly…read moredisappointing. We waited 15 minutes outside in the cold, where Taylor, the same hostess who later seated us, added us to the waitlist and then asked us to leave because there was "no standing room." After 30 more minutes, we finally received the text to come in. When we returned, Taylor didn't acknowledge us and told us to go to the back of the line. After showing her our text, she seated us. We noticed two open seats at the bar and asked if we could sit there. She said the bar was first come, first serve..yet moments later, she seated two walk-ins who had been behind us in line at those exact seats. The inconsistency and lack of hospitality made us feel completely disrespected. We were excited to finally get in, but ultimately decided to leave. Such a bummer!!

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    Bar Shiru - Negroni and mocktail

    Negroni and mocktail

    Bar Shiru - Mocktail

    Mocktail

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